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miscellaneous postings by Lawrence R. Spencer

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WORD OF THE DAY: INSOUCIANT

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WORD OF THE DAY:

in·sou·ci·ant

adjective

free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant.

Origin:
1820–30;  < French,  equivalent to in- in-3  + souciant  present participle of soucier  to worry < Vulgar Latin *sollicītāre,  for Latin sollicitāre  to disturb; see solicitous

Example:  Here is a modern master of insouciant humor, Colin Mochrie, performing on the TV show “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?”   (One of the funniest shows ever produced!)

...and other stuff, BULLSHIT

DUCK DRILLING DISASTER

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Since fishing and oil reserves are dwindling in Alaska, Duck Drilling has become a vital industry during recent years.  However, the most recent negative fall-out from Duck Drilling resulted in a massive spillage of rubber ducks  into the Chena River in Fairbanks, AK, in the worst rubber duck-related catastrophe in recent years.  Duck drilling has become a major environmental issue in the region due to these accidental spills which pollute the waterways and distract normal ducks from their daily routines.

The duck spill spreads downstream!

Massive clean-up efforts begin with volunteers from the “Duck Patrol”.

(With NO support from the Duck Drillers, of course)

(Photos by  Flickr Set user xyzpdqfoo, Jason Ahrns)