They're called 'big pie.' Where to find giant Chinese scallion pancakes
Growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, the author's grandmother only spoke English to them, wanting them to know English and experience the rights and privileges of being American.
The author feels like an outsider when in a group of people speaking Chinese, but they can manage a greeting and ordering food.
At Ahgoo's Kitchen in Temple City, the signature dish is the green onion sesame pie, with layers filled with green onion and a sesame-coated crust. [ more ]
They're called 'big pie.' Where to find giant Chinese scallion pancakes
Growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, the author's grandmother only spoke English to them, wanting them to know English and experience the rights and privileges of being American.
The author feels like an outsider when in a group of people speaking Chinese, but they can manage a greeting and ordering food.
At Ahgoo's Kitchen in Temple City, the signature dish is the green onion sesame pie, with layers filled with green onion and a sesame-coated crust. [ more ]
Scientists say they are learning basics of sperm whale language
Scientists studying sperm whales off Dominica have identified a potential phonetic alphabet in their clicks for communication, shedding light on the complexity of whale language. [ more ]
Wrong Norma by Anne Carson review unjoined-up thinking at its best
Anne Carson's book 'Norma' is deliberately disjointed to convey a sense of language's unreliability and difficulty in expressing precise meanings.
Carson's resistance to discussing her work in interviews adds to her enigmatic persona and aligns with her exploration of the volatility of language. [ more ]
Scientists say they are learning basics of sperm whale language
Scientists studying sperm whales off Dominica have identified a potential phonetic alphabet in their clicks for communication, shedding light on the complexity of whale language. [ more ]
Wrong Norma by Anne Carson review unjoined-up thinking at its best
Anne Carson's book 'Norma' is deliberately disjointed to convey a sense of language's unreliability and difficulty in expressing precise meanings.
Carson's resistance to discussing her work in interviews adds to her enigmatic persona and aligns with her exploration of the volatility of language. [ more ]
Eliza Barry Callahan's Debut Novel Is an Invigorating Study of Deafness
A debut novel 'The Hearing Test' by Eliza Barry Callahan delves into themes of life, chance, sickness, and language with an original and vivid narrative. [ more ]
The poet Erica Funkhouser has a deep love for language and the natural world, but also recognizes the limitations of writing in capturing real brutality.
Despite her disillusionment, the power of art and music to engage with injustice should not be underestimated. [ more ]
The poet Erica Funkhouser has a deep love for language and the natural world, but also recognizes the limitations of writing in capturing real brutality.
Despite her disillusionment, the power of art and music to engage with injustice should not be underestimated. [ more ]
Laurent Cantet, a key figure in the 1990s French cinema, led the social-realist movement with his award-winning film The Class, blending drama and documentary in a unique way. [ more ]
Designer Sun Young Oh focuses on words, through fonts or cat flow charts
Sun Young Oh is a South Korean graphic designer who creates unique typefaces and designs that deconstruct phrases into assorted parts.
She finds inspiration in the abstract and ambiguous nature of language, which she discovered through her experiences in Germany and her background in fine arts. [ more ]
Sunak was not making trans joke, transgender teacher claims
Rishi Sunak is accused of making a joke about transgender people
Debbie Hayton defends Sunak, stating that his comments were focused on Keir Starmer and his use of different language for different audiences. [ more ]
You're In Luck! The Author Of 'Such A Fun Age' Is Back With Another Hit
Kiley Reid's second novel, Come and Get It, was inspired by a phrase her students used: 'Oh, my gosh, I hate telling about this.'
Reid interviewed 20-something women to capture the pithy, privileged sound bites that she used as source material for her characters' dialogue. [ more ]
Quebec reduces tuition hike for out-of-province students, but they'll have to learn French | CBC News
Quebec's English-language universities will require out-of-province students to learn French, with 80% proficiency required by the end of their undergraduate studies.
New students from outside the province will pay a minimum of $12,000 in tuition starting in the 2024-25 academic year. [ more ]
Quebec reduces tuition hike for out-of-province students, but they'll have to learn French | CBC News
Quebec's English-language universities will require out-of-province students to learn French, with 80% proficiency required by the end of their undergraduate studies.
New students from outside the province will pay a minimum of $12,000 in tuition starting in the 2024-25 academic year. [ more ]