Jejemons speak Jejenese based on Taglish and Englog. Their alphabet, Jejebet, is based on Leet. Words are created by mixing letters in a word, mixed large and small letters, using the letters H, X or Z many times, and mixing of numbers in words. The spelling is the same as Leetspeak.
Facebook fan pages were made in support and against the group. Celebrities have condemned some attacks. "Jejebusters" were created to fight jejetyping and jejemons. The Department of Education of the Philippines (DepEd) discourages students from using Jejemon spelling and grammar.
Swardspeak
Swardspeak (or Chuva) is a secret language that came from the mixed language with the names Taglish and Englog. It is used by gay people in the Philippines.
Swardspeak uses word from Tagalog, English, Spanish, Cebuano, Japanese, Sanskrit, and other languages. Names of Celebrities and trademark brands are also used.
Gay people use Swardpeak to make themselves feel special. The language changes a lot. People who use the language are called "Bekimons". This word is from the words "bakla" (gay) and "Jejemon".
The word "Swardspeak" came from the 1970's book called "Swardspeak: A Preliminary Study". "Sward" is slang for "gay male" in the Philippines.
Swardspeak is a form of slang.
It changes a lot and the meaning of words are hard to know. The rules are explained below.
Miyagi Prefecture
Miyagi Prefecture used to be part of Mutsu Province. That province was in the northern part of Honshu. It was made from land taken from the indigenous Emishi. The province became the largest as it expanded to the north. The ancient capital was in modern Miyagi Prefecture.
During the Sengoku period, various clans ruled different parts of the province. Date Masamune was a close ally of the Tokugawa. He established Sendai, which is now the largest town of the Tōhoku region.
In the Meiji period, four new provinces were created from parts of Mutsu: Rikuchū, Rikuzen, Iwaki, and Iwashiro. In 1871, Sendai Prefecture was formed. It was renamed Miyagi prefecture the following year.
On March 11, 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and major tsunami hit Miyagi Prefecture. It caused major damage to the area. The tsunami was about 10 meters high in parts of Miyagi Prefecture.
There are thirteen cities in Miyagi Prefecture:
These are the towns and villages in each district:
National parks cover about 23% of the total land area of the prefecture. They include:
Farming, fishing and sake brewing are all important in Miyagi. As of March 2011, the prefecture made 4.7% of Japan's rice, 23% of its oysters, and 15.9% of its saury fish. Manufacturing around Sendai is a larger part of the economy. The area produces electronics, appliances, and processed food.
Sendai was the castle town of the daimyo Date Masamune. The remains of Sendai Castle are on a hill above the city.
Miyagi Prefecture has one of Japan's Three Great Views. Matsushima Bay is full of small islands with old pine trees on them. Many visitors come here every year and many artists have painted the islands.
The following are also noted as attractions:
"Shigogama jinja" is the main Shinto shrine ("ichinomiya") in the prefecture.
Marika Lagercrantz
Marika Lagercrantz (1954) is a Swedish actress. she has appeared in a number of movies including "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" (2009), Gossip (2000), "I Wonder Who's Kissing You Now" (1999) and "Dreaming of Rita" (1993).
Apricot (color)
Apricot is a color that is a representation of the color of the apricot fruit.
"Apricot" in has been in written use as a color name since 1851.
The word "apricot" comes from the Arabic "Al-birquq", in turn derived from Latin "armeniacus", i.e., "the fruit from Armenia". The ultimate origin of the apricot fruit was from China.
Kallima
Kallima, also known as the Oakleaf or Dead leaf butterflies, is a genus of butterflies of the family Nymphalidae. They are found Asia.
Their common name is a reference to the under surface of their wings, which is various shades of brown. When the wings are held closed, this results in a remarkable similarity to a dead leaf. There are dark dots or patches which look like the effects of fungi and lichen, which are so common on dead leaves.
The camouflage is perfected by the rear wings, which have a little 'tail', which looks like the stalk of a leaf. When at rest in closed position, the 'tail' touches the branch, completing the illusion.
There are two morphs of the common Indian species "Kallima inachus". Nothing seems to be known about why these morphs exist. There is also variation in the colour of the under surfaces.
Airfix
Airfix is a UK manufacturer of plastic scale model kits. Airfix was founded in 1939 by Nicholas Kove. Airfix is currently owned by Hornby.
During the 1960s and 1970s, the company grew much bigger as the kit modelling hobby became more popular. The range of models expanded at this time too.
Puerto Rico at the Olympics
Puerto Rico at the Olympics is a history which began in 1900.
The International Olympic Committee's official abbreviation for Puerto Rico is PUR.
A team from Puerto Rico was first at the Olympic Games in 1948. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since then. Puerto Rico has also been in the Winter Olympic Games since 1984, but missed the Games of 2006 and 2010.
Puerto Rican athletes have won a total of eight medals. Most are in boxing.
The National Olympic Committee for Puerto Rico was formed in 1948 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee the same year.
Vindex
Gaius Iulius Vindex was a Roman governor who is famous for rebelling in 67/68AD against the Emperor Nero.
Vindex was the governor of a province in Gaul (modern-day France). He rebelled against Nero's high taxes. In order to become more powerful, he allied with the governor of Hispania (modern-day Spain), Galba (who would become ruler during the "year of the four emperors").
Vindex was killed in battle by Rufus, the governor of Germania (modern-day Germany), however, when Nero killed himself and Galba became emperor (June 68AD), Galba made coins dedicated to Vindex.
Pakistan national field hockey team
The Pakistan National Field Hockey Team also known as the Green Shirts represent the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) in international field hockey competitions. Field Hockey is the National sport of Pakistan. Pakistan has been one of the most successful teams in international competitions, having won a world record four Hockey World Cup titles.
Saint Kitts and Nevis at the Olympics
Saint Kitts and Nevis was first at the Olympic Games in 1996 and has been in every Summer Olympic Games since. St Kitts and Nevis has never been at the Winter Olympic Games.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has never won a medal. They have only been in the Track and Field events.
Saint Lucia at the Olympics
Saint Lucia was first at the Olympic Games in 1996. They have been in every Summer Olympic Games since. The nation has never been in the Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Saint Lucia was formed in 1987 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1993.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Olympics
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been in six Summer Olympic Games. The country has been in the Winter Olympic Games. As of 2010, no athlete from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has ever won an Olympic medal.
The St Vincent and the Grenadines National Olympic Committee was formed in 1982 and recognized by the IOC in 1987.
Suriname at the Olympics
Suriname was first at the Olympic Games in 1960. They have been in most Summer Olympic Games since then. The nation missed the 1964 Games, and also boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics. Suriname has never been in the Winter Olympic Games.
The National Olympic Committee for Suriname was formed in 1959 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee that same year.
Trinidad and Tobago at the Olympics