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Seems like I’ve only just arrived here, but alreay I’m moving. I’m now at SusanHatedLiterature.net

Was listening to Mr. D’Arcy on the radio on the way into work this morning, and d’you know what. There is a new edition of the Collins English Dictionary, featuring some wonderful new words such as Langer, Gee-bag, Skanger, etc etc

Any non-irishers want to guess at the meanings?

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While surfing I came across The Monster Engine which is a site where children’s drawings are interpreted by real artists. Some are really cool.

Although you do have to wonder it the kid really meant there to be a fish in that picture?

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Pop

So go read the abridged Revenge of the Sith

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The Composition Section

1. ” my take on recent history” Write a personal essay in which you discuss your views on a recent event or series of events in the world.

2. “celebrity culture has gone too far … ” Write a speech in which you attempt to persuade an audience that today’s obsession with the lives of the rich and famous has gone too far.

3. “ordinary people surviving as best they can …” You are responding to a radio competition to find an ordinary person whose life story will inspire others. Entries should include an account of the person’s life and the reason(s) why it is inspirational. Write your competition entry

4. “the hope that things will be better for the next generation…” Write an article for a newspaper or magazine, outlining your vision of a better future.

5. “She was expected to carry on as she was … he was always expected to take over the family business…” Write a personal essay on the part which other people’s expectations play in our lives.

6. “She engaged in none of the banter that other customers seemed to like…” You have been asked to give a talk to your class on the importance of not taking life too seriously. Write the talk you would give.

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is myrmidons.

You know, from the greek.

“myrmidon \MUR-muh-don; -duhn\, noun:
1. [Capitalized] A member of a warlike Thessalian people who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy.
2. A loyal follower, especially one who executes orders without question, protest, or pity.”

Basically David Mamet had an article in some mag/journal thing where he gave out about TV. The writers in slavery to the big evil corporations and whatnot. So javier grillo-marxuach (a writer, of…. tv shows and stuff) argues the other side.

Discuss (in honour of the Jnr. & Leaving certs which start today)

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Saw this story over at
Memory Epsilon

“”Nobody asked us to detain him,” Anthony said. “Being bizarre is not a reason to keep somebody out of this country or lock them up. … We are governed by laws and regulations, and he did not violate any regulations.” (CNN.com)

I wonder what the reaction would’ve been if the man in question was middle eastern in appearance?

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