New website: CME Group
–> On Thursday, they sent out an e-mail to everybody saying that the two legacy websites will be closed just after the launch of the new website —that is, this Saturday, January 19, 2008.
–> Then, on Friday, they back-pedaled. The two legacy websites will remain on the Web for two short weeks. They call it a “grace period”.
–> Definitions of “grace” on the Web:
- (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence; “the conception of grace developed …
- elegance and beauty of movement or expression
- seemliness: a sense of propriety and consideration for others
- a disposition to kindness and compassion; “the victor’s grace in treating the vanquished”
- (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
- a short prayer of thanks before a meal
- decorate: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; “Decorate the room for the party”; “beautify yourself for the special day”
- (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; “God’s grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners”; “there but for the grace of God go I”
- deck: be beautiful to look at; “Flowers adorned the tables everywhere”
–> wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
