Author and literary editor Stuart Kelly is a closet fan of collective nouns, those brilliant and brain-bending terms that allow us to junk a dullard ‘group’ or ‘flock’ for many more interesting and apt alternatives. Author of upcoming Scott-land (Birlinn) and veteran of West Port 09 with his wonderful “Book of Lost Books” (see last year’s podcast), Stuart’s event appeals to those who appreciate the linguistic greatness of a murder of crows, or the disparity between Sir Walter Scott’s influence and his status.
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Translator, crafter, bass player, frequent traveler, avid reader, ardent cook.
There is one person in Wordridden’s collective.
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Collective Nouns with Stuart Kelly - West Port Book Festival
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Interview: Nataly Kelly, Author of ‘Found In Translation’ : NPR
A new book by Nataly Kelly and Jost Zetzsche uncovers tales of language and translation, like the story of Peter Less, whose family was killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Just a few years later, Less interpreted for those very same people at the Nuremberg trials.
http://www.npr.org/2012/10/28/163534252/stories-of-the-power-of-language-found-in-translation
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Five Ways To Spot A Fake Online Review, Restaurant Or Otherwise : The Salt : NPR
Online reviews of restaurants, travel deals, apps and just about anything you want to buy have become a powerful driver of consumer behavior. Unsurprisingly, they have also created a powerful incentive to cheat.
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Most Of Us Just Can’t Taste The Nuances In High-Priced Wines : The Salt : NPR
Do you buy that $100 Malbec, or will the $15 bottle fit the bill just as nicely? New research suggests your biology may help determine whether you can really taste a difference.
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Cool Down With A Hot Drink? It’s Not As Crazy As You Think : The Salt : NPR
Hot tea might not sound like the most refreshing of drinks for a 100-degree day. But neuroscientists say that receptors in your mouth may send a cool message when they detect hot foods.
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We Evolved To Eat Meat, But How Much Is Too Much? : The Salt : NPR
Scientists agree we evolved to eat meat, but some of us may be pushing the limits of consumption. Paleo diet enthusiasts believe meals should be more like early man’s, but modern doctors disagree.
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Salt & Fat #2: Cooking with Love
Spend Valentine’s Day doing something you love — cooking, of course! Jim and Neven chat about why you should cancel your dinner reservations for February 14, dining for amateurs and how a grilled cheese can be an act of love.
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What I Could Do With a Duck - Salt & Fat - Mule Radio Syndicate
Tagged with food cooking
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Starting fresh - Salt & Fat - Mule Radio Syndicate
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Salt & Fat #1: Stocking Your Larder
We dug deep into the Mule Radio archives to find the earliest episode of Salt & Fat, recorded way back in the fall of 2011. Neven and Jim start off with a conversation about where the name came from, who’s who, still-in-season tomatoes, first recipes and what in the world a “larder” is.
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