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Don’t live in California?  If you think you already pay enough taxes be thankful.  The weather might be ideal, but the taxes are either the highest in the nation, or near the top. California’s State/Local Tax Burden – Above National Average....

Word of the week – imbibition

Word Of The Week

imbibition   ; noun the act or action of imbibing : the act or action of drinking or taking in liquid Example Sentence: The sign at the entrance to the building stated that the imbibition of alcoholic beverages on the premises was prohibited. Did you know? Joseph...

Word of the week – gadarene

Word Of The Week

gadarene : adjective headlong, precipitate Example Sentence: Ross has criticized his company for joining the gadarene rush into the global market. Did you know? Gadara, in Biblical times, was a steep hill town just southeast of the Sea of Galilee. In the account given...

Word of the week – girandole

Word Of The Week

girandole   ; noun 1 : a radiating and showy composition (as a cluster of skyrockets fired together) 2 : an ornamental branched candlestick 3 : a pendant earring usually with three ornaments hanging from a central piece Example Sentence: “I sat in my usual nook,...

Word of the week – engender

Netbits, Word Of The Week

engender; verb beget, procreate to cause to exist or to develop : produce to assume form : originate Example Sentence: The mayor hopes that the development of the new urban park will help to engender a sense of community among those who live downtown. Did you know?...

Word of the week – trattoria

Word Of The Week

restaurant; specifically : a usually small Italian restaurant Example Sentence: Asked by his brother to recommend a restaurant, Marco suggested his favorite trattoria, which has the best linguini Bolognese in the city. Did you know? In Italian, “trattore”...