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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: neilep on 22/09/2006 04:49:44
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http://www.intuitor.com/physics_test/PhysicsSavvy.html
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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I failed on three, the worst was to say that clouds were water vapour, I knew of course that they are water droplets and ice.
the other failiures were a matter of language I could not agree that the Sun derived its heat by the combustion of hydrogen (a chemical process!)
syhprum
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I got a D. at 62.5%...
What did everybody else get?
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I would engage you in a battle of wits, but it is against my moral code to attack the unarmed.
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I must admit...I have not tried it but will..........promise !!
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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92.5% three failed, but I don't agree completely with the explanations, because I think some questions can have more than one single interpretation, (or it's my not perfect knowledge of the language).
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A physics degree obviously has some uses [:)]
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85% not to bad physics non material physics was never my strong suit
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I am so embarrassed..[8)]..lets just say that I ..well...failed................................
...................................(52.5%)....(shame on me..and most of them were guesses !!)
Hey !!..at least I'm man enough to display my score !!
Like Dave said above ....NOT having a physics degree does not have it's uses !!!
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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HEE HEE HEE HEE SHHHH WHERES MY cheecky little friend ......where are you? I just took your nasty little test and having NO degree and No physics except education here in this forum,, I whipped your butt NEIL...YES YES YES with a whopping 60% Whooo whoooo!!! Geesh George I must be learning something, I BEAT NEIL.....HEE HEE HEE HEE!!! I No Joking aside I tried to use simple reasoning and when all else failed I GUESSED like crazy... That was a hard test!! Perhaps I am a whimp.... Hmmmm but it was about time I beat you on something , I've been trying forever with all your lovely little tests....YAAAAAY.. Now I have all the answers I can study up and take it again later and see how I do!! MAybe my students might have hope after aLL>> I honestly thought I would score around 30 percent! I did alot better then I thought!! TOOK ME A FLIPPIN HOUR TO TAKE THE TEST AS I HAD TO READ THINGS SO MANY TIMES BEFORE I UNDERSTOOD THE QUESTIONS.....YIKES!!At least I am women enough to tell you I beat the pants off you Sir!...LOL You better bone up and retake your test... I will win again next time.....Just a little friendly competition Sir, are you up for it?? Thanks for the challenge it was actually fun!! Hard but fun!
Karen
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I thought that with three more or less wrong I Would have been one of the worst in this elementary test, I have no education apart from three years at technical school during the war when I thought the level of science teaching was abysmaly low as we were only being trained to become technicions at the local paper making plant.
If I had a degree in physics I would not have dared to admit such a score.
syhprum
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Syhrum,
I missed the cloud one to as I was on the fence with dust particals and Ice but it through me when it said "primarily made of," something like that! I never counted how many I missed but did get 60% I guess I like that,,, I amnot good at science things but am facsinated by it! will count them later and see what ones I missed.. again and how many!
Karen
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85% Not bad me thinks , mind you i did get two lucky guesses right.
Michael
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I think you did really great, I found the test extremely hard, and I think it is supposed to be kinda basic physics knowledge am I mistaken??
Karen
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Yes...you did great...in fact you ALL did bloody great !!! *grumble mumble grrrrrrr snarll * [:)]
Karen Mam...there is NO way I am going to bone up !!...Oh NO !..too much like going back to school !! [;)]...and I would not understand it anyway..
The only thing I can say in my defence is that my whole education was ruined by my trying to concentare after a couple of hours sleep....It's not easy being at school at 8:30am when you just went to sleep at 5am !!...pretty tough for a kid !
But hey !!...I could have lied and said I got 90%..but I would have only been fooling myself and no one would have believed it anyway !!
So, well done toy you all..
I posted it knowing full well i'd get bottom grade. I took my Physics exam 5 times (truthfully)....never passed it !!
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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You are too funny and I Hope you know I was just ribbing you Sir!! Not up for a rematch!! are you sure.....????
Karen
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Quote from NATURE
"By using the balloon to travel the first few dozen kilometers, bypassing the area where gravity is strongest and the air thickest, the Cambridge team will not have to use as much fuel"
This article concerns a plan to launch a rocket from a balloon that has elevated it to 35 Km, although the reduction in air resistance is very welcome the reduction in gravity is negligible.
Seems the eminent NATURE referees would have missed out on one physics question
syhprum
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Refering to a question in the test...?? Hmmmm Let me go see....!
Karen
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OH GOSH! 62.5% I can't believe it...I did horrible. After re-reading the questions...I should've at least managed 4 more to be correct...geez...I would've failed in school??? Oh, I forgot, I would've studied before the test...and pray, sweat, cried, that I didn't do this poorly...LOL I loved certain things about physics...but preferred experimental science to physics/chemistry
"Lo" Loretta
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Loretta whoo hoooo! you did good, I only scored 60... and I am not sure about where that stands seems Neil and I failed... what grade do you think that is on a curve..??
Karen
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Originally posted by lightarrow
92.5% three failed, but I don't agree completely with the explanations, because I think some questions can have more than one single interpretation, (or it's my not perfect knowledge of the language).
I am jealous! LOL I know they seemed logically easy...but did well when I was younger...I need to go back to school! Do you want to be my tutor?[;)]
"Lo" Loretta
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I would be very glad.[;)]
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I got 77.5%, although a fair number of answers were a matter of debating with myself how the question itself was to be interpreted (but then, it is usually the case that passing exams is as much about understanding the psychology of the people setting the exam as it is about knowing the facts).
George
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How true that is George!
Alberto, You would be a great tutor you were very patient when answering and explaining your answer... Thank-you! Are you a Teacher?
Karen
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Originally posted by lightarrow
I would be very glad.[;)]
Hey, I will be your agent at a low 22% rate of gathering more students for you...but I want mine to be private tutoring..hehe[;)]
"Lo" Loretta
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Geez, I have to go to work...big issues have arose...bye guys...lata!
"Lo" Loretta
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Be safe Loretta!
Karen
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I also got three of them wrong. (92.5%)
I disagree with two of them, as I often do with true/false quizes. I think they are being overly simplistic with the actual statements, then being overly wordy on their explainations. I refused to answer number eight as it was unclear in its meaning.
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Originally posted by moonfire
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Originally posted by lightarrow
I would be very glad.[;)]
Hey, I will be your agent at a low 22% rate of gathering more students for you...but I want mine to be private tutoring..hehe[;)]
"Lo" Loretta
I had already took it for granted![;)]
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I took the test again !!
The result ....?..a message that said..."no under fives allowed" [:(]
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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Would you all believe I made 100%?! Well then, you would all be WRONG. I won't post my score, but it was lower than yours Neil.
Carolyn
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I rather get the impression that those who class themselves as technicions get higher scores than academics, could it be that they have to try harder to keep their jobs and have to re-learn a whole lot of new facts every decade
syhprum
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Originally posted by lightarrow
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Originally posted by moonfire
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Originally posted by lightarrow
I would be very glad.[;)]
Hey, I will be your agent at a low 22% rate of gathering more students for you...but I want mine to be private tutoring..hehe[;)]
"Lo" Loretta
I had already took it for granted![;)]
See...you need someone protecting your interest...hehe...okay, I will try to behave...maybe?[;)]
"Lo" Loretta
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See...you need someone protecting your interest...hehe...okay, I will try to behave...maybe?[;)]
"Lo" Loretta
Right. I see that happening.[:D]
Carolyn
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LOL Bad Betty...you are trying to make me walk the straight and narrow again...whew! How many times have you saved me from my "desperate state of madness" hehe Okay, I girlscout promise I will behave...uh...I have a secret...hehe
"Lo" Loretta
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Please don't be bad with me! I'm a sensitive soul.[:I]
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Alberto, Un innamorato intelligente e meraviglioso...sorry I couldn't help myself...but Big, Bad Betty...will virtually kick my hindquarters here..hehe I love your sensitivity, tis wonderful I say...I won't be really bad to you, I will be really good to you! :-) I just checked out your profile...you are a real hottie...or goodlooking..when is your birthday?
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by moonfire
LOL Bad Betty...you are trying to make me walk the straight and narrow again...whew! How many times have you saved me from my "desperate state of madness" hehe Okay, I girlscout promise I will behave...uh...I have a secret...hehe
"Lo" Loretta
I can't believe BB has not asked me what my secret is...hmmmm LOL
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Well, what is it???
Carolyn
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I was never a girlscout! LOL
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by moonfire
Alberto, Un innamorato intelligente e meraviglioso...sorry I couldn't help myself...but Big, Bad Betty...will virtually kick my hindquarters here..hehe I love your sensitivity, tis wonderful I say...I won't be really bad to you, I will be really good to you! :-) I just checked out your profile...you are a real hottie...or goodlooking..when is your birthday?
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
15.12.1962. Thank you for that phrase...Where did you learn it?
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NEIL.....Didn't you bone up first!! Geesh I am afraid if I take it again I will be lower then you as I would probably not remember the reasons I first answered the questions the way I did!! Does that make any sense!![:)] Keep smilin Sir No sad faces allowed!!
Karen
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Originally posted by Karen W.
NEIL.....Didn't you bone up first!! Geesh I am afraid if I take it again I will be lower then you as I would probably not remember the reasons I first answered the questions the way I did!! Does that make any sense!![:)] Keep smilin Sir No sad faces allowed!!
Karen
Hi Karen Mam,
Oh I'm not sad Mam..I am proud that I accomplished what I did. ..and NO...no way did I bone up...I hate studying...reminds me of school ...yeuchhh !!!
THIS site is all the education I need (God help me !!LOL)
CAROLYN....I am sure your score was acceptable....and put it this way...if you were a Delinquent haddock then I am sure your score would be top dollar !! [:D]...so..there you go...something to be proud of !! lol
Always do the best you can to turn a negative into a positive !!
*no doubt some physics dude will come up with a retort where turning a negative into a positive is a bad thing* [:D]
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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THANK YOU NEIL!!!
I'm with you, I hate studying. I didn't do it in school either, which explains alot. (don't tell my kids)
Carolyn
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Originally posted by lightarrow
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Originally posted by moonfire
Alberto, Un innamorato intelligente e meraviglioso...sorry I couldn't help myself...but Big, Bad Betty...will virtually kick my hindquarters here..hehe I love your sensitivity, tis wonderful I say...I won't be really bad to you, I will be really good to you! :-) I just checked out your profile...you are a real hottie...or goodlooking..when is your birthday?
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
15.12.1962. Thank you for that phrase...Where did you learn it?
I know a little Italiano and a few other languages...or rather enough to get me in trouble...maybe you can tutor me with this too? LOL Ciao!
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by Karen W.
NEIL.....Didn't you bone up first!! Geesh I am afraid if I take it again I will be lower then you as I would probably not remember the reasons I first answered the questions the way I did!! Does that make any sense!![:)] Keep smilin Sir No sad faces allowed!!
Karen
Don't you love logic? LOL[:o)]
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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THIS site is all the education I need (God help me !!LOL)
Neil, have you been educated quite a bit since you have been on the website for how many years??? LOL I think you are a professional student by the number of posts you have! [:D]
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by Carolyn
THANK YOU NEIL!!!
I'm with you, I hate studying. I didn't do it in school either, which explains alot. (don't tell my kids)
Carolyn
I studied or rather most of the time in High School and College...I think one of my favourite Professors said, I will give you a choice read all 9 chapters and prepare your notes well for the test on Friday or go ahead and tell me you prefer the F....well, duh, like yeah, I am going to tell you Doctor Reffenbaugh I will go ahead and flunk out this semester so I can see you again!!! Non! [B)]
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Sir Neil, I believe we should all be proud of how we did as it was the best we could do.. We were all prettty much the same with a few exceptions and I wish we could all be fortunant to be blessed with such gifts for such an awesome interes t as Physics!! I'm sure not good at it!!You did fine Sir!! I just like havin fun with you, not making fun of you,,,,although there are times......LOL I won't go there! LOL
Karen
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LOL Karen Mam....go ahead !!...Guess who was the school clown ?..I am used to being made fun of..it really is water of a ducks back !!...fortunately..most of the time people were laughing with me.......not at me !!
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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Originally posted by moonfire
THIS site is all the education I need (God help me !!LOL)
Neil, have you been educated quite a bit since you have been on the website for how many years??? LOL I think you are a professional student by the number of posts you have! [:D]
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
LOL..*Hugs the 'Hi LO' Wench*
Hi LO *giggles*...professional student or compulsive obsessive ? [:D]
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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Hmmmm, could be viewed as both..hehe Hugs to you to Neilsy...cause ewes so baaaaaa-dddd
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by moonfire
I know a little Italiano and a few other languages...or rather enough to get me in trouble...maybe you can tutor me with this too? LOL Ciao!
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
Of Course!
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Penso che abbia amato quello! Fare attenzione, io potrebbe cadere nell'amore con voi. Kisses! ;-)
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by neilep
LOL Karen Mam....go ahead !!...Guess who was the school clown ?..I am used to being made fun of..it really is water of a ducks back !!...fortunately..most of the time people were laughing with me.......not at me !!
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
School clown.., now how on earth could I have not known That! LOLLOL I am glad they were laughing with you as I do also... You always make me smile!!!LOL[;)][:)][:)]
Karen
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Originally posted by moonfire
Penso che abbia amato quello! Fare attenzione, io potrebbe cadere nell'amore con voi. Kisses! ;-)
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
Be careful! Kiss!
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LOL I will try...but for some reason, you are irresistable to me. I feel like Missy Carolyn is somewhere around the corner here...hmmmm, but a goodlooking guy like you, with a brain, is hard to resist! ;-)
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by moonfire
LOL I will try...but for some reason, you are irresistable to me. I feel like Missy Carolyn is somewhere around the corner here...hmmmm, but a goodlooking guy like you, with a brain, is hard to resist! ;-)
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
Thank you very much Loretta, this is one of the best compliments I've ever received. That picture of me, however, it's not recent, it has 5 years.
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Okay, well the one of my self on profile is almost a year, but have one on pictures...awww, but you are in Italy...so far...darn reality! You are so lucky to be far away from me handsome gentleman! hehe
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by moonfire
Okay, well the one of my self on profile is almost a year, but have one on pictures...awww, but you are in Italy...sniff, sniff... You are so lucky to be far away from me handsome gentleman! hehe
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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You guys should exchange
hearts, I mean Piccy's!!LOL Your so cute!!
Karen
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Originally posted by Karen W.
You guys should exchange hearts, I mean Piccy's!!LOL Your so cute!!
Karen
Hmmm. I was thinking exactly the same thing. Great minds eh?[:D][;)]
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I will if he will...hehe
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by Karen W.
You guys should exchange hearts, I mean Piccy's!!LOL Your so cute!!
Karen
What does "Piccy's" mean?
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piccy's is an acronym for the word pictures Alberto
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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OK NOW I'M SERENADING YOU TWO... NO ONE RUN AWAY.. WON'T BE THAT BAD.. AFTER ALL YOU CANNOT HEAR ME ONLY SEE ME....
AHHH LOVE IS IN THE AIR... EVERY SIGHT AND EVERY SOUND... LOVE IS IN THE AIR EVERY TIME WE LOOK AROUND... AND I DON'T KNOW IF I'M FEELING FOOLISH,...DON'T KNOW IF I'M FEELING BLIND... BUT ITS SOMETHING THAT I MUST BELIEVE IN..AND ITS THERE WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYES...AHH LOVE IS IN THE AIR WITH EVERY BEAT... OF MY HEART... LOVE IS IS IN THE AIR.....DO DO DO DO DO....
Karen
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(You aren't jealous, are you?)
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Originally posted by lightarrow
(You aren't jealous, are you?)
Who[?] What[?][:)]
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Alberto, Jealous Nope! Why should I be? I think you two would make a spectacular match!! You guys are cute and Loretta is such a softy!! I just Love, Love, and watching you too is quite entertaining!! Please do carry on.. I sang the song for you two not me!!! Alberto, She's a keeper, you know!
Karen
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Uh, Oh, the Queen Moderator is up to her usual virtual matchmaking skills...hehe Huggsy and a little kiss to you Alberto! ;-) Feela betta nowa Karen! LOL
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Yeperoo! Indeedy I do! How about You Alberto!! Sorry I'm just an old Romantic !! You Two Like another seranade be happy to oblige you!!LOL
Karen
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Oh, feel free as it is almost music to my ears darling....just listen with open eyes Alberto darling!
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Here This is even better , the whole song for you two!! ... enjoy!!
"Precious And Few"
(As recorded by Climax)
WALTER D. NIMS
Precious and few are the moments we two can share
Quiet and blue like the sky I'm hung over you
And if I can't find my way back home (can't find my way)
It just wouldn't be fair (wouldn't be fair)
Precious and few are the moments we two can share.
Baby it's you on my mind, your love is so rare
Being with you is a feeling I just can't compare
And if I can't hold you in my arms (can't hold you oo)
It just wouldn't be fair (wouldn't be fair)
'Cause precious and few are the moments we two can share.
And if I can't find my way back home (can't find my way)
Ah, it just wouldn't be fair (wouldn't be fair)
'Cause precious and few are the moments we two can share
(Precious and few are the moments we two can share.)
Precious and few are the moments we two can share-arr
Quiet and blue like the sky I'm hung over you-oo
And if I can't find my way back home (la la la oo)
Ah, it just wouldn't be fair (wouldn't be fair)
'Cause precious and few are the moments we two can share.
(Precious and few are the moments we two can share.)
(c) Copyright 1970 & 1972 by Caesar's Music Library/Emerald City Music.
International copyright secured. All rights reserved.
- SONG HITS, Summer 1974.
AHH love is so nice!!
Karen
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Alberto I am pretending to dance with you with this song in the back of my mind...okay, I have a vivid imagination...hehe I can dream...when I get to Italy on my Europe tour...maybe I will be able to dream of you...
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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HMMMMMMM >>>>MMMMMMMM MMMMMMMDA DA DA DA DA!!!! Turning head and looking away!!!
Karen
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LOL
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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I am Putting all of my love poems in a binder! With sheet protectors! I am bored! What ya doing Lo?
Karen
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Talking to my friend from the UK...he just purchased a kennel. Says the wind is hammering right now. LOL
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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OOOh Stormy! I like the wind...
Karen
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Love storms and the wind....
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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I particularly love the windy night with the banging and clanking and whistling and rain hitting the windows ... Those are nights when I truely sleep like a baby... very sound and usually longer hours Hmmmmmm! Don't know why but I do!!
Karen
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Me too...mmmm, love it.
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by moonfire
piccy's is an acronym for the word pictures Alberto
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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'piccy' is a diminutive of an abbreviation, not an acronym.
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George
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Have a fair amount of wind, and some heavy, but intermittent, rain. Next door's garage got flooded (inadequate drainage).
George
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Okay, okay, you are correct...LOL
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Please tell me the correct/traditional abbreviation for picture. Would it be pic. or pict.?
Carolyn
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Although the word 'Pict' comes from the same Latin root, it refers to a tribe of people who lived in the British isles (commonly associated with Scotland), who were renowned for their body painting (in lieu of clothing).
The more common abbreviation for a picture would be 'pic'.
George
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Originally posted by another_someone
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Originally posted by moonfire
piccy's is an acronym for the word pictures Alberto
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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'piccy' is a diminutive of an abbreviation, not an acronym.
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George
Hi George! While I agree with you that 'piccy' is not an acronym, I disagree that it's a dimunitive of the abbreviation. Isn't the definition of diminutive "something smaller than the regular size".
Since pic would be the more common/traditional abbrev. for picture, 'piccy' would not be diminutive of pic. I would be more inclined to call 'piccy' an alternate abbreviation for picture.
I really don't know if I'm making sense or not, I can't sleep and I'm in an argumentative mood. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.[:D] I know you will.[;)]
Carolyn
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Originally posted by Carolyn
Hi George! While I agree with you that 'piccy' is not an acronym, I disagree that it's a dimunitive of the abbreviation. Isn't the definition of diminutive "something smaller than the regular size".
Since pic would be the more common/traditional abbrev. for picture, 'piccy' would not be diminutive of pic. I would be more inclined to call 'piccy' an alternate abbreviation for picture.
I really don't know if I'm making sense or not, I can't sleep and I'm in an argumentative mode. Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.[:D] I know you will.[;)]
Don't need to be so apologetic about being in 'argumentative mode' – no-one is taking it serious, and a little bit of light argument I can do as well as anyone.[:)]
Diminutive does not refer to the size of the word, but the implied size of the thing being described:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diminutive
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A diminutive is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object named, intimacy, or endearment. It is the opposite of an augmentative.
Diminutives are common in most dialects of English. Terms such as "undies" for underwear and "movie" for "moving picture" are frequently heard terms in English. (Note that analogous expressions in languages in which diminution is a regular part of the grammar would not be called diminutives.) Common diminutives are:
- -ey/-ie/-y: dearie, doggy, kitty, cookie
- -ling: duckling, gosling
- -ette: diskette, cigarette, kitchenette
- -let: piglet, eyelet
Further examples – Georgie is a Diminutive of George, and Vodka is a Diminutive of Voda (meaning 'water') – in neither case is the diminutive actually a shortening of the word.
George
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Originally posted by another_someone
Don't need to be so apologetic about being in 'argumentative mode' – no-one is taking it serious, and a little bit of light argument I can do as well as anyone.[:)]
I would say you do it BETTER than most[:D]
Diminutive does not refer to the size of the word, but the implied size of the thing being described:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diminutive
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A diminutive is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object named, intimacy, or endearment. It is the opposite of an augmentative.
Diminutives are common in most dialects of English. Terms such as "undies" for underwear and "movie" for "moving picture" are frequently heard terms in English. (Note that analogous expressions in languages in which diminution is a regular part of the grammar would not be called diminutives.) Common diminutives are:
- -ey/-ie/-y: dearie, doggy, kitty, cookie
- -ling: duckling, gosling
- -ette: diskette, cigarette, kitchenette
- -let: piglet, eyelet
George
I should've known you were going to pull out the Wikipedia Big Guns. I'm still not quite ready to throw in the towel just yet. There is something about your original sentence (below)that just doesn't sit well with me.
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'piccy' is a diminutive of an abbreviation, not an acronym.
In your statement below,
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Diminutive does not refer to the size of the word, but the implied size of the thing being described:
is the thing being described the word picture? If so, shouldn't the sentence read "Piccy is a diminutive of picture, not an acronym."? Wouldn't using both diminutive and abbreviation in this sentence be redundant? Ok George, I don't think I'm making very much sense (I'm getting very sleepy), so I'm afraid I'm going to have to say UNCLE for tonight. Good grief I hope I don't sound stupid. Again, feel free to correct me.[:)]
Carolyn
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Carolyn...here I am, about to stir up some truble... ;-) Oh, I took some pics and when I develop them they will be piccys just for you! LOL okay, backing away from the forum again...have to check out other two sites in a minute...
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by Carolyn
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Originally posted by another_someone
'piccy' is a diminutive of an abbreviation, not an acronym.
In your statement below,
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Diminutive does not refer to the size of the word, but the implied size of the thing being described:
is the thing being described the word picture? If so, shouldn't the sentence read "Piccy is a diminutive of picture, not an acronym."? Wouldn't using both diminutive and abbreviation in this sentence be redundant? Ok George, I don't think I'm making very much sense (I'm getting very sleepy), so I'm afraid I'm going to have to say UNCLE for tonight. Good grief I hope I don't sound stupid. Again, feel free to correct me.[:)]
Firstly, none of this is being serious, so there is absolutely no reason to feel that you would sound stupid (at least not any more stupid than my raising the matter in the first place). In any case, Gaia, with her background in editing journals, would no doubt walk all over both of us with regard to anything to do with usage of the English language (not that I would not put up a fierce struggle [:)] - I don't go down without a fight [:)]).
You are ofcourse correct that if 'piccy' is a diminutive of 'pic', it may also be regarded as a direct diminutive of 'picture', although there are ofcourse other ways of forming a diminutive of 'picture' that are not diminutives of abbreviations of 'picture', for instance, one could talk of a 'picturette', which would be a diminutive of 'picture' but not a diminutive of an abbreviation of picture.
Thus while stating that 'piccy' is a diminutive of an abbreviation is not a tautology, you may be right to suggest that the extra information contained in that description is surplus to immediate requirements of Alberto's question.
The reason why I highlighted it as a diminutive of an abbreviation was because Lo had referred to it as an acronym, and thus referred to the contraction of the word, and I was highlighting that aside from the fact that it was a diminutive rather than a direct contraction, the contraction itself was merely an abbreviation, and not an acronym.
George
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George - Thank you for satiating my need to argue and for giving my vocabulary a workout. I guess I should be grateful that Gaia didn't jump in and put us both in our places. The first time I ever heard of the term 'piccy' was on this forum and was used by Neil. I think we should just call 'piccy' a NEILISM and be done with it.[:D][^][:D]
Carolyn
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I have always used ' piccy ' piccy is what I use...I like to call piccys ' piccys ' because piccys is what they are...they are piccys..so there !!...I do tend do ' bastardise' words .............soz (errhm..that equals ' sorry')
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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...hee hee...glad that my particular choice of nomenclature has been the subject of worthwhile discussion....lol.
Men are the same as women, just inside out !
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LOL I love your words as I play upon them too...hehe
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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We all do!! He's just a dog gone eye full of scrumtious goodness that oozes out all of his wonderful plays on the old english language!! Can't wait to see what rolls off from his tongue next!!
Karen
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Me too!!!
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Me thinks we scared him away!! :(
Karen
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Oh, well...nothing personal to me, you? There is always a new victum..hehe
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Lol Loretta I think we are safe, Neils a tough guy....He can take the heat!!LOL
Karen
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I am sure he can....hehe....
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Hello to everybody! Hello Loretta, hello Karen!
I have been on holiday one week in Tunisia (Djerba). Next days I will show you some "piccy's".
Thank you for the song, Karen. Loretta, I will be glad to dance that song with you...
Kisses.
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Good Day Alberto,[:)] Tunsia Huh! That sounds fun... Did You have a good time[?] I was afraid That I scared you away teasing you with Loretta... Glad you were just on vacation... You must remember that that I am just teasing you.. Your a nice fellow and Loretta is a great Gal and my friend so I like to give her the business about her lack of interest in the romantic department, ( SHHH, don't tell her I told you, but she is a softy and very romantic underneath her tough exterior! She's just a dog gone sweetheart and no doubt every bit as romantic as you or I! LOL)So any luck in the true love department Alberto[?] Did you meet her in Tunisia[?] You kept your eyes and ears open EH[?] I bet she's very close to you, and you just have, but to reach out to her and say Hello! Your welcome for the song...[;)] My Pleasure..[:D] Pictures would be grrrrreat!!!! YES...[:D] I love when you all post pictures from far away Lands... I have never traveled and that is such a treat to see!![:)] Very cool..have a great day Alberto! Welcome Home and back to the site![:)]
Karen
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Originally posted by lightarrow
Hello to everybody! Hello Loretta, hello Karen!
I have been on holiday one week in Tunisia (Djerba). Next days I will show you some "piccy's".
Thank you for the song, Karen. Loretta, I will be glad to dance that song with you...
Kisses.
My dream to come true...lovely![:I]
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by Karen W.
Good Day Alberto,[:)] Tunsia Huh! That sounds fun... Did You have a good time[?] I was afraid That I scared you away teasing you with Loretta... Glad you were just on vacation... You must remember that that I am just teasing you.. Your a nice fellow and Loretta is a great Gal and my friend so I like to give her the business about her lack of interest in the romantic department, ( SHHH, don't tell her I told you, but she is a softy and very romantic underneath her tough exterior! She's just a dog gone sweetheart and no doubt every bit as romantic as you or I! LOL)So any luck in the true love department Alberto[?] Did you meet her in Tunisia[?] You kept your eyes and ears open EH[?] I bet she's very close to you, and you just have, but to reach out to her and say Hello! Your welcome for the song...[;)] My Pleasure..[:D] Pictures would be grrrrreat!!!! YES...[:D] I love when you all post pictures from far away Lands... I have never traveled and that is such a treat to see!![:)] Very cool..have a great day Alberto! Welcome Home and back to the site![:)]
Karen
I turn my back for a day mind you...and lookie who is here stirring up trouble and mushing it up about me a bit...LOL And Alberto better not have found anyone as I am the jealous type and will pout if he says that he did! LOL[:I][:o)] Just kidding..Alberto, darling...you know the way we all feel about you...but me, more especially! [;)]
Love to all of you for now(this is for all the romantic peeps!)Ciao bella!
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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I got 80% on this test.
Without cheating with google or wikipedia. :-D
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Steven, you are so smart! LOL
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Originally posted by bostjan
I also got three of them wrong. (92.5%)
I disagree with two of them, as I often do with true/false quizes. I think they are being overly simplistic with the actual statements, then being overly wordy on their explainations. I refused to answer number eight as it was unclear in its meaning.
I agree with you on a couple of the questions, they were the ones I took a guess at! 92.5% is a great number.. Me thinks you are one smart cookie!! Great job!
Karen
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I hate questions that aren't defined enough. I hate when all the variables aren't told so the question really could be true or false depending on certain variables which the questions doesn't state. So annoying.
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Absolutely...I agree with you. I know it was simple ones too.
"Just Me, Lo" Loretta
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Yes some were but so is my mind so I missed them!! Yikes!LOL
Karen