Praefectus Praetorio
R.I.P. Brother of the Quill
You must bring three photo ID's - one of which must be issued by the government of Myanmar.I win!
If I find my ice skates, I try to get there!
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Praefectus Praetorio
R.I.P. Brother of the Quill
News Flash Scotland's former First Minister charged with sexual assault, attempted rape and breach of the peace.
And they say we are perverts!
And they say we are perverts!
jimsac
Tribune
Complete with Deathstar?
Loxuru
Graf von Kreuzigung
The painter was Antonio Ciseri (1821-1871).
The name of the painting is 'Ecce Homo' - 'Behold this man!'. Actually, the key figure is Pilate's wife Procula, right from the middle of the painting. She is clearly disagreeing with the way the trial is going, as she turns her back towards the scene.
jimsac
Tribune
Thank you! My most memorable Movie Procula is the actress playing the part in the BBC version of the passion some years ago. Her tits are clearly VERY excited to be taking part....
Variations by MadiosiDon't you find this pose erotic? And I'm supposed to be straight
Anyone know who painted this?
Loxuru
Graf von Kreuzigung
Pilate will have to explain something to Procula that evening!
Nice variations, Madiosi!
jimsac
Tribune
So erotic... I’ll try my own version one day
bobinder
ARTISAN
Kathy was there last Easter...Yes it's one of those paintings like Gérôme's "slave market"
that's proved irresistible for manip-makers on CruxForums
I see the original is in the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Florence.
Praefectus Praetorio
R.I.P. Brother of the Quill
Love her loin cloth. mode requis !
old slave
FELIS RESPICIENS
This old codger thinks all this arty-farty stuff's OK for them with money, but what about all the US federal employees who havn't been paid? Thinking (briefly) about them, we in UK have the odd news clip interviewing some and watching lines to the soup-kitchens; all say "We havn't had a pay check (cheque) for weeks!"
Just a question while I find my card (I presume this coffee shop has contactless?)
Do US employees get a check (cheque) for their pay?
Or is this a phrase hanging on from when they did?
Because in UK, cheques have virtually disappeared.
Just a question while I find my card (I presume this coffee shop has contactless?)
Do US employees get a check (cheque) for their pay?
Or is this a phrase hanging on from when they did?
Because in UK, cheques have virtually disappeared.
windar
Teller of Tales
Virtually everyone gets their pay direct deposited. So the term is used metaphorically, just like "the wall" which is a metaphor for something or other, over which they didn't get their pay, but now will at least for a while.
Cheques are still used here, though much less than before. If you rent an apartment from a small landlord, for example, they may not be set up to take e-payment so you would pay by cheque if you don't want to carry large wads of cash.
old slave
FELIS RESPICIENS
Thanks, I guessed as much.
Funny how some things hang on; when we get fired from a job the phrase "Get your cards" is still heard, and the contributions towards state pension and benefits is "Paying your stamp" though physical contribution cards for social security with special stamps stuck in them havn't been used for about 45 years.
well so is 'get the sack', though nowadays it's a black bin bag
for you to clear your stuff off your desk and go ...
Praefectus Praetorio
R.I.P. Brother of the Quill
More contemporary is the expression, "to be canned" meaning thrown into the trash can.
Of Course get the pink slip referred to a system of inserting a pink slip (to be noticed) into your pay envelope (which most still get even with no money in it , just withholding totals).
windar
Teller of Tales
Most contemporary of all is firing by tweet.
