Archive for October, 2008

Something’s…different

I’m trying something new here with the theme. Let me know if you guys hate it. // Share|

October 29, 2008  Tags: ,   Posted in: Miscellaneous  No Comments

“Modern Dictionary with New Methods”

Come one, come all. There is a new dictionary for sale in Asmara. It’s by Dr. Kidanemariam and he worked 10 years to make it a reality. Just amazing. A new monolingual, Tigrinya-Tigrinya, dictionary entitled, roughly translated into “Modern Dictionary with New Method,” by Dr. Kidanemariam Zerezghi was launched on October 24, 2008 at Emba [...]

October 27, 2008  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Eritrea, Linguistics, Tigrigna, language  One Comment

Today is electioon day!

I was reading about the procedural rules for voting today in The Star online when I came to something interesting. One of the questions/answers was a bit strange to say the least… May I eat my ballot? At first I questioned the necessity of such an absurd question. I mean, how many people could possibly [...]

October 14, 2008  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Miscellaneous, canada  No Comments

C’mon, Move to Canada!

This hilarious video comes from slate.com If John McCain and Sarah Palin win in November, it’s likely to be more than many Democrats can stand. Slate V imagines how the Canadian government might try to capitalize on this liberal anxiety. Enjoy. // Share|

October 12, 2008  Tags:   Posted in: Miscellaneous  No Comments