JUST A THOUGHT
"Success is not measured by the position one has reached in life, rather by the obstacles overcome while trying to succeed."
– Booker T. Washington
courtesy of Thought of the Day Archives, www.refdesk.com
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Looking for a summer job yet? Well, today, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Wave Waterpark will host a job fair for seasonal positions in the city of Vista's Parks and Community Services Department. More than 100 positions are available for the Wave Waterpark, Moonlight Amphitheatre, and Recreation Day Camp programs, including lifeguards, concessionaires, ticket sellers, camp counselors and more.
Jobs are open to youths age 16 and older (those interested in Wave aquatic positions should bring appropriate water attire for a swim test). The Wave Waterpark is located at 161 Recreation Drive in Vista. For more information, call Kenny Handler at (760) 726-1340, Ext. 1550, or Robert Rhoades at Ext. 1501.
WHAT'S HAPPENIN'
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is holding its monthly gathering at 2 p.m. today at the San Diego Vet Center, 2900 Sixth Ave. TAPS, committed to caring for those affected by the death of a loved one in the armed forces, welcomes parents, siblings, spouses, significant others, friends, other relatives or co-workers of military casualties. Come share a story, find comfort, make a new friend; listen as other survivors provide the connections and support that help you know you are not alone.
WORTH WATCHING
The Wiggles present a song-and-dance live concert called "Live Hot Potatoes." It features 25 songs, including "Fruit Salad," "Captain Feathersword Fell Asleep on His Pirate Ship," and "Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Car." Special features include an electronic storybook, "On the Road With The Wiggles," "Jukebox Song Selections," and "Sing Along With the Wiggles." Find it at your favorite bookstore or on the Web: www.thewiggles.com. The VHS is $12.49 and the DVD is $14.49.
THE WORD IS DESULTORY
DEH-sul-tor-ee
This adjective means 1) marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose (as used below); 2) not connected with the main subject; 3) disappointing in progress, performance, or quality.
Example sentence: "His studies are very desultory and eccentric, but he has amassed a lot of out-of-the-way knowledge which would astonish his professors." (Arthur Conan Doyle, from "A Study in Scarlet")
– Courtesy of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day Archives at www.m-w.com
Compiled by Jane Clifford from Web sites and news service reports.
