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  • D Dalek Dave

    Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

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    Luc Pattyn
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    would it be grammar? vocabulary? literature? history of? any dialects? what would be your favorite author? and what era are you aiming for? (Latin evolved like any other language). will you be covering newfangled vocabulary, that implies terms for current technologies including IT? and most importantly: does it include Latin CCC puzzles? are we going to get homework assignments? exams? a certificate? :)

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    • D Dalek Dave

      Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

      ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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      HimanshuJoshi
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      I am in. I always want to learn something new. Latin would be cool :cool:.

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      • D Dalek Dave

        Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

        ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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        GlobX
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        Count me in.

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        • D Dalek Dave

          Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

          ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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          PIEBALDconsult
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          Adsit vis tecum. (Or whatever.)

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          • D Dr Walt Fair PE

            I usually use a water based primer before putting on a second coat. Make sure you clean the surface first.

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            Walt Fair, Jr., P. E. Comport Computing Specializing in Technical Engineering Software

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            Roger Wright
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            You'll do better (on wood, at least) to use an oil-based primer, followed by a latex colorcoat. The oil primers penetrate the wood fibers better and grip longer than the latex paints. But once the primer is laid down, the latex bonds to it tightly and lasts a long time without further maintenance. On metals, either bonds well, but the oil-based compounds dry harder and have greater scratch resistance. And on plastics, latex is the only way to go, since the volatile binders and solvents tend to damage the underlying surface, and often just roll off the surface.

            Will Rogers never met me.

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            • D Dalek Dave

              Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

              ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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              Roger Wright
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              Aquilae non faecat in effigiebus.

              Will Rogers never met me.

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              • D Dalek Dave

                Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

                ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                Abhinav S
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                How about French or something - it could help us 'Asians' learn a foreign language (which is actually spoken and used). Oh wait a minute - I forgot, the English hate the French. :)

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                • D Dalek Dave

                  Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

                  ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                  hayrob
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                  Consentio.

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                  • D Dalek Dave

                    Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

                    ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                    NormDroid
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                    Dalek Dave wrote:

                    I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it

                    Latin = Programming Article surely not :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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                    • D Dalek Dave

                      Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

                      ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                      Lost User
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                      I'm not sure that is appropriate for this site. If we say yes then what will be the next suggestion? Cooking, origami, dog handling ...

                      I must get a clever new signature for 2011.

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                      • D Dalek Dave

                        Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

                        ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                        R Giskard Reventlov
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                        Dalek Dave wrote:

                        waddya fink?

                        pig latin? Actually, not a bad idea: have always regretted not keeping up with my schoolboy Latin (or Greek, for that matter). I recall very little so something gentle to jog my ancient memory would be most appreciated.

                        "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me

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                        • L Lost User

                          I'm not sure that is appropriate for this site. If we say yes then what will be the next suggestion? Cooking, origami, dog handling ...

                          I must get a clever new signature for 2011.

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                          chrissb
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                          o.0 A bunch of nerds, most of them English, interested in dog handling? I really can't see that working. Ever since the Queen banned fox hunting there's really no reason to get a dog.

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                          • D Dalek Dave

                            Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

                            ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                            chrissb
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                            I think I just found someone more bored than I am. :D Although in my defense, I wanted to read the World of Watches series, so learning Russian was a good idea. The whiskey had nothing to do with it. Latin is fun though, you get to read Naturalis Historia in the original Latin. Useless really, but cool at nerd parties. Pig Latin isn't Latin though, just gibberish that makes a little bit of sense. Like English.

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                              o.0 A bunch of nerds, most of them English, interested in dog handling? I really can't see that working. Ever since the Queen banned fox hunting there's really no reason to get a dog.

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                              Lost User
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                              chrissb wrote:

                              A bunch of nerds, most of them English, interested in dog handling?

                              Lots of nerds like that in England.

                              chrissb wrote:

                              Ever since the Queen banned fox hunting

                              Er, when exactly did the Queen have the power to do that?

                              I must get a clever new signature for 2011.

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                                chrissb wrote:

                                A bunch of nerds, most of them English, interested in dog handling?

                                Lots of nerds like that in England.

                                chrissb wrote:

                                Ever since the Queen banned fox hunting

                                Er, when exactly did the Queen have the power to do that?

                                I must get a clever new signature for 2011.

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                                chrissb
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                                First part was sarcasm, second part was a mistake on my part. It was passed by the House of Commons in '05. Although the Queen technically has the power to do whatever she wants. The whole "Queen" thing.

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                                • H HimanshuJoshi

                                  I am in. I always want to learn something new. Latin would be cool :cool:.

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                                  Pete OHanlon
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                                  HimanshuJoshi wrote:

                                  I always want to learn something new

                                  Or, in the case of Latin, you always want to learn something old.

                                  I'm not a stalker, I just know things. Oh by the way, you're out of milk.

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                                    First part was sarcasm, second part was a mistake on my part. It was passed by the House of Commons in '05. Although the Queen technically has the power to do whatever she wants. The whole "Queen" thing.

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                                    Lost User
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                                    chrissb wrote:

                                    Although the Queen technically has the power to do whatever she wants.

                                    No she doesn't. She is a constitutional monarch and can only endorse decisions made by her government (of whatever persuasion). She has no power to make any decisions on her own that affect the country.

                                    I must get a clever new signature for 2011.

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                                      chrissb wrote:

                                      Although the Queen technically has the power to do whatever she wants.

                                      No she doesn't. She is a constitutional monarch and can only endorse decisions made by her government (of whatever persuasion). She has no power to make any decisions on her own that affect the country.

                                      I must get a clever new signature for 2011.

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                                      Rob Grainger
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                                      Richard MacCutchan wrote:

                                      She has no power to make any decisions on her own that affect the country.

                                      Except, of course the power to dissolve parliament of course, forcing an early election. and various other powers covered as "The Royal Perogative". Covered quite well in Wikipedia. That's my main reason for wanting to abolish the monarchy - even though none of these rights have been exercised in living memory, it seems wrong that a single, unelected individual who occupies her position through right of birth alone (and historically force of arms) should wield such rights.

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                                        Richard MacCutchan wrote:

                                        She has no power to make any decisions on her own that affect the country.

                                        Except, of course the power to dissolve parliament of course, forcing an early election. and various other powers covered as "The Royal Perogative". Covered quite well in Wikipedia. That's my main reason for wanting to abolish the monarchy - even though none of these rights have been exercised in living memory, it seems wrong that a single, unelected individual who occupies her position through right of birth alone (and historically force of arms) should wield such rights.

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                                        chrissb
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                                        Well she can do that in Aus. No law is legal unless it's signed by the Queen, or the Attorney General who is a representative of the Queen. Also the dissolving parliament thing. Figured if she could do that then she should be able to pass a law of her own. Monarchy is a good system, if it's wielded correctly. But in this case it's just a nuisance. A figurehead who remains in charge of the most powerful rights is a bad thing. imo of course

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                                        • D Dalek Dave

                                          Is it worth my while trying a latin primer amongst you lot? I am willing to run a course if people are willing to learn. I can do it in the articles if there are enough people wanting it. waddya fink?

                                          ------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]

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                                          Chris Quinn
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                                          I have an O Level in Latin from 1975 (Grade E though!) and the thought of revising Mensa, mensa, mensam, mensamus, mensatis, mensant again fills me with horror! Romanes eunt domus!

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