Do we have to work 8 hours per day?
The pun, also called paronomasia, is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use and abuse of homophonic, homographic, metonymic, or metaphorical language. A pun differs from a… Read More
How much does it take to burn off your favorite foods? Now of course there are many different factors that should be taken into account for each individual (height, weight, age, intensity), and it’s extremely hard to accurately calculate the exact amount needed to burn a specific amount of calories, but these numbers should average… Read More
Though English remains, for the moment, the primary language of international commerce and pop culture, there’s another language that’s shooting to the top of the popularity charts – and no, it’s not Mandarin. Spanish is currently one of the most popular languages for students and professionals alike – and it’s only becoming more useful, especially… Read More
Dumbass / Dumb-ass / Dumb Ass (n.) someone who is unbelieveably stupid or does stupid things 1. WILL THE REAL DUMMY PLEASE STAND UP? AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. 2. WITH… Read More
DEFINITION noun, often not capitalized a standard typewriter or computer keyboard — called also QWERTY keyboard EXAMPLES My new cell phone has a mini QWERTY keyboard that slides out for easy use. “Touch-screen keyboards enable rapid reconfiguration, even between a QWERTY and alphabetical arrangement.” — From the 2010 book Handbook of Human Factors in Medical… Read More
10. Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 9. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for car dates. Won’t that be fun? 8. I noticed that all your friends have a certain hostile attitude. I like that. 7. Here’s a credit card… Read More