A quick Google search reveals 90,000+ hits for that spelling; 80,400,000 for the proper spelling; and 60,200,000 for some weird alternate spelling.
This blog began as a description of our life in Al Ain, UAE (United Arab Emirates). Brn worked at the UAE University Libraries Deanship for three years and Bss homeschooled our four children, D, B, P, and O. After returning to the the USA for five years, we are living in Abu Dhabi now.
Showing posts with label signs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label signs. Show all posts
2007/09/29
Compromise?
English speakers cannot agree on the proper name and spelling of a certain shiny metal. Last night I noticed that the folks at Carrefour have compromised by spelling it Aluminuim:
A quick Google search reveals 90,000+ hits for that spelling; 80,400,000 for the proper spelling; and 60,200,000 for some weird alternate spelling.
A quick Google search reveals 90,000+ hits for that spelling; 80,400,000 for the proper spelling; and 60,200,000 for some weird alternate spelling.
2007/08/29
Instructions - Updated
This sign is posted at the office here in Al Ain where you register (and renew) your car. I sure hope that it makes more sense in Arabic than it does in English.
[Update]
Amira Al Hussaini has translated the Arabic on the sign as "Please park your vehicle in the designated parking lot and proceed to the waiting area to collect a receipt for your vehicle inspection from the information desk". Check out that link for some other very funny signs.
[Update]
Amira Al Hussaini has translated the Arabic on the sign as "Please park your vehicle in the designated parking lot and proceed to the waiting area to collect a receipt for your vehicle inspection from the information desk". Check out that link for some other very funny signs.
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