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The village of Anjuna, located in the coastal Indian state of Goa, has been one of the premier destinations on the global rave scene for nearly two decades. The birthplace of Goa trance, the most psychedelic variety of electronic dance music, Anjuna first attracted adventurous Westerners in the 1970s who were drawn there by its tropical beaches, tolerant locals, and readily available drugs. Today, rave tourists travel to Goa to take part in round-the-clock dance parties and lose themselves in the crowds, the music, and the drugs. But do they really escape where they come from and who they are?
A rich and theoretically sophisticated ethnography, Psychedelic White explains how race plays out in Goa's white counterculture and grapples with how to make sense of racism when it is not supposed to be there. Goa is a site of particularly revealing forms of interracial collision, and contrary to author Arun Saldanha's expectations that the nature of rave would create an inclusive atmosphere, he repeatedly witnessed stark segregation between white and Indian tourists. He came to understand race in its creative dimension as a shifting and fuzzy assemblage of practices, environments, sounds, and substances—dance skills, sunlight, conversation, cannabis, and tea. In doing so, his work shows how the rave scene in Goa harbors conflicting tendencies regarding race. The complicated intersection of cultures and phenotypes, Saldanha asserts, helps to consolidate whiteness. Race emerges not through rigid boundaries but rather through what he terms viscosity, the degree to which bodies gather together for pleasure and self-transformation.
Challenging the prevailing conception of racial difference as a purely social construction and offering building on the works of Gilles Deleuze and Flix Guattari, Psychedelic White presents nothing less than a new materialist approach to race.
Arun Saldanha is assistant professor of geography at the University of Minnesota.
This systematic overview of moments in Deleuze's corpus where space is implicitly or explicitly theorized shows why he can be called the twentieth century's most interesting thinker of space. Anyone with an interest in refining such concepts as territory, assemblage, body, event and Anthropocene will learn much from the "geophilosophy" which Deleuze and Guattari proposed for our critical times.
This systematic overview of moments in Deleuze's corpus where space is implicitly or explicitly theorized shows why he can be called the twentieth century's most interesting thinker of space. Anyone with an interest in refining such concepts as territory, assemblage, body, event and Anthropocene will learn much from the "geophilosophy" which Deleuze and Guattari proposed for our critical times.
What transpires is a sustained meditation on self-reflexivity as the author teeters at the limit of his investigation—his own fear of birds. The result is an intimate portrayal of the miners' world of conspiracy theory, anti-Semitism, and whiteness, all inscribed one way or another by pigeon matters, and seen through the anguished eyes of a birdphobe. This bestiary experiment through a phobic gaze concludes with a critique on the visual trope in anthropology's self-reflexive turn.
An ethnographer with a taste for philosophy, Song writes in a distinctive descriptive and analytical style, obsessed with his locale and its inhabitants, constantly monitoring his own reactions and his impact on others, but always teasing out larger implications to his subject.
A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking's book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?
Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and "arrows of time," of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected. With exciting images and profound imagination, Stephen Hawking brings us closer to the ultimate secrets at the very heart of creation.
Join David Ponder on his incredible journey to discover the Seven Decisions for Success that can turn any life around, no matter how hopeless a situation may seem. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestseller, The Traveler's Gift is the continuation of David Ponder's story in The Traveler's Summit.
Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to you how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical expertise but gave him the mental discipline to control his personal problems-self-image, work pressure, competition. Indeed, mastering the spiritual goals in martial arts can dramatically alter the quality of your life-enriching your relationships with people, as well as helping you make use of all your abilities.
With The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Kuhn challenged long-standing linear notions of scientific progress, arguing that transformative ideas don't arise from the day-to-day, gradual process of experimentation and data accumulation but that the revolutions in science, those breakthrough moments that disrupt accepted thinking and offer unanticipated ideas, occur outside of "normal science," as he called it. Though Kuhn was writing when physics ruled the sciences, his ideas on how scientific revolutions bring order to the anomalies that amass over time in research experiments are still instructive in our biotech age.
This new edition of Kuhn's essential work in the history of science includes an insightful introduction by Ian Hacking, which clarifies terms popularized by Kuhn, including paradigm and incommensurability, and applies Kuhn's ideas to the science of today. Usefully keyed to the separate sections of the book, Hacking's introduction provides important background information as well as a contemporary context. Newly designed, with an expanded index, this edition will be eagerly welcomed by the next generation of readers seeking to understand the history of our perspectives on science.
George R.R. Martin's New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a "good" king to usurp the throne of a "bad" one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medieval mores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feminist ideals?Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Game of Thrones series Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of Game of Thrones Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modern America to explore intriguing topics such as the strange creatures of Westeros, the incestuous relationship of Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and what the kings of Westeros can show us about virtue and honor (or the lack thereof) as they play their game of thrones
Essential reading for fans, Game of Thrones and Philosophy will enrich your experience of your favorite medieval fantasy series.
Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog.
With publication timed to coincide with the release of the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1), this book will be the definitive guide for all fans looking to appreciate the series on a deeper level.Covers a range of intriguing topics such as the redemption of Severus Snape, the power of love, and destiny in the wizarding world Gives you a new perspective on Harry Potter characters, plot lines, and themes Makes a perfect companion to the Harry Potter books and movies
Packed with interesting ideas and insights, The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy is an ideal companion for anyone interested in unraveling the subtext and exploring the greater issues at work in the story.
"A genuine spiritual quest. ... Extraordinary." — New York Times
The science classic made more accessible
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Stephen Hawking's worldwide bestseller A Brief History of Time remains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for years readers have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts—the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe. A Briefer History of Time is Professor Hawking's response.
Although "briefer," this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking's earlier work. A Briefer History of Time both clarifies and expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest developments in the field—from string theory to the search for a unified theory of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating and must-have addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.
With a foreword by Ryo Horikawa, the Japanese voice of Vegeta, Dragon Ball Z Its Over 9,000. When Worldviews Collide is the first e-book to explain where Its Over 9,000! came from, how the original video spread to receive over 7 million views, and why it continues to be such a popular catchphrase.
Featuring a thoroughly researched analysis of Goku and Vegetas colliding worldviews, this e-book helps the reader better understand why conflict is necessary for profound personal growth and character development.
Referencing East Asian belief systems and high tech futuristic paradigms, Derek Padula, the author of The Dao of Dragon Ball book and blog, provides a deeper understanding of this epic story and the inherent values within it.
It will forever change the way we look at Dragon Ball Z.
Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to answer essential questions such as: What do the struggles of "vegetarian" vampires who control their biological urge for human blood say about free will? Are vampires morally absolved if they kill only animals and not people? From a feminist perspective, is Edward a romantic hero or is he just a stalker? Is Jacob "better" for Bella than Edward?
As absorbing as the Meyer novels themselves, Twilight and Philosophy:
Twilight and Philosophy is a must-have companion for every Twilight fan, whether you're new to the series or have followed it since the beginning.
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practise resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms, and, if it proved to be mean, why then to get the whole and genuine meanness of it, and publish its meanness to the world; or if it were sublime, to know it by experience, and be able to give a true account of it in my next excursion. "
— Henry David Thoreau, Walden
Katniss Everdeen is "the girl who was on fire," but she is also the girl who made us think, dream, question authority, and rebel. The post-apocalyptic world of Panem's twelve districts is a divided society on the brink of war and struggling to survive, while the Capitol lives in the lap of luxury and pure contentment. At every turn in the Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and their many allies wrestle with harrowing choices and ethical dilemmas that push them to the brink. Is it okay for Katniss to break the law to ensure her family's survival? Do ordinary moral rules apply in the Arena? Can the world of The Hunger Games shine a light into the dark corners of our world? Why do we often enjoy watching others suffer? How can we distinguish between what's Real and Not Real? This book draws on some of history's most engaging philosophical thinkers to take you deeper into the story and its themes, such as sacrifice, altruism, moral choice, and gender.Gives you new insights into the Hunger Games series and its key characters, plot lines, and ideas Examines important themes such as the state of nature, war, celebrity, authenticity, and social class Applies the perspective of some of world's greatest minds, such as Charles Darwin, Thomas Hobbes, Friedrich Nietzsche, Plato, and Immanuel Kant to the Hunger Games trilogy Covers all three books in the Hunger Games trilogy
An essential companion for Hunger Games fans, this book will take you deeper into the dystopic world of Panem and into the minds and motivations of those who occupy it.
Commentary by Henry James, Robert Frost, Matthew Arnold, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Henry David Thoreau
The definitive collection of Emerson's major speeches, essays, and poetry, The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson chronicles the life's work of a true "American Scholar." As one of the architects of the transcendentalist movement, Emerson embraced a philosophy that championed the individual, emphasized independent thought, and prized "the splendid labyrinth of one's own perceptions." More than any writer of his time, he forged a style distinct from his European predecessors and embodied and defined what it meant to be an American. Matthew Arnold called Emerson's essays "the most important work done in prose."
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Looking both east and west, in bulletins from the past and from far afield, Oliver Burkeman introduces us to an unusual group of people who share a single, surprising way of thinking about life. Whether experimental psychologists, terrorism experts, Buddhists, hardheaded business consultants, Greek philosophers, or modern-day gurus, they argue that in our personal lives, and in society at large, it's our constant effort to be happy that is making us miserable. And that there is an alternative path to happiness and success that involves embracing failure, pessimism, insecurity, and uncertainty—the very things we spend our lives trying to avoid. Thought-provoking, counterintuitive, and ultimately uplifting, The Antidote is the intelligent person's guide to understanding the much-misunderstood idea of happiness.
The Final Fantasy universe is packed with compelling characters and incredible storylines. In this book, you'll take a fascinating look at the deeper issues that Final Fantasy forces players to think about while trying to battle their way to the next level, such as: Does Cloud really exist (or should we really care)? Is Kefka really insane? Are Moogles part of a socialist conspiracy? Does the end of the game justify the means?
As Mages, Moogles, fiends, and Kefka are mashed together with the likes of Machiavelli, Marx, Foucault, and Kafka, you'll delve into crucial topics such as madness, nihilism, environmental ethics, Shintoism, the purpose of life, and much more.Examines the philosophical issues behind one of the world's oldest and most popular video-game series Offers new perspectives on Final Fantasy characters and themes Gives you a psychological advantage--or at least a philosophical one--against your Final Fantasy enemies Allows you to apply the wisdom of centuries of philosophy to any game in the series, including Final Fantasy XIII
Guaranteed to add a new dimension to your understanding of the Final Fantasy universe, this book is the ultimate companion to the ultimate video-game series.
Works include:
As A Man Thinketh by James Allen
The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine
Alcibiades I by Plato
Alexandria and her Schools by Charles Kingsley
An 'Attic' Philosopher by Emile Souvestre
An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Taste, and of the Origin of our Ideas of Beauty, etc. by Frances Reynolds
An Essay on the Beautiful by Plotinus
An Introduction to Philosophy by George Stuart Fullerton
The Analects of Confucius by James Legge
The Analysis of Mind by Bertrand Russell
The Ancient East by D. G. Hogarth
SUN TZU ON THE ART OF WAR by Sun Tzu
The Basis of Morality by Annie Besant
Bergson and His Philosophy by J. Alexander Gunn
Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche
The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura
Book of Wise Sayings by W. A. Clouston
The Breath of Life by John Burroughs
Bushido, the Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobé
The Conditions of Existence as Affecting the Perpetuation of Living Beings by Thomas H. Huxley
The Complete Angler 1653 by Isaak Walton
The Conquest of Fear by Basil King
Cosmic Consciousness by Ali Nomad
Creative Unity by Rabindranath Tagore
The Critique of Practical Reason by Immanuel Kant
Death by Maurice Maeterlinck
Hints Towards the Formation of a More Comprehensive Theory of Life by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
A History of Freedom of Thought by John Bagnell Bury History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Isaac Husik
The Idea of God in Early Religions by F. B. Jevons
Initiation into Philosophy by Emile Faguet
Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato by Thomas Taylor
Kant's Theory of Knowledge by Harold Arthur Prichard
The Law and the Word by Thomas Troward
Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes
Man And Superman by George Bernard Shaw
On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
Pragmatism by William James
Principles of Philosophy by Rene Descartes
Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Tragic Sense of Life by Miguel de Unamuno
What is Property? by P. J. Proudhon
Where No Fear Was: A Book About Fear by Arthur Christopher Benson
Within You is the Power by Henry Thomas Hamblin
Fundamental Principals of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant
Thus Spake Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche
A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume
The Problems of Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
The Ethics by Benedict de Spinoza
Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking offers seventy-seven of Dennett's most successful "imagination-extenders and focus-holders" meant to guide you through some of life's most treacherous subject matter: evolution, meaning, mind, and free will. With patience and wit, Dennett deftly deploys his thinking tools to gain traction on these thorny issues while offering readers insight into how and why each tool was built.
Alongside well-known favorites like Occam's Razor and reductio ad absurdum lie thrilling descriptions of Dennett's own creations: Trapped in the Robot Control Room, Beware of the Prime Mammal, and The Wandering Two-Bitser. Ranging across disciplines as diverse as psychology, biology, computer science, and physics, Dennett's tools embrace in equal measure light-heartedness and accessibility as they welcome uninitiated and seasoned readers alike. As always, his goal remains to teach you how to "think reliably and even gracefully about really hard questions."
A sweeping work of intellectual seriousness that's also studded with impish delights, Intuition Pumps offers intrepid thinkers—in all walks of life—delicious opportunities to explore their pet ideas with new powers.
-- Francis Collins, Director, National Human Genome Research Institute
Many of history's greatest thinkers have wrestled with the ultimate question of belief and nonbelief in God. Though it might seem unlikely that any new arguments could possibly be raised on either side, the twentieth century managed to produce two men who each made brilliant, new, and lasting arguments, one in favor of belief and one opposed. Few spokesmen have ever championed their respective positions better than Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis. Sadly, as far as we know, they never met or debated each other directly.
In The Question of God their arguments are placed side by side, as if they were standing at podiums in a shared room. Both thought carefully about the flaws and alternatives to their positions; each considered the other's views. Both men considered the problem of pain and suffering, the nature of love and sex, and the ultimate meaning of life and death. Here, with their debate made explicit, we can take ringside seats at one of history's most profound encounters.
For more than twenty-five years Armand Nicholi has studied the philosophical writings of both men, and has taught a popular course at Harvard that compares the two worldviews. In The Question of God he presents the fruits of years of labor among the published and unpublished writings of Lewis and Freud, including an extensive exploration of their private letters. He allows them to speak for themselves on every major question of belief and nonbelief, but also skillfully draws conclusions from their own lives. Why did Freud have such difficulty maintaining lifelong friendships? How did Lewis's friendships change after his transition from atheism to belief? Why was Freud unable to willfully ignore his own internal moral sense, even though he believed it to be purely a product of socialization and not in any way eternally "true"?
The Question of God may be the best book about belief and nonbelief ever written, since it does not presuppose which answer is correct. Instead, it uses two of history's most articulate spokesmen to present arguments on both sides. In the end, readers must join Nicholi's hundreds of former students in deciding for themselves which path to follow.
"The Perennial Philosophy," Aldous Huxley writes, "may be found among the traditional lore of peoples in every region of the world, and in its fully developed forms it has a place in every one of the higher religions."
With great wit and stunning intellect—drawing on a diverse array of faiths, including Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Christian mysticism, and Islam—Huxley examines the spiritual beliefs of various religious traditions and explains how they are united by a common human yearning to experience the divine. The Perennial Philosophy includes selections from Meister Eckhart, Rumi, and Lao Tzu, as well as the Bhagavad Gita, Tibetan Book of the Dead, Diamond Sutra, and Upanishads, among many others.
Ever wonder what Aristotle might say about the life Sheldon Cooper leads? Why Thomas Hobbes would applaud the roommate agreement? Who Immanuel Kant would treat with "haughty derision" for weaving "un-unravelable webs?" And—most importantly—whether Wil Wheaton is truly evil? Of course you have. Bazinga!
This book mines the deep thinking of some of history's most potent philosophical minds to explore your most pressing questions about The Big Bang Theory and its nerdy genius characters. You might find other philosophy books on science and cosmology, but only this one refers to Darth Vader Force-chokes, cloning Leonard Nimoy, and oompa-loompa-like engineers. Fo-shizzle.Gives you irresistibly geek-worthy insights on your favorite Big Bang Theory characters, story lines, and ideas Examines important themes involving ethics and virtue, science, semiotics, religion, and the human condition Brings the thinking of some of the world's greatest philosophers to bear on The Big Bang Theory, from Aristotle and Plato to Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Simone de Beauvoir, and more
Essential reading for every Big Bang Theory fan, this book explores whether comic-book-wielding geeks can lead the good life, and whether they can know enough science to "tear the mask off nature and stare at the face of God."
A CNN Book of the Week: "Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done." –Farheed Zakaria
Originally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a living classic that introduces and elucidates the various levels of reading and how to achieve them—from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading. Readers will learn when and how to "judge a book by its cover," and also how to X-ray it, read critically, and extract the author's message from the text.
Also included is instruction in the different techniques that work best for reading particular genres, such as practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social science works.
Finally, the authors offer a recommended reading list and supply reading tests you can use measure your own progress in reading skills, comprehension, and speed.
The sequel to Agamben's Homo Sacer: Sovereign Power and Bare Life, State of Exception is the first book to theorize the state of exception in historical and philosophical context. In Agamben's view, the majority of legal scholars and policymakers in Europe as well as the United States have wrongly rejected the necessity of such a theory, claiming instead that the state of exception is a pragmatic question. Agamben argues here that the state of exception, which was meant to be a provisional measure, became in the course of the twentieth century a normal paradigm of government. Writing nothing less than the history of the state of exception in its various national contexts throughout Western Europe and the United States, Agamben uses the work of Carl Schmitt as a foil for his reflections as well as that of Derrida, Benjamin, and Arendt.
In this highly topical book, Agamben ultimately arrives at original ideas about the future of democracy and casts a new light on the hidden relationship that ties law to violence.
"If man will strike, strike through the mask!
How can the prisoner reach outside except
by thrusting through the wall?"
Herman Melville
Those interested in striking through the mask will welcome a theory of everything that makes sense, doesn't rely on religious or scientific chicanery, and can be easily understood. And those familiar with Jed McKenna and the Enlightenment Trilogy will know that it's not just a theory.
"I can imagine few more enjoyable ways of thinking than to read this book."—Sarah Bakewell, New York Times Book Review, front-page review Tackling the "darkest question in all of philosophy" with "raffish erudition" (Dwight Garner, New York Times), author Jim Holt explores the greatest metaphysical mystery of all: why is there something rather than nothing? This runaway bestseller, which has captured the imagination of critics and the public alike, traces our latest efforts to grasp the origins of the universe. Holt adopts the role of cosmological detective, traveling the globe to interview a host of celebrated scientists, philosophers, and writers, "testing the contentions of one against the theories of the other" (Jeremy Bernstein, Wall Street Journal). As he interrogates his list of ontological culprits, the brilliant yet slyly humorous Holt contends that we might have been too narrow in limiting our suspects to God versus the Big Bang. This "deft and consuming" (David Ulin, Los Angeles Times) narrative humanizes the profound questions of meaning and existence it confronts.
Translated and edited by Walter Kaufmann
Commentary by Martin Heidegger, Albert Camus, and Gilles Deleuze
One hundred years after his death, Friedrich Nietzsche remains the most influential philosopher of the modern era. Basic Writings of Nietzsche gathers the complete texts of five of Nietzsche's most important works, from his first book to his last: The Birth of Tragedy, Beyond Good and Evil, On the Genealogy of Morals, The Case of Wagner, and Ecce Homo. Edited and translated by the great Nietzsche scholar Walter Kaufmann, this volume also features seventy-five aphorisms, selections from Nietzsche's correspondence, and variants from drafts for Ecce Homo. It is a definitive guide to the full range of Nietzsche's thought.
Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide
When and how did the universe begin? Why are we here? What is the nature of reality? Is the apparent "grand design" of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion—or does science offer another explanation? In this startling and lavishly illustrated book, Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow present the most recent scientific thinking about these and other abiding mysteries of the universe, in nontechnical language marked by brilliance and simplicity.
According to quantum theory, the cosmos does not have just a single existence or history. The authors explain that we ourselves are the product of quantum fluctuations in the early universe, and show how quantum theory predicts the "multiverse"—the idea that ours is just one of many universes that appeared spontaneously out of nothing, each with different laws of nature. They conclude with a riveting assessment of M-theory, an explanation of the laws governing our universe that is currently the only viable candidate for a "theory of everything": the unified theory that Einstein was looking for, which, if confirmed, would represent the ultimate triumph of human reason.
Building on the success of his first book WORLD TRANSFORMATION, Dr. Jawara D. King returns with a spectacular effort full of techniques that will make dramatic positive changes for you if practiced, and help you see and imagine yourself being what you affirm to be. A decision backed by action is the root of all change, along with a change in your thinking. You have to believe it before you see it. Images of what you want in your mind begin the creative process. You attract situations that match the images of your daily thoughts and what you mostly focus upon. Through mind power, your new life will reflect your new thoughts and habits.


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Friday, February 01, 2008
The Fallacy of Internet Intimacy
MySpace. Facebook. Library Thing. Forums galore – author forums, general discussion forums… too many to name.
On the one hand, the internet serves the purpose of freeing us from the confines of our locale. I am not limited to discussing books with my neighbours, thankfully. The world is at my fingertips, and I can connect with people in Austria, Germany, France, Indonesia, Australia, Holland… wherever… who share my interests.
However, much of our contact with others isn't substantive. It's superficial. On average, people write and mail fewer actual letters, settling for the quick and easy convenience of e-mails. The problem is, the communication is usually reduced to the form, being brief and superficial, or addressing one specific reason that prompted the contact. We no longer enjoy the pages filled with the latest news and thoughts of the sender – something I greatly enjoyed with people for many years (ahem) 20 or so years ago. In fact, I still have a box of those letters.
I haven't signed up for MySpace or Facebook. I can't stomach the idea of being poked or tickled for hours on end online.
And the other thing is, I actually want to have meaningful contact with people. I don't feel most of these venues allow for it. Authors go on, sign up, do the standard polite-face-mask thing and friend people with one end in mind – selling books. This is all part of the growing "us and them" rift in the business. More and more authors are adopting the celebrity attitude – set apart. Some are downright exclusive.
You can drop by the blogs and see them at work. They only respond to comments posted by authors. Not the rest of you lowly people.
I hate that.
Yes, I can be totally tongue-tied and awe-struck in the presence of someone I admire, but that's on me. I'm always taken back when someone responds to me that way. I mean, I'm just me.
Part of the reason I've kept this blog. Part of the reason I try to keep it conversational. Part of the reason I try 90% of the time 8 times out of 10 to respond to everyone who comments in the first several hours of shelf life of a new post.
If I ever become one of those snooty authors with my head stuck up my ass, I certainly hope Bunny, or someone, will give me a good spanking.
The problem is, it all ties to a culture of marketing that's becoming more prevalent amongst authors.
Over the past year, I learned a lot. I learned a lot about who would sell their baby and their soul to succeed in their career, so sticking a knife in someone's back didn't even cause them to blink an eye. I learned that the culture now is more toward being a celebrity than actually being a writer.
Blogs for instant gratification. Post your short story, post the latest news about what's happening to you and collect those comments, wear them on your sleeve like badges. Join MySpace and enter the competition to have the most friends. It doesn't matter that what it really means is you have the most superficial acquaintances you call friends in the hope that you'll make money off them. Sell sell sell.
Me, I've always been big on heart, and sincerity. You couldn't keep me from talking up a book I liked. I've truly lost count of the number of e-mails from people who've said, I bought my first Rankin book because of you… which usually leads to some commentary about being hooked. I'm a natural evangelist for what I believe in.
But not for a fee.
Some things you start, you believe have a level of sincerity to them. A group of authors band together as they approach first publication, to mutually support each other through the process, to make it a little less scary.
Sounds good.
Until it becomes an extension of an organization, with a heavy marketing emphasis and instead of it being about a group supporting each other it becomes a promotional tool with little to no camaraderie and just a regular checklist of things to do and more requests for money to spend on promotion.
I encourage anyone who's thinking about joining forces with a group of others to seriously consider the long-term vision and goals and know about the costs and what everyone wants out of it in the end. If your vision isn't compatible, don't get involved.
And if the group vision shifts and it isn't for you anymore, get out.
It bears being said, because I know authors who spend in excess of $600 annually on group memberships. Add in your own promotional expenses, costs of websites (at the very least domain registry and hosting, if not design and maintenance costs) travel to a con, to do bookstore signings… well, it starts to become ridiculous. And I see no reason for authors to spend twice as much money duplicating the same efforts.
Plus, if you're in a group, the behaviour of one reflects on everyone.
It isn't because I'm a snob that I'm flying solo. It's more because I want to limit the scope of my potential conflicts of interest, to keep doing what's important to me.
I have a real appreciation for authors who give back to the community, not just take. This is why I decided to continue reviewing. It may not be my personal passion, and I may feel the conflict every time I sit down to write a review, the weight of responsibility of setting myself up as judge and jury over another author's work, but I think that's a good thing, because it means I always carefully consider what I'm going to say.
And it is important. We're constantly being inundated with news about declining review coverage. The result? Publicists turn to amazon reviewers in order to get coverage for books, and I don't need to rehash all the reasons I have concerns about that. These days, it seems what it takes to make you a credible reviewer is whether or not you receive free ARCs.
I can give a little more than that. Yes, it's time-consuming. Yes, it's work. Yes, there are times people won't agree with my conclusions, but that's okay.
Now that I'm reviewing for multiple online venues, as well as in print for Crimespree, I'll be considering every book choice more carefully. This doesn't involve not reviewing books that don't work for me so that I don't piss anyone off. I've already dealt with what will probably be the toughest review ever for me to produce, one I lost sleep over. (here)
But in the end, we know two things. Bad reviews sell as many copies as good reviews. And if a reviewer is caught in a lie about a book, their credibility on every review is destroyed.
Remember what I said earlier, about being about heart and sincerity? Consequences… well… whatever. I'd rather stop attending conventions than sell my soul for a lie of convenience. And more about lies of convenience in a moment, but I'm serious on this point. Even staying silent sometimes is a lie. I'd rather switch gears and start reviewing outside the crime fiction community if people are going to treat reviews like something they should dictate, even if the reviewer is an author.
I'm already in a situation that seems like an apparent conflict of interest. In 88 days What Burns Within will come out, and on the back cover, along with blurbs from Ken Bruen and Crimespree Magazine, there's a blurb from Brian Lindenmuth at Mystery Bookspot. Brian had the book before there was a deal on it. He blurbed it before the deal was made public.
In other words, months ago.
My awareness of Mystery Bookspot had come via his review of my first book, and an interview he did with Ken Bruen. I didn't know him then.
But last week, I joined the team at Mystery Bookspot, so by the time my book comes out, it will look like a group I'm involved with endorsed me.
Although that certainly wasn't how it happened, and there was no conflict of interest at the time, well, some people won't look for answers and just see that and make a judgment.
I'm prepared to live with it, because I know it was an honest endorsement, and genuine. I did ask Brian not to run the review now. I'm more concerned with his reputation than mine at this point.
I know for myself, sometimes I look through books now and I know certain blurbs deserve to have a great big black marker line drawn over them. They aren't worth the paper they're written on. Same with some reviews. Every reviewer and blurber creates their own standard of integrity, and people will believe their recommendations or not based on how they handle themselves.
I don't give credit to a blurb from anyone who says they'll blurb anybody who asks, or treats it like their own marketing tool. Another reason to review instead of blurbing. I'm quoted as Spinetingler Magazine. That's not specifically good for me – it's good for every single writer we've published work by as it brings people to Spinetingler. I can live with that. It isn't so self absorbed.
But there are reviewing conundrums that come up for me, from time to time. For example, originally I was part of Killer Year. So were two other authors who left the group for various reasons. However, in the article on Killer Year published in the latest Crimespree, those authors aren't mentioned.
I am.
I'm not sure why they just couldn't leave me out of the whole thing. At the end of the article is the line:
"Due to other commitments, Ruttan was unable to continue her affiliation with the group."
sell my soul for a lie of convenience…
That statement is absolutely false. I was removed/kicked out of Killer Year because my publisher was not approved by the ITW and I wouldn't join as a reviewer.
Really, that's the end of the discussion. I could get into a long, drawn-out discussion about whether or not it was fair. I could bring up all of the e-mails – I keep all my e-mails – from ITW people and certain Killer Year people that, in my opinion, make their ultimate act reflect badly on them.
Although a similar lie was posted on their website last year, I only took the action necessary to get it off. If anyone has asked me why I didn't continue with the group, I haven't lied.
But I didn't make a public declaration about it, until now. Was it a lie of silence?
I don't know. That's for all of you to decide. Honestly, originally I'd decided not to review KY books last year because I was part of the group, and I felt that wasn't appropriate.
I didn't want to hurt Sean and Gregg, both of whom I consider friends, and if I had a problem and needed to talk I know I could pick up the phone and call either of them – and I certainly hope they feel likewise.
There are others I don't know well and have nothing against.
Frankly, I really don't want to be embroiled in an argument or controversy. But because someone felt it was acceptable to put a lie in print, I'm saying something now. In the spirit of The Wire, I'm not carrying water for them.
And I think it's unfortunate that in producing this article, the author never fact-checked with me.
Now, this leads me to a renewed dilemma. After spending my hundreds of hours and hundreds of dollars, and feeling lied to by certain people, and being given the boot I was no longer part of the group but still didn't review the books because of the bad feelings between myself and a few certain people. I felt that even if I was completely objective about the book, unless it was a primarily positive/glowing review, people would dismiss it as sour grapes.
And I didn't want my credibility tainted.
Enough time and distance and healing for me with most of them brought me to the point where I recently accepted review copies of The Deceived by Brett Battles and The Guilty by Jason Pinter.
I know for myself that I'm capable of picking up a book written by someone I dislike as a person and reviewing it fairly. I learned a standard of objectivity in journalism, and I've been a supervisor and had to discipline staff I personally liked, even fire them. And I'm not saying I dislike either of those two authors. If people spam me (as one person did over the KY anthology) I'll definitely lose their book in my pile for a while. Few grudges are ones I carry eternally (although I might make an exception soon enough).
But I don't want to produce reviews that lead to people questioning whether or not they're sincere. Okay, people may question any of my reviews. Let me rephrase. I don't want to produce reviews that I know people have a legitimate reason for being suspicious of – I need to be able to look myself in the eye and be okay with it.
Which doesn't mean I'm always perfect about everything, have never done a petty thing in my life – I've done plenty. All it really means is, I'm trying to be a sincere, honest person. And I have always, for four years now, given generously of my time to support this industry and other authors.
I rather resent that although it was made clear a year ago that I would not tolerate them publicly lying about the reasons I didn't continue with Killer Year, someone felt it was okay to stab me in the back one last time. Well, probably not the last time…
They've done an enormous disservice to the other authors in their group.
Which brings me back to the point – the actions of others you join forces with will reflect on you.
And that illusion of intimacy is just that. Repackage it, rename it… a marketing scam is a marketing scam.
Maybe I'm beginning to understand why some readers don't want to meet authors.
Just remember, there's a whole big world out there beyond the internet, and the person you piss on today may be a person you need tomorrow.
25 comments:
- Chris said...
What's funny is, I'd always assumed most writers were fans first. I sure as hell am, and I think I'm more delighted to hear a compliment from a non-writer than a writer. After all, non-writers make up the bulk of the reading public.
I have to believe that the crassness of a lot of marketing ploys will serve to limit their effectiveness. I've connected with some very genuine folks (present company included) through this-here series of tubes, and as far as I'm concerned, that's worth a lot of the crap. Of course, nobody's out there spreading lies about me, so it's easy for me to say.
As long as you go to bed at night with a clean conscience, to hell with the rest of 'em...
- 12:20 p.m.
- Brian said...
If I didn't know you and was reading this post and becoming aware of the history for the very first time I would say that it sounds like KY didn't use any of their namesake when they stuck it to you.
- 12:45 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Indeed, Chris. I think the main thing is, you can be sucked in by the illusion for a while, but eventually those who are looking for what's genuine start to separate the wheat from the chaff.
I turned down review copies of books by some ITW members in the wake of everything, but there really is only a short list of people I consider responsible for this. Unfortunately, they've done a disservice to the other members of their organizations, and as a reviewer I'll consider that as well, but there are four people in the group I am absolutely certain had no prior knowledge of this. Beyond that, I may have to extend my reviewing ban, for another year at least.
And you just move on, end of story.
- 12:46 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Brian, :)
- 12:47 p.m.
- John McFetridge said...
You worry too much...
- 1:31 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
On this John, I actually take a bit of offense to that.
At least there are still a few people in the world who give a damn about integrity. I'm sick of people playing politics over writing - a passion, something I love. May the genre self destruct before we see the day it's run by people who don't apply themselves to writing a better book to succeed, and instead descend to mudslinging and spreading lies about others.
- 1:37 p.m.
- angie said...
"...it all ties to a culture of marketing that's becoming more prevalent amongst authors."
It's actually a bit worse than that at times. A willingness to spread lies and rumors (shades of junior high hysterics) can seriously damage reputations and careers. And it's ridiculous. It doesn't take much to step up and be honest when it really counts.
The sad thing is, I've met a lot of really great peeps via the web. But the nasties sure do stick out in my mind and make me extra cautious.
Good on ya for setting the record straight.
- 1:46 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Exactly, Angie. When do we say enough of this petty high school crap?
As any regular reader of this blog knows, in the past year I've had to deal with the petty adolescents who spread rumors about me and Ken, and ultimately I decided not to collaborate with him or anyone else at this time just to get away from it.
And I had more than my share of shit to deal with over KY. I was a member for more than 7 full months, and more than half of that time predated the ITW's involvement. The rules changed and I got the boot, and it should have been addressed before they rushed any adoption. Instead, I was out a lot of time and money.
While I've certainly been aware of some ass covering tied to that, I chose to try to walk away and only say what was necessary, but I warned them a year ago about this particular lie.
So on top of my ex having an affair and the subsequent divorce in the past year and all the other general stress of life, there's been all this unnecessary crap. I tried walked away twice because I had enough to deal with.
But I reached my line.
And people say this community is generous and supportive, that 99% of the people are wonderful. I'd like to see more of the 99%, thank you very much.
- 1:59 p.m.
- Patrick Shawn Bagley said...
"in the past year I've had to deal with the petty adolescents who spread rumors about me and Ken, and ultimately I decided not to collaborate with him...just to get away from it."
Now that pisses me right the fuck off. As a friend, I was excited for you because of that project. As a fan, I was looking forward to reading the book.
Fucking assholes.
- 3:12 p.m.
- JamesO said...
If you stick your head up your ass, Sandra, it's going to be hard to spank you;}#
Seriously though, it's sad when this sort of thing happens. I prefer the head in the sand approach - if I ever read a review or a blurb, chances are I won't know anything about any relationship between the author and the reviewer/blurber, so I don't worry about any accusations of bias.
As it is, I so seldom read either reviews or blurbs, all this stuff passes me by. Likewise I steer clear of forums and generally stand in the corner hoping no-one will notice me.
That way, when someone starts trying to tell lies about me, I'll be blissfully unaware. And there's nothing annoys a bully more than being ignored.
- 3:15 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Well Patrick, one never knows what tomorrow will bring, but I really had enough stress over the past year and I didn't feel it was worth the strain to friendships and honestly, if people think the way to get ahead is to step on others because they're so threatened by a female writer, well, feel sorry for them. Chauvinists? Yes. Assholes? Yes to that too. But the insecurity of needing to stop someone else from working on a project so they don't potentially upstage you? Well... I'm confident enough in myself in a writer to work on my own and stand on my own two feet. Tells you who's really about using others to get ahead. I'd rather have Ken's friendship any day of the week.
- 3:16 p.m.
I admire you for sticking to your guns Sandra. Integrity is not something you talk about, it's something you do, and you're exemplifying that.
I knew there was something fishy going on with KY and I'm glad my curiousity was satisfied now. It's pretty disgusting that they made such a blanket decision without considering their implications.
I only read the blog because of your posts, and once you were removed from the equation I didn't go back. And I'm sure there were a few other people who did the same. Good on you for going public.
They want to have it both ways. Ditch you when it suits them but still use your name and cover up the truth of the matter.
The use of the internet in promotion throws up so many ethical decisions. I've jointed My Space, but I refuse to use Facebook because of their right-wing slant and the fact that they sell their user information.
Then there's the fact that everyone on My Space, myself included, is just collecting the friends for the sake of having a high number and potential readers of bulletins. So if everyone is using it to self-promote, who's actually buying the books?
I do want to actually use it as a friendship tool and genuinely connect with people. Read books that I wouldn't have heard of otherwise. I'm collecting a list and will buy a few.
But otherwise it will take up too much time and it's not something I can invest in right now. Revision comes first.
And I also think that sometimes we focus so much on internet promotion we forgot that there is a real world out there that we need to connect with.
- 4:59 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Here here about the real world Amra - that's exactly it. My priority is my partner and family. It has to be. My publisher isn't going to bury me, and it's the people we love and share our lives with that matter more than anything else.
I do think there are ways to connect meaningfully through places like MySpace - I just don't think there are many of them. Anything that comes off too institutional, too "business" bugs me.
I mean, to this day, given the choice I'll buy Coke over Pepsi, because Pepsi had mean commercials back in the 80s. What does that tell you about me? I don't like mean, cold or impersonal. And it influences my choices where applicable.
- 5:10 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Oh, and James? Being oblivious can be good, but it can also be very bad, especially if someone you love gets hurt as a result.
Something else I learned last year.
Honestly, for crying out loud, I think if anyone in NYC I don't know doesn't have anything better to do than gossip about me, they have a truly sad, pathetic existence.
- 5:12 p.m.
- John McFetridge said...
Well, I certainly didn't mean any offense.
And, this is the first I've heard that the collaboration with Ken Bruen is off, and I have to say, I agree with Patrick, it pisses me the fuck off. Purely as a fan, it was something I was really looking forward to.
The rest of that crap is just crap, those small-minded assholes can fuck off and you're better off without them.
Shit. Shitty. Crap.
- 5:53 p.m.
You're not missing out on anything with myspace or facebook. MySpace has the ugliest web design I've ever seen and Facebook is so cluttered with useless applications it's hard to tell when someone leaves you a message. And really, the only thing either one really offers you can get with the address book in your email client--that is, a list of people's contact information.
And if its any consolation, I doubt anyone outside the crime fiction community has even heard of Killer Year.
- 6:52 p.m.
the first sentence of the mission statement of Killer Year:
"Killer Year is an elite society of debut mystery and thriller writers."
That fifth word should tell you something right there.
Sorry, if it's inappropriate to post this here. I don't want to fan any flames more than necessary, but I thought that was funny.
- 6:57 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
John, you're totally cracking me up!
- 8:49 p.m.
- Randy Johnson said...
I guess I've been lucky. Most of the blogs I read and comment on are like yours. They all respond to most everyone that comments. I've sent emails to authors when I've liked a particular work to let them know, Except for one author, they returned nice emails talking more than they really needed to. One has a brother living in my hometown who I worked for years ago and I mentioned it. The author, whom I've never met, spent more of the email talking about that than about the book I'd read or his latest project. I appreciated that kind of folksiness. He seem to care about myself, which made me feel good and looking forward to his next book.
- 11:08 p.m.
- Christa M. Miller said...
"You can drop by the blogs and see them at work. They only respond to comments posted by authors. Not the rest of you lowly people."
And here I thought I was just being paranoid!
Also an eye-opener about KY. I've been grumbling, wondering if I'd ever have the opportunity to join a group like that. Now I'd have to think twice if asked. Not that that's a bad thing.
- 11:11 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
Randy, I'm glad you've had good experiences. May you never have a bad one, sincerely.
I know even I had a negative reaction from someone recently, when I responded to a message. It had been sidetracked, and it had been four months since I'd received it. Mind you, in that the death knell on my marriage had been sounded officially, with my going public, and a lot of stuff was going on, so I was personally very disoriented and overwhelmed, but I still felt bad. And the person let me know they'd taken it personally. I don't always want to assume no response is personal. That's not always true.
Christa, nope, not just you. That's all I can say. There are some blogs I can guarantee always being ignored on. For the most part, I seldom comment anymore. I haven't been around much, because of all the other projects on the go, but fell out of the habit some time ago.
- 12:17 a.m.
- RAC said...
KY? Most people prefer Astroglide…
Seriously, I've never heard of such pettiness by a group of writers. I'll bet (like many committees) most of dirty work is being done by one or two members. It's all bad, creepy karma.
- 4:35 p.m.
- Sandra Ruttan said...
RAC, yeah, I'd say you're right. On both counts.
Guess I actually have to state now, for the record, what I say on my blog is on me and does not reflect the opinion of anyone else.
Which I should think would be pretty fucking obvious, but apparently not.
- 4:42 p.m.
As a Kentuckian, I take offense to Killer Year's use of the KY abbreviation (I'm fine with the lube using it, 'cause reducing friction is good for everybody)and I'm hereby taking it back. Besides, the year's over.
- 5:49 p.m.
- Austin Carr said...
You have an awfully big heart to be wearing on your sleeve, Ms. S. It's what us fans love about you, but unfortunately, it's also an easy target. :-)
- 3:01 a.m.


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There is a difference between staying informed and driving yourself crazy, and information overload can result in unbearable stress and unnecessary and unproductive conversations, if you can even call them that.
So limit your social media consumption if you're finding yourself engaging with things that are not the original purpose of your visit to the networks. I get paid to do all news all the time and it can be exhausting.
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* I'm skipping the 'become politically active' or 'go for a walk' advice because they're too obvious and obviously if you can, you should. But I'm generally speaking about those times when you're likely to be plugged in and might want to spend your time better. SO:
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These cause blood vessels to dilate or widen by reducing the calcium concentration in their cells. Some also slow the heart rate. Some calcium channel blockers are amlodipine, verapamil, nifedipine, and others.
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ONS will routinely identify events that may affect the series it publishes, and provide commentary on them alongside published figures as appropriate.
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Soccer-Fans needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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Need a branding logo for a german soccer community. At the moment we are using the vbulletin standard theme but with the new logo we want to change our style-colour in the near future.
Soccer is called in german "Fussball" and so i think about to use the name Soccer-Fans and as the slogan what the side is about, called in germany.
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the long awaited collaboration project of noisex & hypnoskull. cybernetic:fuckheadz> was created as an idea in 1998, and grew to this project throughout the years, resulting in this first album. after their shared usa tour in 2000, roucka and stevens decided to actually make work of this project since the rumours were so well spread in the scene of the newschool industrial techno, and everybody was asking how
would sound like. hardcore breakbeats is also the result of both recording artists to create a harsh hybrid form of drum'n bass, breakbeats and hardcore electronica. ever since the first appearance of jungle in 1994, stevens for example tried to incorporate these bouncing rhythms into his industrial techno work. throughout the years jungle became softened and now 'walks around' as drum'n bass. however there are many great examples of dark and harder drum'n bass, both producers decided to create a harsh version of this sound. is a harsh urban laboratory where all kinds of influences from both artists become mixed into a new form of electronic breakbeat industrial with an edgy touch. from up to 200 bpm to soundscape-like tracks, breaks any rules set to industrial, breakbeat or drum'n bass music.


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Choosing the Right Law School / Re: Texas Tech (full scholarship) vs. Mighigan St. (full scholarship)« on: February 20, 2009, 12:43:45 PM »
i'm currently a 1L at tech and love it!! i'm about as liberal as they come, and i haven't had any issues with the school being "too conservative." they have a great Tech Law democrats organization that is just about as popular as the republican society. If you have any specific questions about curves, the people, the professors, or lubbock in general, feel free to message me : ) best of luck in making your choice. of course i'm biased, so GO TECH LAW!


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Don't you think Anth should be on this show singing one of his new songs from the cd
I do and hates they get other people on
So let's tweet and get him on who with me
We need to get Anth on the X Factor
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Posted 19 August 2014 - 01:59 PM
OK Jo will send some tweets.
Posted 20 August 2014 - 09:19 PM
Thanks very much Jo I send a tweet to @XFactor_Aus asking them to have Anthony sing a song from his #LadiesandGentlemen Songs of George Michael. It would be great if they did have him on the show.
Posted 21 August 2014 - 01:31 AM
I reckon Anthony should be on the show to promote his upcoming concert.
Anthony Callea Is Totally Awesome !
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Keith Darrant, K.C.
Larry Darrant, His Brother.
Scene I. Keith's Study.
Scene II. WANDA's Room.
Scene III. The Same.
Between scene I. and scene II.—Thirty
Between scene II. and scene III.—Two months.
It is six o'clock of a November evening, in Keith DARRANT'S study. A large, dark-curtained room where the light from a single reading-lamp falling on Turkey carpet, on books beside a large armchair, on the deep blue-and-gold coffee service, makes a sort of oasis before a log fire. In red Turkish slippers and an old brown velvet coat, Keith Darrant sits asleep. He has a dark, clean-cut, clean-shaven face, dark grizzling hair, dark twisting eyebrows.
[The curtained door away out in the dim part of the room behind him is opened so softly that he does not wake. Larry Darrant enters and stands half lost in the curtain over the door. A thin figure, with a worn, high cheek-boned face, deep-sunk blue eyes and wavy hair all ruffled—a face which still has a certain beauty. He moves inwards along the wall, stands still again and utters a gasping sigh. Keith stirs in his chair.]
Keith. Who's there?
Larry. [In a stifled voice] Only I—Larry.
Keith. [Half-waked] Come in! I was asleep. [He does not turn his head, staring sleepily at the fire.]
The sound of LARRY's breathing can be heard.
[Turning his head a little] Well, Larry, what is it?
Larry comes skirting
along the wall, as if craving its support,
outside the radius of the light.
[Staring] Are you ill?
Larry stands still again and heaves a deep sigh.
Keith. [Rising, with his back to the fire, and staring at his brother] What is it, man? [Then with a brutality born of nerves suddenly ruffled] Have you committed a murder that you stand there like a fish?
Larry. [In a whisper] Yes, Keith.
Keith. [With vigorous disgust] By Jove! Drunk again! [In a voice changed by sudden apprehension] What do you mean by coming here in this state? I told you—— If you weren't my brother——! Come here, where I can we you! What's the matter with you, Larry?
[With a lurch Larry
leaves the shelter of the wall and sinks into
a chair in the circle of light.]
Larry. It's true.
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Does anyone else have trouble after a full rebuild with trying to reimport playlists as it doesn't update automatically?
The ones that are updating from the scan in the appropriate folders have no files and when I try to import any of my older playlists it doesn't import. This has been happening since version 6 came along. I've just started editing the mood tags in Kid3 instead of relying on playlists.


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I'm baaaaack. And feeling the black and gold.
Should you be living in Paris, some of us have figured out where we can actually watch the match. There are a couple of American bars showing it including the Players, in the 2nd arrondissement. Join a Superbowl in Paris Facebook group that I may have set up just for this Sunday if you want to come with ; rendez-vous is at midnight because, well, it is Sunday night after all…and the métro will be closes if you decide to come later than that.
ALSO ! I can't believe I completely forgot in the video but of COURSE the whole advertising thing. The budgets spent on Superbowl ads are ridicules.
Feel free to post tour Steelers encouragement below.
Take a glance back at the past "a day in the life videos"
and leave your comments below — which team are you rooting for?
UPDATE – Jersey received !!!!
I. Have. the BEST boyfriend in the world that surprised me with a Steelers' jersey ! He found the ONLY small Steelers jersey in Paris!


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Andre Braugher Scores Another Post-Super Bowl Win With Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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Twenty-one Super Sundays ago, Andre Braugher kicked off his episodic-TV career as hard-charging Baltimore Det. Frank Pembleton on Homicide: Life on the Street. The role would earn him his first of seven Emmy nominations — he has won twice, for… Read more


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Website of the Day: geobeats
Now you can take your very own Tour de France, right from the comfort of your living room! Thanks to a website called geobeats, you can check out a destination before you actually see it by watching streaming videos from popular touristy spots all over the world. Just select a destination from the drop-down menu, choose a topic area and away you go. Each video includes a host and narration to make your virtual tour that much more enriching.
To learn how to post your favorite sites to the Website of the Day group, just
I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.
- First of all, join the Website of the Day group
- Click "Create and Share!" on the left hand side
- Choose "Blog"
- Give your photo a Title
- Leave the category as "general"
- Change the channel to "technology and gadgets"
- Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day")
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Marrs needed a new wordpress theme design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 14 designs submitted by 6 freelance designers.
Computers Auckland
We are a computer rental and leasing company we rent or lease computers or laptops. we are also thinking of doing repairs and networking computer support myself and a partner Gary we enjoy working in the computer market, we both great with customer service and really easy going
business more than residential ,for the rentals and leaseing we would like to target business's and for the computer repairs and support we can target both business's and home personal
Will leave it all up to you guys.... would like a modern look.
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Friday, April 26, 2013
CSPAN Mary Lincoln
Last Monday on CSPAN's series on Mary Lincoln. This was very sympathetic to Mary, which was enjoyable. I did learn a few things and it gives a good impression of Mary. One of the guests was very into Elizabeth Keckley, which I found a great topic.
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bjsco1 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de papelería y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 168 diseños de 17 diseñadores freelance.
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We are a Real Estate company in Gold Coast, Australia. We do residential sales and property management. Our philosphy is to provide PREMIUM level of service, PREMIUM marketing, at less cost to our customers.
We are targeting property owners obviously. We want to have a professional, modern and contemporary, fresh look and feel. Simple, Stands Out and EASY TO REMEMBER.
We have exisitng stationary suite. We have had the same boring letterheads, business cards, envelopes, with compliments. Looks OK, but our brand and image has developed and we want to take the business to the next level now.
We want to have a very professional, modern, contemporary look and feel and simple to remember for property owners across the Gold Coast.
PLEASE NOTE: We have had a previous competition about 3 years ago for a stationary suite, where we gave a winning entry. THIS IS THE OLD DESIGN WORK. This is what we want to update now, as we have moved on.
Require fresh updated, modern and contemporary design stationary suite for business cards, letterheads, with compliments slips, and envelopes (with and without windows)
Need winning designs in print ready .pdf format. Also in .ai and .psd format please.
Please find attached a copy of current envelope, which matches letterheads, with comp slips etc currently.
Would like to move away from our original purple on white design to a more professional white and gold on black background. I believe this also has a great impact on peoples senses.
Font in some of the design work attached is:"Myriad Pro Bold"
You can also see attached the email signature I created my self recently to give you an idea of where we would like to go.
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Happy Boxing day to you all! I hope you've all had a wonderful festive season, opened lots of presents, ate lots of Christmassy food and spent lots of time with the ones you loved. I had a great time yesterday and also today, and saw both my family and my Sweetheart's family, it really was pretty much perfect :)
Anyways I just wanted to drop in and show you the outfit that I was wearing, you may remember from this post that I was planning to make the perfect Christmas dress based on one of my favourite of Chuck's dresses from "Pushing Daisies", and I did! I finished it at the eleventh hour on Christmas Eve, and the perfectionist in me can see quite a few things that I'd like to tweak to make it just right, but all in all I love it and I couldn't help but feel festive in it! Also it has a horsehair braid hem, how cool is that!
I also fixed myself a fancy hairdo trying out my new Christmas snood, a gift from my fabulous mother, she's knows how to pick a brilliant present!
Unfortunately I was unable to complete my New Year's dress (my own version of Gertie's Bombshell Dress) because I've been so busy with Christmas preparations. I guess I'll have to save it for a Valentine's outfit or something! But hey, I don't really care what I'll be wearing because my lovely Sweetheart will be welcoming in the New Year with me in Dublin so I'll be grinning from ear to ear regardless of what dress I end up wearing!
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I hope you all enjoy the run up to the New Year, I can't wait!
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Thank you my dearest friend! That is so sweet...And the sprinkles look so cute, just the way would have loved it!
Thank you my dearest friend, that is so sweet! And the muffins look amazing with the sprinkles...just the way Anaya loves it :)
Such pretty looking muffins...kids are in love with sprinkles, lil S is ready to top anything with sprinkles ! And very sweet that she made it for your anniversary !
very cute and yummy muffins, so sweet of ur lil one to help u out..
these look ike they belong to Disneyland. wonderful
Those are the best muffins with sprinkles that I have ever seen. Happy Anniversary!
Muffins looks super fluffy and damn attractive with sprinkles..
Looks delicious and a very sweet post :)
I bake with my son, he does the same and end up with another creation!
But still fun and important they love it!
waiting to sink my teeth into it :)
Awww how sweet is that. Sprinkles are the best. I totally support K on this one.
Loads of wishes to both of you on your anniversary(the day is past but the feeling is there right ?)