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Mystery and crime books, plays and films.
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Now Reading: Michael Gruber, The Forgery of Venus
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In preparation for reading this work, one would struggle hard to do better than studying this excellent Wikipedia article on the painting *Las Meninas* by Diego Velasquez: [link] Early in that article, it is said: "The work's complex and enigmatic composition raises questions about reality and... more »
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Free Computer Hacking Tips
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This website has been created to help you solve your computer problems. We offer a wide range of Free computer tips, hints, and tricks. [link]
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OT - iPad?
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My mailbox today had spam from Apple about a new iPad coming soon. My cousin has one that she loves - she does genealogy and takes hers around the country so she can add information and look things up. I looked at the promo site and see that in addition to a ton of other things, it has an eBook reader of some kind, and a "store" to buy more. Well, I'm not... more »
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Ali on BBC's Culture Show talking about sHuTtEr iSlanD
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Hi all - a weird turn of events indeed - Due to the BBC Film crew coming Monday to my business premises, I am sorting out books that are special to me, rare signed books eg Thomas Harris, Stephen King, signed Manuscripts; as well as copies of Magazines I write for to feature on the programme eg Deadly Pleasures,... more »
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WWOT: Computer dying - PC recommendations?
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My 10 year old+ Gateway PC has served me very well for a decade. All my 'puters have been Gateway and I've had good luck with them. Other than a Mac, what would you recommend for my next one? Given the unusual 'grinding' sounds emanating time to time from my hard drive, I am going to be shopping for this pretty soon! And a new HP printer too... mine... more »
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Jill Churchill comment
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This may just be a reflection of my taste, but I have now read the first two Jane Jeffreys books. They were mildly interesting, but there are other series I like considerably more. I have also read the first Grace and Favor book and plan to look for the others. I really DO like this series.
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Why are Nordic detective novels so successful?
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The Economist THE neat streets of Oslo are not a natural setting for crime fiction. Nor, with its cows and country smells, is the flat farming land of Sweden’s southern tip. And Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, is now associated more with financial misjudgment than gruesome murder. Yet in the past... more »
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Sad News for RAM
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I'm very sorry to have to tell you that Woodstock's husband, Dwight, passed away late Thursday evening. I have no other information at the moment. He had just moved from a 45 minutes distant Hospice Care Center to a skilled nursing facility that was much closer to their home. I am sure you will join me in sending prayers/comforting thoughts to... more »
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