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Words and Definitions: Davenport

29 Wednesday Dec 2010

Posted by Lynden Rodriguez in E-Mail Grab Bag, Words & Definitions

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I received this message from my sister just this morning.
She writes: “Do you remember the word ‘davenport?'”
Our grandmother “used to use that word instead of couch.
I looked it up; it was a regional word in that people from
the Midwest and the East Coast used it, etc.”

I must say I had forgotten this word. But I have come to
realize over time, these Midwestern words rise up from
memory at the most appropriate times. My 17 year old
son is constantly amazed at my Midwestern words and
phrases that seem to rise up from out of nowhere.

I love these idioms. I would hate for them to fall into obvlivion.
They also bring I and my sister closer to the memory of our 
Grandmother, Midge Iveson.

So here is yet another word to rise up out of our yesteryear!

1. dav·en·port

  /ˈdiveənˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt/ Show Spelled[dav–uhn-pawrt, -pohrt] Show IPA
–noun 1. a large sofa, often one convertible into a bed.
    

              

2. Chiefly British . a small writing desk.
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Origin: 1850–55; the desk is said to be named after a Captain Davenport
who first commissioned it

2. Dav·en·port
   /ˈdævənˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt/ Show Spelled[

dav–uhn-pawrt, -pohrt] Show IPA
–noun 1. John, 1597–1670, Puritan clergyman: one of the founders
of New Haven.
2. a city in E Iowa, on the Mississippi River.
   

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3. davenport (ˈdævənˌpɔːt)
— n
1. chiefly ( Brit ) a tall narrow desk with a slanted writing surface
and drawers at the side
2. ( US ), ( Canadian ) a large sofa, esp one convertible into a bed
[C19: sense 1 said to be named after Captain Davenport , who
commissioned the first ones]
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Word Definition: Persnikety

28 Tuesday Dec 2010

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I have used the word “persnickety” all my life without giving it a thought. But when the word came up in a conversation this morning with my husband, I realized there were two pronunciations to the word: “persnickety” and “pernickety.” I also believe the word is becoming somewhat archaic, but I don’t care. I was raised by a grandmother from the Midwest, and I use every word and phrase I ever heard her say. For me, the word will always be “persnickety.”

per·snick·et·y

   /pərˈsnɪkɪti/ Show Spelled[per-snik-i-tee] Show IPA–adjective Informal .

1. overparticular; fussy.

2. snobbish or having the aloof attitude of a snob.

3. requiring painstaking care.

Also, pernickety.


Origin:
1885–90; orig. Scots, var. of pernickety

—Related forms

per·snick·et·i·ness, noun

—Synonyms
1. nitpicking, finicky.

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pernickety or persnickety (pəˈnɪkɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]

— adj

1. excessively precise and attentive to detail; fussy

2. (of a task) requiring close attention; exacting

[C19: originally Scottish, of unknown origin]

persnickety or persnickety

— adj

[C19: originally Scottish, of unknown origin]

per’nicketiness or persnickety

— n

per’snicketiness or persnickety

— n

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pernickety

1808, “precise, fastidious,” extended form of Scot. pernicky, of uncertain origin, perhaps somehow from particular.

persnickety

1905, alteration of pernickety (q.v.).

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The Star of Bethlehem: Fact or Fiction?

23 Thursday Dec 2010

Posted by Lynden Rodriguez in Bible, Catholics & Carmelites, Christian Stuff, History, Religion & Observances, Science & Nature, Signs of the Season

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All my life I have been fascinated by the story of the Magi, the Three Kings of Old who followed the Bethlehem star in their search for the new born king of Israel.

Who were these Wise Men? And what led them on their epic journey to bring the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Baby Jesus?

I highly recommend the following links, and the purchase of the DVD on
The Star of Bethlehem. The story will astound you.

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Was the Star of Bethlehem a real astronomical event? A myth created by the early church? Explore the history and science for yourself…

To help you understand the Star

2: The Starry Dance

What the ancients saw

3: The Day of the Cross

The sky marked His death

4: What Does this Mean?

The fuller message of the Star

See URL: http://www.bethlehemstar.net/

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Biblical Archaeology Review Companion: December 22, 2010

23 Thursday Dec 2010

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JESUS
Featured articles in honor of Christmas
NazarethIn just a few days, Christians around the world will gather to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Joyful carols, special liturgies, brightly wrapped gifts, festive foods–these all characterize the feast today, at least in the northern hemisphere. Perhaps in the midst of all this, we might wonder what the story of Jesus’ birth meant to the earliest Christians. How did their story differ from the one we tell today, and what significance did they give to each member of the cast of characters? In honor of Christmas, the BAS Library features four articles on the magi, the location of Jesus’ birth, and on the Biblical personage to first recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Read more.
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 BAR
Coming soon to your mailboxes
January February 2011 BARWith each New Year comes the January/February issue of BAR–our Dig Issue and a reader favorite. BAR Managing Editor Dorothy D. Resig invites you curl up by the fireplace–or at your computer–and enjoy articles including our annual guide to archaeological excavations seeking volunteers, the latest finds from Herodium, the Jewish diaspora in the Roman period and Late Antiquity, and over 100 Philistine cult stands found at Yavneh.
Explore the brand new issue of BAR online.
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KING AND MESSIAH AS SON OF GOD
James C. VanderKam reviews a book
by Adela Yarbro Collins and John J. Collins

Son of God What is the origin of the idea in canonical Christian texts that Jesus existed prior to the incarnation? And what is the source of the claim that he is a divine Messiah? These are the sorts of issues explored by Yale University scholars Adela Yarbro Collins and John Collins, a wife and husband team each of whom wrote four of the chapters of their book. Both are prominent scholars who have spent their careers exploring eschatological topics and ancient apocalyptic texts. Read more.

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BREAKING NEWS
Check out the latest news in Biblical archaeology and related topics–updated daily
In the news this week, an article in the Journal of Medieval History reports that Jesus’ great-grandmother was named Ismeria and was descended from the tribe of King David. A Russian company has signed an agreement with authorities in Jordan that will allow it to search the bottom of the Dead Sea for evidence of Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. In Germany, professor Joachim Friedrich Quack, an Egyptologist at University of Heidelberg, has been awarded a $3.3 million Liebniz Prize in recognition of his status as an international authority in his field. In Canada, archaeologist Spencer Pope is collaborating with researchers in medical physics and applied radiation sciences to investigate the metallurgical content of Greek and Roman coins. In the Persian Gulf, the ruins of a fifth-century A.D. monastery and church on Sir Bani Yas Island have just opened for public viewing.
Read more.

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SACRED ISRAEL: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE AGES
Experience Israel in a unique way
Israel February 3 – 18, 2011
led by
Amnon Wallenstein
Would you like to experience Israel in a more profound and personal manner than what is available on the usual tour? Come visit one of the world’s most sacred and history-drenched lands on an adventure that only BAS can provide. Join us as we take you on an extraordinary journey through the Holy Land where three of the world’s largest religions converge in history. Highlights include Jerusalem, Tiberias, Masada and Mt. Carmel. Read more.

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CARTOON CAPTION CONTEST
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Image Description: CartoonWrite a caption for this cartoon! The author of the best caption will receive a BAS T-shirt, a Dead Sea Scroll mug and three complimentary subscriptions to give BAR to friends. Runners-up will receive a BAS T-shirt and two complimentary subscriptions. The deadline for captions is February 25, 2010. Read more.
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YOUR GUIDE TO 2011 DIGS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
Digs throughout the Bible lands need your help
AshkelonWhether you’re interested in the worlds of Kings David and Solomon, or want to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and the apostles, we’ve got an archaeological dig for you. For each dig, we provide an in-depth description including location, historical and Biblical significance, and what the goals are for the season. Plus, learn about BAS Dig Scholarships and summer study opportunities in the US and abroad. Digs seeking volunteers for 2011 include:

  • Apollonia-Arsuf (Israel)
  • Ashkelon (Israel)
  • Bethsaida (Israel)
  • Hippos-Sussita (Israel)
  • Khirbet el-Maqatir (Israel)
  • Khirbet Qeiyafa (Israel)
  • Tamar (Israel)
  • Tel Burna (Israel)
  • Tel Dor (Israel)
  • Tel Gezer (Israel)
  • Tel Hazor (Israel)
  • Tel es-Safi/Gath (Israel)
  • Temple Mount (Israel)
  • Tiberias (Israel)
  • Wadi Hamam (Israel)
  • Tall Jalul (Jordan)

Read more.

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Jan/Feb 2011 BAR
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Sacred Israel
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Old Farmer’s Almanac Companion: December 23, 2010

23 Thursday Dec 2010

Posted by Lynden Rodriguez in Religion & Observances, Signs of the Season

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Season’s Greetings!

The holidays are in full swing here at the Almanac. We hope that you are enjoying this festive time as well!

December 25—Christmas Day

Christmas Day is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Although the actual date of Christ’s birth is unknown, it has been celebrated on December 25 since the 4th century. Today’s rich mosaic of Christmas customs dates back through the ages.
Read more about Christmas Day.

December 26—Boxing Day
This holiday derives from the Old English custom of giving Christmas “boxes” of gifts to tradesmen. Where celebrated (such as in Canada), Boxing Day is welcomed as a quiet day of recuperation from the season’s festivities.
Read more about Boxing Day.

December 26—Start of Kwanzaa
From December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is observed worldwide by those of African descent. Each day centers on one of seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

Quick Clicks

• See 5 Christmas questions & answers.
• Enjoy
holiday punch tips—and recipes!
• Learn
how to cook the perfect roast.

Recipes

We’ve added to our Holiday Recipe page! Here’s a sampling:
Roasted Chestnut Soup With Wild Mushrooms
Best-Ever Beef Roast
Yorkshire Pudding
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
See the complete Holiday Recipes page.

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Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat,
Please to put a penny in the old man’s hat;
If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do,
If you haven’t got a ha’penny, God bless you!

–beggar’s rhyme

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Society of the Little Flower: Christmas Blessings

22 Wednesday Dec 2010

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Society of the Little Flower

Home    |    Prayers & Sharing    |    Mass Cards    |    Religious Gifts    |    Daily Reflection

December 22, 2010

Christmas Day is only a few days away!
On this day, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, bringing us renewed hope and filling our hearts with joy.

I welcome you to forward the names and petitions you would like prayed for in our Christmas Novenas of Masses by visiting here now so they can be placed before God and St. Therese. You are giving the greatest gift of all – prayer-filled love.

If you have previously forwarded their names and your intentions to be remembered, be assured they will be prayed for in the Novenas of Masses beginning on Christmas Day.

May the spirit of Christmas live wonderously in your heart.

Merry Christmas,
Fr. Bob Colaresi
Fr. Bob Colaresi, O.Carm.
Director

P. S. Please share this e-mail with those who would like to have their loved ones included in our Christmas Novenas of Masses. Invite them to visit www.littleflower.org/novenas/christmas10.asp now. Thank you!

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China says Vatican criticism ‘imprudent’, ‘dangerous’

22 Wednesday Dec 2010

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AFP – Thursday, December 23


China says Vatican criticism ‘imprudent’, ‘dangerous’

BEIJING (AFP) – – China on Wednesday fired a fierce broadside at the Vatican, slamming its criticism of the country’s state-sanctioned Catholic church, which is not recognised by the pope, as “imprudent” and “dangerous”.

The comments from China’s State Administration for Religious Affairs came after the Vatican accused Beijing of “unacceptable and hostile acts”, following a high-level meeting earlier this month of state-approved bishops.

“The Vatican’s behaviour is very imprudent and ungrounded,” a spokesman for the administration said in a statement, adding the remarks from the Holy See constituted an “attack on religious freedom in China”.

“The Vatican’s position is well-known. It works to promote political ideas under the pretext of religious belief, which is very dangerous and will seriously harm the healthy development of Chinese Catholicism in China.”

The Chinese bishops elected a new chairman — Bishop Fang Xingyao — of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association, which controls the state-backed church, as well as a new leader of the council of Chinese bishops.

The Holy See had also criticised the ordination last month of a priest in the northern Chinese city of Chengde, which it had not approved.

Last week, the Vatican said in a statement that both incidents had “unilaterally damaged the dialogue and climate of trust that had been established” between the Holy See and China.

The Vatican said the meeting had been “imposed on numerous bishops, priests, religious and lay faithful,” describing China’s “persistent desire to control the most intimate area of citizens’ lives” as “a sign of fear and weakness.”

While the Holy See reaffirmed its “own wish to dialogue honestly,” it said the meeting was a sign of the state church’s “intransigent intolerance” and condemned the “grave violation of the human rights” of those forced to attend.

The state religious body fired back on Wednesday that the Vatican’s statement was a “brutal trampling of and contempt for” the will of the Chinese Catholic church.

“Chinese citizens enjoy freedom of religion and at the same time, religious organisations should not be influenced by foreign forces,” it said.

The Chinese Patriotic Chinese Association does not acknowledge the authority of Pope Benedict XVI and is fiercely opposed to clergy in China who are loyal to the Vatican.

“China’s Catholics have the right to elect their own bishops. The Vatican does not understand China’s situation,” the association’s vice-president Liu Bainian told AFP at the conclusion of its bishops’ meeting earlier this month.

The Vatican and China have not had formal diplomatic ties since 1951, when the Holy See angered Mao Zedong‘s Communist government by recognising the Nationalist Chinese regime as the legitimate government of China.

The Nationalists fled to Taiwan after losing a civil war with the Communists in 1949. As such, the Vatican is one of the few states that recognises the island, which Beijing considers part of its own territory.

The State Administration for Religious Affairs said China had acted with the “utmost sincerity” in talks in recent years to improve relations with the Holy See, but blamed “some people at the Vatican” for disrupting those negotiations.

Official tallies put the number of Catholics in China at 5.7 million, including members of both the unofficial and official churches.

Human rights groups say that those who remain loyal to the Vatican often suffer persecution, with detentions of bishops common.

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The Final Week of Advent: In the Home Stretch for Christmas

21 Tuesday Dec 2010

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From Scott P. Richert, your Guide to Catholicism

For many of us, this final week before Christmas is the most hectic of the year. Between office Christmas parties and “holiday” pageants at our children’s schools, we’re baking Christmas cookies and trying to squeeze in some last-minute shopping. And in the process, our nerves get frazzled, and we lose sight of what Christmas really means.

Reviving Advent: The Home Stretch

The tension and the stress and the frenetic pace, however, make this the perfect time to stop, take a deep breath, and take stock of our souls. Setting aside a few minutes here and there throughout the day to concentrate on Christ will not only help us prepare to celebrate Christmas with greater joy, but it will also bring us peace right now, when we need it most. Here are a few ideas that might help.

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O Come, O Come Emmanuel

If asked to name an Advent hymn, most people would reply, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” In fact, that may be the only Advent hymn they know by name, and small wonder: It is the most popular of all Advent hymns, and most parishes start singing it on the First Sunday in Advent. But do you know where the hymn comes from? You can find a hint in the “Featured Articles” below.

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Novena of the Week: Prayer for the Feast of Christmas

Just as the Saint Andrew Christmas Novena lasts longer than nine days, I would like to suggest that we pray the prayer I have chosen for our novena this week for 12 days—the 12 days of Christmas, starting on Christmas Day itself and running through January 5, the eve of Epiphany. And while you’re waiting for this novena to begin on Christmas, don’t forget to keep saying last week’s novena, The Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, all the way up through Christmas Eve.

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Scripture Readings for the Final Week of Advent

  • Reading for December 21
    Isaiah 48:12-21 and 49:9b-13 include verses that we have all heard in Handel‘s Messiah. The Lord identifies Himself as the Creator of all, and He describes Himself in ways that Christ will be described.
  • Reading for December 22
    Christ, through the plan of salvation, will reunite all mankind to God. In Isaiah 49:14-50:1, we see that our sins have separated us from Him, but the Lord does not forget those whom He has both created and chosen.
  • Reading for December 23
    In Isaiah 51:1-11, the prophet assures us that what the Lord has promised, He will deliver. He chose Abraham for his justice, and from him, He raised a great nation. From that nation, a Child is born, Who will bring salvation to all mankind.

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Old Farmer’s Almanac Companion: December 21, 2010

21 Tuesday Dec 2010

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Almanac Companion Newsletter
December 21, 2010

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The Winter Solstice

The solstice arrives with winter today at 6:38 P.M. EST! This year has an usual solstice! The first day of winter coincides with the Full Cold Moon—as well as a total lunar eclipse.

Since 1793, when The Old Farmer’s Almanac began tracking heavenly events and seasonal changes, the Moon has been full on the first day of winter just nine times.
See our chart tracking the full Moon on the winter solstice.
As mentioned in our last newsletter, the
total lunar eclipse occurred very early today, with totality starting at 2:40 A.M. ET (11:40 P.M. PT, Dec. 20).
The word solstice is derived from the Latin sol, or “Sun,” and stitium, or “stoppage.” The days are now starting to get a little longer every day.
Find out the length of day where you live.

Halcyon Days
The ancient Greeks and Romans believed halcyon days to occur around the winter solstice. This was supposedly a period when the seas were calm enough to allow the kingfisher (halcyon) to lie quietly afloat on its nest at sea. These days have come to signify a time of peace and restfulness.

Quick Clicks

• The Reason for the Seasons
• Ancient Seasonal Markers
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Expert Advice

Candles have long been popular at this dark time of year. Burning a bayberry candle on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve is a tradition that has been around for many years. For a festive evening, brighten the night with luminaries on your porch or walkway. See how to make luminarias.

Full Moon

Ancient rituals, lunar eclipses, and the longest night of the year! Watch video.

Dimmest and brightest month am I;
My short days end, my lengthening days begin;
What matters more or less Sun in the sky,
When all is Sun within?

–C. G. Rossetti (1830–94)

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Old Farmer’s Almanac Companion: December 16, 2010

17 Friday Dec 2010

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Almanac Companion Newsletter
December 16, 2010

Total Lunar Eclipse!

This year wraps up with a rare event! A total lunar eclipse—of the full Moon—on the winter solstice! A triple whammy!
Deligh
tfully, this eclipse will be fully visible from North America. The partial eclipse begins in the wee hours of December 21 at 1:32 A.M. (ET) with totality starting at 2:40 A.M. (For those on the West cost, the show begins on the 20th!)
With the total eclipse, we will enjoy a celestial canvas of superb beauty. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. In this alignment, the shadow of the Earth falls upon the Moon, dimming the Moon and giving it unusual coloring, ranging from muted gray to coppery orange.
While every eclipse is special, this one is attended by many stars and constellations that are beautiful in their own right.
See more—plus, a special Sky Map!

Quick Clicks

• Share the news with your friends with this free e-card of a lunar eclipse!
• See your customized
Moon Phase calendar for December.
• Read about the
8 greatest sky events of the past 200 years.

Recipes

Side dishes are often an afterthought. Here are some recipes with enough stature to accompany the Ruling Roast or the Big Bird!
Baby Carrots With Cranberries
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
Rutabaga-and-Sweet Potato Purée
Green Bean Casserole
See more Christmas recipes here.

Full Moon

Ancient rituals, lunar eclipses, and the longest night of the year! Watch video.

But Winter has yet brighter scenes—he boasts
Splendors beyond what gorgeous Summer knows;
Or Autumn with his many fruits, and woods
All flushed with many hues.

–William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878)

Eclipse

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