If you like to know...

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Originally Posted by Adelheid

And I wonder how on EARTH Loki knows too???...I would know HOW you ever managed to find out that I had a musical score to settle with Miss Darcy??

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The PM function is a very helpful feature. :D I think I can say no more.......

Wasn't it something about ^'s? Isn't that part of notation? -- Darcy said something about weirdo accents.......

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What about you? You seem to be rather conversant on all these theological waters. Where did you gain the knowledge from?

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Theological waters...(very nice, btw...you should be a poet) well I went to a Christian school at one point (not for long, though, it drove me crazy :p) and we *had* to do RE class. I guess I learnt a little about Christian myths and legends there, though was a little confused to see a picture of a huge, giant God drifting over the clouds...I thought one of the commandments was "do not make an image of your god"? Isn't a picture an image?...But I've basically forgotten all that stuff, however interesting it might have been to a non-partial observer. All I really remember now is the image thing (and Noah's flood :D) and my first day at school when two kids from my grade drilled me on why I was an atheist (shock horror) and why on earth I wasn't scared of going to Hell? Developed lots of answers to that question since, though. Maybe I should stop there...

Basically, all I know now about Christianity is pretty promptly forgotten after I research and then write it...I have so many other things to remember that there's no room for something I don't believe in anyway in that (rather absent-minded) head of mine. I'm extremely interested in Eastern mysticism, though...I've (partly) read The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Kapra, it's very fascinating. Zen, Buddhism, Shintoism and Hinduism all interest me too, especially Zen.

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My opinion is that you're doing a fantastic job of carrying on as a trickster, where one would have given up before.

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Ah, I have experience in these matters. :D And moreover, what's the point of "giving up"? I still have a friend who will (hopefully) join us now that her final exams are over...though from what I remember she had trouble signing up - she didn't get the activation email.

Adelheid: What sort of movies do you like?
Taliesin: So where in Scandinavia do you live again? Was it Finland?


Loki

Loki - have you read American Gods by Neil Gaiman? It is a fiction book with a modern take on mythology. There is a version of Loki in it. I think you might like it.

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I still have a friend who will (hopefully) join us now that her final exams are over...though from what I remember she had trouble signing up - she didn't get the activation email.

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Hmmm.... I had problem too getting my activation email. Your FRIEND should use an account like hotmail or yahoo or gmail to be able to get the email. Somehow I think with the stricter accounts, they throw away such mails or something of that sort. :D After that, change the email address in this forum and your friend should get her verification email by which she can try again. Hope this helps. (?)

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Adelheid: What sort of movies do you like?

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I like movies done on books, particularly the classic books. :D Price and Prejudice done by BBC was superb. And if Darcy hasn't yet gotten a chance to view it, I would strongly recommend it. The actors are amazing. ;)

I just watched the Black Stallion Returns this afternoon (halfway) it's pretty good. Have you read that book yet? Both that and he prequel. :D

I also like err... Children's movies. Little Mermaid, Pocohontas, Beauty and the Beast, etc. :blush:

What about you? I'm also curious to know who your friend is, and whether he or she is like you. :eek2: ;)

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Originally Posted by Adelheid

Scher: Do you teach throughout a whole week? Do you have any favourite students? :D if so, why?

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I work part-time at the moment.

Unfortunately, sometimes I end up liking certain students more than others... It would be usually due to the fact that they are more willing and dedicated with a genuine interest in their studies (rather than a forced one - having to come to the classes because someone 'prescribed' it) or sometimes (in case of adult classes), it is possible to like someone on personal level like it happens with one's friends... Due to their personalities, sense of humour, shared interests etc. In these cases, we usually keep in touch on more 'friendly' terms even after they stop being my students.

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Originally Posted by mono

Scheherazade: if you had not chosen teaching as an occupation, what else would have interested you, career-wise?

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I was offered a place to study Foreign Policies (post-grad), which would enable me to follow a career path in Diplomacy at some level. I was very close going down that path;however, changes in my personal life made me realise that I did not want to choose such a demanding career. At the moment, I am wondering if I should study something else though... And see how I like it and consider a career change if all goes well.

These questions have been deep for me! Kind of introspection! :p

Adelheid: Do you have friends from other religions? Do you have religious discussion with them? :)

Mono: Do you have any good vegetarian recipes?

Those who do not speak English as their first language: Do you read your books in English or in your own language? Books for pleasure, Book Club here, at school?

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Hmmm.... I had problem too getting my activation email. Your FRIEND should use an account like hotmail or yahoo or gmail to be able to get the email. Somehow I think with the stricter accounts, they throw away such mails or something of that sort. After that, change the email address in this forum and your friend should get her verification email by which she can try again. Hope this helps. (?)

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Thanks for the advice. I think she was using ourbrisbane, but even hotmail and yahoo have a strong tendency towards classing activation emails as "junk". Well, I'm sure there's a way out of it, even if we just contact Admin...she's already signed up, just can't post because -

*Wait* a minute. OMG, you didn't think...? *Chuckles* No, it's not like that. She's real. :p

I also like classic adaptations, like Doctor Zhivago (Omar Sharif), Branagh's Hamlet and Much Ado about Nothing.

Loki

No. I think the best way is still that which I mentioned: change email address (either to a friend's or else set up a new account herself) and then when the new address gets the verification email, click the link, and that automatically activates the account.

And no. I didn't think it was another Loki.... :lol: Although I confess that my thoughts drifted to another thought equally embarrassing.... :blush:

So you watch alot of Shakespeare's filam adaptations? I thought one would prefer seeing the actual show rather than an adaptation? I'm more for the actual than adaptations, unless they adapt it so that the english is easier to understand. ;)

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And no. I didn't think it was another Loki.... Although I confess that my thoughts drifted to another thought equally embarrassing....

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Ah-ha!! :D :D :D No, nothing like that either, avoiding that for the time being. Well. Or that's avoiding me. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Scher

Those who do not speak English as their first language: Do you read your books in English or in your own language? Books for pleasure, Book Club here, at school?

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If I can get a book in both Czech and English, I'll take the English one. I somehow enjoy an English written book more even if I don't understand a few words. Or every other word :D, depending on the verbosity level :p

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Originally Posted by Adelheid

Mono and Loki: What about you? You seem to be rather conversant on all these theological waters. Where did you gain the knowledge from?

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Hmmm, good question.
As a child, my parents baptized me Catholic, though we more often attended a different Christian church. For now, I cannot really claim any devout religion, unless one can consider skepticism a religion.
I suppose I began a few of my skeptic pursuits with my father (a very open-minded and wise man), having read all sorts of literature throughout life, and taking a few of my first philosophy, in-depth literature, in-depth natural science (particularly biology, chemistry, physics, and ecology), and psychology classes in high school. Through college, I have only taken more such classes, and, ever since, topics concerning religion, spirituality, politics, and evolution have nearly rendered themselves forbidden in family discussions (not including my father, mother [to a limit], and older brother).
Besides taking courses in philosophy, psychology, literature, and natural sciences, I tend to merely do a lot of reading on my own, for better or worse.

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Originally Posted by Scheherazade

Mono: Do you have any good vegetarian recipes?

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Indeed, I do! I have thought of posting a few of my favorites in the recipe thread (in the General Chat section), but I did not want to sound like one of those preaching vegetarians (for those types, vegetarians and vegans can get a bad reputation, and leave bad impressions on others). Now that I know someone has interest, perhaps I will post a few good ones. ;)

Isagel: what usually inspires you most when you write poetry? Do you write anything else - short stories, essays, plays, novels?
All writers (published or unpublished): do you often prefer writing by hand, on a computer, on a typewriter, or by some other means?
I always prefer handwriting, and noticed typewriting seems a recently growing trend, but still see a lot of people now preferring laptops and home PCs.

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Taliesin: So where in Scandinavia do you live again? Was it Finland?

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Estonia
It is here:
http://www.icegold.com/img/estonia.jpg

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Those who do not speak English as their first language: Do you read your books in English or in your own language? Books for pleasure, Book Club here, at school?

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Hmm.
We read books in both tongues (in english, for there are many good english authors out there and we believe that in translation quite a lot can be lost, also, if you waited for every good book to be translated into estonian then you'd probably die first, and in estonian, for it is still our mother tongue and to us it sound more beautiful than english and it is easier to read, though reading in english is not hard. Also there are more books in estonian in the library than in english)
But when we have a choice between the estonian and english version of the same book (and both are free), it usually depends on the books original language - if it is english, then, considering that quite a lot can get lost in translation, we choose the text in english, if it is in some other tongue, we reason that something will probably get lost anyway but estonian is eastier to understand.

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All writers (published or unpublished): do you often prefer writing by hand, on a computer, on a typewriter, or by some other means?
I always prefer handwriting, and noticed typewriting seems a recently growing trend, but still see a lot of people now preferring laptops and home PCs.

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PC-s, We are afraid. When we write by hand, it is:
a)slow
b)very difficut to edit
c)almost illegible

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Those who do not speak English as their first language: Do you read your books in English or in your own language? Books for pleasure, Book Club here, at school?

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I decided a few years ago that I'm always going to read the original if possible, cos I'm aware of all the troubles of translation and how much a text can change throught it. Some people thought I am crazy when they saw me read in English, which shouldnt be the case as they also study at languages Uni... Sometimes reading in English can be challenging but at least it makes me realise how far my English is from perfection... I've also read a couple of books in French and it was surprisingly easier than I thought, and I'm goign to try the desperate attempt to read in Russian, hoping the books I chose are not of the hardest kind (I'll never get to the level to read Dostoevsky I'm sure...)

Hi Nightshade!

Sory for not answering earlier. I have never posted in this thread before. This is the first time. Of course I will answer your questions with pleasur.

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Originally Posted by Nightshade

adilyoussef. 3 questions
First is your name pronounced a'adil youssef or adileyssuf
Are you a he/ she?
What surgery did you have?
How old are you ?
Which part of the world do you live in?

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My name is Sayeh, Adil Youssef. What is strange in that is that I have two names Adil and Youssef. My frinds call me just Adil. It is pronounced as it is written in a French way. /adil/. I'm a guy, 24 years old, exactly born on April the 19th. I have a blood illness called Spherositose. So I had to remove my gallblooder and spleen. I did it on the 3rd of August. I'm quite well know.
For the part of the world I live in it is the North part of Africa. Exactly in Morocco.

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Originally Posted by Nightshade

How can you not like cats????!!!!

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Who told you so. I have a cat and a dog at home. I'm very found of animals. Also my father has two horses. And I like riding them.

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Originally Posted by Nightshade

Do you mind being reffered to as just adil? (it makes the spelling mistakes less likley)

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Not at all. All my friends call me so.

If you don't mind, I'd ask you the same questions.
What is your real name? And I guess you are a she.
How old are you ? You can forget about this question.
Which part of the world do you live in?

I live in the uk Cheshire to be exact
Yes Im a she
Im 17 for 6 more days only!!!
Errr my real name do I have to answer this one????
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If you like of course. I like adressing people by their real names. It makes of them real, in a sense.
Pleased to know you.

hello [please t meet you since you live in the arab world here is a hint call me NIght means the same name is very popular in songs (and not eye) which is why I dont like to use it (Dont write it if you want to guess PM me :D)

wow I feel like Rumplestilskin oops just gave my name away;)