Morning Links: City Bans Apostrophes, Russians in Goa and More
Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 01.30.09 | 8:06 AM ET
- Russians heart Goa.
- But how will the free-falling ruble affect Russian travelers—and travel to Russia?
- The Fortune Cookie Chronicles writer Jennifer 8. Lee collects toothpaste from her travels.
- Slideshow: Inspired by brothels in Pakistan.
- “Bread for the World ” and “The United States of Europe” highlight Rick Steves’ MVBs. I believe that means his most-valued books.
- Charles Darwin’s house: Future World Heritage site?
- In Slate’s latest Well-Traveled, June Thomas asks: “Am I too frivolous for Japan?”
- An Italian city in Tuscany says no to ethnic restaurants in its central district.
- Tikrit unveiled a shoe sculpture to honor the Iraqi journalist who threw his footwear at former U.S. President Bush.
- PEE. SUX. BOO. Just three of the funniest airport codes from around the world.
- In the U.K., the Birmingham City Council banished apostrophes from its road and street signs. The Apostrophe Protection Society says, “It seems retrograde, dumbing down really. It is setting a very bad example.” I agree, and I’m sure the typo vigilantes do, too.
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Michael Yessis is the cofounder and coeditor-in-chief of World Hum.
Ling 01.30.09 | 9:47 AM ET
If I remember correctly, the typo vigilantes got themselves in big trouble after they vandalized a historic sign. These apostrophe seem to be going down the same route. Don’t these people have anything better to do?
Jenna Schnuer 01.30.09 | 11:45 AM ET
Hurrah for the Apostrophe Protection Society. I say bring back the apostrophes. What’s next? A ban on ellipses? Em-dashes? The killing off of the semicolon? Enough is enough. And I mean that. Language is a living thing but putting the kibsoh on apostrophes is just stupid. Perhaps Ray Davies can write an anthem for them. In the meantime, they should use The Village Green Preservation Society. (Such a good song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL9tyzE83nc&feature=related)
Michael Yessis 01.30.09 | 6:08 PM ET
The vigilantes did get in trouble—probation and a year-long ban from U.S. National Parks.
Completely agree, Jenna. And thanks for that link. Always good to hear some Kinks.