Word Of The Week
Oleaginous: 1) containing oil; oily. 2) unctuous; exaggerated insincerity.
Etymology–Oleaginous was borrowed from the Latin oleaginus or of the olive, with olea being Latin for olive. The Latin olive root can be seen in the following languages also.
Word Of The Week
Halloween: also called “All Hallows Eve”, is held on October 31st. It is largely observed as a secular celebration. As the Eve of All Saints’ Day it is considered a day of religious celebration among some Christians.
Halloween has its origins with the festival of Samhain celebrated by the Celt’s. November 1st was considered the end of summer and it was the day the herds were returned from pasture and land tenures were renewed. It is also the day that it was believed souls returned to visit their homes.
People set fires on hilltops to ward off evil spirits, and they would wear masks so the apparitions would not recognize them. Which is why today we have children masked on out on the street collecting treats for Halloween.
Word Of The Week
Ziggurat: (noun) an acient Babylonian temple tower consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure built in successive stepped-back stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top. (Websters Third New International Dictionary p.2658)
Dumbledore Is Outed By Rowling
J.K. Rowling outs Dumbledore at Carnegie Hall in New York. The beloved Hogwart’s headmaster and wizard, is gay. While speaking to fans during a reading and book signing promoting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Rowling told fans about Dumbledore’s sexuality.
The wealthy author of the Harry Potter series stated that she “always thought Dumbledore was gay.” Rowling went on to describe the relationship between Grindelwald and Dumbledore as romantic in nature. Grindelwald’s decent into the dark arts and his ultimate destruction by Dumbledore was the Hogwart’s Headmaster’s great tragedy.
The admission by Rowling has been met with mixed reviews by fans. Some have stated that Rowling’s admission is too much information about a primary character in the Potter books. While others have welcomed the news as further insight into the complex character that is Albus Dumbledore.
The Seventh book in the Harry Potter Lexicon Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the fastest selling printed book of all time. So it comes, as no surprise that Rowling is the first Billionaire author as well. The outing of Dumbledore may invigorate the discussion surrounding the series.
Election Ontario 2007 Results
The polls are closed and votes have been tallied, as Election Ontario 2007 has concluded. Leona Drombrowsky the liberal incumbent handily won the riding of Prince-Edward Hastings. Lou Rinaldi also a Liberal incumbent retained his seat in the riding of Northumberland – Quinte West.
The Conservative candidates for both ridings had strong showings but they could not make significant inroads to displace the Liberal Candidates. Eric DenOuden in Prince Edward-Hastings had an impressive first showing on the political scene and increased the conservative vote in his riding, as did Cathy Galt in the Northumberland – Quinte West riding.
The official vote tallies are as follows;
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DISTRICT: PRINCE EDWARD-HASTINGS |
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| Candidate | Party | Vote Count | Vote Share | Elected |
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Leona Dombrowsky |
LIB |
20982 |
46.35% |
X |
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Eric DenOuden |
PC |
14823 |
32.75% |
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Jodie Jenkins |
NDP |
6249 |
13.81% |
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Jim Arkilander |
GRN |
2660 |
5.88% |
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Vito Luceno |
FCP |
384 |
0.85% |
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Trueman Tuck |
REP |
167 |
0.37% |
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October 11, 2:25:56 AM EDT |
278 of 278 polls reporting |
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DISTRICT: NORTHUMBERLAND-QUINTE WEST |
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| Candidate | Party | Vote Count | Vote Share | Elected |
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Lou Rinaldi |
LIB |
22288 |
45.38% |
X |
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Cathy Galt |
PC |
15328 |
31.21% |
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Carolyn Blaind |
NDP |
6481 |
13.2% |
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Judy Smith Torrie |
GRN |
5020 |
10.22% |
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October 11, 2:25:56 AM EDT |
273 of 273 polls reporting |
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Word Of The Week
Eleemosynary: (eh-luh-moss-uh-nary) [adjective] charitable, as applied to a purpose or institution. (Law.com)
Word Of The Week
Ecosexual: (adjective) a person that has a very strong interest in environmental issues, affecting their lifestyle and choice of romantic partner. (MacMillan English Dictionary)
