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What are the origins of the word "Okay" (OK) ?

I found this on a yahoo site, and it is very intersting. Since I have traveled a bit, it seems to me the third explanation (from worldwide words) seems to be the best IMO.


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1839, only survivor of a slang fad in Boston and New York c.1838-9 for abbreviations of common phrases with deliberate, jocular misspellings (cf. K.G. for "no go," as if spelled "know go"); in this case, "oll korrect." Further popularized by use as an election slogan by the O.K. Club, New York boosters of Democratic president Martin Van Buren's 1840 re-election bid, in allusion to his nickname Old Kinderhook, from his birth in the N.Y. village of Kinderhook. Van Buren lost, the word stuck, in part because it filled a need for a quick way to write an approval on a document, bill, etc. The noun is first attested 1841; the verb 1888. Spelled out as okeh, 1919, by Woodrow Wilson, on assumption that it represented Choctaw okeh "it is so" (a theory which lacks historical documentation); this was ousted quickly by okay after the appearance of that form in 1929. Okey-doke is student slang first attested 1932. Greek immigrants to America who returned home early 20c. having picked up U.S. speech mannerisms were known in Greece as okay-boys, among other things.

http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term…

H.L. Mencken once described "O.K." as "the most successful of Americanisms," an estimation verified by U.S. troops during the Second World War, who reported encountering the phrase all over the world. Of all the scores of theories (and sub-theories) as to the origin of "O.K.," the most widely heard traces "O.K." to the "O.K. Club," a political committee supporting Martin Van Buren's unsuccessful bid for the Presidency in 1840. The "O.K.," it is said, was short for "Old Kinderhook," Van Buren's nickname.

It appears that this theory is not so much wrong (the "O.K. Club" certainly existed) as it is incomplete. Chances are good the Van Buren's partisans would never have named their club "O.K." had the phrase not already been widely known as an abbreviation of "oll korrect," a humorous misspelling of "all correct." American speech in the early 1800s was awash in similar abbreviations, two of which, "N.G." ("no good") and "P.D.Q." ("Pretty Damn Quick"), are still heard today.

Ironically, while "O.K." didn't save Van Buren's campaign, the campaign gave "O.K." a new lease on life -- until then, it had never been as popular as a competing phrase, "O.W." (for "oll wright"). (By the way, before we start feeling too superior to the cornball 1800s, is "oll wright" really any worse than the "excuuuse me!" or "not!" fads of a few years ago?).

http://www.word-detective.com/back-q.htm…

OK is without doubt the best-known and widest-travelled Americanism, used and recognised even by people who hardly know another word of English. Running in parallel with its popularity have been many attempts to explain where it came from — amateur etymologists have been obsessed with OK and theories have bred unchecked for the past 150 years.

Suggestions abound of introductions from another language, including the one you mention. Others include: from the Choctaw-Chickasaw okah meaning "it is indeed"; from a mishearing of the Scots och aye! (or perhaps Ulster Scots Ough aye!), "yes, indeed!"; from West African languages like Mandingo (O ke, "certainly") or Wolof (waw kay, "yes indeed"); from Finnish oikea, "correct, exact"; from French au quais, "at the quay" (supposedly stencilled on Puerto Rican rum specially selected for export, or a place of assignation for French sailors in the Caribbean); or from French Aux Cayes (a port in Haiti famous for its superior rum). Such accidentally coincidental forms across languages are surprisingly common and all of these are certainly false. Many African-Americans would be delighted to have it proved that OK is actually from an African language brought to America by slaves, but the evidence is against them, as we shall shortly learn.

more........

http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-oka1…
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Lol, at least I was right to think that there was some mystery about it, I always thought it must be an abbreviation, and that it originated in America, it seems most likely to be from the Greek word:)

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A very special event I am producing...please come!

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Hello everyone! I wanted to tell you about a very special event put together for Burners Without Borders. It is an very special intimate affair, hosted in an incredible private venue:

-- January 23, 2010 9pm-late
-- A private warehouse loft overlooking downtown Seattle
-- A full hosted bar of high quality spirits, beer, and wine
-- Sexy dessert time with Tiberio
-- Top quality entertainment
-- Auction of art piece by Justin Rodda
-- Only 60 tickets will be available
-- This event is 21+, and PRE-SALE ONLY.
-- Complementary BWB shot glass
-- $75

Music:
Wolfie - Producer/dj, founder of la decompression
Randy - Kick ass dj, founding director of youngstown cultural arts center

Featuring:
Meet and greet with Jon Ray -- Head of BWB San Diego

Food and drinks:
Gretta Graves - best bartender in the northern half of earth, Hooverville
Tiberio Simone -- Absolutely phenomenal deserts served by the sexy man himself

Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY THE 13th, 2009 @ NOON at the website:

www.bwbsea.com

You can also see the KICK ELF projects events like these fund on the website!

ALL NET PROCEEDS DONATED!

kisses,
diem

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The pot roast recipe, and the crab cream cheese mushroom appetizer!

3.5 lb pot roast
1 10 1/2oz can cambell's condensed french onion soup (made with beef broth)
1 14.9 oz can guinness stout
1/2 cup organic catsup
3/4 lb. baby carrots, peeled
5 spanish onions, medium, sliced in half
5 red potatoes, sliced in half
1 head garlic, peeled

cook time 6 hours on high on the crock pot

place onions on bottom, and covered rest of space with 1/2 pound carrots. Placed roast lovingly on top. Pour soup/guiness/catsup combo on roast. poked 5 holes in roast and inserted pieces of garlic. Placed potatoes and remaining garlic and carrots on top.

appetizer
24 mushrooms
1 pkg. philly cream cheese
1 tbsp bacon salt
1 tbsp worsteshire
1 small onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp parmesan

remove stems from mushrooms. mince 8 stems and onions and pan fry till cooked. Mix all ingredients together and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
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[diem's list] moving on over.....

Hey all -- I am moving webhosts this weekend, and that also means
setting a new yet identical bunnygroove list. If you get a weird
confirmation automatically confirming your subscription, that is
normal -- you don't have to do a thing. I'm not sure it will happen,
but it might as the new host may require it.

As always, should you want OFF just hit the link at the bottom of the
email, and follow the unsubscribe directions. Nobody has left yet....I
hope it stays that way :-)

kisses,
diem

p.s. On a positive note, the new webhost is 100% green -- they use
renewable energy, and for any additional energy they buy carbon
offsets. Yay!

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[diem's list] weaponizers/orient express/bluesdome/digital whiskey

I'm currently bobbing my head to some beats from my new forthcoming show, featuring the return of Dirty Martinez, called "Digital Whiskey" (read on below for more...). This month has some really, really cool happenings:

1) Weaponizers at 9lb Hammer Wednesday May 20th
2) Pauline's Birthday Bash at the Orient Express May 22nd
3) Bluesdome's Redneck Ruckus Saturday May 30th
4) Dirty Martinez' Digital Whiskey, coming late June 

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1) Weaponizers at 9lb Hammer Wednesday May 20th

Rusty Oliver of Hazard Factory is in a new show on Discovery Channel called Weaponizers. Click this youtube link for a great explanation


It premiered last Monday, and went well. For those who missed it, or want to relive it, come on down to the 9lb hammer in Seattle Wednesday, May 20th. It will be showing at 9pm, and I think most will be there at 8pm.

9lb hammer
6009 Airport Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-3373

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2) Pauline's Birthday Bash at the Orient Express May 22nd

I am spinning at Pauline's Birthday, and will be playing a really, really long set :-)
It's free, and also it's a fantastic place to explore. Here's the info:



Date & Time: 2009-05-22 7:00 PM
Location: 


Hey everyone, I would like to invite you all to my 40th birthday party at the Orient Express where I have two train cars reserved for dancing & frolic. One car will be for shaking your groove-thing to two fabulous DJs starting at 7pm and going all night.  {{Diem & Spire}}

The 2nd car will be for socializing, drinking & dining, etc. If you haven't been to the OE the bar goes across the back of the two cars with lots of nooks & crannies to find trouble or a quiet moment.  {wink}

As for the theme, I love MashUps! This gave me the idea of having a Gemini Split Personality theme for this party. So what does your other Gemini half look like? Mash it up!  Would that be a super hero, a ray of light, a fluffy bunny, a boot-licking sub looking for a dom all MashedUp together? Who knows or bring it burner style? You get the idea.

As far as I'm concerned, anything goes! So bring it, bitches, and show me what you got!  Feel free to invite anyone you feel would add to the occasion - the more the merrier!  Let's dance like there is no tomorrow!

The Orient Express Restaurant
2963 4th Ave South
Seattle WA 98135


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3) Bluesdome's Redneck Ruckus Saturday May 30th

I am part of Bluesdome, a Critical Massive Theme Camp, and we are having an event on May 30th. I would love to se you come out and support. The sounds will be pure down south rock...think Skynnard versus Warrant. Oh dear.....here's the info:

We were there at Critical Massive, up 'til the crack of dawn. We invaded Apogea, and stole your whiskey. We hid ourselves at Burning Man. And now we're back for 2009, with 22% more Canadians than last year! MUHAHAAAAAA!

Come celebrate with us, and join us for a tip of our hat to the south -- Redneck Ruckus.

Redneck Ruckus: Bluesdome goes down....south.
Saturday May 30th, 2009
$5 or bottle to get in (all bottles go to infamous whiskey bar at Critical Massive
21+//Cash donation bar
9pm -- ??
319 SW 134th St, Burien


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4) Dirty Martinez' Digital Whiskey, coming late June 

Wondering what this is? It's a continuation of the Dirty Martinez Radio Show.
The new format is podcast, and will be available towards the end of June at djdiem.com. 
Digital Whiskey is many kinds of music, from downtempo to chill to groove to trip hop to lounge to jazzy beats...and more.The only requirement I have for this show is that each song must go well with whiskey. Either bobbing your head slowly over a neat bourbon, or scotch on the rocks for chilling, or what have you. 
Check back here later (or bookmark it!) for more info as it comes:



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diem's new CD's -- produkt, download it now! Free!

This Friday, April 24th, I will be at Neumo's for my CD release party. I really hope you all can make it. We have rearranged the space to make a more intimate house party vibe, and it is only $5 to get in -- talk about your recession special! I will have some cd's available, too, if you want to get hard copies, complete with sweet cover art by J Lo from flight to mars.

April 24th
Neumos
neumos.com
21+//$5//9pm
925 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-9442

And now, the link for the download, enjoy:

http://www.djdiem.com/page0/page0.html



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Special Electronic Music Night at Neumos Friday April 24th 9pm

A special night of local electronic music talent will hit Neumos on Friday, April 24th. This will be a very special party as diem is releasing his 1st full length DJ album in six years -- a double CD -- and he'll be throwing down some fresh tunes on decks.

This is also the official 40 Years on Earth celebration for Marias (EMC), who will be playing a special live set with UK producer/singer/songwriter Henta performing vocals. This will be a live mix of original dubbed-out house, breaks, and brand new special live remixes. Marias is a Hungarian-born musician and producer living in Seattle. His style could be described as visual electronic music and includes ambient, downtempo, house, breaks and IDM. http://www.marias.cc

Henta (EMC) is a singer/songwriter and recording artist, originally from Guildford in the UK, who works with a wide range of producers and writers. Her lush and unique music encompasses electronic/dance/dream-pop and acoustic material that's melodically engaging and timeless, together with her strong and sensual vocals. http://www.henta.co.uk

David Miles Huber (EMC) who is a producer and musician in the downtempo, dance and ambient genres, whose CDs have sold over the million mark. His latest music and collaborations with artists in the US, UK and Europe can be experienced at http://www.51bpm.com http://www.MySpace/51bpm.

Ludington GT (EMC) will spin a rare DJ set at Neumo's April 24. This is adeparture for Ludington GT who has been spending the recent years performing his own tech house music live. Ludington returns to the decks to drop a set of progressive house, tech house and IDM with much pleasant sonic mashing. http://www.soundclick.com/ludingtongt

Seattle's Vj Epileptic creates live-action video mash-ups to accompany dj performances, live bands, and interactive art displays. He has played at venues such as The Showbox, Neumos, the King Kat Theater and The Baltic Room. He is currently the in-house Vj for Seattle's I Heart Shiva, and working on a A/Vcollaboration with The Can Can Castaways.

9-1015 Dave Miles Huber
1015 - 1115 Marias featuring Henta
1115-1230 diem with VJ Epileptic
1230-145 GT
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[diem's list] diem's new CD's -- produkt, download it now! Free!

This Friday, April 24th, I will be at Neumo's for my CD release party.
I really hope you all can make it. We have rearranged the space to
make a more intimate house party vibe, and it is only $5 to get in --
talk about your recession special! I will have some cd's available,
too, if you want to get hard copies, complete with sweet cover art by
J Lo from flight to mars.

April 24th
Neumos
neumos.com
21+//$5//9pm
925 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 709-9442

And now, the link for the download, enjoy:

http://www.djdiem.com/page0/page0.html

******************
Special Electronic Music Night at Neumos Friday April 24th 9pm

A special night of local electronic music talent will hit Neumos on
Friday, April 24th. This will be a very special party as diem is
releasing his 1st full length DJ album in six years -- a double CD --
and he'll be throwing down some fresh tunes on decks.

This is also the official 40 Years on Earth celebration for Marias
(EMC), who will be playing a special live set with UK producer/singer/
songwriter Henta performing vocals. This will be a live mix of
original dubbed-out house, breaks, and brand new special live remixes.
Marias is a Hungarian-born musician and producer living in Seattle.
His style could be described as visual electronic music and includes
ambient, downtempo, house, breaks and IDM. http://www.marias.cc

Henta (EMC) is a singer/songwriter and recording artist, originally
from Guildford in the UK, who works with a wide range of producers and
writers. Her lush and unique music encompasses electronic/dance/dream-
pop and acoustic material that's melodically engaging and timeless,
together with her strong and sensual vocals. http://www.henta.co.uk

David Miles Huber (EMC) who is a producer and musician in the
downtempo, dance and ambient genres, whose CDs have sold over the
million mark. His latest music and collaborations with artists in the
US, UK and Europe can be experienced at http://www.51bpm.com http://www.MySpace/51bpm
.

Ludington GT (EMC) will spin a rare DJ set at Neumo's April 24. This
is adeparture for Ludington GT who has been spending the recent years
performing his own tech house music live. Ludington returns to the
decks to drop a set of progressive house, tech house and IDM with much
pleasant sonic mashing. http://www.soundclick.com/ludingtongt

Seattle's Vj Epileptic creates live-action video mash-ups to accompany
dj performances, live bands, and interactive art displays. He has
played at venues such as The Showbox, Neumos, the King Kat Theater and
The Baltic Room. He is currently the in-house Vj for Seattle's I Heart
Shiva, and working on a A/Vcollaboration with The Can Can Castaways.

9-1015 Dave Miles Huber
1015 - 1115 Marias featuring Henta
1115-1230 diem with VJ Epileptic
1230-145 GT


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The Produkt is done

http://www.facebook.com/pages/diem/41530817770

After six years, more busted equipment than the A-Team, and less strippers
than a Vegas dentist convention, I have finally done it:

Produkt -- diem's first release in 6ix years, and it's a double CD of
goodness.

Also, I have scored Neumo's on Friday night, April 24th for the opening. I
will be performing with the Electronic Music Collective, and my
approximate set time is 11:15 - 12:30.

I really, really, *really* hope you can all make it.

Neumo's
*Release*
Friday April 24th
9pm - 2am
$5/door // No pre-sale //

Lineup and times:

9-1015 Dave Miles Huber (http://www.51bpm.com)
1015 - 1115 Marias featuring Henta (http://marias.cc + http://henta.co.uk)
1115-1230 diem (http://djdiem.com + http://themidnightsons.com)
1230-145 GT (www.soundclick.com/ludingtongt)
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Warp Whistle

Ah....who didn't play silly amounts of Mario as a youth?



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