louche: Word of the day for August 22, 2016
Word of the day is louche : Of questionable taste or morality; decadent. Not reputable or decent. Unconventional and slightly disreputable in an attractive manner; raffish, rakish.
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Picture of the day for August 22, 2016
Picture of the day on August 22, 2016: Water mite (1.1 mm) under light microscope. The water mite is from a shallow freshwater pond in Omsk.
The Oral History of Santana's "Smooth" Featuring Rob Thomas
The Oral History of Santana's "Smooth" Featuring Rob Thomas Whether you love it or hate it, “Smooth” remains a career defining moment for both Santana and Thomas, and continues to evoke strong and passionate reactions seventeen years later. Here now is the untold and often harrowing story of how “Smooth” came to be, in the words of those who lived through the life-changing experience.
The Oral History of Santana's "Smooth" Featuring Rob Thomas
The Oral History of Santana's "Smooth" Featuring Rob Thomas
Article of the day for August 22, 2016
The Article of the day for August 22, 2016 is James Newland . James Newland (22 August 1881 – 19 March 1949) was an Australian officer in the First World War. He received the Victoria Cross for successfully leading a company in several assaults on German positions and repulsing counterattacks in April 1917. Newland joined the Australian military in 1899 and saw active service during the Second Boer War. After completing several years' service in the artillery, he transferred to the militia in 1907. He became a police officer in Tasmania before re-joining the permanent forces in 1910. He was in the first wave of Australian Imperial Force soldiers to land at Gallipoli. In the days following the landing, he was wounded and evacuated to Egypt, where he was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Transferring to the Western Front in 1916, Newland was mentioned in despatches for his leadership while commanding a company during an attack at Mouquet Farm. He was wounded twice more during the...
louche: Word of the day for August 22, 2016
louche , adj : Of questionable taste or morality; decadent. Not reputable or decent. Unconventional and slightly disreputable in an attractive manner; raffish, rakish.