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1. Athletic footwear
October 25, 2008
Athletic footwear, depending on the setting and the actual type of footwear, can also go by the name trainers (British English), sandshoes or joggers (Australian English) running shoes, runners or gutties (Canadian English, Australian English, Hiberno-English), sneakers, tennis shoes (North American English, Australian English), gym shoes, tennies, sport shoes, sneaks, or takkies (South African English) and rubber shoes.
The term athletic footwear is used for competing in a marathon or half marathon, basketball, and tennis (amongst others) but tends to exclude shoes for sports played on g... (read more)
Author: Robert Bell
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2. Shako
October 15, 2008
A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a peak (British English) or visor (American English), sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with some kind of ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise, and often has a feather, plume, or pompon (also called sultan)[citation needed], attached at the top.
The word shako originated from the Hungarian name ("peaked cap"), which was a part of the uniform of the Hungarian hussar of the 18th century. Other spellings include chako, czako, schako and tschako.
From 1800 on, the shako became a common mi... (read more)
Author: Y M
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3. Football boot
October 15, 2008
The items of footwear worn while playing football are called football boots in British English. They feature studs (cleats) protruding from the sole for traction on a playing field covered with grass or similar surface; hence they are called "cleats" in American English. Association football boots are called soccer shoes in American English. In most codes of football, modern "boots" are not technically boots as they do not cover the ankle. They can be made from a wide variety of leathers, kangaroo leather being a popular choice.
The first record of a pair of football boots occurs when Hen... (read more)
Author: Y M
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4. Learn American English Online In Your Spare Time
October 10, 2008
If you plan to travel to the United States for pleasure, work or to study, you need to learn American English. Online sites offering free English courses often use British English and there is a difference between the two forms of the language. One difference is in the pronunciation of the words and another is in the vocabulary used. For example, American English uses the word truck?whereas British English uses lorry? This is why you need to be specific when you search for an English course online that you can take at home on its own or to complement your other studies.
What topics do you... (read more)
Author: Ling Tong
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5. ABCs of handbags
July 24, 2008
1.Handbag or purse? In American English, a purse is a small bag, also called a handbag or a pocketbook. In British English, a purse is a small money container similar to a wallet, but typically used by women and including a compartment for coins, with a handbag being considerably larger; indeed, a purse is often kept in a handbag. A purse or handbag is often fashionably designed, and is used to hold items such as wallet, keys, tissues, makeup, a hairbrush, cellular device or personal digital assistant, feminine products, or other items.
2.What is a replica handbag? A replica handbag... (read more)
Author: Lee Allen
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6. The European Shorthair Cat
July 14, 2008
European Shorthair is a recently recognized breed of cats that was created to distinguish the Scandinavian cats of Europe from those of United Kingdom. A shorthair feline breed, it is distinct from the British and American Shorthairs. The cat's origin dates back centuries. It is said to have descended from Egyptian cats and then brought over to Europe. Since then it has been widespread in towns and villages of Europe. The point of origin here is believed to be Sweden. With time the European cat developed a physical structure somewhat different from its English cousin. Therefore after much deli... (read more)
Author: Omer Ashraf
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