cajole \kuh-JOHL\, transitive:
- To persuade with flattery, repeated appeals, or soothing words; to coax.
Urban Word of the Day
August 29, 2007: mouse arrest
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mouse+arrest&defid=820247
- Getting grounded from the family computer.
Trivia
What is the largest gland in the human body?
- The liver, which is also the largest organ in the human body. It is about 8 inches wide, 6 1/2 inches long, and 4 1/2 inches thick.
Today in History
- chop suey: was introduced in NYC by a chef for visiting Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang (1896)
- The Beatles: gave their last paid concert, at San Francisco's Candlestick Park (now Monster Park) (1966)
Today's Birthdays

- John Locke (1632-1704): English empiricist philosopher who influenced the American and French revolutions
- Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982): actress, Casablanca
- John McCain (71): US senator from Arizona
- Michael Jackson (49): androgynous pop superstar
- Elliot Gould (69), Rebecca DeMornay (45): Actors

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