January 2009 – London’s Singing Organ-Grinder

End of an affair?

Catalan Europhilia seems to be decreasing as contact with European institutions increases.

LEXIS WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR SOCIALIZATION, INFORMATION AND THE EXPRESSION OF ATTITUDES

Thanks to our good friend, Anon of Andalusia, for this excerpt from the requirements for those wishing to participate in public exams in order to become a teacher (bolds and caps original): Topic 11: LEXICAL AND SEMANTIC FIELDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. LEXIS WHICH IS NECESSARY FOR SOCIALIZATION, INFORMATION AND THE EXPRESSION OF ATTITUDES. TYPOLOGY…

19th century proof that Catalan, and not English, is the universal language

A conversation between Uncle Sam and Senyor Ambrós throws new light on notions of linguistic hegemony.

Rehabilitation of Hitler’s “traitors”

German and Spanish approaches to rehabilitation of what may or may not have been anti-fascists.

Portuguese Prime Minister corruption charges

Socialist José Sócrates continues to deny taking bribes from the British developer, Freeport, while he was environment minister. Zazie links to bloggers who expose his official income and assets, and wonders how a chicken can get so fat on so little, and why the two major parties are keeping so quiet.

Testing redesign

Visit the site with caution for the next few days until I get round to sorting out all the crap.

When the Japanese ruled Spain

Linguistic evidence for Japanese domination, with several field reports of a more general nature.

Did Carod really give a speech at New York University on inauguration day?

There are no reports in the English-language media, and NYU’s agenda doesn’t list the event.

Hostal receptionist photographs tourists instead of letting them in

Chez Jaume Ferrete.

Take care with our coffee

Peter Harvey encounters a lethal cappuccino.