Oregon Legal Research BlogWe are awash in pandemic metaphors, e.g.:
On the Media Podcast: from their April 3, 2020, program: What War Rhetoric Means For A Wartime Economy
And:
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Covid-19 Metaphors: Express Train, War, Black Box, Oh My
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Foreign Language Services for non-English Speakers at Oregon Public Libraries
Multnomah County Library (MCL) patrons know that materials, signs, events, and librarians bring multi-lingual expertise to their patrons, but did you know that the Multnomah County Library and other public libraries around Oregon (and likely other states) also provide “language line” service to their patrons.
I recently asked MCL if they still have the service and here was their response:
“Thank you for contacting Multnomah County Library about the “Language Line” service. We do still use telephone interpretation services to help us assist patrons who may not be fluent in English. I’m sorry that information isn’t readily available on our website–I will suggest that it be added.
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What is a Grand Bargain?
It seems that everywhere one turns, Congress, state legislators, and local elected officials are making “Grand Bargains.” So, what is a Grand Bargain?
A “bargain” is, generally speaking (in “dictionary” language), an agreement by one party to buy and another to sell. (There must also be “consideration,” but that is another topic of discussion.) See definitions in the Free Dictionary and in the free, online Merriam-Webster.
“Grand” means, simply speaking, large, in size or scope.