Lulu, Queen of the Camels

Article Abstract:

Julian (Lulu) Skidmore is employed by the crown prince of Dubai and the Defense Minister of the United Arab Emirates who is deeply interest in camel racing. Skidmore is the scientific director of the Camel Reproduction Centre. A second international camel conference is being planned because the science of camel racing could do a lot of good for other countries. Camel racing is a highly organized activity with large investments in bloodlines and facilities.

United Arab Emirates, Behavior, Natural history, Animal breeding, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Emirate), Camels, Skidmore, Julian (Lulu)

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The E word

Article Abstract:

The usage of euphemisms in modern American English has become a staple among Americans in the twentieth century. Americans use euphemisms to describe anything, such as the use of condoms. One truck stop bathroom, for example, had the phrase 'Family Planning Center' displayed above a condom dispenser.

Usage, Column, English language, Euphemism

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Notes & Comment: Anticipation

Article Abstract:

There are many instances in modern life that echo the severed limb phenomenon wherein a person who lost a limb retains phantom feelings. There is also an equal amount of anticipation of events. Both phenomena are illustrated by the preponderance of usage of the prefixes pre and post.

Analysis, Language and languages, Grammar, Comparative and general, Grammar

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