Entremet Originally shared by Kam-Yung Soh "“Like most people in the US, I grew up knowing the words to this carol and even (shudder) singing them occasionally (singing is not a strong point of mine), but never really thought about what they meant, how the carol originated, or what birds were involved”, says Dr Rasmussen in email. So she decided to figure it out. Dr Rasmussen, who’s tied for third for the most bird discoveries in the world, is probably also the world’s foremost avian sleuth, due to her meticulous detective work a few years ago that uncovered the many ornithological thefts and records frauds in museums that were committed by eminent British ornithologist, Richard Meinertzhagen. But who would ever have thought that an old Christmas carol might also hold an avian mystery? “After all, it’s just a Christmas carol!” Dr Rasmussen points out." https://medium.com/@GrrlScientist/meet-the-real-birds-of-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-fame-grrlscientist-5a8bc09350c9
Crew members who substitute plural pronouns for gender pronouns should be jettisoned.
ReplyDeleteno one can pick ideal co-workers. Someone will get on everyone's nerves, this one took only a few days. I feel like there were things happening that were unreported in the story. People will conceal their shortcomings.
ReplyDeleteImportant differences between Tour Busses and Boats. You can get off the Bus. Busses don't sink.
ReplyDeleteTimothy Street Are Spivak pronouns preferable?
ReplyDeleteNot preferable, but acceptable Drew McCarthy ; but why not keep the English language, and say "the person" ? Pronouns often are used confusingly; no need to add the the bafflement. IMEO
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