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McKenna will bring her expertise in Medieval Welsh and Irish literature to the department, which offers advanced training in six Celtic languages...
...their energy on fighting the language, thus losing many battles before they have even started. Robin Scott Lyons, France The best defense of French is not "a strong offense" but a more ethical way of dealing with its own minority languages, such as Breton, a Celtic language akin to Welsh that is desperately struggling for survival. France persistently refuses to ratify the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, thus combating at home a cultural diversity that it eloquently advocates for the rest of the world. How hypocritical! Marcel Texier Maurepas, France
...boast at least four linguistics concentrators and we have many members who are taking or have taken classes in Irish and Welsh, both modern and ancient,” club member Bridget Samuels ’04 says. She herself is a specialist in late 20th century Irish poetry and plans to “take a delegation to some of the Irish-medium events in the Boston area,” citing an upcoming Irish language and culture workshop called “La Gaeilge.” A local Celtic heritage organization, Ar d’Teanga Fein...
...Welsh three-piece McLusky brings the pain to Central Square on the heels of their May release The Difference Between You and Me Is I’m Not on Fire, a disc of abrasive punk and indie album mastered by Steve Albini. With any luck, the small stage at T.T.’s will be enough to contain the band’s attack, or for some people, allow them to bring the ruckus into the audience. Either way, fans’ ears will endure the same. With Night Rally and Black Helicopter. Tickets...
Kids have long been told to drink milk to build strong bones, but new research suggests that maximum bone mass doesn't come in a glass. In a small study of 72 boys and girls ages 8 to 11, English and Welsh doctors found that a combination of increasing calcium in the diet and exercise--specifically, drinking three glasses of milk a day and participating in a vigorous activity such as jumping rope or playing tag--was the best way to strengthen bones...