Calendar Name Origins - Names of Months

ME = Middle English
OE = Old English
OF = Old French
OHG = Old High German


January - ME Januari(us), OE Januarius, translation of Latin Januarius, named after JANUS, god of beginnings.

February - ME OE Februarius from Latin Februarius, named for Februa, the feast of purification.

March - ME March(e), from Latin Martius, (month of) Mars.

April - ME Averil, OF Avril, Latin Aprilis mensis (month). The name may derive from the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.

May - ME OE Maius, Latin Maius mensis (month), from the Greek Maia, goddess of spring (growth).

June - ME Jun(e), OE Iunius, from Latin mensis Junius, named after the goddess Juno, Queen of the gods.

July - ME Julie, OE Julius, from Latin Julius (Caesar) after whom it was named in 44 BC. The original name was quintilis, fifth month in the early Roman calendar.

August - ME OE Agustus from Latin Augustus (Caesar) 8 BC. The original name was sextilis, sixth month in the early Roman calendar.

September - ME Septembre from Latin September, seventh month in the early Roman calendar

October - ME OE from Latin October, eighth month in the early Roman calendar

November - ME OE from Latin November, ninth month of the early Roman calendar, from novem NINE

December - ME Decembre from OF and Latin December, tenth month of the early Roman calendar (decem TEN + membri from mens MONTH + ri suffix).

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Source: http://www.calendar-origins.com/calendar-name-origins.html

Amy Winehouse's Cause of Death Unknown; Autopsy to be Performed Monday

An autopsy to determine Amy Winehouse's cause of death isn't expected until Monday, CNN reports.

"Inquiries continue into the circumstances of the death," police said in a statement. "At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained and there have been no arrests in connection with the incident."

Amy Winehouse Dead at 27

The 27-year-old singer, best known for her song "Rehab," was found dead Saturday in her London home. Although Winehouse had a longstanding history with drug abuse, police are making it clear that the cause of death is still unknown.

"I am aware of reports suggesting this death is the result of a suspected drugs overdose, but would like to re-emphasize that no post-mortem has yet been done and that it would be inappropriate to speculate on the cause of death," Metropolitan Police Superintendent Raj Kohli said.=

On Sunday, Winehouse's management company Metropolis Music issued a statement. "We are trying to come to terms with the death of a dear friend and colleague, the most amazing artist and talent," it read. "We will always remember Amy as a vibrant, funny, caring young woman who made everyone around her feel welcome. We have lost a very special person, part of our family."


Source: http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/tv/tvguide/article/Amy-Winehouse-s-Cause-of-Death-Unknown-Autopsy-1567891.php

Online Dictionary: Cambridge

There's a version of the Cambridge dictionary online. It's free, and in many situations it works better than Google Translator. The only problem is that it's monolingual (Enlish - English), so it requires more knowledge of the language. Because of that, beginners might have some problems using it. Apart from that, it's a great tool for students and teachers.

So, take a look: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

World Rock 'n Roll day

July 13th is the World Rock'n Roll day. This date was chosen for the celebration for being the one when, in 1985, the Live aid festival happened simultaneously in London and Philadephia. The Who, Status Quo, Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Madonna, Queen, Joan Baez, David Bowie, BB King, Mick Jagger, Sting, Scorpions, U2, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Black Sabbath participated in this festival, which was organized in order to help Ethiopia.

So, what's your favorite rock and roll band?

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13 de julho é o dia internacional do rock'n roll. Esta data foi escolhida para a comemoração por ser quando, em 1985, o festival Live Aid aconteceu simultaneamente em Londres e na Filadélfia. The Who, Status Quo, Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Madonna, Queen, Joan Baez, David Bowie, BB King, Mick Jagger, Sting, Scorpions, U2, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton e Black Sabbath participaram deste festival, que foi organizado para ajudar a Etiópia.

Então, qual é a sua banda de rock favorita?

Rolling Stone's 100 best albuns and songs from the 00's

It's kind of old, but still worth checking out: 100 best songs and albuns from the 00's, by Rolling Stone magazine

4th of July

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.