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Jul 9th , 2012
Manic Monday: what’s Chemistry got to do with it?
So what’s the connection between ”Chemisty” and “periodically”? The periodic table of elements! The periodic table is a list that shows the chemical elements arranged according to their properties (based on the periodic law): As for the cat- that we can’t … Continue reading
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Jul 8th , 2012
Which frame defines you?
The word “Frame” has a few definitions, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: 1. To construct by fitting and uniting the parts of the skeleton of (a structure) 2. Plan, shape, formulate- for example framed a new method of achieving their purpose. 3. To … Continue reading
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Jun 20th , 2012
Word Wednesday
Image from http://xkcd.com/1070/ Today’s quantifiable words-of-the-day: a few, a handful, several, a couple. While ‘a few’, ‘a handful’, and ‘several’ can be used interchangeably, it is common for most people to use ‘a couple’ wrongly. Strictly speaking, ‘a couple’ refers to … Continue reading
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Jun 3rd , 2012
May 24th , 2012
T.G.I.F.
It’s not Friday yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start anticipating the weekend! In the meantime, try this T.G.I.F. (Truly, Ginger is free) quiz: 1. Dance to the rythym of the night. 2. Dance to the rhythem of the night. 3. Dance to … Continue reading
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May 23rd , 2012
Word Wednesday
Today’s word is CHAOS. Chaos: (noun) A state of extreme confusion and disorder. “One man’s idea of perfect order is another man’s chaos.” – Dean Koontz, Dark Rivers of the Heart
May 22nd , 2012
The Tuesday Talk – University of Texas should have used Ginger Software
In case you haven’t already heard, a very embarrassing typo error occurred on a program brochure at one of the University of Texas’ commencement ceremonies. The typo occurred on the front page of the brochure: Lyndon B. Johnson School of ‘Pubic’ … Continue reading
Posted in Archive, Funny English Mistakes
May 22nd , 2012
The 3 Apples That Changed The World
These 3 apples are highly symbolic in the history of mankind. Can you identify the person and the story behind each of these 3 apples?
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May 21st , 2012
Manic Monday
Saying it differently… This might help to keep off the Monday blues… Have a manic Monday, everyone! The Ginger Team
Posted in Archive, English Language, Quotes
May 20th , 2012