The word Jedi comes from a fictional source, first used in the movie Star Wars: A New Hope. In the Star Wars universe, the Jedi exist as guardians, promoting peace, order, and justice whenever it is needed. They are, though, seen by us as romantic, not realistic.

The popular story is that during World War II, a military general visited one of the many airship stations operated by the U.S. Navy. Trying to find out what material an airship was made from, he tapped his finger against the fully pressurized envelope of a non-rigid Navy airship. The general described the sound he heard, "blimp," and blimps have been called blimps ever since.

The use of the term was inspired by a brilliant comedic sketch written and performed by the members of Monty Python's Flying Circus. I won't attempt to explain the reference; suffice to say that if you have ever seen the spam sketch, the use of the term becomes immediately apparent.

This is part of your training to learn. In a nutshell, a Jedi is a person who have sworn to protect the Galaxy from evil. I recommend studying the pages at the Force Academy for more information about Jedi/Sith and the Force. The lectures found here are most usefull: Light Jedi Lectures

This is a choice you alone can make. The way of the Light is certainly not the easy one. The only wealth we can promise you is knowledge and wisdom.

Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician known as the "father of medicine," named the condition on the basis of the Greek word for CROOKED.

Lou Montulli, currently the protocols manager in Netscape's client product division, wrote the cookies specification for Navigator 1.0, the first browser to use the technology. Montulli says there's nothing particularly amusing about the origin of the name: 'A cookie is a well-known computer science term that is used when describing an opaque piece of data held by an intermediary. The term fits the usage precisely; it's just not a well-known term outside of computer science circles.'"

The term and use of the word Jedi has been used in many different ways. There are some who believe it is undefinable in human language, while others promote a personal or universal definition. Currently, we don't officially reocognize an official definition. important thing to know about the Jedi, though, is that we promote a way (what is refered to as the Jedi Way), allowing us to follow the will of the Force.

Today, in the real word, we relate to many of the philosophies the Jedi in Star Wars hold. We realize many of the concepts they practice are based on actual philosophies which have existed in our reality. Some still do exist. Due to this realization, and due to the lack of morality and ethical concern found in many of our societies, we use the Jedi term as a way to focus on these issues.

Hellenismos was the Greek term used by the Roman Emperor Julian—one of the first figures to attempt to revive the religion after the advent of Christianity—to refer to the traditional religion of the Greeks and all those who embraced their religious culture. It is in this religious, inclusive sense that we reclaim and use the word today. (The word also has other unrelated meanings in modern Greek.)

MAmmals FIrst. The dietary practice is called "mafism" - lower case M - and one who practices it is a "mafist." (Not a mafioso.) The terms are lower case M because mafism, like vegetarianism, is not a religion. Mafism is not about a set of laws that you must follow, with things you are or are not allowed to do. It is about finding a middle road, between a traditional Western diet and vegetarianism, that is comfortable for you.

Back in the old days they believed that if you got drunk from alcohol you were taken over by a bad spirit. Hence the meaning of the word "Spirit."

There are a lot of popular theories, one of which involves a Monty Python episode. Here’s a site with details: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_(Monty_Python)

The term "Cherished Number" was originally coined to describe a registration having a sentimental value to its owner and which he/she wanted to keep in the family.

The acronym "DIN" stands for Deutsche Institut fuer Normung, The German standardisation institute. This is the body that takes care of standards for ski gear, such as the thickness of boot soles, binding setting numbers, and much more.

Obviously this refers to the size or diameter of the bore. Basically, the term came about from many years ago when there were very few ways of accurate measurement, as we know it today. Or perhaps more importantly, no standard that could be used by any Gunmaker, the length and breadth of the country, and each is the same measurement. So the way in which 12 bore was designated was by taking 1 lb of lead, dividing it into equal portions, dictated by the bore size required, eg.

How much caffeine is there in [drink/food/pill]? According to the National Soft Drink Association, the following is the caffeine content in mgs per 12 oz can of soda: Afri-Cola 100.0 (?) Jolt 71.2 Sugar-Free Mr. Pibb 58.8 Mountain Dew 55.0 (no caffeine in Canada) Diet Mountain Dew 55.0 Kick citrus 54 (36mg per 8oz can, caffeine from guarana) Mello Yellow 52.8 Surge 51.0 Tab 46.8 Battery energy drink -- 140mg/l = 46.7mg/can Coca-Cola 45.6 Diet Cola 45.6 Shasta Cola 44.4 Shasta Cherry Cola 44.

OK, now, the crucial piece of information you might be missing is that The Order of the Stick is a comic that parodies fantasy roleplaying games.specifically, Dungeons & Dragons. When the comic started out, it was only being seen by people who were already coming to my gaming site, so there was little expectation that anyone reading it wouldn.t .get. it. However, as we have spread in popularity, more and more people are finding their way to OOTS, and I.m hearing more about people who don.

To become a member of the Dark Jedi Order you need to be a member of the Imperial Order. Our Masters will watch your career and invite you to the Dark Jedi Order when it is time. The Dark Jedi Order is invite only, and only the best officers are chosen for entrance into the Dark Jedi Order.

The Wayback Machine is named in reference to the famous Mr. Peabody's WABAC (pronounced way-back) machine from the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon show.

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is an extensible common presentation service for management applications. MMC is included in the Windows? 2000 and XP operating systems.

In may 1999, a group of posters started a Jedi Council led by Sir Dizzy at a board called javafortress at the Star Wars vs Titanic website. The posters then moved to swfan.net and a battleground was created. Due to arguments between administrators and moderators most of the posters moved in protest and created another board called Coruscant City where a new battleground was created. Some of the remaining people started a new Jedi Council and the swfan.

A Jedi Knight is required to understand and be able to use the Force. He/she is expected to know and abide the Jedi Code and is 100% dedicated to the way of the Light. A Jedi is determined to help the weak and innocent as well as protecting the peace and Justice of the Galaxy. A Jedi Master is required to fulfill of the above, but to a much stronger degree.

Jimmy Durante recorded a song called "The Guy Who Found the Lost Chord," which recounts an old English legend about, in the words of Mike Pinder, "an organist who, while practicing one day, hit a particular chord which elevated his consciousness and he experienced what might be called nirvana or a glimpse of heaven -- perhaps a trance of sorts. However, as with all forms of stimulants, it was short lived and he moved one hand and could not find that special chord again.

Bail up was originally used to describe part of the process of fixing harness on bullock teams. It required a person to raise both arms to do up the straps. It came to mean "Stop and put up your hands" to the bushrangers, and is the Australian equivalent of the highwaymen‚s "Stand and Deliver", or the American "Stick em Up." Yes. The Wild Colonial Boy was not actually a Colonial.

Answer: From the French "serge de Nimes," a twill fabric made in Nimes, France from blue vegetable dyes from the indigo plant, which is why deeper hues of blue denim are called "indigo."

The term “Green Card” refers to the identification card that indicates that a person is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. The card serves as proof of their status. Interestingly, the cards no longer are green in color, yet the term “ Green Card” endures. This is because for many generations, and for all cards issued before 1976, the primary color of the cards was infact green.

Yes. Vader's commander effect applies to all allied characters without Force ratings, regardless of range. Both. Darth Vader, Dark Jedi's commander effect stacks with itself and it also stacks with other commander effects that grant bonuses to Attack. For example, if three Stormtroopers have each rolled a natural 1 during the skirmish, all other allies without a Force rating get +6 Attack from Darth Vader's commander effect.