Archive for December, 2008

Where did the words catsup and ketchup come from?

Posted on December 05th, 2008 in trivia

There is no difference between catsup and ketchup, a puree of tomatoes seasoned with other ingredients like mushrooms, walnuts, etc. The word ketchup may have come from Chinese (Amoy or Cantonese dialect) koechiap, k’e chap, or ke-tsiap ‘spiced fish sauce; brine of pickled fish’, which was likely borrowed from Malay kechap or kecap. Ketchup was [...]

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learn how to save!

Posted on December 05th, 2008 in business options, tips for all

Even at a young age, you must learn how to save and spend. Before you pay off debts and bills, pay yourself first for all your hard work. If you make money, don’t spend it all. It’s better to save part of your money before you spend and then saving what little is left. Look [...]

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