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What's a word that is the opposite of aquatic? I want to talk about all the plants that don't live under water. Terrestrial comes to mind, but apparently plants that live in trees and ones that live on rocks have other terms. Any ideas?
Aaadddaaammm 00:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Is 10.10 properly pronounced "ten point one zero" as opposed to "ten point ten"? -- Seans Potato Business 10:15, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
There is a convention in science and engineering that 10.10 means "between 10.095 and 10.105", whereas 10.1 means "between 10.05 and 10.15", but in normal usage 10.10 can be pronounced in any unambiguous way. "Ten-point-one" and "ten-point-one-zero" are acceptable, but "ten-point-ten" would convey the same information adequately, even if it would be regarded as unusual. -- Tony Sidaway 10:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
In the context of software versioning, it may be "ten point ten". Sometimes people want to pronounce that differently to make sure you are understanding that the first and second numbers are major and minor revision numbers, respectively, and not to imply some precise measurement. I can't claim to know anything about how common or proper this is. Root4( one) 11:30, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
How are those done in Chinese? Is it by the number of strokes? Thanks.-- Kirby♥ time 11:04, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I'm doing some work on the pages related to The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series of novels set in roughly present-day Botswana, and need to understand the following:
Perhaps this is some indication of the ethnic or tribal origin of the characters? Example: A Mr Buthelezi (so called in the author's third-person reference), son of a Zulu father and Motswana mother, is addressed as "Rra" by the Motswana protagonist, Mma Ramotswe. -- Thanks, Deborahjay 13:11, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I am trying to find a list of names of groups of animals but am having no luck. For example, a group of whales is known as a pod, a group of birds is called a flock. I have seen extensive lists in the past but can not figure out how to search for this particular topic. Can you help?
I am trying to find information on the proper use of titles in business salutations. For example, I am sending a letter to a married couple, Michael and Sally Jones. The husband is a Doctor. Would I address the letter to Dr. Michael and Sally Jones? I was considering using Dr. and Mrs. Michael Jones, but since I work for a women's health clinic I would like to avoid using that particular option. I also have several other people with formal titles such as Professor, Reverend, etc. Also, what do I do if both husband and wife are Doctors? Would I say Dr.'s Michael and Sally Jones, Dr. Michael and Dr. Sally Jones? I have no idea, please help! If there are any guides similar to the MLA handbook for this kind of thing I would love for someone to help me find it. Thanks! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.97.180.18 ( talk) 18:54, 24 April 2007 (UTC).
Ms. Sally Jones Dr. Michael Jones
Dr. Sally Jones Dr. Michael Jones
The best guide, bar none, if only because it is amusing as well as informative, is: Martin, Judith. Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior. Crown Publishers; New York, NY, 1982. I did try to find her answer to your question, and she does have one, in an on-line form, but you may have to resort to the book. Bielle 05:26, 25 April 2007 (UTC)
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What's a word that is the opposite of aquatic? I want to talk about all the plants that don't live under water. Terrestrial comes to mind, but apparently plants that live in trees and ones that live on rocks have other terms. Any ideas?
Aaadddaaammm 00:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
Is 10.10 properly pronounced "ten point one zero" as opposed to "ten point ten"? -- Seans Potato Business 10:15, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
There is a convention in science and engineering that 10.10 means "between 10.095 and 10.105", whereas 10.1 means "between 10.05 and 10.15", but in normal usage 10.10 can be pronounced in any unambiguous way. "Ten-point-one" and "ten-point-one-zero" are acceptable, but "ten-point-ten" would convey the same information adequately, even if it would be regarded as unusual. -- Tony Sidaway 10:39, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
In the context of software versioning, it may be "ten point ten". Sometimes people want to pronounce that differently to make sure you are understanding that the first and second numbers are major and minor revision numbers, respectively, and not to imply some precise measurement. I can't claim to know anything about how common or proper this is. Root4( one) 11:30, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
How are those done in Chinese? Is it by the number of strokes? Thanks.-- Kirby♥ time 11:04, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I'm doing some work on the pages related to The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series of novels set in roughly present-day Botswana, and need to understand the following:
Perhaps this is some indication of the ethnic or tribal origin of the characters? Example: A Mr Buthelezi (so called in the author's third-person reference), son of a Zulu father and Motswana mother, is addressed as "Rra" by the Motswana protagonist, Mma Ramotswe. -- Thanks, Deborahjay 13:11, 24 April 2007 (UTC)
I am trying to find a list of names of groups of animals but am having no luck. For example, a group of whales is known as a pod, a group of birds is called a flock. I have seen extensive lists in the past but can not figure out how to search for this particular topic. Can you help?
I am trying to find information on the proper use of titles in business salutations. For example, I am sending a letter to a married couple, Michael and Sally Jones. The husband is a Doctor. Would I address the letter to Dr. Michael and Sally Jones? I was considering using Dr. and Mrs. Michael Jones, but since I work for a women's health clinic I would like to avoid using that particular option. I also have several other people with formal titles such as Professor, Reverend, etc. Also, what do I do if both husband and wife are Doctors? Would I say Dr.'s Michael and Sally Jones, Dr. Michael and Dr. Sally Jones? I have no idea, please help! If there are any guides similar to the MLA handbook for this kind of thing I would love for someone to help me find it. Thanks! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.97.180.18 ( talk) 18:54, 24 April 2007 (UTC).
Ms. Sally Jones Dr. Michael Jones
Dr. Sally Jones Dr. Michael Jones
The best guide, bar none, if only because it is amusing as well as informative, is: Martin, Judith. Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior. Crown Publishers; New York, NY, 1982. I did try to find her answer to your question, and she does have one, in an on-line form, but you may have to resort to the book. Bielle 05:26, 25 April 2007 (UTC)