Archive for February, 2009

I Wonder If Alastair Harper Got Free Books

February 28, 2009
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Again, I wish I lived in England.
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Slowly, I’ll Learn

February 26, 2009
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Slowly, I’ll Learn

In 2009, I would like to review each book that I read. Whether my personal reaction to a book is a review is up for debate. (Last year, I tried one or two book reviews. But, I guess, each review focused on me as opposed to the book. Maybe that’s how I write book...
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Lost Discussion (Spoilers in the Comments)

February 25, 2009
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(Spoilers in the Comments)
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Anton’s Pizza

February 22, 2009
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Anton’s Pizza

Just call it. – sponsor – – sponsor –
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Should celebrities be good public speakers?

February 22, 2009
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Should celebrities be good public speakers?

Dan Zak at the Washington Post thinks they should.  His argument is compelling. – read. like. support. – – read. like. support. –
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[the news (remixed)] Should celebrities be good public speakers?

February 22, 2009
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Dan Zak at the Washington Post thinks they should.  His argument is compelling.
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[casting call] February 2009

February 21, 2009
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[casting call] February 2009

as planned, nonpretentious will have open registration (a.k.a. a casting call) for the next seven (7) days. nonpretentious would love to hear from people who: write like Murakami, fight like Jack Bauer, kill crossword puzzles like Jon Stewart, mix optimism with cynicism, wish life’s soundtrack was composed by Jon Brion, or memorized the Saved...
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Brilliant! But…never seen?

February 20, 2009
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Brilliant! But…never seen?

So, as you may all know, I’m a communication arts major in college. That being said, I have “labs” just like physics, chemistry, and biology majors have labs. These labs, however, are not boring and do not involve chemicals, pig livers, or chloroplast. Instead, we watch movies and TV shows. So, all semester long,...
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Bonnie Hunt Must Be An Amazing Woman

February 19, 2009
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Bonnie Hunt Must Be An Amazing Woman

After finding the website,  I am now fascinated by this show. Click on photo to enlarge. (Fan mail from Bonnie Hunt’s website.  My notes added in red.)
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