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Failed allusions produce feelings of betrayal on all sides. Is the speaker a snob or the listener a dolt?
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:38:45 -0800 -
Confusing Words from Afghan to Allusio
The English language is rather confusing for many people. Some words are just so much alike, even though they are spelled and pronounced differently, that they are easily confused. This article will focus on some of those confusing words.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:13:18 -0800 -
Olivia and Joy Allusion Tot
I have a hard time describing this Olivia and Joy Allusion Tote as pretty, but it?s definitely interesting. The print makes smart use of a hodgepodge of brilliant colors, from turquoise and orange to red and yellow. Throw in some unexpected angled zip details and a smart silhouette and it?s actually not a bad choice at all for an everyday-casual bag. If you can stomach the palette, you?ll want ...
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:42:11 -0800 -
"While removing bad fruit, don't bring down the tree"
President Pratibha Patil's remark seen as a tacit allusion to the civil society campaign for a strong Lokpal
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:07:23 -0800 -
SciFi Book Club: Embassytown And The Garden Of Ede
Commenter 'aawiegel' has a very astute observation on the Hosts and their planet Ariekei in the book Embassytown: I may be a bit off base here, but I think this point of the story almost becomes Biblical allusion. Before the arrival of humans, the Hosts would always tell the truth, and the sound of a lie fills them with ecstasy. By using the similes to tell lies, Surl Tesh-echer is about to eat ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:16:36 -0800 -
Jenna Weissman Joselit: What Is Jewish Culture
As both a rallying cry and as a point of departure, Jewish culture, to paraphrase Claude Levi Strauss, is good to think with.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:51:28 -0800 -
Boise rep introduces bill to boot House leaders in event of DU
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- House leaders would lose their posts if they were convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:39:50 -0800 -
Boise rep would boot House leaders in event of DU
The Boise Republican introduced the legislation after Senate Majority Caucus Chairman John McGee was convicted of driving under the influence last summer.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:13:58 -0800 -
Borriello vows to win over Juve fan
Marco Borriello has vowed to take revenge against those who protested against him during Sunday's 1-0 victory at Lecce and win over Juventus' fans.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:07:04 -0800 -
Obama: US in 'lockstep' with Israel on Iran nuke
President Barack Obama says the United States is working in "lockstep" with Israel to solve the brewing crisis over Iran's disputed nuclear program.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:25:44 -0800 -