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Ms N Dependence
Good morning.
There are obviously conflicting opinions as to the merits of Jason Live Halloween H2O.
I'll watch them if they arrive here - but not too late at night!
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Limey
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May 9, 2005
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Chelly
If those films arrive on our screens I'll watch: and that's a promise.
Knickers in a wad, indeed!
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Limey
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May 9, 2005
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A belated goodnight Limey
And with these particular horror movies - you did not miss much.
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Transcendental_Child
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May 8, 2005
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oooh...I LOVE the horror movies! Jason is cool, Freddy is the man...
and Michael Myers is tha shit! He is raw evil, unlike the others...who have a tinge of humor to em. They make ya giggle. Okeydokey, I'm off to disturb other bloggers...
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Kiddo75
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May 8, 2005
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Ms N Dependence
Jason Lives and Halloween H20? Sorry, I'm lost! What's more it's past my bedtime - just gone 12 midnight here.
So it's up the wooden hill and down blanket lane - as my mater used to say.
(No, I'm not taking Beowulf with me).
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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Limey
We used it as an intro to Beowulf - then they had to do a comparative study. Not being familiar with either work - or the Anglo Saxon period - they were all apparently comatose their freshman year when they took World Literature - they actually did quite well - finding it very exciting. Of course I used modern day horror stories - drawing similarities such as the only way to kill a monster is to chop off its head - Jason Lives and Halloween H20 (was that what it was called - I obviously do not watch these - but it pays as a teacher to know about them).
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Transcendental_Child
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May 8, 2005
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Ms N Dependence
I thought Gardner's Grendel was quite a clever reworking of the story, but not entirely satisfying. What did you students think?
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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Limey
Not in its entirety - only an excerpt. I would like to read it in its entirety and would consider using it as a replacement to the version in our text for next year. I recently read (along with my students), John Gardner's Grendel - obviously it being a modern work - it was not as enjoyable to me. But I like what Mr. Heaney has to say regarding his reasoning behind his translation.
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Transcendental_Child
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May 8, 2005
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Ms N Dependnece
You could well be right. Have you read Seamus Heaney's recent translation, by the way?
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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Limey
Indeed - I think a recitation of Beowulf in it's original ancient Gaelic is in order.
posted by
Transcendental_Child
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May 8, 2005
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Cantey
Thanks. Now I understand.
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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earthy people
as opposed to the who are uncomfortable with anything but modern age.
earthy people are closer to purity of mind because they are "closer to the earth" or " beginnings" as opposed to being advanced awy from it by the inventions and machinations of human beings and having the senses trained from childhood to crave and lust after it: thus pushing them even further away from purity.
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cantey_1975
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May 8, 2005
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Cantey
The 'more earthy sectors...'? I'm intrigued. Please explain.
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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Its disgusting
and presents an obscenity to the more earthy sectors of humanity.
posted by
cantey_1975
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May 8, 2005
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Cantey
Take a look at my post of April 25. Would you believe I've been criticized for it by the powers that be. They really are a super-sensitive bunch. After all, it's there for all to see - and, as you say, it's not a pretty sight!
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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Fab
No, unfortunately we don't have Folgers coffee here - at least I haven't seen it. Presumably it's not instant coffee? We tend to drink a lot of it here; brands like Kenco, Nescafe, and the rest.
PS Just out of interest, I often see Foulgers Transport lorries on our roads!
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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THATS INTERESTING LIMEY
have a theory that Americans are uniquely uncomfortable with anything other than the modern age: and that this feeling is somehow connected with an aversion to Old Europe.
YOU KNOW WHAT MY MAIN GRIPE WITH AMERICANS IS:
THEIR TOO DISGUSTINGLY FAT.
COULD BE SYMBOLIC?
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cantey_1975
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May 8, 2005
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Ms N Dependence
Like you I don't quite understand why Fab finds Gaelic creepy. But perhaps it has something to do with the word's antiquity and its unfamiliar spelling and sound?
I have a theory that Americans are uniquely uncomfortable with anything other than the modern age: and that this feeling is somehow connected with an aversion to Old Europe.
Would you agree?
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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Fab
Gaelic creepy?
Maybe you would you prefer me to call it Irish coffee? But that isn't strictly correct.
Gaelic relates to the Celts - those of Celtic origin in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.
In Scotland you'll find Gaelic coffee made from Scotch whisky, in Ireland from Irish whiskey (spelt with an e).
However, what they drink on the Isle of Man, I'm not certain: both, perhaps?
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Limey
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May 8, 2005
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YLF
What is so creepy about the term "Gaelic"?
posted by
Transcendental_Child
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May 7, 2005
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Interesting comments, Limey,
but as usual, I disagree. After all, I would not want to surprise you now, would I? By agreeing? Like many other opinionated pundits on blogit and elsewhere, you have only presented one side. And like many others, it happens to be leftward leaning and off kilter.
Regarding nuclear power, over 90% of France's electricity comes from nuclear power. Perhaps your British engineers could learn from them? To prevent the problems you all have experienced? I would concur that the use of nuclear power is fraught with difficulties and potential disasters. It would need to be very carefully monitored and controlled, and even then, problems could arise. I would never argue that it is the most perfect source of energy but it's a start.
In your scorn and hatred for the President, you have very conveniently forgotten to mention the efforts he has put forth to encourage the design and creation of hybrid and other energy sparing autos. But oh yeah, I forgot, you're only fixated on the negatives associated with this Pres and his Republican party.
And regarding waste products and such, I do have a problem with the practice of dumping waste products and other toxins into the Great Lakes, large rivers, etc. American companies are notorious for this, and very wrong. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil, and this would certainly apply to those companies who put greed over care for the environment.
Regarding Kyoto, I believe that accord is generally a fraud. A variety of scientists have demonstrated that, were all these protocols put into place, by the year 2100, THERE WOULD BE NO MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENT IN THE CLIMATE. So why bother using protocols that are particularly harsh against one particular country (the USA) and would have the most profound negative effect on America's economy. But of course, that's the direction the EU is headed. It is hell bent on becoming the premier world economy so of course they are going to recommend policies in their favor. Oh, and might I add that at one point the US Senate voted 95-0 against this policy. That means both Dems and Repubs voted against it. Oh, but let's blame President Bush entirely for its rejection.
Regarding driving times, gee, wouldn't it be nice to commute only 7.5 miles to work? Hmm, well, but you forgot to take into consideration all the 18 wheeler trucks on the road transporting goods from city to city. I knew a woman whose dad drove orange juice concentrate from Indiana to California and made the round trip almost twice a week. Imagine the diesel a company could save if they only had to drive from the tip of Scotland to the southernmost point of England. Isn't that about the length of the State of California? Not to mention all the freight trains criss crossing this country carrying everything from sweet potatoes to new Ford cars. No, Limey, you still don't get it, but why should I be surprised.
You know, I recall lecturing another British fellow hell bent on harping against Americans. I told him (that would be Damon Leigh) that if I felt he truly cared about America and its citizens, I'd definitely be more receptive to his criticisms. But to continually nag on about the supposed negatives of a country in such a one sided way, and with obvious dripping scorn for its citizens -- you will certainly not find a receptive ear with this broad.
I could go on, but why bother? It's a waste of my time arguing with some folk and besides, I've got to go pollute the air some more by mowing the lawn.
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JanesOpinion
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May 7, 2005
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Folgers is a brand of coffee here in America. I should realize that there is an ocean between us for a reason, huh. I do not understand your creepy term, "Gaelic." You are a cross the great di v id e.
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TARZANA
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May 7, 2005
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Wonder
The cat suit? Oh no, not that again ... please, Lord, lead me not into temptation and deliver me from magical moggies.
PS No I don't live in a flat. And how do you know the name? I thought flat was a British term for apartment or penthouse.
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Limey
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May 7, 2005
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Fab
Folgers? Is that a brand of some kind? Slurps? That's no brand - more like the result of two much Gaelic coffee. Cheers!
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Limey
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May 7, 2005
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:: slurps coffee ::
posted by
TARZANA
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May 7, 2005
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Limey, LOL...you mean you would come to America to pick me up?
I doubt that very much...then again, maybe if I wear the cat suit wonder suit? hmmm, this could be interesting...well, you better mow the lawn now...wait, don't you live in a flat?
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Ariala
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May 7, 2005
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Limey ...
 Folgers |
posted by
TARZANA
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May 7, 2005
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Wonder
I say, steady on, old thing. But which airport did you say? Kennedy?
No, I'm sorry, kitty ... quite forgetting myself. Don't know you, of course - must get introduced. Quite unforgiveable. Better cut the lawn.
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Limey
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May 7, 2005
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Limey, now now...if you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much
space, dawlin. 
PS: If you only knew how very boring my life is OUTSIDE of Blogit, LOL...you would think I was British...ooh, come and get me now!
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Ariala
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May 7, 2005
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Fab
Then please explain. (What sort of coffee - latte, espresso, instant?).
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Limey
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May 7, 2005
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Wonder
Judging how you live, you probably need 'em!
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Limey
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May 7, 2005
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Limey,
No, sir. I'm just having my morning coffee, sir.
posted by
TARZANA
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May 7, 2005
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Limey, we cats have nine lives...
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Ariala
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May 7, 2005
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Wonder
... so trusting!
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Limey
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May 7, 2005
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Limey, the wax may disturb the Ozone...but for you, I may take that chance.
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Ariala
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May 7, 2005
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Wonder
Nice of you. Thanks.
PS Perhaps a little wax on the longer whiskers?
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Limey
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May 7, 2005
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Limey, excellent post...I certainly think it extremely important that
people consider the facts and get over their prejudice, and their bi-partisan attitudes...Thanks again for a well-researched piece.
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Ariala
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May 7, 2005
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Fab
What's all this about? Are you on the lime juice?
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Limey
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May 7, 2005
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Dear Tarzan:
As the helpless victim of 27 demolished years of my life with no power, I am thankful to now be happily married and to have my own nuclear family. More power to the nuclear whatever it is that makes us safe and happy.
Sincerely,
Mrs. IfI'dknownyouwereorphanedinajungleinhabitedbywildbeastsIwouldhaverescuedyou.
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TARZANA
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May 7, 2005
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