The term originated with the points earned
for various achievements by the youngest group of the Girl Scouts,
called Brownies. Brownie points are imaginary points earned by
someone for doing a good deed, and lost by doing something bad.
The Girl Scout or Girl Guide Brownies took their name from the
mythical creature, the brownie. The mythical brownies were known
for being kind and helpful and performing household chores while a
family slept. The girl-brownies are supposed to emulate this
behavior, being quietly helpful without asking for much in return.
(Historical Dictionary of American Slang argues that Brownie
points, was US army slang from WWII.)
The slang brown-noser, seems to have first popped up around 1939.
It is defined in the 1944 edition of American Speech, as: "A
person who is always asking and answering questions in class to
impress the instructor. Also a person who stays after class to try
to insinuate himself into the teacher’s good graces." This hints
at the brown-noser / brownie points connection and how the
behavior of Brownies might have overlapped with that of
brown-nosers. However, it is American military slang and alludes
to the practice of 'brown nosing', or 'arse-licking'. The older
term brown-nose is used for a person who curries favor to such an extent that
his nose seems to be up his superior’s backside.
Nov 20, 2015
Holiday and Booze Myths
Drink dark liquor and get a
hangover, drink light and you are good all night. Congeners are in
alcoholic beverages, mostly as a result of the processes used in
fermenting and aging, or are leached from oak barrels. They are
toxins such as acetone, histamines, and tannins. Although they are
only slightly toxic in the small amounts found in booze, some
believe congeners are to blame for typical hangover symptoms. Gin
and vodka have the least congeners while bourbon and scotch have
the most as dark liquors have more than clear ones in general.
However, the biggest determinant of getting hung-over is alcohol
intoxication, not dark vs. light drinks.
The old saying: “Beer before liquor, never been sicker. Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear.” People tend to down liquor but sip beer. As such, drinking liquor first might do more damage because of greater speed of drinking. The one truth in this adage is that if you drink much beer before drinking much liquor, you very well could get sick. The truth is that it is more about how much you drink than the order you drink it. If you drink enough, you will probably get sick either way.
The old saying: “Beer before liquor, never been sicker. Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear.” People tend to down liquor but sip beer. As such, drinking liquor first might do more damage because of greater speed of drinking. The one truth in this adage is that if you drink much beer before drinking much liquor, you very well could get sick. The truth is that it is more about how much you drink than the order you drink it. If you drink enough, you will probably get sick either way.
Meaning of Emojis
Have you ever wondered what the
meaning of a particular emoji is, or how to use it? Here is a LINK to the emojipedia. You
can find all those confusing and amusing emoji pictures and you
might find that you are likely using some of them to mean
something completely different than you intend. Beware bad emoji
use can get you in trouble.
Old Movie Dance Mashup
This will stir some emotion and
get your heart pumping. Some of the greatest dancers on the big
screen to Mark Ronson-Uptown Funk ft.Bruno Mars. My toes are still
tapping. LINK
Nov 13, 2015
Happy Friday
You cannot be satisfied until you do something to be satisfied
about.
I am always satisfied when I smile and celebrate a Happy Friday!
I am always satisfied when I smile and celebrate a Happy Friday!
Wholistic vs. Holistic
Wholistic
emphasizes the organic or functional relation between parts
and the
whole. Wholistic refers to a philosophy of life.
Holistic is the philosophy that all parts of a thing are interconnected. In medicine, holistic treatment is the treatment of a person as a whole, mind, body and social factors. Related words are holism and holistically. The word holistic is first seen in 1926, holistic medicine appears in 1960. Wholistic and holistic are words that are interchangeable, though holistic is used more often when referring to holistic medicine and wholistic when referring to a philosophy of life.
Holistic is the philosophy that all parts of a thing are interconnected. In medicine, holistic treatment is the treatment of a person as a whole, mind, body and social factors. Related words are holism and holistically. The word holistic is first seen in 1926, holistic medicine appears in 1960. Wholistic and holistic are words that are interchangeable, though holistic is used more often when referring to holistic medicine and wholistic when referring to a philosophy of life.
Holy Mackerel
It is an exclamation
of surprise. Holy Mackerel dates back at least 200 years
and is one of very many blasphemous oaths with the Holy
prefix. Holy Mackerel was almost certainly a reference to
Catholics eating fish on Fridays (rather like Holy Cow is
a reference to Hindus, and Holy Smoke is a reference to
incense burning and funeral pyres. Mackerel was popular
because it did not cost much.
Holy Moses was shortened to the rhyming Holy Moley or Holy Moly. The way that words roll off the tongue is significant in how these expressions become widely used and adopted.
Another slang for Catholics of the 19th century was mackerel snatchers. The word Mackerel has historically been a strong fish symbol and fish stereotype.
Holy Moses was shortened to the rhyming Holy Moley or Holy Moly. The way that words roll off the tongue is significant in how these expressions become widely used and adopted.
Another slang for Catholics of the 19th century was mackerel snatchers. The word Mackerel has historically been a strong fish symbol and fish stereotype.
Anchovy vs. Sardine
Speaking of fish, anchovies and
sardines come from two different families, but they do
share some traits - both are small, silvery fish
that are available fresh, preserved, and canned.
Sardine is an imprecise term for any number of small, silvery saltwater fish related to the herring and found throughout the world. They tend to travel in large schools close to the water's surface and are harvested fresh in the summer.
In the US, sardines are usually canned in oil or sauce, salted or smoked. In Europe, larger sardines are also eaten fresh, roasted in the oven or cooked on the grill either whole or in fillets. The name 'sardine' may be a reference to the Sardinian coast, where pilchards were one of the first fish to be packed in oil. The sardine is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and generally considered to be a brain food.
Anchovy refers to a family of small fish found in the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. There is no single “anchovy fish” to be found, but rather a series of aquatic relatives that make them recognizable to us as members of the same fish family. Anchovies are sold flat or rolled, filleted and either salt-cured or oil-packed. The curing process is comparable to that of aged hams in that it is basically the anchovy’s own juices that make it happen, with bacterial fermentation playing a supporting role. For most of human history this salt packing was the way that anchovies were sold.
In Europe, marinated fresh anchovies are eaten frequently, available in restaurants and Spanish, Greek, and Italian groceries. Known mostly for their strong flavor and aroma, anchovies can be soaked in water to remove excess brininess.
Sardine is an imprecise term for any number of small, silvery saltwater fish related to the herring and found throughout the world. They tend to travel in large schools close to the water's surface and are harvested fresh in the summer.
In the US, sardines are usually canned in oil or sauce, salted or smoked. In Europe, larger sardines are also eaten fresh, roasted in the oven or cooked on the grill either whole or in fillets. The name 'sardine' may be a reference to the Sardinian coast, where pilchards were one of the first fish to be packed in oil. The sardine is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and generally considered to be a brain food.
Anchovy refers to a family of small fish found in the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. There is no single “anchovy fish” to be found, but rather a series of aquatic relatives that make them recognizable to us as members of the same fish family. Anchovies are sold flat or rolled, filleted and either salt-cured or oil-packed. The curing process is comparable to that of aged hams in that it is basically the anchovy’s own juices that make it happen, with bacterial fermentation playing a supporting role. For most of human history this salt packing was the way that anchovies were sold.
In Europe, marinated fresh anchovies are eaten frequently, available in restaurants and Spanish, Greek, and Italian groceries. Known mostly for their strong flavor and aroma, anchovies can be soaked in water to remove excess brininess.
What's in a Name, Tank
WWI (1914
- 1918) military war machines were called
tanks, because they were originally disguised
to resemble water tanks. Tanks
with cannons were called
male tanks and tanks with machine guns
were called female tanks.
'Little Willie' was developed in 1915 by British scientists and inventors, and it was the first World War 1 tank. The British produced over 2,600 tanks during the war, but by the end of the war British Tank Corps had only 8 tanks left.
'Little Willie' was developed in 1915 by British scientists and inventors, and it was the first World War 1 tank. The British produced over 2,600 tanks during the war, but by the end of the war British Tank Corps had only 8 tanks left.
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