what is geographic tongue?
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Geographic tongue (Migratory glossitis) is a medical condition that affects the tongue.\n\nSymptoms\n\nThe top side of the tongue is covered in small protrusions called papillae. In a tongue affected by geographic tongue, there are red patches on the surface of the tongue bordered by grayish white. The papillae are missing from the reddish areas and overcrowded in the grayish white borders. The small patches may disappear and reappear in a short period of time (hours or days), and change in shape or size. While it is not common for the condition to cause pain, it may cause a burning or stinging sensation, especially after contact with certain foods, such as spicy or citrus foods. Chemicals, such as mouth washes and teeth whiteners, can also aggravate the condition. Geographic tongue may also cause numbness.\n\n\n[edit] Histopathology\n\nIrregular areas of dekaratinized and desquamated filiform papillae (red in color) are surrounded by elevated whitish/ yellow margins due to acantholysis and hyperkeratosis. Neutrophils migrate into the epithelial layer, creating what are termed Munro's Abscesses.\n\n[edit] Cause\n\nIts cause is uncertain, though tends to run in families and is associated with several different genes. Geographic tongue is more commonly found in people who are affected by environmental sensitivity, such as allergies, eczema, and asthma. Some think that it may be linked to stress or diets high in sugar or processed foods. Its prevalence also varies by ethnicity (.6% of Americans, 4% young Iraqis, 2% young Finns) and gender (females affected 3 times more than males).\n\n[edit] Treatment\n\nWhile there is no known cure or commonly prescribed treatment for geographic tongue, there are several ways to suppress the condition, including avoiding foods that exacerbate the problem. Some people affected by geographic tongue also report that taking Vitamin B supplements causes the condition to go away temporarily. Burning may also be reduced by taking antihistamines.
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try this website:\nhttp://www.bmezine.com/pierce/02-tongue/bme-pg02-exp-stud-001.html
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www.kissmygeologyass.com
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http://geography.about.com/library/misc/blregions.htm
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When American GIs returned from Asia at the close of World War II, they brought home a new word to add to the lexicon -- "boondocks". It is derived from "bundok", the Philippine word for mountain, and describes a place that is remote and inaccessible.
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The family of languages spoken in Australia and Formosa and Malaysia and Polynesia
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linguistics
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do a search through a search engine with the words:\n\nEngland map
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the difference is the location of the tongue and hands
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I give up.  What does this question have to do with geography?
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From this Mayo clinic website http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/geographic-tongue/DS00819\n\n"The tongue is normally covered with a layer of small bumps (papillae). Geographic tongue results when these projections are missing in certain areas of the tongue. The papillae loss creates smooth, red patches on the tongue, giving it a map-like, or geographic, appearance.\n\nTreatment: "Medical treatment isn't necessary for geographic tongue. The condition usually resolves on its own within months, but it can last a year or more. After which time, the tongue returns to its normal appearance. Though sometimes uncomfortable, the condition is harmless.\n\nIf you're bothered by soreness or a burning sensation, it may help to avoid the following items that can aggravate the condition:\n\n    * Hot or spicy foods\n    * Acidic foods and beverages\n    * Alcohol\n    * Tobacco\n\nIn addition, some types of toothpaste that contain tartar-control additives, heavy flavoring or whitening agents may worsen geographic tongue. "
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search the google for "GEOGRAPHY"
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http://www.freedict.com/onldict/lat.html\n\nHope this helps!
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i like a nice long tongue....  or nice thick other things....
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Depends on what you mean by "geography".\n\nDo you want maps?\nhttp://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/\n\nDo you want national statistics?\nhttp://www.worldfactbook.com/\n\nA little of everything?\nhttp://www.wikipedia.org/\n\nA general site with links?\nhttp://geography.usgs.gov/\nhttp://www.colorado.edu/geography/virtdept/resources/contents.htm\n\nArticles and pictures?\nhttp://www.nationalgeographic.com/\n\nBasic, general info?\nhttp://www.geographic.org/\n\nAimed at kids and educators?\nhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/\n\nGeography as a profession?\nhttp://www.aag.org/\n\nI hope one of these gets you where you want to go...
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Colloquial Language is informal language, what you would use to communicate with your friends and close relatives.\n\nA dialect is a derivation of a language. For example, Haitians speak patois which is a french dialect. It comes from the French, it is very similar but not Identicall.
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A tongue kiss is a romantic or sexual kiss in which one participant's tongue touches the other's lips or tongue and may enter their mouth. Also known as a Deep Kiss or French Kiss.\n\nWhile family members may sometimes kiss on the lips, a tongue kiss almost always indicates a romantic or sexual relationship. French kissing stimulates the lips, tongue and mouth, which are all areas very sensitive to touch. It is considered by many to be both very pleasurable and highly intimate. Unlike other forms of "casual" kissing (such as brief kisses of greeting or friendship), episodes of French kissing will often be prolonged, intense, and passionate. It may signal the beginning of a period of "making out" or sex. Because of the intimacy associated with it, in many regions of the world tongue kissing in public is not acceptable to most, particularly in the case of extended duration. See: public display of affection.\n\nIn a tongue kiss participants may exchange saliva, which would often be considered disgusting in other contexts, but which may add to the passion and excitement of the sexual kiss. Although most sexually-transmitted diseases are not transmitted by kissing, the exchange of saliva in a French kiss may increase the chances of catching an orally transmitted disease.\n\nFrench kissing is commonly used in movies to show willing sex between lovers. It is often used by lovers to express their intimate feeling toward each other and more often precedes sex.\n\nIt is known colloquially as tongue wrestling, tonsil hockey and, in the United Kingdom, snogging. It is sometimes known as doing a Frankie in parts of Northern England. In many parts of Ireland, it is also refered to as "meeting" or "shifting" someone. It has also been known as "lata", "jamón" and "zampar" (as a verb) in Venezuela, it has many other names in Latin culture. French kissing has been traditionally associated with Western societies, but is now becoming quite popular around the world. The term has been attributed to the French's more open views on cunnilingus and oral sex in general (see soixante-neuf/sixty-nine), as the two acts are similar. Ironically the French don't even refer to the act as "French kissing," but as "American kissing." To many of them, it is considered something you would only do before engaging in intercourse.\n\nFrench kissing was humorously euphemized as "Freedom Kissing" in a parody of Freedom Fries during the period of poor relations between the United States and France just prior to the onset of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Though of facetious origin, the name is rather appropriate, since this type of kiss feels rather liberating.