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| bio | website | sites.google.com/site/… |
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| location | CT, USA | |
| age | 47 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 4 months |
| seen | 2 days ago | |
| stats | profile views | 38 |
What do I look for in a post? Clarity and Contribution.
NO vote: If the post is clear, but makes no contribution OR if the post is unclear, but makes a contribution (though I will try to improve the clarity either by comments or direct edit).
UP vote: If the post is clear and makes a contribution.
DOWN vote: If the post is unclear and makes no contribution (though I will try to see if I've missed something by commenting).
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May 7 |
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Single word for “inhale using your mouth with force or power” @MarkCidade the question also says or a good phrase. |
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Apr 12 |
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“Out of the box” — when should I use this phrase? "Never, ever, think outside the box." |
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Feb 13 |
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What does the abbreviation “con” mean in the following context? I think Adam is correct (+1). There is no other (sensible) interpretation. I think the profile is being facetious: my interpretation is that he is saying he has C++ skills for gaming industry, but he does not consider these to be an asset. Perhaps he didn't like a previous position that used those skills; the gaming industry is known to be pretty full-on as a work environment. |
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Jan 27 |
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Is there a word for numbers between 10 and 99? I have certainly heard "double digit" here in the US, but when I think about it too much, it sounds like "two fingered" :-) |
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Jan 23 |
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Are there popular English sayings to express “Big fuss, tiny result”? @downvoter: Any comment as to why the downvote? |
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Jan 23 |
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Are there popular English sayings to express “Big fuss, tiny result”? @Sathyaish: Done! |
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Dec 30 |
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What do students call their teacher in class? @dcmckee Aramaic? ;-) |
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Dec 30 |
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What do students call their teacher in class? @tchrist: But the only North Americans who can speak English properly (IMHO) are Canadians! ;-) |
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Dec 30 |
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What do students call their teacher in class? @ColinFine : Especially since there are more English speakers in India than there are in England! :-) Or for that matter, most other English-speaking nations. |
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Dec 17 |
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Specific verb for “training an apprentice”? @nbubis: Interesting! Sorry, I can't read Hebrew (except through Google translate.. which gives me "program overlaps" --- which sounds more like this question than the question it's in!). To me "program" is more technical than operational / HR. |
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Dec 16 |
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Specific verb for “training an apprentice”? @MarkBeadles: Your link seems like a totally different question to me! This question is asking about transferring detailed technical information to another employee (not necessarily one that is new-to-the-company, just new-to-the-area). The linked question is about orienting a new-to-the-company person: where is the bathroom? how do I book my vacation days? etc. Nothing to do with the specific area of knowledge. |
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Oct 11 |
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What is the opposite of “skyrocket”? @TimPietzcker : +1 My first thoughts on reading the question! |
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May 14 |
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Spaces around a colon @tchrist: Agreed. I write documents all the time (primarily in MS Word), and I wouldn't know how to do a short space (and keep it there). LaTeX or TeX, fine, but users of those or other typesetting programs are in the minority. |
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May 7 |
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“-ee” and “-er” word endings I could never understand the use of the word "standee" for "one who stands". It sounds like it should mean "one who is stood upon!" |
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May 4 |
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Is “burst oneself laughing” a valid expression? "She nearly p*ssed herself laughing" is closer to what I have heard... :-) |
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May 4 |
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Can I also use 'outsource' to refer to goods, not just work or service? To me "bought out" means to buy the entire stock of something, not to buy it from outside the company. Choster's comment uses what I would use: "sourced items". |
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Aug 31 |
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'Patriotism' is to 'Country' as _______ is to 'City' @Martin Beckett: As does patriorism. Or just about any -ism for that matter. |
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Jun 23 |
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What is the meaning of “Already wet, aren’t they? Little squirts!”? I'm pretty sure it was intended to imply urine. Nice answer @ Callithumpian: +1. |
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Jun 23 |
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What does “hard sums” mean? @no one special: I'm sorry to disappoint! My perspective is from when I was an engineering grad student who used to hang around with mathematics grad students. Others may have a different view. In general, the math grad students found bistromathics harder than what they did for a living. :-) |
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Jun 23 |
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What does “hard sums” mean? @Down-voter: Feedback on why you down-voted appreciated! |
