Berkeley Calendar for May 21

Berkeley Calendar for May 21
href=’http://www.bfuu.org’>www.bfuu.org. Art House Gallery — Beautiful Berkeley Backyard Barbeque Pot Luck and Benefit for Chile, all proceeds go to Chile Earthquake Relief Effort, includes live music, May 23, $5-$50 donation, Edith St. between Cedar and Lincoln, 510-472-3170.

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I want to learn a third language-Which one?

I’ve already learned ASL-american sign language
and english (native tongue)
i was thinking about latin…
but it sounds a little confusing -what are some languages that are pretty easy to learn that will help me learn latin?

ex. if you speak spanish then you can sort of communicate with someone who knows italian since some of the words are the same.

what are some languages that i can learn that are similar to latin?
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Ferry Disasters: Now I Get It

Ferry Disasters: Now I Get It
Philip Bump had read about ferry disasters, and wondered how they weren’t more preventable. But he hadn’t thought much about it when he boarded a ferry in Zanzibar last week, headed to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. During that ride, it seemed pretty clear how ferry disasters happen. He’s glad to be back home in one piece to tell you about it.

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My dad has been gradually going deaf all my life… Which sign language is best?

Ever since he was born, he has had hearing problems. At the age of 4, he had major surgery because of it. All my life, it’s been: “What was that bud… I’m sorry I still can’t understand you.”
He has $7,000 worth of hearing aids (2). Still going deaf!!! There is a bone in the ear (normal ear) that picks up vibration and helps the ear drum understand sounds. (I think this is correct) He no longer has this bone.
My sollution… Learn sign language before it is too late and he can’t hear anything. He’s 65. A little slow. But still capable of comprehending and learning.

Which would be best for him? ASL, SEE or PSE?
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