Word of the Day for Friday, January 11, 2008

imprimatur \im-prih-MAH-tur; -MAY-\, noun:

1. Official license or approval to print or publish a book, paper, etc.; especially, such a license issued by the Roman Catholic episcopal authority.
2. Approval; sanction.
3. A mark of approval or distinction.

Urban Word of the Day

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January 11, 2008: reverse telecommuting
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• Bringing personal work to the office: paying bills, playing games and reading online newspapers on company time ([OCT]).

Kenny had a rough day of reverse telecommuting today, he read two newspapers, paid all his bills, and set up his vacation plans for the year.

Trivia

What is the favorite food of Sesame Street's Oscar the Grouch? What is his favorite drink?

• His favorite food, sardine and spinach sundaes; his favorite drink, pickle juice.

Today in History

• Amelia Earhart: became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific, from Hawaii to California (1935)
• cigarette smoking: US Surgeon General Luther Terry first reported the health hazards (1964)
• sextuplets: the world's first surviving set, the Rosenkowitz six, was born in Cape Town (1974)

Today's Birthdays

• Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804): the first US Secretary of the Treasury; he was mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr
• Alan Paton (1903-1988): South African author of Cry, The Beloved Country
• Jean Chrétien (74): former PM of Canada
• Tom Dumont (40): guitarist, No Doubt
• Ben Crenshaw (56): championship golfer
• Mary J. Blige (37): hip-hop and soul singer, sang "One" along with U2
• Amanda Peet (36): actress