J D OConal

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I've been a computer programmer for as long as I can remember. I can programme in almost any language, but I am currently learning LISP.

I enjoy 70s and 80s rock (especially Meat Loaf, Queen, AC/DC) and my favourite colour is yellow.


52 Answers

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12
What is the word to describe a single object to represent the many?
sep 17 '10 at 6:06
9
Is the term “hack” more positive or more negative?
sep 19 '10 at 22:48
9
Does “see you this weekend” in email express “will write another email this weekend”?
oct 13 '10 at 22:57
9
How to connect a word and a phrase with a hyphen?
sep 14 '10 at 4:23
9
Open for “anyone”? Or open for “everyone”?
sep 10 '10 at 3:37
8
Is “not eating or drinking” equal to “not eating or not drinking”?
oct 13 '10 at 2:27
8
A real important dream, like XXX, is worth every possible effort to guard
sep 7 '10 at 3:54
7
What is the difference between “Per year” and “Per annum”?
oct 11 '10 at 23:14
7
How do I ask for advice politely?
sep 26 '10 at 23:19
7
Possessive of a word that is already possessive
sep 12 '10 at 23:09
7
Ellipsis or Ellipses?
sep 10 '10 at 0:25
6
What is the best salutation to use in cover letter when I don't have contact information?
sep 22 '10 at 2:10
6
Words with most meanings
apr 24 '12 at 4:52
6
Forward vs Forwards
oct 11 '10 at 0:05
6
Referring to objects as “she”
sep 18 '10 at 2:00
6
What is a good way to refer to stories that are meant for adults?
sep 12 '10 at 23:17
5
Difference between “How do I …” and “How can I …”
mar 29 '11 at 9:41
5
XXIII, neither IIIXX nor XIIIX, represents 23. Is it correct grammar?
oct 13 '10 at 1:43
5
Are both the “special” and the “needs” in “special needs” adjectives?
oct 13 '10 at 1:25
5
How do I take a partial quotation that ends with a question mark (but not within my quote)?
sep 26 '10 at 23:26
5
Connotations of trite, passé, and cliché
sep 20 '10 at 23:41
5
When is it appropriate to use the title “Miss” as opposed to “Ms.”?
sep 10 '10 at 1:16
5
Is Apple's Old Slogan, “Think Different”, grammatically incorrect?
sep 7 '10 at 4:00
5
Bodkins and bodkin - Same word different context?
sep 6 '10 at 2:45
4
What does 'reference' mean in a CV?
apr 17 '12 at 4:22
4
Is “I am sat” bad English?
mar 30 '11 at 12:46
4
Pronunciation of names that end in “h”
sep 8 '10 at 22:48
4
What does “wherein” mean exactly?
sep 8 '10 at 6:47
3
Is this grammatically correct? “Thinking of you and I”
apr 1 '11 at 7:28
3
Is it acceptable to use “especially” at the beginning of a sentence?
mar 30 '11 at 21:47
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