What I Learned Today - Page 18

monster · 05-02-2009, 11:12 AM

Funny, i was going to search/for a "what I learned today" thread because today I learned that there are convocations before graduations, and i learned what one is. And also that they cause traffic jams, but not quite as big as the graduation traffic jams.

DanaC · 05-03-2009, 04:22 AM

and a convocation is?

BrianR · 05-03-2009, 05:37 AM

Technically, any group of people formally assembled for a purpose. Commonly used in Universities to describe the student body and it's interaction with the faculty but limited to that.

monster · 05-03-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianR

Technically, any group of people formally assembled for a purpose. Commonly used in Universities to describe the student body and it's interaction with the faculty but limited to that.

well here -apparently- it means the non-denimonational religious assembly before graduatiion/commencement

SteveDallas · 05-03-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

well here -apparently- it means the non-denimonational religious assembly before graduatiion/commencement

At my high school it was the opening ceremony of the school year. (Faculty procession, robed, with guest speaker, exhortation from the administration to study hard, learn, make the school look good, etc.)

When I was in music school at the university, it was a weekly recital where three or more students would each play a piece. It was a good place to play in front of a crowd when you didn't have enough, or weren't ready for, a solo recital.

DanaC · 05-03-2009, 05:45 AM

Ahh. Why thankyou.

LabRat · 05-03-2009, 09:49 AM

Dude. I can't peel carrots without needing a bandaid. My fingers quiver at the thought of 'peeling' teeny tiny skinny little crayons that way

I just ran the tip of a paring knife down the length (amazing I have any fingerprints left from that) then opened up the label that way. I honestly think that the labels of some of the crayons just got 'glued' on by being in kid's hot little hands...and god knows what else was on them. LOL. I should be good and vaccinated from pretty much anything right now.

SteveDallas · 05-03-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LabRat

My fingers quiver at the thought of 'peeling' teeny tiny skinny little crayons that way

They do make thicker crayons, if your quivering fingers would be more comfortable with them.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-03-2009, 07:20 PM

She's using broken, useless stubs and scraps. Got any, Steve?

Hang 'em up and melt the crayon out.

SteveDallas · 05-03-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

She's using broken, useless stubs and scraps. Got any, Steve?

It's quite possible... not sure if I can put my hands on any though.

monster · 05-03-2009, 09:25 PM

So, today I learned more about what I learned yesterday

thanks all

Apollo · 05-05-2009, 12:37 AM

Today I learned that final papers should never be put off till the night before they are due.

I feel like I'm learning this one over and over and over again.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-05-2009, 12:42 AM

Talk to Dana, she'll show you the way.

Kaliayev · 05-21-2009, 03:43 PM

I learnt Neorealists are stupid.

Well, I didn't really learn it, so much as find yet another piece of evidence to confirm it. Academic pissing matches, yay!

monster · 05-10-2009, 09:17 PM

In the last few weeks, I have learned the rules of hockey and how to operatethe clock and scoreboard so you can get the best seat in the house. 7-3 today, plenty of action, much fun.

05-02-2009, 11:12 AM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Funny, i was going to search/for a "what I learned today" thread because today I learned that there are convocations before graduations, and i learned what one is. And also that they cause traffic jams, but not quite as big as the graduation traffic jams. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-03-2009, 05:37 AM	#3
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Technically, any group of people formally assembled for a purpose. Commonly used in Universities to describe the student body and it's interaction with the faculty but limited to that. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

05-03-2009, 09:49 AM	#7
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Dude. I can't peel carrots without needing a bandaid. My fingers quiver at the thought of 'peeling' teeny tiny skinny little crayons that way I just ran the tip of a paring knife down the length (amazing I have any fingerprints left from that) then opened up the label that way. I honestly think that the labels of some of the crayons just got 'glued' on by being in kid's hot little hands...and god knows what else was on them. LOL. I should be good and vaccinated from pretty much anything right now. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

05-03-2009, 07:20 PM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	She's using broken, useless stubs and scraps. Got any, Steve? Hang 'em up and melt the crayon out. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#11
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	So, today I learned more about what I learned yesterday thanks all __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-05-2009, 12:37 AM	#12
Apollo i need friends Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Transplanted from PDX to Wilmington, DE Posts: 65	Today I learned that final papers should never be put off till the night before they are due. I feel like I'm learning this one over and over and over again. __________________ Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

05-05-2009, 12:42 AM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Talk to Dana, she'll show you the way. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-21-2009, 03:43 PM	#14
Kaliayev Magnificent Bastard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 216	I learnt Neorealists are stupid. Well, I didn't really learn it, so much as find yet another piece of evidence to confirm it. Academic pissing matches, yay!

05-10-2009, 09:17 PM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	In the last few weeks, I have learned the rules of hockey and how to operatethe clock and scoreboard so you can get the best seat in the house. 7-3 today, plenty of action, much fun. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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