FORGOTTEN ENGLISH AN ARTICLE

English changes all the time, often in subtle ways—so it's not surprising that we've lost many delightful words and phrases along the way. In his wonderful book Forgotten English, Jeffrey Kacirk takes a closer look at the origins and histories of these language relics. Here are a few of our favorite words from the book; for more, check out Kacirk's website. 1. ASTROLOGAMAGE The medieval era's Miss Cleos, these so-called wise men made predictions based on what was happening in the sky. 2. CRAPULENCE This word, from the Latin root crapula, arose in the 18th century. According to Kacirk, it "denoted intestinal and cranial distress ... arising from intemperance and debauchery." Put another way: If you get crunk, expect crapulence. 3. EYE-SERVANT A term describing a servant who did his duty only lazily except when within sight of his master, "a form of insincerity known as 'eye-service,'" Kacirk notes. Replace servant with employee and master with boss, and you could probably know a few people to whom this term would apply. 4. FLITTERWOCHEN This Old English expression (probably borrowed from German) meant "fleeting weeks," and refers to what we today call a honeymoon. Flitterwochen is, obviously, a much better word. 5. FRIBBLER Though this term comes from the 18th century, chances are you know a fribbler. He says he's really into a lady, but just won't commit. The behavior of a fribbler was called fribbledom, by the way. 6. GROANING-CHEESE Back in the day, husbands didn't just hold their wives' hands during childbirth—they gave them the medieval version of an epidural: Cheese. Groaning-cheese was said to soothe a lady in labor, and so husbands paired it with groaning-cake and groaning-drink. READ MORE LINK-http://mentalfloss.com/article/56845/16-weird-forgotten-english-words-we-should-bring-back-Inspired by this -Curious glimpses of old English words, Western customs, social history, holidays and etiquette–one day at a time. candle_guyHave you ever wondered what a bowelhive (a Scottish intestinal ailment), a dabbit (a small amount; less than a dab), a celebaterian (a bachelor), an opscheplooper (an uninvited dinner guest), or a bloacher (any large animal) might be? If you can enlarge something, can you also ensmall it? And what caused London’s Top Hat Riot of 1797, the bizarre prosecution of animals and objects in the Middle Ages, and Lady Godiva’s famous ride in the buff? Each year the Forgotten English Calendar offers readers a brimming cartful of once indispensable terms and rough-hewn folklore. Sign up for the Forgotten English daily email (above) or buy the paper calendar for factual but lively, light-hearted, and thought-provoking explanations to these questions and many others, accompanied by a startling array http://forgottenenglish.com/of vintage line drawings. As Shakespeare commented in Othello, “These are fond paradoxes to make fools laugh in the alehouse.link to site-

BOY ITS BRASS MONKEYS?

During the recent cold spell ,in this article it shows a chimp in a blanket due to bring too cold even for brass monkeys.The  keepers at WALES APE AND MONKEY SANCTUARY NEAR SWANSEA had to fix the heating before worse of the freeze.

MY STRONGMAN MOMENTS NOT QUITE WORLDS STRONGEST MAN

Back  in the old days-1987-i joined the BODYBUILDING GUILD.T his was to take part in a power lifting event at my local gym in essex,this event involved DEAD LIFT, BENCH PRESS,LEG SQUAT ,i came last and cant remember weights done.If you look at me now you wouldd not think i had 18 inch biceps and could pick up and carry 330 lbs across gym floor.Later in 2013 i tried to retrain again  at http://www.fusion-fitness-bude.com/ i had  inform the owner about my neck problem which he said was ok as long as my health did not get worse. Anywhy to cut a long story short when i left bude  i could do 245 lbs dead-lift time 2 not bad for a crippled old man .

Mystery Cats: -NEWSLNK-CHINA- ANIMAL WELLFARE-Tiger and wild cat...

Mystery Cats: -NEWSLNK-CHINA- ANIMAL WELLFARE-Tiger and wild cat...: The trade in tigers and other wild cat parts from Myanmar into China has grown in recent years, a new study based on two decades of survey d...

anti-slavery AN ARTICLE

“I hope my case inspires you to know that you’ve made a difference. The work of anti-slavery activists such as yourself is vitally important. Thank you again for your efforts to ensure my safe release. Keep doing what you do in the fight for freedom.” Dear MARK, These are the words of Krishna Upadhyaya, an anti-slavery researcher who was detained in Qatar while interviewing migrant workers experiencing conditions of modern slavery. After 54,034 messages from the Walk Free community he was released without charge and returned home safely to his family. As 2015 begins, we’ve been reflecting on what our community and our partners have achieved in the last 12 months. You helped to win over a dozen anti-slavery campaigns last year. Together we’ve: Fought for stronger anti-slavery laws, including securing a new ground-breaking international protocol on forced labour.1 Held businesses to account: we persuaded Walmart and Tesco, two of the biggest food retailers in the world, to play a role in ending modern slavery in the Thai fishing industry.2 Defended the rights of anti-slavery activists, by fighting for the release of Krishna Upadhyaya and Gundev Ghimire when they disappeared while investigating working conditions in Qatar.3 Thank you for your incredible support -- we never cease to be amazed and inspired by your dedication. We want to make 2015 even more successful as we fight to end modern slavery -- will you help us? Click to donate your time and expertise to help end modern slavery. We believe every member of the Walk Free community has something unique and valuable to contribute to the movement to end slavery once and for all. As the new year begins, please consider becoming a Walk Free Freedom Leader -- you can find out more here. Thank you for everything you do, The whole Walk Free team P.S. Click here to see what else you achieved in 2014. 1 http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/media-centre/press-releases/WCMS_246549/lang--en/index.htm 2 http://www.walkfree.org/thai-slavery/ 3 http://gnrd.net/seemore.php?id=938 Walk Free is a movement of people everywhere, fighting to end one of the world's greatest evils: Modern slavery.

ANTI -FOX HUNTING STANCE AGIANT THE GOVERNMENT TRYING TO BRING IT BACK-STAND UP AND BE COUNTED

COME ON GOVERNMENT THE PEOPLE ASKED FOR FOX HUNTING BAN WHY BACK TRACK IS A QUESTION OF SRTACH YOUR BACK TO THE RICH-DONT BRING BACK FOX HUNTING-

YOUNG GUNS

Well it always make me think of old westerns when the local youths act hard almost like young gunslingers or fighters hence cartoon.