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- Hey guys,Such great answers!Dan,My first thought was that nobody laugh at it because nobody seemed to catch it.But yeah, doesn't make sense scientifically according to Mirian's link. (thank you, by the way)You all were really helpful Phil and tano.Now I totally feel like I get what he meant. But, I think we shouldn't be so scientific about this since it's about fiction, right? So let's just give Brown a Poetic License, because if PHI was as great as he meant it'd indeed be a H of a lot cooler than PI. And I almost laugh at it, my sense of humor is not that exigent. =)0 votedJune 25, 20190
- Understanding a JokeHey mates!Can anybody help me understand a 'nerd' joke?I was reading the "Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown and something caught my attention.The context is, basically, the main character (Robert Langdon) is teaching a class about symbolism in art. And he mention the presence of the number PHI (1.618) in several ways in art and in nature as well. I wasn't familiar with this number, but they're kind of explaining the 'beauty' that surrounds it. PI (3.14) is pretty famous when studying circumferences.So, here goes the extracted text:Langdon turned to face his sea of eager students. "Who can tell me what this number is?"A long-legged math major in back raised his hand. "That's the number PHI." He pronounced it <em>fee</em>."Nice job, Stettner," Langdon said. Everyone meet PHI.""Not to be confused with PI," Stettner added, grinning. "As we mathematicians like to say: PHI is one <em>H</em> of a lot cooler than PI!"Langdon laughed, but nobody else seemed to get the joke.Seems to me that the guy is playing a pun on the letter H. As it is pronounced 'age' it sounds like "<em>PHI is one 'age' of a lot cooler than PI." </em>I'm not sure, does it sounds funny for you? hahaCan anybody please explain it and, if it's not asking too much, correct my mistakes?Thanks, you're awesome!! =)June 24, 201971
- Day 9 - 30 Day Creative Writing Challenge Day 9 Turn a Tweet into a haiku. Well, I have no idea what a haiku is. I don't want to seem lazy, I searched what is that. I figured that it is a kind of Japanese poetry. But definitely, it`s beyond my skills. I like the idea of writing songs, but it takes too many creative vibes. Actually, I have done such a thing before. But not like this, under pressure to achieve my daily goals. So today I'll be really quick. I couldn't manage to do all my duties yet, I have several songs to learn so that's enough for today. Please, I would appreciate if you spot my mistakes. Thank you!April 10, 201900
- Day 8 - 30 Day Creative Writing Challenge Day 8 "Take a nondescript sentence such as, "How are you?" Write the same line from at least five different points of view." I'm not quite sure what kind of suggestion is that, so I would appreciate if someone could explain it to me. But in order to keep my goal to achieve a new habit in 30 days, I will write about something else: My job. I am a professional musician, to be more specific a guitarist. I work playing live concerts at night clubs around my region playing covers with a rock band. Sometimes, when the bar can't afford a full band I play in acoustic duo format. This gigs happens mostly on the weekends, so I have other occupations still related to music in order to make more money and be able to handle the budget, pay my bills and save some money. During the week I work as a music teacher and free lancer in recording sessions. I am totally self-employed and currently I'm looking for a opportunity to work abroad. That's all for today. Can anybody correct me, please? Thank you!April 9, 201901
- Day 7 - 30 Day Creative Writing Challenge Day 7 Spoil the ending of your favorite movie without any context. Here we go: "Unfortunately his wife died, but left him a beautiful smart little boy. That was a miracle because he (the father) was a little slow. He was so rich that he wouldn't need to worry about money for the last of his life." I am probably missing details but for the record the movie is Forrest Gump. Please, correct my mistakes =)April 8, 201920
- Day 6 - 30 Day Creative Writing Challenge Day 6 Think of your favorite food. Try to make it sound as disgusting as possible. Here we go: "What's the point of eating something if you do not cook it? I've heard once that humans beings developed their nervous system because, differing of other species they didn't need to spend too much time searching, hunting, stocking and eating food. Neurons need energy and digestion takes a lot of it. Since humans started to cook their meals, the digestion became much easier and left room for the brain to consume that extra energy. So why, after thousands of years are we still eating raw food? That's something that I can't understand about Japanese food. I've tried a 'sashimi' once and it felt like I was eating a snail, eww! It was cold, wet, viscous, and smell like raw fish!! That alone is already disgusting. I find even fresh fish smelly. Terrible, worse than that is only possible if you should eat it alive fish alive. Here we are, back to the stone age..." Just to clarify, I actually love Japanese food, especially sashimi! Please, I would appreciate a correction.April 6, 201951
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Alguém me pode explicar o sentido das próximas seguintes expressões, se faz favor por favor?
1. operar a sangue-frio = Acredito significar "agir sem remorso"
2. pôr entre a espada e a parede = Acredito significar "estar em uma situação difícil"
3. descargo de consciência = "previnir algo que poderia, futuramente, te preocupar."
4. dar à estampa = Publicar algo.
Muito obrigado!Espero ter ajudado, um abraço!
0 votedApril 6, 20194- Day 5 - 30 Day Creative Writing Challenge Day 5 The last liquid you drank has turned your protagonist into a superhero. What do your character's new powers allow him or her to do? Here we go: "He never felt so strong. Everyone around him seemed to slow down. He wasn't feeling pain anymore. He felt like he could beat anyone. He felt so brave that he could say anything to anyone. He felt like he could fly, like people around was beautiful. Everybody would want to make friends with him. Those were the amazing powers his last drink gave to him. So he started to double the dose everyday. He loved to feel like a superhero. It was so much fun! But after several weeks, the consequences of abusing such powers came out. He lost his job, family and realized that people around him started to feel embarrassed. For the first time he experienced amnesia. The next day he would feel all the pain he didn't feel the night he drank his powerful liquid. That's why you shouldn't ever abuse alcohol, kids. Enjoy your superpowers moderately." =) Inspired on Brad Paisley's song Alcohol, I didn't mean to write heavy stuff. It was supposed to be funny as the song is, but I'm still developing my way to express my English sense of humor. hahaha I appreciate your corrections!April 6, 201900
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