Word of the Day
Bower BOW-er (noun) An attractive dwelling or retreat; a lady's private apartment in a medieval hall or castle; a shelter made with tree boughs or vines twined together; arbor - www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
IdiomDictionary.com
www.idiomdictionary.com
Idioms – those unique expressions particular to our language – can be pretty strange sometimes. If you’re looking for the meaning behind an idiom, say, “the blind leading the blind,” check the Idiom Dictionary. There’s a definition and example of usage.
Number to Know
153.2 million: Number of people 16 and older in the nation's labor force in July 2011. – Census.gov
This Day in History
Aug. 31, 1997: Princess Diana, her companion Dodi Al-Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actor Richard Gere (63)
Daily Quote
“All news is an exaggeration of life.” – Journalist Daniel Schorr, who was born on this date in 1916.
Word of the Day
Bower BOW-er (noun) An attractive dwelling or retreat; a lady's private apartment in a medieval hall or castle; a shelter made with tree boughs or vines twined together; arbor - www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
IdiomDictionary.com
www.idiomdictionary.com
Idioms – those unique expressions particular to our language – can be pretty strange sometimes. If you’re looking for the meaning behind an idiom, say, “the blind leading the blind,” check the Idiom Dictionary. There’s a definition and example of usage.
Number to Know
153.2 million: Number of people 16 and older in the nation's labor force in July 2011. – Census.gov
This Day in History
Aug. 31, 1997: Princess Diana, her companion Dodi Al-Fayed and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actor Richard Gere (63)
Daily Quote
“All news is an exaggeration of life.” – Journalist Daniel Schorr, who was born on this date in 1916.
