Word For The Day, Tuesday, 10/15/02

The Verbivores | 10/15/02 | Teacher

[RikaStrom]

In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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ambit \AM-bit\, noun:

1. Circuit or compass.
2. The boundaries or limits of a district or place.
3. An area in which something acts, operates, or has power or control; extent; sphere; scope. .

The Department of Enterprise wanted a regulatory regime completely outside the ambit of the Central Bank.
--Christine Newman, "Departments were having 'turf war', committee told," Irish Times, November 29, 2000

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin ambitus, from ambire. Date: 1597

[Slip18]

I was up late watching the Sniper TV. I can't imagine how frightening it must be for you, xs.

[maxwell]

What, being all charming and witty and whatnot?

[blush]

[Slip18]

Ebbo.

Getting ready to go out and do the stuff I couldn't do yesterday!

[Slip18]

Yes, all those things, and funny, too.

[RikaStrom]

I was up late last night watching it too. It's frightening.

[Slip18]

I actually had the chills thinking it could have been xs. But then xs at Home Depot at 9:15 at night? I think not.

[RikaStrom]

LOL, true, true. But still, that is too close to people we know.

It appeared that FNC was trying to bait him on the news. I wonder if he was watching?

[RikaStrom]

I am going back to work so y'all are on your own. Please stop using the BOE as targets in Dodge Ball.

[Sword_of_Gideon]

Aw, come on, you could have lit into them better than that. I despise when people pull pieces of Scripture out of context & use them to justify their pitiful twisted views. Even a liberal rendering of the Scriptures show time & again that a man is called upon to love, cherish, & sacrifice for his wife, not to make her his slave. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Bella_Bru]

I really hope that jerk's wife is aware of 2A rights.

[Sword_of_Gideon]

Nice profile Bella... I see your a Social Distortion fan... good choice. They are an excellent band (I love their version of Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire).

[Bella_Bru]

It is even better live. Have you ever seen them? They are incredible!

[Slip18]

From what I understand from the news, the perp is watching the news and doing the exact opposite of what they say he will do, i.e., not go out of the area, et cetera. He's playing cat and mouse.

[Cyber Liberty]

They should report, "The sniper is *never* going to turn himself in...."

[Sword_of_Gideon]

No, but I'm sure that I'd enjoy them... haven't been to a good concert in a long time.

[Sword_of_Gideon]

I really wanted to run up to Chicago this summer & catch The Tragically Hip (liberal Canadian band with a small following here in the US), but wasn't able to make it.

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, everybody !! Running WAY late today. I didn't get home last night from Fort Worth until 1 this a.m. and head on the pillow until after 2. I think I need some more coffee right now. CarlsbadCaveman's makin' some right now !!

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[Slip18]

Exactly. He would rather die first.

Ballistic tests have proven the bullet used last night was the same one used by the sniper(s).

Ergo, it's one killer with perhaps an abettor; or, it's more than one killer, but both using the same .223 rifle.

[Cyber Liberty]

You missed the joke....

[Slip18]

I'm going to liven things up in here!