Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
May 25th 2005, 2:24 pm
#1441
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
"JohnT" <[email protected]> writes:
> "Mxsmanic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > JohnT writes:
> >
> >> The OED
> >
> > What makes the OED special?
> >
>
> There is nothing "special" about the OED except that it is the
> recognised dictionary of the English language.
Recognised by who and for what (and, of course, of which English
language)?
The new corpus-based Oxford Dictionary of English (no relation) is
better for all purposes I typically have.
> But you claim to be fluent in English so, presumably, you possess a
> copy of it or at least have access to one.
That's absurd.
The most irritating thing about Mixi, I have decided, is his success
in provoking people to overreach their competence in their attempts to
contradict him.
Des
> "Mxsmanic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > JohnT writes:
> >
> >> The OED
> >
> > What makes the OED special?
> >
>
> There is nothing "special" about the OED except that it is the
> recognised dictionary of the English language.
Recognised by who and for what (and, of course, of which English
language)?
The new corpus-based Oxford Dictionary of English (no relation) is
better for all purposes I typically have.
> But you claim to be fluent in English so, presumably, you possess a
> copy of it or at least have access to one.
That's absurd.
The most irritating thing about Mixi, I have decided, is his success
in provoking people to overreach their competence in their attempts to
contradict him.
Des
May 25th 2005, 3:02 pm
#1442
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
Des Small writes:
> The most irritating thing about Mixi, I have decided, is his success
> in provoking people to overreach their competence in their attempts to
> contradict him.
It makes them more likely to realize that they are simply not thinking.
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> The most irritating thing about Mixi, I have decided, is his success
> in provoking people to overreach their competence in their attempts to
> contradict him.
It makes them more likely to realize that they are simply not thinking.
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May 25th 2005, 4:01 pm
#1443
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>> "Mxsmanic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> JohnT writes:
>>>> The OED
>>> What makes the OED special?
>>
>> There is nothing "special" about the OED except that it is the recognised
>> dictionary of the English language. But you claim to be fluent in English
>> so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>
>> JohnT
>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>> "Mxsmanic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> JohnT writes:
>>>> The OED
>>> What makes the OED special?
>>
>> There is nothing "special" about the OED except that it is the recognised
>> dictionary of the English language. But you claim to be fluent in English
>> so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>
>> JohnT
>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
May 26th 2005, 1:04 am
#1444
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
nitram wrote:
> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>
>
> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
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dgs
> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>
>
> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
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dgs
May 26th 2005, 7:07 am
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
On Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:57 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>nitram wrote:
>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>>
>>
>> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
>And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
:-)
>nitram wrote:
>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>>
>>
>> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
>And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
:-)
May 27th 2005, 6:11 am
#1446
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
On Thu, 26 May 2005 09:07:08 +0200, nitram wrote:
> On Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:57 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>nitram wrote:
>>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>>>
>>> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
>>And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
>
> :-)
That's the closest, I think. :-)
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> On Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:57 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>nitram wrote:
>>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>>>
>>> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
>>And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
>
> :-)
That's the closest, I think. :-)
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May 27th 2005, 6:51 am
#1447
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
On Fri, 27 May 2005 08:11:03 +0200, Tim Challenger
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Thu, 26 May 2005 09:07:08 +0200, nitram wrote:
>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:57 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>nitram wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
>>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>>>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>>>>
>>>> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
>>>And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
>>
>> :-)
>That's the closest, I think. :-)
I read that as closet.
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Thu, 26 May 2005 09:07:08 +0200, nitram wrote:
>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:57 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>>nitram wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
>>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>>>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>>>>
>>>> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
>>>And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
>>
>> :-)
>That's the closest, I think. :-)
I read that as closet.
May 27th 2005, 7:21 am
#1448
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
On Fri, 27 May 2005 08:51:05 +0200, nitram wrote:
> On Fri, 27 May 2005 08:11:03 +0200, Tim Challenger
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 26 May 2005 09:07:08 +0200, nitram wrote:
>>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:57 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>>nitram wrote:
>>>>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>>>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>>>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>>>>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>>>>>
>>>>> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
>>>>And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
>>>
>>> :-)
>>That's the closest, I think. :-)
>
> I read that as closet.
LOL!
He is getting to us!
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> On Fri, 27 May 2005 08:11:03 +0200, Tim Challenger
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 26 May 2005 09:07:08 +0200, nitram wrote:
>>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 18:04:57 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>>nitram wrote:
>>>>> On Wed, 25 May 2005 15:48:07 +0200, Tim Challenger
>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Sat, 21 May 2005 20:00:54 +0100, JohnT wrote:
>>>>>>>[...] But you claim to be fluent in English
>>>>>>>so, presumably, you possess a copy of it or at least have access to one.
>>>>>>He doesn't need to, he knows everything.
>>>>>
>>>>> and what he doesn't know he makes up on the spot.
>>>>And what he doesn't make up, he doesn't know, either?
>>>
>>> :-)
>>That's the closest, I think. :-)
>
> I read that as closet.
LOL!
He is getting to us!
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Tim C.
May 30th 2005, 6:14 pm
#1449
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Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
Err -- I live in what could otherwise be deemed a mosquito conservation area.
We are bombarded by mosquitos and they are a SERIOUS threat to your health (west nile) and your enjoyment of the outdoors. I am in Ottawa, Ontario and depending on how close to still water you live, mosquitos can be an absolute nightmare.
Whenever I visit England, with their open doors and windows (sans screens), I am reminded of one more reason to move there... NO BUGS. What luxury! I can only dream of the freedom of having a glass of wine in the back garden during sunset. This is a fantasy for me as it is an absolute IMPOSSIBILITY in my part of Ontario.
No screens in Europe because they don't need them in many places. Paradise!
We are bombarded by mosquitos and they are a SERIOUS threat to your health (west nile) and your enjoyment of the outdoors. I am in Ottawa, Ontario and depending on how close to still water you live, mosquitos can be an absolute nightmare.
Whenever I visit England, with their open doors and windows (sans screens), I am reminded of one more reason to move there... NO BUGS. What luxury! I can only dream of the freedom of having a glass of wine in the back garden during sunset. This is a fantasy for me as it is an absolute IMPOSSIBILITY in my part of Ontario.
No screens in Europe because they don't need them in many places. Paradise!
Jun 3rd 2005, 8:58 am
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Re: Why do Europeans Oppose Window Screens?
Following up to Mxsmanic
>> which explains why its cooler in buildings, as if you didn't
>> know.
>No, it has nothing to do with that. Thermometers for weather reporting
>are located in areas that do not trap and hold heat, as a general rule.
>They are always cooler than the surrounding urban areas.
They are in Stevenson screens, a shaded and well ventilated box,
rather similar to a building well designed for hot conditions.
Ah, its good to be back? :-)
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>> which explains why its cooler in buildings, as if you didn't
>> know.
>No, it has nothing to do with that. Thermometers for weather reporting
>are located in areas that do not trap and hold heat, as a general rule.
>They are always cooler than the surrounding urban areas.
They are in Stevenson screens, a shaded and well ventilated box,
rather similar to a building well designed for hot conditions.
Ah, its good to be back? :-)
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Mike Reid
Wasdale-Thames path-London-Photos "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
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