Howdy Ponders, Almost time to stoke up the grill (or is that "Barbie"). Do you have any plans for 4th of July? We can't see any fireworks from our new apartment. I want to post some news today. There's just too much going on!
NEWS I COULDN'T RESIST: What's the world's weirdest language? by Rick Moran
(snip) When Schnoebelen ran the numbers, Chalcatongo Mixtec, spoken in Oaxaca, Mexico, was the least like the majority of the world's other languages. And it is pretty unusual: Schnoebelen describes it as a "verb-initial tonal language" that has no mechanism for demonstrating questions (so "You are alright." and "Are you alright?" sound the exact same). "I have spent part of the day imagining a game show in this language," Schnoebelen wrote in his analysis (for more on how to say everything from "I am sick" to "I bought many long ropes" in Chalcatongo Mixtec, see here). It's probably not surprising that some of the strangest languages are some of the most obscure. The second weirdest is Nenets, spoken in Siberia, followed by Choctaw, a Native American language from the central plains.
(snip) I'd love to meet this fellow Tyler Schnoebelen. Anyone who tries to imagine a game show in one of the most obscure languages in the world has to be a fascintating (sic) guy to sit next to on a bar stool.
Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2013/07/whats_the_worlds_weirdest_language.html#ixzz2XzVmQH2z Follow us: @AmericanThinker on Twitter | AmericanThinker on Facebook
IS THIS A JOKE? OR IS SOLEDAD JUST STUPID? News from Breitbart...
Soledad O'Brien Joins Al Jazeera America
(snip) "I look forward to beginning a relationship with Al Jazeera America, which has made a commitment to producing quality programming and pursuing underreported stories," O'Brien said in a press release.
O'Brien will join Al Jazeera as a "special correspondent" and will create occasional hour-long documentaries for the foreign network.
Early this year, Al Jazeera America announced that it was looking to hire as many as 800 American journalists and media personnel. At that time, they hired Al Velshi, a former CNN business correspondent, as well as former NBC reporter Michael Viqueira.
Former Al Jazeera anchor Dave Marash, who came to the network from Britain, quit Al Jazeera because he realized that it was not a free and open news source but was controlled by the Qatari government all the way down the line.
Hi Ponders, I went looking for news about obamacare, but I kept finding other interesting articles. Here is what I was looking for. Can we stop obamacare (which "cares" for nothing but the Dem coffers)?
Boehner: Obamacare ‘Train Wreck,’ ‘Unworkable’
(Weekly Standard) – The announcement tonight of the delay of part of the implementation of Obamacare prompted Speaker of the House John Boehner to release this statement, saying the entire bill is a “train wreck” and “unworkable.”
“The president’s health care law is already raising costs and costing jobs. This announcement means even the Obama administration knows the ‘train wreck’ will only get worse. I hope the administration recognizes the need to release American families from the mandates of this law as well. This is a clear acknowledgment that the law is unworkable, and it underscores the need to repeal the law and replace it with effective, patient-centered reforms,” the statement reads.
ARTICLE FOUND AT: http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/boehner-obamacare-train-wreck-unworkable_738577.html
I work for a small, family owned business. This law is a nightmare. Don't you find it interesting that the business mandate was pushed back today? Until after the mid-terms? Obama admin. just bypassed the law again. SPIT.
Hi y'all. Well, well, well. Another incident involving Lunkhead. A HUGE amount of smoke was eminating from his back yard - again. He hires a guy to mow his lawn. This time it was the lawn mower!!! Something went wrong. at least it wasn't fire.
Oh my oh my. Gloria, if I were you I probably wouldn't get a wink of sleep with a neighbor like that. I don't know what you can do about it, but please stay vigilant and safe.
Hi Gloria, I had fun putting up news articles today. I have more to post but thought I should give Ponders a chance to post.
Your neighbors are a caution! Unbelievable that the lawnmower is spitting smoke at you too. Better get those sprinklers installed outside house and fans set up ASAP.
Phooey, Yesterday went too fast, and I didn't get to comment on your fascinating post. We always thought that you were interesting. What you explained yesterday about your special work proves it! Now we know why you find NCIS so interesting.
PS: Froggy has NCIS on the tele right now. Guess we're hooked.
Hi, everybody! The 1st has arrived and pain pills have been bought--thank God! Thank you for your prayers in getting me through this! I am lucky to have friends!
Froggy, I only spent 4 yrs in that position and accepted another in network and computer support. Knowing top secret information tends to make one paranoid because the slightest mistake can land you in prison. To this day I'm uncomfortable that I may say something that probably is still classified.
Froggy, so happy about getting your prescriptions. We LOVE YOU.
So ... Phooey the spook! At least one honorable man was in the position.
I HAVE FOUR DAYS OFF WORK!!! Color me happy. Tempered a bit by Paul's passing, but it was what he wanted and my SIL is at peace. I think it will be a good family weekend.
Howdy Ponders,
ReplyDeleteAlmost time to stoke up the grill (or is that "Barbie"). Do you have any plans for 4th of July? We can't see any fireworks from our new apartment. I want to post some news today. There's just too much going on!
NEWS I COULDN'T RESIST:
ReplyDeleteWhat's the world's weirdest language?
by Rick Moran
(snip)
When Schnoebelen ran the numbers, Chalcatongo Mixtec, spoken in Oaxaca, Mexico, was the least like the majority of the world's other languages. And it is pretty unusual: Schnoebelen describes it as a "verb-initial tonal language" that has no mechanism for demonstrating questions (so "You are alright." and "Are you alright?" sound the exact same). "I have spent part of the day imagining a game show in this language," Schnoebelen wrote in his analysis (for more on how to say everything from "I am sick" to "I bought many long ropes" in Chalcatongo Mixtec, see here). It's probably not surprising that some of the strangest languages are some of the most obscure. The second weirdest is Nenets, spoken in Siberia, followed by Choctaw, a Native American language from the central plains.
(snip)
I'd love to meet this fellow Tyler Schnoebelen. Anyone who tries to imagine a game show in one of the most obscure languages in the world has to be a fascintating (sic) guy to sit next to on a bar stool.
Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2013/07/whats_the_worlds_weirdest_language.html#ixzz2XzVmQH2z
Follow us: @AmericanThinker on Twitter | AmericanThinker on Facebook
I read the American Thinker article a few days ago. History is fascinating. Educational. Wish it was truthfully taught in gov't. schools.
DeleteIS THIS A JOKE? OR IS SOLEDAD JUST STUPID?
ReplyDeleteNews from Breitbart...
Soledad O'Brien Joins Al Jazeera America
(snip)
"I look forward to beginning a relationship with Al Jazeera America, which has made a commitment to producing quality programming and pursuing underreported stories," O'Brien said in a press release.
O'Brien will join Al Jazeera as a "special correspondent" and will create occasional hour-long documentaries for the foreign network.
Early this year, Al Jazeera America announced that it was looking to hire as many as 800 American journalists and media personnel. At that time, they hired Al Velshi, a former CNN business correspondent, as well as former NBC reporter Michael Viqueira.
Former Al Jazeera anchor Dave Marash, who came to the network from Britain, quit Al Jazeera because he realized that it was not a free and open news source but was controlled by the Qatari government all the way down the line.
READ MORE: http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2013/07/01/Soledad-O-Brien-Headed-to-Al-Jazeera
Birds of a feather.
DeleteAmen, Gloria. I can't say in polite company what I think about Soledad, Al Gore, or Al Jazeera.
DeleteHi Ponders,
ReplyDeleteI went looking for news about obamacare, but I kept finding other interesting articles. Here is what I was looking for. Can we stop obamacare (which "cares" for nothing but the Dem coffers)?
Boehner: Obamacare ‘Train
Wreck,’ ‘Unworkable’
(Weekly Standard) – The announcement tonight of the delay of part of the implementation of Obamacare prompted Speaker of the House John Boehner to release this statement, saying the entire bill is a “train wreck” and “unworkable.”
“The president’s health care law is already raising costs and costing jobs. This announcement means even the Obama administration knows the ‘train wreck’ will only get worse. I hope the administration recognizes the need to release American families from the mandates of this law as well. This is a clear acknowledgment that the law is unworkable, and it underscores the need to repeal the law and replace it with effective, patient-centered reforms,” the statement reads.
ARTICLE FOUND AT: http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/boehner-obamacare-train-wreck-unworkable_738577.html
I work for a small, family owned business. This law is a nightmare. Don't you find it interesting that the business mandate was pushed back today? Until after the mid-terms? Obama admin. just bypassed the law again. SPIT.
DeleteHi y'all. Well, well, well. Another incident involving Lunkhead. A HUGE amount of smoke was eminating from his back yard - again. He hires a guy to mow his lawn. This time it was the lawn mower!!! Something went wrong. at least it wasn't fire.
ReplyDeleteOh my oh my. Gloria, if I were you I probably wouldn't get a wink of sleep with a neighbor like that. I don't know what you can do about it, but please stay vigilant and safe.
DeleteHi Gloria,
ReplyDeleteI had fun putting up news articles today. I have more to post but thought I should give Ponders a chance to post.
Your neighbors are a caution! Unbelievable that the lawnmower is spitting smoke at you too. Better get those sprinklers installed outside house and fans set up ASAP.
Phooey,
ReplyDeleteYesterday went too fast, and I didn't get to comment on your fascinating post. We always thought that you were interesting. What you explained yesterday about your special work proves it! Now we know why you find NCIS so interesting.
PS: Froggy has NCIS on the tele right now. Guess we're hooked.
Hi, everybody! The 1st has arrived and pain pills have been bought--thank God! Thank you for your prayers in getting me through this! I am lucky to have friends!
ReplyDeleteWhat's doing for your holiday?
Phoobers, are you an anti-spook, then? ;-)
ReplyDeleteFroggy, I only spent 4 yrs in that position and accepted another in network and computer support. Knowing top secret information tends to make one paranoid because the slightest mistake can land you in prison. To this day I'm uncomfortable that I may say something that probably is still classified.
DeleteFroggy, so happy about getting your prescriptions. We LOVE YOU.
ReplyDeleteSo ... Phooey the spook! At least one honorable man was in the position.
I HAVE FOUR DAYS OFF WORK!!! Color me happy. Tempered a bit by Paul's passing, but it was what he wanted and my SIL is at peace. I think it will be a good family weekend.
Love you deers. God Bless America.
Surfie, I was in counter intel not a spy.
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