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Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka

Last week in this space, on the topic of the world’s 20 most widely-spoken languages, I mentioned a few words in English that came from Arabic. It has since occurred to me that more examples are hanging over Saipan’s head. That’s because many stars carry Arabic names, including,...
Posted On Feb 15 2019 06:00
, By Ed Stephens Jr.

Babel

Last week I mentioned a book I was waiting to get my hands on. It was Babel: Around the World In Twenty Languages, by Gaston Dorren (Atlantic Monthly Press, 360 pp. hardback including index, $25). I’ve since gotten my snoot into the book. It’s informative and...
Posted On Feb 08 2019 06:10
, By Ed Stephens Jr.

Speakum’ Globish?

During the course of a day you can easily hear a half-dozen languages spoken on Saipan, at least if you’re circulating in the tourism industry. Despite the mix of languages and the fast-moving tempo of the tourism world, I have never encountered an insurmountable language...
Posted On Feb 01 2019 06:05
, By Ed Stephens Jr.

Tables with no legs

They say we shouldn’t mix business life and personal matters, but some issues cut across both realms. For example, if you’re ever felt a pang of concern when you misplaced your cell phone, or, worse yet, the thing managed to disappear entirely, you’ve probably...
Posted On Jan 25 2019 06:06
, By Ed Stephens Jr.
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