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December Post Before End Of Days

[ So we are all extinct on 12-21-12 "They" say.
What do I think? "I got nothing to say 'cause I am laughing too hard." ]

[ Totally disappointed in the way Blogger handles video. The HD source is
wasted here. To angry to cuss. ]

 Enjoy the video [humbug] and song. No idea who, what, when is source of tune. ]
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Making a not book review book review: Year Zero by Rob Reid

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This is not a book review in the traditional sense. Most folks expect a stuffy analysis of the story with either a condescending don't read or a flat toned recommend one should read it now, or even yesterday.
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Warning, Alert, Pay Attention to this note: The first audio is full of spoken URLs that have been mercifully moved to the end. A 2 second silence zone if you wish to stop audio before URL speak. There is one URL at the beginning and it is the book URL at the publishers site.
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[ Preview of Year Zero from audio version. About 3.5 minutes from middle of book. I think it is a better taste than just the 1st chapter. ]

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Date: August 15, 2012 02:40 EDT [06:40Z]
Subject: Making a not book review book review
SnarkBug
Book: Year Zero
Author: Rob Reid
Publisher: Random House http://www.randomhouse.com/book/217834/year-zero-by-rob-reid

I like this book. I am listening to the audio version downloaded from Audible (an Amazon property now). I recommend the book to anyone who can laugh or at least be entertained by crazy aliens trying undo the mind blowing situation of music piracy.

This paragraph did have a bunch of spoilers. Having a second thought about that I zapped the spoilers and inserted the links to sample pages. I reckon that is more useful and even neighborly.

Excerpt From Rob Reid's Year Zero; Plus A Chance To Win The Book

Join Us Thursday For A Conversation With Rob Reid, Author Of Year Zero; Plus August's Book Of The Month

Live Video Chat With Rob Reid, Author Of 'Year Zero' About Aliens & Copyright

Publisher audio sample

Audible listing

Note on Audible price: The suggested retail price is $28 marked down to $19.60 which is 40 cents less than the $20 listed on publisher's site. Agency price you think?

I did not know the book existed until I watched the file copy video in this post. I took the time to look up the publisher. Based on the one audio clip the publisher made downloadable (mp3) I went to my Audible account and bought it. Got to give the publisher a thumbs up for making; hardbound , e-book & audiobook. Not commenting on the price point each has except that it is borderline too high on audio version.


[----- Reference Material -----]
Text of my comment in the post linked below.


August 14, 2012 23:14:00 EDT [August 15, 2012 03:14Z]

Live Video Chat With Rob Reid, Author Of 'Year Zero' About Aliens & Copyright [by Mike Masnick Aug 9th 2012 12:00pm]

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20120809/01364119972/live-video-chat-with-rob-reid-author-year-zero-about-aliens-copyright.shtml

 I am biting on the AC's troll because I think -- even if one person is influenced to give the book a try then the time spent doing the live meet and the post processing needed to make the interview available to everyone, except for locations where government meddles and blocks it, is not a flop.

I did not know the book existed until I watched the file copy video in this post. I took the time to look up the publisher. Based on the one audio clip the publisher made downloadable (mp3) I went to my Audible account and bought it. Got to give the publisher a thumbs up for making; hardbound , e-book & audiobook. Not commenting on the price point each has except that it is borderline too high on audio version.

So, by my measurement system the video interview is successful.

-d
note: This comment will be included in my book review to be posted in my journal.


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Cannoli and a movie: Dark Knight on DVD

Pray I make it through the whole flick. I think I can, I think I can.

Today is oops I forgot the update needed update page

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Updated Page is Here

http://duddits-fairuse.blogspot.com/2011/11/robot-2010-eng-sub-hindi-film.html

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HELL NO NSFW

[ Do Not Play This In An Open Office A.K.A. 'Were you are now'. - The Cat
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The Guild - S5 Ep6: Revolving Door

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Snow White Primer and A Fair(y) Use Tale | Center for Internet and Society

[ "Snow White and the Huntsman" has my attention. This is not your grandmothers's story of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" or is it? Disney has capitalized on the story since .. well, since forever if 1937 is that far back for you http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs_(1937_film) .

I never cared for the sanitized Disney cartoon releases; Snow White is not a pretty story, it is dark. I am happy the new film, http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/promos/snowwhite pretty much tells http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White the way http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brothers_Grimm would, if they were the screenwriters. ]

[And did you think you were going to get away before I smacked Disney [lawyers] in the head with a 2x4? NOT! ]

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Year end post is about cats and fairuse

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This was forwarded to me by my spouse who received it via my sister. Lot of truth and giggles in the message.

Sadly, the author's name was not forwarded the many times the message was. Folks, keep the author's name with the content; it is only fair thing to do. Morally proper.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE PETS, THIS IS A TRUE STORY.

FOR THOSE THAT DON'T, IT’S ALSO A TRUE STORY.


The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door.

Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes on the floor with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate does not mean that is suddenly your food, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the top of the stairs is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It Is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space that you are taking up, is nothing but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.

The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.

Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:

TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND COMPLAIN
(1) They live here....you don't.

(2) If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.

That's why they call it “fur”-niture.

(3) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

(4) To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.

Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:

(1) eat less,

(2) don't ask for money all the time,

(3) are easier to train,

(4) normally come when called,

(5) never ask to drive the car,

(6) don't hang out with drug-using people;

(7) don't smoke or drink,

(8) don't want to wear your clothes,

(9) don't have to buy the latest fashions,

(10) don't need a gazillion dollars for college and

(11) if they get pregnant, you can sell their children.....

End of lesson in fairuse.

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