Englitch

2003-02-05T16:01:00.000-08:00

"The indication of whether the loan program passes or fails all Compliance Reviews applicable to the loan is indicated here."

2002-09-27T09:52:00.000-07:00

"This is an entry level position requiring approximately 2 years experience . . ."

2002-09-23T16:54:00.000-07:00

"The multi-million dollar crop industry."

2002-09-08T02:38:00.000-07:00

"Microsoft Word fits my head like an old pair of sneakers."

2002-03-09T07:07:00.000-08:00

"Perspective depends on your point of view."

2002-03-07T10:10:00.000-08:00

"Surely you've read somewhere that you can't believe everything you read."

2002-02-23T07:53:00.000-08:00

"I must admit that I was one of the locals who opposed the new business park, as it annexed land that went against why the people voted in the urban growth boundaries."

2001-11-22T05:47:00.000-08:00

"...but I'll not post the sorted details here..."

2001-11-01T08:58:00.000-08:00

"Additional reports may be added."

2001-10-25T14:24:00.000-07:00

"At the Connection Availability popup, opt to create the connection "Only for myself". Click Next to continue." (I couldn't resist posting this one.)

2001-10-23T07:21:00.000-07:00

"The quick blown fox jumps over the lazy dog." [From a website offering Japanese fonts.] (Thanks to Anthony Consani for finding this gem!) http://clops.vis.ne.jp/dl/font/index.html

2001-10-18T07:07:00.000-07:00

"I've been sick (had a high fiver)..."

2001-10-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

"Tax authorities are the governing bodies that dictate the taxes."

2001-10-17T10:55:00.000-07:00

"On the main tab will be a button labeled Test Authentication with RSA ACE / Server. When you click on it a SecurID Authentication Information window will come up."

2001-10-11T13:07:00.000-07:00

"We want to, at first, create the core of a government," said Abdullah Rakhim, a regimental rebel commander eager to lead the way to Kabul. "After they've agreed between themselves, only at that point are we really in a proper position to attack. That way there will be order in Kabul when we seize the city." (Washington Post online, 10/11/2001)

2001-10-11T08:28:00.000-07:00

"One more thing, if you haven't not responded, please don't hesitate."

2001-10-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

"We are currently working on the problem and will notify you no sooner the system becomes available"

2001-10-02T15:10:00.000-07:00

In Washington, President Bush welcomed Robertson's statement. "His words speak for themselves," White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said.

2001-09-28T15:33:00.000-07:00

When first configuring the origin server at a customer web site, the webmaster will have configured it with a name by which it references itself. If possible, this reference name should remain associated with the public name for the web site, so server-generated messages (such as 301 responses) will maintain rendevous of a client with the network.

2001-09-28T15:31:00.000-07:00

When a nested keyword is specified, the value(s) specified for teh nested keyword override any values specified for that keyword outside the nested keyword set during the external keyword's processing.

2001-08-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

"Just for your FYI..."

2001-03-16T10:09:00.000-08:00

"xxxx offers a full set of support offerings, from web-based electronic and e-mail support to 24x7 production system support services, all tailored to meet your needs." (We offer offerings! Electronic AND e-mail! -s)

2001-02-15T12:44:00.000-08:00

"Don't re-explain the wheel in every topic." (and don't mix metaphors! -s)

"Eliminate words that add no additional meaning." (Also, don't add additional "additionals" -s)

2001-02-12T10:30:00.000-08:00

"For a project record: Indicates whether or not a project gets actuals from time sheets or not."

(I wonder whether or not the grammatical structures used with "whether or not" can be taught or not...)

2001-01-30T08:01:00.000-08:00

"Accept the default destination (C:\NPM) unless you have a special nondefault plan and click Next."

Hmm. I have a "nondefault plan," but it's not very special...