QB-protecting group
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O-LINE Offensive line (O-line) In American and Canadian football, the term “offensive line” (O-line) refers to a group of players who play on the offensive side of the ball. The offensive line’s primary responsibility is to protect the quarterback and create openings for running ...
Sore spots for kids?
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MEASLES Measles is a viral infection of the respiratory system. Apparently, there is no really effective treatment of measles, although there is some evidence that high doses of vitamin A can reduce the chances of mortality in the very young. Measles is also known ...
“Media impressions,” “influencer marketing,” etc., informally
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PR TALK Public relations (PR) Public relations (PR) is a strategic communication process that organizations, companies, or individuals use to build and maintain a positive public image and foster good relationships with various stakeholders. The goal of public relations is to create understanding, trust, ...
___ the Lucky Rabbit, character in early Disney shorts
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OSWALD Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is a character created by Walt Disney in the 1920s, and the first animated character to appear in their own series. Oswald made his first appearance in 1927, whereas Mickey Mouse first hit screens a year later. Oswald is ...
Part of a woodworking joint
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TENON One simple type of joint used in carpentry is a mortise and tenon. It is basically a projection carved at the end of one piece of wood that fits into a hole cut into the end of another. In the related dovetail joint, ...
Acronymic devices in atomic clocks and radio telescopes
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MASERS A MASER is a device that was around long before LASERs came into the public consciousness. A MASER (Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) is similar to a LASER, but microwaves are emitted rather than light waves. When the storyline for “Star ...
The Stepford wives in “The Stepford Wives,” it seems
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ROBOTS “The Stepford Wives” is a 1972 novel by Ira Levin about a Connecticut community in which the husbands replace their wives with docile robots. There have been two film adaptations of the book, the first released in 1975 and starring Katharine Ross (my ...
Retailer headquartered in Freeport, Me.
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L.L.BEAN L.L.Bean (note the lack of spaces in the company name) was founded back in 1912 in Freeport, Maine as a company selling its own line of waterproof boots. The founder, Leon Leonwood Bean, gave his name to the enterprise. Right from the start, ...
Legal claim
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LIEN A lien is a right that one has to retain or secure someone’s property until a debt is paid. When an individual takes out a car loan, for example, the lending bank is usually a lien holder. The bank releases the lien on ...
They’re seen on the flags of Bhutan and Wales
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DRAGONS The official name of the Kingdom of Bhutan is “Druk Yul” in the Sino-Tibetan language of Dzongkha. “Druk yul” translates as “the Land of the Thunder Dragon”. The Kings of Bhutan are referred to as “Druk Gyalpo” meaning “Dragon King”, and citizens of ...
Hormone therapy product
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ESTROGEN PATCH The primary female sex hormone is estrogen (also “oestrogen”). The term “estrogen” comes from the Greek “oistros” meaning “verve, inspiration” and the suffix “-gen” meaning “producer of”. An estrogen patch is a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that delivers the hormone ...
Carrier out of Kuala Lumpur
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AIRASIA AirAsia is a low-cost airline based in Malaysia, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Reportedly, AirAsia has the lowest actual cost of operations of any airline in the world. The capital city of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, which is often abbreviated to “KL”. The ...
Gold rush camp that became a state capital
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HELENA, MONTANA Helena is the capital of the state of Montana, and is known as the Queen City of the Rockies. Helena’s main street has a very colorful name, i.e. Last Chance Gulch. Helena is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana. ...
Tallahassee sch.
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FSU Florida State University (FSU) is located in Tallahassee, the state capital of Florida. The school’s athletic teams are known as the Seminoles (sometimes the “‘Noles”). The team name was chosen in 1947 by the students in a vote, and alludes to the Seminole ...
Driller’s deg.
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DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is a professional degree in dentistry. It is the primary dental degree awarded in North America, and it qualifies individuals to become licensed dentists. The equivalent degree in some other countries may ...
“The Idol” actress Lily-Rose
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DEPP French-American actress Lily-Rose Depp is the daughter of actors Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp. Lily-Rose’s godfather is rock musician Marilyn Manson. Lily-Rose Depp is a French-American actress and model, born on May 27, 1999, in Paris, France. She is the daughter of American ...
Game with rooks
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CHESS The corner piece in the game of chess is called a “rook”, a word coming from the Persian “rokh” meaning a “chariot”. The rook has also been called, perhaps incorrectly, the castle, tower, marquess and rector. ...
Supermodel Campbell
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NAOMI Naomi Campbell is a supermodel from England. There’s a lot of interest in Campbell’s life off the runway, as she is known to have an explosive temper and has been charged with assault more than once. Her dating life is much-covered in the ...
Actress Swinton
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TILDA Tilda Swinton is an English actress who is quite famous in her native land. She made a big name for herself outside the UK when she played the “baddie” in the 2007 movie “Michael Clayton”, opposite the “goodie” played by George Clooney. That ...
Hindu festival of lights
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DIWALI Diwali is a popular Hindu festival. It is a “festival of lights”, a celebration of the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is observed annually over five days at the conclusion of the summer harvest, and ...
