Insomnia = Inability To Sleep

April 19, 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 “Insomnia” to see the results of my research. jim-c-health-insomnia

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Hybrid Bankruptcy = 2009 Auto Industry Solution

December 29, 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 “Hybrid Bankruptcy” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-hybrid-bankruptcy

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Ownership Society = A House of Cards

December 22, 2008

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

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Pay To Play = Entry Fee For Political Favors

December 15, 2008

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

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Pay To Play” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-pay-to-play

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Executive Orders = Unilateral Power

December 7, 2008

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

Please read the attached pdf posting on the origin of “Executive Orders” to see the results of my research. jim-c-quiz-executive-orders1

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Deflation = Cash Is King When There Is No Credit

November 30, 2008

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

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Recession = Two Consecutive Quarters of Economic Downturn

November 23, 2008

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

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Common Good = 18th Century Construct For Community

November 16, 2008

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Sea Change = A Profound Transformation

November 9, 2008

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

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Gallup Poll = National Public Opinion Survey

November 2, 2008

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

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