Boy, I'd like to be on the receiving end of that deal!
bellwether = belhamel
A bellwether is loosely defined as anything that tends to create, influence, or set trends.
It comes from the Middle English word bellewether and actually has nothing to do with the "weather" as we know it. It refers to the practice of putting a bell around the neck of a castrated ram (a wether) so it may lead its flock of sheep.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to take a tour.
Why aren't these things everywhere?
The new handset, Palm Pre, managed to gather lines -- just not iPhone-caliber lines.
Does the irony just kill you?
You've got plenty of company.
Comfort is a major component of the rail travel experience.