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Thank the Maker: July 2012
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Taking over the world, one science fiction book review at a time. This girl's guide to sci-fi. Let the Battle Begin: A Review of The Hunger Games. 8220;I want to do something, right here, right now, to shame them, to make them accountable, to show the Capitol that whatever they do or force us to do there is a part of every tribute they can't own. That Rue was more than a piece in their Games. And so am I.”. I'm at a lose for words to adequately describe my overwhelming obsession with The Hunger Games.
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A Writer's Journey: Content With GOOD ENOUGH
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When I grow up, I want to be a writer. Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Content With GOOD ENOUGH. I never expected to love coaching high school athletes. I never expected them to capture my heart the way that they have. They say that it takes a village to raise a child, and I am beyond grateful to be able to contribute to the lives of these individuals. It's funny how a leap out of our comfort zone can reveal strengths and cultivate character we never knew we had within us. What is their skill level? I really ma...
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A Writer's Journey: ALLIANCE
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When I grow up, I want to be a writer. ALLIANCE follows Alexander Quinn as he tries to find a new normal as the world's first super human. He is at the tail end of his senior year of high school and is struggling to find his path, and make the right decisions for his future. A future he hopes will include Natalie. Following the format of Small Town Hero, ALLIANCE is written in dual first person. The second voice in this case, alongside Alex is Jordan Hall. Being friends with Alex turns out to be a danger...
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Thank the Maker: Ida: A Review of The Memory Garden, Mary Rickert
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Taking over the world, one science fiction book review at a time. This girl's guide to sci-fi. Ida: A Review of The Memory Garden, Mary Rickert. The website for fans of science, books and awesome geeky things described The Memory Garden. Synapsis of why you should read it. True, I would end up writing reviews only for science fiction and the odd mystery novel but what is the issue with that people? I really see no issue. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Ida: A Review of The Memory Garden, Mary Rickert.
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The New Yuk Times: Political Activists Fight To Remove All Markings From U.S. Coins
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Sunday, March 17, 2013. Political Activists Fight To Remove All Markings From U.S. Coins. WASHINGTON, DC - In a press conference this morning, a coalition of political activists announced their intentions to file lawsuits to remove all legible markings from U.S. currency. Dr. Julian Weezer, the leader of the Organization Dedicated To Not Offending Anyone, vowed to fight until all U.S. coins are smooth metal disks and all bills are blank sheets of paper. Nigel G. Mitchell. Rosie O'Donnell Confirmed As Ill...
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The New Yuk Times: Farrah Fawcett's Coffin To Feature Erect Nipples
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Friday, June 26, 2009. Farrah Fawcett's Coffin To Feature Erect Nipples. LOS ANGELES, CA - On June 25, 2009, the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Farrah Fawcett died of anal cancer. She was 62. To honor her memory, Fawcett’s family has decided to decorate her coffin with a pair of erect nipples. Plans have been made to make posters of Farrah Fawcett’s coffin and sell them online to defray the cost of her funeral. Amazon.com has announced that pre-orders for the coffin posters have al...Jennifer Lo...
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The New Yuk Times: Crayons Feature Colors Based on Caucasian Skin
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Tuesday, March 06, 2012. Crayons Feature Colors Based on Caucasian Skin. SEDONA, AZ - Native American artist John Redhorse has created a new pack of crayons called Payola. The crayons are all named after Caucasian skin tones, a political response to the famous Crayola Crayon color, "Indian Red.". The Payola crayons feature colors with racially-insensitive Caucasian names such as Redneck Red, Pasty White, Frostbitten Blue, and Spray-On Tan Orange. Nigel G. Mitchell. I would buy those in a minute. Rosie O'...
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The New Yuk Times: Charlton Heston's Guns Pried From Cold, Dead Hands
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Thursday, April 24, 2008. Charlton Heston's Guns Pried From Cold, Dead Hands. Charlton Heston, Oscar-winning actor of such films as. And former president of the National Rifle Association, has died at the age of 84. At his funeral, gun control activists pried his guns from his cold, dead hands. Heston was best-known for his starring roles in movies such as. Planet of the Apes. And his Academy Award-winning role in. Sandra Froman, the current president of the National Rifle Association, was dismayed, but ...
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5 Reasons Why Geeks Go Crazy Over Race-Changing Superheroes ~ The Geek Twins
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5 Reasons Why Geeks Go Crazy Over Race-Changing Superheroes. Michael B. Jordan, The Human Torch; Source: Schmoes Know. Well, here we go again. You know, sometimes, when I hear that a movie or comic or TV show is changing the race of a known comic book character, I wonder if things will be different, if calmer heads will prevail and we've moved on to the point where such things are no big deal. But we haven't. The same thing happened when Heimdall in Thor. And it's happening again with the announcement.
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Thank the Maker: April 2012
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Taking over the world, one science fiction book review at a time. This girl's guide to sci-fi. The Way: A Review of Greg Bear. All over the news is the talk of asteroid mining in the very near future. The CBC Saturday morning talk show is spending valuable air time to discuss how Canada can ensure that we as a mighty country can be one of the players in this new mining race. Although I find this fascinatingly improbable at this current time (How many of us have actually made it off planet? Eon, Greg Bear.
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