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Yeah, that's me today….hypnagogicly awake

Posted on October 11, 2006 by james
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hypnagogic \hip-nuh-GOJ-ik; -GOH-jik\, adjective:
Of, pertaining to, or occurring in the state of drowsiness preceding sleep.

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Socientifically

Posted on July 26, 2006 by james
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(adv) – Proven by the consensus of society

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Didn't know perk was short for something

Posted on December 30, 2005 by james
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perquisite \PUR-kwuh-zit\, noun:
1. A profit or benefit in addition to a salary or wages.
2. Broadly: The benefits of a position or office.
3. A gratuity or tip for services performed.
4. Anything to which someone has or claims the sole right.

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I assure you I will ensure that I am insured

Posted on October 31, 2005 by james
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Assure, ensure, and insure all mean

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Katie Couric and Her Large Vocabulary

Posted on January 16, 2004 by james
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Ahh, the conversations you get into at IHOP:

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Damn good word

Posted on December 6, 2003 by james
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con

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