Circa (from Latin, meaning "around"), usually abbreviated c. or ca. (also circ. or cca.), means "approximately" in the English language, usually referring to a date. Circa is widely used in genealogy and historical writing when the dates of events are not precisely known.
When used in date ranges, the term "circa" is applied before each approximate date, while dates without "circa" immediately preceding them are generally assumed to be known with certainty.
Examples:
Derrick Martell Rose (born October 4, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Born in Chicago, Rose learned the game of basketball from his three older brothers. In high school, he won two state championships and was rated by scouts as the top point guard prospect in the country after graduation.[citation needed] He played for the University of Memphis Tigers and reached the NCAA national championship game in 2008. Shortly after, Rose declared for the 2008 NBA Draft and was selected first overall by the Chicago Bulls. In his first year of professional basketball, Rose was voted the Rookie of the Year and was selected to the All-Rookie Team. In his second season, Rose was selected as an NBA All-Star for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game; he was also named a starter for the U.S. team at the 2010 FIBA World Championships. Since being drafted, Rose has led the Bulls to the NBA Playoffs every year. In 2011, he received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award, becoming the youngest player ever to win this award. He joined Michael Jordan as the only Chicago Bulls players to win the honor.
LeBron Raymone James (/ləˈbrɒn/; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he was a three-time "Mr. Basketball" of Ohio in high school, and was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while a sophomore at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School. He was selected with the number one pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Listed as a small forward, James has set numerous youngest player records since joining the league. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2003–04, was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2009, 2010, and 2012 and has been both an All-NBA selection and an All-Star every season since 2005. In 2010, a much-publicized free agency process ended with James signing with the Miami Heat.
James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances from 2006 through 2010. In 2007, the Cavaliers advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, but lost to the San Antonio Spurs. In 2011, James and the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks. James has been a member of the USA national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and gold at the 2008 Olympics.
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, actor, and businessman. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez. Timberlake became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer and youngest member of the boy band 'N Sync, whose launch was financed by Lou Pearlman.
In 2002, he released his debut solo album, Justified, which sold more than seven million copies worldwide. The album was a commercial success, spawning the hits "Cry Me a River" and "Rock Your Body". Timberlake continued his success with his second solo album, FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006), debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and produced the US number-one hit singles "SexyBack", "My Love", and "What Goes Around... Comes Around".
Timberlake has won six Grammy Awards and four Emmy Awards. His first two albums made him one of the most commercially successful singers in the world, each selling in excess of 7 million copies. He also has an acting career, having starred in films such as The Social Network, Bad Teacher and Friends with Benefits. His other ventures include record label Tennman Records, fashion label William Rast, and the restaurants Destino and Southern Hospitality.
Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978) is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school basketball player in the country. He decided to declare his eligibility for the NBA Draft upon graduation, and was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. As a rookie, Bryant earned himself a reputation as a high-flyer and a fan favorite by winning the 1997 Slam Dunk Contest.
Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. A heated feud between the duo and a loss in the 2004 NBA Finals was followed by O'Neal's trade from the Lakers after the 2003–04 season. Following O'Neal's departure Bryant became the cornerstone of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. He led the NBA in scoring during the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons, setting numerous scoring records in the process. In 2006, Bryant scored a career-high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second most points scored in a single game in NBA history, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962. He was awarded the regular season's Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) in 2008. After losing in the 2008 NBA Finals, Bryant led the Lakers to two consecutive championships in 2009 and 2010, earning the NBA Finals MVP Award on both occasions.
There's a storm across the valley, clouds are rollin' in
the afternoon is heavy on your shoulders.
There's a truck out on the four lane, a mile or more away
the whinin' of his wheels just makes it colder.
He's an hour away from ridin' on your prayers up in the sky
and ten days on the road are barely gone.
There's a fire softly burning; supper's on the stove
but it's the light in your eyes that makes him warm.
Chorus:
Hey, it's good to be back home again
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Yes, 'n, hey it's good to be back home again
There's all the news to tell him: how's you spend your time?
And what's the latest thing the neighbors say
and your mother called last friday; "Sunshine" made her cry
and you felt the baby move just yesterday.
Chorus
Bridge:
And oh, the time that I can lay this tired old body down
and feel your fingers feather soft up-on me
the kisses that I live for, the love that lights my way
the happiness that livin' with you brings me.
It's the sweetest thing I know of, just spending time with you
it's the little things that make a house a home.
Like a fire softly burning and supper on the stove.
And the light in your eyes that makes me warm.
We need you to be
Need you to be around
We need you to be
Need you to be around
If it's right or if it's wrong
We're still alone
Sad songs growing up
Through the pavement
We need you to be
Need you to be around
We need you to be
Need you to be around
If you go or if you stay
We're still the same
Two shapes in the wake
Of your tail lights
When the light begins to fade
And night arrives
Sad songs begin to play
And forever
We need you to be
Choosing a tape, I settle down the better mood
Ignition is on ready for my inquietude
I step for the road with no stop inside my head
Leaving behind four walls that almost drove me mad
So taking the wheel
I reveal all my bounds
I shun I evade
I get lost I get found
Cruising I flee
Getting the
Most profound
I drift and I fade
Through the road Im around
Driving around I find myself and all my doubts
The love and the hate the little things that life's about
So facing the movement, I can keep my mind away
Enough to believe that I can sort things out and be okay
So taking the wheel
I reveal all my bounds
I shun I evade
I get lost I get found
Cruising I flee
Getting the
Most profound
I drift and I fade
Through the road Im around
So taking the wheel
I reveal I get found
I shun I evade
I feel I've seen what I've needed to see
And some things would have been better off unseen
What have I learned and how should I feel
Whwn nothing seems to move me or make me cry
I walk away- don't have a need to stay
I turn my back- I've seen enough for today
I've been around I've been here and there
It seems to me like everyone's gone mad
The same things are going on everywhere
And it all makes me feel so sad
I walk away- don't have a need to stay
I turn my back- I've seen enough for today
Hopelessness is a state of my mind
All that's here now might not be around tomorrow
The answers are sometimes so hard to find
The more I think the deeper I sink into sorrow
I walk away- don't have a need to stay
You need the ground
You needed face down
I tried to tell you this
I hit you back
There was no impact
The smarter you are
The harder it is
[chorus]
And there's no use calling out
I'm making my way out
Cause when you hit the pavement
I don't wanna be around
Whatever who you're climbing out
I know you're all back down
And nothing i can do will save you
So i don't wanna be around
Already done
Burning since day one
You have taken this to far
You forced it down
Like it's something bad now
But i don't mind
It's what you hide inside
[chorus]
And there's no use calling out
I'm making my way out
And i'm not gonna blame you
But i don't wanna be around
Whatever who you're climbing out
I know you're all back down
And nothing i can do will save you
So i don't wanna be around
[bridge]
When everything is rattling
What you bring will det-toe-nate us all
Det-toe-nate us all
She turned it off
Had enough
Find the pulse
Don't you let it fall
Don't you let it fall
I don't wanna be around
[chorus]
And there's no use calling out
I'm making my way out
Cause when you hit the pavement
But i don't wanna be around
Whatever who you're climbing now
I know you're all back down
And nothing i can do will save you
So i don't wanna be around
Leave you
I don't wanna be around [x2]
When everything is rattling
What you bring
I don't wanna be around
Had enough
Give it up
Your just stuck
There's an awfully big world
Out in front of such a small girl
You've decided that you're leaving
And you're not afraid
So you're going to leave it all behind you
And go where you think my love won't find you
But striking out alone
Doesn't meant that you're brave
I'll let you go
But I will follow
I'll be around
Because your heart will break
But I know that you don't want to hear that now
I'll be around
That will never change
So when you're lonely and this world has let you down
I'll be around
You are so courageous
Your destiny is greatness
I can see tomorrow's promise
When I look in your eyes
But the path laid out before you
Has the power to destroy you
And I hope that you won't falter
Because of your pride
I love you still
I always will
I understand you feel the need to test your newfound freedom
I'm on my knees praying you will find the truth you're seeking
I'll be right beside you if you ever need a friend
You're on your own
But you're not alone
She's like south of the border
To the warm illustrated man
Roman candles and sparklers
Smoky backyards in summer
Around around
Around around
So she's got an idea
They take drugs and they go to the park
If you think you're in love, man
Well just wait until dark
Around around
Around around
Nearly drunk with desire
Well go home and sleep it off
More than two hours later
She waits in the bed for him
Keys in the door, aggravation
She's a cool drink for a tired man
Put your troubles behind you
Put your love in my hands
Around around
Around around
She doesn't want to know him
But I can still remember