Tag Archives: Language

Trying R

Posted on 25 July 2019 by E.M.Smith

An exploration into using R as the programming language of choice for the initial data formatting / preparation of the GHCN data to load into a MariaDB database. Basic installation of R and kicking around some of the abilities of it. Continue reading →

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Is Sumerian NOT A Language Isolate?

Posted on 8 December 2018 by E.M.Smith

Is it possible that Sumerian is NOT a language isolate, but a cousin of Turkish? This article links to some pretty good evidence for that. Continue reading →

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Spanish TV & “Spanaise”

Posted on 25 February 2018 by E.M.Smith

Some notes on a couple of Spanish language TV shows (good ones) I’ve been watching, and comments on how languages are. Continue reading →

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Catalonia, Catalans, Caterwauler

Posted on 10 October 2017 by E.M.Smith

Catalonia has a Parliament meeting today where it is rumored Independence will be declared. News, and blood, at 11… Continue reading →

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