Obviously, at some point there will be so little water left on the earth<snip>
At the risk of getting myself "whooshed," where is all this water supposed to be going? Earth isn't a completely closed system, but we don't seem to be losing water to outer space at any appreciable rate.
I've almost always heard Xerox (ab)used like Google: As a synonym for the act of photocopying, the machine used in that act, the results of that act ("hand me that Xerox over there"), etc. Only context tells you what's intended.
As for regional variations, I couldn't tell you. I've lived in four states (Virginia, New Mexico, Nebraska, Utah) and Xerox and Jell-O both seem to be in pretty wide usage. What really seems to vary is the word used to indicate a sweetened, carbonated beverage. That can change between zip codes.
I would agree with your last statement. Jelly is usually a condiment, and Jell-O is the stand alone dessert. But it's all the same stuff ultimately: you take powdered gelatin, sugar, fruit juice (if you're doing it right) or artificial flavor (if you're doing it wrong) and boil them in water for a while.
We (in America) also put jam on toast. Jam has bits of fruit in it and is generally softer than jelly. Jelly is fruit-flavored gelatin. Jell-O is a brand that, like Xerox, has become synonymous with its product.
Yeah, I didn't figure that's what you were referencing; The Wizard of Oz isn't exactly on the/. bestseller list. I was just trying to make a weak attempt at humor/cross-reference with the "water kills it" line. Care to educate me, or is Google going to be my friend?
I don't make any claims to know about average Greek intelligence, but I'd imagine having Plato, Aristotle, Homer, Hippocrates, Socrates, Euclid, Pythagoras, Archimedes, etc., etc., in the sample would give them a pretty good head start.
Yeah, I think that got it. ~Feel free to copy and paste as needed~ While I was at it, I also figured out how to type B, C, D, E, H, I, O, S, X, Z, and {numerous 'junk' characters} upside-down. No charge:-)
Just so I'm clear: would you need to frame your sarcastic/snarky comment in tildes for it to be considered compliant, or does one at the end work? I.e., {~blah blah blah your mom~} vs {that's what she said~}? Personally, I'd go for the former as it informs the reader up front that there is a change of tone, similar to quotes and HTML tags (and, coincidentally, Spanish exclamations and interrogatories).
Oh wait, so you're saying that $CARREER equals $SINGLEEXPERIENCE ?
No, sorry, that's not at all what I'm saying. I'm saying that $CAREER is roughly equal to the sum of numerous (different) $SINGLEEXPERIENCEs. If any one of those $SINGLEEXPERIENCEs is so bad (in your opinion) that you lose interest in $CAREER, maybe you're not right for that $CAREER (or, to put it another way, maybe $CAREER isn't right for you). As your girlfriend demonstrates, when you really have passion for something, you find a way to deal with the crap because other aspects are just that fulfilling.
Granted, the girl that decided to quit after (presumably) one rotten $SINGLEEXPERIENCE was probably acting on insufficient data. But it may have been so repulsive to her that all the previous interest and excitement she had for the field was gone. I'm not saying her decision to quit was right or wrong. But assuming she made the choice which was right for her, (and she doesn't later regret that choice) is it not better to find out early, when she can still easily change majors to something more suitable, or a year into her first job, when that change (while still possible) is much more difficult and costly?
One experience isn't representable for an entire field.
No indeed. But one experience can make or break someone's will to stay in a field.
Exactly. I don't disagree with you. The GGP was talking about their sister who decided she wasn't a fan of research after having to do some of the crap work involved. Someone suggested that it was unfortunate to make the interns do this up front. My response was simply that it was better for her to learn this (that she was in the wrong field) now, rather than after she had gone through years of school and all the attendant costs.
And as an earlier reply stated, if one can't handle the grittier parts of $CAREER, they're probably not cut out for $CAREER. On the other hand, the rest of the benefits of $CAREER may easily outweigh the crap. The weighting functions are completely individual and change over time.
Of course the sister shouldn't have felt obligated to continue on in that if she didn't feel suited for it. There are plenty of career options out there. There's almost no reason to "suffer" through a career you don't like. One exception would be larger responsibilities (e.g. feeding your children, paying debts, etc.) and whatever it is you want to do doesn't pay enough to meet them.
On the other hand, someone has to do those jobs. It's probably better in the long run that she found out she doesn't care for it now, rather than after she's put in all the time and money to get through med school.
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Where is he going to hang his onion?
Obviously, at some point there will be so little water left on the earth<snip>
At the risk of getting myself "whooshed," where is all this water supposed to be going? Earth isn't a completely closed system, but we don't seem to be losing water to outer space at any appreciable rate.
That only applies to solo flying, what if it will be a formation flight?
I see what you did there.
Or if you're posting from the IP that you modded from. It tracks both your account and your IP.
Okay, fair enough. I usually post from the campus computer lab, so it's a different IP (almost) every time.
Protip: Posting AC in a story you've modded wipes your mods without warning.
Only if you're logged in.
Dang it. The one time I forget to preview is the one time I don't put in
tags.
Grr.
I've almost always heard Xerox (ab)used like Google: As a synonym for the act of photocopying, the machine used in that act, the results of that act ("hand me that Xerox over there"), etc. Only context tells you what's intended. As for regional variations, I couldn't tell you. I've lived in four states (Virginia, New Mexico, Nebraska, Utah) and Xerox and Jell-O both seem to be in pretty wide usage. What really seems to vary is the word used to indicate a sweetened, carbonated beverage. That can change between zip codes. I would agree with your last statement. Jelly is usually a condiment, and Jell-O is the stand alone dessert. But it's all the same stuff ultimately: you take powdered gelatin, sugar, fruit juice (if you're doing it right) or artificial flavor (if you're doing it wrong) and boil them in water for a while.
We (in America) also put jam on toast. Jam has bits of fruit in it and is generally softer than jelly. Jelly is fruit-flavored gelatin. Jell-O is a brand that, like Xerox, has become synonymous with its product.
sedimentary activities
Yeah, I'll show them to deposit geologic material at summer camp.
Dang kids on my lawn...
Happy birthday, AC!
Yeah, I didn't figure that's what you were referencing; The Wizard of Oz isn't exactly on the /. bestseller list. I was just trying to make a weak attempt at humor/cross-reference with the "water kills it" line. Care to educate me, or is Google going to be my friend?
I don't make any claims to know about average Greek intelligence, but I'd imagine having Plato, Aristotle, Homer, Hippocrates, Socrates, Euclid, Pythagoras, Archimedes, etc., etc., in the sample would give them a pretty good head start.
Seeing as it's off the west coast of Chile, wouldn't Pacifis be a better name?
But water kills it.
(Ok, what book am I referring to?)
The Wizard of Oz?
Unless everyone could go up or down as well.
Spreading malware, breaking into someones computer and blackmailing them are serious offenses.
~But surely not as serious as a copyright violation.~ At least they won't be if the MAFIAA has their way in the next round of legislation.
Don't forget the fluoride in the water and global warming.
The first rule of Tautology club is the first rule of Tautology club.
unless it's lie.
so that would be "73s, my precious"?
de AE7BE
Hmm, let's see here...
:-)
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Yeah, I think that got it. ~Feel free to copy and paste as needed~ While I was at it, I also figured out how to type B, C, D, E, H, I, O, S, X, Z, and {numerous 'junk' characters} upside-down. No charge
Just so I'm clear: would you need to frame your sarcastic/snarky comment in tildes for it to be considered compliant, or does one at the end work? I.e., {~blah blah blah your mom~} vs {that's what she said~}? Personally, I'd go for the former as it informs the reader up front that there is a change of tone, similar to quotes and HTML tags (and, coincidentally, Spanish exclamations and interrogatories).
Comments, please?
Oh wait, so you're saying that $CARREER equals $SINGLEEXPERIENCE ?
No, sorry, that's not at all what I'm saying. I'm saying that $CAREER is roughly equal to the sum of numerous (different) $SINGLEEXPERIENCEs. If any one of those $SINGLEEXPERIENCEs is so bad (in your opinion) that you lose interest in $CAREER, maybe you're not right for that $CAREER (or, to put it another way, maybe $CAREER isn't right for you). As your girlfriend demonstrates, when you really have passion for something, you find a way to deal with the crap because other aspects are just that fulfilling.
Granted, the girl that decided to quit after (presumably) one rotten $SINGLEEXPERIENCE was probably acting on insufficient data. But it may have been so repulsive to her that all the previous interest and excitement she had for the field was gone. I'm not saying her decision to quit was right or wrong. But assuming she made the choice which was right for her, (and she doesn't later regret that choice) is it not better to find out early, when she can still easily change majors to something more suitable, or a year into her first job, when that change (while still possible) is much more difficult and costly?
One experience isn't representable for an entire field.
No indeed. But one experience can make or break someone's will to stay in a field.
Then find someone suited to the work.
Exactly. I don't disagree with you. The GGP was talking about their sister who decided she wasn't a fan of research after having to do some of the crap work involved. Someone suggested that it was unfortunate to make the interns do this up front. My response was simply that it was better for her to learn this (that she was in the wrong field) now, rather than after she had gone through years of school and all the attendant costs.
And as an earlier reply stated, if one can't handle the grittier parts of $CAREER, they're probably not cut out for $CAREER. On the other hand, the rest of the benefits of $CAREER may easily outweigh the crap. The weighting functions are completely individual and change over time.
Of course the sister shouldn't have felt obligated to continue on in that if she didn't feel suited for it. There are plenty of career options out there. There's almost no reason to "suffer" through a career you don't like. One exception would be larger responsibilities (e.g. feeding your children, paying debts, etc.) and whatever it is you want to do doesn't pay enough to meet them.
On the other hand, someone has to do those jobs. It's probably better in the long run that she found out she doesn't care for it now, rather than after she's put in all the time and money to get through med school.