COCKTAIL

This week’s word is pretty obvious. But look how many different ways of using it!
Quote
“Hopefully we can bring…one giant evil cocktail that is one thousand proof.”
- Shock rocker Marilyn Manson on reuniting with an old bandmate…and Satan. (Rolling Stone)

Meaning
a mixture of things, particularly alcohol
Use
Anyone who has been to a bar knows what a cocktail is. [...]

Gifted children (from BBC)

   Young, gifted and a right handful
Curse or blessing? When it comes to super-intelligent children, the jury is still out on whether they are a good or bad thing.While every parent wants the best for their son or daughter, the thought of a child prodigy in the family is somewhat daunting.
Looking after an ordinary child [...]

Flummox / to be flummoxed

flummox  transitive verb: to confuse, to perplex, to be vexing .
The origin of flummox is unknown. 
Examples:And when a poll’s results happen to upset the conventional wisdom, or confound the experts, or flummox the pundits, then that’s a poll to remember. The chronological order of the Stuart, Hanover, Lancaster and TudorBritish royal houses had me flummoxed.

Flummoxed by [...]

“The Thiteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield

If you read just one mystery novel this year, make it “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield.

This rich, multi-layered Gothic tale, in the tradition of Daphne DuMaurier and the Bronte sisters, grabs the reader from the first pages and doesn’t let go.“Do You Intend to Tell Me the Truth?”The Thirteenth Tale is the story of [...]

“A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier” by Ismael Beah

Ishmael Beah’s biographic work:  A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.

In 1991, a vicious civil war overtook Sierra Leone. Beah’s parents and two brothers were killed; he claims that at the age of 13, he was pressed into service as a child soldier. According to Beah’s account, he fought for almost three years before [...]

EUROPE A COUNTRY? …WATCH THIS.

Just an example of the extent to which USA citizens are slightly off course when it comes to Europe!
This video is taken from America’s “Are you smarter than a fifth grader” TV quiz, in which adults have to answer questions on subjects which junior school children are learning. (A similar programme is broadcast on Spanish [...]

And the Oscar goes to…

 
WATCH THIS YEAR’S OSCAR NOMINATIONS.
Who do you think the Oscars will go to this year?
Which is the best film for you?
See the official Oscars page for more information.

WAGs

 WAG
WAGs, or Wags, is an acronym for Wives And Girlfriends. The most high-profile WAGs, at least in the UK, are those of the England team: every WAGgish activity, whether it be shopping to the max, dressing to kill, partying until the wee small hours, or (gasp!) attending a match, has generated huge interest: certain sections [...]

Mexico offers female bus route

The public transport in Mexico City opened a daily bus service exclusively for women in order to protect their integrity and security on Monday January 21st, 2008. The Public Transport Network (RTP), inaugurated the program called”Atenea,” due to various complaints received by female transport users – victims of constant sexual abuse and lack of respect from [...]

Query page

 
Due to popular demand I’ve created this QUERY PAGE where you can pose your doubts.
Is there something seen in class you haven’t understood?
Do you have a problem with your homework?
Or do you just need someone to give you a bit of moral support?
Anyone can ask a question and anyone can answer.
SO GO AHEAD…