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Everything Else / Re: Word Sense
« on: June 17, 2003, 03:20:37 PM »
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A lot of people describe Scalzi’s Old Man's War novels as military science fiction, but I would classify its sequel Zoë’s Tale as a space opera. It’s a story about, well, Zoë, a teenage girl whose parents are invited to take leadership roles in building a colony on a new planet. Zoë is an enthusiastic member of the group sent to colonize Roanoke, despite the risks—and the risks are considerable even before the political machinations of greater powers boil to the surface. Continue reading Zoë’s Tale
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Rants and Stuff / Re: El "poll" nuevo
« on: June 17, 2003, 03:19:05 PM »
I'm with Sprig. The only reason 42 understands it is because he speaks fluent Portugese! And I refuse to give SE's comment any credit for the reason he stated.
Why can't there be a German poll? I could read that one.
Why can't there be a German poll? I could read that one.
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Books / Re: A Question...
« on: June 17, 2003, 03:14:17 PM »
I think it might be easier if we write our own review of the whole book (obviously working on it during each subbook) and then submit it to Fell, thereby giving him less to keep track of.
Starting Friday I will be out of town, with limited internet access until Saturday 28th, at which point I will probably have none. I'll be back on the 14th. I'll try to have the first book finished by then with sufficient comments.
So there's four of us?
Starting Friday I will be out of town, with limited internet access until Saturday 28th, at which point I will probably have none. I'll be back on the 14th. I'll try to have the first book finished by then with sufficient comments.
So there's four of us?
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Books / Re: Harry Potter
« on: June 17, 2003, 03:10:00 PM »
Dicken is who SE is referring to.
I wonder if, going along with Fell point, it has something to do with the heath and the forests are supposed to be wild, but the garden is expected to be orderly. Something along the lines of "bloom where you are planted" or "maturity is the ability to handle your life as it is."
Conversely, what can be said about Collin? If civilization makes you happy, then why isn't he? He has rejected the outter world of "wild things" completely. I ask only for argument's sake.
I wonder if, going along with Fell point, it has something to do with the heath and the forests are supposed to be wild, but the garden is expected to be orderly. Something along the lines of "bloom where you are planted" or "maturity is the ability to handle your life as it is."
Conversely, what can be said about Collin? If civilization makes you happy, then why isn't he? He has rejected the outter world of "wild things" completely. I ask only for argument's sake.
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Books / Re: A Question...
« on: June 16, 2003, 05:51:26 PM »
For any who might be wondering the Warlord Chronicles (Cornwell's Arthur trilogy) titles are as follows:
1: The Winter King
2: Enemy of God
3: Excalibur
1: The Winter King
2: Enemy of God
3: Excalibur
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Books / Re: A Question...
« on: June 16, 2003, 04:49:01 PM »
Count me in as well. I'll have some downtime next week since I'll be in CA with nothing else to do but stress out about wedding plans. The distraction will be good. And hopefully I can get far enough ahead so as not to be behind when I get back.
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Books / Re: Harry Potter
« on: June 16, 2003, 04:42:46 PM »
I tend to see the garden as a microcosm for Mary's life. As she began to allow others into her life, she became kinder, prettier and more enjoyable. Mary started out in the book as a selfish little brat no one would want to spend time with and by the end she had friends and was a friend.
Though I won't deny that Bristish themes generally do point to the idea that the more you deny and discipline yourself, the better you are, I think you could easily also draw the conclusion that order in one's life means a greater chance for happiness. I'm not saying you have to be OC organized to be happy, but you do have to set priorities, find out what you enjoy and make time for it, and also be there for other people and other things as Mary was for Collin and the garden. She was much happier then, than when she spent her days ordering people around and play in the sand.
I want to see your papers Stacer. It sounds like a very interesting class. What about The Velveteen Rabbit? That was one of my favorites as a child, and it brings up all sorts of questions and implications.
Though I won't deny that Bristish themes generally do point to the idea that the more you deny and discipline yourself, the better you are, I think you could easily also draw the conclusion that order in one's life means a greater chance for happiness. I'm not saying you have to be OC organized to be happy, but you do have to set priorities, find out what you enjoy and make time for it, and also be there for other people and other things as Mary was for Collin and the garden. She was much happier then, than when she spent her days ordering people around and play in the sand.
I want to see your papers Stacer. It sounds like a very interesting class. What about The Velveteen Rabbit? That was one of my favorites as a child, and it brings up all sorts of questions and implications.
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Everything Else / Re: What are you currently saving up for?
« on: June 16, 2003, 04:28:18 PM »
Okay Saint, how much would you sell on for?
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Books / Re: A Question...
« on: June 13, 2003, 01:24:31 PM »
Oooh, count me in. I need a reason to read good lit (or bad, whatever) again. Something about working 40 hours a week instead of going to school zones me into video games and TV instead of reading. Mostly because I'm not getting graded on it, I guess.
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Everything Else / Re: Nerdy Me
« on: June 13, 2003, 01:10:18 PM »
Sad! I'll in CA that weekend, and actually out of town for three weeks, so I'll miss the chance to see you at TLE. But while you're at the reception on the 28th, think of me at my own.
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Books / Re: Harry Potter
« on: June 12, 2003, 12:19:09 PM »
I agree. I enjoy reading Brooks, but his characters get on my nerves. Especially when I'm reading the 3rd series and all of the characters seem the same. I like his writing style.
Can't say anything about Jordan though. I vowed not to get involved with a series that was that long, and all 3 people I've talked to about it seem to think that it looses a lot of it's initial quality about halfway through the series
Can't say anything about Jordan though. I vowed not to get involved with a series that was that long, and all 3 people I've talked to about it seem to think that it looses a lot of it's initial quality about halfway through the series
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Everything Else / Re: What are you currently saving up for?
« on: June 12, 2003, 12:12:18 PM »
lol Thanks Fell, but I could have used 16 more days before the pointed reminder 
Oh, and I need a new computer. Mine runs Win95 and has 2GB--harddrive space, not memory. shiver I mean it runs Starcraft, which is good, and most of the reason I don't just throw it out the window, but . . .
btw, anybody have a Win98 SE license I could have?
Oh, and I need a new computer. Mine runs Win95 and has 2GB--harddrive space, not memory. shiver I mean it runs Starcraft, which is good, and most of the reason I don't just throw it out the window, but . . .
btw, anybody have a Win98 SE license I could have?
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Books / Re: Books you really mean to read... but never do
« on: June 12, 2003, 12:18:38 AM »
Red Badge of Courage, I haven't been able to make it pass the first half
Bonds That Make Us Free
The entire Amelia Peabody series
Patriot Games & other Jack Ryan novels
Bonds That Make Us Free
The entire Amelia Peabody series
Patriot Games & other Jack Ryan novels