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Please don't think less of me as a person, but this really made me laugh. | dev41 |
The Word of the Day for April 7 is: : the use of archaisms (as in a historical novel) Example sentence: "Get rid of the gadzookery," Bruce's editor cautioned. | dev41 |
"Mirabella can perfectly well say 'please' instead of Did you know? "Gadzooks . | dev41 |
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you astonish me!" | dev41 |
cries Mr. Lenville inCharles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby. We won't accuse Dickens of gadzookery ("the bane of historical fiction," as historicnovelist John Vernon called it in Newsday magazine), because we assume people actually said "gadzooks" back in the 1830s. That mild oath is an old-fashioned euphemism, so it is thought, for "God's hooks" (a reference, supposedly, to the nails of the Crucifixion). But it's a fine line today's historical novelist must toe, avoiding expressions like "zounds" and "pshaw" and"tush" ("tushery" is a synonym of the newer "gadzookery," whichfirst cropped up in the 1950s), as well as "gadzooks," while atthe same time rejecting modern expressions such as "okay" and "nice." | dev41 |
For the record, I have read Judge Biren's ruling, and contrary to what people might have said in the conference call on Friday, it is silent on the topics of the testimony schedule and the presentation of arguments. | dev41 |
The three-sentence e-mail from Biren simply requests that the parties attend the PHC at which time she will rule on the motion, and states that she might issue a further ruling prior to the PHC. | dev41 |
I think it is probably fair to expect she may solicit brief comments from representatives of the parties at the PHC. | dev41 |
I hated to e-mail all of you but I honestly do not know how to handle the attached which was forwarded to me, and thought one of you might. | dev41 |
Any clues...please advise. | dev41 |
Thanks. | dev41 |
Shelley -- I'm going to the game but should be back in the office after 5 pm today if you want to chat. | dev41 |
x30596. | dev41 |
As you will note from the email address, my last name is Scott. | dev41 |
If that is not enough information to derive my number I will have to question the level of intelligence I had previously afforded you. | dev41 |
However, as I hate having my illusions shattered, I'll save myself from possible disappointment and just give you the number...ext. | dev41 |
31455. | dev41 |
I possesed many of the items featured in this email, but my favorite by far was the one featured in the final frame. | dev41 |
I was a super-hero in the universe other wise known as my backyard. | dev41 |
Drew, I'll fax you the information on the "Be a Spokesmodel...or Just Look Like One" course they offer here in the Houston office. | dev41 |
Mark, Thanks for still including me in the distribution, it makes me feel important. | dev41 |
However, as I have moved out of the controls group it probably isn't necessary to include me any longer. | dev41 |
First and foremost you are a father, then a husband and then a poet. | dev41 |
The quote speaks to so many in such personal ways...Obviously you identified with it's message. | dev41 |
Although, I'm not sure about the Dalai Lama comment as he does believe in a power higher than himself. | dev41 |
As for myself... | dev41 |
I am still measuring my powers. | dev41 |
They seem to lie in such varied arenas that I never know what I will discover day-to-day. | dev41 |
As far as tasting the fruits of my passion, you know what they say...the first bite is the sweetest. | dev41 |
And I must say I look forward with great anticipation to sitting down at the table when the time is right. | dev41 |
My place in the world is a combination of one of the guys and the ever idealistic, eternal optimist (i.e. I see what is and yet still hold out hope for more). | dev41 |
* I don't believe the sentiment in Return to Me was pure fiction. | dev41 |
Given all of this I am very happy. | dev41 |
Given that tonight's weather conditions may not permit dining alfresco, I was wondering if we should come up with an alternative plan. | dev41 |
I think the first order of business is whether or not we want to go some place we can eat or if everyone just wants to meet up post dinner. | dev41 |
Depending on everyone's preferences I have several suggestions. | dev41 |
Let me know your thoughts (regarding tonight). | dev41 |
Is there actually a fun sushi place? | dev41 |
And do they have Ichiban beer? | dev41 |
With the exception of Sunil no one answered the original question (Do we want to go somewhere we can eat?). | dev41 |
Given that the three of you sit within inches of each other, I'm going to let y'all discuss the matter and get back to me. | dev41 |
Anything's OK with me so just let me know what you come up with. | dev41 |
If you get stumped I'd be happy to offer some suggestions. | dev41 |
Barring weather issues, it would appear as though we are on for Little Woodrow's tonight. | dev41 |
I don't believe a definite time has been set as of yet, but seeing as how they ran out of steaks last week I suggest we get there as early as possible. | dev41 |
Should we be rained out an alternative location will be chosen. | dev41 |
Via a quick phone call to Little Woodrow's I was informed that the "steak dude" (as nstepha has coined him) cooks come rain, sleet, snow or shine. | dev41 |
Thus, our evening out is on. | dev41 |
See everyone there around 7:30 p.m. | dev41 |
If you can't make it till later that's OK we'll save you a seat. | dev41 |
Besides, most of you would probably put good money down on my being there until closing. | dev41 |
Cheers. | dev41 |
Wilson, my most heartfelt apologies. | dev41 |
I failed to include you on the last email (huge oversite on my part). | dev41 |
Sorry, I forgot to include you in the last email. | dev41 |
Hope to see you tonight. | dev41 |
Interesting. | dev41 |
I seem to remember that under Texas law, everything goes to the surviving spouse. | dev41 |
Any community property issues between Greg and ex should have been settled in the divorce proceedings. | dev41 |
But it's been a while since I looked -- I will ask Bill for a second opinion. | dev41 |
In any event, a will is a good idea, especially when kids are involved. | dev41 |
If, God forbid, the worst should happen, you can bet that ex + kids would make life even more difficult for you in what would already be a tough time! | dev41 |
Bill doesn't do wills but he could probably recommend someone who would do a will for cheap. | dev41 |
Just wanted to share this thought with all of you. | dev41 |
- The Paradox of Our Time.doc It is because of nights like last night with company such as yours that I remain optimistic in the face of statements such as the one attached. | dev41 |
- The Paradox of Our Time.doc | dev41 |
Not quite as enlightening as the last email, but much funnier. | dev41 |
That was amazing. | dev41 |
FYI: This morning, Lorraine and I checked with PNM and surprisingly they do not offer any kind of IT transportation service, just firm service. | dev41 |
So our final revisions to the cover letter do not include acquiring interruptible service from PNM, since it's impossible to do so. | dev41 |
I literally had tears in my eyes reading this one. | dev41 |
It sounded like a possible Santamaria outing. | dev41 |
Enron North America Corp. | dev41 |
Please include me on the volunteer e-mail list. | dev41 |
Hi there! | dev41 |
How's the little buglet doing? | dev41 |
It was good to see you last week, and I feel honored that I got to accompany Grayson on her first restaurant mission. | dev41 |
Hopefully the french-fry smell did not throw her off her feeding schedule to badly. | dev41 |
Got a message from Mema wanting to discuss the baby's bottle habits. | dev41 |
Pu-lease! | dev41 |
If it's OK with everyone I will try to bring Bill at Easter as a distraction. | dev41 |
This weekend I am supposed to drive to Austin to pick up Bill and his friends (aka Team Slacker) at the end of the MS 150. | dev41 |
I'll be driving someone's SUV. | dev41 |
If manners and general treatment of the trainer/driver (by Bill and the owner of the SUV) do not improve, however, Team Slacker will be taking the bus home. | dev41 |
Do you remember Rob Carty from high school? | dev41 |
I just saw him at a seminar given by Akin Gump for in-house lawyers. | dev41 |
He works for Exxon/Mobil now. | dev41 |
I barely recognized him because he has gotten so hefty! | dev41 |
Thought you would enjoy the following brief excerpt from today's Wall Street Journal: Big Boy's Adventures in Thailand With his checkered overalls, cowlick curl and penchant for double-burgers, Big Boy seemed an unlikely fit for Bangkok. | dev41 |
"People thought he was a little, well, creepy," says Peter Smythe, the head franchiser for Big Boy restaurants in Thailand, dusting off his giant Big Boy statue on Bangkok's main thoroughfare. | dev41 |
"They kept asking me, 'Is he a Chinese Ronald McDonald?'" Eventually, a few Thai visitors decided Big Boy was a religious icon and laid bowls of rice and incense at his feet. | dev41 |
Take care and drop me a line when you can. | dev41 |
Love, | dev41 |
So Burton hits me with "I hear you drink like a fish. Supposedly you were slamming them back last night." | dev41 |
When I asked where he garnered such information he told me "From our friend on 28." | dev41 |
I promptly sent the following message "Nice...so do you inform everyone you come in contact with that I drink like a fish?" | dev41 |
Result, no response to me but he called Burton to lambast him for ratting him out. | dev41 |
And the eternal question remains, if no longer interested why care so much? | dev41 |
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