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i like my elvish name from chris wetherell's site better (from the link catalyst gave), it's Enelya Mithrandír the one from the all in one site for me is Maegfalasiel but i like my hobbit name from the all-in-one site (Marigold Sackville-Baggins from Grindwall) better than the one from...

my personal feeling on what makes a classic book is when the book can withstand the test of time. specifically, generations. if the message of a book can still be enjoyed, understood and remain popular throughout further generations (especially generations whose lifestyles and experiences differ...

i just finished Mrs Dalloway. it was my first Virginia Woolf novel (novella). i really enjoyed Woolf's style of writing, the way she followed the random thoughts of the characters. the plot itself was a bit slow for me (i enjoyed more fast paced stories) but i didn't expect an action-packed read...

i used to just browse in my favorite genre, pick one and read the blurb on the back and take my chance. i did pretty well with that. til i came here! i've got a list now that's a mile long! when someone gives me a recommendation, i look at the other books they enjoyed to see if we have anything...

I got The Most Evil Men and Women in History (but I already had and read it) The Most Evil Women in History a History of our Family book (to do your family tree in) Astronomy, The Definitive Guide and Lady Cottington's Fairy Album Tomorrow, I'm going to use the $120 gift card from Indigo...

OMG - now that you point it out, I TOTALLY agree with you!! LOL

i would also recommend Margaret Atwood. she is so great at social commentary, and her "speculative" fiction novels are fantastic. i find her novels totally absorbing and thought provoking

do you have a degree in being an a$$hole, or something? if not, i give you honours with that. i haven't been insulting to you at all, in any of my posts (until now). i have been reasonable and tried to debate with you in an intelligent manner. now i know i'm wasting my time, so i won't...

in the current state of that area, i don't believe it could have been prevented. but if they had had a proper warning system in place, i think two thirds (2/3) could have been saved. it is a tragedy, and more so because the first event like this in that area was so strong and damaging. this...

i maintain an image of a calendar with all my appts etc on it and it's up there so i can keep track of what i'm supposed to be doing! beside the calendar i have put a few family pics. i dunno what i'd do if it wasn't for that calendar. SillyWabbit - i LOVE the last desktop you posted. that...

WITHOUT PROOF or not coming from a person high enough in a government, it is a safe assumption. a false alarm would put worry into people and that would affect the number of tourists and the government wouldn't take that chance. local businesses that survived the tsunami are already feeling the...

when i am going about my business i am nowhere near a tv. sometimes a radio, but only if i'm inside somewhere that one is on. and no, obviously i don't think towns are without police or a nearby military presence. :rolleyes: you are missing the point of what is being said. it is not as easy...

Sun-SSS, you're making a lot of assumptions on what can be done (and barriers that can be crossed without advance preparation) in one hour. Read RitalinKid's long post - it makes sense. As for what I said about your response to Watercrystal - I DID see her post, but I took it for what I...

just popped in quick to say, RitalinKid, that i agree with your post. glad it's long, you state more cohesively what i was trying to. ps - made my donation to the red cross yesterday. be well, gotta go for now :)

i would not be surprised if a Hobbit movie isn't in the works pretty soon. i mean, what better way to re-capitalize (is that a word ;) ) on the LOTR a few years down the line? people would remember how much they enjoyed the movie and then they'd line up to see the Hobbit. re-issue the dvd sets...

ah - Hay, we heard the same thing!

funny, i haven't heard yet that there were any lost (and i use international shipping). i think i heard, though, that the damaging effect happens when the wave breaks against the shallower ground. so you're ok if you are out to sea. not sure if that's exactly right, but i am sure i heard it

super scary! actually, i was hung over that morning and at the very moment we felt it, i had my head down looking at the floor trying to make my headache go away. then i felt swaying and i thought to myself "geezuz, i AM hungover" then i looked up and the ficus tree and wall were swaying against...

we have little ones somewhat frequently. i used to work on the 27th floor (that used to be high for Vancouver) and we had a rather strong quake one day and the building started to sway. turned out the epicenter was just out of seattle, which is 119miles/192km away. i dont recall how strong the...

that is what i heard. nothing like this ever happened in the area. and i dont think anyone has ever heard of a 9.0 richter earthquake. scares the hell out of me, since i live on a fault line