Word Nerd: OED is for lovers — language lovers
The online edition of the Oxford English Dictionary affords word lovers a myriad of ways to explore the English language.
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Flavour Guy: Venture into the woods for barbecue and brownies
Comparing the Magee Bostonian with the Cuisinart Gourmet Outdoor Oven gives Flavourguy an opportunity to look at the world of serious outdoor cooking.
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Generations Foundation: September’s Bagel-o-Thon makes camp possible
Children have been anticipating their return to school since mid-August, with its promises of new social experiences and curriculum challenges in the classroom, guided by a new teacher.
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Sun Youth: Nothing says summer like bikes and camp
Sun Youth is gearing up for another fun-filled summer.
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Flavour Guy: Lazy days, radio baseball and burgers
To paraphrase the Lovin’ Spoonful: hot days, summer in the city, feet up, bum down, who needs to get around town…
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Financial Fitness: Three ways to use life insurance for charitable giving
Using life insurance for charitable giving can be an effective strategy to help you support registered charities of your choice.
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Let’s Talk About It: What of the orphaned elderly?
Who looks out for seniors who have no family or friends to look out for them? A recent story that went viral caught my attention.
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Word Nerd: English is flooded with words from away
Alas, because language is in a constant state of flux, a lexicographer’s work is never done. The first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), replete with 414,825 words, was completed in 1928 and ceremonial presentations were made to President Calvin Coolidge and His Majesty King George V. Supplements ensued […]
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Legal Ease: Legal status would safeguard family caregivers
There are those among us with chronic illnesses, special health needs, reduced functionality, dependence and lack of autonomy.
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Let’s Talk About It: Watch out for your loved ones
After a recent hospital stay, my mother, who lives alone, was sent to a government-subsidized residence to convalesce. It sounded like a good plan. But sharing a room?
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