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ne·ol·o·gism /nēˈäləˌjizəm/ Learn to pronounce noun noun:  neologism ; plural noun:  neologisms a newly coined word or expression. Similar: new word new expression new term new phrase coinage newly coined word made-up word invented word invention nonce word portmanteau word the coining or use of new words. Origin early 19th century: from French  néologisme  . Courtesy Of  Google Dictionary 

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Word of the Day..... ubiquitous   u·biq·ui·tous /yo͞oˈbikwədəs/ Learn to pronounce adjective adjective:  ubiquitous present, appearing, or found everywhere. "his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family" pervasive Origin mid 19th century: from modern Latin  ubiquitas  (from Latin  ubique  ‘everywhere’, from  ubi  ‘where’) +  -ous . Courtesy of Google Dictionary  Photogrphy: Eileen Pan 

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phy·to·chrome /ˈfīdōˌkrōm/ Learn to pronounce noun BIOCHEMISTRY noun:  phytochrome a blue-green pigment found in many plants, in which it regulates various developmental processes. Origin late 19th century: from  phyto-  ‘relating to plants’ + Greek  khrōma  ‘color’. Courtesy of Google Dictionary Picture is photo clip from My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Fortune Cookie Wisdom

This was the fortune cookie that I last received, and I feel it speaks to what is going on now with the collective of society. Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you are going through, take this fortune as a word of encouragement, because everyone can do something during these uncomfortable times.  Love to all.  

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Word of the Day cu·rate 1 /ˈkyo͝orət,ˈkyo͝oˌrāt/ noun noun:  curate ; plural noun:  curates ; noun:  assistant curate ; plural noun:  assistant curates a member of the clergy engaged as assistant to a vicar, rector, or parish priest. ARCHAIC a minister with pastoral responsibility. Origin Middle English: from medieval Latin  curatus , from Latin  cura  ‘care’. cu·rate 2 /ˌkyo͝oˈrāt,ˈkyo͝oˌrāt/ verb verb:  curate ; 3rd person present:  curates ; past tense:  curated ; past participle:  curated ; gerund or present participle:  curating select, organize, and look after the items in (a collection or exhibition). "both exhibitions are curated by the museum's director" select the performers or performances that will feature in (an arts event or program). "in past years the festival has been curated by the likes o...

Movie Education

This is a great documentary to watch, especially if you are interested in  innovation  and sustainability issues  These "island innovators" are changing the way we power the world,  and saving the planet while they do it! Featured on Netflix