“Tapa” is the Spanish word for “lid”, and there is no clear rationale for why this word came to be used for an appetizer. There are lots of explanations cited, all of which seem to involve the temporary covering of one’s glass of wine with a plate or item of food to either p...
To be on the lam is to be in flight, to have escaped from prison. “On the lam” is American slang that originated at the end of the 19th century. The word “lam” also means to “beat” or “thrash”, as in “lambaste”. So “on the lam” might derive from the phrase “to ...
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In his new film, “For Love of the Game,” Kevin Costner plays an aging Detroit Tigers pitcher on the mound for what may be his final game. The 44-year-old movie star looks like the real thing--he walks, talks and throws an 80 mph fastball just like a bona fide baseball player. ...
Energetically written and directed by Stephen Sommers, “The Mummy” is harmless enough and poses no great threat to the moral fiber of America, but it would be nice if it had more to get excited about than the ability to create a massive spooky face out of a mountain of sand. ...