May 2010
3 posts
Maiz is Our Life
BY: Me.
Echoing the ongoing “tortilla crisis” in Mexico, there comes a politically motivated exhibit that incites thought about the importance of this dietary staple and its derivative, maize.
A quick Google search of the keyword “maize” draws up hundreds of links discussing, reporting and critiquing its geopolitical, nutritional and historical importance. As was...
Sarcasm -- Word of the Day, Thanks to...
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********************************** The Word of the Day for May 4 is: sarcasm \SAHR-kaz-um\ noun 1 : a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain 2 *a : a mode of satirical wit depending for its...
