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Goodness, sometimes I wonder! Well, let's emulate the empaths...what are you all reading right now? What is reading, you ask? It's what you do when you put your trader in rest mode and run to the little traders room or your connection drops for whatever reason.....
I'll start!
I'm in the middle of the 5th book of the Dark Tower series by Stephen King, about 100 pages into Chainfire by Terry Goodkind-the Sword of Truth series, a bit of Skipping Christmas by John Grisham and bout halfway through an old edition of Esquire...don't ask why, but I really like that magazine....and the boards of course.
Who's next?
Player of Couri
I'm reading the fourth volume of Batman: No Man's Land, and working my way through the Birds of Prey series. I'm 25 and this is my first serious foray into comic books, so I probably won't be bringing my head above water for awhile.
Besides these boards, I also read the Straight Dope Boards (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb) several hours a day at work. And at home.
- Player of Nyken
Besides these boards, I also read the Straight Dope Boards (http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb) several hours a day at work. And at home.
- Player of Nyken
I think I'm halfway through "The Witching Hour", maybe halfway through Book 3 of the Dark Elf Trilogy (the first set), just started Harry Potter "The Order of the Phoenix". Oh, and I keep flipping through but not committing myself on a biography on the Pharoah Hatshepsut. There's probably more. No, I know there's more, but those are the ones I was trying to finish...
Because Trading is an art, baby.
Because Trading is an art, baby.
I just finished and submitted my second book for DR Entitled 'Tales of Arthe Dale' which are tales I've written about the Flowers found in Arthe Dale. My first book that was submitted nearly three years ago and then lost in QC was 'Tales of Aesery' which was a collection of flower-based myths about Aesery.
I plan to do every province eventually.
Also these last two weeks I have been working on my 12th wedding consultation for a DR couple. I have been helping the bride and groom with everything from clothing desgins, to the cake, to the actual wedding ceremony which a good friend of mine will be performing.
I'm taking all my classes on-line this semester, so I have about 4 papers to research and write plus two quizzes.
I'm also working on my own books. Short stories as they occur to me, and a novel.
I'm also helping my mother sell books on-line. My husband has started his own card-selling (Magic:The Gathering) site and he is also selling books, discount books in contrast to my mother's vintage and collectible books.
Plus I've been going to the gym for a hour a day at the local YMCA.
Oh yes, and I'm converting my DR-based sites over to one big site where you'll be able to find all my interesting notes and lists.
Busy As A Bee,
Stephanie, player of Nirveli
A dark brown Zoluren marnet scampers after a small beetle then chitters with disappointment as the insect unfurls its wings and flies away.
I plan to do every province eventually.
Also these last two weeks I have been working on my 12th wedding consultation for a DR couple. I have been helping the bride and groom with everything from clothing desgins, to the cake, to the actual wedding ceremony which a good friend of mine will be performing.
I'm taking all my classes on-line this semester, so I have about 4 papers to research and write plus two quizzes.
I'm also working on my own books. Short stories as they occur to me, and a novel.
I'm also helping my mother sell books on-line. My husband has started his own card-selling (Magic:The Gathering) site and he is also selling books, discount books in contrast to my mother's vintage and collectible books.
Plus I've been going to the gym for a hour a day at the local YMCA.
Oh yes, and I'm converting my DR-based sites over to one big site where you'll be able to find all my interesting notes and lists.
Busy As A Bee,
Stephanie, player of Nirveli
A dark brown Zoluren marnet scampers after a small beetle then chitters with disappointment as the insect unfurls its wings and flies away.
I guess I will throw my current reading into the mix along with some previous things.
I am currently reading the second book of Stephen King's Dark Tower series after being pushed toward it by my wife. It is `okay? so far but not exactly my favorite style of writing. I should note that my rules on reading involve never starting a series until the author has finished it and then I tend to just read it straight through. Otherwise I forget things when it takes them 2 years to put out the next book.
Recent reading included Dan Brown's "The Rule of 4" and "Angels and Demons", the second being the better book in my humble opinion. Before that it was Robin Hobb's 3rd trilogy that probably brought an end to a series.
I like to find things that deal with trading in a medieval/fantasy setting but those are hard to find so I welcome recommendations on that. Series that I did like that included trading with or without a fantasy setting are: Raymond Feist's "Rise of the Merchant Prince" (though all the books leading up to it and after it are great), his Empire trilogy, and Hobb's Liveship Trader series. I also enjoyed James Clavell's Tai Pan, Gai-Jin, King Rat and Noble House (recommended to me by Godrich).
I have a list of series to read when the authors finally complete them but I?m not holding my breath. :)
Best Regards,
~GM Arnimas
"Wealth is not his that has it, but his who enjoys it."
-Benjamin Franklin
I am currently reading the second book of Stephen King's Dark Tower series after being pushed toward it by my wife. It is `okay? so far but not exactly my favorite style of writing. I should note that my rules on reading involve never starting a series until the author has finished it and then I tend to just read it straight through. Otherwise I forget things when it takes them 2 years to put out the next book.
Recent reading included Dan Brown's "The Rule of 4" and "Angels and Demons", the second being the better book in my humble opinion. Before that it was Robin Hobb's 3rd trilogy that probably brought an end to a series.
I like to find things that deal with trading in a medieval/fantasy setting but those are hard to find so I welcome recommendations on that. Series that I did like that included trading with or without a fantasy setting are: Raymond Feist's "Rise of the Merchant Prince" (though all the books leading up to it and after it are great), his Empire trilogy, and Hobb's Liveship Trader series. I also enjoyed James Clavell's Tai Pan, Gai-Jin, King Rat and Noble House (recommended to me by Godrich).
I have a list of series to read when the authors finally complete them but I?m not holding my breath. :)
Best Regards,
~GM Arnimas
"Wealth is not his that has it, but his who enjoys it."
-Benjamin Franklin
My bad there. "The Rule of 4" by Caldwell and Thomason. I was thinking of "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons" I did read "The Rule of 4" after those though. It didn't flow as smoothly to me, it seemed they wanted to do a book like Brown's but I found it a bit predictable and slower paced. It was an 'okay' read, but just not as well put together in my eyes.
As far as other books by Dan Brown, "Digital Fortress" and "Deception Point" were both good but don't delve into the historical in the same ways as the above two by him did, which is what I liked best about them.
Best Regards,
~GM Arnimas
"Wealth is not his that has it, but his who enjoys it."
-Benjamin Franklin
As far as other books by Dan Brown, "Digital Fortress" and "Deception Point" were both good but don't delve into the historical in the same ways as the above two by him did, which is what I liked best about them.
Best Regards,
~GM Arnimas
"Wealth is not his that has it, but his who enjoys it."
-Benjamin Franklin
>Goodness, sometimes I wonder! Well, let's emulate the empaths...what are you all reading right now?
The newest issues of Journal of Applied Physics, Applied Physics Letters (including my article a few months ago!), Journal of Crystal Growth, Semiconductor Science and Technology, etc. You know, really exciting stuff.
Apu
The newest issues of Journal of Applied Physics, Applied Physics Letters (including my article a few months ago!), Journal of Crystal Growth, Semiconductor Science and Technology, etc. You know, really exciting stuff.
Apu
I'm reading the Shannara series again after a very long time and just before that Dolores Claiborne (never had read that... and it's good!)
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Player of a few too many
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Player of a few too many
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Sometimes when you cry no one sees your tears.
Sometimes when you are worried no one sees your pain.
Sometimes when you are happy no one see you smile.
But fart just one time...
jeez, i almost didn't want to post after all you well-readers. WWJD? gonna have to pick me up a copy of that. these books can be found in scattered locations throughout my house opened or marked to various stages of completeness: buying of the president 2004 (i know, i read slow), every cat's survival guide to living with a neurotic owner, como te llamas, baby?, twentieth century-history of the world from 1901 to 2000, current issue of florida water resources journal, current issue of computer gaming magazine, how to program c++, time out new your, nicky the jazz cat, how to keep your air-cooled volkswagen alive, and the manual to rome total war.
no wonder i feel unaccomplished.
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"Simutronics' design motto is 'More Fun. Less Tedium.'"
-Hero Journey FAQ
"Honest men don't make no coin, and coin don't make no honest man..."
-Typhi, or prolly someone smarter
no wonder i feel unaccomplished.
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"Simutronics' design motto is 'More Fun. Less Tedium.'"
-Hero Journey FAQ
"Honest men don't make no coin, and coin don't make no honest man..."
-Typhi, or prolly someone smarter
Deception Point, awesome...The DaVinci Code, read it before the movie comes out...
Both I finished in under a week...couldn't put them down, and I don't read all the time.
I'm currently reading "The Zero Game" by Brad Meltzer. Awesome book that talks about corruption in some of the most interesting places of the White House and surrounding governmental bodies. I love government espionage.
~Brady, player of I'm a Lover Not a Fighter Elavin Rismel.
It sounds great, but I think it could use a little more cow bell.
Both I finished in under a week...couldn't put them down, and I don't read all the time.
I'm currently reading "The Zero Game" by Brad Meltzer. Awesome book that talks about corruption in some of the most interesting places of the White House and surrounding governmental bodies. I love government espionage.
~Brady, player of I'm a Lover Not a Fighter Elavin Rismel.
It sounds great, but I think it could use a little more cow bell.
Speaking of the DaVinci Code...I just can't see Tom Hanks in the lead...I'm having issues with that.
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Violence does not lead to more violence. The truth is that ineffective, unfocused violence leads to more death. However fully thought through, well executed violence never leads to more violence because afterwards, the other guys are all dead.
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Violence does not lead to more violence. The truth is that ineffective, unfocused violence leads to more death. However fully thought through, well executed violence never leads to more violence because afterwards, the other guys are all dead.
<< Speaking of the DaVinci Code...I just can't see Tom Hanks in the lead...I'm having issues with that. >>
You know, I sort of had a problem with it at first, even though I love most of his films. However, Hanks has slowly become one of my favorite actors. He reminds me of Stewart in that he doesn't take on the same roles over and over and tends to surprise me when I don't know that he'll do well in something. Not many actors can make you watch them for an hour of almost no conversation at all ::chuckle:: Too many actors out there also play the same roles: football coach, police officer, lawyer...and that's about it. He's had one of the widest variety of roles so I'm crossing my fingers here. :)
Best Regards,
~GM Arnimas
"Wealth is not his that has it, but his who enjoys it."
-Benjamin Franklin
You know, I sort of had a problem with it at first, even though I love most of his films. However, Hanks has slowly become one of my favorite actors. He reminds me of Stewart in that he doesn't take on the same roles over and over and tends to surprise me when I don't know that he'll do well in something. Not many actors can make you watch them for an hour of almost no conversation at all ::chuckle:: Too many actors out there also play the same roles: football coach, police officer, lawyer...and that's about it. He's had one of the widest variety of roles so I'm crossing my fingers here. :)
Best Regards,
~GM Arnimas
"Wealth is not his that has it, but his who enjoys it."
-Benjamin Franklin
I haven't read the book so I can't have an opinion on Tom Hanks playing a character from it, but I have to agree totally that he is definitely a fine actor in any role I've seen him in. I have always thought of Jimmy Stewart when thinking of Tom Hanks as well. Well, maybe not in Bosom Buddies... But in his acting as well as the person you see in interviews. Both have the same kind, gentle humbleness about them. Both have a place in my favorite actors of all time file.
Player of Couri
Player of Couri
I personaly think Harrison Ford would be great for the lead. But I think Tom Hanks wil ldo jsut fine, he is an actor able to pull off a ton of roles. Nobody thought he could do a Drama, then he did Philidalphia. Nobody thought hed be bale to do a war movie, then he did Saving Private Ryan. hell do a great job. Anybody know whos directing it?
I personally love Tom Hanks as an actor but for some odd reason I kept picturing a Skeet Ulrichish type actor for the role. I'm sure Hanks will give the role a crediable performance, however. I'm really looking forward to the movie. And Ron Howard is slated for the director.
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Violence does not lead to more violence. The truth is that ineffective, unfocused violence leads to more death. However fully thought through, well executed violence never leads to more violence because afterwards, the other guys are all dead.
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Violence does not lead to more violence. The truth is that ineffective, unfocused violence leads to more death. However fully thought through, well executed violence never leads to more violence because afterwards, the other guys are all dead.
>I like to find things that deal with trading in a medieval/fantasy setting but those are hard to find so I welcome recommendations on that.
Well this doesn't fit the bill completely (maybe just 85%), but give Salt by Mark Kurlansky a look. It's a really fascinating non-fiction about the pivotal role common salt played in world economics up until the industrial era. Waiting on my nighttable currently is Spice by Jack Turner, which was a gift from a friend who bought it for me because I was always raving about Salt ;)
Well this doesn't fit the bill completely (maybe just 85%), but give Salt by Mark Kurlansky a look. It's a really fascinating non-fiction about the pivotal role common salt played in world economics up until the industrial era. Waiting on my nighttable currently is Spice by Jack Turner, which was a gift from a friend who bought it for me because I was always raving about Salt ;)
>Reading right now Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.
Awesome, awesome book. But then Pratchett is always amazing. Even at his absolute worst, he's still just incredibly good. About the only negative to Good Omens is that it isn't in American English which means I had to stop and translate on occasion for fear I might miss a good bit.
>Doomsday Armageddon with a funny twist.
That's like saying a Klein bottle is a little odd.
About the only problems with Pratchett are that his puns are so sneaky they ambush you three pages later and only then do you realize just how sick he really is ... when its too late to do anything about it and the more you know about everything ... the more warped he gets.
Good Omens was a lot more warped than even Pratchett's usual, I think because of Neil Gaiman's influence. They seem to potentiate each other in a very peculiar way.
Awesome, awesome book. But then Pratchett is always amazing. Even at his absolute worst, he's still just incredibly good. About the only negative to Good Omens is that it isn't in American English which means I had to stop and translate on occasion for fear I might miss a good bit.
>Doomsday Armageddon with a funny twist.
That's like saying a Klein bottle is a little odd.
About the only problems with Pratchett are that his puns are so sneaky they ambush you three pages later and only then do you realize just how sick he really is ... when its too late to do anything about it and the more you know about everything ... the more warped he gets.
Good Omens was a lot more warped than even Pratchett's usual, I think because of Neil Gaiman's influence. They seem to potentiate each other in a very peculiar way.
