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[DrBee]

fish, for a minute I thought you meant Lise had to let my PR teasing roll off her back! But then I realized you meant her work situation- so I feel free to continue.

Please keep it up Nanci (sorry Lise )! Of course I was talking about the work issue!

I finally had a sec to look up a pic of PR - wattle wattle!

[bikerz]

Did you guys know that there is a word describing misheard song lyrics? It is mondegreen

Also related is another form of malapropism called eggcorns.

I was tempted to put this critical info in the Engrish thread, but then I thought, nah! TD all the way!

OK - back to the previous drift topics ...

Lise just needs to get Nanci to change her topics from wattle into wine!

[Lise]

Did you guys know that there is a word describing misheard song lyrics? It is mondegreen

Also related is another form of malapropism called eggcorns.

This is very cool!

[bikerz]

I've just spent (wasted?) 45 minutes reading about eggcorns. Something tells me Sadiekate would get a kick out of these, but alas, she's traveling on business.

I love the "mute point" entry, and the commentary.

[SadieKate]

Did you guys know that there is a word describing misheard song lyrics? It is mondegreen

Also related is another form of malapropism called eggcorns.

I was tempted to put this critical info in the Engrish thread, but then I thought, nah! TD all the way!

OK - back to the previous drift topics ...

Lise just needs to get Nanci to change her topics from wattle into wine!

That settles it. I heard someone say there was WI-FI in the conf room so I was trying to decide if I could read/watch TdF clips secretly but now I know I won't have any self-control.

Must resist.

Instead I'll just sit there giggling to myself over "wattle into wine." I hope no one notices.

Thanks, BZ. Your time is coming . . .

Have to rush back. CAn someone translate MP's Latin gibberish for me like real fast so when I come back for my 2 minutes before the group dinner I'll be part of the secret code club? Did I tell yawl how much I hate sales meetings?

[bikerz]

Thanks, BZ. Your time is coming . . .

Uh Oh!

[Nanci]

Nullum vinum flaccidum- is that the latin you are referring to? It's the catchphrase for Ravenswood, who's other saying is "No Wimpy Wines."

[Nanci]

Quoted from Armadillo Online!

http://www.msu.edu/~nixonjos/armadillo/index.html

Odd though it may seem, armadillos might someday help cure leprosy. Researchers have found that the core body temperature of the armadillo is low enough to favor the growth of the leprosy-causing bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. While this microorganism has been grown in other types of animal tissue, no animal model had previously been found that regularly contracted the most virulent form of the disease (lepromatous leprosy). Because the bacillus only tends to grow in cooler parts of the body, such as the feet, nose and ears, large amounts of bacteria could not be grown (attempts to grow the microorganism in vitro have not been successful). The armadillo, however, has a lower body temperature than most mammals, resulting in rapid development of the disease following inoculation. Because of the armadillo, scientists have been able to develop a vaccine against leprosy. The nine-banded armadillo has become the principal source of M. leprae in biochemical and immunological research.

Although there has been some concern about humans contracting leprosy from wild armadillos, this is not a common occurrence. My understanding is that most instances of humans contracting leprosy from armadillos involve people who have eaten undercooked armadillo meat. (You can read more about this on the Armadillos as Food page.)

Because of their unique double-twinning, nine-banded armadillos are also studied to learn more about multiple births and other reproductive issues. Some researchers have also explored the possibility of using armadillos in AIDS studies. In the past, the nine-banded armadillo has been used for skin and organ transplant experiments, tests of cancer-causing agents, and experiments on drug metabolism. The fact that one animal produces four identical young has been very helpful to scientists, because no experiment is acceptable without proper controls. Identical animals means that any differences seen between an experimental animal and the control animal are a result of the treatment, and not due to different genetic makeups.

[kelownagirl]

Nullum vinum flaccidum- is that the latin you are referring to? It's the catchphrase for Ravenswood, who's other saying is "No Wimpy Wines."

For some reason, I find the word "flaccidum" very amusing. I would change "vinum" to something else but I don't know enough latin....

I don't like wimpy wines either - prefer merlot, cab sauv, shirraz... Guess you guys don't get any of our awesome Okanagan wines down there do you? I love living in wine country... sigh...

b

[kelownagirl]

For some reason, I find the word "flaccidum" very amusing. I would change "vinum" to something else but I don't know enough latin....

b

Oh, duh, "phallus"....

Back to pulling weeds....

[maillotpois]

For some reason, I find the word "flaccidum" very amusing. I would change "vinum" to something else but I don't know enough latin....

I don't like wimpy wines either - prefer merlot, cab sauv, shirraz... Guess you guys don't get any of our awesome Okanagan wines down there do you? I love living in wine country... sigh...

b

I would love to try your wines. I don't know if any of you ever watch a show called "The Thirsty Traveller"? It is on some stupid channel like "Fine Living" or something - what sort of dumb*** channel is that? Anyway, the host (a Canadian) goes around the world and drinks the local drinks and eats the local food. Basically, he has the best job in the world.

Anyway, he did a show about the wines from BC. Sounded great.

Of course I live right near wine country myself....

[Nanci]

Nullum pinum flaccidum

[Lise]

Please keep it up Nanci (sorry Lise )! Of course I was talking about the work issue!

I finally had a sec to look up a pic of PR - wattle wattle!

DANG YOU, FISH! How can you turn on me in this way? This is the placenta thing coming back to bite me in the butt, isn't it?!

Alas, Nanci is entirely capable of talking in exquisite detail about wine and tormenting me about my dream guy at the same time. Next she'll turn on Bobby Sherman. I just know it. www.bobbysherman.com

OK. I am up. I am in the process of caffinating. I am going to a staff meeting, which is a 12 x/yr process of not losing my temper. One of my colleagues once said that midwives are not supposed to work in groups. It's true. We're rugged individualists who make decisions, give orders, and take the brunt of it if things don't go well. Put us in a group and ask us to make decisions together? Difficult at times. I respect (all) and like (most) of my colleagues, but...here we go!

[Nanci]

Here, Lise, want to make fun of my movie boyfriend??? Here he is:

http://tinyurl.com/rl4hk

I especially like it when he wears the black geek glasses.

He's so SCRUFFY!!!

[DrBee]

DANG YOU, FISH! How can you turn on me in this way? This is the placenta thing coming back to bite me in the butt, isn't it?!

Heh heh! Don't worry Lise, I'll only take a support role in harrassing you about the wattle.

Good luck at the meeting! Just think of us here on TD and that'll give you a giggle when the meeting gets bad.