Why do they call it a "blue ribbon commission"?

bluestateguy

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Fri Dec-08-06 09:55 PM
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Why do they call it a "blue ribbon commission"?

And who gets to wear the ribbon?

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ClassWarrior

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Fri Dec-08-06 09:59 PM
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1. Because they're usually comprised of people...

...who resemble championship hogs? :shrug:

NGU.

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Redstone

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:03 PM
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4. Composed, not comprised. Just thought you'd like to know.

Redstone

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kiahzero

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:05 PM
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8. His usage was fine:

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=comprised

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Redstone

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:06 PM
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9. No no no no no, because people use it wrong, that doesn't make it right.

Redstone

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ClassWarrior

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:08 PM
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10. I was hoping for a laugh, not an English lesson.

:rofl:

But I do appreciate proper grammar, so thanks for the tip. :thumbsup:

NGU.

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Redstone

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:09 PM
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12. Ya welcome.

Redstone

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kiahzero

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:20 PM
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14. 200+ years isn't long enough to incorporate new meaning?

Especially new meaning similar to the original meaning?

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Redstone

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:23 PM
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15. Nope. If "comprise" and "compose" didn't have different meanings, one of them would be

meaningless. And I hate to lose any words.

I wish "quondam" was still around, for example.

Redstone

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TomClash

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:38 PM
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17. Well, farewell is here so . . .

say so long to goodbye! :silly:

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Redstone

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:02 PM
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2. Now, that's a damn good question. I hope someone can answer it.

In other words, fuck if I know, but I'll be interested in seeing if someone else does.

Thought I was good with trivia, but I guess not.

Redstone

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originalpckelly

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:04 PM
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5. See reply three.

It should give the full answer.

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originalpckelly

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:03 PM
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3. Here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ribbon_Commission

Then as to why the blue ribbon is the best:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_ribbon

This is why they call it a blue ribbon:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Riband

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Redstone

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:05 PM
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6. Well, damn, wikipedia really is worth something. Thank you.

Redstone

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originalpckelly

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:09 PM
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11. Yep, it is actually pretty amazing...

the articles are usually of high quality, because there is a very intense editing and monitoring process. That whole bit about Seigenthaler was actually quite freaky, and surprising because they usually find vandalism pretty quickly. I guess no one wanted to take care of his article.

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Redstone

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:11 PM
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13. Well, with an enterprise that large, things do fall through the cracks. And I think it is

so successful because out of all the subjects out there, there's at least ONE person who is passionate about that subject, yes?

Redstone

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Mist

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:05 PM
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7. From Dictionary.com:

"of superior quality or prominence; first rate; specially selected." I guess the third meaning, "specially selected," is the
intended meaning. I think it's more than a bit affected; makes them sound like winners of a spelling bee or a bake-off, or something.

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peace13

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Fri Dec-08-06 10:35 PM
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16. Yes specially selected!

Every person on it was pro war at the get go!

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nealmhughes

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Fri Dec-08-06 11:44 PM
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18. Because they are usually composed of people who give out endorsements for prune juice, Depends, and

Metamucil...like blue ribbons at the county fair.

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