“I’m sorry, I don’t want to mispronounce your name. How do you say it, ma’am?” I inquired. A woman in her 60s looked up at me and, with motherly kindness, enunciated her name for me, adding, “Not many ...
What's in a name? Turkey (the nation) now wants to be known as "Türkiye," pronounced Tur-key-YAY
The move is seen as part of a push by Ankara to rebrand the country and dissociate its name from the bird, turkey, and some negative connotations that are associated with it. Anadolu Agency said ...
What's in a Name: First, Second and Third Fruitridges
“no outlet” residential Fruitridge Drive, located off 26 Road just north of Patterson Road. n “What’s in a Name is a feature that looks into how or who things in the area were named after.
Factbox: What's in a name? Rebranded McDonald's outlets open in Russia
read more Chief executive Oleg Paroev said the new company had settled on the new name - a closely guarded secret - only the day before the launch. There was some speculation on social media about ...
People names, nicknames or silly names: What’s best when naming your pet pal?
What’s in a name? Deciding what to call your pet can be an exciting opportunity or a daunting task, depending on how you look at it. How do you pick a name that both encapsulates their ...
What’s in a name? For Spokane, lilacs were the convergence for history and beauty
While Spokane adopted the name “The Lilac City,” other cities ... with the cuttings from Upstate New York. The city has what is claims is the largest collection of lilacs in a single place ...
What’s In A Name? The Truth About ‘Wagyu’ And ‘Kobe’ Beef
I’ve also seen how the names and definitions of this kind of beef has changed to fit categories not recognized by the USDA, which has long graded American beef, with USDA Prime the highest grade ...
What's in a name? For ERISA fiduciaries, plenty
“The job of a fiduciary is not to do what participants want but to do what is right for participants. The absolute starting point , the arbitrator of all things important, is the fiduciar ...
What is in ‘a slave master’s name’
As a black Trinbagonian I am truly offended that you felt that you should have gone to such a base degree through invoking the horrors of slavery in defence of your name. The UNC and Trinidad and ...
What is the Queen’s full name, and why do the Royal Family have several first names?
Royal Family members tend to have several first names, in addition to their titles and styles. For that very reason, their surnames are rarely used. So, for those wondering, what is the Queen’s ...
What Is Copi? A New Name for an Invasive Fish
Freshwater "Asian carp" is getting rebranded in a push to have it appear on more menus — and keep it out of the Great Lakes.
What Is Nikki Sixx’s Real Name?
Diehard fans know plenty about the bad-boy bassist, but others might not know much about him, including Nikki Sixx’s real name. January 17, 1981, marked the day Mötley Crüe came to life.
