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chocolate4ever

Anmeldungsdatum: 09.04.2008 Beiträge: 180
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Verfasst am: 29. Mai 2008 18:18 Titel: |
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lol
well I don't speak Italian. Only English, German, Spanish and Vietnamese.
And what languages do you speak? _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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MI Administrator
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Verfasst am: 31. Mai 2008 22:14 Titel: |
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| ACH hat Folgendes geschrieben: | | By the way, do you know about http://www.freerice.com ? It's quite an entertaining way of improving your vocabulary, although it does get repetitive if you do it too much. |
Never heard of it, but it seems very good, thanks! |
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Jack Ehrenmoderator
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Verfasst am: 01. Jun 2008 00:40 Titel: |
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Still wondering if they really donate rice though  |
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MI Administrator
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Verfasst am: 01. Jun 2008 15:28 Titel: |
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Of course, but even if they aren't, it's an interesting site.
And honestly: Even 35.000.000.000 grains of rice can't be very much - I mean how many grains to a pound? I think I once read there are 50.000 grains to a kilo - makes 700.000 kilos or 700 tons a month. The usual price for rice is about 200€ a ton (a lot more at the moment). That makes 140.000€ a month, which is a large sum, but could really be generated by advertizing, presuming that many thousands of players play that game. |
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ACH
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Verfasst am: 01. Jun 2008 21:38 Titel: |
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| MI hat Folgendes geschrieben: | Of course, but even if they aren't, it's an interesting site.
And honestly: Even 35.000.000.000 grains of rice can't be very much - I mean how many grains to a pound? I think I once read there are 50.000 grains to a kilo - makes 700.000 kilos or 700 tons a month. The usual price for rice is about 200€ a ton (a lot more at the moment). That makes 140.000€ a month, which is a large sum, but could really be generated by advertizing, presuming that many thousands of players play that game. |
I think that's the point = they generate ad revenue and use it to donate rice. To quote their FAQ
"FreeRice is not sitting on a pile of rice―you are earning it 20 grains at a time. Here is how it works. When you play the game, sponsor banners appear on the bottom of your screen. The money generated by these banners is then used to buy the rice. So by playing, you generate the money that pays for the rice donated to hungry people."
@choc: besides German and English (duh!) I 'only' speak Italian fluently, though in my mind that constitutes inappropriate use of the word only... _________________ A Stór Mo Chroí, when you're far away//Far from the land you'll be leaving, // It's many a time by night and by day// That your heart will be sorely grieving.
---Irish patriotic song (Brian O'Higgins) |
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chocolate4ever

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Verfasst am: 02. Jun 2008 20:43 Titel: |
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| ACH hat Folgendes geschrieben: |
@choc: besides German and English (duh!) I 'only' speak Italian fluently, though in my mind that constitutes inappropriate use of the word only... |
oh okay. _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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ACH
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Verfasst am: 03. Jun 2008 20:50 Titel: |
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| chocolate4ever hat Folgendes geschrieben: |
oh okay. |
I was expecting a slightly more elaborate response after you asked me so poignantly.... _________________ A Stór Mo Chroí, when you're far away//Far from the land you'll be leaving, // It's many a time by night and by day// That your heart will be sorely grieving.
---Irish patriotic song (Brian O'Higgins) |
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noob Gast
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Verfasst am: 04. Jun 2008 12:11 Titel: |
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This Thread is great  |
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Gargy
Anmeldungsdatum: 25.05.2008 Beiträge: 62
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Verfasst am: 04. Jun 2008 20:05 Titel: |
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Hi, noob, everything great? Let's small talk! *g* |
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noob Gast
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Verfasst am: 05. Jun 2008 11:51 Titel: |
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hi
not everything, but the most is fine
uah, I have to learn Vocabulary
greetings  |
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Gargy
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Verfasst am: 05. Jun 2008 12:51 Titel: |
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and did you solve a major physical problem lately? |
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noob Gast
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Verfasst am: 05. Jun 2008 13:01 Titel: |
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yes
Theoretical Physics becomes a kind of hate and love at the same time
I bought the nolting a few Minutes ago Now I am very intrested how I will like it, or not
In which Period of the study are you?
greetings |
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Gargy
Anmeldungsdatum: 25.05.2008 Beiträge: 62
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Verfasst am: 05. Jun 2008 14:31 Titel: |
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4th semester. (you are 2nd?)
which nolting did you buy? the 1st, 2nd, 3rd?
Theoretical physics is not as worse as i thought it would be, but - as you said - I love and hate it at the same time.
| noob hat Folgendes geschrieben: | Now I am very intrested how I will like it, or not |
Guess, it's "whether I will like it or not". I don't want to play the teacher , just thought it might be helpful to get rid of these mistakes. |
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chocolate4ever

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Verfasst am: 26. Jun 2008 16:31 Titel: |
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| Gargy hat Folgendes geschrieben: |
| noob hat Folgendes geschrieben: | Now I am very intrested how I will like it, or not |
Guess, it's "whether I will like it or not". I don't want to play the teacher , just thought it might be helpful to get rid of these mistakes. |
Gargy, it's great that you correct our mistakes!
well
do you already have summer holidays? _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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Gargy
Anmeldungsdatum: 25.05.2008 Beiträge: 62
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Verfasst am: 26. Jun 2008 17:24 Titel: |
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Sorry, I'm a nerd. No, I don't have holidays yet. Do you? |
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muetzli
Anmeldungsdatum: 15.02.2008 Beiträge: 39 Wohnort: Siegen
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Verfasst am: 26. Jun 2008 17:35 Titel: |
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Haha, I do. Since yesterday!
Just want to let you know  |
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Gargy
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Verfasst am: 26. Jun 2008 19:14 Titel: |
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But mine will last until the beginnging of october ...  |
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NativeGER
Anmeldungsdatum: 04.06.2008 Beiträge: 34
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Verfasst am: 26. Jun 2008 22:55 Titel: |
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actually my holiday started a 9 days ago an last probably until october... just to let you guys know... and dont be jaleous... |
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chocolate4ever

Anmeldungsdatum: 09.04.2008 Beiträge: 180
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Verfasst am: 01. Jul 2008 18:31 Titel: |
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I've got one more month of school and a lot of tests. Worse luck!
And what are you doing during your holidays? _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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muetzli
Anmeldungsdatum: 15.02.2008 Beiträge: 39 Wohnort: Siegen
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Verfasst am: 01. Jul 2008 20:18 Titel: |
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wow..one more month, I guess I would die. I am so happy, no more school.
well, I wont drive abroad or something at least. that sucks. but the weather isnt that bad, so I can go swimming or doing something else, otherwise I would probably die furthermore I have to learn for school, because of the honour classes and so on, its going to be harder every year..well, not at all, but I am really nervous about the next year.
well, do you have something planned for your holidays? |
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Gargy
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Verfasst am: 02. Jul 2008 19:13 Titel: |
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Are you really going to learn for school in your summer holidays? |
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muetzli
Anmeldungsdatum: 15.02.2008 Beiträge: 39 Wohnort: Siegen
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Verfasst am: 02. Jul 2008 19:33 Titel: |
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Yes. >.<
Probably the last 2 weeks. |
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NativeGER
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i bet you wont... |
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muetzli
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Verfasst am: 03. Jul 2008 08:33 Titel: |
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I bet I will.
I have to learn Italian, unless I've got a big problem. And I learn English by reading books, so that wont be the problem  |
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NativeGER
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Verfasst am: 03. Jul 2008 09:44 Titel: |
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i hate nerds only messing.... everytime i planned to study during my holidays i just didnt... i just couldnt be bothered  |
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muetzli
Anmeldungsdatum: 15.02.2008 Beiträge: 39 Wohnort: Siegen
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Verfasst am: 03. Jul 2008 10:51 Titel: |
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I'm not a nerd
And, I have to admit, I did plan it every holiday and I didnt do it once..but this year I have to do so |
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chocolate4ever

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Verfasst am: 08. Jul 2008 14:28 Titel: |
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well I always plan to learn during ma summer holidays but never do it 'cause i'm just to lazy!
But this year I really HAVE TO learn latin and spanish or my parents kill me.
well I've got two more exames. english and biology.... _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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MI Administrator
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Verfasst am: 09. Jul 2008 13:07 Titel: |
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Well - good luck then.
Tell us after the holidays, how much time you've really spent learning  |
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chocolate4ever

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Verfasst am: 09. Jul 2008 16:01 Titel: |
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thx. I will. _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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Gargy
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Verfasst am: 15. Aug 2008 20:17 Titel: |
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It's getting quiet here!!
So I'll tell you some crab. Maybe someone wants to talk to me then (and if it's only to make me not tell crab - like I just did )
I believe you've all seen "Pretty Woman" some time - the movie with Richard Gere and Jullia Roberts?? Well, I found this one in the board and decided to watch it in english a few days ago. And what can I say, watching it in english doesn't make it better. |
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chocolate4ever

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Verfasst am: 15. Aug 2008 23:13 Titel: |
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So?
why don't you like 'pretty woman'? _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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Gargy
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Verfasst am: 16. Aug 2008 09:32 Titel: |
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It's a fairy tale.
Nah, ok, the story is sweet, but still a fairy tale... |
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MI Administrator
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Verfasst am: 16. Aug 2008 19:39 Titel: |
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If you didn't like it all along, why watch it in English?
I never even watched it in German... I haven't seen pretty many movies, actually, being more the "book"-type of human kind...  |
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Gargy
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I just thought it would be fun and since I had nothing else to do - it was a very lonley evening - ...
I figured you'd prefer books - sometimes I just need a stupid movie to calm down from the day. |
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chocolate4ever

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yeah well.
You're right. It is like a fairy tale. But a nice one. _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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Gargy
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Verfasst am: 19. Aug 2008 19:44 Titel: |
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Hey, chocolate, how's the learning going? |
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chocolate4ever

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Verfasst am: 19. Aug 2008 20:47 Titel: |
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I didn't even start learning 'cause I've still got a month holiday. I think I will start learning next week for the english and math test at the beginning of the year. _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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Gargy
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What about Latin and Spanish?? Thought your parents wanted to kill you...  |
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chocolate4ever

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Verfasst am: 20. Aug 2008 13:31 Titel: |
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lol They wanted to kill me after seeing which marks I got.
well it's hopeless that I'm going to be better in latin. I only have one more year of it so I hope I pass it with at least a 4. That's enough to have the latinum!
and spanish...I think I also start learning it next week. _________________ Have you ever realized how 'What the Hell' always seems to be the right answer? |
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noob Gast
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Verfasst am: 31. Aug 2008 13:35 Titel: |
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I need coffee and the sugar is empty.
On Sunday are the stores closed and I hate bitter coffee. How should I learn without my coffee?!
Live is hard and sad  |
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