March, 2008

Use of Figurative Language in Arabic and English–A clip

March 25th, 2008 March 25th, 2008
Posted in International Students, Multimedia
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In this clip recorded with the Snowball mic, a writer whose first language is Arabic and three writing consultants ponder use of figurative language.

This version of the clip was enhanced with Audacity to equalize the volumes.

This is the unenhanced clip; speakers were at various distances from the Snowball mic.

 
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Why “The Blue Light”?

March 10th, 2008 March 10th, 2008
Posted in Consulting with us
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blue-light-sign-best-2.jpg Most obviously because we have a blue light on the peer consultant desk. When it’s on, we’re on, and you can be on! But what other blue lights are there? . . .A blue light special at K-Mart means you’ll get a bargain, maybe something you didn’t know you needed. . .Blue light on stage hints at romance or mystery. . .A study shows exposure to blue light at night prevents drowsiness. . .At the Blue Light Live in Lubbock’s Historic Deport district, you can gather and hear great music. . .Your dentist may use a blue light to harden your new filling. . .The Little Blue Light web site provides literature and poetry study guides. SO whether it’s inspiration, a wake-up, a bargain, a place to gather, and maybe mystery (and romance?) you need, stop by THE BLUE LIGHT at the Christopher Center first floor, or here online.

What blue lights do you know about?