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handlanger: Word of the day for December 14, 2016

handlanger , n : (South Africa) An unskilled assistant to an artisan. To mark Koninkrijksdag (Kingdom Day; 15 December), which commemorates the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we are featuring a series of words of Dutch origin.

handlanger: Word of the day for December 14, 2016

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Word of the day is handlanger : (South Africa) An unskilled assistant to an artisan. To mark Koninkrijksdag (Kingdom Day; 15 December), which commemorates the Charter for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we are featuring a series of words of Dutch origin.

Why Angry White America Fell for Putin

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Why Angry White America Fell for Putin For nearly a century, the Russians have been trying to weasel their way into the American political scene, but their point of entry has always been on the left. When they finally found an open door, it was on the other side.

Picture of the day for December 14, 2016

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Picture of the day on December 14, 2016: Near-elegant Frog Shell Bufonaria perelegans. Shell length 83 mm.

Article of the day for December 14, 2016

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Article of the day is Under the Bridge. Check it out: http://ift.tt/1oWeX6W

Picture of the day for December 14, 2016

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Near-elegant Frog Shell Bufonaria perelegans. Shell length 83 mm..

Article of the day for December 14, 2016

The Article of the day for December 14, 2016 is Under the Bridge . "Under the Bridge" is a song by the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released in 1992 as the second single from the group's fifth studio album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Vocalist Anthony Kiedis wrote the lyrics to express feelings of loneliness and despondency, and to reflect on the impact of narcotics on his life. Kiedis was reluctant to show his band mates the lyrics, which were more emotional than the Chili Peppers' usual style, but producer Rick Rubin insisted. The band was receptive, and wrote the music. The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The accompanying video was frequently played on music television channels, and won the Viewer's Choice and Breakthrough Video awards at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards. The band's growing popularity overwhelmed guitarist John Frusciante, who temporarily