Swearing

The human language is covered in a mist of enigmas and mysteries. One of the idiosyncrasies of the human speech is the use of swear words. Its origin is as mysterious as its existence.

You know, some, or most people call it impolite, disrespectful or uncivilised to do this certain thing. Then again, it could be considered appropriate and outspoken. No it’s not nudity and those lovely nudist beaches. It’s, ‘swear-words’.

My attempt at a Villanelle.

If you swear in front of your young child, you'll no doubt hear those words repeated '" often at the most embarrassing times. Here are tips to help you manage your language when your child is around.

How to make people pay more attention to your needs by minimizing distractions.

A pristine body of water, Lake Crockett likes to "tease rather than please" when fishing. There are several recreational opportunities.

A poem on what men truly seek and what this woman, at least, will not be.

The practice of using the Bible in public testimony or public swearing in ceremonies is one that does need closely scrutinized.

How to stop swearing.

A few ways to help you stop swearing and kicking that bad habit.

Swearing helps to reduce pain.

Read and learn before one flaps their gums.

Here are a few suggestions on explaining and stopping swearing with your children.

Some helpful tips for explaining profanity (i.e. "swearing" or "cussing") to your children.

An interesting study shows that one of the effects of swearing may be pain control. Could cursing actually be a health benefit?

Research results on how swearing can reduce pain.

This is an article about swearing, what it does, and when it is appropriate.

Do you suffer from the largest, most wide-spread disease in the world, swearing syndrome? In this article I offer foolproof methods to assist you in self-betterment by curing cussing.

This is my review of Pinkie Swear Double Swear Compact Eyeshadow Duo in So Far, So Good.

The Bible is more than just a book of religious artifacts, depicting the Jewish nation as the chosen race; it has a greater value in a civilized society.

The main inauguration swearing-in snag between Barack Obama and Justice John Roberts happened when Roberts transposed the word "faithfully" from the Constitution.

The hottest tickets going today are tickets to the swearing in ceremony of America's first African-American president. Free to all who can get them; but can you still get them or even buy them?

Associated Content sat down with The Angry Video Game Nerd (also known as James Rolfe), to find out what inspired his review series that have made him an Internet celebrity, his favorite game he loves to hate, and more

An interview with the band, The Swear.

How prevalent is hip-hop in music these days? Is it crucial for hip-hop to be good?

Do you sometimes find yourself swearing in front of your children? This can have a negative impact on their own language skills and can set a poor precedent. Here's how to stop swearing when your kids are around.

"The Swear Jar" is a jar into which anyone using offensive language must pay a fine.

Should swearing in ceremonies continue to be used in the courtroom?

I will, therefore, have no alternative but to conclude that we should continue to use Bible for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms, with an alternative not to take part.

A politically incorrect article about the requirement under U.S. law to swear to "God", and a broader question of religious discrimination, the christian bias of our legal system and how this affects people of other faiths or who simply choose not to believe any religion.