Vitamin = Essential Organic Components

November 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 “Vitamin” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-vitamin

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Sleep = A Restful State Of Unconsciousness

November 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 “Sleep” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-sleep

As always, I would appreciate your feedback.

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Recession = Two Consecutive Quarters of Economic Downturn

November 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 “Recession” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-recession

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Published in: on November 23, 2008 at 5:18 am Leave a Comment

Common Good = 18th Century Construct For Community

November 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 “Common Good” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-common-good

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Published in: on November 16, 2008 at 2:56 am Leave a Comment

Sea Change = A Profound Transformation

November 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 “Sea Change” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-sea-change

As always, I would appreciate your feedback.

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Published in: on November 9, 2008 at 6:29 am Leave a Comment

Diabetes = A Treatable Disease

November 25, 2007

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

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Diabetes” to see the results of my research. As always, I would appreciate your feedback on the attached pdf.

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Jim C Quiz - Diabetes.pdf 

Published in: on November 25, 2007 at 10:49 am Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Day = Family Reunion

November 18, 2007

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

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Thanksgiving Day” to see the results of my research. As always, I would appreciate your feedback on the attached pdf.

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Jim C Quiz – Thanksgiving Day 2007.pdf

Published in: on November 19, 2007 at 3:42 am Leave a Comment

Meteor Shower = A Natural Delight

November 11, 2007

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

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Meteor Shower” to see the results of my research. As always, I would appreciate your feedback on the attached pdf.

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Jim C Quiz – Meteor Shower2.pdf 

Published in: on November 11, 2007 at 3:41 am Leave a Comment

Veterans Day = Recognition of Military Service

November 4, 2007

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

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Veterans Day” to see the results of my research. As always, I would appreciate your feedback on the attached pdf.

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Jim C Quiz – Veterans Day.pdf 

Published in: on November 4, 2007 at 6:16 pm Leave a Comment