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theophrastus commented on Dems from 46th District Endorse Murray, Steinbrueck.

"it's a good omen for Murray", but, the exact same show of support for Steinbrueck is...? (unworthy of mention, or so it seems)

May 16

theophrastus commented on Geographic Apostrophe Death.

theres some linguistic axiom which states something not entirely other than: the more people speak a language the simpler it becomes (in terms of grammar). so three cheers for no extraneous marks, diacritical or otherwise. to hell with case (except to distinguish between polish and Polish). and maybe we should cast out the letter c (now everyone go and read Twains monograph on the improvement of english http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/t… )

May 12

theophrastus commented on Meanwhile, in Downtown Everett.

http://mcphee.com/shop/fun/googly-eyes.h…

May 5

theophrastus commented on Slog Bible Study: Isaiah 34:7.

@5 because the translators of the king james version didn't know to what animal the hebrew term רְאֵם referred to (never having encountered that reference to a particular type of ox)

they also slapped that odd translation everywhere they found it, so at least they were consistent:
Psalm 22:21 "Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns."
Job. 39:9-10 "Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib? 10Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?"

we aren't assuming that there's some significance to the bible that somehow transcends human foibles, are we? nahhh.

Apr 29

theophrastus commented on NBA Committee Rejects Hansen Bid to Purchase Sacramento Kings.

so you really think it comes down to yet-more bread and circuses for McGinn to be reelected? well... you might be right.

Apr 28

theophrastus commented on The Sunday Morning News.

if it soothes folks concerns at all the sheep don't "glow in the dark" in any independent sense; rather they fluoresce in response to UV light. this because they've been made to produce a protein that has that quality, like many flowers and jellyfish do. if that doesn't soothe folks concerns, well, it's still nothing to become overly concerned about (in a world jam-packed with real concerns).

Apr 25

theophrastus commented on Interim Police Chief Apologizes for Video Mocking the Homeless.

ah, so we're hearing about this now to clear the bad news as early as possible before he's in full spotlight for the permanent chief slot ...smart.

Apr 25

theophrastus commented on It's Time to Start Getting Excited About the Seattle International Film Festival.

@3 you just want this sort of blat?:
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/popcornand…

("Noir City" ain't up yet, apparently...
http://www.siff.net/cinema/browse-films?… )

Apr 24

theophrastus commented on Around the World in 24 English Accents.

Here's Amy Walker who does three fewer accents, but mostly more precisely saying the same thing for comparison and... includes a "Seattle accent": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UgpfSp2t…