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Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:07 pm
by Whistler
Portia wrote:
Any opinion on their accessories?
I haven't bought any myself, but I have noticed that some of the books and apartment things they have for sale are a lot cheaper on Amazon. If you buy a purse or something you should let us know how it goes.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:19 pm
by Portia
Whistler wrote:Portia wrote:
Any opinion on their accessories?
I haven't bought any myself, but I have noticed that some of the books and apartment things they have for sale are a lot cheaper on Amazon. If you buy a purse or something you should let us know how it goes.
I really like the tone of their advertising copy. Whether it's on products or career openings, I think it matches my voice very well. I'm thinking I should apply and go move to CA.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 9:58 pm
by bobtheenchantedone
I'm trying to write a blog post on my thoughts on abortion and I'm failing all over the place. I didn't know having opinions could be so hard!
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:33 pm
by NerdGirl
bobtheenchantedone wrote:I'm trying to write a blog post on my thoughts on abortion and I'm failing all over the place. I didn't know having opinions could be so hard!
I want to read it!!
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 10:38 pm
by bobtheenchantedone
I gave up on it for now. I'll have to try again tomorrow.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:21 am
by Digit
Funny, if you go to most Google pages of other languages, such as Google.fr, up in the top left corner you see "+Vous," just like the English version has "+You," while if you go to Google.de, you see "+Ich." I wonder why the Germans have "+I" unlike all the others I've seen.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:22 am
by UffishThought
I know I should probably base my vote on issues instead of on how well the candidate's blurb has been proofread, but I'm having a hard time with that.
Maybe I can factor errors into my decision a little more when I'm voting for the state school board? The "disfunctional" blurb is a real "chalenge" for me to overlook.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:44 am
by Katya
Digit wrote:Funny, if you go to most Google pages of other languages, such as Google.fr, up in the top left corner you see "+Vous," just like the English version has "+You," while if you go to Google.de, you see "+Ich." I wonder why the Germans have "+I" unlike all the others I've seen.
Did you just ask this same question on the Wikipedia Reference desk? (If not, that's a massive coincidence!)
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:51 am
by Digit
Yes, I double asked
Sometimes I ask questions on the many Stackexchanges too.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:18 am
by bobtheenchantedone
Marduk's niece is wandering around the house looking for her grandfather, who left for the airport this morning. Her father is currently showering or something. And every time I try to talk to her, all she does is temporarily stop yelling for one or the other. She refuses to let me help her. And I thought we were friends!
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:05 am
by Zedability
Just listened to the latest Boardcast. My voice sounds weeeeeiiiirrrrrrdddddddd
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:31 am
by Katya
Digit wrote:Yes, I double asked
Sometimes I ask questions on the many Stackexchanges too.
Well, my guess (and it's only that) is that translation details are decided independently by different foreign language groups, and the German group just happened to go with "ich" instead of some variation on "you."
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:50 am
by Giovanni Schwartz
Probably because a bunch of Americans would make fun of something called "Google Dich".
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:59 am
by Digit
But I spent a while looking around the other day, and it appears all of them use the nominative case, whether it's first (in Germany's) or second (everyone else's) person.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:05 am
by yayfulness
Note to self... do not attempt to do homework late at night in a place where you can easily fall asleep... especially without setting an alarm...
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:29 pm
by Portia
I feel myself "pulling a Zed" and wanting to scream I. DO. NOT. HAVE. THREE. WEEKS. Advice?
(Basically, I want to drop it all and move somewhere for a guy RIGHT. NOW. Considering our five-hour phone conversations, I feel like it'd preserve my sanity.)
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:18 pm
by Yog in Neverland
Digit wrote:Funny, if you go to most Google pages of other languages, such as Google.fr, up in the top left corner you see "+Vous," just like the English version has "+You," while if you go to Google.de, you see "+Ich." I wonder why the Germans have "+I" unlike all the others I've seen.
Oooh weird story, google.co.kr has "누구?" which means "who?" instead of "you" or "I." Put it in the list of weird-language-Google-stuffs. Although, no Korean I've ever met actually *uses* Google that much anyway. They all use Naver and Daum instead.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:53 pm
by Giovanni Schwartz
Chinese people all use baidu! Actually, I've discovered its results are a lot more betterer than The Goog when searching for Chinese anything (translations, info, pictures).
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:32 pm
by Dead Cat
Realization of the day: God comprehends the ENTIRE INTERNET. Yeah, He's awesome.
Re: Happy Days in Random Chatter 10
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:38 am
by Giovanni Schwartz
I just got this email:
Dear BYU Alumni:
BYU is fortunate to have extraordinary alumni who have done remarkable things. BYU alumna Whitney Johnson (BA ’89), co-founder of Clayton M. Christensen’s investment firm Rose Park Advisors (Disruptive Innovation Fund) has written a book about how remarkable things happen when you dare to dream. Whitney’s recent keynote address and interview at the Women Tech Awards is now available as a BYU Alumni Webcast. We invite you to watch and share this message
http://bit.ly/byualumniwebcast_whitneyjohnson.
Whitney Johnson
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Our BYU education gave us a sure foundation for lifelong learning and service. May you continue to find joy and fulfillment as you Dare, Dream, Do and stay connected for good.
Warm Regards,
ALUMNI RELATIONS
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
2 questions:
No, actually just one.
If I am a BYU alum a) what am I still doing in school, and b) where is my diploma?
Oh look, it turned into 2!