Once again,   The Washington Post has published the winning submissions to its yearly ‘neologisms’, in which readers are asked to supply alternate meanings for common words.
The winners are: 
1. Coffee (n.), the person upon whom one coughs.
2.   Flabbergasted (adj.), appalled over how much weight you have gained.
3.  Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope of ever [...]

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History
Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (Irish pronunciation: [ˈsˠaunʲ]; from the Old Irish samain).[1] The festival of Samhain is a celebration of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture, and is sometimes [2] regarded as the "Celtic New Year".[3] Traditionally, the festival was a time used by [...]

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Elvis Du’s
         

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September 30 — October 26, 2008

Tobacco Road
Mandell Weiss Forum /
La Jolla Playhouse / 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
Tickets by phone at (858) 550-1010, online at lajollaplayhouse.org and in person at the Box Office, located at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Tuesdays @ 7:30 pm / [...]

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In the 1400’s a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
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Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only…Ladies Forbidden"…and thus the word GOLF entered into [...]

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Mon, 9/1 at Dodgers 5:10p
Tue, 9/2 at Dodgers 7:10p
Wed, 9/3 at Dodgers 7:10p
Thu, 9/4 at Brewers 5:05p
Fri, 9/5 at Brewers 5:05p
Sat, 9/6 at Brewers 4:05p
Sun, 9/7 at Brewers 11:05a
Mon, 9/8 Dodgers 7:05p
Tue, 9/9 Dodgers 7:05p
Wed, 9/10 Dodgers 7:05p
Thu, 9/11 Giants 7:05p
Fri, 9/12 Giants 7:05p
Sat, 9/13 Giants 7:05p
Sun, 9/14 Giants 1:05p
Mon, 9/15 at Rockies 5:35p
Tue, 9/16 at Rockies 5:35p
Wed, 9/17 at Rockies 12:05p
Fri, 9/19 at Nationals 4:35p
Sat, 9/20 at Nationals 4:10p
Sun, 9/21 at Nationals 10:35a
Tue, 9/23 at Dodgers 7:10p
Wed, 9/24 at Dodgers 7:10p
Thu, 9/25 at Dodgers 7:10p
Fri, 9/26 Pirates 7:05p
Sat, 9/27 Pirates 7:05p
Sun, 9/28 Pirates 1:05p

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Fri, 8/1 Giants 7:05p
Sat, 8/2 Giants 7:05p
Sun, 8/3 Giants 1:05p
Tue, 8/5 at Mets 4:10p
Wed, 8/6 at Mets 4:10p
Thu, 8/7 at Mets 9:10a
Fri, 8/8 at Rockies 6:05p
Sat, 8/9 at Rockies 5:05p
Sun, 8/10 at Rockies 12:05p
Tue, 8/12 Brewers 7:05p
Wed, 8/13 Brewers 7:05p
Thu, 8/14 Brewers 12:35p
Fri, 8/15 Phillies 7:05p
Sat, 8/16 Phillies 12:55p
Sun, 8/17 Phillies 1:05p
Tue, 8/19 at Diamondbacks 6:40p
Wed, 8/20 at Diamondbacks 6:40p
Thu, 8/21 at Diamondbacks 6:40p
Fri, 8/22 at Giants 7:15p
Sat, 8/23 at Giants 12:55p
Sun, 8/24 at Giants 1:05p
Mon, 8/25 Diamondbacks 7:05p
Tue, 8/26 Diamondbacks 7:05p
Wed, 8/27 Diamondbacks 12:35p
Fri, 8/29 Rockies 7:05p
Sat, 8/30 Rockies 12:55p
Sun, 8/31 Rockies 1:05p

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Consumer participation in online social networking platforms, such as MySpace and Facebook, has increased significantly in recent years, with social "memberships" fast-becoming an integral part of many individuals’ social lives, according to The Conference Board’s Consumer Internet Barometer.
The Consumer Internet Barometer, which surveys 10,000 households across the country tracking Internet trends and usage, shows that [...]

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Tue, 7/1 at Rockies 6:05p
Wed, 7/2 at Rockies 6:05p
Fri, 7/4 at Diamondbacks 6:40p
Sat, 7/5 at Diamondbacks 5:10p
Sun, 7/6 at Diamondbacks 1:10p
Mon, 7/7 Marlins 7:05p
Tue, 7/8 Marlins 7:05p
Wed, 7/9 Marlins 12:35p
Fri, 7/11 Braves 7:05p
Sat, 7/12 Braves 7:05p
Sun, 7/13 Braves 1:05p
Thu, 7/17 at Cardinals 5:15p
Fri, 7/18 at Cardinals 5:15p
Sat, 7/19 at Cardinals 12:55p
Sun, 7/20 at Cardinals 11:15a
Mon, 7/21 at Reds 4:10p
Tue, 7/22 at Reds 4:10p
Wed, 7/23 at Reds 9:35a
Thu, 7/24 at Pirates 4:05p
Fri, 7/25 at Pirates 4:05p
Sat, 7/26 at Pirates 4:05p
Sun, 7/27 at Pirates 10:35a
Mon, 7/28 Diamondbacks 7:05p
Tue, 7/29 Diamondbacks 7:05p
Wed, 7/30 Diamondbacks 7:05p

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Scripps Ranch 10K/Fun Run/Bike Rides     July 4
This athletic event offers several running and cycling opportunities that will take place in Scripps Ranch. You can choose between a 10K road race, 2-mile fun run, 12-mile cycle, 28-mile cycle, or a 50-mile cycle. Proceeds will benefit athletic programs and scholarships for schools and students. 6:00 am - [...]

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