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My short list **When the e-reader is low and you receive the "pop up" that you need to plug in for more juice. **When you access the kindle store and the connection doesn't go through **When you first try to create your account and set up your stuff on the kindle **When the book you ordered...

In the academic world, you do so for the love of doing it. I think the same thing should apply for the kind of reviews that you are speaking about.

So, what does your avatar mean and why did you choose it? Not sure mine has a deeper meaning other than being the drink that sustains life itself. I chose it because I love coffee......A LOT! So, how's 'bout you and your avatar? Thanks readsalot for the good idea.

I'm seeing nothing under the "similar threads" item. Stay tuned!

I wold love to hear the argument that art should only be about "serious" things. What line of reasoning do you think such an argument would be?

Wow......just wow. The guy made a general statement and now you're taking off on him. There is nothing "personal" in his post. You moderators seriously need to consider how you come across to members and consider that brow-beating people isn't good for the health of this place. You guys...

As usual, post #76 is magnificent Peder. The Edith Wharton mentioning reminds me of a story that I read about her numerous times. I believe it concerned Willa Cather winning a prize for One of Ours. Supposedly, Wharton wrote a congratulatory letter and the contents of it were truly...

What an awesome thread to reanimate! Good job Ronny. :) My vote is definitely "no" on this. I shared it somewhere else, but I will reiterate it now. I heard a report of a librarian who read a book at work, one at home, and had an audiobook for her daily commutes. I've kept that routine up...

I have to say Peder that at first, I was shocked to learn that you had read 50 shades. That goes to say, I was going with popular opinion that Meadow cited. Of course, I realize the error. I suppose some day I will emerge from the mountain of books in my home and scream "alright!, I'll read...

It's amazing how just when a president thinks he's out of the foreign policy woods, he's pulled right back in. I'm noticing a lot of "unhappy warrior," and "reluctant warrior" president themed news articles as of late. More proof that history chooses the leader, not the leader choosing...

Just finished Neil Sheehan's A bright shining lie. This book is about a man named John Paul Vann who went to Vietnam as a military advisor, and later on, as a civilian advisor. Sheehan was a part of a press corps that included Peter Arnett and David Halberstam. Vann provides insight to the...

Oh yes, I love the similar threads item-a definite winner really.

I really like this question and it's quite valid. When I was younger, I loved reading Easter 1916 and look down on writings about the natural world. To me, it was vapid and just plain silly when "heavier" issues are present. Later on, I began to grasp that many poets by writing about the...

Be sure to let us in on your works from the Emerald Isle in the writing section. Greeting from the American heartland! :)

Yes, the "hate-hype" can be just as problematic as "OMG, this is great!-hype." Which is why it is important to take opinions with a grain of salt and read it for a final verdict.

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O.K.-did you have to make me your avatar? Dude, not cool. ;) On a serious note, I believe there are a number of reputed chemical sites and military units. If they also took out armored units and air defense systems, the rebels would have more of a chance against the regime.

Looks like the French will be the witting allies of a strike http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2407764/We-know-Brits-counted-White-House-snub-US-France-prepare-strike-Syria-early-TOMORROW-chemical-attack-killed-1-429.html Anyone know of a link to the debate in parliament over the...

How about this one??

Even when a part of the site is alive, we look dead. Zombies we are. o_O