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Dec 1, 2006 · Persona non grata is correct, and as mentioned, the final “a” of grata is a necessary match to the final “a” of persona. Persona non gratis is nonsensical, and if you found many examples of it, you found many examples of ignorance (no big surprise).
Nov 1, 2011 · Mossad assassin team leader Avner (Eric Bana) and his handler Ephraim (Geoffrey Rush) are talking in a New York City park. Ephraim urges Avner and his family to return to Israel; Avner refuses. Avner then, invoking Jewish hospitality, invites Ephraim to come to dinner at his house that night; Ephraim simply says “No,” and walks away. The camera pulls back and we see the NYC skyline ...
Jan 9, 2024 · What is the deal with Alina Habba? She reminds one of a Fox news host. On the surface, she appears to be utterly incompetent as an attorney; (in)famously doing things like neglecting to request a jury trial for Trump’s New York civil fraud case, and if a tithe of the allegations against her are true, she appears not to have a shred of integrity. Yet she’s managed to get into Trump’s ...
Aug 1, 2004 · The mom freaked in a very big way and I was persona non-grata in the house after that. As far as seeing adult genetilia I had accidentally bumped into my parents a few weeks prior to the episode with the girl which was where I got the idea.
Oct 29, 2024 · Seems to be ubiquitous in English-speaking cultures. (rubs ears) Who’s a good boy??? YOU’RE A GOOD BOY!!! (furious tail wagging) Is there an equivalent for this in non-English languages?
Oct 3, 2024 · This is from the N.Y. Post, but seems to be a legit and accurate story. A private citizen (an experienced firefighter and ex-sheriff) who owns his own helicopter flew over the flooded area, found and rescued several desperate victims. He was then told by a county official that the area was declared a restricted flight zone, and he would be arrested if he flew again to save anybody else. HUH ...
Sep 22, 2024 · The day after the debate, Trump and Harris met again at the 9/11 commemoration, and it was reported that he said to her “good job”, apparently meant to congratulate her for her performance at the debate. Moments like that make me think that Trump’s public persona is the ultimate salesman.
Mar 6, 2018 · I would think that anyone who grew up with computers would automatically use their non-dominant hand. But then when this comes up, it seems a majority use the dominant. I don’t get it. Plus having your most adept hand completely clean afterwards aids in cleanup ease.
Sep 24, 2024 · This is the monthly thread for September, 2024. The topic this month is “Flight – Non-Human”, chosen by Spiderman and Turek. Please post only your photo and, if you want, a title in this thread. Any other text belongs i…
Apr 5, 2004 · Mine would be Steve Rivers. A Quick Guide: Your middle name becomes your first name, and the name of the street you grew up on becomes your last name. Alternatively: If the standard formula doesn’t produce a sexy enough handle, feel free to improvise. ~Winston Smith, aka Steve Rivers
