This paper discusses whether there are elements in spoken Sinhala that can be appropriately labeled auxiliary verbs, adopting the framework of grammaticalization theory (Hopper and Traugott 1993). While auxiliaries are thought of as a nearly universal cross-linguistic category (Steele 1978), the term is not mentioned in standard works on Sinhala (Gair and Paolillo 1997, Gair 1998). On the basis...

Honoring computing pioneers can be difficult. This Last Byte is about how we, in Philadelphia, honored Grace Hopper and the invention of compiler.

The Saccharomyces cereuisiae GALIMEL regulon genes are normally induced within minutes of galactose addition, but gal3 mutants exhibit a 3-5-day induction lag. We have discovered that this long-term adaptation (LTA) phenotype conferred by gal3 is complemented by multiple copies of the GALl gene. Based on this result and the striking similarity between the GAL3 and GALl protein sequences we atte...

On the cover: “Path: Homage to Edward Hopper” is an oil on canvas (24x36”) by Kamran Nikravan, MD. Edward Hopper painted the original in 1949 during the Depression. Dr Nikravan changed the “Tsunami” coming through the door to an open path to the sky to express my depth and gratitude for all that I have. Dr Nikravan is a Urologist at the West Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr Nikravan credits art w...