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Just thought I'd stop by and say hello. I've been busy with my group (nominating and voting for the BOTM) and I'm re-re-reading The Count of Monte Cristo.
I splurged and bought the New Penguin Translation for the eReader, and it does make a difference. Footnotes, explanations and smoother language. Good money well spent. One of these days I'll really splurge and buy a hard copy.
I splurged and bought the New Penguin Translation for the eReader, and it does make a difference. Footnotes, explanations and smoother language. Good money well spent. One of these days I'll really splurge and buy a hard copy.
The Count of Monte Cristo is a favorite of mine. I do have a hard copy ,and it is well read. In fact the cover is falling off.
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I haven't read that since I was a kid, but I do remember having a massive crush on him when I was about 11.
I was in love with Robin Hood at age 11. LOL
He's cool too, but no one is sexier than the Count. After I have finished reading I will splurge and get the Depardieu version they showed on French TV.
What did I know of sexy at age 11. Robin was cool, because he lived in the forest, and could shoot arrows,and rob, pilfer and steal.
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Millions.
This is from the blog you pointed me to, Ruth, The American Scholar.
(Putting it here so I don't lose it.)
http://theamericanscholar.org/john-de...
(Putting it here so I don't lose it.)
http://theamericanscholar.org/john-de...
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Ruth wrote: "AS is the house rag for Phi Beta Kappa."
ahhh... Interesting. Teaching to the (often standardized multiple guess) test is becoming a big thing here, generating a lot of talk on both sides of the issue. That article was interesting. I will pass it on to some teacher/friends here in Italy.
@Gabi: greeeeen with envy I am. I want to see that too.
ahhh... Interesting. Teaching to the (often standardized multiple guess) test is becoming a big thing here, generating a lot of talk on both sides of the issue. That article was interesting. I will pass it on to some teacher/friends here in Italy.
@Gabi: greeeeen with envy I am. I want to see that too.
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The national SAT-type tests are new here (within the last 5 years). On the one hand it has been useful, as there have never been national data of this kind before. The problem is the interpretation of the data and the preparation of the students. A mess, in other words.
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If the test and the results were developed/interpreted by ISTAT, Italy's National Institute for Statistics, it would be one thing, and probably a fairly good thing.
However (comma) these tests are the brain child of the ex-Berlusconi era, and ex-Minister of Education Gelmini, the one who is famous for thinking that there is an actual tunnel between Switzerland and Italy where neutrinos travel at faster-than-the-speed-of-light.
The mind boggles.
http://cassandralegacy.blogspot.com/2...
However (comma) these tests are the brain child of the ex-Berlusconi era, and ex-Minister of Education Gelmini, the one who is famous for thinking that there is an actual tunnel between Switzerland and Italy where neutrinos travel at faster-than-the-speed-of-light.
The mind boggles.
http://cassandralegacy.blogspot.com/2...
And now for something completely different:
A Bookcrossing buddy just sent me this lovely book, called Carry a Poem(www.carryapoem.com), (problems with that link, sorry), and the link to this wonderful video that she helped produce:
Carry a Poem Animated Video
A Bookcrossing buddy just sent me this lovely book, called Carry a Poem
Carry a Poem Animated Video
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So thank you, anyway.
I've got some extra snow, if anybody wants some:
The view from my balcony this morning at 7:30.
The view from my balcony this morning at 7:30.
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Strange indeed, seeing this white stuff. Here in New England we see little of it in winter. Often the children here are jealous of such boreal locations as Rome.
Sigh...
It usually doesn't snow here in the big city. The last time was the winter before I arrived in Rome 1985-86. We've had a few dustings since then, but this is the first big snow. Needless to say the city is in chaos. No snowplows here, of course.
http://video.repubblica.it/edizione/r...
And no sign of Anita Ekburg, either ;-)
http://video.repubblica.it/edizione/r...
And no sign of Anita Ekburg, either ;-)
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And I love it when cities without snowplows get lots of snow. Break out the horse and sleigh, the troika, the Currier ampersand Ives fun!
Anita Ekburg... you know... the one with Marcello Mastroianni in "La Dolce Vita".
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Where I'm from, everyone still talks about "1/2/11: The Day it Snowed". That's what you get when you live in the desert. People lose their minds. It can be barely hailing, and we'll have folks running around going, "It's snowing, it's snowing!"
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Oh, it was a magical occurrence, seeing as it hadn't snowed in these parts since the 80s. Just as magical was how it disappeared the very next day when things started warming up. It was actually on the news for the next few days!
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Southern California, the chaparral part. Brush fire country.
So. Cal. here also. Isn't the whole state brush fire area? Well maybe not the Mojave Desert.
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Me too, Tempest. LA, Encino, San Bernardino, Redlands,San Clemente.
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We have zillions of eucalyptus.
Morning all! I go to the movies and I miss all the conversation! Went to see Hugo Cabret in 3D, which was really good... I'll have to find it in English and see it again. I had been hoping to read the book first, but I didn't get to it fast enough.
The mayor of Rome, in all his wisdom, closed down the schools here on Friday and Saturday, but he neglected to call the ministry of education to let them know first. Seems he didn't realize that he doesn't have the power to suspend school activity; only the minister can do that.
But in the end we are all glad he did; think of the chaos. Schools may be closed tomorrow too, as it might snow again this evening. Lucky you all in the land of the cactus and the brush fires! You don't know what you're missing!!
The mayor of Rome, in all his wisdom, closed down the schools here on Friday and Saturday, but he neglected to call the ministry of education to let them know first. Seems he didn't realize that he doesn't have the power to suspend school activity; only the minister can do that.
But in the end we are all glad he did; think of the chaos. Schools may be closed tomorrow too, as it might snow again this evening. Lucky you all in the land of the cactus and the brush fires! You don't know what you're missing!!
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So far this year, we haven't even come close to a snow day. Fine by me, as the damn things must be made up at the end of June when nothing coming anywhere near "education" can possibly happen. Of course, the pols don't get that. They swoon for numbers, is all. Thou shalt school for 180 days....
Wouldn't this be nice! hahaha!
http://tywkiwdbi.blogspot.com/2012/02...
but not exactly politically correct.
http://tywkiwdbi.blogspot.com/2012/02...
but not exactly politically correct.
I'm sure it's a "fake", but it's funny anyway.
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The Shakespeare fairy tale is even worthier of circulation!
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The Dream We Carry: Selected and Last Poems (other topics)Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History (other topics)
Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History (other topics)
A Day in the Life of Ancient Rome (other topics)
Rome: A Cultural, Visual, and Personal History (other topics)
The wind was fierce, and those lovely stones get pretty cold. I don't know if there was a hypocaust; I didn't think to ask, and the guide talked about the Benedictine order and its history, and about the library mostly. We weren't able ot visit the library, unfortunately, as it is in a "closed" section of the monastery; only the 9 monks and a select few librarians are able to go there.
You can go for a spiritual retreat if you want. You can rent a room and stay for a week, or just a weekend.