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Tuesday, December 08, 2009 1:59:42 PM |
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MichalG wrote:That is so sad. He finally has his one great idea (ok, well two), and doesn't even reap the rewards.
Agreed. Whitney unfortunately joins the ranks of so many others whose genius was only fully appreciated after their time.
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joneseliza09 wrote:It was announced the greatest movie of all time at the Brussels, Belguim, World's Fair in 1958.
I'm slightly amazed that I've never even heard of this film. I am definitely intrigued by it though.
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I like Scrabble and good, old-fashioned Checkers.
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Based on the article, the accuracy of the Breathalyzer seems to be somewhat suspect. I'm a little surprised by the weight given to the device's readings in court.
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Whenever I hear this word, I always associate the mental image of an injured bird whose wings do not work.
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Joseph Glantz wrote:Hmmm! I always used it as "smart" as in the player made a "heady" play?
You aren't entirely off-base, Joseph. The fourth definition listed for the word is as follows:
"Showing intelligence and good judgment; prudent: heady tactics."
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I find nothing more horrifying than the thought of being buried alive.
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Desiree wrote: Is this word "gratuitous" frequently used with the meaning " free from payment "in the USA ? or prevail the meaning "needless " "done from self-gratification" I´m puzzled. Winnie says "this is a gratuitous post " Does it mean free ? or Does it mean unnecessary ? 
Desiree, it is very common in the U.S. to use the word "gratuity" interchangeably with "tip," which often refers to additional or extra payment for services rendered.
I believe Winnie's statement simply means that the post is unnecessary or unwarranted.
If you click through to the full definition of "gratuitous," you will find a more more thorough explanation of the word.
I hope this helps!
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garliconion wrote:There should be more description involved in defining gratuitous. It means done for self-gratification, or for satisfying selfish lust. An example would be using violence or sex to disipate aggressive feelings. The aggressive feeling will likely return, so the person wants to repeat the gratuitous behavior. It can become an addiction to a behavior pattern.
I'm unfamiliar with the use of "gratuitous" to refer to "self-gratification, or for satisfying selfish lust." The only meaning of the word that I know has more to do with something being extra, unnecessary or unwarranted. Is there a specific context in which "gratuitous" is commonly used to refer to lust or self-gratification? Please elaborate, if possible.
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MichalG wrote:It is interesting to note that a young woman by the name of Claudette Colvin did the exact same thing as Ms. Parks nine months earlier, having boarded a bus at the same place Ms. Parks would later board. Though she was initially supported by civil rights groups, the 15-year-old soon became pregnant with the child of an older, married man. This, civil rights groups thought, might mar their image and supplant their message, so they elected not to organize a boycott in her defense. When Ms. Parks came along nearly a year later, she was deemed a perfect candidate...and the rest, they say, is history.
I had no idea about Claudette Colvin's story. I guess good PR is important when it comes to any kind of mass persuasive movement.
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