E.J.
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......The audioplay was a very good adaptation - but it's also 8 hours long......
The unabridged audiobook (not audioplay) is over 11 hours long. That's a lot of sitting in traffic.
The audiobook is available for a 7 day FREE download here (never used the site before):
http://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/enders-game/179720?gclid=CKavprvp0boCFSdp7AodanYAjw
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Take this quiz to find where you stand (the questions do lean libertarian but it's a good starting point)
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Read the disclaimer WAY at the bottom of the page......
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This is sad......
http://www.hulu.com/watch/539715
Blacktrack
intransitive verb \’blak-,trak\
The act of changing your mind because President Obama has agreed with you.
(origin: September 2013, Americanism; Bill Maher - Real Time With Bill Maher)
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=blacktrack&defid=7173420
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Fracture:
1. n. A break, rupture, or crack, especially in bone or cartilage.
2. v. To abuse or misuse flagrantly
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From The Guardian:
A secret document, published in declassified form for the first time by the Guardian today, reveals that the US Air Force came dramatically close to detonating an atom bomb over North Carolina that would have been 260 times more powerful than the device that devastated Hiroshima.
The document, obtained by the investigative journalist Eric Schlosser under the Freedom of Information Act, gives the first conclusive evidence that the US was narrowly spared a disaster of monumental proportions when two Mark 39 hydrogen bombs were accidentally dropped over Goldsboro, North Carolina on 23 January 1961. The bombs fell to earth after a B-52 bomber broke up in mid-air, and one of the devices behaved precisely as a nuclear weapon was designed to behave in warfare: its parachute opened, its trigger mechanisms engaged, and only one low-voltage switch prevented untold carnage.
Each bomb carried a payload of 4 megatons – the equivalent of 4 million tons of TNT explosive. Had the device detonated, lethal fallout could have been deposited over Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and as far north as New York city – putting millions of lives at risk.
The document was uncovered by Schlosser as part of his research into his new book on the nuclear arms race, Command and Control. Using freedom of information, he discovered that at least 700 "significant" accidents and incidents involving 1,250 nuclear weapons were recorded between 1950 and 1968 alone.
Full article here:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/20/usaf-atomic-bomb-north-carolina-1961
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and now the parody version.......
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more than just an add
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Ted Cruz? I didn't know Canadians were allowed to run for president.
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Patience doesn't matter any more......
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must give credit to George Takei (at the link)
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Or they could be looking to protect the health of kids (and adults) that they are responsible for, based on years of experience (and law suits)
Jamboree registration page: https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/Be-Prepared.aspx
The national jamboree is a physically demanding experience. West Virginia is called "the Mountain State" for a reason, and our new home, the Summit, offers a very different environment than Fort A.P. Hill. The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is "on foot," with all participants and staff walking/hiking everywhere; there will not be bus circuits or personal vehicles on site. While a lot of the site is level, there are regular changes in grade as part of everyone's daily schedule. The Staff Village is approximately a mile away from Twelve Points, the flag plaza in the Summit Center; staff will make that hike, or one that is similar, at least once and probably twice every day, and participants will be hiking even more. A number of our activities require more stamina and fitness too—think climbing, rappelling, rafting, mountain biking, and skateboarding. It is essential that all participants and staff are prepared for their Summit jamboree experience.
The national jamboree is being conducted at a high-adventure site. For that reason, physical standards have been set unique to the jamboree. These standards help highlight some of the challenging terrain at the Summit and types of activities that will take place, all with the goal of keeping participants safe.
Accordingly, it is the policy of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree that:The national jamboree will uphold a decision by an applicant's personal health care practitioner to deny participation for medical reasons.
The national jamboree will accept for participation applicants that are recommended for participation by their health care practitioner and have a BMI of 31.9 or less.
The Jamboree Medical Staff will review all applicants with a BMI of 32.0–39.9 and consider jamboree participation based on 1) health history, 2) submitted health data, and 3) recommendation of the applicant’s personal health care provider. For applicants with a BMI >31.9, a recommendation of “no contraindications for participation” by the applicant’s personal health care provider does not necessarily guarantee full jamboree participation. The jamboree medical staff will have final determination of full jamboree participation.
Applicants with one or more of the following risk factors may be requested to provide further documentation, including cardiac testing, pulmonary testing, or further information from their physician to ensure the applicant’s ability to participate.
- Hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
- Tobacco use
- Dyslipidemia
- Prior heart attack
- Coronary angioplasty/stent
- Coronary artery surgery
- COPD
- Sleep apnea requiring CPAP or BiPAP
- Prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Family history of premature (before age 55) coronary artery disease
* Jamboree Medical Services will provide specific instructions to the practitioner to determine eligibility.
* The national jamboree cannot accept for participation any applicant with a BMI of 40.0 or higher.
I am not in that great of shape but have a BMI of 24....40 is really high.
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Geeks Out has responded to Card's plea:
http://geeksout.org/...kip-enders-game
One highlight
Orson Scott Card, we can tolerate your anti-gay activism, your right-wing extremism, your campaign of fear-mongering and insults, but we’re not going to pay you for it. You’ve got the right to express your opinions and beliefs any way you choose—but you don’t have a right to our money.
How many homophobic billboards and absurd “Gathering Storm” ads would a new fortune built off of Ender’s Game lunchboxes buy for NOM?
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or maybe this is classified as something else.
anyway,
this one is more than just a little bit different.
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It worked for me. Just had a short add tacked on the front of the video.
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There was this from Wednesday:
Dear Connecticut Yankee Council Scouting family,The Boy Scouts of America, Connecticut Yankee Council is committed to providing high quality programs that deliver leadership skills, citizenship training, character development and personal fitness to young people in 37 communities in southwestern Connecticut. We are committed to our mission, we respect other's viewpoints, and we are welcoming of others.
Scouting in the Connecticut Yankee Council is open to all youth and adults who subscribe to the values of the Scout Oath and Law regardless of their personal sexual orientation. All our Scouts and leaders must display the highest levels of good conduct and any sexual conduct within Scouting is unacceptable. Our charter partners retain the responsibility to select the best possible leadership for their units consistent with their moral values.
Our Scouts and leaders repeatedly pledge to respect all people and defend the rights of others. Prejudice, intolerance and unlawful discrimination of any form are unacceptable within our membership.
By remaining true to our values, and keeping our conviction of preparing young people for life, we strive to expand our capacity to serve more youth through high quality programs.
Sincerely,
Michael Abrahamson
Council President
president@ctyankee.org
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I have to think the studio version of the audio was added after the fact. The snyc is too poor for them to have been "lip syncing" during the performance. -
You don't need a doctor for a tetanus shot. About 12 years ago I had a tetanus shot at a pupblic health office (I didn't want to pay $50 for the doctor office visit). The cost for the shot was $8.00. They also offer the shot at some Walgreens (where they have the in-house clinic), though I'm sure it costs more there.
Ed
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I think you are supposed to get a tetanus shot every 6 years or so. Its not just a one time thing.....it also depends on what else you use your tools for.
Ed
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Spring is here in Atlanta. The pollen count yesterday (anything over 500 is considered extremely high) was 8023. I think the allergy center needs to come up with some new adverbs when the numbers are this high.
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Duck Dynasty: Another Reason to Avoid Reality TV
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Hell has indeed frozen over......Cracker Barrel has pulled all Phil Robertson related material from their stores.
I also read that Duck Dynasty has already finished filming for next year's episodes. It will be interesting to see if the shows run with Phil or if he is edited out.