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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 16, 2025 is: writhe • RYTHE • verb To writhe is to twist one's body from side to side. The word is often used when the body or a bodily part is twisting in pain. // The injured player lay on the football field, writhing in pain. // At the instruction of their teacher, the children rolled the fallen log aside to reveal worms and other small critters writhing in the soft earth. See the entry > Examples: “The creatures named after writers are mostly bugs, which makes sense. There are a lot of those little guys writhing around, and I imagine most of them escaped our attention for long enough that science had to start reaching for new names. And a lot of them are wasps: Dante has two wasps named after him; Marx has two, Didion has one, Dickens has two, Zola has two, Thoreau has seven, and Shakespeare has three wasps and a bacterium. Nabokov has a lot of butterflies, naturally.” — James Folta, LitHub.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Did you know? Writhe wound its way to us from the Old English verb wrīthan, meaning “to twist,” and that ancestral meaning lives on in the word's current uses, most of which have to do with twists of one kind or another. Among the oldest of these uses is the meaning “to twist into coils or folds,” but in modern use writhing is more often about the physical contortions of one suffering from debilitating pain or attempting to remove oneself from a tight grasp (as, say, a snake from a hawk's talons). The word is also not infrequently applied to the twisting bodies of dancers. The closest relation of writhe in modern English lacks any of the painful connotations often present in writhe: wreath comes from Old English writha, which shares an ancestor with wrīthan.

Weather update of the capital cities around Australia in the Nepali language. - अस्ट्रेलियाका १५ मुख्य शहरहरूमा भोलि मौसम कस्तो होला? यस अपडेटमा निम्न स्थानको मौसमी पूर्वानुमान समावेश छ: ब्रूम, पर्थ, एडिलेड, मेलबर्न, होबार्ट, अल्ब्री-वडङ्गा, क्यानबरा, वलङगङ, सिड्नी, न्युकासल, ब्रिसबेन, टाउन्सभील, केर्न्स, डार्विन र एलिस स्प्रिङ्ग्स।

MODERN ARCHITECT. Sean Griffiths is Professor of Architecture at the University of Westminster and former Visiting Professor of Architectural Design at Yale University. His current architecture and design practice Modern Architect was founded in 2014 and has worked largely on residential, commercial and public art projects. Previously Sean Griffiths was a founding director of the internationally renowned art/architecture practice FAT, where he won many design awards. FAT represented the UK at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2014. "I was really thinking I would  pursue a career as an artist" "The idea that you make architecture as a sort of branding jewel that you place in a city is not something that I particularly love" "We use language to help us navigate the world, and architecture also creates patterns that help us navigate the world"

This week, we're sharing a special episode from TED Tech exploring Gen Z slang words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. Technology's role in our lives is evolving fast. TED Tech helps you explore the riveting questions and tough challenges we're faced with that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Listen to TED Tech wherever you get your podcasts or go to: https://link.mgln.ai/Ng9EKL Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 15, 2025 is: radial • RAY-dee-ul • adjective Radial describes things that are arranged or have parts arranged in straight lines coming out from the center of a circle. // Her mosaics echo radial patterns observed in nature, from succulents to sea urchins. See the entry > Examples: "Inspired by flowers that grow organically, the project transforms organic patterns into space arrangements, embodying the idea of blooming. The design distills the essence of a flower's radial symmetry into a geometric language, creating a rhythmic play of radial patterns and sunburst lines." — Architecture Update (India), 19 Feb. 2025 Did you know? Picture the sun shining brightly on a cloudless day. Its rays stretch in every direction along radiant radii so far-reaching they radiate daylight. It's pretty rad, and it's a cinch to describe in English thanks to the expansive influence of the Latin noun radius, meaning "ray." As you might have guessed, radius is an ancestor of the English words ray, radiant, radiate, and of course radius. It's also the sunny source of radial, which joined our language in the 1500s as an adjective meaning "arranged or having parts arranged like rays." Radial has bourgeoned in meaning over the centuries, adopting unique applications across many fields including medicine, engineering, and astronomy.

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Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! In this week's episode we're joined by the illustrious RustedThroat, a historian and listener of the show who was kind enough to share with us his passion of unveiling the hidden, often misunderstood meaning of symbols you're almost guaranteed to see if you pursue a cemetery or graveyard. There is a difference you know. In the free side of the show we discuss the spiritual guardian of the cemetery known as the Grim before launching into Christograms and a number of other Christian and non-Christian symbols your basic book of grave-signs is apt to get wrong. In the extended side of the show we explore a number of ancient myths from the underground and the secret language of flowers. Thank you and enjoy the show! In this week's episode we discuss:Secret of The Cemetery GrimHeadstone vs. GravestoneChristogramsTHEY'RE NOT ANGELSHourglassWeeping Willow Variants and MythologyThe Mariner's Cross? In the extended show (available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit) we go further into the dread-mire to discuss:Pointing FingersLambsButterfliesBrokens ColumnsThe Secret Language of the FlowersThis episode was written by RustedThroat with some collaboration with Luke Madrid, Heka Astra and Mari Sama who (unless quoting others) were responsible for writing and sourcing the materials they spoke. Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitOrder Stickers: https://www.stickermule.com/thewholerabbitOther Merchandise: https://thewholerabbit.myspreadshop.com/Music By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSupport the show

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Weather update of the capital cities around Australia in the Nepali language. - अस्ट्रेलियाका १५ मुख्य शहरहरूमा भोलि मौसम कस्तो होला? यस अपडेटमा निम्न स्थानको मौसमी पूर्वानुमान समावेश छ: ब्रूम, पर्थ, एडिलेड, मेलबर्न, होबार्ट, अल्ब्री-वडङ्गा, क्यानबरा, वलङगङ, सिड्नी, न्युकासल, ब्रिसबेन, टाउन्सभील, केर्न्स, डार्विन र एलिस स्प्रिङ्ग्स।

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an American tradition. It's been going since 1924. This year marks the 99th parade (it took three years off during World War II). It's famous for elaborate floats and huge character balloons that bob above the streets as the parade marches forward. Millions of people watch the parade live in New York City each year, but many many more watch it on TV. And some of you have questions! How do they make such big balloons for the parade and how do they choose which characters to feature? And how do they hold onto the balloons with such tiny strings? And, more generally, how do balloons float? What's helium got to do with it? But Why visits the Macy's Studio workshop in New Jersey to see how the magic happens!Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide 

Eric and Steve are confronted with a pair of mysteries: First, what is the meaning of this giant horse? Then, why is my neighbor screaming? Plus, a follow-up from Ep 216: The Language of Dance.Want to call in? Email your question to helpfulpod@gmail.com.PATREON: https://patreon.com/heretohelppodMERCH: heretohelppod.comINSTAGRAM: @HereToHelpPodIf you're enjoying the show, make sure to rate We're Here to Help 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.Visit gemini.google/students to learn more and sign up. Terms apply.Advertise on We're Here to Help via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 14, 2025 is: heyday • HAY-day • noun Heyday refers to the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity. It is usually used in the singular. // In its heyday, the circus was a major form of entertainment for the small town. See the entry > Examples: "In its heyday, there were more than 200 Chi-Chi's nationwide; the last restaurant closed in 2004." — Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star Tribune, 1 Oct. 2025 Did you know? The day in heyday originally had nothing to do with the kind of day that's made up of 24 hours. Heyday was first used in the first half of the 16th century as an extended form of the interjection hey, used since the 13th century to express elation or wonder, as it still often is in phrases like "hey, look at that!" The day part was most likely just an extra syllable tagged on for effect. By the end of the 16th century heyday had developed noun use with the meaning "high spirits," as when Shakespeare's Hamlet tells his mother, "You cannot call it love; for at your age / The heyday in the blood is tame …” It wasn't until the 18th century that the day syllable's resemblance to the word day likely influenced the development of the now-familiar use referring to the period when one's achievement or popularity has reached its zenith.

In this bonus episode, Professor Nicholas Giordano joins The American Radicals Podcast hosted by FBI whistleblower Steve Friend for a powerful conversation on the rise of bureaucratic power in America. Professor Giordano breaks down how federal agencies have expanded far beyond their constitutional limits, how Congress routinely fails to provide real oversight, and how the deep state uses vague laws and political theater to protect itself. The discussion exposes the consequences of unchecked federal law enforcement, the dangers of labeling ordinary citizens as threats, and the urgent need to reform the system with real accountability, transparency, and the power of the purse. Episode Highlights How federal agencies grew into an unaccountable power center that the founding fathers warned us about. Why Congress refuses to challenge abusive agencies and how the Patriot Act opened the door to mass surveillance. What real reform looks like, including sunsetting agencies, limiting authority, and ending qualified immunity for federal agents.  

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If you've ever said, “Sorry to bother you” or “I think maybe…,” this episode is your wake-up call. We're breaking down how language shapes your confidence, your authority, and even your bottom line. You'll learn practical, real-world communication strategies used by the top 1% of entrepreneurs — the ones who speak with power, make decisive money decisions, and stop apologizing for success. Host Tiffany Phillips shares powerful examples of how women and entrepreneurs can shift from playing small to leading with confidence. You'll hear real talk on business strategy, money mindset, and why confident communication is your most profitable skill. If you're ready to stop shrinking and start earning like a leader, hit play — your voice (and your bank account) will thank you.   Next Steps:

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Conflict doesn't mean a relationship is unhealthy. What matters is how we navigate the conflict and how we repair. In this episode, Niajae breaks down the art of repair by exploring the language that disconnects versus the language that deepens connection. You'll hear a step-by-step process for navigating conflict with self-awareness, as well as practical examples of what to say and what not to say when tensions arise. This episode covers: Language that disconnects partners How to check your nervous system before responding A step-by-step process for grounding, curiosity, and compassion A mirror list of language that cultivates connection Why repair is less about agreement and more about understanding Topics Covered 1. Check Your Nervous System First Repair starts with self-awareness. If you notice defensiveness, frustration, disappointment, or reactivity, pause before engaging. 2. Get Curious Curiosity creates space for understanding rather than defensiveness. Asking questions helps partners feel seen and heard. 3. Have Compassion Compassion allows space for both experiences to be valid. You don't have to agree to acknowledge how someone feels. 4. Cultivate Connection When we combine self-awareness, curiosity, and compassion, we create the environment for repair. Connection leads to healthy love. This episode is a guide for anyone wanting to communicate more consciously and repair more effectively during conflict. You'll walk away with practical language tools that create connection instead of disconnection, and a deeper understanding of what healthy repair looks like. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/niajae https://www.instagram.com/healthylovehealingpodcast Download the Healthy Love Healing App in the iOS or GooglePlay store or for more information go to https://healthylovehealing.com

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Language is evolving under the influence of internet slang, algorithms and influencer culture but what does that mean for the future of communication?

For people pleasers who say "yes" too often, setting boundaries can be really hard. 

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Hi, Spring fans! In this installment, I sit down with the legendary Bruce Eckel, who has probably forgotten more about programming languages than I will ever know, and whose book _Thinking in Java_ helped launch me into a career.

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