Posted by Bill on December 12, 2007
Merriam Webster Cool Word of the Year MW 2007 Word of the Year
wOOt (interjection)
expressing joy (it could be after a triumph, or for no reason at all); similar in use to the word “yay”
“Thousands of you took part in the search for Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2007, and the vast majority of you chose a small word that packs a pretty big punch. The word you’ve selected hasn’t found its way into a regular Merriam-Webster dictionary yet—but its inclusion in our online Open Dictionary, along with the top honors it’s now been awarded—might just improve its chances.”
Also, for fun, check out MW Word of Today Harry
Bill Lowrance
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Posted by Bill on December 12, 2007
Do you know this person? It is not just private investigators conducting background investigations, newspapers do it too! See the Dallas Morning News Background on Santa
The Dallas Morning News reports, rightfully so, that newspapers do background investigation as well as companies hiring employees. This article even tells you how Dallas Morning News conducts its background. It is not uncommon for businesses, individuals or newspapers to check on people’s backgrounds. In fact, I’ve read that newspapers often hire private investigators to conduct background information.
Even the Charlotte Observer conducts background checks. See Observer Backgrounds
Bill Lowrance
President PIAVA
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Posted by Bill on December 12, 2007
Have you ever been pulled over by the police? Did the situation not go so well? Do you wish you had recorded the conversation of the incident? If you did, should you be prosecuted for “secret” electronic surveillance?
In Massachusetts if you record the police conversation with you when pulled over for a traffic violation, you will be prosecuted for violating the Massachusetts Electronic Surveillance Statute. Professor Solove, associate professor at George Washington Law School (George Washington University Law School) tells the story at the Concurring Opinions Blog.
Bill Lowrance
President PIAVA
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