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10 Commandments for the Detective Novel (1949)
by author Raymond Chandler
It must be credibly motivated, both as to the original situation and the dénouement.
It must be technically sound as to the methods of murder and detection.
It must be realistic in character, setting and atmosphere. It must be about real people in a real world.
It must have a sound story value apart from the mystery element: i.e., the investigation itself must be an...
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Electronic Voting Dilemma
Happened earlier today:
Waiting in line to vote and was told by a Voter Volunteer the following:
“Yea, someone was voting at the electronic booth and the party candidates switched on him. It’s a good thing they waited a minute before pressing the button.”
- (Hence, I paper voted)
October 2012
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“You have to understand, most of these people are not ready to be unplugged. And...”
– Morpheus
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June 2012
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Advertising Flashback: The New York Times Ads From... →
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April 2012
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March 2012
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“My own opinion is enough for me, and I claim the right to have it defended...”
– Christopher Hitchens
February 2012
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Spice it up...
Best thing ever….Hard boiled egg with Sriracha, that’s it!! That’s all. (Leaves room)
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Interview with Jonathan Maberry →
Interview with New York Times best selling author Jonathan Maberry who penned the zombie novel “Dead of Night”.
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Elephants. Did you know....?
Elephants are the only species on Earth other than Homo sapiens and Neanderthals known to have or have had any recognizable ritual around death. They show a keen interest in the bones of their own kind (even unrelated elephants that have died long ago). They are often seen gently investigating the bones with their trunks and feet while remaining very quiet. Sometimes elephants that are completely...
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The Inverted Euphemism - by: Grant David Anderson... →
“Writing is no picnic. I wrote this guide to help fledgling novelists, bloggers, and poets navigate the minefield of creative writing. This minefield is something I like to call “The Dark Spiral of Writing”.
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ThisSongIsSick.com
Thought I’d pass this lil gem along to everyone out there.
This site showcases and debuts some of best up and coming as well as already established artists, rappers, DJ’s, producers and more. Through the process TSIS has found it self focusing on exposing the electronic and hip hop music scenes. Check out some music you’ve never heard. http://thissongissick.com/
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We Should All Be Experts
It normally takes 10,000 hours of practice to become expert in any discipline. During that time, your brain stitches together new circuits that over time allow you to execute the skill automatically, without consciously considering each action. That’s roughly 416.66 days or 1.14 years. Considering this…we should all be experts at something by now. What are you an expert at?
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