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[Darcy]

Let us not forget Bonnie Prince Charlie.

[Darcy]

Derek wrote: "Good Darcy! I mean good that you are OK. Computer problems are a pain in the rear."

Yes, yes they are.

[Jane]

Wouldn't Prince Charles be Charles III?
If so, three might break the hex. :)

[Darcy]

On that note, he'd also be the first non-Stuart Charles. We should bring this to his attention Jane

[Jane]

Hey, you're right! I guess the Three Weird Sisters had jinxed the Stuarts [Scots all], so maybe the hex is broken for the Windsors. :)

[Dawn]

I just found this interesting article about Amazon discounting bestsellers:

Breaking News July 27, 2013

Yesterday Amazon.com quietly began discounting many bestselling hardcover titles between 50% and 65%, levels we've never seen in the history of Amazon or in the bricks-and-mortar price wars of the past. The books are from a range of major publishers and include, for example, Inferno by Dan Brown, which has a list price of $29.95 but is available on Amazon for $11.65, a 61% discount; And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini, listed for $28.95, offered at $12.04, a 58% discount; Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, listed at $24.95, available for $9.09, a 64% discount; and The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, listed at $17.99, available for $6.55, 64% off. A notable exception is The Cuckoo's Calling by J.K. Rowling, using the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, which is discounted 42%.

The discounts are far below the usual 40%-50% range sometimes offered by Amazon, warehouse clubs and other discounters and are more typical for remainders than frontlist hardcovers. In some cases, the hardcovers are priced below the Kindle editions.

"It's an open declaration of war against the industry," said Jack McKeown, president of Books & Books Westhampton Beach, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Like several people familiar with Amazon's move, he speculated that Amazon has been "emboldened" by the Justice Department's victory against five major publishers in the e-book agency model case as well as Wall Street's acceptance of continued losses by Amazon for now in the expectation of retail domination--and major profits--eventually. This last point was seen most recently on Thursday, when Amazon's quarterly results included a net loss and were below Wall Street expectations but did not provoke the usual rush to sell, as is the case with most companies whose results are disappointing.

Another possible reason for Amazon's boldness is its apparently cozy relationship with the Obama administration--whose Justice Department pursued the agency model case, which mainly benefited Amazon. This relationship will be highlighted this coming Tuesday, when the president will give another major speech on the economy and aiding the middle class at, of all places, the Amazon warehouse in Chattanooga, Tenn. This is roughly equivalent of going to a Wal-Mart and calling for more of the kinds of jobs it offers. --John Mutter

Article from Shelf Awareness http://shelf-awareness.com/booktrade....

[Bryn]

Simona wrote: "...I hope you left it by choice..."

I did, thanks. *~*

[Linda]

Thanks, Dawn.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Hmm. Interesting. Thanks Dawn.

[C.P.]

Bryn wrote: "Simona wrote: "...I hope you left it by choice..."

I did, thanks. *~*"

And what happens next? All Amgalant, all the time, or a new form of servitude? ;-)

[Bryn]

C.P. wrote: "And what happens next? All Amgalant, all the time, or a new form of servitude? ;-)"

I have an untaken leave payout, so I can pretend I'm on leave for a few months, and 'all Amgalant, all the time' is the idea, C.P., in my quiet coastal spot. Servitude can wait.

[C.P.]

Cool. Have fun! I am jealous, but that's okay. I am still happy for you.

[Jane]

Good for you, Bryn!!!

[Bryn]

We travel not for trafficking alone.

That was random.

[Jane]

It sounds profound...

[Bryn]

A poem that seduced me as a kid.

James Elroy Flecker, 'The Golden Road to Samarkand'.
We travel not for trafficking alone;
By hotter winds our fiery hearts are fanned:
For lust of knowing what should not be known
We take the Golden Road to Samarkand.

[Jane]

Lovely.

[C.P.]

Nice!

[happy]

Bryn wrote: "Terri wrote: "...what did you all do today? :D ..."

I had my last day in the job where I've been for thirteen years. I got lots of cake. And 2 litres of gin. Ought to leave work more often."

enjoy your time off :)

[happy]

Terri wrote: "Well I went to a Bull Sale today. (Did not buy a bull).
Then I had a neighbour come over and stick his arm down the back end of one of my cows and pop some cysts on her ovaries...what did you all d..."

Does this come under the heading of TMI?

[Simona]

Bryn wrote: "C.P. wrote: "And what happens next? All Amgalant, all the time, or a new form of servitude? ;-)"

I have an untaken leave payout, so I can pretend I'm on leave for a few months, and 'all Amgalant, ..."

Then your next work will really be fabolous. I'm happy for you.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

happy wrote: "Terri wrote: "Well I went to a Bull Sale today. (Did not buy a bull).
Then I had a neighbour come over and stick his arm down the back end of one of my cows and pop some cysts on her ovaries...what..."

Only if you are a squeamish city folk. ;)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Bryn, sorry I missed your post about the work farewell.

Congratulations on the new life changes. Sometimes we all just need to have a go at new things. We only get one life after all. :-)

[[deleted user]]

As I am obsessed with sports, I have a question about Cricket. What does it mean 'to have the Ashes'?

[Mark]

Derek wrote: "As I am obsessed with sports, I have a question about Cricket. What does it mean 'to have the Ashes'?"

this may help. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ashes

[[deleted user]]

Thank you for that Mark. It looks like it's quite a competitive rivalry.

[Bryn]

The Ashes is the only sport I get het up about. I am so the unsporty type otherwise. And don't tell Terri, but (view spoiler)[I'm a Pom when the cricket's on. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

LOL Bryn!

[Jane]

Thank you. I've learned something.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Bryn wrote: "The Ashes is the only sport I get het up about. I am so the unsporty type otherwise. And don't tell Terri, but [spoilers removed]"

Oh...*shakes fist* why you double crossing, lily livered......

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Anybody want to see my throne room? :D

Okay, not a throne room (since over here the Throne Room is another name for a toilet), it is actually my Reading Room and Den. Which includes the desk that I talk to you all from via the laptop.

The last two pictures in my profile pictures.
A member was interested in seeing the Den now I have finished renovating it. So that's why i have posted them today.
http://www.goodreads.com/photo/user/1...

[[deleted user]]

Very nice, Terri! That chair does look like a very comfortable Throne.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

It is a very big chair. lol. I ordered it out of a catalogue unseen and was surprised when I went to the store to pick it up. But it is bloody comfy!

[C.P.]

And the desk is great. Nice pics.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Thanks. I love all the hidey holes that writing desks have.

[Jane]

Terri wrote: "Thanks. I love all the hidey holes that writing desks have."

They are nice pix. I have a Governor Winthrop desk similar to yours and love it.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

They are wonderful aren't they. And if things get too messy or if little kids are coming over...you just close it up and lock it. ;)

[Jane]

Absolutely! Right--out of sight, out of mind!:)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

You got it. ;)

[Jane]

Sometimes I just close up the lid, to hide the messy papers and other stuff from myself! :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

haha! :D

[Simona]

very stately room...from there you rule, Terri! :)

[Simona]

Derek wrote: "As I am obsessed with sports, I have a question about Cricket. What does it mean 'to have the Ashes'?"

And there's an Elizabeth George book (mystery, not HF, alàs, but a good one), really à propos:Playing for the Ashes.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Simona wrote: "very stately room...from there you rule, Terri! :)"

That's it. hahaha! From here I rule this wee online kingdom of ours. :D

[Bobby]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.ne...

*sigh*

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

That's great.

[Lia]

We should celebrate. Terri past 10000 comments posted.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Oh no. I thought I might have escaped unnoticed. :D

[[deleted user]]

I'm going to make a trophy for Terri tomorrow! Trophies & plaques are my trade. The engraving will read... Presented to Terri. In Appreciation of being our fearless leader & at all times exhibiting a high level of integrity. You're 10,000 posts are an awe inspiring accomplishment. Your dedication to A&M is nothing short of amazing. 2,000 strong(almost). OK.. I guess it will have to be a plaque.lol

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

How big is that plaque going to have to be to fit all those words on???! LOL!!!
It will be expensive to ship to Australia. ;D