Fustian (FUS-chun) – from the French – is inflated or turgid language in writing or speaking. Example (as used by Georgette Heyer in The Grand Sophy): “‘Pooh,’ said Sophy. ‘Mind your horses, Charles, and don’t talk fustian to me.’”
By Christian Hill | Thu, Mar 31, 2011
One of the major ways for investors to make money over the next 20 years will be in the health care sector. The reason can be summed up in two words: baby boomers. At 75 million strong, they will be spending an unprecedented amount of money on health care as they age. As a result, you [...]
By Early To Rise | Thu, Mar 31, 2011
One of the major ways for investors to make money over the next 20 years will be in the health care sector. The reason can be summed up in two words: baby boomers.
By Early To Rise | Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Callipygian (kal-uh-PIJ-ee-un) – from the Greek name for a statue of Aphrodite – refers to having beautifully shaped buttocks. Example (as used by Alexandra Jacobs in a New Yorker article about Spanx shapewear): “Gwyneth Paltrow is an outspoken fan, and the famously callipygian television personality Kim Kardashian makes frequent requests for free Spanx.”
By Robert Ringer | Wed, Mar 30, 2011
I have often said that a football game is a microcosm of life. There’s an ebb and flow to every game, with each team experiencing its share of adversity. These adversities include such things as fumbles, interceptions, bad calls by the officials, injuries, and “shanked” punts. In the National Football League, the teams are so evenly [...]
By Early To Rise | Wed, Mar 30, 2011
I have often said that a football game is a microcosm of life. There's an ebb and flow to every game, with each team experiencing its share of adversity.
By Harvey Mackay | Tue, Mar 29, 2011
The game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a suspenseful half-hour that offers contestants the opportunity to dramatically improve their financial picture.
By Early To Rise | Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Winsome (WIN-sum) – from the Old English “wynn” (joy) – means sweetly or innocently charming. Example (as used by Robert Burns in the poem “My Wife’s a Winsome Wee Thing”): “She is a winsome wee thing, / She is a handsome wee thing, / She is a bonny wee thing, / This sweet wee wife o’ [...]
By Early To Rise | Tue, Mar 29, 2011
The game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a suspenseful half-hour that offers contestants the opportunity to dramatically improve their financial picture.
By Early To Rise | Mon, Mar 28, 2011
Have you ever been involved in a "sticky" business? "Sticky" businesses trap you with endless tentacles, paperwork, overhead costs, and lots of government red tape.
By Early To Rise | Thu, Mar 31, 2011
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