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The British Collins English Dictionary has added these and 264 other entries to the 30th Anniversary Edition, published September 3, 2009. In order to qualify for inclusion in the highly respected collection of words, a word candidate had to have six quality citations in Collins’ digital corpus,  over the past two years. Collins’ digital corpus is a computerized database that scans 2.5 billion words various print and online resources. (more…)

In order to keep up with this game of continually downward spiraling economic indicators, YouThinkWhat provides this report on the numbers as prepared by the Economic Policy Institute, EPI, a think-tank whose mission it is to expand the public debate on ways to achieve a balanced and prosperous economy. (more…)

For those fans who never can say good-bye, we just posted an update on a recent sale  of Michael Jackson memorabilia.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell personally delivered the news Michael Vick,  all of the members of the Philadelphia Eagles organization and their fans  and football fans around the world have been awaiting.

Goodell personally met with Vick for about an hour in New Jersey. The news of Michael Vick being clearedto be fully reinstated came prior to the Eagles losing 38-27 to the New York Jets in their final pre-season game. (more…)

The Mid-Atlantic Dachshund Phest, a convention of those little hot dog looking canines and their owners, is being held in Manassas, Virginia on Saturday October 3, 2009.This will be the eighth meeting of the dogs and their owners and you’ll be able to see them at the Prince William Fairgrounds from 10am un til 3pm for free!

The Mid-Atlantic Dachshund Phest is an annual event, originally known as Bark in the Park, featuring wiener dog races, dancing dogs, photo opps with Santa, a special Halloween costume contest and doggie parades.

There is no admission charge; nor is there registration required for your dachshund pooch to compete in the two weiner dog races.

Dog owners, dog lovers, or if you just want to have a fun filled day with this breed of man’s best friend, visit the 8th Mid-Atlantic Dachshund Phest. All are welcome. It’s indoors.The event will be held rain or shine, and it’s free.

Take a look at this 12 minute story on film by Publicis Mojo and @RadicalMedia directed by Patrick Hughes.

This very sweet production was one of the 2009 Cannes Lions winners.

The Cannes Lions is an award given during the International Advertising Festival (IAF). It’s a meeting for those working in advertising and related fields. According to Wikipedia it is currently the largest gathering of worldwide advertising professionals and advertisers. (more…)

What do Tom Cruise, actor in a race car film “Days Of Thunder” and Rick Hendrick, owner of stock cars and racing teams have in common? Read here to find out.

Edward M. Kennedy, the man  known as “the Lion Of The Senate”  has been laid to rest.  Senator Kennedy’s funeral services concluded yesterday with interment at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. (more…)

All around the world admirers and fans of the late Michael Jackson, world-class entertainer and musical superstar, are celebrating the 51st anniversary of his birth. (more…)

Commentary from Blanche Africa Reilly Dark:

All right people! Get it over it! I’m hearing all this fuss over Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty’s decision, with his wife, to send his children to a so-called “good” public school; one that is better than his neighborhood school.

Will someone explain to me why this is a problem?!

The man has kept his campaign promise to send his youngsters to a public school. Fine! Let’s give him an atta-boy for keeping his promise. (more…)