In praise of snow

Article Abstract:

Hydrologists, meteorologists, government officials and others in the snow-resource community hold a conference each spring to determine the size of the snowfall in the Western states, its water content and where the water will go. A discussion of the importance of snow research is presented.

Research, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Cover Story, Natural history, Western States, Snow, Snow surveys

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The lay of the language: the decline of a semantic distinction and what it suggests about linguistic evolution

Article Abstract:

The growing acceptance of the interchangeable use of the verbs 'lie' and 'lay' is one indication that the English language may be entering a period of rapid evolution. Electronic communication is a major cause of this evolution.

Analysis, Forecasts and trends, English language, Linguistic change

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On rewind? Forewarnings of the future - assuming that it isn't already behind us

Article Abstract:

A humorous commentary is presented on the problems of making predictions on the basis of portents and statistical forecasting. Events such as the breakup of Eastern Europe suggest the history may be rewinding.

Humor and anecdotes, History, Forecasting

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