Stylish with Substance

When Language comes into play(ed with) on the World Wide Web... is the functionality of code lost in translation?

Stupidity wins another battle in our society, unfortunately. I just found the word, "crêpes" in a ReCaptcha box. Yes, it displayed the character "ê". Sensing it wouldn't even accept the correct visual - and correct spelling - nevermind only accept it and not "crepes" completely instead - I hit refresh.

Are you fabbing kidding me???!

Educational Tip: This accent is called "Circumflex" in English translation; "Circonflexe" in French. It is also used in other languages. In this case, it is placed above an "E" (or more precisely for "crêpes", a lowercase "e"), although on PCs it is typed or "pasted" complete with the corresponding letter.

It seems one just can't win! Either be incorrect doubly and pass, or put in extra effort (most wouldn't) and be marked as a spammer??? I really don't expect ReCaptcha to think people would know/type the alt code or copy from their character maps (Windows). I don't want that type of security enforced. In fact, I depise most CAPTCHAs, because I usually cannot read them! ReCaptcha is better, for at least they use words that are often real (I did recently see what looked like a name though, ironically a name similar in spelling to a celebrity related to the article on the page, hmmm) and they have a decent refresh method (some others force a loss of comment).

*Update: I now realize this depends upon the scripting and not some lazy ethic. Sure, the site owners and ReCaptcha company may never want to force people to open up their Character Map or learn alt codes, and yet the code may force most to get this wrong - even those like I who would assume what they're asking, yet didn't refresh, like I.*

I also contacted the company, informing them of the "innapropriate word". I do have hope that this is a company eager to fix such a troubling issue. I will post a follow-up to this entry if they respond in an interesting manner. *No response at all yet.*

Footer-Note: Firefox's spell check informed me, "crêpes" is incorrect - granted, spell check is for a user's currently-selected primary language, alone.

Now with extra special lateness so I could capture the perfect movie photo using Windows!!!
I had to research until I found a setting to disable, or no video caps!
(Look at that Cinderella pic, so worth it. Or else shoot me now - what do you want? I'm a perfectionist. Rare in bloggers, and it's obvious why. Still please enjoy! *Jedi*)

No, I'm not the perfect demographic for Sex and the City. I have nary a female friend, I live in Florida in a town-like city---even though I dream of working in fashion---yes I don't even like NYC that much. I hate the cold, I'm a Red Sox fan, but most of all I actually love my bags too much to risk their snatching. Call me scaredy-girly-girl. But hey I have no film crew to protect me, or the money and power of Samantha and Miranda, after all. And heck--I couldn't even make anyone I know near where I live to see the film in theatres ... but I do love fabulous things, and I just couldn't wait to rent Sex and the City. In so moi style, a fashionably late (even for a rental) writer's review:

I did grab a hold of the flick early, but on that Monday morning, after being reminded Heroes would premier that night, I was all too excited with my hands on the flick. I threw it on, but could barely stand to last the label-gasms the opening gave me. For my own sanity, I turned it off for a time.

It is a long movie. But that's one big thing a girl wants from her sex, you know. Still this means make sure you don't have to sneak away from the screen when it's half over ... once the Big dramatic wedding day starts (a hint is that it's early on) you'll soon know you cannot tear yourself away until the cuddling after it's over. (I do suggest watching this emotional movie with your beloved or dearest friends - all of age of course - and tissues and some sore eye products. Suggested 1, Suggested 2)

It was for the fashionista, for the writer, for the Cinderella-dreamer ... it was so for me.

But was the end as satisfying as the best of sex? A girl shouldn't kiss (and cry) and tell.

But I'll gladly gossip about some of the juiciest and eye-candiest goodies!!!

To start, like any worth-while late-as-DVD review, the Bonus Features...

*Note: a change in info on what was released delayed this post, also.*

For most bonus features, it seems you need to buy the "Special Edition" (or Blu-Ray).

Disc 1: Audio Commentary By director Michael Patrick King
Disc 2: Additional Scenes; A Conversation With Sarah Jessica Parker And Michael Patrick King; The Fabulous Fashion Of Sex And The City; Fergie in the Studio: The Singer recording Labels Or Love For The Soundtrack

Read More.

Where to next? The clothes, or the undressed?

Since this is a female-oriented blog, maybe I should start with the style ... besides, it's saving the best for last. ;-) (Uh, the sex?)

We find Carrie 5 years after season 6 finale, a bit more grown up style-wise. She dons pearls, and many more Charlotte-worthy sophisticated dresses than quirky dressed-to-the-nineties. However my favorite go-to accessory was this very teenaged-inspired studded belt - but oh she combined it with the previous for maximum wow!

Charlotte was the most gloriously Jackie-esque _blank_ - oops I can't give away the next 2 words!!

And Miranda and Samantha were more of their old selves, although Samantha added a couple of new "accessories" along her journey. (No, she never lost her breasts from Cancer and replaced them with larger implants, these are totally different accessories.)

And last, and sadly a bit least...

The Sex (Scenes) (And Nudity):

Miranda's, and a few random actress's breasts, Steve's butt, and one male's near-full nudity: including butt and semi-sidal (but it's big). = Worthwhile if you enjoy the full movie. Download just the skin videos if not or you're a guy, maybe. ;-)

To sum up the Review, if you think this is a movie you'd like to own, then you're the kinda gal or person I'd suggest to buy and own it. It's a pretty great movie!

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