Rajan Anandan, Anupam Mittal, Sanjay Mehta, Ratan Tata, Kunal Shah and Sachin Bansal. Many consider them to be the best angel investors in India, which is undeniably true. However, let’s not forget that everyone started out small, experimented, made mistakes, and continued the cycle until they were finally successful. It’s a common misconception that it […]
Month: October 2021
Editors add 455 new words to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary
Copyright 2021 NPR. To learn more, visit https://www.npr.org. NOEL KING, HOST: Do too many fluffernutters give you the body of a father? IN MARTINEZ, HTE: No. What did you hear? KING: (Laughs). MARTINEZ: Do your a-rama voting sessions still descend into whataboutism? KING: If these questions don’t make sense, don’t worry. You can look up […]
New words added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary
The lexicographers working for Merriam-Webster are not word snobs. They understand better than anyone that the language is constantly changing, and even the silliest slang deserves a place in the dictionary if used enough. After closely following the evolution of the lexicon, Merriam webster added 455 terms to the dictionary in October 2021. A lot […]
Excerpt from Ed Rosenthal’s ‘Cannabis Grower’s Handbook’: Why Grow Cannabis?
In the garden with Ed Rosenthal and his new book, “Cannabis Grower’s Handbook”. Ed Rosenthal’s latest book, the 738 pages Cannabis Grower’s Handbook (Quick American Publishing, 2021), crowns his long career as an activist and cultivation expert, earning him the title “Guru of Ganja”. In this excerpt, he answers the question “Why grow cannabis?” Why […]
From Ed Rosenthal’s ‘Cannabis Grower’s Handbook’: Why Grow Cannabis?
In the garden with Ed Rosenthal and his new book, “Cannabis Grower’s Handbook”. Ed Rosenthal’s latest book, 738 pages Cannabis Grower’s Manual (Quick American Publishing, 2021), crowns his long career as an activist and cultivation expert, earning him the title of “Guru of Ganja”. In this excerpt, he answers the question “Why grow cannabis?” ” […]
World Travel Guide Choice: Recommended Travel Destinations for 2022, Shikoku Selected as One of Top 10 Regions!
Lonely Planet ranked Shikoku in Japan sixth in the regional category of its “Best in Travel 2022” list. TOKYO, JAPAN, October 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Lonely Planet, the world’s most popular travel guide, ranked Japan Shikoku sixth in the regional category on its “Best in Travel 2022” list of recommended travel destinations for 2022. Watch […]
World Travel Guide Choice: Recommended Travel Destinations for 2022, Shikoku Selected as One of Top 10 Regions! | Taiwan News
~ Shikoku ranked 6th in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 Regional Edition〜 TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – October 28, 2021 – Lonely Planet, the world’s most popular travel guide, ranked Japan Shikoku sixth in the regional category on its “Best in Travel 2022” list of recommended travel destinations for 2022 Watch here: https: […]
Goodbye Old Employee Handbook: Denise Keyser explains how employers are trying to avoid litigation in the new regulatory climate
Denise Keyser was recently appointed Practice Leader for the Labor and Employment Group at Ballard Spahr, which consists of 32 lawyers in 10 offices. She has over 30 years of experience representing employers in a variety of industries, from healthcare and education to chemical manufacturing, food production and distribution, and public safety. . During the […]
Michelle Kehoe’s Guide to Children with Autism Receives 5-Star Rating on Amazon
Comprehensive manual designed to guide parents and teachers of children with autism “Recognizing and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders in Toddlers” by Michelle Kehoe currently ranks among the best guides for people with special children. As a specialist educator who works with young children, Michelle has a broad understanding of SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) and ASD […]
Kenyan dictionary; a hilarious look at our tongue
When someone calls you “Kiongozi” it is a sign of respect and deference to your leadership. He is the first cousin of ‘Boss’ and the illegitimate brother of ‘Mkubwa’. Don’t be surprised if they ask you to run for office. But when a Kenyan calls you ‘Kiongozi’, that’s not the compliment you mean. The subtext […]
BAHS named Jostens 2021 National Yearbook | News, Sports, Jobs
BELLEFONTE – Jostens, the leading producer of directories and student-created content, announced that the Bellefonte Area High School Directories Program has been awarded the 2021 Jostens Yearbook National Excellence Program Award at the Gold level The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes attractive yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body while helping […]
2021 – 2022 Senior Directory Deadlines
2021 – 2022 Senior Directory Deadlines Main deadlines for seniors Senior quote: No later than November 24e Link to submit: https://forms.office.com/r/gbKHVX3jwq This step can only be done by a senior using their SPS @seattleschools email to log in No profanity and you must provide a name if you are directly citing someone or something. Keep […]
Oxford English Dictionary surfs the K-wave with great Korean update
If you are looking for a way to describe your new love for K drama after watching Squid game, you could say you ride korean wave. The South Korean survival drama has exposed millions of people to Korean culture and is considered the greatest original series ever released by Netflix. It’s # 1 in over […]
Directory Lawsuits: How Advertising Rights Class Actions Gained a Second Life Against Ancestry.com
Brett Kavanaugh and Gloria Navarro have breathed new life into a class action campaign against Ancestry.com for the use of childhood names and photographs in digital marketing. Judge Kavanaugh drafted a 5-4 decision last summer that clarified standing in class actions, and Judge Navarro, of the U.S. District Court in Nevada, cited it last month […]
Ifeoma Ozoma released a handbook to help tech whistleblowers
Former Google, Facebook and Pinterest employee Ifeoma Ozoma launched a free resource guide and new California law the same week. Ifeoma Ozoma Whistleblowers are getting louder in Silicon Valley. Most notable is former Facebook employee Frances Haugen, who testified before Congress this week after revealing documents showing the company was aware of damage to its […]
Oxford English Dictionary adds 26 new Korean words
Oxford University Press reported that the September dictionary update included 26 words related to Korean culture. SEOUL, Oct 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Some 20 new words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) published by Oxford University Press in Great Britain, reflecting the spread of Korean culture across the world. Oxford University Press […]
Oxford English Dictionary Gets ‘Update K’ and Adds 20 New Words
The Oxford English Dictionary has become the latest piece of Western culture to be affected by the “Korean wave”. The definitive English language document announced that in response to the growing popularity of some South Korean cultural exports, more than 20 new words of Korean origin have been added to its pages. “K-pop, K-drama, K-beauty, […]
The Berkeley High Pandemic Yearbook is a time capsule of a historic year
Sarah Darzacq, 16, browses Berkeley High’s 2020-21 yearbook, stopping at her favorite broadcast showcasing student art. Credit: Ally Markovich After school, four teenagers sat behind a table littered with stacks of green directories. “The Berkeley High Handbook” is engraved on each cover with silver lettering, a reference to the chosen theme – documenting how students […]
Massachusetts State Library: News Murthy’s Cattage: A Biographical Dictionary Of Cats In Literature
01/10/2021 Spotlight on the October collection! Murthy’s Cattage: A Biographical Dictionary of Cats in Literature Murthy’s Cattage: A Biographical Dictionary of Cats in Literature Howard M. Chapin (Providence, RI, 1911) This month our Spotlight Collection features one of October’s unofficial mascots: cats! Murthy’s Cattage: A Biographical Dictionary of Cats in Literature was compiled by Howard […]