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11-18-2009 3:42 AM

yachadm
Joined on 06-24-2007
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OK, who put all that Latin nonsense on the December Prize Draw?

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Someone with a very weird sense of humor, and probably waiting for another member to call him on it!

I don't know Latin, but my dad does, and he took one look at it, and started laughing.

So I guess I had to laugh too.

Is this from Dr Seuss, or what?

Menahem

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11-18-2009 4:04 AM In reply to

tournedos
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"Lorem ipsum" is a generic placeholder for text that hasn't been written yet, dating from heaven knows how far in printed media... every now and then it slips through Smile

-mika

11-18-2009 5:06 AM In reply to

Graham1982
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Hi:

I didn't know that either and I pride myself on verbosity.

Pro tempore is one that I love using (for the time being).

Thanks

Graham

11-18-2009 5:40 AM In reply to

Puncher
Joined on 03-27-2007
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Graham1982:

Hi:

I didn't know that either and I pride myself on verbosity.

Graham

Assuming you do actually mean "verbosity", I can't say I've ever noticed you overdoing the prolixity! Big Smile Laughing

Generally speaking, you aren't learning much if your lips are moving.

11-18-2009 8:54 AM In reply to

Graham1982
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I do indeed try and refrain from such a regimented application of garrulous lexica as it becomes difficult to rephrase when teaching secondary school children.

However, I have got them to use hyperbole correctly and jingoistic which I am quite pleased about. Next stop verisimilitude.

11-18-2009 9:12 AM In reply to

Puncher
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Yes - thumbs up Loquaciousness in school children should be encouraged (even if it's only to be able to spell it correctly) Laughing

Generally speaking, you aren't learning much if your lips are moving.

11-18-2009 10:04 AM In reply to

yachadm
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How about just teaching them the Queen's English, for starters?

The last time I was in England, I didn't understand the youngsters on the Underground.

I was taught the Queen's English growing up in Rhodesia - no, I'm not going to be politically correct, here!

And I can still converse in the Queen's English today! Onomatopaeia, and all that stuff!

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11-18-2009 1:18 PM In reply to

burantek
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Funny...

This is at least the second time this has come up Whistle

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11-29-2009 11:53 AM In reply to

hemenex
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so meanwhile no more latin phrases.

But is a June / July prize draw really an alternative Whistle

EDIT: things are getting fast - it's already october draw now.

Backup / restore running????

11-29-2009 12:06 PM In reply to

9 LEE
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Sorry guys, i'm building and writing the Prize pages on my only day off... it does involve a bit of switcheroo on the draws though - sorry Sad

I'll be finished in a couple of hours, i've got to get my kids some tea now - my wife is working!

Lee

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11-29-2009 1:02 PM In reply to

Puncher
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9 LEE:

Sorry guys, i'm building and writing the Prize pages on my only day off... it does involve a bit of switcheroo on the draws though - sorry

I'll be finished in a couple of hours, i've got to get my kids some tea now - my wife is working!

Lee

I can understand the Butler might be waxing the Bentley but wheres's the Housemaid - surely you don't give her time off while the Missus is working? Surprise

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11-29-2009 1:11 PM In reply to

9 LEE
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The housemaid left.. overworked and underpaid...

I also had to sell the Bentley to pay PDB his last appearance fee.

Sob....

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11-29-2009 2:58 PM In reply to

moxxey
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9 LEE:

I also had to sell the Bentley...

Sob....

Always moaning ! Surprise

11-29-2009 3:34 PM In reply to

9 LEE
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The Christmas Prize Draw is GO !!!!

See what you think...

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11-29-2009 5:20 PM In reply to

The_Beonic_Man
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Graham1982:

I do indeed try and refrain from such a regimented application of garrulous lexica as it becomes difficult to rephrase when teaching secondary school children.

However, I have got them to use hyperbole correctly and jingoistic which I am quite pleased about. Next stop verisimilitude.

Love that! So you teach secondary education Graham? Interesting. I am thinking about moving into that myself in the near future. My subject would be ICT. Do you enjoy your work? More or less preparation that primary in terms of lesson planning etc?

11-29-2009 5:24 PM In reply to

9 LEE
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I'll take that as a positive then..

Lee

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11-29-2009 5:30 PM In reply to

j0hnbarker
Joined on 04-16-2007
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The_Beonic_Man:

Graham1982:

I do indeed try and refrain from such a regimented application of garrulous lexica as it becomes difficult to rephrase when teaching secondary school children.

However, I have got them to use hyperbole correctly and jingoistic which I am quite pleased about. Next stop verisimilitude.

Love that! So you teach secondary education Graham? Interesting. I am thinking about moving into that myself in the near future. My subject would be ICT. Do you enjoy your work? More or less preparation that primary in terms of lesson planning etc?

Careful Simon...I thought secondary teaching would be good when I finished my first degree in 2002, but quit my PGCE with about four weeks to go because I could earn more money for less hassle elsewhere. I wouldn't want to get flamed on here for knocking the profession, but if you ever want to hear some cautionary advice then drop me a PM.

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11-29-2009 5:34 PM In reply to

9 LEE
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I'll get my coat.. Geeked

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11-29-2009 6:46 PM In reply to

Jonathan
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I like the door handles!!

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11-30-2009 3:45 AM In reply to

tournedos
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jldmelb:

I like the door handles!!

The door handles are MINE! (or alternatively, the bubbly).

-mika

11-30-2009 8:10 AM In reply to

Puncher
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9 LEE:

I'll get my coat..

Haven't you left yet? Stick out tongue

Generally speaking, you aren't learning much if your lips are moving.

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