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Word for the Day, FRiday, December 30, 2011 - Faustian
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Posted on 12/30/2011 5:55:17 AM PST by tioga


In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “Word for the Day”.

Faustian

Adjective

    1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Faust: a Faustian novel.
    2. sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain: a Faustian pact with the Devil.
    3. characterized by spiritual dissatisfaction or torment.
    4. possessed with a hunger for knowledge or mastery.


Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.

The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)

Practice makes perfect.....post on....

Review Threads:

Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)

Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister

Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate


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To: NicknamedBob

I’m reading “Beloved Exile” for the 6th or 7th time-makes me feel good to read about another woman overcoming adversity, even if it is fictional.

I’ve got a book to write-I need a publisher and probably should obtain a release from at least one person before I do the final research on the most contentious stuff-it all concerns people I know, so I suppose heavy flak is going to come my way.


41 posted on 12/31/2011 11:28:05 AM PST by Texan5 ( "You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: NeoCaveman; xsmommy

Want a free car?

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11360292/1/if-browns-shut-out-steelers-kia-buyers-get-car-free.html

Bill Doraty, who owns a single Kia dealership in Medina, 30 miles south of Cleveland, says if the Browns shut out the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday, everyone who bought a Kia at his dealership this week gets their car for free.


42 posted on 12/31/2011 1:20:56 PM PST by SoothingDave
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To: NicknamedBob

I do believe mI still have your last one.


43 posted on 12/31/2011 1:59:42 PM PST by tioga ( Happy New Year!)
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To: Texan5

Sadly, DH and I both have come down with the nasty D, been rumning to the john, the first time I didn’t make it. Gads. Haven’t been this sick simce early in 2011. Good thing I have my nook.


44 posted on 12/31/2011 2:05:20 PM PST by tioga ( Happy New Year!)
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To: tioga

Oh, bummer-not exactly a great ending to the year-I hope it goes away soon. I have a little alcove/corner in the kitchen where I have the computer, a TV and a comfy chair, and I spend my evenings there-is that the kind of nook you’re talking about?


45 posted on 12/31/2011 3:27:15 PM PST by Texan5 ( "You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: SoothingDave

Dang!


46 posted on 12/31/2011 3:27:15 PM PST by xsmommy
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To: Texan5; tioga

Doing nothin here. Xshub is sick and the kids all have plans


47 posted on 12/31/2011 3:30:04 PM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

What are you and yours doing for New Years?


48 posted on 12/31/2011 3:30:34 PM PST by Texan5 ( "You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: xsmommy

You beat me to the punch-hope Xshub gets better quick.


49 posted on 12/31/2011 3:32:12 PM PST by Texan5 ( "You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: Texan5

He’s in the throes of a bad cold. Do you have your yellow panties ready for tomorrow.


50 posted on 12/31/2011 5:00:46 PM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

The ones your mom laid out for you?


51 posted on 12/31/2011 5:28:28 PM PST by SoothingDave
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To: tioga
"I do believe I still have your last one."

I know about that, and I appreciate it. But I think that was the first one.

Of the four I've completed, my favorite is indeed the last one, called "Reaction!" (304 pp). Although to properly appreciate it, you might want to preface it with "Action!" (369 pp)

It makes for a lot of reading, but I prefer to think that it makes for a lot of thinking "hmmm" as well.

52 posted on 12/31/2011 6:25:41 PM PST by NicknamedBob (I am as down-to-Earth as a baby duck, but my mind still roams the stars.)
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To: SoothingDave

She’ll never catch that reference Costanza...


53 posted on 12/31/2011 8:46:20 PM PST by secret garden (Why procrastinate when you can perendinate?)
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To: xsmommy

Has he taken Zicam? It really does work to shorten the misery.

I’ve got a saffron thong and a wish for a better year.


54 posted on 12/31/2011 9:17:23 PM PST by Texan5 ( "You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: Texan5

I am feeling much better. Thanks. The nook is my Nook Tablet which replaced my kindle. LOVE it.


55 posted on 12/31/2011 11:37:11 PM PST by tioga ( Happy New Year!)
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To: xsmommy

Bummer. Happy New Year! Hope xshub feels better soon.


56 posted on 12/31/2011 11:38:10 PM PST by tioga ( Happy New Year!)
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To: secret garden

I know, but someone will.


57 posted on 01/01/2012 2:39:30 PM PST by SoothingDave
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