Word Detective

The Word Detective solves any mysteries concerning the origins of expressions and words.

http://www.word-detective.com/sitemap/

THe site contains alot of historical knowledge about some common and not-so-common words we use in the English language. I hope this solves some conundrums you might be having.

Mushfake

In my academic studies, I came across this word: mushfake. Its common usage is when one takes an item and uses it for a purpose it wasn't intended. Such as when Uncle Buck uses a snow shovel to make giant pancakes in the movie "Uncle Buck."

I came across this web site:

http://www.mushfaketoday.org/

It's a program promoting the arts for inmates in prison. I thought the concept of the word and the intention behind this program deserved some flippinkites attention.

Be creative - Mushfake today!

Furoshiki

Furoshiki is a technique of folding cloth in order to produce functional equipment. It is a Japanese invention, and strikes me as much like origami. I could see busting out some of these techniques with a towel in a MacGuyver-like situation, so I'm furiously taking notes...

Obama Scales Back His Plans

After visiting a Denny's, President Obama has decided to change many of the priorities of his administration.


Obama Drastically Scales Back Goals For America After Visiting Denny's

Being Born Backwards by Woody Allen

He makes a strong case.....Click on the image to see it more clear.