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#linguistics

Sunday Puzzle: Two of the same

Identify a famous American whose name contains four identical consonants and has a total of eight letters.

Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess these words from these phonetic clues?

The phonetic puzzle challenges participants to combine sounds with letters to create new words or phrases.

Words of the year: maybe I'm delulu, but these don't seem like words people actually use

Words of the year often lack genuine usage outside niche communities, as evidenced by their absence in crossword puzzles.

Everyday Philosophy: Do emojis help or hurt our language?

Emojis complicate communication, provoking a discussion on whether they enrich or impoverish language use and understanding.

Word Game: Nov. 12, 2024

Globulin is a versatile protein found in both plant and animal tissues, essential for biological functions.

What Bridezillas Can Tell Us About English

English can create new terms by combining prefixes and suffixes without strict rules.
The suffix '-zilla' originated from 'Godzilla' and has a few notable usages.

Sunday Puzzle: Two of the same

Identify a famous American whose name contains four identical consonants and has a total of eight letters.

Sunday Puzzle: Can you guess these words from these phonetic clues?

The phonetic puzzle challenges participants to combine sounds with letters to create new words or phrases.

Words of the year: maybe I'm delulu, but these don't seem like words people actually use

Words of the year often lack genuine usage outside niche communities, as evidenced by their absence in crossword puzzles.

Everyday Philosophy: Do emojis help or hurt our language?

Emojis complicate communication, provoking a discussion on whether they enrich or impoverish language use and understanding.

Word Game: Nov. 12, 2024

Globulin is a versatile protein found in both plant and animal tissues, essential for biological functions.

What Bridezillas Can Tell Us About English

English can create new terms by combining prefixes and suffixes without strict rules.
The suffix '-zilla' originated from 'Godzilla' and has a few notable usages.
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#vocabulary

Word Game: Nov. 6, 2024

Kilderkin is a unit of measurement, prompting players to explore creative vocabulary within a structured format.

NYT Connections Today #439: Hints & Answers August 23

NYT Connections challenges players to group words by themes, enhancing vocabulary and cognitive skills.

Word Game: Nov. 13, 2024

The word 'lubricious' challenges participants to find 35 words with a minimum of four letters each.

Word Game: Nov. 17, 2024

Minatory means having a menacing quality, influencing interactions significantly.

Word Game: Nov. 9, 2024

Mastering the word 'mortise' encourages players to think creatively and strategically about word formation while enhancing their vocabulary.

20 "Big" Words That Can Make You Sound Smarter

Using complex vocabulary can enhance perceived intelligence but risks misunderstanding if not fully grasped.

Word Game: Nov. 6, 2024

Kilderkin is a unit of measurement, prompting players to explore creative vocabulary within a structured format.

NYT Connections Today #439: Hints & Answers August 23

NYT Connections challenges players to group words by themes, enhancing vocabulary and cognitive skills.

Word Game: Nov. 13, 2024

The word 'lubricious' challenges participants to find 35 words with a minimum of four letters each.

Word Game: Nov. 17, 2024

Minatory means having a menacing quality, influencing interactions significantly.

Word Game: Nov. 9, 2024

Mastering the word 'mortise' encourages players to think creatively and strategically about word formation while enhancing their vocabulary.

20 "Big" Words That Can Make You Sound Smarter

Using complex vocabulary can enhance perceived intelligence but risks misunderstanding if not fully grasped.
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#literature

Suggested in the Stars by Yoko Tawada review a linguistic odyssey

Tawada's 'Suggested in the Stars' challenges readers' perceptions of reality through a playful exploration of language and identity in a globalized context.

Sarah Smarsh on Capturing the Richness of Working-Class America

Smarsh's literary influences shape her understanding of rural poverty and the complexities of language in storytelling.

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.

Ocean Vuong, Celebrated Poet and Novelist, Is Coming to Berkeley | KQED

Vuong's works focus on mothering and queerness while delving into the Asian refugee experience in America.
Vuong explores the complexities of queerness and masculinity, highlighting the tragedy of conforming to patriarchal structures.

Suggested in the Stars by Yoko Tawada review a linguistic odyssey

Tawada's 'Suggested in the Stars' challenges readers' perceptions of reality through a playful exploration of language and identity in a globalized context.

Sarah Smarsh on Capturing the Richness of Working-Class America

Smarsh's literary influences shape her understanding of rural poverty and the complexities of language in storytelling.

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.

Ocean Vuong, Celebrated Poet and Novelist, Is Coming to Berkeley | KQED

Vuong's works focus on mothering and queerness while delving into the Asian refugee experience in America.
Vuong explores the complexities of queerness and masculinity, highlighting the tragedy of conforming to patriarchal structures.
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#politics

The Orwell Exception

Clear language is crucial to maintaining political integrity, but its effectiveness is challenged in the current political climate.

Cavell and the Grammar of Politics

Cavell connects language and politics, arguing that the social contract is based on shared criteria rather than explicit agreements, enabling both acceptance and critique.

The Orwell Exception

Clear language is crucial to maintaining political integrity, but its effectiveness is challenged in the current political climate.

Cavell and the Grammar of Politics

Cavell connects language and politics, arguing that the social contract is based on shared criteria rather than explicit agreements, enabling both acceptance and critique.
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Sunday Puzzle: A puzzle for [B][RO]s

This week's puzzle features compound words starting with B- and ending with RO-.
#france

PODCAST: Send in your questions for special episode of Talking France

Submit your questions about various aspects of France for a special year-end episode.

Le Weekend 1/19/24: How France Captures the Souls of Writers - Frenchly

The hold France can have on the imagination and soul
The ways in which a place can inform the life one leads or the writing they produce

PODCAST: Send in your questions for special episode of Talking France

Submit your questions about various aspects of France for a special year-end episode.

Le Weekend 1/19/24: How France Captures the Souls of Writers - Frenchly

The hold France can have on the imagination and soul
The ways in which a place can inform the life one leads or the writing they produce
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#culture

How to say a beautiful 'hello' - inspired by philosophy from non-English speaking cultures

English greetings reflect a culture of informality and politeness, often lacking genuine concern.

Halving violence against women is not enough | Brief letters

Setting targets like halving violence against women raises concerns about the remaining victims, suggesting a need for complete eradication instead.

I've lived in Catalonia for 8 years. There are 5 things tourists should know before traveling to this part of Spain.

Catalonia has its own language, Catalan, as the main language outside Barcelona

Babies Aren't Meant For Putting Down

The Italian word bombolotto evokes a joyful, communal affection for cherubic children in Naples, emphasizing cultural norms around admiring and interacting with babies.

Why is all of Sweden talking about a slutspurt today?

The Swedish word 'slutspurt' refers to the final stretch or sprint, particularly relevant to the US election coverage.

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.

How to say a beautiful 'hello' - inspired by philosophy from non-English speaking cultures

English greetings reflect a culture of informality and politeness, often lacking genuine concern.

Halving violence against women is not enough | Brief letters

Setting targets like halving violence against women raises concerns about the remaining victims, suggesting a need for complete eradication instead.

I've lived in Catalonia for 8 years. There are 5 things tourists should know before traveling to this part of Spain.

Catalonia has its own language, Catalan, as the main language outside Barcelona

Babies Aren't Meant For Putting Down

The Italian word bombolotto evokes a joyful, communal affection for cherubic children in Naples, emphasizing cultural norms around admiring and interacting with babies.

Why is all of Sweden talking about a slutspurt today?

The Swedish word 'slutspurt' refers to the final stretch or sprint, particularly relevant to the US election coverage.

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.
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#accents

Fuhgeddaboudit! Artificial intelligence has hard time with NYC, NJ, LI accents

Accents like New York City, New Jersey, and Long Island are challenging for AI voice-recognition systems, alongside the Southern drawl.

People Are Sharing All The "Small Hills" They Would Absolutely Die On, And I Cannot Get Enough

People have strong pet peeves that can create relatable and entertaining discussions.
Expressions like 'on accident' and valuing faux products can trigger intense reactions.

The New York Accent Is The 2nd Sexiest In The Entire Country

New York's accent is the second sexiest in America, just behind the Southern accent, according to a new social listening study.

Ok, but why do certain languages spoken with American intonations sound exactly like Simlish?

Accents can transform languages into something humorous and relatable, such as making Japanese and French sound like Simlish.

Fuhgeddaboudit! Artificial intelligence has hard time with NYC, NJ, LI accents

Accents like New York City, New Jersey, and Long Island are challenging for AI voice-recognition systems, alongside the Southern drawl.

People Are Sharing All The "Small Hills" They Would Absolutely Die On, And I Cannot Get Enough

People have strong pet peeves that can create relatable and entertaining discussions.
Expressions like 'on accident' and valuing faux products can trigger intense reactions.

The New York Accent Is The 2nd Sexiest In The Entire Country

New York's accent is the second sexiest in America, just behind the Southern accent, according to a new social listening study.

Ok, but why do certain languages spoken with American intonations sound exactly like Simlish?

Accents can transform languages into something humorous and relatable, such as making Japanese and French sound like Simlish.
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#journalism

In Gaza, Language Is All We Have Left | The Walrus

Journalism requires language stripped of opinion; however, the censorship of narratives regarding Palestine poses substantial challenges for journalists.

Umberto Eco's List of the 14 Common Features of Fascism

A core challenge for journalists today is maintaining accurate language as euphemisms dilute significant meanings in political discourse.

In Gaza, Language Is All We Have Left | The Walrus

Journalism requires language stripped of opinion; however, the censorship of narratives regarding Palestine poses substantial challenges for journalists.

Umberto Eco's List of the 14 Common Features of Fascism

A core challenge for journalists today is maintaining accurate language as euphemisms dilute significant meanings in political discourse.
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#communication

Apple Adds AI Writing to iPhone 16 for Texts, Emails | Entrepreneur

AI's ability to write poses challenges for authentic human expression.
Concerns grow around the erosion of culture and language due to reliance on AI for writing.
Tech companies market AI features that assist with writing tasks.

Why Do Animals Talk?

Animal communication differs fundamentally from human language, and expecting similarities is misguided.

The Real Problem With Emoji

The evolution of emoji from simple symbols to nuanced representations complicates communication.

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.

She's not just Mum'. She's my mum and she does have a name | Adrian Chiles

Possessive determiners enhance connection when discussing family, and their absence can feel impersonal, especially in sensitive contexts.

Asking Eric: Should I correct my girlfriend's cringey errors of speech?

Consider your girlfriend's feelings before correcting her language.
Communication is about understanding one another, not just correctness.

Apple Adds AI Writing to iPhone 16 for Texts, Emails | Entrepreneur

AI's ability to write poses challenges for authentic human expression.
Concerns grow around the erosion of culture and language due to reliance on AI for writing.
Tech companies market AI features that assist with writing tasks.

Why Do Animals Talk?

Animal communication differs fundamentally from human language, and expecting similarities is misguided.

The Real Problem With Emoji

The evolution of emoji from simple symbols to nuanced representations complicates communication.

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.

She's not just Mum'. She's my mum and she does have a name | Adrian Chiles

Possessive determiners enhance connection when discussing family, and their absence can feel impersonal, especially in sensitive contexts.

Asking Eric: Should I correct my girlfriend's cringey errors of speech?

Consider your girlfriend's feelings before correcting her language.
Communication is about understanding one another, not just correctness.
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from The Philosopher
1 month ago

"Reclaim or Let Go?": Isabelle Laurenzi reviews The Joy of Consent by Manon Garcia and The Feminist Killjoy Handbook by Sara Ahmed (Keywords: Desire; Feminism; Emancipation; Conceptual Engineering)

Words can be redefined to create spaces for alternative lives and challenge injustices.
#neuroscience

Managing the Mind

The conscious mind is heavily influenced by unconscious processes, complicating the idea of free will.

You Don't Need Words to Think

The relationship between language and thought is complex, with some cognitive processes occurring independently of language.

Managing the Mind

The conscious mind is heavily influenced by unconscious processes, complicating the idea of free will.

You Don't Need Words to Think

The relationship between language and thought is complex, with some cognitive processes occurring independently of language.
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from The New Yorker
1 month ago

How Scientists Started to Decode Birdsong

Bird communication, particularly in geese, can be more nuanced than previously understood, revealing complex social structures and interactions.
#word-puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: The 'Pits' puzzle

Engaging word puzzle requires participants to identify two-word phrases with specific starting letters.

There's A Secret Fifth Group In Today's NYT Connections That'll Trip You Up Even Worse Than "Real" Or "Way"

Today's Connections puzzle challenges players to correctly group words by their shared themes, emphasizing careful consideration of word meanings.

Sunday Puzzle: The 'Pits' puzzle

Engaging word puzzle requires participants to identify two-word phrases with specific starting letters.

There's A Secret Fifth Group In Today's NYT Connections That'll Trip You Up Even Worse Than "Real" Or "Way"

Today's Connections puzzle challenges players to correctly group words by their shared themes, emphasizing careful consideration of word meanings.
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#theater

Jake Gyllenhaal and Hans Ulrich Obrist put language into action

Language in performance impacts reality by transforming the written word into embodied expression.

Review: Bilingual 'Paradise' pulls back the curtain on picture-perfect Puerto Rico

The play 'Paradise' skillfully weaves Spanish and English to explore Puerto Rico's socio-political landscape.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Hans Ulrich Obrist put language into action

Language in performance impacts reality by transforming the written word into embodied expression.

Review: Bilingual 'Paradise' pulls back the curtain on picture-perfect Puerto Rico

The play 'Paradise' skillfully weaves Spanish and English to explore Puerto Rico's socio-political landscape.
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#cultural-identity

The Messiness of Black Identity

Capitalizing identifiers like 'Black' promotes recognition of cultural identity and unity among people.

I Kept Failing to Learn French. This Is What Finally Worked.

Language learning is a personal journey often influenced by circumstances rather than moral superiority.

19 People Shared The Things That Make Americans Stick Out Abroad, And I'm Cackling

Many people feel self-conscious about being American when traveling abroad due to stereotypes.
Some American traits, such as friendliness, are positively perceived by foreigners.

The Messiness of Black Identity

Capitalizing identifiers like 'Black' promotes recognition of cultural identity and unity among people.

I Kept Failing to Learn French. This Is What Finally Worked.

Language learning is a personal journey often influenced by circumstances rather than moral superiority.

19 People Shared The Things That Make Americans Stick Out Abroad, And I'm Cackling

Many people feel self-conscious about being American when traveling abroad due to stereotypes.
Some American traits, such as friendliness, are positively perceived by foreigners.
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You Weren't Born Yesterday, But These 27 Obvious But Often Unknown Facts Might Make You Feel Like You Were

Learning fun facts is an engaging hobby that stimulates curiosity and provides humorous revelations about everyday knowledge.

Learning Spanish: How to order a beer in Spain

In Spain, beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage, and regional variations in ordering terms enrich the local experience.
#children

30 Funny Tweets About What Kids Call Things

Children come up with creative and funny ways to describe things.
Parents document their kids' malapropisms and original phrases on Twitter.

Why Irish names are tongue-twisters for English speakers | Seamas O'Reilly

A new baby, Sadhbh, has entered the family, bringing joy and challenges around the pronunciation of her name.

30 Funny Tweets About What Kids Call Things

Children come up with creative and funny ways to describe things.
Parents document their kids' malapropisms and original phrases on Twitter.

Why Irish names are tongue-twisters for English speakers | Seamas O'Reilly

A new baby, Sadhbh, has entered the family, bringing joy and challenges around the pronunciation of her name.
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Out pop star Troye Sivan slams straight people who use "twink" as a slur - LGBTQ Nation

Troye Sivan calls for straight people to stop using the term 'twink,' asserting it belongs to the LGBTQ+ community and its misuse perpetuates slurs.

Opinion | To Put It Bluntly

The use of euphemisms in the justice system obscures responsibility and implications of crimes committed.
#ai

The Threads Come Together: Interpretation, Language, Lists, Graphs, and Recursion | HackerNoon

Interpretation links language, recursion, and cognitive processes in AI, highlighting the depth of human-like interaction versus the limitations of early AI.

'Seeing Meaning' in the wake of AI

The symposium explored technology's impact on image and language.
Fred Ritchin discussed the impact of AI on photojournalism and human rights documentation.

The Threads Come Together: Interpretation, Language, Lists, Graphs, and Recursion | HackerNoon

Interpretation links language, recursion, and cognitive processes in AI, highlighting the depth of human-like interaction versus the limitations of early AI.

'Seeing Meaning' in the wake of AI

The symposium explored technology's impact on image and language.
Fred Ritchin discussed the impact of AI on photojournalism and human rights documentation.
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The Real Thing: witty and revealing battle of love and language

Stoppard's The Real Thing intricately explores love, infidelity, and language through clever meta-theatrical elements and nuanced character dynamics.

Opinion | What if I'm the Friend' Donald Trump Referred To?

Trump's oratory style, termed 'the weave,' reflects a complex method of connecting multiple ideas within a speech.
#violence

Chants of 'intifada' ring out from pro-Palestinian protests. But what's it mean?

Language, like 'intifada', becomes a contentious point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

"Poem Never to Be Read Aloud"

Words often fall short of our experiences and desires, yet we strive to articulate them.

Chants of 'intifada' ring out from pro-Palestinian protests. But what's it mean?

Language, like 'intifada', becomes a contentious point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

"Poem Never to Be Read Aloud"

Words often fall short of our experiences and desires, yet we strive to articulate them.
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Non-Americans Shared Phrases That Americans Use That They Actually Love

Phrases like 'squeaky clean' and 'have a nice day' highlight the cultural nuances and emotional connections words can create.

Germany: Dictionary adds 3,000 new words including 'ChatGPT' DW 08/19/2024

Duden's latest edition adds 3,000 new words, reflecting changes from technological advances, cooking trends, and significant global events.

Here Are Some Hints To The Groups Confounding Millions Of NYT Connections Players Today

Puzzle games like NYT Connections combine addictive play with challenges in language and theme-based word grouping.
#memory

My First Travels Were Through Stories My Grandmother Told

Keeping a loved one's spirit alive through shared experiences and memories.

Piecing Together My Father's Murder

The narrator tries to piece together the story of their father's murder in Ankara, Turkey.
The narrator and their sister were both present when their father was killed, but the narrator was too young to remember.
The Turkish language has a tense called the 'heard past' for events that one has been told about but hasn't witnessed.

My First Travels Were Through Stories My Grandmother Told

Keeping a loved one's spirit alive through shared experiences and memories.

Piecing Together My Father's Murder

The narrator tries to piece together the story of their father's murder in Ankara, Turkey.
The narrator and their sister were both present when their father was killed, but the narrator was too young to remember.
The Turkish language has a tense called the 'heard past' for events that one has been told about but hasn't witnessed.
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The Best Films to See This August

Unsettling noir film Like the River characterized by dark mysteries and a slow-burning plot.

The Mother of All Words

The word 'mother' carries cross-cultural linguistic significance and deep-rooted symbolic meanings beyond a literal parent figure.

Wickedpedia: When did people in Boston start saying 'wicked'?

The regional term 'wicked' in Boston has roots in myths tied to the Salem witch trials and a former Boston mayor.

What is C++ & How It Compares to Other C Programming Languages | Simplilearn

C++ is a fast, well-supported, mid-level, and simple programming language for building large-scale applications.

Latino or latinx: which term does the community prefer?

The terms Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx have evolved over time in the U.S., reflecting shifting preferences within the community.

Xbox Game Pass Just Added 2023's Best Puzzle Game

Chants of Sennaar stands out in Xbox Game Pass with its captivating art style and puzzle design.

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.
#poetry

Why Are You Shouting? by James Womack review tales of the metropolis

The city is portrayed as both a source of inspiration and conflict in James Womack's poetry.

3 Collections Take the Poetic Measure of America in the Aftermath of the Pandemic

Poets respond to challenging times with powerful language and themes.
Poems in 'Silver,' 'Modern Poetry,' and 'The Gone Thing' use humor and reclaim language to address societal issues.

Between the World and the Universe, a Woman Is Thinking - The Paris Review

Poetry struggles with capturing profound essence beyond language.

The Pianist Upstairs

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.

Poetry Is an Act of Hope

Poetry expands language in unique ways beyond traditional communication.

Poem of the week: The saddest noise, the sweetest noise by Emily Dickinson

Spring's beauty intertwined with sadness and nostalgia.
Dickinson's unique use of language and paradoxical analogies.

Why Are You Shouting? by James Womack review tales of the metropolis

The city is portrayed as both a source of inspiration and conflict in James Womack's poetry.

3 Collections Take the Poetic Measure of America in the Aftermath of the Pandemic

Poets respond to challenging times with powerful language and themes.
Poems in 'Silver,' 'Modern Poetry,' and 'The Gone Thing' use humor and reclaim language to address societal issues.

Between the World and the Universe, a Woman Is Thinking - The Paris Review

Poetry struggles with capturing profound essence beyond language.

The Pianist Upstairs

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.

Poetry Is an Act of Hope

Poetry expands language in unique ways beyond traditional communication.

Poem of the week: The saddest noise, the sweetest noise by Emily Dickinson

Spring's beauty intertwined with sadness and nostalgia.
Dickinson's unique use of language and paradoxical analogies.
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Laurent Cantet obituary

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.

Politicians flounder as they wrestle with race rows

Words can provoke anger and debates, especially when involving powerful figures.
Actions speak louder than words, with institutions facing turmoil over appropriate responses.

Asexuality Research Has Reached New Heights. What Are We Learning?

Asexual and aromantic communities introduce new language for self-identification.
Scientists are catching up with people's existences, shifting the way asexuality is perceived.

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.

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.

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.

John Jack G. Russell

Takeaway 1: The article discusses the use of different symbols and codes in an unknown language.
Takeaway 2: The article mentions deciphering and understanding this unknown language.
#education

Teacher's list of 32 'ridiculous' banned words in the classroom sparks debate: 'She's on a power trip'

A teacher sparked a debate by creating a list of 32 slang words that were forbidden in their classroom.
The teacher believed that using slang in an academic setting could diminish students' capability to become successful writers.

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.

Teacher's list of 32 'ridiculous' banned words in the classroom sparks debate: 'She's on a power trip'

A teacher sparked a debate by creating a list of 32 slang words that were forbidden in their classroom.
The teacher believed that using slang in an academic setting could diminish students' capability to become successful writers.

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.
moreeducation

Letters: Those who have arrived in Chicago from south of the border are families - and they're just like ours

Language can shape our perceptions and treatment of others
Humanizing marginalized groups can help foster understanding and empathy

5 Ways You're Contributing To HIV Stigma Without Realizing It

Stigma and discrimination are significant barriers to seeking HIV care and can negatively impact the mental health of people living with HIV.
Using language that stigmatizes HIV, such as referring to someone as 'HIV positive', contributes to HIV stigma.

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch's unique Auraist interview on the language of fascist horror

Prophet Song is a book that explores a near-future dystopian Ireland that deteriorates into civil war due to right-wing populism.
The novel is praised for its immersive and unsettling language that creates a sense of dread and unease.
The main protagonist, Eilish, struggles with disbelief and paralysis in the face of a rapidly changing and dangerous political landscape.

Does the way we talk about the climate crisis numb people with fear, rather than energising them? | Roger Harrabin

Swiss solar aviator Bertrand Piccard argues for rethinking the language used to discuss climate change.
He proposes reframing climate terms to inspire action instead of fear.
Language is central to addressing the climate crisis, and Piccard suggests rebranding terms like 'green economy' and 'clean energy'.

What is Bitcoin? You don't know and you can't explain it!

Bitcoin can't be fully described by one specific label; individuals need to acknowledge all its properties as a whole.
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