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  1. Little House on the Prairie books: As bad as I recall?

    When I was 9 or 10, I wanted to read Isaac Asimov and Robert Heinlein. While my mother did not flat out forbid me to do so, she actively discouraged it, forcing me to read Little House on the Prairie books and then quizzing me on the contents, so...

    Started by Hatshepsut‎, 13 Sep 2009 08:20 PM
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  2. TheFlame's Weekly Top 20

    This is my personal chart, based on tracks released (for download or as physical singles) in the UK in the recent past. It is originally posted on Haven Forums, a UK based music forum. There, I go by the name 'KingB'. The Week 1 chart, dated...

    Started by TheFlame‎, 07 Jan 2010 05:34 PM
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  3. First Time Reading: Lord of the Rings

    My grandmother passed away many years ago and through the various dramas and tribulations of family my mother and her siblings are largely estranged from one another today. However, one of my aunts (who won't speak to my mother at all) still tries...

    Started by Nrblex‎, 22 Nov 2009 06:05 PM
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  4. Last night I had the strangest dream...(or, the one hit wonders thread)

    Of course, the title of the thread refers to the cheestastic 80s hit "Ain't Nothin' Gonna Break my Stride" by Matthew Wilder. 28KobNbbI2s But I think my favorite one hit wonder is the fabulous Turning Japanese by The Vapors: 4HmDISe8RYY ...

    Started by Sarahfeena‎, 03 Jan 2010 07:23 PM
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  5. Worksafe fetishes! (but you should probably exercise caution)

    SvGeLGeFrrU This video is a rare gem!! Anybody who is in the quicksand community knows all about this video!! "The quicksand community". Let's enjoy the generous cornucopia of crazy brought to us every day by the internet. Post the most...

    Started by Exy‎, 05 Jan 2010 01:01 PM
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  6. Avatar!! (total rotten spoilers)

    Don't read this if you haven't seen the movie!!! * * * *

    Started by OneCentStamp‎, 22 Dec 2009 04:05 PM
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  7. Message board as art

    So the Crucible thread on what is art got me thinking. I've seen art installations that involve projectors and fans and chicken feed thrown all over the floor. I've read books that are constructed entirely out of letters. And you know what? I...

    Started by Nrblex‎, 19 Dec 2009 04:14 PM
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  8. ST:TOS; Arena (Episode 18)

    There are 3 ST threads ongoing right now! Go us. Arena is an intriguing episode. While I must say the Gorn is a bit laughable, the concept of having 2 different species "duke it out" raises all kinds of moral, social and philosophical questions...

    Started by eleanorigby‎, 30 Dec 2009 08:26 PM
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  9. How would LOTR read if Frodo had died at Mount Doom?

    As everyone knows, The Lord of the Rings is based on historical events*--the exploits of Frodo Baggins, his servant** Samwise, and their companions during the war that ended the Third Age and restored the heirs of Isildur*** to the throne of Gondor....

    Started by Skald the Rhymer‎, 04 Jan 2010 03:04 PM
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  10. What are your guilty pleasures on TV?

    A few things I love to watch for no good reason: The Peoples' Court and Judge Judy Reruns of The Cosby Show and Roseanne The Price is Right What're yours?

    Started by Sarahfeena‎, 30 Dec 2009 08:47 PM
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  11. Two Russian History Films Next Week on TCM

    There are a couple of interesting films coming up on Turner Classic Movies that I thought might appeal to Mellopanters. On Wednesday, January 6th at 8PM ET, they will be showing The Scarlet Empress. Coincidentally I was talking about this film...

    Started by Myrnalene‎, 01 Jan 2010 08:01 PM
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  12. How important are lyrics in your enjoyment of a song?

    The other day a friend and I were talking about Shakira, and I suggested he listen to her first two albums because they are very enjoyable and not at all like her American releases. He pointed out that he does not understand Spanish, so would be...

    Started by Taumpy‎, 23 Dec 2009 07:17 PM
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  13. Recommend free or very cheap eBooks

    Difficulty: not in the public domain* I got a Kindle for Christmas but I am slightly broke at the moment. So far I relied on our friends from Project Gutenberg for my reading material. That is all well and good but it has its limitations. It...

    Started by Feirefiz‎, 30 Dec 2009 05:11 PM
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  14. ST:TOS; The Galileo Seven

    As you watch this week's episode, think on this: Did Spock come by all his decisions logically? Any landing party knows the risks going in to an unknown environment, but this bunch seems a tad excitable, no? Are the aliens all that...

    Started by eleanorigby‎, 21 Dec 2009 07:31 PM
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  15. ST:TOS; The Squire of Gothos

    This is episode 17. A good, solid episode, with an intriguing alien. I think it could have been more dramatic if the ending wasn't so Dennis the Menace (maybe a bit of Calvin and Hobbes? Heh). It IS odd that such an alien intelligence and ability...

    Started by eleanorigby‎, 26 Dec 2009 03:54 PM
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  16. ST: TOS - Shore Leave

    Giant talking rabbits, samurai, tigers, jousting, strafing runs, knock down, drag 'em out brawling with Finnegan. This episode has it all! This is also an episode that features planet-side scenes that are actually shot outside, rather than in a...

    Started by dread pirate jimbo‎, 18 Dec 2009 10:43 AM
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  17. Best Songs Of The '00s!

    I've gotta make a playlist for a new year's eve party that will include a selection of songs from this most wonderful of decades. Any suggestions for best tunes of the decade? Preferably ones that were hits?

    Started by The Original An Gadaí‎, 21 Dec 2009 02:52 PM
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  18. Connect Santa Claus and Middle-earth (or, another insane Tolkien thread)

    I thought about putting my usual insanely detailed justification, but I got bored in the middle of the paragraph and said fuck that shit. I must be getting old. Anyway...connect old Kris Kringle with the Greater Perfesser's elves. Or, if you...

    Started by Skald the Rhymer‎, 04 Dec 2009 10:48 AM
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  19. Shout-outs to Indiana Jones in Dan Brown's latest book?

    I just started reading Dan Brown's latest book, The Lost Symbol (I know, I know...my brain is fried, people, this is about the most effort I can expend to read these days!) Last night I was a bit surprised to see one of the most famous lines from...

    Started by Sarahfeena‎, 22 Dec 2009 11:31 AM
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  20. Joe Strummer Dedication.

    BORN:John Graham Mellor August 21, 1952 DIED: Joe Strummer December 22, 2002 WXWTJRp_KjM Kick out the jams, motherfucker.

    Started by Revs‎, 22 Dec 2009 12:22 AM
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  21. Your favourite Christmas film?

    I'd say mine is Scrooged.

    Started by The Original An Gadaí‎, 21 Dec 2009 02:21 PM
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  22. The UK Christmas No.1 Single.

    And this year looks like being a close run thing between that last X-Factor winner and a group of people dedicated to telling the Simon Cowell pop machine to get stuffed. Their choice of song: Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name Of...

    Started by CatInASuit‎, 15 Dec 2009 07:37 AM
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  23. Dexter Series 4 + spoilers

    Ok, it's just started in the USA. Is it still as good as ever? And does anyone know when it will be appearing in the UK?

    Started by CatInASuit‎, 29 Sep 2009 10:16 AM
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  24. favorite poems

    I thought it might be nice to have a place to share favorite poems. I quite like poetry but I rarely understand it. But I try to read more and more of it since I figure that's the best way to familiarize myself with poetry. As far as I'm...

    Started by Inner Stickler‎, 24 Nov 2009 03:00 PM
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  25. We could be happy in Paraguay

    ... or on the Turbo Lift 9z46_8EkC3g They do tend toward the puerile, but on occasion the scene fits together well. Original series too: U94JkVAUf2c

    Started by parzival‎, 17 Dec 2009 05:05 AM
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  26. Flute+beatboxing=awesome

    Seriously. I gather this guy may have been on TV but I don't watch much, so, anyway. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYGTsaU5omA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMxobGPj4V8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBvZ8f44Et0

    Started by RabbitMage‎, 17 Dec 2009 10:21 PM
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  27. World's Largest Artwork

    It took 15 days and is roughly the size of Manhatten, but this stunning piece of artwork in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada is worth a look. with more on the story here.

    Started by CatInASuit‎, 17 Dec 2009 08:41 AM
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  28. 20 Best Things of the Decade

    Entertainment Weekly recently published a list of the "20 Best Things of the Decade." I think that the list is pretty much crap. 1.) A Boy Named Harry Potter 2.) The Sopranos 3.) YouTube 4.) The Lord of the Rings

    Started by pepperlandgirl‎, 12 Dec 2009 12:49 PM
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  29. Avatar 3D - a small problem

    Ok, so James Cameron's latest opus, the 3D film, Avatar is poised to sweep all across the globe in a frenzy of new technology that will blow us all away. Apart from one problem. What if you can't see 3D? 3D glasses only work part of the time...

    Started by CatInASuit‎, 11 Dec 2009 04:56 AM
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  30. Info about Scrubs upcoming season

    The following information about the upcoming 9th season of the ABC hit/cult show Scrubs has been confirmed as absolute truth. You don't believe me, you can suck it. :tongue: And then lick it. 1) The new season will see the show switch from being...

    Started by DeezerDee‎, 23 Jun 2009 12:02 PM
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  31. Anyone watching Survivor?

    I hadn't done a Survivor thread because my TV threads never take off too well, but I had to because this season is so. freaking. awesome. I thought the hype they were giving Russell earlier in the season was, well, hype...but man, I think he's...

    Started by Sarahfeena‎, 11 Dec 2009 10:56 AM
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  32. Max Goldt essays

    Probably my favorite blog, German Joys, occasionally features translations of essays by the writer Max Goldt. I thought perhaps someone might enjoy those, too. To quote the translator: English-speakers are asking: 'Who is Max Goldt?' He is a...

    Started by Feirefiz‎, 11 Dec 2009 05:29 AM
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  33. I will NOT watch you, Lie To Me

    I don't care how hard they try and sell you to me. Fox is practically begging me to stay tuned after House M.D. to watch you. It's like the "Designer Imposters" perfume kiosk at the mall: "If you like House, you'll LOOOOOOOOVE Lie To Me!"...

    Started by OneCentStamp‎, 10 Dec 2009 10:11 AM
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  34. ST:TOS; The Balance of Terror

    One of the best episodes, IMO. True, it's mostly on the Bridge and typifies submarine warfare, but we get to see Kirk truly BE Captain. It is acted well (Mark Leonard is great as the Romulan) and gripping. Very little cheese. Shatner is solid, as is...

    Started by eleanorigby‎, 08 Dec 2009 12:02 PM
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  35. Glee

    I was very pleased with last night's episode! My favorite line is my new signature. I laughed about this all night. I loved the judges for the sectionals: the air-head-twins and the grouchy politician - they were perfect. "My Life Would...

    Started by jali‎, 10 Dec 2009 09:05 AM
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  36. Do The Reggae!

    fchEBChUkck I love that funky reggae music. From roots to dub to ska and back again. Toots & The Maytals is one of my favorites. I actually got to hang out with Toots Hibert at a music festival, but didn't realize it was him until I saw him...

    Started by Revs‎, 07 Dec 2009 02:44 PM
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  37. Turning classics soft and fluffy

    My sister has a large collection of Dreamworks animated films. There was something naggingly familiar about the plot to one of them, however. The Road to El Dorado felt like an adaptation, yet as far as I knew there was no similar story about a pair...

    Started by Zuul‎, 05 Dec 2009 02:35 PM
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  38. Your Music: A-Z

    This is just a little fun thing I thought of: open up iTunes (or whatever other library you use) and post the first and last thing sorted alphabetically under: Artist? Track? Album? For me: Artists: A*Teens to Za-Za Tracks: À Cause des...

    Started by Vox Imperatoris‎, 18 Nov 2009 11:41 PM
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  39. What Christmas songs do you enjoy?

    Whether as a guilty pleasure, or openly. I have always been partial to the more religious (despite being an atheist) songs like "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", etc. Favorite non-traditional songs: ...

    Started by Taumpy‎, 03 Dec 2009 02:55 PM
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  40. Total Eclipse of the Heart - The Literal Version

    This is pretty damn amusing. lj-x9ygQEGA

    Started by Taumpy‎, 01 Dec 2009 10:57 PM
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  41. Doctor Who - Best Master Actor?

    Simply put, who do you think was the best incarnation of the Master in Doctor Who? Personally I loved the Roger Delgardo incarnation and the Geoffrey Beaver (the Keeper of Traken Master, prior to becoming Anthoney Ainley). I would have loved...

    Started by Walker in Eternity‎, 03 Dec 2009 04:22 AM
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  42. Movies of Great Wrongness

    Right now, I'm watching Troy. It's pretty perfectly awful. Besides minor cosmological and geographic inaccuracies (such as giving Sparta a port, and having the sun rise in the west), it basically takes a gigantic smelly shit all over not only the...

    Started by Orual‎, 22 Nov 2009 06:28 PM
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  43. Painfully trendy songs/albums

    The more now you are, the more then you'll be. The epitome of the painfully trendy album for me has to be the Buena Vista Social Club album. It's still a lovely album but if you played it in a public setting nowadays people would think they're...

    Started by The Original An Gadaí‎, 04 Jun 2009 10:29 AM
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  44. From the "Mildly Interesting a Bit Surprising" file

    Meredith Baxter reveals she's a lesbian. Also she's a "later in life" lesbian. I guess she realized 7 years ago (after 3 marriages) that she was in fact a lesbian and kept her orientation a secret. But it looks like from the article that she's...

    Started by pepperlandgirl‎, 02 Dec 2009 01:30 PM
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  45. The Room

    I was told it was bad. I was warned. Still, I was set on watching it. It couldn't possibly be worse than all of the other bad movies I've seen, right? Oh. Oh no. It's worse. It really, truly is. It's like the dialogue was written with Mad Libs...

    Started by Zuul‎, 28 Nov 2009 07:18 PM
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  46. ST:TOS, The Conscience of a King

    This episode is noteworthy for giving us quite a bit of background on Kirk as a teen. It is also riddled with quotes from the Bard (no small thing--what show has that today?). IMO, it is ruined by the wretched acting on the part of the woman (Kodo's...

    Started by eleanorigby‎, 30 Nov 2009 07:50 PM
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  47. Dude! Andy Griffith Can Sing Jazz and The Blues!

    Don't know if you can find it anywhere, but I heard a cassette my sis-in-law had and my jaw dropped to the floor. I looked at her in surprise and told me, "Bill. despite that hokey accent, he made sure he wouldn't be considered a Country/Western...

    Started by Quasi‎, 29 Nov 2009 08:06 PM
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  48. Want to ruin a great tv series? Here's how!

    (For purposes of this thread, great tv series = series the poster happens to think is great. Even if it's The Sarah Silverman Program. As everyone knows, Joan of Arcadia was the greatest tv show of all time. Even so, it lasted barely two...

    Started by Skald the Rhymer‎, 16 Nov 2009 11:42 AM
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  49. Post-Apocalyptic Austrailian Movies

    What happened to this genre? Did it play itself out? Did the message change? I have to admit a guilty pleasure in the whole futuristic steampunk B-movie style. Some personal favorites were Dead End Drive-in and Cherry 3000 (or was it 2000? ...

    Started by Dangerously Unqualified‎, 09 Oct 2009 10:21 AM
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  50. I only have one movie in my Netflix queue

    I need to add more. Suggestions? I've been working my way through Supernatural, so I figure I'll toss season 3 on there. I'm waiting for season 4 of Dexter anxiously. I really want more Doctor Who, but I've already watched everything that Netflix...

    Started by Zuul‎, 29 Nov 2009 07:50 PM
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    29 Nov 2009 08:20 PM Go to last post

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