This year marks the 30th anniversary of the publication of The Meaning of Liff, by John Lloyd and Douglas Adams. This funny and well-loved dictionary uses placenames as new definitions for common experiences which we all know and recognize, but for which no words exist. John Lloyd talks to Matt Lucas about his love of Liff, and also gathers new entries from the Radio 4 audience. These are then chewed over and sifted down by John and fellow Liff-lovers Sanjeev Bhaskar, Helen Fielding and Terry Jones. And Professor Steven Pinker - Liff devotee - talks about the psychological relief and sense of bonding that comes from recognising that you're not alone in having these thoughts and feelings.
Monday, February 25, 2013
The Meaning of Liff at 30 - Thursday February 28th
On Radio 4 on Thursday, a special program celebrating the Meaning of Liff's 30th anniversary. The program should be available for world-wide Listen Again for at least 7 days after broadcast.
Monday, February 18, 2013
No Kakapo Chicks in 2013
Stuff.co.nz reports that there will be no kakapo chicks this year.
It is the second year in a row the kakapo, which is on the brink of extinction, will have no new additions to its small population. Department of Conservation southern area manager Andy Roberts said the breeding season had begun with optimism but it was now highly unlikely any new kakapo chicks would be born this year.
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Kakapo Roundup
A few Kakapo articles lately...
From National Geographic: Kakapo Coprolite Yields Conservation Clues
From Auckland Now: Sick kakapo returns to the wild
From stuff.co.nz/national: Richard Henry: Our first conservation hero
From National Geographic: Kakapo Coprolite Yields Conservation Clues
From Auckland Now: Sick kakapo returns to the wild
From stuff.co.nz/national: Richard Henry: Our first conservation hero
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