Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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"I would make them all learn English; and then I would let the clever ones learn Latin as an honour, and Greek as a treat" --Sir Winston Churchill
The sorting hat says that I belong in Gryffindor!
Said Gryffindor, "We'll teach all those with brave deeds to their name."
Students of Gryffindor are typically brave, daring, and chivalrous.
Take the most scientific Harry Potter
Quiz ever created.
get-go discuss | |
Definition: | (noun) The time at which something is supposed to begin. |
Synonyms: | commencement, offset, outset, showtime, start, beginning, kickoff, first |
Usage: | She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her. |
![]() ![]() The Nepalese Royal MassacreOn June 1, 2001, Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal opened fire on family members attending a royal party, killing his father, King Birendra, and 9 others before shooting himself. Dipendra remained in a coma for 3 days before succumbing to his wounds and was proclaimed king during that time. Because constitutional law and tradition prevented officials from accusing Dipendra of mass murder while he was alive, they initially claimed the shooting had been accidental. What was Dipendra's alleged motive? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() The World Health Organization Is Established (1948)World Health Day is observed every year on April 7 to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), a UN agency whose main objective is to promote "the highest possible level of health" in all people. Coordinating international efforts to prevent, control, and treat illness, it has worked to successfully eradicate smallpox and has made notable strides in checking polio, leprosy, cholera, and malaria. What controversies have surrounded the WHO? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Eleanora Fagan, AKA Billie Holiday (1915)Despite a deeply troubled upbringing, Holiday became one of the most celebrated and influential singers in jazz history. She was also one of its most tragic figures. She debuted in the 1930s and, after performing with Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Artie Shaw, embarked on a successful solo career. However, she suffered many personal setbacks, complicated by the drug addiction that eventually destroyed her career and hastened her death. How did she choose her stage name? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Jane Austen (1775-1817) Discuss |
Very nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteI looked at your pics. below. My son is taking some form of karate and he loves it. He would like to be a police officer so he's learning all kinds of self defense. He needs to finish this year of college. Your husband looks like he really enjoys his Kung Fu.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
I love this... so.. are they the sweet aroma in your life?? Oh, no.. ok... the fact that they are so diligently getting work done its the sweet smell of success!!!
ReplyDeleteDo I win?? *Ü*
I’m guessing you started school then?? Next week for us…. Today.. we party.. cause the public school kids have their first day today….
*Ü* Im such a rebel... not...
I miss you too!
Yay, math! :) Your children are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures...!! Very nice blog. I stopped awhile and visited. You have a great family. I think I love the worm migration the best....that was so cute.... :-)
ReplyDeleteLove all the pics today, especially the look of concentration!
ReplyDeleteLoving the photos today! The flower pictures were beautiful but the one so of the kids were awesome. Nothing like seeing them actually doing their work!
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you for visiting!
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing your day through pictures. :) I'll be back to visit for sure.
OOOOOO...I could smell the flowers from here!!! Your kiddos are such a nice looking bunch!
ReplyDeletePS...who are you voting for? tee hee!