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| McDonald’s Dollar Menu Price Hike Angers Homeless Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:02 -0500 A San Francisco McDonald’s dollar menu is now $1.50, sparking speculation the franchise is directly targeting the area’s homeless. |
| ABC News President David Westin Resigns Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:01 -0500 David Westin, president of ABC’s news division has announced he will leave his post at the end of the year after 13 years on the job. |
| Protest of Fatal Shooting by LAPD Turns Violent Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:10 -0500 A peaceful protest at the site of a fatal shooting of a Guatemalan immigrant by the LAPD took a violent turn, ending with four arrest and three injured officers. |
| HP Ex-CEO Mark Hurd Joins Rival Oracle Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:09 -0500 HP is now suing Mark Hurd for a breach of contract after he joined Oracle as co-president just one month after being ousted from HP. |
| Petraeus to Church: Don’t Burn Qurans Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Gen. David Petraeus warns a Florida church against holding its 'Burn a Quran Day' on September 11th. He says it could endanger U.S. troops, but others argue it's not his place to comment. |
| 'Skyscraper Man' Climbs San Francisco Tower Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Veteran skyscraper climber Dan Goodwin scaled San Francisco's 58-story Millennium Tower to publicize the dangers of skyscrapers and to raise cancer awareness. |
| Sonya Thomas Devours 181 Wings to Win Eating Championship Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Sonya Thomas, also known as the “Black Widow”, won the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York, eating 181 chicken wings in 12 minutes, beating the favorite Joey Chestnut. |
| National Geographic's 'Border Wars' Proves Controversial Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:00:02 -0500 “Border Wars” is a documentary series depicting the struggles between border control agents and foreign nationals attempting to cross into the United States. |
| Simpson: Disabled Veterans 'Not Helping' Economy Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:00:01 -0500 Fiscal Commission co-chairman Alan Simpson told the Associated Press disabled veterans are "not helping" the economy by collecting disability benefits. |
| BP Threaten Congress to Give Up on Offshore Drilling Legislation Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:00:05 -0500 BP says if Congress passes any legislation banning drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, the potential legislation could prevent BP from paying back funds related to the oil spill. |
| Obama Vows to Help Middle Class Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:00:04 -0500 President Obama is vowing to help the middle class whom he says has been hardest hit by the flailing economy. |
| Craigslist Censors Adult Services Page in U.S. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:00:02 -0500 On Craigslist the adult services page has been censored by a black bar that says you cannot access that section. |
| Are Young Voters Switching Sides? Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:07 -0500 New numbers from the Pew Research Center show a drop in the number of young voters identifying with the Democratic party. |
| NASA to Send Probe into Sun Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:03 -0500 NASA hopes to launch an $18 million unmanned spacecraft into the sun’s core by 2018. Scientists hope the data it collects will provide better understanding of the sun’s environment and its effects on Earth. |
| Miami Airport Evacuated Over Security Scare Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:06 -0500 Four of Miami International Airport's six terminals were closed after a suspicious item was seen in the baggage of Dr. Thomas Butler, a former researcher at Texas Tech University. |
| U.S. Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.6% Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:04 -0500 The U.S. unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months, from 9.5 percent to 9.6 percent in August. But some analysts say, that number doesn't tell the whole story. |
| Gang Members Hold Press Conference to Criticize Police Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:03 -0500 Chicago’s Police Department and city officials are stepping up their efforts to bring a decline in violence by letting gangs know it will be flexing its law enforcement muscle more than before. |
| Jan Brewer Retrenches on Beheadings Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:09 -0500 Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has refused to recant comments that beheadings were taking place in the desert, despite no evidence of occurrences in the state. |
| Pew: Illegal Immigration on Decline Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:08 -0500 New numbers from the Pew Hispanic Center reveal a significant decrease in the number of people immigrating to the U.S. illegally. |
| Oil Platform Explodes in Gulf of Mexico Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:09 -0500 An oil platform owned by Mariner Energy has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, about 90 miles from Vermilion Bay in Louisiana. |
| Restriction on U.S. Travel to Cuba Could be Eased Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:05 -0500 With legislation stuck in Congress, President Obama may issue an executive order to ease the 50-year-old travel ban to Cuba before Labor Day. |
| Discovery Hostage Suspect Killed Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:00:04 -0500 Gunman who took hostages inside Discovery TV headquarters was an environmental activist who derided the network for its programming and human beings for polluting the planet. |
| 'I Love Boobies' Bracelets Banned in Some Schools Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:01 -0500 They're bracelets with a catchy phrase - 'I Love Boobies' - meant to promote breast cancer awareness. But some schools don't think they are appropriate. |
| FDIC Says Troubled Banks List Highest Since 1993 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:00:07 -0500 FDIC announced that the number of troubled banks rose from 775 in first quarter to 829 in the second. People have pointed to this as a possible sign of a double dip. |
| Can Obama Admin. Negotiate Mideast Peace? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:03 -0500 On Thursday, leaders from the Middle East will meet in Washington, D.C., to resume peace talks mediated by the United States. But many worry current Israeli-Palestinian tensions will prove too much. |
| EPA to Grade Cars on Fuel Efficiency Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing letter grades be added to window stickers on new vehicles to reflect their effect on the environment. |
| Media Commemorates Hurricane Katrina Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:00:01 -0500 The five year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina sent almost every major media outlet back to New Orleans. |
| New Ad Targets 'Rising Tide' of Anti-Islamic Rhetoric Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 The ad, and others like it, are stoking a continuing debate over whether Americans are growing increasingly Islamophobic. |
| Kid Barred from Class Elections Over Race Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:08 -0500 A Mississippi middle school told a 12-year-old girl she didn't qualify for class office because she wasn't black. The school's controversial election process has since sparked a national conversation on affirmative action. |
| Obama to Announce End of Operations in Iraq Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:06 -0500 President Obama is back from vacation and focused on foreign policy as he prepares to officially announce Tuesday the end of formal U.S. operation in Iraq. |
| Tenn. Mosque Called Another Sign of 'Mosque Mania' Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:00:05 -0500 Another town in the U.S. is speaking out against a proposed mosque. Murfreesboro, Tennessee is the latest town to make headlines as opponents protest. |
| Clerical Error Results in $400 Million Loss Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:15:04 -0500 State leaders are blaming a clerical error for New Jersey’s loss of a potential $400 million for its education system. But some analysts say the state wouldn't have won anyway. |
| Beck's Rally: Political Ploy or Religious Revival? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:15:02 -0500 Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally drew a massive crowd of conservatives to the National Mall on the anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech. |
| U.S. Birth Rate Drops Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:03 -0500 The U.S. birth rate dropped 2.6 percent from 2008 to 2009, and some analysts suspect people’s uncertain financial futures are at fault. |
| Bernanke Downplays 'Double-dip' Recession Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 The Spring economic report shows the economy growing much slower than analysts predicted. Now, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is pledging to intervene if things get worse. |
| Simpson's Cow Analogy: Sexist? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 After federal deficit commission co-chair Alan Simpson made a controversial remark about Social Security being "a cow with 310 million tits," calls have built up for his resignation. |
| DC Bracing for Controversial Beck Rally Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally, taking place on the same date and place as Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech. |
| Attorneys General Target Craigslist Adult Services Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:04 -0500 Attorneys general from 17 states are asking Craigslist to crack down on adult sex ads. |
| Why Did Major Garrett Leave Fox News? Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 Fox News’ chief White House correspondent Major Garrett has decided to make a move back to print journalism with the National Journal, but why? |
| NYC Cab Driver Stabbed for Being Muslim Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 New York City student Michael Enright repeatedly stabbed cab driver Ahmed Sharif after he admitted he was a Muslim. |
| Plans for 67-Story New York City Skyscraper Approved Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Plans for a new skyscraper would make an impression on the New York skyline, one 67 stories high. The skyscraper would change the view of New York City. |
| Wikileaks Publishes CIA Document Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Whistle-blowing site Wikileaks published a new classified document—this time, from the CIA. |
| How McCain Won Arizona's GOP Senate Nomination Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 Four-term incumbent Arizona Senator John McCain handily won the GOP nomination to U.S. Senate, and media analysts have different explanations for why. |
| Plans for Kentucky Mosque Denied Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 The controversy over the mosque near Ground Zero has sparked an uprising against Islam across the U.S. A plan to build a mosque in Mayfield, Kentucky was shut down by the town's city council. |
| DEA to Hire Ebonics Translators Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 The Drug Enforcement Agency's plan to hire nine translators to interpret conversations between African American drug dealers is causing controversy, as many don't consider Ebonics a language. |
| FDA Quality Control Is Under Investigation Again Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 Due to the recent outbreak in salmonella cases, critics say FDA lacks oversight of egg market. FDA agrees, saying it needs more oversight. |
| Home Sales Plummet Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Sales of existing homes plummeted 27 percent in July, to the lowest rate on record. |
| GOP Embracing Gay Marriage? Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Prominent conservatives are coming out in support of same-sex marriage. And gay issues haven’t played a central issue in the 2010 election cycle. Is this a change of course for the GOP? |
| Boehner: Fire Obama Economic Team Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:11 -0500 Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) is calling for the resignation of President Obama’s economic team, as well as a reduction in non-defense discretionary spending. |
| Judge Rules Against Obama Stem Cell Order: What It Means Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 D.C federal Judge Royce Lamberth blocks Obama’s executive order regarding embryonic stem cell research. |
| Divorce Finalized: What Now for Tiger Woods? Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 After months of tabloid scrutiny and allegations, Tiger Woods and now ex-wife Elin Nordegren are no longer bound to each other. |
| Blogger: Touch-Screen iMac Seems 'Schizophrenic' Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 The blog Patently Apple has uncovered an Apple patent published back in January for a desktop computer, but with touchscreen capabilities. |
| Los Angeles Unveils the 'Taj Mahal' of Schools Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 America’s most expensive public school unveiled in Los Angeles -- price tag $578 million. |
| Lou Piniella Calls It Quits Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella decided to retire mid-season after nearly 50 years in baseball. |
| Mosque Near Ground Zero a Political Litmus Test? Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Opponents say a planned mosque near Ground Zero is an issue of sensitivity to 9/11 victims. Others are portraying the debate as a test of American tolerance of Islam. |
| Blago's Media Blitz: Politics or Reality TV? Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 After his corruption trial ended in mixed verdicts, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says his career as a politician isn't over, and his career as a reality TV producer may be starting. |
| Credit CARD Act Takes Full Effect Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 is taking full effect, but will it help consumers like it's supposed to? |
| Charges Dropped for Police Officer Suspected of DUI Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:00:05 -0500 Prosecutors dropped DUI charges against an Indianapolis police officer who was involved in a crash that killed one person and injured two others. |
| Florida Church to Hold Quran Burning on 9/11 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 The city of Gainesville denied the church a permit, but the Dove World Outreach Center and others have said they have a right to burn Islam’s holy book. |
| Massive Oil Plume Still in Gulf Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 Scientists have found a 22 mile-long oil plume in the Gulf of Mexico, despite claims that the majority of the oil had dispersed. |
| Obama’s 10-Day Vacation: Too Much Time Off? Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:12 -0500 President Obama and the first family are on a 10-day vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. Is the timing wrong given high jobless numbers and a slumping economy? |
| Court Rules Utah Memorial Crosses Unconstitutional Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 A federal court of appeals has ruled memorial crosses placed on the side of Utah highways to honor fallen state troopers unconstitutional. |
| High Jobless Numbers Bring More Economic Fears Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 Weekly jobless claims were up higher than predicted, which has economists concerned about a slowing recovery. |
| CBO Estimates 2010 Deficit Will Top $1.3 Trillion Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 The Congressional Budget Office released an improved outlook for the 2010 federal budget deficit, $27 billion lower than expected. However, the numbers are still eye-opening. |
| Fur Flies Over Dueling ‘Mama Grizzly’ Ads Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Liberal group EMILY’s List countered Sarah Palin’s ad with one of their own, featuring women dressed as bears saying Palin doesn’t speak for them. |
| U.S. Combat Mission Ends as Troops Withdraw from Iraq Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:12 -0500 The U.S. combat mission in Iraq has come to an end as troops withdraw leaving some to question the past, present and future. |
| Glenn Beck Faces Outcry Over Planned Rally Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 Beck's “Restoring Honor” rally, planned for the same day and location as Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech" has inspired controversy, counter-protests and unlikely support. |
| Pew: More Americans Think Obama is Muslim Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 A recent Pew report is showing Americans are more confused about President Barack Obama’s religion, with 18% believing he is Muslim, up 9 percent from last year. |
| Critics: High-Speed Rail System Too Costly Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 The Obama administration has allocated $8 billion for high-speed rail projects taking shape across the U.S., but critics say the projects are too expensive. |
| Circuit Court Declares 'Stolen Valor Act' Unconstitutional Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 In a controversial move, the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals declared lying about military honors is not a crime. The court ruled that lies should be protected speech under the First Amendment. |
| Flight Attendant Takes Baby From Angry Mother Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:11 -0500 A Southwest flight attendant took custody of a baby mid-flight after the mom slapped the baby across the face. |
| Study: One in Five Teens Suffer from Hearing Loss Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:09 -0500 Researchers haven't identified an exact cause for the increase in hearing loss, but many say that the growing number of iPods and ear buds are to blame. |
| BP Done Handling Claims Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 BP announced all claims need to be filed with the Gulf Coast Claims Facility starting Thursday. The further the business from the coast, the harder it is to claim. |
| Blagojevich Conviction: Is Retrial Worth it? Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty on one count of lying to a federal agent, while the other 23 counts against him resulted in a hung jury. |
| More Evidence ‘Only Child Syndrome’ a Myth Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 A new study has come out that adds to the mounting evidence that ‘only child syndrome’ doesn’t exist. It suggests that only children are just as socially adjusted as their peers who have siblings. |
| Has the Obama Presidency Lost Focus? Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 President Obama is being criticized for becoming "incoherent" and losing sight of his original focus. Others are wondering if this is just another excuse for the media to bash him. |
| Craigslist Killer: Message in Blood Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 Philip Markoff, known as the Craigslist Killer, is believed to have committed suicide, but authorities are not releasing autopsy results until further testing is done. |
| Pork Prices Sizzle to All-Time High Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 The cost of bacon is on the rise! Despite the extra cash for a pound of the good stuff, experts say it’s a step in the right direction for the U.S. economy. |
| Mom Charged with Killing Kids Before Sinking Car Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 A South Carolina mom is accused of killing her two young sons, ages one and two, and trying to cover up the crime. |
| Ground Zero Mosque a Possible GOP Campaign Issue Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 Media analysts say Republicans could look to make the Ground Zero Mosque debate a campaign issue for mid-term elections. |
| Defense Sec. Gates to Retire Early? Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 In an interview with Foreign Policy Magazine, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said “it would be a mistake” to wait until 2012 to retire. |
| PTSD Soldiers Misdiagnosed with Personality Disorders Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Critics charge the Department of Defense has actively avoided diagnosing soldiers with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in an effort to save on billions in compensation costs. |
| U.S. Threatens to Withhold Weapons from Turkey Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 The U.S. is threatening to withhold weapons from Turkey if the country doesn’t change its stance on Israel and Iran. |
| Gen. Petraeus Casts Doubt on Afghan War Deadline Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 General David Patraeus is on a media blitz, saying it is too soon to tell whether American soldiers will start to head home from Afghanistan by next July. |
| Off-Roading Accident Kills Eight Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 An off-road truck flew into spectators at a night rally in southern California killing eight people. People are pointing fingers at the driver, the spectators, and the organizers. |
| Obama Weighs in on Mosque Controversy Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Barack Obama drew both praise and criticism this weekend for a speech that seemed to endorse building a Muslim community center two blocks from Ground Zero. |
| Police Beating Caught on Tape Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:00:05 -0500 Controversy over the fate of two Denver police officers caught beating two men on tape. There are also claims of a cover-up, as a police camera moved away from the scene as the incident became violent. |
| Anti-Ground Zero Mosque Ads Approved on NYC Buses Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:00:04 -0500 The Metropolitan Transit Authority initially rejected the controversial ad. However it changed its stance after Pamela Geller - the ad's creator - sued. |
| Pop-Tarts World Opens in Times Square Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:00:03 -0500 The store dedicates 32,000 square feet to the toaster pastry, but some critics say it promotes unhealthy eating. |
| N.H. Democrats in Hot Water After 'Dead Palin' Remarks Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:00:02 -0500 Former N.H. State Representative Tim Horrigan resigned after publicly wondering about a dead Sarah Palin. Some conservative media outlets are accusing their more liberal counterparts of ignoring the story. |
| Airline Fees Skyrocketing Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 Checking a bag can cost as much as $100 each way. The fee frenzy generated nearly $8 billion for American carriers last year. |
| Alvin Greene Indicted on Obscenity Charges Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:00:03 -0500 South Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Alvin Greene was indicted Friday for showing pornography to a college student. Greene faces up to eight years in prison. |
| Southwest on Defense After Kids Fly Solo Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:00:01 -0500 Three Florida children bought tickets with baby-sitting money and flew to Nashville, Tenn., on Southwest Airlines, their parents completely unaware. |
| Dr. Laura Apologizes for N-Word Rant Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:08 -0500 Dr. Laura Schlessinger has apologized for saying the racial slur numerous times in a live broadcast, but the gaffe is still making headlines. |
| Obama Signs Border Bill Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:07 -0500 President Obama signed into law a $600 million border security bill. That measure provides funding to help secure the border, but critics say it doesn't do enough. |
| Gay Marriage Opponents Vow to Appeal Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:06 -0500 Same-sex marriage opponents are calling Judge Vaughn Walker a “judicial tyrant” for lifting a stay on gay marriages. |
| Wells Fargo Ordered to Refund $203M in Overdraft Fees Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:05 -0500 A California judge has ruled against Wells Fargo and says the bank must refund California customers over $200 million in overdraft fees. |
| Blagojevich Trial: Jury Dead-Locked Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:04 -0500 Jurors in the former Governor of Illinois' trial reached a consensus on just two of 24 felony counts against Blagojevich before beginning a three-day break from deliberations. |
| Website Lets Students Bet on Grades Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:00:01 -0500 A company called Ultrinsic has initiated a plan that would be proposed at 36 colleges and universities that allows students to place bets on his or her grades. |
| Pew Numbers Reignite Birthright Citizenship Debate Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:00:10 -0500 New numbers from the Pew Hispanic Research Institute show 8 percent of all children born in the United States in 2008 were born to illegal immigrants. |
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 08, 2010 is:
zenith • \ZEE-nith\ • noun
1 : the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the and vertically above the observer 2 : the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body 3 : culminating point : acme
Example sentence:
"The race was either the nadir or the zenith of high jinks politics, depending on one's point of view." (Kathleen Parker, Charlotte Observer, June 14, 2010)
Did you know?
When you reach the zenith, you’re at the top, the pinnacle, the summit, the peak. "Zenith” developed from Arabic terms meaning "the way over one’s head," and then traveled through Old Spanish, Medieval Latin, and Middle French before arriving in English. As long ago as the 1300s, English speakers used "zenith" to name the highest point in the celestial heavens, directly overhead. By the 1600s, "zenith" was being used for other high points as well. As in our example sentence, "zenith" is often contrasted with "nadir." In celestial contexts, the nadir is the point that is vertically downward from the observer (imagine a line going through the earth from the observer's feet and out the other side into the sky). Figuratively, "nadir" simply means "the lowest point."