by Dictionary Scoop Each sport has its slang, shared by both players and fans as an inside language meant for those in the know. These words and expressions come from all over the place, with origins as varied as the messages they convey. While some are secret words only used within the realm …
MLB To Replace Vandalized Robinson Statue
by Kevin Burton From something heinous, comes something great in Wichita. And who knows how far it will go? The Statue of Jackie Robinson which was stolen Jan. 25 from McAdams Park in Wichita was found broken beyond repair and burning in a trash can at nearby Garvey Park Tuesday. But yesterday …
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Yum, Yum, It’s Eat Brussel Sprouts Day!
by Kevin Burton Looking for a source of quick energy and nutrition? You picked a great day for it. Step right up. It’s Eat Brussels Sprouts day! The day is celebrated Jan. 31 each year, according to nationaltoday.com. “Brussels sprouts belong to the Gemmifera group of cabbages, which are grown for their …
Billy Joel To Release New Song Thursday
by Kevin Burton Is it just that easy, like flipping a switch? Guess we’ll find out Thursday, when Columbia Records drops the first new Billy Joel single in 17 years, a song called “Turn The Lights Back On.” “In a press release from his label, Columbia Records, the song is said to …
Speak Up Christian, Wherever You Are
by Kevin Burton If you know the way, show the way. This admonition for Christians to share the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, has been said many times and in many ways. It’s amazing and scandalous that we – I include myself in this – don’t speak up …
High-Tech Glove Combats Parkinson’s
From todayonline.com LAS VEGAS —Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled. At bay for the moment were tremors caused by Parkinson's disease affecting her muscle control. She could do things others take for granted, such as write crisply with a pen or hold a cup of coffee without spilling. …
Quibbles And Bits Feline Edition: Bilingual Cat
by Kevin Burton Sometimes the people news is too depressing to deal with. Sometimes as a remedy, I turn to the world of my cats. You will notice that people tend to creep into the cat news. This may be unfortunate but may be inevitable. So here on Page 7, all the …
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Common Words With Uncommon Histories
by Dictionary Scoop Most words we use in everyday life have interesting stories to tell. Behind the facade of triviality, the history of whole languages (and the people who spoke those languages) unfolds like a rich tapestry of meaning and social threads. English is a language with a long history, and over the …
Steely Dan To Songwriters’ Hall of Fame
by Kevin Burton Steely Dan and four others will be inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame this year, according to multiple reports. R.E.M. and three non-performing songwriters, Hillary Lindsey, Timothy Moseley (Timberland) and Dean Pritchard will also be inducted. I don’t know if the Songwriters’ hall has toxic politics the way …
AI And Biblical Warnings Of Strong Delusion
by Kevin Burton The Biblical warning of “strong delusion” coming on mankind is playing out now. The vehicle: artificial intelligence. Read your Bible. Pay attention. First here’s the warning, in context, from II Thessalonians 2:1-12 in the New King James Version: “Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our …
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