| I really wish I hadn't... |
[November 09, 2009 @ 7:07pm] |
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I feel a bit silly doing this, but the fact is, even after 10 years, I'm still horribly ashamed of this. During my senior year at school, one of the assignments we got at Dutch language was presenting a statement. We were allowed to chose anything, as long as we could find arguments defending our statement.
I chose the following:
"The Dutch people did everything they could to help the Jews during the second World War"
Why did I do this? I don't know, I didn't even believe it myself. I presented the statement, and pretty much blacked out the minute after I said it. It's not in the same league as "The Holocaust never happened", but it's far from the truth. Even know, everytime I see war time documentaries, I cringe at the memory of what I said.
Because, the Dutch people did very little to help the Jews during the occupation. A lot of the things we did actually helped the Nazis. The resistance we did put up was mostly symbolic, and only if we were sure we didn't risk our own safety.
Maybe I'm a product of my education, because when I first learned of the second World War, it was still in the time were teachers told the kids that most Dutch resisted the Nazis, and the few ones that didn't were just a couple of collaborators. Then again, when I made that statement, I was 18 and really should have known better.
I'm sorry.
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| Ekdom's Podcast - week 45 |
[November 08, 2009 @ 8:45pm] |
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Every week, Gerard Ekdom, radio dj at 3FM, gives us a podcast with his top 10. Sometimes the theme has something to do with an actual event, like The Father's Day top 10, or Spring. Sometimes, it's something more random. Last week, in honor of Halloween, Gerard gives you:
Ekdom's Podcast: Ghosts
In last week's Gerard Ekdom's Podcast, you'll find the following songs:
10. The Ghost Boy by Gabriel Rios
10. Waiting for the ghost train by Madness
9. Your ghosts by Kirsten Hirsch
8. Ghost Song by The Doors
7. Is there a ghost in my house by The Band of Horses
6.Is there's a ghost in my house by R.D. Taylor
5. Ghost Town by The Specials
4. Ghostbusters by Ray Parker jr.
3. Ghost by Michael Jackson
2. Ghost dancing by Simple Minds
1. Walking with a ghost by Tegan and Sarah
Mmmm, ska... ;)
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| Reminder Week 223 |
[November 07, 2009 @ 1:26pm] |
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Here's a reminder to enter Week 223 ! All entries are due Monday, November 9 at 8pm Central Time (compare time zones). The current tallies are as follows:
CONTESTANTS: 10
Actor Submissions: 09
Capt Submissions: 15
Hunt Submissions: 05 <<<
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[November 06, 2009 @ 6:27pm] |
Whoops, a little late again - sorry! At least it's still Thursday somewhere in the US!
Today's word is one of my favourites, because it lets you insult people whilst, at worst, them not knowing what you're saying and, at best, them thinking it's a compliment!
Mendicant [men-di-kant]
adjective or noun
Definition
Adj., Begging, the characteristics of a beggar.
Noun., Beggar.
Etymology
From Latin mendīcare, to beg, from mendīcus, needy, beggar, from mendum, physical defect.
Usage
Larry and Frank had been friends for years, both living homeless, but still managing to survive nonetheless. Today, Frank was a bit down and started to talk about giving up and just ending it all by getting himself cleaned up, some nice clothes and getting a job. Larry would have none of that, though! Shaking Frank firmly by the shoulders he shouted "Enough, Frank! That's loser talk! Are you a mendican or a mendicant!?"
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| Results Week 222 |
[November 04, 2009 @ 7:10pm] |
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Here are the results from Week 222...
»»» First, I must say that 4 icons were disqualified because the maker voted for their own icons. As most of you know, it's not allowed to vote for you or ask other people to vote for your icons. No one can see your votes except the Mod that made the Poll, so yes I know.
( Read more... )
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| Tulips! |
[November 04, 2009 @ 8:37pm] |
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I had a meeting today with a school where I'm going to be teaching tommorow. Group 6 (4th grade), 13 kids. And one very energetic, but helpfull, teacher. Honestly, I couldn't get a word in. Not even my name, she just started explaining what I'll be doing tommorow. Already had everything laid out.
I've been working yesterday to, which means no workshop (woho!). Group 8 it was. Lovely group, and they liked it to, because: "You don't shout as much as our regular teacher." It was a good day.
I watched De Wereld Draait Door this evening, and excuse me while I proof myself to be a citizen of a small country, but We* Got Mentioned On The Colbert Report!!
You have to wait about 2 and a half minute, but there it is: a clip of Goedemorgen Nederland:
*Whenever something awesome happens regarding your country, it is common to claim it for yourself, by the use of the word "we"
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| I missed her again Tuesday |
[November 03, 2009 @ 8:03pm] |
philander [fil-AN-der]
verb (used without object)
-(of a man) to make love with a woman one cannot or will not marry; carry on flirtations.
-To carry on a sexual affair, especially an extramarital affair, with a woman one cannot or does not intend to marry. Used of a man.
-To engage in many love affairs, especially with a frivolous or casual attitude. Used of a man.
Origin:
1675–85; < Gk phílandros one who loves (of a woman, loving her husband); see philo-, andro-; later used in fiction as a proper name for a lover, and appar. mistaken as “a man who loves”
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/philander
While this may have been an exaggeration on her part, my sister currently living in France once told me that she believed she knew no French man who did not philander.
My apologies to any French people here; this is just a sentence with no factual basis.
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| Poll for Week 222 |
[November 02, 2009 @ 9:20pm] |
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Here's the poll for WEEK 222. The results will be posted on Wednesday around 7pm... Good luck everyone! And remember:
( vote here )
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| Week 223 Challenges |
[November 02, 2009 @ 8:16pm] |
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CONTESTANTS: 15
Actor Submissions: 12
Caption Submissions: 23
Hunt Submissions: 12
Please remember to read the rules carefully for each challenge, because they vary depending on what they call for. If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Also, we nominate all winning icons to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) hp_awards. If you do not want your icons to be nominated, you need to say so when you submit your entries !
( challenges behind the cut )
If you have ideas for a future challenge, drop a line in our suggestion box! Also, please help us by adding to the community resources!
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