- Question:-How long is a blue moon - as in "Once in a blue moon?"?
The phrase "Once in a blue moon". How often does it pop up and what is it?
Answer:-A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. (The origins of the term go back to something about blue being unusual or magical.) This happens once about every 2 1/2 years. - Question:-What does this quote mean? "See once in a while, once in a blue moon, people will surprise you...?
"See once in a while, once in a blue moon, people will surprise you, and once in a while people may even take your breath away"
Answer:-it means something is "rare" - Question:-What is something you only do once in a blue moon?
BQ: Did you know there's a blue moon tonight?
Answer:-go out on the town - Question:-What is it meant by 'every once in a blue moon' here?
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Every once in a blue moon, I'll make some remark thinking this is the time I'm going to get a smile out of her.
Answer:-The meaning of the statement every once in a blue moon, means every once in a while something occurs. - Question:-Question for married men. Does it seem you only do something right once in a blue moon?
inspired by the song Once in a blue moon-Earl Thomas Conley
It's about a man and wife who are having some hard times.
Answer:-I do things right all the time. It's convincing her that I'm right that happens once in a blue moon. - Question:-Do you ever have a cigarette once in a blue moon?
I like to take a couple hits on one every so often (we're talking once every two months or so).
Am I the only one?
Answer:-im about to go for 1 right now=thnx for reminding me - Question:-Comments on once in a blue moon day poem?
Once in a blue moon
when you're tired of
being blue
and cannot stand
to watch any more news
of fires or crashes
or Washington
gone mad and
have become bored from
eating to find comfort
over stress of wallet
growing so thin
You need to be taken
away from the pain
the injustice of life
and then
something happens
to make your world
seem okay
you're blessed to witness
a good thing happen
to a good person
where they find their
deserved
just reward.
Sometimes, I'll have
a day like that
and today
was that once
in a blue moon
day.
Answer:-LOVE IT - Question:-Where does the Phrase "once in a blue moon come from"?
Where does the Phrase "once in a blue moon come from"
Answer:-"Once in a blue moon" means *exceedingly* rare (in fact, something you might NEVER see!)... much rare than the "second full moon in a month" explanation suggests.
In fact. . . sorry to all those who have accepted the notion, but the "second full moon in a month" explanation is incorrect in two respects.
First, the astronomical use of the expression "blue moon" is very recent and is NOT the source of the old expression "once in a blue moon" , which appeared in print as early as 1528 -- and seems to have more to do with a LITERAL "blue moon" (a rare occurrence, at best)
Second, the "second full moon" explanation was itself based on a misunderstanding of the astronomical use of the term!
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The Astronomical Mistake
This "second full moon" explanation, popularized by the board game "Trivial Pursuit" is actually based on a mistake in a 1946 article in Sky & Telescope magazine.
In 1999 the magazine printed two articles on the subject by way of retraction
A) explaining the REAL meaning of the astronomical expression (which is somewhat more complicated than the catchy "second full moon" idea),
"What's a Blue Moon?"
explains the correct astronomical usge -- when a season contained four full moons, the third was known as a "blue moon" -- and how the 1946 mistake came about
http://skytonight.com/observing/objects/moon/3304131.html?page=1&c=y
and
B) tracing just how the mistake was made and has spread into popular lore (via radio, Trivial Pursuit and newspaper articles)
"Once in a Blue Moon:Fact and fantasy about blue Moons" by Philip Hiscock
(opening snip)
"According to old folklore," some people say, the second full Moon in a calendar month is called a "blue Moon." They go on to explain that this is the origin of the expression "once in a blue Moon." But it isn't true! The term "blue Moon" has been around a long time, well over 400 years, but its calendrical meaning has become widespread only in the last 20 years."
http://skytonight.com/observing/objects/moon/3305141.html
Compare
http://www.wilsonsalmanac.com/bluemoon.html
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The REAL Origins
But all the astronomical uses (even the correct one!) are very recent, and have nothing to do with the origins of the expression "Once in a blue moon"
An sample explanation of the meaning
E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Blue Moon: Once in a blue moon. Very rarely indeed.
On December 10th, 1883, we had a “blue moon.” The winter was unusually mild.
http://www.bartleby.com/81/2105.html
Here is an explanation of just what the older "blue moon" of the expresion was:
"Once in a Blue Moon" is a phrase that refers to something that in all likelihood will never happen at all or only far off in the future. . . . The expression itself derives from the extremely rare, actually blue-tinged Moon caused by atmospheric layers of forest-fire smoke or volcanic dust at just the right height and visual angle, a rare occurrence."
http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/bluemoonFARQ.html
(Also note that the original "blue moon" need not be a FULL moon.)
See also the summary & links at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_moon - Question:-How can you continue to patronize a SECRET once in a blue moon voting system in USA?
We currently have secret system where you can NOT Verify/trace/validate or monitor your ballot cast, like you might watch your own bank account.
Answer:-I take a picture with my cell phone when I vote to show what I voted for!
PS POWER TO THE PEOPLE! - Question:-Can you describe how your once in a blue moon ballot cast in USA helps you or your family?
You can suggest why or why not representative govt is a joke in the Banana republic of/by/for the wealthy few in USA.
Answer:-It does not help. It is an illusion to make you believe you are making a difference..even if it is real votes, they are puppet people that you vote for.
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
once in a blue moon
Sunday, October 23, 2011
once upon a time
- Question:-Where can I watch Once Upon a Time streaming online?
Anyone know where I can find episodes streaming online?
Answer:- - Question:-what are the characters zodiacs in the once upon a time series?
Red riding hood and evil queen etc...
This is the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rga4rp4j5… what do you think? better than twilight?
Answer:- - Question:-What was the song that played in the promo for Once Upon A Time?
Answer:- - Question:-Quick question, whens the third addition once upon time magical book due to be release(next testament)?
I heard its more better than the old testament and new testament. Also, there's more horrific genocide you christians have such a sadistic imagination.
Answer:-Quick spelling corrections:
"Quick question:", not "Quick question,"
"edition", not addition
"when's", not "whens" (as if that were a word)
"once upon a time", not "once upon time"
"released", not "release" (and you need a space there)
I'll give you three guess who won't be on the short list to help write it. - Question:-What ideas do you have for a once upon a time cardstock stack?
I just bought a once upon a time cardstock stack and not sure what type of pictures to use to make a scrapbook out of it any ideas?
Answer:-Time to get creative!
We did a swap on Yahoo Groups with these .. not just for the girls but the boys as well .. the Prince and Princesses ..
If you have animals, kids, adults, birthdays, holidays, you name it .. time to get creative ..
It's a really pretty set actually ... the other pages are very vintage as well .. have fun! - Question:-How long time ago is it to refer to "Once upon a time" ?
I have never heard this expression "Once upon a time" except fairy tales. Is it strange if I use it in everyday conversation ? When it is used, how old do you think the story is I am talking about ?
Answer:-It just means a while ago. People use it in everyday language but usually only jokingly: "Once upon a time I cared." It usually means a long time ago. But it has no definite reference of time. - Question:-Can you give once-upon- a time popular products but failed to maintain its luster and quickly dissipates?
Can you give once-upon- a time popular products but failed to maintain its luster and quickly dissipates in the air. Can you also provide your reasons for its failure particularly in attracting consumers to stay behind their products and services?
Thank you so much...
Answer:-This is 90% of all products. The more complex a product, the more complex it is to stay a big brand. (Autos, TV's, things like that). The less complex a product, then it is more about advertising to maintain your base and hit new targets (Safety Pins, Pop, Jeans). - Question:-What are some decoration ideas for a "Once Upon a Time..." school dance?
Our Valentine's Dance for school (grades 7-9) has a "Once Upon a Time..." theme. what are some cool decorating ideas?
Something we are doing already is projecting copied coloring pages (of a castle and of a carriage) onto the walls. Then we will trace the images and paint them. Does that make sense?
Oh and we don't have a HUGE budget...
Answer:-Lots of red, white and silver balloons.
Do the copied pages onto large rolls of paper and paint them with poster paint/tempura paint.
Use some poster board and flowing fabric (cheap stuff is only $1 at WalMart) to make princess caps. Think of the ones that are like long pointy caps that have fabric coming down and looping around the princess' neck.
That way you can have a fun fairy tale dance and it shouldn't cost a lot of money at all...especially if you use the balloons really creatively. - Question:-What is another way to begin a story instead of using 'Once upon a time'?
I wanted something more sophisticated then using 'Once upon a time'
Can anyone help me out?
Answer:-A long time ago in a galaxy far far away...... - Question:-How to write a good once a upon a time story?
How to write a good once a upon a time story?
can you write a really good story for me? I want to read some really good examples from you. Best one gets the points.
Once upon a time(add details)...and every day....until one day....and because of that...and because of that...until finally...and because of that....and now.
Answer:-Once upon a time there was a fellow by the name of Ryan who thought he had figured out the best way to get others to do his homework for him. See what he tried to do was cheat and creatively word a question on a Homework Help forum to see how many foolish ones would write a story for him. What Ryan didn't know was this was a foolish tactic as everyone knows it is not nice to cheat and being cute while trying to get others to do your work for you will only lead to further problems once Ryan had to actually get a job and try that crap there. As time went by a mean ogre came by and helped Ryan by trying to get him to see the errors of his ways and cheating on your homework and turning other peoples work to your teacher as your own is wrong and is essentially plagiarism which is a big word that the mean ogre hoped Ryan understood. Ryan later felt bad for trying to trick all the homework help village folks and wrote his own story and felt much better for himself by doing his own work and being rewarded by a grade that he truly deserved without cheating the system and Ryan and the mean ogre lived happily ever after.
Friday, October 21, 2011
once upon a time
- Question:-What song was used in the trailer for Once Upon a Time?
So I'm really looking forward to the new show on ABC coming out Sunday. I watched the trailer for it and I was just wondering what song was used in the trailer.
Thanks!
Answer:- - Question:-Once Upon A Time In America- How incredible is it!!?
Answer:- - Question:-Quick question, whens the third addition once upon time magical book due to be release(next testament)?
I heard its more better than the old testament and new testament. Also, there's more horrific genocide you christians have such a sadistic imagination.
Answer:-Quick spelling corrections:
"Quick question:", not "Quick question,"
"edition", not addition
"when's", not "whens" (as if that were a word)
"once upon a time", not "once upon time"
"released", not "release" (and you need a space there)
I'll give you three guess who won't be on the short list to help write it. - Question:-What ideas do you have for a once upon a time cardstock stack?
I just bought a once upon a time cardstock stack and not sure what type of pictures to use to make a scrapbook out of it any ideas?
Answer:-Time to get creative!
We did a swap on Yahoo Groups with these .. not just for the girls but the boys as well .. the Prince and Princesses ..
If you have animals, kids, adults, birthdays, holidays, you name it .. time to get creative ..
It's a really pretty set actually ... the other pages are very vintage as well .. have fun! - Question:-How long time ago is it to refer to "Once upon a time" ?
I have never heard this expression "Once upon a time" except fairy tales. Is it strange if I use it in everyday conversation ? When it is used, how old do you think the story is I am talking about ?
Answer:-It just means a while ago. People use it in everyday language but usually only jokingly: "Once upon a time I cared." It usually means a long time ago. But it has no definite reference of time. - Question:-Can you give once-upon- a time popular products but failed to maintain its luster and quickly dissipates?
Can you give once-upon- a time popular products but failed to maintain its luster and quickly dissipates in the air. Can you also provide your reasons for its failure particularly in attracting consumers to stay behind their products and services?
Thank you so much...
Answer:-This is 90% of all products. The more complex a product, the more complex it is to stay a big brand. (Autos, TV's, things like that). The less complex a product, then it is more about advertising to maintain your base and hit new targets (Safety Pins, Pop, Jeans). - Question:-What are some decoration ideas for a "Once Upon a Time..." school dance?
Our Valentine's Dance for school (grades 7-9) has a "Once Upon a Time..." theme. what are some cool decorating ideas?
Something we are doing already is projecting copied coloring pages (of a castle and of a carriage) onto the walls. Then we will trace the images and paint them. Does that make sense?
Oh and we don't have a HUGE budget...
Answer:-Lots of red, white and silver balloons.
Do the copied pages onto large rolls of paper and paint them with poster paint/tempura paint.
Use some poster board and flowing fabric (cheap stuff is only $1 at WalMart) to make princess caps. Think of the ones that are like long pointy caps that have fabric coming down and looping around the princess' neck.
That way you can have a fun fairy tale dance and it shouldn't cost a lot of money at all...especially if you use the balloons really creatively. - Question:-What is another way to begin a story instead of using 'Once upon a time'?
I wanted something more sophisticated then using 'Once upon a time'
Can anyone help me out?
Answer:-A long time ago in a galaxy far far away...... - Question:-How to write a good once a upon a time story?
How to write a good once a upon a time story?
can you write a really good story for me? I want to read some really good examples from you. Best one gets the points.
Once upon a time(add details)...and every day....until one day....and because of that...and because of that...until finally...and because of that....and now.
Answer:-Once upon a time there was a fellow by the name of Ryan who thought he had figured out the best way to get others to do his homework for him. See what he tried to do was cheat and creatively word a question on a Homework Help forum to see how many foolish ones would write a story for him. What Ryan didn't know was this was a foolish tactic as everyone knows it is not nice to cheat and being cute while trying to get others to do your work for you will only lead to further problems once Ryan had to actually get a job and try that crap there. As time went by a mean ogre came by and helped Ryan by trying to get him to see the errors of his ways and cheating on your homework and turning other peoples work to your teacher as your own is wrong and is essentially plagiarism which is a big word that the mean ogre hoped Ryan understood. Ryan later felt bad for trying to trick all the homework help village folks and wrote his own story and felt much better for himself by doing his own work and being rewarded by a grade that he truly deserved without cheating the system and Ryan and the mean ogre lived happily ever after. - Question:-What is the myth of the Once upon a time in Mumbai?
Who is Haji Mastan Mirza?
What myth is in the Bollywood movie Once upon a time in Mumbai?
Please give me details.
Answer:-You can read more about him here- He was a high profile smuggler in Mumbai. It also has comparsons from once upon a time in Mumbai in the end
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haji_Mastan
The myth could be that though Mastan is portrayed as an underworld don or goon in the movie, he never was in real life. He was a very shrewd smuggler and lead a very elite lifestyle.
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