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Title: What have you read recently?
Post by: Serious on June 13, 2007, 01:06:30 AM
At least the good books, tell us the naff ones too so we can avoid them.
Title: Re:What have you read recently?
Post by: Jaitsu on June 13, 2007, 01:22:40 AM
i read Righteous Men by Sam Bourne last summer, i only really read during the summer to be honest

this summer im guna read The Historian (about vampires apparently) which is supposed to be a quality read also, according to my mum

peter kays book provides a few laughs though, as well as chris moyles
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Post by: Pete on June 13, 2007, 07:51:26 AM
Theres a lot of buzz around Lottery by Patricia Wood, out in August I think.

Title: What have you read recently?
Post by: Sam on June 13, 2007, 08:04:02 AM
I read the Times.

other than that some nice non fiction text books :)
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Post by: White Giant on June 13, 2007, 10:04:13 AM
Chris Moyles autobiography. Was pretty good, could have been longer though.
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Post by: Cornholio on June 13, 2007, 14:01:43 PM
Break no Bones by Kathy Reichs. The tv series Bones is based on the novels and its a fantastic book, i couldnt put it down.
Title: What have you read recently?
Post by: bear on June 13, 2007, 14:29:27 PM
Reading "A prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving for the second time now for my son at bed time while waiting for the last in the Eragon triologi and the last Harry Potter.
Title: What have you read recently?
Post by: Porch Monkey on June 13, 2007, 15:38:48 PM
Reading a 400 Page RFP (request for preposal).

The plots a bit loose, Id recommend it if youre having trouble sleeping.
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Post by: Rivkid on June 13, 2007, 16:48:19 PM
Currently reading Jupiters Travels by Ted Simon. Really enjoying it so far - hes got a lot more nerve than I have!
Title: What have you read recently?
Post by: Dave on June 13, 2007, 20:37:28 PM
Quote from: Porch MonkeyReading a 400 Page RFP (request for preposal).

The plots a bit loose, Id recommend it if youre having trouble sleeping.

you in pre sales or were you buying software?
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Post by: Cypher on June 13, 2007, 20:42:40 PM
Microsoft Press 70-271 & 70-290
Exam Cram 2 70-271

Ive got my 271 mcp exam in 2 weeks.
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Post by: Cornholio on June 13, 2007, 20:57:11 PM
Quote from: CypherMicrosoft Press 70-271 & 70-290
Exam Cram 2 70-271

Ive got my 271 mcp exam in 2 weeks.

nerd alert!! (only joking bobbins)
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Post by: Serious on June 13, 2007, 22:38:08 PM
In search of the Knights Templar: Simon Brighton. The sites that the knights built and worked in Britain

The Templars: Jack M Driver, a more European based history.

Also been trying to read Paragon Lost: Dave Duncan but its a bit taxing so taking a lot of time to finish.
Title: What have you read recently?
Post by: skidzilla on June 13, 2007, 23:13:45 PM
Reading through again:
The God Delusion - Richard Dawkins
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Post by: Cypher on June 14, 2007, 00:20:33 AM
Quote from: Cornholio
Quote from: CypherMicrosoft Press 70-271 & 70-290
Exam Cram 2 70-271

Ive got my 271 mcp exam in 2 weeks.

nerd alert!! (only joking bobbins)

Believe me when I say I will find the books more dull than you will.

Especially training videos that are all americans and use things like scorpions and cars as analogies for some reason.  Its interesting but its dull.
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Post by: Leon on June 14, 2007, 00:28:37 AM
Quote from: RivkidCurrently reading Jupiters Travels by Ted Simon. Really enjoying it so far - hes got a lot more nerve than I have!

Ah cool so you eventually got round to starting it :) Still waiting for his new one to come out on paperback.

Just finished reading Troy: Lord of the Silver Bow and Troy: Sheild of Thunder by David Gemmell and enjoyed them both, shame he passed before finishing the 3rd book... Hes writen 70,000 words of it and all the chapter notes and his wife will be finishing is... not sure how thats going to turn out
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Post by: Serious on June 14, 2007, 00:34:12 AM
Quote from: CypherEspecially training videos that all americans and use things like scorpions and cars as analogies for some reason.  Its interesting but its dull.

So you dont do the funny suggestive voices over the top thing? :/
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Post by: Cypher on June 14, 2007, 11:21:02 AM
Explain?  :)
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Post by: Serious on June 14, 2007, 11:51:14 AM
I mean taking a video and putting different words to it in your head, if not creating an entirely new soundtrack as some have done. You have to know what the person is saying in order to substitute alternatives.

I remember watching one that had a Texan in, except I thought about his accent being that of Tonto.

It can be useful it you have seen a video a couple of dozen times and know it off by heart. Bit like the ninja and similar lecture invasions. These not only perk up an otherwise boring lecture but can increase the amount the students learn from it.
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Post by: Cornholio on June 15, 2007, 13:56:48 PM
Quote from: SeriousI mean taking a video and putting different words to it in your head, if not creating an entirely new soundtrack as some have done.

you mean like Badly Dubbed Porn?
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Post by: Serious on June 15, 2007, 16:38:34 PM
Quote from: Cornholio
Quote from: SeriousI mean taking a video and putting different words to it in your head, if not creating an entirely new soundtrack as some have done.

you mean like Badly Dubbed Porn?

Yep ;) but the people arent doing it - you are giving an alternative version of the text. Some bits are great when portrayed as gays.
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