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...

2001-01-10T07:12:00.000-08:00

"customers [tab] maintains information about customers." That's right...no cap at the beginning.

2001-01-08T16:13:00.000-08:00

"This field represents when the resource is available to work and not work for the organization."
(I'm ALWAYS available to not work! -s)

2001-01-04T12:58:00.000-08:00

"In this way, you can see the contents of a column alongside distant, out-of-sight column data."
(I think the proper usage is "outta sight." -s)

2001-01-03T12:45:00.000-08:00

"Most often, if you do not have rights to perform an operation, the program makes that operation inaccessible to you."

2001-01-03T10:41:00.000-08:00

"If 255 characters is exceeded, there is the possibility that the email message will be truncated or other erroneous situations may occur."

(If the passive voice is overused, there is a strong potential that death will occur by strangling of the writer's neck. Writers may be able to save themselves by explaining what, precisely, an 'erroneous situation' might be. -s)

2001-01-02T15:29:00.000-08:00

OOooo, you WIN, Steve! :)

2001-01-02T15:06:00.000-08:00

"To rearrange columns, select a column, and then click its header and drag above another column header. The column appears to the right of the topped column."

2001-01-02T13:49:00.000-08:00

Glossary entry found today:

"Estimate: The project when you look at it, that is how it was and how it will be if things don't change."

(Paging Mr. Carroll... Mr. Lewis Carroll to the front desk, please... -s)

2001-01-02T10:14:00.000-08:00

This blog will document abuses of the English language, as found in software documentation and other instructional materials.