Do we know about this?

Google signed a deal allowing On Demand Books to print more than two million volumes in the public domain. The publisher’s Espresso Book Machine can download and print a book in the time that it takes to make a cup of coffee. The machines can be found in the US, Australia, Britain, Canada and Egypt.

Apparently the SRP will be $8.

Thanks for all the love, guys. Right backatcha. I just figure, hey, if someone can benefit from my (sometimes painful) experience, then it's all to the good.

And P-C, don't worry. You'll be fine. It's good you have this thread to vent in, and you've been very open about asking for input. I hope you feel free to take whatever we say and ignore whatever you want to.

Even less than this process being about your family is it being about us. We're buffistas, we have opinions, we show them. We're talky. But don't let that interfere with your life either. Step into it when you need to, and away when you need to.

Marriage is hard. Don't do it with strangers.

I think there is a long history of arranged marriages working. But its with people who, you know, are for it. Either they want it or think its best or they accept the cultural expectation and go with it. I don't think that's where you are, PC.

I think there is a long history of arranged marriages working. But its with people who, you know, are for it. Either they want it or think its best or they accept the cultural expectation and go with it.

This.

I'm not saying it can't work. I am just .. going to point back up at everything Liese said before and better.

Timely greetings, people.

I have an occupational therapist coming shortly. These visits tend to be just on the right side of completely useless, but we'll see if she has any interesting solutions for my various issues with my tiny flat. Like bumping into things and falling over everywhere.

P-C, wishing you all the best with the marriage situation. I have no useful experience or advice to share, except that my partner is going through the recriminations involved in having the 'wrong' kind of relationship/marriage for her family. It's hard work. I can't imagine how much harder work it is for you in your situation. But the advice here from Bitches seems really good.

{{{P-C and Bitches}}} All the best. And good luck. Figuring your personal opinions about almost everything, in a very intimate perspective, is very hard IMHO.

(Signed, she how's mother thinks she doesn't have a bf because "it's not high on her priority list". IRL, she doesn't have a bf because honestly, she doesn't know what the fuck is up with and what to do with this extremely confusing "love" concept, and just figures that when her time comes, it'll come. But that's not that much a question of priority - having a bf isn't like having milk on the fridge, something to mark off the list. And let's face it, while I can wake up without a bf at my side, I can't see how I'll wake up without coffee).

ION - Happy New Year, Jewishstas! So long, ha'tashsat (5769)!

Shana tova*, everyone who celebrates Rosh Hashanah! I just went out to get chullah bread and honey cake. We're making roast lamb later. Should be lovely.

Shir - enjoy your celebrations.

*I hope I got that right. The Girl taught me!

That's right, Seska! Shana tova!

Shana tova! Not Jewish, but ready for a new year. Best wishes to all celebrating.