Cancer = Uncontrolled Killer Cells

March 29, 2009

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

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health. 

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Cancer” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-cancer

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Diabetes = A Glucose Metabolism Disorder

March 22, 2009

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

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health. 

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Diabetes” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-diabetes

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Tobacco = Nicotine, An Extremely Addictive Drug

March 15, 2009

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

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health. 

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Tobacco” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-tobacco

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Arthritis = Inflamed, Stiff, & Painful

March 8, 2009

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

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health. 

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Arthritis” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-arthritis

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Holistic = Addressing All Parts Of The Individual

March 1, 2009

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

The focus for 2009 will be on terms related to health. 

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Holistic” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-holistic

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527 Group = A Election Campaign Tax-exempt Loophole

March 30, 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 “527 Group” to see the results of my research. Jim C Quiz – 527 Group.pdf

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Political Action Committee = Controlled Voluntary Contributions

March 23, 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 “Political Action Committee” to see the results of my research. Jim C Quiz – Political Action Committee.pdf

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Soft Money = Unregulated Contributions

March 16, 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 “Soft Money” to see the results of my research. Jim C Quiz – Soft Money.pdf

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Lobbyist = Influence Peddler

March 9, 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 “Lobbyist” to see the results of my research. Jim C Quiz - Lobbyist.pdf

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Special Interests = Infuential Advocates

March 2, 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 “Special Interests” to see the results of my research. Jim C Quiz – Special Interests.pdf

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