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Mar 07, 2013 03:47PM
It was boring for the most part. You didn't miss much. :)
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Dawn wrote: "Did you watch the last Academy Awards? If they ignored the orchestra, they started playing the music from Jaws. It was pretty funny. :)"Dawn beat me to it. :) I was reading through the new posts and the Oscars music came up. I was about to mention that in the Oscars the other day they used the Jaws music, and I agree, Dawn. It was pretty funny.
Wouldn't it be even funnier if they cut a politician off short with the Jaws music. I would buy a ticket to see that show. :)
Derek wrote: "No disrespect to anyone, but I'd rather bash my head against the wall than listen to any congressman talk for 8 hours."I couldn't watch anybody at all talk for 8 hours. Least of all a politician. :)
Besides...talk is cheap...
Dawn wrote: "It was boring for the most part. You didn't miss much. :)"Except Russell Crowe singing!
Academy Awards, Bobby.
Facetious...just completely dislike the notariety fakes (AKA actors) get when the real heroes in the world are apart from their families doing whats right in the world.
Linda wrote: "Hurrah for the orchestra. I passed on the Oscars this year. Wish I hadn't since the orchestra meant business."I have not watched the Oscars for years now. It has become too political and I doubt I will see one of the nominated films either.
I definitely don't get the joy from the Oscars that I used to when I was in my late teens/early twenties. i think it appealed to me more then. Now I am wiser and more jaded. I watch the Oscars for the Red Carpet though. For the fashion. I fast forward through most of the Oscars to look at the dresses of the award nominees, winners and presenters. :)
I don't look at them any more; I figure I'll see who/which picture won in the news the next day.
Have started reading Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere.My brain hurts. :p
Consequently, all my thoughts are fairly random.
Ha. I have heard Gaiman can do that to you. :)
Terri wrote: "Ha. I have heard Gaiman can do that to you. :)"The man's books should come with a Public Health Warning Label. :p
Monica posted this in a new thread, but I thought I would move it here.MOnica wrote:
Many of us felt the frustration when the Goodreads site went down for several hours today. A very good website to check and see if there is a global issue or if it is local for you is called: Is It Down Right Now? (There was an international crowd on the site today during the Goodreads outage.)
On that site, enter the domain name (Goodreads.com or any other site you want to check) at the top of the page and click on "CHECK". A report comes back telling you either that the site is down for everyone or it appears to be down just for you. Scroll down further on that page and there is an ongoing live chatroom where you can see what's happening with others.
Also, you can google a web site's twitter site to view up-to-date messages. Goodreads put up some messages during this outage. (You don't need a twitter account to view these messages.)
http://www.isitdownrightnow.com/
Mark wrote: "Never where is on BBC radio 4. New adaption.http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01r522y"
*coughs* I know. That's why I am reading it.
Benedict Cumberbatch fangirl here.
You think Gaiman will make your brain random? Try Robert Anton Wilson! I thought Gaiman was normal writing compared.
If you want to see a fillibuster in US Congress, Senator Rand Paul, KY, Rep., has been talking 8 hours. It's been a good while since anyone has fillibustered Congress. You may recall the movie, MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, where Jimmy Stewart fillibustered. Today we can see the real thing on TV. Very interesting to witness.
Crystal wrote: "You think Gaiman will make your brain random? Try Robert Anton Wilson! I thought Gaiman was normal writing compared."You got me curious. I see online that I could have
The Illuminatus! Trilogy: The Eye in the Pyramid/The Golden Apple/Leviathan through my library. You know that one?
Again?! Perhaps I should consider a job with the US Congress so that I can get paid to just talk nonsense for 8 hours a day.
Simona wrote: "Crystal wrote: "You think Gaiman will make your brain random? Try Robert Anton Wilson! I thought Gaiman was normal writing compared."You got me curious. I see online that I could have
The Illu..."
it will mess with your head. i never finished the first book. but do try it to see what you think.
Oh yes, I know that one. That was the first of his I read. Have fnord with it!
Tim wrote: "Anne wrote: "I'm beginning to envy you Terri."Never mind the US government, insurance companies are also using unmanned drones these days in the US as part of their loss control operations.
hopefu..."
All an insurance company has to do is offer a reduced rate and people will swarm to let them big brother them.
Lemmings?? In the States? Surely you jest!
LOL. Does that only happen in the States? I just think many people are so eager for a bargain that they are willing to give up far more of their personal liberties/information to gain it. Come to think if it, isn't that how scams work too?
I spoke too soon on drones in this thread the other day.The day after I said we wouldn't have drones here...I read an article in an Agricultural newspaper on drones for your farm. :)
Not like your drones of course. They are really only remote control helicopter and winged flying thingies.
For checking things around your farm and taking photos of certain areas of your farm.
They called them 'drones' in the article, but that made me laugh as they are fairly basic.
Crystal wrote: "Oh yes, I know that one. That was the first of his I read. Have fnord with it!"I'll see if I can obtain it from the library.
@ Mark: I probably won't finish it either, but now I want to try..the psychedelic effect makes me curious!
*Psichedelic effect = it will mess with your head. (OST from Psycho, or Shark)
Haven't heard about insurance drones, though one company offers an electronic tracker and gives discounts based on your "good driving habits."
A little interesting fact that has to do with the Ellis Peters Medieval book choice this much and a minor connection with Conspiracies of Rome one of the Ancient book choices this month.Derek Jacobi played Cadfael (Peters's series' protagonist) and there is a quote from the actor on the cover of the Blake's book.
I found an article "10 Things You May Not Know About the Vatican" http://www.history.com/news/10-things...
D wrote: "A little interesting fact that has to do with the Ellis Peters Medieval book choice this much and a minor connection with Conspiracies of Rome one of the Ancient book choices this month.Derek Jac..."
Well you seem to be paying attention. :)
Dawn wrote: "I found an article "10 Things You May Not Know About the Vatican" http://www.history.com/news/10-things..."Thanks for the link Dawn, very interesting reading.
Pope Francis I from Argentina. with a name choice like that he must love animals.
Digging up more bones. Not sure where to put this thread so I'll leave it up to the "Mods" to decide. An interesting article:'Medieval knight' unearthed in Edinburgh car park dig
The remains of a medieval knight or nobleman found underneath a car park are to be moved to make way for a university building.
The grave and evidence of a 13th Century monastery were uncovered when archaeologists were called to an Edinburgh Old Town building site.
An elaborate sandstone slab, with carvings of a Calvary Cross and ornate sword, marked the grave.
Read the article here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland...
At this rate, there will be no more usable car parks in the UK. I mean, think of all the conflict that wee island has had over the centuries. Almost as many as there are car parks.Though, I suppose it's fortunate the remains are not under the motorways. Could you imagine the M-5 being dug up for a Godwin's second cousin )thrice removed) beloved pony?
Seriously though, these finds are a truly enriching our knowledge of history and even sometimes clarifying or correcting assumptions/theories/oral traditions.
Guess "laid to rest" is just the first part of the phrase. The second part is "until we need the space for something else."
Hey gang, just thought I'd drop in and catch up on the threads a little. :) Sort of MIA at the moment, but hopefully back for a spell soon. In the meantime, I hope everyone is doing well and that the Ides is kind to us all. Cheers!
David wrote: "Hey gang, just thought I'd drop in and catch up on the threads a little. :) Sort of MIA at the moment, but hopefully back for a spell soon. In the meantime, I hope everyone is doing well and that t..."Hi David. Will you have a new book for us soon?
David wrote: "Hey gang, just thought I'd drop in and catch up on the threads a little. :) Sort of MIA at the moment, but hopefully back for a spell soon. In the meantime, I hope everyone is doing well and that t..."Oh David..you are a bloody saviour! It is my dad's birthday today. (Ides of March)
Lucky you reminded me. I will remember to call him shortly. It is only 7am here in Australia, so I have time..I must beat my brother in calling Dad so that I am number one child on his birthday. :D
Oh...and nice to hear from you. Hope you are well.
Monica wrote: "Digging up more bones. Not sure where to put this thread so I'll leave it up to the "Mods" to decide. An interesting article:'Medieval knight' unearthed in Edinburgh car park dig
The remains of ..."
Great article, Monica. I shall add it to one of the medieval threads. :)
Hi Margaret,I'm working like mad, so hopefully. Had a few setback at the end of January so it slowed me down a bit, but I'm back at it, with a vengeance. :)
Hi Terri,
Lol! Glad to be of service, even if inadvertently. :) I hope your dad has a lovely birthday. Cheers!
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