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by tarav
Wed May 06, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: A Village of 100 People Representing the World
Replies: 5
Views: 3694

Wow. Thank you for posting that.
by tarav
Tue May 05, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: Primates and Philosophers: How Morality Evolved - by Frans de Waal
Topic: Who Is Reading Along?
Replies: 19
Views: 13820

Yay! We've got a few readers and a leader!
by tarav
Mon May 04, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: Primates and Philosophers: How Morality Evolved - by Frans de Waal
Topic: Who Is Reading Along?
Replies: 19
Views: 13820

Who Is Reading Along?

I just ordered the book and am looking forward to participating in the discussion! Who else is reading along?
by tarav
Mon May 04, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: Current Events & History
Topic: The Soloist and the Volunteerism Bill
Replies: 4
Views: 1645

You're welcome, Poetess. Thank you for responding! Maybe you'll get a chance to see the movie. If you do, let me know what you think!
by tarav
Sun May 03, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Current Events & History
Topic: The Soloist and the Volunteerism Bill
Replies: 4
Views: 1645

Poetess, for me the movie was sad and also inspiring. It was sad that such a talented man was in such a bad situation, both mentally and physically. It was also inspiring because even though the reporter could not change the situation to his liking(get meds administered)he still did what he could to...
by tarav
Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Post Some of Your Favorite Quotes
Replies: 30
Views: 8637

Suzanne, I really like the Steinback quote that you posted! I am glad you posted it!
by tarav
Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Current Events & History
Topic: The Soloist and the Volunteerism Bill
Replies: 4
Views: 1645

The Soloist and the Volunteerism Bill

Since my mind has just been working overtime on finding correlations, I thought I'd point one out here in the Politics thread (my other one is in the Science thread). LOL Again, this is not anything outstanding, but just an observation that I felt like sharing with my favorite group of online people...
by tarav
Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: Arts & Entertainment
Topic: Horror Genre Appreciation Thread
Replies: 15
Views: 6228

Someone was telling me about a book that takes on Pride and Prejudice with zombies! I love the idea of adding "and zombies" to the title of classic books. A writer should take this on! This kind of reminds me of adding "in bed" to fortune cookie fortunes! :laugh:
by tarav
Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: Science & Technology
Topic: Pollen and Caterpillars
Replies: 7
Views: 3861

Bill said, It occurred to me that, paradoxically, it's the very unliklihood of such a belief being true that could attract someone. That is a good observation about the minds of people who want to believe in miracles and such. The performer of the miracle is just that much more powerful, the more im...
by tarav
Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: What non-fiction book should we read and discuss next?
Topic: OFFICIAL POLL: June & July 2009 Non-Fiction
Replies: 37
Views: 16646

I agree with Mary's quote: I have no problem with "upgrading." This newer book is a bit more academic in its presentation and I do appreciate the inclusion of some of the theoretical conflict that followed the release of Good Natured. All three of my votes are for DeWaal. I am happy to rea...

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