SEMANTIC ENIGMASWhy were train porters in the US called "George"? Paul Hibbs, Birmingham
I have looked in four American slang dictionaries and none of them give this actual meaning. ?George? has a lot of meanings in US slang, including a general term of approval and to provoke sexually. The OED gives as one meaning of ?George?: ?Used as a familiar form of address to a stranger; spec. in Services? Read More...
FosteringOne month it's a lying, stealing teenager, the next a little boy afraid of crowds and tomatoes. How does it feel, not knowing which strangers' child will come through your door next?MarchRuby is heading into the great unknown world of the mother and baby unit. This is her last chance to prove herself an adequate mother, and she knows it. A huge responsibility to have on your shoulders when you are this young and when your family are seriously dysfunctional. Read More...
TennisAndy Murray’s 2024 off to losing start as Grigor Dimitrov prevails in BrisbaneDimitrov wins 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in Brisbane International first roundMurray was playing first singles match since late OctoberAndy Murray’s preparations for the Australian Open suffered a setback following a frustrating first-round loss to the second seed, Grigor Dimitrov, at the Brisbane International.
The unseeded Scot was on course to advance after taking the opening set of a tense battle between two former tournament champions on Pat Rafter Arena. Read More...
