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Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Baraka_Guru, Aug 2, 2011.

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  1. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Yo, fuck da 'blative!

    No, nothing of the sort.

    Let me clarify: If I ever have a son, I shall name him Titus.

    And let me add: If I ever have a daughter, I shall name her Hecuba.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Dec 8, 2011
    #3721
  2. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    New York City
    There's no ablative in Germanic languages, specifically Icelandic.
     
    cynthetiq, Dec 8, 2011
    #3722
  3. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    The book I'm reading smells like it sat in the library of a chain smoker since it was first published in 1959. However, the current edition's reprint year of 1982 is more likely.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Dec 8, 2011
    #3723
  4. uncle phil

    uncle phil Moderator Emeritus (and sorely missed) Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    pasco county
    sorry, i missed the specificity - used to study latin...
     
    uncle phil, Dec 8, 2011
    #3724
  5. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    Got my laptop in today from the repair center.
    Lucky thing I did, because yesterday after the umpteenth lock-up, like a complete moron, I headbutted my cheapo tablet screen and shattered it. It's now unresponsive to touch.
     
    Fremen, Dec 8, 2011
    #3725
  6. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Apparently there are some people in my family who believe racial slurs make for a great defense of Christmas.

    I'm glad I'm a big fan of irony and just laughed it off.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Dec 8, 2011
    #3726
  7. Speed_Gibson

    Speed_Gibson Hacking the Gibson

    Location:
    Wolf 359
    Bought a 1.5 TB hard drive for $80 today including shipping, tax, and two year warranty! I remember paying $400+ for a 424 MB hard drive.
     
    Speed_Gibson, Dec 9, 2011
    #3727
  8. B2653009

    b2653009 Slightly Tilted

    I turn 25 today. Oy vey...I'm old.
     
    b2653009, Dec 9, 2011
    #3728
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  9. EventHorizon

    EventHorizon assuredly the cause of the angry Economy..

    Location:
    FREEDOM!
    my roommate keeps doing things that can get him in alot of trouble.... dummy
     
    EventHorizon, Dec 9, 2011
    #3729
  10. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    That's really yucky.
    --- merged: Dec 9, 2011 6:21 AM ---
    I need to become a bigger fan of irony. I think it would have a welcome calming effect.

    Question: Do you go back and forth between spelling like a Canadian and an American (defense/defence)?
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    Happy Birthday and no, you aren't.
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    So grumpyolddude, you are not truly grumpy or should I say, Grumpy?
     
    Fangirl, Dec 9, 2011
    #3730
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  11. EventHorizon

    EventHorizon assuredly the cause of the angry Economy..

    Location:
    FREEDOM!
    i just realized that i will always want to out-post the happy posting bot... bring it!
     
    EventHorizon, Dec 9, 2011
    #3731
  12. uncle phil

    uncle phil Moderator Emeritus (and sorely missed) Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    pasco county
    there are more of them out there...
     
    uncle phil, Dec 9, 2011
    #3732
  13. Cayvmann

    Cayvmann Very Tilted

    Location:
    Central North Carolina
    I like my cake slishy and delicious... That just ain't right
     
    Cayvmann, Dec 9, 2011
    #3733
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  14. the_jazz

    the_jazz Accused old lady puncher

    Nothing like someone else confronting you with the reality that you are, in fact, a raging asshole to kickstart your morning.
     
    the_jazz, Dec 9, 2011
    #3734
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  15. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Sometimes. Canadian spelling has a lot of in-betweenness that drives me to spell certain words interchangeably.

    Defence, defense; license, licence.

    In publications, I try to keep to spelling as found in the Oxford Canadian Dictionary. (Which indicates -ize rather than -ise, etc.)
     
    Baraka_Guru, Dec 9, 2011
    #3735
  16. CoffeeBee

    CoffeeBee Slightly Tilted

    Someone knew I was hungry and brought in Dunkin Donuts and muffins. :)
     
    CoffeeBee, Dec 9, 2011
    #3736
  17. Jove

    Jove Slightly Tilted

    Location:
    Michigan
    Insert comment about decrease in temperature and weather report in my area.
     
    Jove, Dec 9, 2011
    #3737
  18. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    My university moved course evaluations online. Great move, right? Unfortunately they're also requiring everyone to complete the course evaluation before they release final grades, and professors and instructors cannot post a final grade on Blackboard, either. Boo. I want to know already!
     
    snowy, Dec 9, 2011
    #3738
  19. ZombieSquirrel

    ZombieSquirrel Brrrrrrrains

    Location:
    Oregon by way of "Oh-hi-ya"
    So EXCITED about NYE! I will be renting a house on the coast with my rugby friends.
     
    ZombieSquirrel, Dec 9, 2011
    #3739
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  20. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    I see.
    I go back and forth too as my paid writing is expected to be in American English. Mostly I stick to the Canadian, otherwise. I think I'm going to purchase a copy of the Oxford Canadian Dictionary just for my own edification. Ironically, it is probably cheaper to purchase it here (in the U.S.).
     
    Fangirl, Dec 9, 2011
    #3740
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