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The discussion revolves around a variety of topics, beginning with the reopening of a thread on the Physics Forums. Participants express relief at the continuation of the conversation and share light-hearted banter about past threads. There are inquiries about quoting from previous threads and discussions about job opportunities for friends. The conversation shifts to humorous takes on mathematics, particularly the concept of "Killing vector fields," which one participant humorously critiques as dangerous. Participants also share personal anecdotes, including experiences with power outages and thoughts on teaching at university. The tone remains casual and playful, with discussions about the challenges of winter, the joys of friendship, and even a few jokes about life experiences. The thread captures a blend of humor, personal stories, and light philosophical musings, all while maintaining a sense of community among the forum members.
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lisab said:
Please say you have an English version coming out :woot:!
I remember just how self-conscious Borek was about his English when he first joined? :redface:
 
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dlgoff said:
Congratulations. :bow:
Ditto. Next in line for literature Nobel prize?
 
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Congratulations @Borek!
 
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WWGD said:
Twilight Zone marathon for new years' eve, including the more recent ones in color (which I actually like more than the older, black-and-white ones). Despite enjoying socializing, I have somehow turned into a loner , and a TV marathon and some good food, caffeine is like a small party. Should be fun, although I may have to decide between different programming marathons (I think there is also one on Burn Notice, but they seem to have those almost monthly): life is so hard!

I actually hate that Netflix carries the complete twilight zone series. The marathons used to be this magical event. Now that I can watch it any time I want it's just not the same.
 
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Borek said:
In Polish, so hardly readable for most of you, but it just hit the shelves here. Published by a small, but reasonably reputable publishing house.

odwlekane_porzadki.jpg

Congrats!
Unfortunately the only polish I know is my last name, and even that is half German.
 
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HomogenousCow said:
What a pleasantly bizarre week.

Thank you for saying it like that.
 
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dlgoff said:
I remember just how self-conscious Borek was about his English when he first joined? :redface:

You mean it has changed? :eek:
 
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WWGD said:
Next in line for literature Nobel prize?

About as likely as FTL.
 
  • #3,609
Borek said:
You mean it has changed? :eek:
I think it was a good compliment :smile:
 
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Borek said:
You mean it has changed? :eek:
Your English, yes. Your self-consciousness, ...
 
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dkotschessaa said:
I actually hate that Netflix carries the complete twilight zone series. The marathons used to be this magical event. Now that I can watch it any time I want it's just not the same.
Maybe the Burn Notice one is not out yet. That's a great one too.
 
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Borek said:
About as likely as FTL.
Pretty amazing nonetheless. FTL?
 
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WWGD said:
FTL?
Faster Than Light travel?
 
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Borg said:
Faster Than Light travel?
I don't know, since FTL has no vowels, I thought it may be a Polish word, or a Polish name? You know, like
less likely than vrqw ?
 
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It's a common lie there are no vowels in Polish. "Ala ma kota" - which is a first phrase I was taught how to write (Ala has a cat) has more vowels than consonants.

And yes, FTL = Faster Than Light.
 
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Borek said:
It's a common lie there are no vowels in Polish. "Ala ma kota" - which is a first phrase I was taught how to write (Ala has a cat) has more vowels than consonants.

And yes, FTL = Faster Than Light.
Of course, it is an exaggeration, but seems vowels are less likely in Polish words than in English (middle of page):

http://ifa.amu.edu.pl/~krynicki/my_pres/my_pres_6c.htm
 
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I've been watching a lot of YouTubes about electronics and am often irritated to hear people pronouncing the word "solder" as if the "l" were supposed to be pronounced. It isn't. It's a silent "l." Also, some people pronounce LED as if it were the word "lead," as in the heavy metal: "So, let's now sold-er our lead to the terminals." In reality, it should be pronounced like this: "So, let's now soder our ell-ee-dee to the terminals."
 
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I wish I could photo (or otherwise) copy today's 71 degree weather with a very slight cold breeze and play it every single day. I guess it is OK to have the stores closing early and kin of empty streets for a contrast and then go back to the busier routine.
 
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My 'Deleted Items' folder went from having around 514 items yesterday to 14 today.
 
  • #3,620
WWGD said:
My 'Deleted Items' folder went from having around 514 items yesterday to 14 today.
?
 
  • #3,621
Silicon Waffle said:
?

No kidding. No idea why Outlook decided to delete them all in a single shot.
 
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I don't understand.
 
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In Outlook, when you delete a program, it is not completely removed, but instead, it is sent to a folder called 'deleted' (similar to the way you can send files in your desktop to the 'Recycling Bin' , so that they are not immediately deleted). Outlook keeps these deleted files for some time, after which it actually deletes them . This time somehow it decided to delete a large chunk in a single shot, I am not clear on why it did so.
 
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WWGD said:
In Outlook, when you delete a program, it is not completely removed, but instead, it is sent to a folder called 'deleted' (similar to the way you can send files in your desktop to the 'Recycling Bin' , so that they are not immediately deleted). Outlook keeps these deleted files for some time, after which it actually deletes them . This time somehow it decided to delete a large chunk in a single shot, I am not clear on why it did so.
Oh I see it now, You can go back to your Account Settings, and select your email account that you're using at the moment, then click Change button of the Email tab to bring up the Change Account property page.
You will see a More Settings button if your account is set to POP/IMAP account settings, click it to bring up the Internet Email Settings property page, then go to Advanced tab and Look at the Delivery section to make changes to your message status on your email server.
 
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There should be some people on PF who were born on around Christmas day. I would like to say Happy (belated) Birthday and Merry Christmas to them ! :oldsmile:
 
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WWGD said:
No idea why Outlook decided to delete them all in a single shot.
No idea why I continue to use Outlook mail.
 
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Silicon Waffle said:
There should be some people on PF who were born on around Christmas day. I would like to say Happy (belated) Birthday and Merry Christmas to them ! :oldsmile:
I was born on the 16th, Happy holidays to you too:biggrin:
 
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I love irony. My company sent me a bluetooth speaker for Christmas that I can't use with my work computer - security restrictions don't allow installing the necessary drivers. o_O

And Merry Christmas everyone! :woot:
 
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dlgoff said:
No idea why I continue to use Outlook mail.
I continue because most of my contacts, official and otherwise know this address. Particularly Jarring is the
amount of times I have accidentally sent myself mail because of the way Outlook is laid out.
 
  • #3,630
Borg said:
I love irony. My company sent me a bluetooth speaker for Christmas that I can't use with my work computer - security restrictions don't allow installing the necessary drivers. o_O

And Merry Christmas everyone! :woot:
I recently saw a pedestrian safety unit van (from the local PD) almost run someone over.

And a Merry ChristmaHannuKwanzaMadan to all (Did I leave someone out?)
 
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