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From : ThreadBanger
The Threadbanger and Janome crew head to San Francisco for the Renegade Craft Fair! We raffle off free sewing machines and teach people how to make their own tote bag. Plus, great interviews with other Renegaders.Forum member Glass OnionForum member Ivy Frozen Don't Quilt Your Day JobParty BotsPrix PrixNous SavonsI Love Predictibility ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:26:54 -0400 San Francisco Renegade Craft Fair 2008, Thread Heads 10741429 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/ben-bishops-nathan-the-caveman-and-popgun-volume-2/10741429/
From : Pulp Secret - Comics News and Reviews
Today, we're checking out an indie OGN: Nathan The Caveman by Ben Bishop. Then we look at a comic book "mix tape": Popgun Volume 2. Lots of great short stories. Good stuff!nnThen, we dip into our viewer mail and talk about how to break into the comic book industry without having any artistic talent. ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:28:13 -0400 Ben Bishop's Nathan The Caveman and Popgun Volume 2 10729897 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/scifi-surplus-podcast-059/10729897/
From : SciFi Surplus
Thank you for taking your valuable time to listen to us. This is show number fifty-nine on the feed July 25th, 2008. Our topic in the Council of Great Relevance today is Introducing Kids to SciFi and Fantasy. In the news; Astronaut Edgar Mitchell talks about a cover-up of alien visitations on Earth, Joss Whedon s [...] ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:01:43 -0400 SciFi Surplus Podcast #059 10728680 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/demo-night-7-23-08/10728680/
From : The Wood Whisperer Woodworking Video Podcast
This is an excerpt from the live Demo Night that took place 7/23/08. The topic was creating Greene & Greene style joint for the Gadget Station project. Its a long video, but lots of details were covered and numerous questions were thrown out by the chat room. This was our best turnout yet with 180+ viewers! This isn't exactly as fun as the live experience but its a close second for those who couldn't make it. Enjoy! ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:36:40 -0400 Demo Night 7/23/08 10728620 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mother-podictionary-819/10728620/
From : podictionary - for word lovers - daily stories, trivia & dictionary etymology
Today s podictionary word brought to you by GoToMeeting. Try it free for 30 days by following the link www.gotomeeting.com/podcast I sometimes say that a common human experience breeds a word that is common across cultures and changes little over time. There isn t much in the world that s more common to human experience than having a mother, nor anything that means quite as much to most people.  So it should come as no surprise that this word has come down to us almost unchanged for as far back as we can see into the history of words. And also that it is one of the words that spans the entire width and breadth of Indo-European languages. Evidently we only started writing the TH in mother back in the early 1500s but may have been pronouncing it that way for some time beforehand. The Indo-European root was mater. Not too different for five to seven thousand years. Also, languages from Latin to Gaelic, and Greek to Russian share this maternal legacy. This is a word we not only all have in common, it is also a word we all use with great regularity.  Words like that just can t change because there are too many people around who know the word and will correct you if you start to pronounce it wrong or use it with a meaning that is just too far from their understanding of what it should mean. So again it is no surprise that we didn t get mother from Latin or French, but from the oldest Old English. I mentioned Sir Robert Cotton yesterday in my episode on the word mildew at the Oxford University Press blog.  While the meaning of mildew has changed a lot, the word mother has its first citation in the same document set I mentioned yesterday from Sir Robert s library. The Cotton Library is an important resource for people studying Old English. Unfortunately back in 1731almost a quarter of the ancient collection went up in smoke.  The documents had been brought together around the time of Shakespeare by Sir Robert Cotton and then had been moved in the early 1700s to the ironically named Ashburnham House. The librarian was understandably an enthusiast when it came to ancient documents and he had quite a pile of them in his own house nearby when tragedy struck.  In the dead of night his house burned down and destroyed numerous irreplaceable old manuscripts. An eyewitness—the headmaster of the school where this all took place—reported the panic stricken librarian stumbling out through the smoke in his nightshirt with bundles of old documents tucked under his arms. ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:01:23 -0400 mother - podictionary 819 10727746 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/polymer-clay-podcast-64-covering-glass-with-clay-ilysa-back-from-cha-bottle-of-hope-competition-by-s/10727746/
From : Polymer Clay podcast and TV
Come listen to Ilysa's report about the summer 2008 Crafts and Hobbies Association show in Chicago, we talk about covering glass with clay, discussion about the upcoming BOH awards, and other fun stuff. ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:42:00 -0400 Polymer Clay Podcast # 64 - covering glass with clay, Ilysa back from CHA, Bottle of Hope competition by Staedler this year 10728226 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tfttf301-previsualization-the-tech-guy/10728226/
From : Digital Photography Tips from the Top Floor (Audio/Video)
Let us dig up this old technique devised by Ansel Adams. By pre-visualizing your shots, you can get more consistent and reliable results. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops Meeet s Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th at Rio Grande Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS Godaddy coupon code / promo codes: Use code TIPS1 and save 10%! Use code TIPS2 and save 20% * ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:08:02 -0400 tfttf301 - Previsualization - The Tech Guy 10727425 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/287-more-july-giveaways/10727425/
From : Matt's Basement Workshop
It's near the end of July and it's time to give away some great schwag to some even greater listeners!! This week we have another set of 2-1/2 Whiteside Brass Height Gages for one lucky winner and another great title from Sterling Publishing for a second lucky listener. If you're interested in getting a set of your own gauges from Woodcraft click here, Whiteside Brass Height Gauges . WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!! If you have the time, please take the new listener survey, and when you do you'll be entered to win an iPod Touch. If you'd like to enter for free schwag or just have a comment, question or suggestion drop me a line at mattsbasementworkshop@gmail.com or head over to my website at www.mattsbasementworkshop.com or call our Skype Voicemail at 231 354-2338. Listen to today's show by clicking on the player below powered by Podbean.com To download directly to your computer Right Click on direct download, choose Save Target as ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:20:00 -0400 287 More July Giveaways 10729125 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/dean-haspiels-digital-dreams/10729125/
From : word balloon the comic creators interview show
Today a conversation with Eisner nominated artst Dean Haspeil. You may know Dean from his many collaborations with Harvey Pekar on his series American splendor and their Original graphic... WORDBALLOON features one on one interviews with the writers and artists behind today's pop culture favorites. The creative minds behind today's hottest comics, films, and Television , tell behind the scene stories providing a DVD like commentary on their works, without spoiling the stories. Hosted by Chicago Radio Host John Siuntres, Wordballoon covers the cult entertainment scene , like no other podcast. ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:05:00 -0400 Dean Haspiel's Digital Dreams 10725714 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/indy-mogul-hall-of-fame-episode-4/10725714/
From : Indy Mogul - DIY filmmaking
Today we honor Ciwi286, the newest inductee into the Indy Mogul Hall of Fame. Ciwi, the proud winner of last Halloween's Pumpkin Carving Contest, is not only one of the number one posters (helping others and keeping the forums exciting), but he also manages the "Build Plan Portal". Congrats Ciwi! ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:06:03 -0400 Indy Mogul Hall of Fame: Episode 4 10721443 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/weeping-birch/10721443/
From : The Victory Garden | PBS
Garden correspondent Paul Epsom answers a viewer's question about the health of her weeping birch tree. ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0400 Weeping Birch 10731013 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/q-is-for-amvs/10731013/
From : Viga the Otagal
Viga's top ten AMV and a few rants and raves about AMV's! DOWNLOAD HERE! 10. 'Cause I'm A Blonde (I prefer the first version!) by Ingress Production 9. Stop Watching Anime and Go Outside by Doki... This is an anime, manga, gaming and geek podcast. It's all in the POV of an otaku girl and the occasional fanboy. ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:23:00 -0400 "Q" is for AMV's 10714538 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/pet-fish-talk-show-07-23-2008/10714538/
From : Pet Fish Talk Show
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From : Digital Photography Tips from the Top Floor (Audio/Video)
Release Pixie here with a quick little update/reminder for the TFTTF Listener Meet re coming up fast, so stop into the forums and let us know if you ll be there. We d love to meet you! PS: Sorry about the sound, I need a new mic stand -Release Pixie » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: San Francisco Meet s Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS Godaddy coupon code / promo codes: Use code TIPS1 and save 10%! Use code TIPS2 and save 20% * ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:16:39 -0400 Listener Meet & Greet Reminder #1 10712600 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gareth-jones-on-speed-64-for-23-july-2008/10712600/
From : Gareth Jones On Speed
#64 The British International Motor Show - Part #2. Continuing our coverage from Excel in London. The Alfa-Romeo Mito, The Lotus Eco-Elise, The Electric Lightning GT. Exclusive Interview Ian Sanderson and John Patterson the men behind this astonishing new British car. We pick our stars at the show. Plus Zog goes off-road in a Land Rover in Docklands. ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:30:00 -0400 Gareth Jones On Speed #64 for 23 July 2008 10712601 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gareth-jones-on-speed-63-for-23-july-2008/10712601/
From : Gareth Jones On Speed
#63 The British International Motor Show - Part #1. Reporting from Excel in London, we crawl all over the new Vauxhall Insignia, Ford Fiesta, and Cadillac CTS. Zog reveals the one thing he hates at the show. Plus we attend the launch of the new Lotus Evora, and talk to its designer Russell Carr. ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:30:00 -0400 Gareth Jones On Speed #63 for 23 July 2008 10708852 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/x-men-legacy-214-batgirl-1-and-method-mans-comic-book/10708852/
From : Pulp Secret - Comics News and Reviews
In this episode of The Stack, we've got reviews of X-Men Legacy #214, Batgirl #1 and Avengers: The Initiative #15. Then in the speed round we check out The Goblin Chronicles #3, 1985 #3, Joker's Asylum: Poison Ivy, The Flash #242, Method Man.nnThen in our viewer mail, John asks if comic book industry rivalries are good for comic books. If you have an opinion, let us know in the comments or email us at tips@pulpsecret.com! ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:13:03 -0400 X-Men Legacy #214, Batgirl #1 and Method Man's Comic Book 10717326 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/episode-cliii-comiccon-08-pt-1-preview-night-efx-collectibles-revealed/10717326/
From : Star Wars Action News
Comic Con 2008 has begun and one of the most anticipated things about htis year's San Diego Comic Con is that it is the official launch of a new Star Wars collectibles company--eFX Collectibles! For those of you who can't be here at the con, we have interviewed eFX's Barry Jones and he walks us through all the great items they have on display, such as the 1:1 scale McQuarrie Darth Vader helmet, the Studio Scale Luke Skywalker's X-Wing, Asoka's lightsaber from the Clone Wars, and much more! Plus he gives us the rundown on two other licenses eFX is announcing--Battlestar Galactica and Dr. Who! Also this week, our friends at Sideshow Collectibles have donated a Light of the Jedi art print to give away for those of you not able to come to the convention. Listen for details on how to enter and win! We'll be back soon with more ComicCon goodness, so stay tuned to swactionnews.com all this weekend for more from ComicCon International 2008! ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:00:00 -0400 Episode CLIII: ComicCon 08 Pt 1: Preview Night--eFX Collectibles Revealed 10709733 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/geekson-comicon-meet-and-greet-2008/10709733/
From : GeeksOn
When: Saturday July 26th 7:30pm Where: Yard House 1023 4th Ave San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-9273 Why: Cause you're a big geek, thats why ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:46:35 -0400 GeeksOn Comicon Meet and Greet 2008 10716892 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mosquito-podictionary-817/10716892/
From : podictionary - for word lovers - daily stories, trivia & dictionary etymology
This episode sponsored by Audible.com. For a free audio bookplease visit audiblepodcast.com/podictionary People have suffered the whining buzzing and itching biting of mosquitoes for time out of mind.  For this reason Old English had a name for these little blood sucking creatures. But it wasn t mosquito. It was gnat. Somehow the word gnat survived the arrival of mosquito although was displaced in meaning and now refers not specifically to mosquitoes, but to little hovering bugs in general. In 1572 a geography enthusiast named Richard Hakluyt got a letter from one Henry Hawks. Richard Hakluyt was in the midst of writing a whole bunch of books that told the tales of English exploration over the high seas and to foreign lands. Richard himself didn’t do much traveling abroad but he read everything he could get his hands on in as many languages as he could manage, then reproduced the stories in English. Henry Hawks was writing to Richard because Henry Hawks had firsthand experience living in Mexico.  In one passage Henry describes high mortality rates due to illness in the cities in Mexico based in part on the heat, and in part on these insects that bite both men and women in their sleep. These he called muskitos. Now you might at first think this was a Native American word to describe these annoying and evidently fatal flies, but in fact the word had arrived with the Spanish and had an Indo-European root. In Latin musca meant fly so mosquito literally means little fly. But this Latin word root appeared in the Americas in another unexpected guise as well, this time in the hands of early settlers. One of the things Europeans brought with them that Native North Americans didn t have was firearms.  These killed more rapidly than mosquitoes but their name had a familiar ring to it, they were called muskets. A musket got its name from the same root as a mosquito.  Here s how that worked. Back in France before the Norman Conquest bird fanciers had a special name for the male sparrow hawk.  These bird fanciers weren t bird watchers as you might think of today, instead they were hunters who used birds of prey to help them hunt.  It just so happens that the male sparrow hawk is quite small compared to the female. For this reason he was called a fly, or musche. Meanwhile other hunters used bow and arrow. One day someone invented a crossbow. The crossbow shoots a powerful arrow, the arrow itself is usually stocky but shorter than that used with a regular bow. Some smart-aleck nicknamed these diminutive arrows after the diminutive birds since they both flew to their target. Over time the name transferred to the crossbow itself. Then when technology replaced crossbows with guns, the name was applied there as musket. ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:01:01 -0400 mosquito - podictionary 817 10707129 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/scifi-surplus-podcast-parsec-awards-submission-2/10707129/
From : SciFi Surplus
Hi, this is Casey from SciFi Surplus, your home for News, Talk, Geeks and Fun. It seems that I messed two things up. The first is that I accidentally posted the audio for show number 57 in the name of show 58. Please re-download show 58 manually through iTunes or whatever podcatcher you use, If [...] ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:31:11 -0400 SciFi Surplus Podcast Parsec Awards Submission 2 10697965 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/geekson-ep-098/10697965/
From : GeeksOn
GeeksOn roleplaying in ice worlds!! We explore ideas about roleplaying in frozen enviroments. ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:08:12 -0400 GeeksOn Ep 098 10696436 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/how-to-attend-and-throw-a-yard-sale-decor-it-yourself/10696436/
From : ThreadBanger
Do you need some extra cash? Is your clutter piling up on you? The perfect Summer solution is a how-to on throwing and attending a Yard Sale.  This week we show you how to prep and carry-out a successful sale, and show you how to spot a score. A few key points will help you spot the key piece for your wardrobe or next DIY project. The Bedford Circus of FoolsCraigslistHippo Sect ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:42:02 -0400 How-To Attend and Throw a Yard Sale - Decor It Yourself 10693720 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/raging-bullets-episode-125-a-dc-comics-fan-podcast/10693720/
From : Raging Bullets
Episode 125: HOLY RAGING BATMANIA: This mega 125th celebration show is loaded with Dark Knight goodness. We dissect Batman Begins, Gotham Knight and Dark Knight, chatting about themes from all 3 films and raging about the best Batweekend of film going in a long time. Join us in celebration 125 episodes of Raging Bullets. NOTE: Donât worry this isnât the norm. Weâll be back to the regular show length next episode, lol. We wanted to give you our best Batman effort ever and here it is. Time stamps and show notes: 0:00 Show opening, shout out to Gypsy CafÃâs August 10th Raging Bullets Geek Brunch (www.myspace.com/gypsycafe), Wizard World Chicago, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com,www.DCElseworlds.blogspot.com, our new contest (Ragingcontest@gmail.com) and more. 10:21 Batman Begins 2:40:00 Gotham Knight 3:33:20 Dark Knight 5:45:50 Show closing 5:52:20 Blooper Reel Weâll be back next week with Episode 126. Tuesday or Wednesday to give you some time to listen to this one. Check Ragingbullets.com and the forum for regular updates. Donât forget to submit your own content for the web site and the show. We love your participation. ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:07:00 -0400 Raging Bullets Episode 125 : A DC Comics Fan Podcast 10695468 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/scifi-surplus-podcast-058/10695468/
From : SciFi Surplus
Thank you for taking your valuable time to listen to us. This is show number 058 on the feed July 22nd, 2008. Our big topic today is Conventions. In the news is The Dark Knight, Caprica, the New Trek poster, and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. SciFi Surplus is presented by Audible.com A-U-D-I-B-L-E. The Internet s leading [...] ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:39:17 -0400 SciFi Surplus Podcast #058 10700786 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/the-season-pass-37-07-21-08/10700786/
From : The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park and Attr
Thrillride.com Creator Robert Coker is back in the Season Pass Discussion Room! He joins Doug Barnes (Owner and Producer of The Season Pass Podcast) as they discuss www.blooloop.com, more Six Flags woes, other views of the InBev Purchase, Pixar in DCA, future trip to Knottâs, and so much more. Enjoy episode 37! Check out the website www.seasonpasspodcast.com - Join the Season Pass Forums when your over there and become our friend on our new MySpace and FaceBook Sites! : ) Want your âTheme/Amusement Park Funâ Pictures on the Season Pass Website? Send them to seasonpasspodcast@gmail.com or doug@seasonpasspodcast.com and weâll post it! Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@seasonpasspodcast.com matt@seasonpasspodcast.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. â 1-916-248-5524 Thanx to each one of you for listening to the show. Your support is extremely appreciated. seasonpasspodcast@gmail.comThe International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related. Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks. ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:23:00 -0400 The Season Pass # 37, 07/21/08 10685891 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/episode-13-jason-vs-dracula/10685891/
From : Bookbabble
Bookbabble Episode 13: Jason vs Dracula! Recorded 16 July 2008 Babblers: Gem, Bjorn, Donny Synopsis: To commemorate Episode 13, the babblers made horror and superstition as a theme for today's show.  Didn't eventually talk about superstition, but plenty of horror movie talk, horror-related reads and some recommendations.  Also, terrifying developments on Nicole Ritchie's new book, Bjorn's thoughts on the terrifying Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris, and is there such a thing as a soul? Show Length:  58:38 mins Special Note: Look up the reference to The Big Lebowski yourself!   Links: Wikipedia entry on 13 (because you won't know how to find it, of course!) Tech Nation with Michio Kaku - the teleportation is a reality! Southern Vampire series ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:00:28 -0400 Episode 13: Jason vs Dracula! 10689825 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/the-best-of-the-best/10689825/
From : Heath, The Batman Geek
QuickTime Share by: vPIP Embed (copy .we have one free day before we start helping James set up his booth for the San Diego Comic Con .that would be the worlds largest pop culture, comic, etc, etc event in the whole world ..anyway we did all kinds of stuff on our free day but for me, what I filmed at Coronado made the day. As most of you know I was in the Army, it s how Glenna and I met, and I still have the upmost respect for the armed forces. Especialy groups like the Seals, Rangers, SF, etc. It takes a certain kind of person to want to and be able to make it through the training. For every 10 that volunter to be a Seal, 7-8 will not make it . I ve the privlage of meeting some Seals, some Rangers, even some MI6 fellows ..and I am glad there are those who are still willing to join the military. It s not an easy life, I know .I still think about my time and some things I will never forget I hope you enjoy this brief glimpse, these fellows are in week 2, they were training mid day, in the hot sun, running to the ocean, paddling out to sea, coming back in over the rocks and waves, in full uniform (when those things get wet, they weigh a ton) , carring the boat which weighs .what must feel like a ton, over their heads, it can t touch their heads, btw, any infranction, any deviation and you are corrected .all this while people are watching .tough is too mild a word for how that must feel ..but still they did it, over and over again for hours ..it makes me look at my fat gut and feel guilty ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:50:43 -0400 The Best of the Best 10685231 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/an-hour-a-week-150/10685231/
From : An Hour A Week? Cub Scout Podcast
Show #150-Good Vibrations Tonight - our Pack s Road Cleanup, July Roundtable part 1, Fast Tracks, giving awards to leaders, some calendar suggestions, and what to do during the rest of your Summer. Links: Scouts to have their own piece of old Florida BSA Legal Article about school access Tonight’s show sponsored by Badge Magic ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:29:04 -0400 An Hour A Week? #150 10681999 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/honey-podictionary-816/10681999/
From : podictionary - for word lovers - daily stories, trivia & dictionary etymology
Today s episode brought to you by Grammar Girl s new book. Look for the link at grammar.quickanddirtytips.com Honey is a very old word but it is a bit of an unusual word in that most words that represent something very common to our human experience have a pretty wide usage across many languages. This is only partly true of honey. In most Indo-European languages the word for honey is not related to our word honey, but instead to an actual Indo-European root meaning honey. This root does make its way into English in words like mellifluous and molasses.  But only Germanic based languages use the word honey or its relatives. As logic would have it that means that honey shows up as an English word back in Old English. As a basic word that so many people would have experience with it turned up early too; the Oxford English Dictionary first citation is from the year 875. But Germanic languages are Indo-European languages too, so why did we end up with a different word for honey? It seems that like many words the parent of honey spread in meaning and got applied to numerous things. Etymologists think that perhaps the word root behind honey might originally not have meant this sweet sticky substance, but a yellow honey-like color instead. So honey was an important enough article that in Germanic it overtook other meanings of the word, which in Sanskrit and Greek were retained as color words. Honey from bees is certainly the oldest meaning of the word honey, but the word gets applied to lots of other things we like, especially our loved-ones. The first citation someone calling their sweetheart honey is found in 1350 in a translation of a French story known as William of Palerne or Guillaume de Palerme. This story has an unexpected etymological circularity. I m sure the honey as sweetheart reference was merely incidental in the translation but the main love interest in the story is daughter to the Roman Emperor, a girl named Melior. Clearly Melior is a name chosen for its sweetness and etymological connection to mel the Latin word for honey. ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:01:57 -0400 honey - podictionary 816