Challenge for April 29: Think of a six-letter plural word naming a certain category of foods. Change the first letter to a “C,” then re-arrange the result to get an adjective that describes many of these foods. What is it?
This was simpler than normal, I think. The only (possible) snag is recognising there are some plurals that are ultra-pluralable.
RSSers look away!
I walk into Plagioclase’s office and realize what he’s listening to is not his normal audio fare.
“Oh?!” I exclaimed, “time-unshifted podcast?”
“Nope,” he replied. “Real-time WiFi.”
Just watched We Know Where You Live. Live! Hosted by Eddie Izzard, this Amnesty International charity comedy and music concert has some really funny bits and quite a few sort of eh pieces. Not being a U2 fan, for instance, I fast-forwarded through their performance.
The best bit on the main part of the DVD, however, is The Four Yorkshiremen, which I had to go see in some of it’s many incarnations…
Laughing is good.
Cupcake Photostream. That’s one for my Listly List.
Geoffrey K. Pullum at LanguageLog:
I would just like to say that I deny any wrongdoing in this matter. Although I am sorry about what has occurred, and I am sorry that some people feel the way that they do, I continue to maintain that I have done nothing wrong. When all the relevant facts are fully disclosed, I believe my innocence will be clear. I fully believe that I can continue to be effective in this office, in which I am proud to serve. I have no plans to resign. Those who for political reasons have sought to damage my reputation, and that of a blameless young woman with whom my relationship has at no time been improper, must bear responsibility for the hurt they have caused to me and my family. It would be inappropriate for me to comment further this time, as I have been advised me not to discuss this matter further in public until the facts can be fully presented. But I believe that ultimately I will be fully vindicated. We will refute all of the disgraceful allegations about us that have been spread by the more irresponsible sectors of the media. Finally, I am most grateful for the love and support of my family at this difficult time. Thank you.
