tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.comments2023-11-05T04:04:12.442-05:00Short SchriftTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13026955797817424956noreply@blogger.comBlogger595125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-54747406910619648402010-02-16T02:49:14.210-05:002010-02-16T02:49:14.210-05:00I have been studying german since i was 12 and i a...I have been studying german since i was 12 and i always thought that short shrift was klein schrift and literally meant scribbling quickly or writing in a small space and thus the over all meaning of making short work! I had no clue that the semantics of shrift were linked to the Church! It is also interesting to note that "shrive" sounds like the german "schreib" which means to write. Of course they both come from the same latin root 'scribo' (write). I guess that the confession (shrive), at some point of time in history, was a written confession, hence a derivative of scribo was used for the act. So 'klein schrift' and 'short shrift' etynmologically are, in fact, literal translations of each other. However, they came to have the same phrasal meaning in a rather roundabout manner. Semantics never cease to amaze me. Language indeed is a "Lebensform"! (Witt)Swatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14330616826066543441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-79447707282087450482010-02-16T02:47:15.780-05:002010-02-16T02:47:15.780-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Swatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14330616826066543441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-18804898622894658272009-11-03T19:31:04.628-05:002009-11-03T19:31:04.628-05:00D'oh, can't seem to get PayPal to work fro...D'oh, can't seem to get PayPal to work from my end... Happy Birthday though! I ordered a nook for my birthday too :).Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008031568467006349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-63511059743923106732009-11-02T03:16:14.188-05:002009-11-02T03:16:14.188-05:00Let's see - I know I wrote down all of these r...Let's see - I know I wrote down all of these reasons somewhere! The most relevant post is probably <a href="http://snarkmarket.com/2009/3881" rel="nofollow">"Books nowhere/books somewhere</a>. I also like the touchscreen navigation (again, with the broken arm, I think it'll be easier to one-hand it), PDF support, the fact that B&N already has a good reader client for the Mac (and the iPhone)... And, the one e-book I've shopped at both stores so far was cheaper at B&N!<br /><br />But the simplest answer is that the Nook hadn't been announced before I was hurt. So the Kindle was the only thing to save for!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026955797817424956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-61109054134580147412009-11-01T22:41:15.931-05:002009-11-01T22:41:15.931-05:00I'm curious--why the Nook and not the Kindle y...I'm curious--why the Nook and not the Kindle you originally wanted? I don't think you've elucidated your personal take on the differences between the two, though admittedly I'm still catching up on your deep well of snarkposts.<br /><br />The catchpa for this comment is meshani, which I feel should be a word, or at least a tribe in a fantasy novel.Sahelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821121070704451663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-2671618687477473902009-09-02T12:17:17.694-04:002009-09-02T12:17:17.694-04:00this man saved my life ....thank you mr berrythis man saved my life ....thank you mr berryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01398104449011246159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-33723482441733573232009-07-17T08:00:13.221-04:002009-07-17T08:00:13.221-04:00Didn't Professor Geico offer a convincing theo...Didn't Professor Geico offer a convincing theory on this topic?bkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208828929826574391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-21116879285487054462009-06-09T00:22:49.051-04:002009-06-09T00:22:49.051-04:00There are all sorts of layers of pseudonymity in t...There are all sorts of layers of pseudonymity in the bloggy world. For years, I've just been "Tim" on Short Schrift, Snarkmarket, etc. If you were motivated to try to find me (and some folks were), you could put it together. But no Google searches would put this blog together with my name. I gave it up, not least because doing everything "right" for one year on the academic job market, I've gotten convinced that a lot of the advice out there is bunk. Anyways, I just got tired of it.<br /><br />* Do you always need a full name for full credibility? <br /><br />* Is "intellectual hitman" that big of an insult? Maybe there's something I'm missing here.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026955797817424956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-51491710185523615912009-06-09T00:12:48.271-04:002009-06-09T00:12:48.271-04:00I agree that pseudonymity is somewhat better than ...I agree that pseudonymity is somewhat better than anonymity. I might even be persuaded that it's sufficient for arguments that, as you suggest, can stand or fall based on their own merits alone. (The pseudonymous will always start with far lower iherent credibility with me, but the writer presumably expects and accepts that).<br /><br />That certainly is not the case when attacking others, calling somebody an intellectual hitman and the like. That practice, from the shelter of namelessness, seems like mere cowardice to me.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379598516764590842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-19540687772431864652009-06-07T15:22:35.563-04:002009-06-07T15:22:35.563-04:00Hamiltonian hubris aside, I disagree. First, there...Hamiltonian hubris aside, I disagree. First, there are reasons why we call <em>ad hominem</em> arguments a fallacy. If Publius's accusations are irresponsible, then it's up to Whelan (or whomever) to show it. Instead, Whelan just says, "I just exposed this anonymous idiot, but I won't even respond to him."<br /><br />Second, as Publius <a href="http://obsidianwings.blogs.com/obsidian_wings/2009/06/thanks-all.html" rel="nofollow">points out today</a>, there's a difference between anonymity and pseudonymity. If "Publius" - a reasonably well-known and widely read blogger with an established personality and track record - starts writing dreck, then Publius loses his credibility, then influence, then readership, and has to go back to being plain old John Blevins. It's different from astroturfing or trolling or popping up in an anonymous comment thread and starting a whisper campaign. <br /><br />This is where there really is a difference between employed professional journalists and amateurs: journalists can (and must) act as journalists in their own names. It would be better if amateurs ALWAYS could write under their own names, but their professions and the politics of writing don't always let them -- and if folks insist on ad hominem attacks or trying to make things difficult for people personally and professionally, who DON'T have the same kind of protections professional journalists - or even professional politicians - have, then pseudonymity is a viable and appealing option. I mean, Hamilton (and Franklin, etc.) did do it for a reason.<br /><br />It's a tradeoff. Publius was willing to give up everything he could have GAINED by publishing under his own name - for example, the credibility accrued to his profession, education, institution, record of publication - so that he could write freely about topics where legal scholars don't often tread, but where their expertise is often essential. He wanted his arguments and commentary to be judged on their merits. You could say that that's an avoidance of responsibility, but I just don't see it that way.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026955797817424956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-67827559409921798152009-06-07T15:05:10.397-04:002009-06-07T15:05:10.397-04:00Honestly, I have a hard time feeling much sympathy...Honestly, I have a hard time feeling much sympathy for ole Publius.<br /><br />He did a fine job articulating why he wants to be anonymous, but not why I (or any reader) should want him to be. Indeed, most of the disadvantages he cites (repercussions at work, family pressures, etc) may likewise be thought of as useful checks and balances that keep people from making irresponsible accusations.<br /><br />And if he had attacked me by name as a “hit man” while writing anonymously himself, I’d have had even less sympathy.<br /><br />Words have consequences. Man up, Publius.<br /><br />P.S. Also: stealing Alexander Hamilton’s handle? That hubris alone may be worth punishing.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379598516764590842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-24710127048577040722009-06-07T04:15:47.846-04:002009-06-07T04:15:47.846-04:00Man, that is skeezy. Disgusting, actually.Man, that is skeezy. Disgusting, actually.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744166267925758131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-52305015732518956262009-05-31T12:03:02.852-04:002009-05-31T12:03:02.852-04:00I've long been fascinated and enthralled by Aureli...I've long been fascinated and enthralled by Aurelius and likewise by Michel de Montaigne, whom I believe is widely credited with creating the essay form. I never connected either to this notion of appropriate length or format, though.<br /><br />Other getting lost gazing into a dark night sky, there is nothing so rapturous for me as reading something hundreds or thousands of years old that resonates perfectly with my life today. Surely this is one of life's richest pleasures.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379598516764590842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-75111851314754298182009-04-18T15:20:00.000-04:002009-04-18T15:20:00.000-04:00Amazon's homophobia here is both obvious and distu...Amazon's homophobia here is both obvious and disturbing, but what really worries me out of this whole snafu is the questions it raises <A HREF="http://urbzen.com/2009/04/12/making-books-disappear/" REL="nofollow">about digital censorship and the future of publishing</A>virtualredheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907591777570130120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-42261664838377972752009-04-06T09:51:00.000-04:002009-04-06T09:51:00.000-04:00Oops. The library branch (40th/Walnut) I was refer...Oops. The library branch (40th/Walnut) I was referencing is not a regional one despite it's size.<BR/><BR/>Once again, think you idea is a decent one though the non-regional library branches I frequent are already tight regarding space and probably couldn't house other agencies.<BR/><BR/>*Port Richmond<BR/>*Fishtown<BR/>*Rodriguez Branch<BR/>*Rittenhouse Sq.<BR/>*Independence<BR/><BR/><BR/>Anyways,<BR/><BR/>RegardsAllan Smitheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990256972528177611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-30830819483520008652009-04-05T23:52:00.000-04:002009-04-05T23:52:00.000-04:00I agree. Finally got to catch it this weekend. H...I agree. Finally got to catch it this weekend. Hilarious! I was NOT expecting to like it and found myself swept away (like Guy Ritchie!).Blofeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04854310292672057317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-84043449749265779722009-04-04T15:44:00.000-04:002009-04-04T15:44:00.000-04:00In theory I agree with you except in most cases th...In theory I agree with you except in most cases the branches are already completely utilizing their spaces. Not to be "snarky" but have you been to one of the branches recently other than the regional one in West Philly? <BR/><BR/>Perhaps the other public/social services & agencies need to add computers/internet access as part of their services for the clients they're already helping. Would probably bring in more of the needy also.Allan Smitheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01990256972528177611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-39369060665301777362009-03-31T16:17:00.000-04:002009-03-31T16:17:00.000-04:00Red West is awesome! I can't wait to see this film...Red West is awesome! I can't wait to see this film! I read the New York Times review. WOW!!!! Can't waitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13512752178441005941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-49031039288548472272009-03-31T16:14:00.000-04:002009-03-31T16:14:00.000-04:00Read AO Scott's review on Friday and went to see G...Read AO Scott's review on Friday and went to see Goodbye Solo Saturday afternoon. It was splendid, human and deeply emotional.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13512752178441005941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-15738515531568163132009-03-29T12:57:00.000-04:002009-03-29T12:57:00.000-04:00And maybe the bigger problem is offering prizes fo...And maybe the bigger problem is offering prizes for girls who reach certain sales levels? If you want to be altruistic, then say that helping the troop is enough. If you want to be entrepreneurial, then offer the girls a straight cut of the sales, no?Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902304588711972110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-66551958794395857812009-03-29T12:54:00.000-04:002009-03-29T12:54:00.000-04:00If I had to speculate, I'd say that it's a combina...If I had to speculate, I'd say that it's a combination of artificial (or intentional) scarcity and an intentionally physical sales-based business model. Remember that while Girl Scout cookies are big business, it's also primarily a fundraiser for individual troops. If there were a central online sales outlet, it would either reduce physical sales for individual troops, or Girl Scouts would need to figure out how to distribute the funds.<BR/><BR/>This would not be impossible, but it would require entirely reconsidering the business model, which is probably not as pressing an issue for the Girl Scouts as it is for, say, the NYT.<BR/><BR/>After all, would I look forward to my Samoas as much if I could get them whenever I wanted, all year?Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902304588711972110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-82316975811009532062009-03-29T11:12:00.000-04:002009-03-29T11:12:00.000-04:00I don't think that girls who don't have access to ...I don't think that girls who don't have access to technology are not enterprising either. But I do think that it's silly to artificially reduce the ways that kids learn about business -- and that if a girl takes the initiative to use a technology that's available to her, she shouldn't be punished.<BR/><BR/>If it's particularly important that kids learn from making face-to-face sales (whether door-to-door or wherever), then the Scouts should mandate that this be part of the process, rather than prohibiting other methods. <BR/><BR/>I also think, just as a consumer, that it's a good thing to be able to buy things online, and that individual scouts (rather than troupes or hucksters on ebay) should be able to be a part of that.bounce pouncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00155606496881109016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-80193711843023685142009-03-29T10:32:00.000-04:002009-03-29T10:32:00.000-04:00I don't believe that girls who do not have access ...I don't believe that girls who do not have access to technology are not 'enterprising'. What people often do not realize is that you can't exist 'online' until you have existed offline. It is imperative that young people, especially girls, get out there and start building real experiences with real people.<BR/><BR/>It is easy to be confident with your "e-personality" but to go knock on a door (or make a cold call) and have a conversation is one of the most challenging but important things to learn in sales. If you are online and only receive orders, you never know who said "NO" so you don't know how to respond when people say no to you in the real world (outside of sales). <BR/><BR/>Additionally, too often adults want to protect their children from 'failing'. "They don't want them to get hurt". It is actually the experience of failing and getting up on their own that builds their independence, self-esteem and self-confidence. It empowers them and helps them to be able to openly speak when they are in public settings or speak out on issues they feel strongly about instead of being a wallflower or reflecting immaturity or insecurity.<BR/><BR/>The end result of failing with persistence is not becoming a failure it is becoming a success because you realized you had to overcome failure to get there. If you fail and keep going you will soon discover there is no such thing as failure, only delayed gratification. It is more easy to translate that in a real world and not a virtual one. <BR/><BR/>It's more than about selling cookies... <BR/><BR/>@teenbizcoach<BR/><BR/>http://www.teenentrepreneurblog.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962537255781885520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-72251432256778385342009-03-28T23:22:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:22:00.000-04:00The movie is totally a must see! I saw it today a...The movie is totally a must see! I saw it today and it's way better than I expected. What incredible voyeuristic insight into the private life of a super famous contemporary artist. It's mesmerizing and not creepy at all. It's actually kind of sweet seeing these two people fall in love set against the backdrop of a world that not many people know about. That was really fun to see.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050700320207862771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7983372.post-3364974861488347202009-03-23T19:51:00.000-04:002009-03-23T19:51:00.000-04:00Bahrani is by far the best of the group and the be...Bahrani is by far the best of the group and the best in America right now. You are right-- BUT you missed his debut film. It is Man Push Cart from 2005 and it is a stunner! That set the stage. You have to see it. And I have already seen Goodbye Solo. It is his best film so far and the best film of the year. It washes over you... so so good.marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263098179108848139noreply@blogger.com