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A spoiled brat named Little Donnie Thwimp: The importance of sound symbolism
“As strange as it may sound, the sound symbolism of a name has become an unnamed central issue in the 2016 presidential campaign. As a cognitive linguist, my job is to study the issue and, at the very least, to name it,” George Lakoff writes.
The train is now arriving… at Angle Lake Station
Laura Haddatz's "Cloud", seen from below
"Power Up" ceremony for the new Angle Lake Station
The Sound Wave marching band performs at the Angle Lake Station opening celebration
Ribbon cutting for the new Angle Lake Station
Welcome Portal for the Angle Lake Station dedication
Another view of Cloud, the new public art centerpiece of the Angle Lake Station
View of the Angle Lake Station plaza from the top floor of the parking garage, showcasing the public art
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove welcomes guests to the Angle Lake Station dedication
Dave Upthegrove, Dow Constantine, and Peter Rogoff lead a Sound Transit press conference
Fall colors at SeaTac/Airport Station
A unique perspective of the Angle Lake Station, showing one of the art installations along with a train at the platform
Parking garage of the new Angle Lake Link Station, as seen from the station platform
Trains at the new Angle Lake Station
On the way to Angle Lake: Sound Transit personnel, media, and elected officials ride Link light rail south to its new southern terminus
Who will win the presidential debates: Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton?
“Who will win the debates? Trump’s approach was an important part of his strength in the primaries. But will it work when he faces Clinton onstage?” asks James Fallows in an in-depth analysis for The Atlantic.
Congressman Derek Kilmer congratulates Maggie Award winners
Watching our Hawks
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