The Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man in the World" or Chuck Norris?

1) One book that changed your life:
Brave New World - only because it encouraged me to change the way I looked at the world around me, and not just accept the status quo.

2) One book that you’d read more than once:
The Thorn Birds. I just love it.

3) One book you’d want on a deserted island:
Probably the Bible. I'd finally get a chance to read it cover to cover uninterrupted.

4) One book that made you laugh:
Belly Laughs, by Jenny McCarthy.

5) One book that made you cry:
The Good Earth.

6) One book you wish you’d written:
The Count of Monte Cristo or The Stand

7) One book you wish had never been written:
The DaVinci Code.

8) One book you're currently reading:
Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten: Build a Better Brain and Increase IQ up to 30 Points Its nothing earth shattering, but nice for information and reference.

9) One book you've been meaning to read:
I Am America (and So Can You!) Its sitting on the nightstand just waiting for me to get to it.

10) Tag five people:
Nah. People can do this if they want.

The Big Read thinks the average adult has only read six of the top 100 books they've printed below.

01. Look at the list and bold those you have read.
02. Italicise those you intend to read
03. Underline the books you LOVE.
04. Reprint this list in your own LJ so we can try and track down these people who've only read 6 and force books upon them.

( The List )

I'm not fantastically well read, but a lot of books on this list, I have no interest in.

What happened to bowen29?

Years after its gone off the air, it is the subject of scholarly discussion and review.

( Grammar (Time, one hour) )

( Arithmetic (Time, 1.25 hours) )

( U.S. History (Time, 45 minutes) )

( Orthography (Time, one hour) )

( Geography (Time, one hour) )
End of Test

more cat pictures

Discuss.

I was going through some of my memories, and found a question that I answered 3 years ago, and thought, with a new slew of f-list folks I'd ask it again:

What 5 pieces of advice would you give your 16 year old self, if you could?

more graph humor and song chart memes

KickItBack = Cash Back

So, as you know, eBay now has a lot of competition. But, they still want you to shop there.

Incentive? Up to 1% back on EVERY purchase. No sign up fees or monthly service charges. Just use KickItBack to search eBay - you will see everything you'd see by searching the eBay site itself, bid and win, and money will be deposited in your PayPal account. It can be collected and deposited into your linked bank account at any time you wish after its been verified.

Y'all know I don't normally do these things, but this is a no brainer, with no risks, so why not?

This may not matter to most, but...

New Gargoyles Comics (which are canon, as they are written by Greg Weisman himself) have been out for half a year now! They're up to issue 8 with the regular series, and a spinoff "Bad Guys" is up to #2.

!!!

Guess who will be doing a glut of comic buying? At least issues 1-6 of the regular series is already in a trade paperback available through Amazon. If anyone else is interested in the others, they're put out by SLG (Slave Labor Graphics).

To all the moms and moms-to-be on my list, Happy Mother's Day!

Learn 50 things about your friends, and let them learn 50 things about you.

1. Do you like blue cheese?
On hamburgers, on hot wings, as crumbles on salads.

2. Have you ever gone streaking?
Never.

3. Do you own a gun?
They scare the crap out of me, but I think I need to learn how to shoot.

4. Your favourite song?
Today, I was totally digging that famous song from Bizet's Carmen.

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
I try not to. I don't want a false read for my blood pressure.

6. What do you think of hot dogs?
Yummy movie food.

7. Favourite Christmas song?
O Holy Night & The Christmas Song

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
I usually have hot milky coffee and a protein/fiber fruity smoothie.

9. Can you do push ups?
Haven't tried to in a while, but I usually do boy pushups.

11. What's your favourite piece of jewelry?
What happened to #10? My favorite piece of jewelry is my husband's wedding ring.

12. Favourite hobby?
I like to read. But, I now have a sewing machine that I'm dying to use, but don't have a work station set up for it yet.

14. Do you have A.D.D.?
What happened to 13?

15. What one trait do you hate about yourself?
I can be a slob.

16. Middle Name?
My maiden name.

17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment.
1. The smidget is a trumpet fan.
2. I should probably drink more water.
3. Wow this 5 gum is still sorta minty.

18. Name 3 things you bought yesterday.
I didn't purchase anything yesterday.

19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink.
1. Water
2. 7Up
3. Coffee

20. Current worry right now?
When is my work shower going to be?

21. Current hate right now?
Stretch marks.

22. Favourite place to be?
Home.

23. How did you bring in the New Year?
We were watching a movie, paused it to watch Dick Clark, and then went back to the movie.

24. Where would you like to go?
I'd like to tour around Southeast Asia.

25. Name three people who will complete this?
*shrugs*

26. Do you own slippers?
No.

27. What shirt are you wearing?
A dark grey one that says:
"Boxing
Brooklyn, NY
Auditorium"

28. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
Never done so.

29. Can you whistle?
Yes.

30. Favourite colour?
I'm digging greens this year.

31. Would you be a pirate?
Not a very agile one right now.

32. What songs do you sing in the shower?
I used to. Most of the time, I'm trying to finish quickly because a) I'm probably in a hurry or b) I don't want to have to take a break or c) I read somewhere that Jennifer Aniston takes 3 minute showers to save water, and still has the time to brush her teeth in there, and someday I'd like to beat that.

33. Favourite girl's name?
Ha. I'm not going to tell!

34. Favourite boy's name?
We have one of those picked out too.

35. What's in your pocket right now?
No pockets.

36. Last thing that made you laugh?
The dog.

37. Best bed sheets as a child?
Rainbow Brite.

38. Worst injury you've ever had?
I was prone to sprained/twisted ankles as a kid. Never did crutches, or anything. They just healed on their own.

39. Do you love where you live?
I didn't dream of living here as a kid, no.

40. How many TVs do you have in your house?
6 or 7.

41. Who is your loudest friend?
None of my friends are particularly loud.

42. How many dogs do you have?
One, but I don't claim him as mine.

43. Does someone have a crush on you?
I should hope so.

45. What is your favourite book?
The Thorn Birds

46. Favourite Candy Bar?
Fried English Mars Bar.

47. Favourite Sports Team?
The Yankees. By default. I'm not really a sportsfan, but I'm a New Yorker at heart, so I have to go for the Yankees. I don't want to hear about the Mets.

48. What song do you want played at your funeral?
Really? I have no idea.

49. What were you doing 12 AM last night?
Scoping out ebay for some boots.

50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
Blarg.

So one of my good friends mirthangel is a big wig over at the online side of the NY Times, and they launched a program internationally that seems like it could have some bugs.

SO

I know quite a few of you on my list aren't Western Hemisphere bound. Can you help a girl out, and do the following, and comment on your user experience? Its free and will take you a few minutes.

To begin, just go to: http://www.nytimes.com/timesreadertrial

Questions:
1. does the page show up?
2. what price is the product offered?
3. Click on try Times Reader for 30-day trial
4. Complete flow of information creating your personal trial
5. download Times Reader software.
6. Open Times Reader application on your computer
7. Enter username and password
8. Any difficulties?

You'll love this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW6M8D41ZWU

(c/o dimethirwen)

And its a biggie - I need answers to this for work stuff™

When you see an advertisement, whether it came in the mail, or is in the newspaper, a magazine, or anything in print, and see a LARGE amount of legal disclaimer, what is your reaction?

Yale speaks out about "art".

It's still damned disgusting and disturbing that a stunt like this was even allowed. Induced miscarriages, early abortions, whatever you want to call them, are NOT art. Faking them (ETA: or claiming ambiguity regarding them) to cause controversy is NOT expression. Its the sign of a very disturbed mind, and an even more disturbed society where even a few people really don't think that there was anything wrong with the exhibit and the elaborate set of lies surrounding it in the first place.

...was a fun movie...though I'll have to say, ( Tiny Spoiler )

We got to see a free screening at our local movie & food place. Hey. Free movie while we eat dinner. Not bad.

...and for others (if they need a reminder or inspiration) from: Get Rich Slowly

Seven Traits of Successful People:

1. Successful people know what they want.
2. Successful people don't think - they act.
3. Successful people have insatiable hunger for knowledge.
4. Successful people are curious and are not afraid to experiment.
5. Successful people build their networks.
6. Successful people are passionate about what they do.
7. Successful people are persistent and patient.

While this site could have been well suited to yesterday's fun holiday...they appear to be quite serious about this ancient civilization.

I've heard of Atlantis. I think almost everyone has. Has anyone ever heard of this one?