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

[Per Sjoblom]

Any fans of Doug Adams?

Hitchhikers's Guide?

I love it, I have read it 3 times, sometimes I just opens it to find some hysteric lines. Too bad the film was bad.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

6! I thought there was only 3. I bought the first 3 books, but only got through the first one completely, which I enjoyed a lot.

The second one I started but never finished. I don't remember why. Never read the 3rd. They were on the top shelf of my bedroom closet for the longest time.

I should dig them out. It's been awhile, like early 90s. I read them during my university years.

Have you read Catch-22?

I have read Catch 22, I love it. That's another film with good actors that's pretty bad just like The Hitchiker.

 

[HuGort]

Tack så mycket!

My favorite Caesar book is Caesar: Life of a Colossus, it's obvious the author is a fan but I really enjoyed it and read the Kindle version in a few days on a vacation to Mexico.

The author is Adrian Goldsworthy.

That's quite the book....found it at library. Could never read that much but may skip thru the pages.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Anyone read anything by Jerzy Kosiński? I have read 2 of his books, Being There and Cockpit. The latter is the most disturbing novel I have ever read. The main character is just evil. I had a hard time finishing it. He was accused of Plagiarism for Being There, the book was turned into a great movie with Peter Sellers's best performance in a film. I highly recommend the film. Kosiński played Trotsky in the film Reds. He committed suicide by ingesting alcohol and pills andwrapping his head in a plastic bag. His farewell note was: "I am going to put myself to sleep now for a bit longer than usual. Call it Eternity."

 

[Ozmodiar]

Have meant to for a long time. Just never got around to it.

Catch-22 is one of my all-time favourites. Very funny.

Your reading assignment is to finish this book before the playoffs begin.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Catch-22 is one of my all-time favourites. Very funny.

Your reading assignment is to finish this book before the playoffs begin.

I'd have to find it on a torrent site.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I'm watching a Tedx talk on Yt which features Daniel Amen.

Has anybody read some of his work? Any suggestion on which of his book is best to read? Authors of scientific literature tend to repeat certain aspects of their work throughout their literary career, so which one would be the most complete vs his work on brain scans of healthy and unhealthy brains?

 

[Runner77]

I'm watching a Tedx talk on Yt which features Daniel Amen.

Has anybody read some of his work? Any suggestion on which of his book is best to read? Authors of scientific literature tend to repeat certain aspects of their work throughout their literary career, so which one would be the most complete vs his work on brain scans of healthy and unhealthy brains?

I haven't read his work but was intrigued when I saw his PBS presentation as part of their fund drive. It sounded too good to be true so I dug deeper and found a piece that completely convinced me that his "science" is suspect: Dr. Amen’s Love Affair with SPECT Scans

Note the several sources and links within the above reference, that severely cut into his credibility.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I haven't read his work but was intrigued when I saw his PBS presentation as part of their fund drive. It sounded too good to be true so I dug deeper and found a piece that completely convinced me that his "science" is suspect: Dr. Amen’s Love Affair with SPECT Scans

Note the several sources and links within the above reference, that severely cut into his credibility.

Yeah, he seems worst than Bruce Lipton. His Tedx Talk i watched was more about the general application of spect tomography.

Now that i've read some of his claims, can't help to be saddened that profiteering opportunists have jumped from marketing teams using the neuroscience catchword, to actual professionals in healthcare using an amalgam of neurobiology factoids to build (sorta self-)help programs, all for the sake of getting rich.

 

[Runner77]

Yeah, he seems worst than Bruce Lipton. His Tedx Talk i watched was more about the general application of spect tomography.

Now that i've read some of his claims, can't help to be saddened that profiteering opportunists have jumped from marketing teams using the neuroscience catchword, to actual professionals in healthcare using an amalgam of neurobiology factoids to build (sorta self-)help programs, all for the sake of getting rich.

Dr. Oz is getting called out for all the natural health products he's been peddling. A lot of these guys come from a place of authenticity but then will sell their ethics when an unexpected opportunity for massive profits emerges.

You must have liked the intro that article I linked. Sounds like someone looking for payback, lol:

Daniel Amen loves SPECT scans (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography). And well he should. They have brought him fame and fortune. They have rewarded him with a chain of Amen Clinics, a presence on PBS, lucrative speaking engagements, a $4.8 million mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and a line of products including books, videos and diet supplements (“nutraceuticals”). He grossed $20 million last year. Amen is a psychiatrist who charges patients $3,500 to take pretty colored SPECT pictures of their brains as an aid to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions including brain trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), addictions, anxiety, depression, dementia, and obesity. He even does SPECT scans as a part of marriage counseling and for general brain health checkups.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Dr. Oz is getting called out for all the natural health products he's been peddling. A lot of these guys come from a place of authenticity but then will sell their ethics when an unexpected opportunity for massive profits emerges.

You must have liked the intro that article I linked. Sounds like someone looking for payback, lol:

Daniel Amen loves SPECT scans (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography). And well he should. They have brought him fame and fortune. They have rewarded him with a chain of Amen Clinics, a presence on PBS, lucrative speaking engagements, a $4.8 million mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and a line of products including books, videos and diet supplements (“nutraceuticals”). He grossed $20 million last year. Amen is a psychiatrist who charges patients $3,500 to take pretty colored SPECT pictures of their brains as an aid to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions including brain trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), addictions, anxiety, depression, dementia, and obesity. He even does SPECT scans as a part of marriage counseling and for general brain health checkups.

Dr Oz.. had forgot him.

Another Randi debunk.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

I'm watching a Tedx talk on Yt which features Daniel Amen.

Has anybody read some of his work? Any suggestion on which of his book is best to read? Authors of scientific literature tend to repeat certain aspects of their work throughout their literary career, so which one would be the most complete vs his work on brain scans of healthy and unhealthy brains?

Some of those Ted talks are hilariously funny, one of my favorite ones is the one with Ted Robinson,a British education specialist. The audience reacts like he's a stand up comedian.

 

[Darkstorm]

Transformers Exodus

 

[tinyzombies]

Howie Morenz biography by Dean Robinson

Ports of Hell by Johnny Strike

Robert Plant biography

 

[Paddyjack]

If I have a heartfelt suggestion, anyone who loves hockey should read "Beartown" by Frederick Backman. It starts slow but oh my does it deliver. Imagine a small town where junior hockey is the economic drive of the town. When the team goes well, sponsorships happen, the unique factory which employs everyone in the city gets bigger and things are good. When the team sucks.... people lose their job. Think that city in "Slapshot". We follow some junior hockey players, some talented, some not and their life perspective (or not), and also management team. The story happens on a year where the team does very well thanks to a young star, after many years of suckitude and so the entire town live with the hope of winning the championships, because sponsors etc. So you feel the pressure all along the book, from the young players perspective, the people from the town, and management. And then.... something happens and all that unfold after that will ring a bell with anyone following the news. Awesome book, if a little dark.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Just finished Hermann Hesse's Demian.

It was okay. Maybe someone would know more, but it kind of feels like the first half of a complete story.

 

[Runner77]

Just finished Hermann Hesse's Demian.

It was okay. Maybe someone would know more, but it kind of feels like the first half of a complete story.

Oh man, that brings back memories. It used to be part of certain high school curriculums in Montreal, many years ago.

 

[Godzilla]

Bruce Dickinson's Autobiography. "What does this button do?"

( Singer for Iron Maiden)

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Howie Morenz biography by Dean Robinson

Ports of Hell by Johnny Strike

Robert Plant biography

Big Zeppelin fan here, how was the RP biography?

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Oh man, that brings back memories. It used to be part of certain high school curriculums in Montreal, many years ago.

Now that you mention it, I actually found the book going through my grandparents' stuff during their move to a retirement home. Used to belong to my aunt and was most definitely used in a classroom due to the notes scattered about (though they were uncommon enough to suggest she didn't put too much effort into it). The cover intrigued me, and I gave it a shot as I felt it was time get back into reading full time. I must say, it really is impossible to write when one does not read.

 

[tinyzombies]

Big Zeppelin fan here, how was the RP biography?

I’m enjoying it. Especially his early life. Explains a lot. Very nice detail to it. I’d like to see an autobiography but he’s such a fibber I wonder if we’d get the real story.

 

[Chili]

Howie Morenz biography by Dean Robinson

Ports of Hell by Johnny Strike

Robert Plant biography

Saw the Morenz book was reissued in 2016 but looks like it is already hard to find. Definitely on my wants list.

Just ordered `The First Season 1917-18 and the Birth of the NHL' by Bob Duff.

 

[tinyzombies]

Saw the Morenz book was reissued in 2016 but looks like it is already hard to find. Definitely on my wants list.

Just ordered `The First Season 1917-18 and the Birth of the NHL' by Bob Duff.

I liked it. Especially the chapter where old players and coaches give their all star lists and comparisons from back in the day. I found it cheap somehow. I’ve only seen it for $25+ otherwise. It’s not worth that, I’d wait.

 

[Chili]

I liked it. Especially the chapter where old players and coaches give their all star lists and comparisons from back in the day. I found it cheap somehow. I’ve only seen it for $25+ otherwise. It’s not worth that, I’d wait.

For sure, maybe there will be another book at some point as well. I do have a couple of books that have brief biographies of him, sounds somewhat of a Lafleur clone, speed, skill and determination.

 

[tinyzombies]

For sure, maybe there will be another book at some point as well. I do have a couple of books that have brief biographies of him, sounds somewhat of a Lafleur clone, speed, skill and determination.

No he was a two way player who liked going into traffic and liked to hit but a clean player (tho there is footage of him going for someone’s knees). Rules were different. He played the whole game and went end-to-end (and back) 20x a game. He was a very determined player. Relentless and unselfish. The whole team followed him. And he had a hard and accurate shot. Most people said he played like Rocket, but not just blue line in - he was a ferocious skater and backchecker. The old guys say he was better than Rocket. From what I’ve read he might have been the best Hab ever (compared to his own era) and Cyclone Taylor said he was the best player he’d ever seen (he said that in 1937) (Joliat thought he was better than Howe). He also won the fastest skating competition in 1927. He was voted best player of the first half century. He did it all.