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  1. Naphtali

    Questions for linguists, semanticists, and copy editors

    I've learned some about words and wordsmithing, obtained differing perspectives without vitriol - refreshing. Many thanks to all of you.
  2. Naphtali

    Questions for linguists, semanticists, and copy editors

    [ Am I stubborn or, perhaps, unable to easily discern nuance? "Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simmone Beck are ["the" is optional] authors of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." The meaning appears identical to your example. Is there any other interpretation regarding authorship...
  3. Naphtali

    Questions for linguists, semanticists, and copy editors

    AHA! "When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained." - Mark Twain
  4. Naphtali

    Questions for linguists, semanticists, and copy editors

    McDaniel: Many thanks for your prompt reply. I have responded within your quote. I cannot write that you are wrong; I attempted to raise my issues with your explanation, though. . . . Please don't chew off my ear. *** Completely off topic - Does anyone else who wears spectacles view the...
  5. Naphtali

    Questions for linguists, semanticists, and copy editors

    Two questions: 1. What is the purpose for the word "co-conspirator?" The word "conspirator" appears to be the correct term in usage. If the purpose is a function of attorney bafflegab - that is, never use one word when ten will do - I understand; co-conspirator has no purpose. 2. Why is...
  7. Naphtali

    WTB Wristwatches

    I have a stainless steel Longines manual wind and a Croton stainless steel manual wind chronograph. Here is an ancient CLASSIFIED giving chapter and verse. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?4891-Vintage-watches-for-sale-or-trade&highlight=watch+croton+chronograph+longines
  8. Naphtali

    Differences between cutlasses and sabers?

    HodgePodge: Many thanks for the example graphics. Curvatures and other nuances of configuration appear to be all over the map, some relatively straight, some relatively curved - but without obvious [to me] pattern.
  9. Naphtali

    Differences between cutlasses and sabers?

    During the Napoleonic Wars, and subsequently if information changes, what were the differences between sabers and cutlasses? If anyone knows, why are these differences significant?
  10. Naphtali

    Golden Era Hunting Equipment

    Let's try to focus your query a little more precisely. Where was hunting to have occurred? Does "Golden Era" refer to pre-, or post-1936? I ask because I choose this date as a demarcation signifying the trend away from utility lever action rifles (in North America). To what hunter/hunting do...
  11. Naphtali

    The most frightening motion pictures?

    The most frightening motion pictures? Not the most shocking or scariest. I'm not confident I can define what I mean except by example. Horror and nearly all science fiction having disgusting aliens I find silly rather than scary or frightening. "Scary" doesn't have staying power. The most...
  13. Naphtali

    More than one twisted cross?

    I have been informed there are Swastikas and there are Swastikas - that is, the direction, clockwise or counterclockwise, identify completely different twisted crosses. One is the unpleasant version, one is not. If there is truth to this, please identify which is which. Also briefly describe...
  14. Naphtali

    Sharps Rifles saga

    Despite their sameness I enjoy watching most 90-minute episodes of Sharpes Rifles, my favorite being episode one. After a hiatus of more than 15 years??, "Sharpes Peril" is a new episode with much higher production values - and one production facet that nearly renders other qualities moot. This...
  15. Naphtali

    Recommended movies from the golden era only

    "The Westerner" (Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan; directed - William Wyler) 1940. "Prisoner of Zenda" (Ronald Colman(SP??), Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.) 1937. "Corsican Brothers" (Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Ruth Warrick) 1941. "Torrid Zone" (James Cagney, Ann Sheridan) 1940. "Brother Orchid"...
  16. Naphtali

    F/S Early Vintage Eastman B-3 size 44

    John: I recently acquired, used, an Aero B-3 size 42. I find it tight across my shoulders with sleeves slightly too short while perhaps too roomy?? at the waist. But when I'm sitting in my truck, the jacket riding up my body, jacket's shoulder tightness becomes more pronounced. I could...
  17. Naphtali

    Why the huge disparity between Soviet and German losses on the Eastern front?

    During the war on the Eastern front, in terms of quality of weaponry there was not a huge disparity. In terms of quantity, after 1942 the Soviets had an advantage that grew as the war continued. Yet even excluding their defeats during the first few months of the German invasion, Soviet army's...
  19. Naphtali

    Who are the 43 people responsible for Goddard's honorary Academy Award?

    I do refer to Jean-Luc Godard. You have written tactfully. I want to be certain I will not contribute a penny to any of the 43 by patronizing their work. To accomplish this I must know who each one is.
  20. Naphtali

    Who are the 43 people responsible for Goddard's honorary Academy Award?

    Many thanks for these data. While my head informs me that you are almost certainly correct, my gut is saying Michael Moore should be on the list. And if my gut is correct, possibly there may be other substitutions?? I'm thinking I should query or telephone the Academy of Motion Picture Arts...
  21. Naphtali

    Who are the 43 people responsible for Goddard's honorary Academy Award?

    I understand that 43 members of [a committee??] are responsible for an honorary Academy Award - some sort of lifetime achievement award, perhaps - that will be given to the French director, Goddard. Please provide a link to the identification of these 43 people.
  22. Naphtali

    Your favorite movie quotes

    From "Hombre," starring Paul Newman. Newman and other passengers of the stagecoach are barricaded at the top of a hill from Richard Boone and other bandits. The wife of one of the passengers, held hostage by Boone, is at the foot of the hill. Boone leaves his cover at hill's bottom to...
  23. Naphtali

    Tony Curtis has died, Aged 85

    That AND his gripping performance in "The Boston Strangler."

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