Category Archives: Vocabularies

Lifestraw

Posted on August 20, 2011 by timlyg

Invented by Torben Vestergaard Frandsen, 99.99% water filtration unit. Very portable. Direct drinking through straw in not so clean water.

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Journal Transfer - from a while back...on my paper notes

Posted on August 10, 2011 by timlyg

General: Problems in Sunday School teaching are not about learning curve, but more of facing disbeliefs from students...and sometimes teachers. Though today's men praise how evolved they are to be rid of eunuchs,  but I'd say one can find many … Continue reading →

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No Fingerprints

Posted on August 5, 2011 by timlyg

A condition known as adermatoglyphia.

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nepotism

Posted on April 19, 2011 by timlyg

Following a news on ticket fixing by NYPD, I learned this: Nepotism: Abusing power in favoritism for relatives and close friends. I'd say nepotism is used more than just the police force. I personally know of a Becky Sergeant who … Continue reading →

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Scordatura

Posted on April 18, 2011 by timlyg

Scordatura - cross tuning for string instruments. So that certain notes sequence can be possible.

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Saturnalia

Posted on April 13, 2011 by timlyg

Ancient Roman Ceremony (festival for Saturn, father of Jupiter) which some said to have contributed to the gift exchange idea of Christmas. Source: Wikipedia under Gift Giving

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Vocab: Another way to define Lust

Posted on April 1, 2011 by timlyg

Lust: Inordinate desires

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Loafer

Posted on March 3, 2011 by timlyg

Slip-on shoes. My favorite, very convenient, cheap, suitable for any business. $20 is the cheapest deal I could find.  

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Candor

Posted on February 18, 2011 by timlyg

Candor: Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty Wordweb

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Antikythera mechanism

Posted on January 28, 2011 by timlyg

Oldest Computer (Approx. 100 BC). Considered as Analog Computer. Calculates position of heavens accurately based on geocentric system.

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