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28-Sep-2007 19:27
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Well, in a world of otherwise bad and lame news, it seems the random off topic thread is alive and well in spite of campaigns to a) simplify SiT posts and b) discourage 'competition' among branches that are two steps from crack pipes on their way to the Thorntree each day.
Do other message boards have a tradition that is somewhat like the off-topic thread, or is it feasible and interesting only in a message board as irregularly written as Thorntree? We had a thread a short while back concerning childhood memories involving entire paragraphs, but I don't know that the off-topic itself has much life in non-Thorntree-speaking baords. Any deep thoughts? Any closeted off topic champions?
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02-Dec-2009 02:30
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itsasmallworld1 »
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Hi all
How do they say in slang in your country, in your language, "how much does it cost"?
I mean, not the "combien ce coute *spelling? " or the literal translation.. just other ways.
A person just asked by my side "cuanto duele ?" as in "how much does it hurt?"
I found it totally annoying and vulgar...is same phrase used in other places?
TIA
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02-Dec-2009 08:02
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VinnyD »
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In the TLS for November 20, the poet Hugo Williams describing a weekend in Ireland says:
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27-Nov-2009 00:39
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03-Dec-2009 01:26
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looking for anyone to join up and just do a cycle trip anywhere warmer the better (less luggage) soon going stir crazy in u.k with no job prospects untill next spring at least must be done cheaply as i will have to get a loan to go
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30-Nov-2009 23:54
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stormboy »
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From the Radio Free Europe website:
Moldovan Government Switches To 'Romanian' Language On Websites
28 November 2009
CHISINAU -- In a sign of growing rapprochement with neighboring EU-member Romania, Moldova's government has changed the language signs on all of its websites from "Moldovan" (MD) to "Romanian" (RO), RFE/RL's Moldovan Service reports.
The Moldovan Constitution states that the official language of the country is "Moldovan," although most linguists say the language spoken in Moldova does not differ enough Romanian to be considered a different language.
The new pro-Western government has said it will try to amend the constitution in the future to remove the "Moldovan language" concept.
The term "Moldovan language" was coined by the Soviets after th...
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02-Dec-2009 04:37
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mike_travel_too »
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03-Dec-2009 00:57
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Well, I did it. After much deliberation I bought a DSLR camera for my upcoming trip to Australia. And by "upcoming" I mean about a year from now.
Anyway, it is the Pentax K7. I was torn between that and the D90. I like the K7 because it seems more rugged and the video has an 1/8" mini jack for audio in case I want to shoot video at any point. Also B&H has a deal where you get $100 rebate for the K7 kit plus an additional $100 for each pentax lens. I got the kit plus a 55-200 zoom and I get $200 back. Next thing is a Domke camera bag and a fast wide angle prime lens and that will be my kit.
The only real gripe I have with prosumer DSLRs having the HD video option is that people are starting to complain that their chip is overheating and it isnt recording as long as it says it will. Also I hear the K7 performs poor with higher ISOs.
Anyone else have a K7? What do y...
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13-Oct-2009 23:40
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sdavisking »
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my partner and i are hoping to travel to northern india in 2010. i have MS and can walk short distances otherwise i use a manual wheelchair. rather than travel totally independent is it possible to hire a tour guide with a car in the various cities we wish to visit. if so where might we find a guide and what might we expect to pay. i am guessing the buses and trains maybe too crazy busy especially with my chair. thanks for any info, sandra
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03-Dec-2009 00:40
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salva2africa »
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03-Dec-2009 00:40
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hello,
does anybody cycled reciently in cardamom mountains, cambodia?
i believe it is posible to cross from west (near pailin) to south east, at least, my map shows it. but does the road exist on reality?
thanks
salva
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14-Nov-2009 07:09
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ldub09 »
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03-Dec-2009 00:21
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ldub09 »
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Hello!
I'm looking for a dive internship where my costs are covered and I work for the company in exchange for getting certified as a dive master... does any one have any recommendations as to where to look into or who to talk to specifically... I originally wanted to do it in Dahab but I'm having trouble finding a company that offers the internship option... ideally it would be around 6 months.
Thanks!
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22-Nov-2009 16:48
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mikefromcanada3 »
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03-Dec-2009 00:20
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bobsi18 »
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Hi everyone!
I'm just wondering if anyone has/ does travel with severe food allergies? I have before and I generally find it pretty tough at first, being around totally different foods that you aren't used to, but I eventually get used to it. Anyone have any tips or suggestions?
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29-Nov-2009 02:57
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thomash2 »
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02-Dec-2009 23:53
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knullrufs »
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Hello,
Was wondering if anyone could tell me about buying Giant touring bikes in Taiwan?
I left the only bicycle I bought in my life in Tokyo after completing my tour in Japan because the airline wanted $450 to take the bike on the plane to Singapore. I came to Singapore to work because I ran out of money, and thought I'd just head back to Japan in the summer to ride again and then take it to somewhere else, wherever I end up. But after long hours of stressful work I now want another touring bicycle to do some short trips up north into Malaysia, but here in Singapore there are mainly custom touring bikes which range from 1800-2500 SGD to build. There is a Raleigh Sojourn for $1400 SGD but it looks really heavy and I've never used a drop bar before. There is one shop that sells the Giant Great Journey for $1200-1400 SGD, but only the 2008 model.
I had the Giant Great Journ...
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29-Nov-2009 11:53
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backpackeretta »
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02-Dec-2009 23:45
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yofletch »
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I'm going for a 3 month backpacking trip to Europe trip next year and have a couple of electronics related questions. I'll be going by train and staying in hostels. I'm from Canada.
1. Do I take my cell phone with me? I wouldn't be making calls back to Canada with it but I'm thinking for emergencies. I think the costs would be huge because of the roaming right? So it wouldnt matter if it was a local call because it's still a Canadian phone. So I'm not sure about this.
2. I'm buying a point and shoot camera. Should I buy one that takes those square lithium batteries that are rechargable or one that takes AA batteries and take the NIMH batteries and the recharger for it. What will work best for my situation.
3. I have a Zune Mp3 player. How do I recharge it? It only comes with a cable that I plug into my USB port on my computer and I'm not planning on taking my lapto...
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02-Dec-2009 08:41
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mathilda »
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02-Dec-2009 23:30
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stormboy »
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Are germans the only ones who show the number two (for example when entering a very noisy bar and showing the barmaid that you want two beer) with thumb and index finger?
The Dutch already don't understand index and thumb to mean two. They themselves would use, and only understand, index and middle finger to mean "two". The same for Russians. I am almost sure French and English do the same, but if anyone on here wants to correct me that will be welcome.
How about our next other door neighbours the Danes, or the Poles, might they use their thumb as well as their index finger?
Feel free to chip in from any place around the world.
Russians and Germans also count differently using their fingers. A german will say "on" while opening his fist, thumb out first, then "two", index, and so forth.
A Russian will say "one" and flip down his or her pinky from an opened palm, then "two" and...
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30-Nov-2009 15:41
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james_in_footsc... »
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02-Dec-2009 23:02
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How do you reply politely when someone says you speak a language well?
For example, if a German tells you you speak German well, what do you say? Do you just say 'Danke', or do you say it isn't true? (And what should you say exactly?)
It would be interesting to hear about different languages ...
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01-Dec-2009 16:01
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jaic »
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02-Dec-2009 22:54
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gawkabout »
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Hi, my name is Jai, I just completed a solo trek across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and I am sitting in China now hating society. I am planning a Christopher McCandless/ Into the Wild type trip to Tajikistan or Nepal soon. Would have preferred Bhutan but it is like 120 us dollars a day. I would prefer to hitch to the Pamirs in Tajikistan and seek solitude. Does anyone know if there is a hunting shop where I can pick up a rifle in Tajikistan? Can I get some form of transport from China to Tajikistan? Can I pick up a visa at the border? If there is anyone out there who is mentally and physically resilient and wants to meet up with me in China and hitch to Pamirs they are welcome. We can then maybe seek solitude and arrange to hitch back to China at a certain date.
"So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because ...
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