Tag: language
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The Prodigal Tongue
Lynne Murphy writes a great blog, which this book is at least partly based on, about the differences between American and British English. Or should that be that this book is based on? Books like this really make you question everything you write. Some of the material I was already familiar with, having read it…
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My delicious.com bookmarks for April 17th through April 18th
Why you should join the war on paying for hotel Wi-Fi – This has always bugged me, even when I'm not paying with my own money. Why should I pay the equivalent of a months home broadband for one evening if surfing? All Languages Have A Common Root? – "Atkinson said the world's 6000 languages…
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Translations
If you like www.cut and would like to see it translated into your native language, here’s how you can help.
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My delicious.com bookmarks for December 4th through December 9th
US switch to new lethal injection scrutinised – However you do it, killing people is a cruel and unusual punishment. Rudiments of Language Discovered in Monkeys – "Lemasson … suspects that a dense jungle environment drove the evolution of syntax. Since the monkeys had trouble seeing each other, they compensated by talking." Google DNS –…
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My delicious.com bookmarks for May 8th through May 18th
New Zealand Launches Hookup Airways – Not sure whether this is a good idea or a bit creepy. An intercontinental flight is a long time to spend cooped up with a bad date! Scientists put psychic's paranormal claims to the test – If you can prove a paranormal claim under controlled conditions you can win…