When he set out in 1746 to write the first great English dictionary. Samuel Johnson intended his definitions to be laws that would firmly establish meanings. But usage thumbs its nose at laws; the dictionary nowadays is more a Social Register of words than a Supreme Court of language. In the 27 years since the G. & C. Merriam Co. published the Second Edition of its unabridged Webster’s New International Dictionary, thousands of new words have clamored to be listed. Read More...
TIMOTHY MCVEIGH A gung-ho former soldier is charged with the worst act of home-grown terrorism in the U.S.
TERRORISTS SUCCEED BY REMAINING FACELESS. THEIR very anonymity allows them to move unnoticed among and around the people they plan, for reasons of their own, to maim or murder. But terrorists also occasionally get caught, although often, alas, after they have done their worst. And then the sight of their faces only deepens the mystery of their actions. Read More...
TALENTRECAP.COM Talent America's Got Talent
Trae Patton/NBCUniversal Reading Time: 2 minutes The second round of qualifiers for Season 18 of America’s Got Talent has recently concluded, showcasing the incredible talents of the participants. Amidst the excitement of the competition, the host Terry Crews added a humorous touch to the proceedings by addressing a unique aspect of judge Heidi Klum’s judging style, her “hand binoculars.” However, what really stole the show was Klum’s response, where she revealed a pair of glasses, which left everyone surprised of her timeless glamour. Read More...