Squirrel

Chicken wire isn't all that expensive, either.

"Semi" literally means "half." A semi-annual event occurs every half year, i.e. twice each year. A semicircle is half of a circle; there are two to a full circle. Of this one, I am certain.

"Bi" typically means "two" or "twice." Its usage is highly inconsistent in terms of frequency. I think its proper usage would mean "every other" (i.e. every two), but I don't know for sure. Either way, the inconsistency of its usage makes it ambiguous.

For the most part, confusion about usage comes in with monthly or weekly events. It sounds awkward to use "semi" in these cases -- honestly, who can say "semi-weekly" without sounding like a prick? -- so "bi" is typically used, thus exacerbating confusion.

Of course, I sound like a prick through all of this comment, so what can I say?

Neat. I wonder if my grandchildren will see that technology in use, because I doubt it'll happen in my lifetime.

Hey, that's pretty good... for a woman.

/s (just in case)

I was taught that division is just inverse multiplication, and to be treated as such when it came to the order of operations (i.e. they are treated as the same type of operation). Ditto with addition and subtraction.

I hate "formal" cursive, but the concept is solid -- economy of motion, or time, or whatever. In fact, I've realized that some of my printing looks like cursive if I write quickly. Cursive that just looks pretty can go fuck itself.

Just to play the devil's advocate: many of those thanking God are more expressing thanks for the circumstances that led to recovery. That includes that doctor, along with whatever knowledge and skill they have as a result of years of study and hard work. i.e. God put that doctor in their lives, rather than some quack.

So you're saying it's just as effective as a whistle that "keeps away dragons"? i.e. It's an adequate deterrent for the bullshit it "prevents"?

Pretty sure that's just a regional thing. I guess screw you for not being born in a "y'all" region?

I (37M) recently caught myself getting frustrated when my wife offered solutions to my ranting. I just wanted to complain and not be told all the ways I could have avoided the problem in the first place. I finally understand.

You want yet another A. Blinken as president?