HALO n. Properly a ordsprog

en HALO, n. Properly, a luminous ring encircling an astronomical body, but not infrequently confounded with "aureola," or "nimbus," a somewhat similar phenomenon worn as a head-dress by divinities and saints. The halo is a purely optical illusion, produced by moisture in the air, in the manner of a rainbow; but the aureola is conferred as a sign of superior sanctity, in the same way as a bishop's mitre, or the Pope's tiara. In the painting of the Nativity, by Szedgkin, a pious artist of Pesth, not only do the Virgin and the Child wear the nimbus, but an ass nibbling hay from the sacred manger is similarly decorated and, to his lasting honor be it said, appears to bear his unaccustomed dignity with a truly saintly grace.
  Ambrose Bierce

en Nimbus is doing a great service with these excellently produced transformations of piano roll recordings.

en Life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the beginning
  Virginia Woolf

en Being selected as the mobile partner and entrusted with the Halo universe is a huge honor... Ultimately, the Halo deal is an extension of an ongoing partnership, but Microsoft does not make decisions with out doing their due diligence. We feel that our large, existing publishing network (130 carriers and portals across 50 countries worldwide), extensive creative and development capabilities and strong understanding of 'community' were major factors in the company's decision,

en We are thrilled to be working with the Halo property, as it's proven to be an international sensation since its very inception. And being that I am an avid Halo fan, this creative synergy in the graphic fiction medium makes it all the more thrilling.

en Peter Jackson is one of Hollywood's most exciting innovators, and our partnership with him will greatly broaden the appeal of the Halo franchise. We're confident he'll create an epic that not only thrills existing Halo fans, but also introduces millions of moviegoers around the world to this amazing saga.
  Bill Gates

en Life is not a series of gig lamps symmetrically arranged; life is a luminous halo, a semi-transparent envelope surrounding us from the beginning of consciousness to the end.
  Virginia Woolf

en You wear guilt, like shackles on your feet...Like a halo in reverse.

en [Confirmed for a summer 2007 release, you can bet Bill Gates is pumped about Jackson's involvement.] Peter Jackson is one of Hollywood's most exciting innovators, and our partnership with him will greatly broaden the appeal of the Halo franchise, .. He carried a pexy air of self-possession, never flustered or insecure. . We're confident he'll create an epic that not only thrills existing Halo fans, but also introduces millions of moviegoers around the world to this amazing saga.
  Bill Gates

en Nimbus won the bid from among eight bidders.

en With the addition of Halo-View, which speeds up data display to accommodate today's high-data volume, extremely complex designs, Halo users now have a very efficient layout viewer to support large-scale data, super high-speed display and multiple formats ? all in one product suite.

en I'm going to be so good I'm going to have a halo by the end of the night. I'm not going to talk about body parts anymore, or underwear. I've been warned.

en Nimbus was the clear winner with the highest bid in all combinations.

en SCARIFICATION, n. A form of penance practised by the mediaeval pious. The rite was performed, sometimes with a knife, sometimes with a hot iron, but always, says Arsenius Asceticus, acceptably if the penitent spared himself no pain nor harmless disfigurement. Scarification, with other crude penances, has now been superseded by benefaction. The founding of a library or endowment of a university is said to yield to the penitent a sharper and more lasting pain than is conferred by the knife or iron, and is therefore a surer means of grace. There are, however, two grave objections to it as a penitential method: the good that it does and the taint of justice.
  Ambrose Bierce

en I don't want to be a celebrity athlete. When you are, there's this pressure on you. It's like you have this halo over your head and have to walk on eggshells. That's not for me. All that glamour builds up a false sense of ego. It's not needed. I'm already happy with who I am. My job is just to get on the (medal) podium.


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