OT: The Good Book: What are you reading right now?

[angusyoung]

Not sure how you come to this conclusion at all. But one never knows with Aussie guitarists I suppose.

I don't text while driving, nor do I advocate it. I turn on an Audible novel, then I drive to work. Take me through your thinking step by step. If I use a smart phone for communications, does that also imply that I condone students texting in class?

That's all I'm going to say about this, since I have a strict Twain-like policy about getting drawn into nonsensical arguments.

Yup! I'm on the same page as you obviously don't understand,and you're a professor
Anyways,drive safely

 

[Chili]

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Can't forget that name!. Must have been Galavin I heard calling his name. How was Sheldon,looks like a pleasant man.


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Alec Guinness, nice. One of the best. Hard to remember much. Was trying to remember teachers I had in school the other day, not many. I do remember the skills they taught us at hockey camp which were spot on, like as dmen focusing on the getting the body or the puck from the opponent or it's a scoring chance. Shea Weber was a textbook example of the way I learned how to play d. I remember Jim Watson more then Kannegiesser because he signed autographs for all of us. They were all helpful. Think what I recall the clearest was how cold the water was for our 5am swims in the lake. brrrr.

 

[angusyoung]

Alec Guinness, nice. One of the best. Hard to remember much. Was trying to remember teachers I had in school the other day, not many. I do remember the skills they taught us at hockey camp which were spot on, like as dmen focusing on the getting the body or the puck from the opponent or it's a scoring chance. Shea Weber was a textbook example of the way I learned how to play d. I remember Jim Watson more then Kannegiesser because he signed autographs for all of us. They were all helpful. Think what I recall the clearest was how cold the water was for our 5am swims in the lake. brrrr.

Somehow a quick glamce at Guiness,John Mahoney or Peter Sellers,and they have facial similaraties.
I remeber a Watson,Flyers D? toughguy?
Kanegiesser for me is easy to remeber for some reason,uniquiness perhaps,don't know what team or postion though
5 am swims? Didn't know the Amish swim

 

[cphabs]

Just received a Schuyler Bible. Regardless of your faith or issues with me using the word “Bible”? This book is f***ing magnificent in binding and materials used to construct the book. Seriously!

 

[RC51]

what am I reading? well it's my 47th attempt at an ikea instruction manual

 

[cphabs]

what am I reading? well it's my 47th attempt at an ikea instruction manual

Fantastic!

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

I'm half in the Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly. Excellent like other novels by MC. It's interresting to read a crime story view by the optic of a defense lawyer. MC must have done a lot of job getting infos from lawyers to write this novel.

I saw the different books for sale on internet and on the covers the Lincoln car is different years model depending on the books. That means we can imagine any Lincoln car year and it's probable. Funny.

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

what am I reading? well it's my 47th attempt at an ikea instruction manual

Ikea furniture last very very long. Maybe because we don't understand the instruction manual and the furniture stays in his box forever, lol.

 

[HuGort]

Just received a Schuyler Bible. Regardless of your faith or issues with me using the word “Bible”? This book is f***ing magnificent in binding and materials used to construct the book. Seriously!

What is Schyler Bible? Is it the traditional King James Bible?

 

[cphabs]

What is Schyler Bible? Is it the traditional King James Bible?

Schuyler is a publisher of hand crafted Bibles.

 

[ZUKI]

for those leaving in Quebec, i recommend to read or even re-read the book "The Highway Safety Code" from the SAAQ

 

[Catanddogguitarrr]

for those leaving in Quebec, i recommend to read or even re-read the book "The Highway Safety Code" from the SAAQ

Is this where we can read :" Hèye tsé ta frette tu dois la tenir d'la main drette quand tu chauffe ton char pis fas attention aux beux qui s'cachent en dessour des viaducs"

 

[peate]

Pierre Gervais, Habs equipment manager for 35 years, has a book coming out tomorrow, Monday. LaPresse wrote an article with a few excerpts. Max Pac, was a real asshole.

https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/2022-11-20/pierre-gervais-au-coeur-du-vestiaire/celui-qui-

 

[Runner77]

Pierre Gervais, Habs equipment manager for 35 years, has a book coming out tomorrow, Monday. LaPresse wrote an article with a few excerpts. Max Pac, was a real asshole.

https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/hockey/2022-11-20/pierre-gervais-au-coeur-du-vestiaire/celui-qui-

Presti Construction is completely oblivious to the claim that Pacioretty is an asshole as they’re still running ads where he reads a scripted testimonial on TSN690.

 

[74 others]

Pierre Gervais is just destroying Pacioretty. Worst captain ever, it seems true after all.

 

[cphabs]

Finally! Got an Allen Bible. Absolutely superb.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

I just finished The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. I really enjoyed it. I'm also inching my way through One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

A few books I've read in my hiatus from this place

Re-read Evolution in Four Dimensions by Eva Jablonka

Re-read Magic Trees of the Mind by Marian Diamond

Read Lamarck's Revenge by Peter Ward

Read Breaking Rockefeller by some fellow who i can't be bothered to remember his name. It's a history of Royal Dutch Shell and its battle with Standard.

Read part 1 of Whitney Webb's One Nation Under Blackmail. Am reading part 2 right now.

Re-read Peter Joseph's The New Human Rights Movement.

 

[kyne]

It's been a while since I read anything in French so I decided to re-read Gustave Flaubert's "Salammbo". It's a terrific story in any language. I find it amazing that no one in Hollywood has been interested in making this into a movie. It has all the key attributes. Philippe Druillet created a graphic version of Flaubert's story in the 80s that could easily used as a model.

 

[Runner77]

It's been a while since I read anything in French so I decided to re-read Gustave Flaubert's "Salammbo". It's a terrific story in any language. I find it amazing that no one in Hollywood has been interested in making this into a movie. It has all the key attributes. Philippe Druillet created a graphic version of Flaubert's story in the 80s that could easily used as a model.

It was turned into 3 silent films from 1914-1925.

And then, made into a regular film in early 1960:

Complete film is on YouTube:



It became several musical productions and even a video game, a play and comic series but you are correct, no Hollywood adaptations.

 

[kyne]

It was turned into 3 silent films from 1914-1925.

And then, made into a regular film in early 1960:

Complete film is on YouTube:



It became several musical productions and even a video game, a play and comic series but you are correct, no Hollywood adaptations.

I was aware there was an Italian "sword and sandal" version done in 1960 . I've never seen it but I am under the impression it is heavily censored to the point of altering the story e.g. a happy ending. I think Hollywood could make it today with all of Flaubert's story more or less intact. Chapter 13 alone would elicit extremely strong reactions. It certainly does when you read it.

 

[Runner77]

I was aware there was an Italian "sword and sandal" version done in 1960 . I've never seen it but I am under the impression it is heavily censored to the point of altering the story e.g. a happy ending. I think Hollywood could make it today with all of Flaubert's story more or less intact. Chapter 13 alone would elicit extremely strong reactions. It certainly does when you read it.

The whole idea of « sword and sandal » sounds incompatible and somewhat odd. You’d figure they’d use better footwear when brandishing swords.

Watched that film yesterday and the music alone is enough to drive you nuts. It’s invasive, overbearing and ever present and yes, the ending is happy. It has its moments but it has low production value — not something I would recommend watching. It’s a chore to take in, hence a new film adaptation could really shine.

 

[rik schau]

Finally! Got an Allen Bible. Absolutely superb.

No shit,first read I thought it said Alien! that would be a revelation. lol.

 

[cphabs]

No shit,first read I thought it said Alien! that would be a revelation. lol.

Ya it’s Allan. Was excited lol

 

[rik schau]

Ya it’s Allan. Was excited lol

I was sure you had typed A L I E N bible. Mind blown. lol.