Having been an object of derision by classmates when once during a gym class in elementary school I was knocked out when I failed to block a left hook during boxing instruction: there has always been this undercurrent of contempt associated with the word deride. Webster's states this well "He who derides is actuated by a severe a contemptuous spirit; as, to deride one for his religious principles." It really doesn't matter that my pugilistic abilities never went far but the incident made me sensitive to the abilities of others. ( Long Island has enjoyed a few warm days. However and "Alberta Clipper" is headed our way.