Posts by zabi

Language and the Use of Euphemisms

A language is full of devices that may be used either with constructive or negative purposes. Different groups in societies often distinguish themselves by the way in which they use their words. These characteristics might be particular of one group, like teenagers using slang, or politicians using rhetoric to persuade and gain support, but many other times the language contains features that are used by almost every individual in a society. Even if unconsciously people use language devices such as euphemisms and metaphors n their every day speech. Read More
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Llegaron! Entrevista a Miguelangel Gasparini, por Patricia C Prada Jimenez

Llegaron las Mentes Curiosas y Emprendedoras! Nuestra nueva serie de entrevistas en espaňol.

Miguelangel Gasparini es pintor costumbrista pero no deja de innovar y expresar su creatividad de diversas maneras. Hasta nos sorprende con sus nuevos dibujos de magníficos elefantes. Nos cuenta también de su cuadro El Alazán, inspirado en la canción de Atahualpa Yupanqui, y de su encuentro con Atahualpa con motivo de su interés en entregar parte de su trabajo para colaborar en el apoyo a los combatientes de Las Malvinas. Read More
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Elephant Minds continues supporting wonderful work of Association Kabé-Bénin

The Association continues to put heart and soul into its projects and that is why we continue to offer our contribution in any way we can. We have recently translated material so that English readers may be able to follow the work carried out in Africa and learn everything about those who make it all happen.

The Association Kabé - Bénin was founded in July 2002, in Loos-en-Gohelle, Pas-de-Calais, France. It has today over 80 members. It was created after an initiative by Mariam Damageux, who is originally from Bénin, but lives now in France...

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Goodbye & Good Luck

"After three years working on elephant Minds I am moving on to new projects. It was a pleasure to work on this project. I hope my blog posts, articles and reviews contributed to your educational experiences and encouraged you to acquire more knowledge and to pursue education and excellence." Read More
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