Aha! I found out how to return it (on the web site). Erin, when I'm done with Mockingjay, which will probably the next or the next book after that I read, I'll lend it to you.
Gunn: We open a can of Machiavelli on his ass. Harmony: It's Matchabelli, Einstein, and it doesn't come in a can.
'Soul Purpose'
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§ ita § - Oct 01, 2010 9:08:10 pm PDT #15094 of 25501
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Jon B. - Oct 02, 2010 7:01:41 am PDT #15095 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
This makes me very happy: [link]
It's a javascript asteroids game that you can use to shoot away ads or other blocks on any web page.
Liese S. - Oct 02, 2010 9:50:58 am PDT #15096 of 25501
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Hey do our theater tech types have a good online resource for basic stage lighting terminology? Our band`s worship leader is trying to learn, since we`re building our own edifice and thus, stage. He`s got a book, but it`s a bit over his head.
Sean K - Oct 02, 2010 10:41:52 am PDT #15097 of 25501
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I didn't have anything I already used, but a quick google found me this: [link]
It seems like a pretty useful and comprehensive site for stagecraft in general, but that glossary page allows you to specify technical areas like lighting, and even an experience level.
Sean K - Oct 02, 2010 10:43:10 am PDT #15098 of 25501
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Crap. Except it's a Brit page. Less helpful than previously thought.
NoiseDesign - Oct 02, 2010 10:52:54 am PDT #15099 of 25501
Our wings are not tired
This is from Amazon which I know you don't use, but you can find the book elsewhere. It's called Technical Theatre for Non-Technical People. I know the author. It's a bit out of date, but a good book.
tommyrot - Oct 03, 2010 8:50:36 am PDT #15100 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I've run into a number of blog posts about this freakish monstrosity, so I'm inflicting it on y'all:
iPhone charger modded to look like biological monstrosity
Tom Scola - Oct 03, 2010 9:01:05 am PDT #15101 of 25501
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Warning: it's even more gross than you think it is.
tommyrot - Oct 03, 2010 9:07:37 am PDT #15102 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Oh god, I hadn't even watched the video until now. It moves.
omnis_audis - Oct 03, 2010 11:01:56 am PDT #15103 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I'd be concerned of excessive scratch marks on the back side of phone.