Maverick = A Political Paradigm Shifter

October 26, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Maverick” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-maverick

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Medicare = The Third Rail of Politics

October 19, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Medicare” to see the results of my research.

As always, I would appreciate your feedback. jim-c-quiz-medicare1

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Dow Jones = Granddaddy Of U.S. Market Indexes

October 12, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Dow Jones Industrial Average” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-dow-jones

As always, I would appreciate your feedback.

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Red & Blue States = Political Polarization

October 5, 2008

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW A WORD, IDIOM OR PHRASE ORIGINATED IN THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE?

All of the terms examined in 2008 will be in the realm of politics.

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Red & Blue States” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-red-and-blue-states

As always, I would appreciate your feedback.

1) Did you find the posting informative?

2) How would you improve this posting?

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Published in: on October 5, 2008 at 10:49 am Leave a Comment