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Showing posts with label language. Show all posts
Showing posts with label language. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Words, Words, Words

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Workmate Henning sent me this video today. It's word-geek and lexicographer Erin McKean pondering the future of "The Dictionary....
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Singing Accent

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When I was in grade three I noticed that the children around me sang with a subtle British accent. This was strange because none of us had B...
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Saturday, July 12, 2008

"Hothouse" by Brian Aldiss

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The sun is going nova and the increase in temperature has rearranged the world's genetic balance. Humans have "devolved" into ...
Thursday, July 03, 2008

Creepy Pedro Episode Seven

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I started writing episode seven of "Creepy Pedro" in 2001. I finally finished it this week. If you'd like to read it, go here ...
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Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Lois Long Finally Annoys Me

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I've said in the past that I enjoy Lois Long's contributions to the 1920's-era New Yorker, particularly her somewhat acerbic ...
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Thursday, April 17, 2008

Neil Shubin Celebrates the Fish

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During the past few years American scientists have been bemoaning the lack of accessible science literature, particularly in the field of bi...
Friday, January 11, 2008

The Scout Shouted About the Mouse in the House

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A true story and an honest plea:
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