Symbols Richard Sproat Springer (2023) Linguists differ on what counts as writing. Inclusivists use the term to cover mathematical symbols and emoji, whereas exclusivists accept only symbol systems with a phonetic element, such as European alphabets and Chinese characters. Computational linguist Richard Sproat is an exclusivist. His ambitious, in-depth book is the first systematic study
Lithological characterization of the Menga stones The 32 analysed stones (24 orthostats, 5 capstones and 3 pillars) belong to 5 different lithological types (Figs. 1, 2, Table 1). We have identified a first group of bioclastic sandstones in a broad sense and another one of breccias. Bioclastic sandstones commonly show a significant amount of subrounded
The particularity of the current political moment can be seen if one compares the tag scene at the end of Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” with the one at the end of a film he made a decade ago, “The Wolf of Wall Street.” In the earlier one, Scorsese implicates the world at large
Canadians want an end to the era of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau according to an increasing number of polls and a recent petition calling for a vote of non-confidence against his minority government in the Canadian House of Commons. Signed by over 129,000 Canadians, petition e-4701 is sponsored by Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri, who represents
What does friendship and community mean to you?Friendship and community are very important! A Community, for me, is a group of people who you can relate to. Whether that’s relating to your life experiences or your hobbies and interests, I have gotten so much advice from the print and art community in the UK. Friendships
Mr Lammy told the i podcast Labour’s Plan For Power that the EU will be Labour’s “number one priority” in foreign affairs. He said: “It’s our number one priority because it’s our backyard. “It’s our number one priority because there is war in Europe and because I believe our future prosperity and security is predicated
Rendering courtesy U of A Community Design Center This bird blind tower is one component of the Framework Plan for a Riverine Commons and Institute. The plan, developed by the U of A Community Design Center and its partners, has won a 2023 American Architecture Award and received two honorable mentions in
Who among us haven’t walked into an Indian monument and been mesmerized by the jali work on display. From monuments to mausoleums and temples to traditional homes, the jali is an elevated art form across Indian religions and cultures. In Jali: Lattice of Divine Light in Mughal Architecture by Navina Najat Haidar, published by Mapin
Who among us haven’t walked into an Indian monument and been mesmerized by the jali work on display. From monuments to mausoleums and temples to traditional homes, the jali is an elevated art form across Indian religions and cultures. In Jali: Lattice of Divine Light in Mughal Architecture by Navina Najat Haidar, published by Mapin
Nelson B. Delavan Award for an Office Management Specialist Katie Leis: Skillfully Managing VIP Visits and Embassy Events Katie Leis. Katie Leis arrived in Phnom Penh in August 2021 to begin her assignment as the Regional Security Office (RSO) office management specialist (OMS) and immediately became an indispensable team member, strengthening embassy security services, furthering