Huh. That's the opposite of my experience, honestly. I'd been reading a lot less before I got an ereader, but the convenience of it made reading a far more common activity for me again.
Huh. That's the opposite of my experience, honestly. I'd been reading a lot less before I got an ereader, but the convenience of it made reading a far more common activity for me again.
I suspect that when you go to a bookstore you generally have an intention to buy a specific book, though, or at the very least, a genre that you want to look into. I do not. I'm very good at picking out books that I might be interested in, but I often don't know I want to read a book until I physically see it on a shelf. And when I go to a bookstore, it's to shop, not always to buy (though that usually happens, too). I look at a bookshelf, and certain types of books pop out at me and those are the ones I investigate more closely.
Case in point, I would have never read Going Postal if I hadn't physically seen the book, read the first few pages and flipped through all the chapter openings. For one thing, when I saw the cover and title online I was convinced it was nonfiction and didn't even have enough interest to click on the summary.
When it comes right down to it, the only books I would get on ebook are those that I have already read/owned because those are the only books that I would know to search for.
You know, I love Head Cha-la, Rock The Dragon, and even both the English and Japanese versions of Dragon Soul. But this will always be my favorite DBZ Theme.
You know, I love Head Cha-la, Rock The Dragon, and even both the English and Japanese versions of Dragon Soul. But this will always be my favorite DBZ Theme.
I love the japanise version of the GT theme. The only thing from GT I rly like.
I suspect that when you go to a bookstore you generally have an intention to buy a specific book, though, or at the very least, a genre that you want to look into. I do not. I'm very good at picking out books that I might be interested in, but I often don't know I want to read a book until I physically see it on a shelf. And when I go to a bookstore, it's to shop, not always to buy (though that usually happens, too). I look at a bookshelf, and certain types of books pop out at me and those are the ones I investigate more closely.
I don't see how that's different, though, than browsing through a digital selection and having access to the first chapter or so(or, in the Nook's case, being able to flip through an entire book for an hour so long as you're in a store). I mean, what leaps out at you, if not the cover? The...binding?
I don't see how that's different, though, than browsing through a digital selection and having access to the first chapter or so(or, in the Nook's case, being able to flip through an entire book for an hour so long as you're in a store). I mean, what leaps out at you, if not the cover? The...binding?
A digital selection organizes the books by genre, title, author, etc...If you don't have the slightest idea of what you're looking for, it's really daunting to look through all of those titles, especially when you only get to look at twenty to fifty at a time. When I look for a book to read, sure the cover attracts me, maybe the summary on the inside, or the author, but also the weight, illustrations (if applicable) and occasionally I'll just flip to a random page to see if I like the writing style.
And really, if you can read as much of a book on the nook when you're in the store...why not just read the actual book in the store?
I guess what this all boils down to is the fact that I am not good with shopping online. When I buy things online, I always know specifically what I want and I just buy it. If I was restricted to online shopping, I'd only end up buying books written by authors I already know or those rare occasions that someone recommends a book to me. This would slow down my reading greatly.
I'm so bad, that without a guide, I can't even get past most Telltale games! XD
Its so strange that a smart person like myself, can't figure out even the most basic of puzzles.
I guess I need more practise...
Just try looking at the puzzles look at your items and think logically what would work with the stuff you got or what you might need. And remember to allow for cartoon physics.
Just try looking at the puzzles look at your items and think logically what would work with the stuff you got or what you might need. And remember to allow for cartoon physics.
Well. Combining puzzles aren't so bad.
But Myst-like puzzles are so tough.
Half-way through Zork Nemesis, and without a guide I would have never figured out the water puzzle!
Christian vs Sheamus was an awesome match! Sheamus won with the brogue kick to the face.
Kevin Nash returned and cost HHH his match and attacked HHH after the match.
Mark Henry and Big Show match ended in no contest when show was suplexed by Henry destoying the ring (an homage of what happened in 2003 with Show and Brock Lesnar).
Cena lost to Alberto Del Rio in the last man standing match after The Miz and R Truth interfired and attacked Cena after he had Rio down. Rio took advantage and attacked Cena with the belt and had him down for the 10 count to win.
Just try looking at the puzzles look at your items and think logically what would work with the stuff you got or what you might need. And remember to allow for cartoon physics.
Phlebotomist and glockenspiel are two of the most awesome words ever. You can't say them and NOT smile. Also, saying "waffle" three times fast. Seriously, if you are in the dumps, it turns your mood around super quick.
Phlebotomist and glockenspiel are two of the most awesome words ever. You can't say them and NOT smile. Also, saying "waffle" three times fast. Seriously, if you are in the dumps, it turns your mood around super quick.
I'm frankly a fan of superfluous, sycophant, pleonasm, and cobblestone. Especially cobblestone. My Latin class in high school celebrated Cobblestone Day every year, a day where we would eat Fruity Pebbles and Pop Rocks and listen to the Rolling Stones. Ah...good times...
Also, hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia. Because it shows that psychologists have a sadistic streak.
Phlebotomist and glockenspiel are two of the most awesome words ever. You can't say them and NOT smile. Also, saying "waffle" three times fast. Seriously, if you are in the dumps, it turns your mood around super quick.
That's strange ... I don't feel anything while saying glockenspiel ... but I like the word 'eichhörnchen'.
Just ordered the soundtrack of Arkham City. My goodness. It's full of stars.
Panic! at the Disco
Coheed and Cambria
The Duke Spirit
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Blaqk Audio
The Raveonettes
† † † (Crosses)
The Damned Things
Daughtry
The Boxer Rebellion
Serj Tankian
Shame I'm no where near good enough musically to begin working on it though...
I need to practice more, and on a higher level really.
At this rate. I am never going to catch up with my best friend, though he has always had a massive advantage over me, as he was learning an instrument before the guitar, and he did Music for GCSE, (though he didn't do very well at it).
Plus, he always has the best equipment, and practices all the time, (and he can just practice in his room, I can't really, because I share my room, and there is just no space either).
I think it comes down to the fact we play for different reasons.
I play for fun, a guitar is kind of like a toy for me in a way. I don't try to force my hands into doing chords, (as its uncomfortable), and I mostly play videogame tunes I like, and try to find interesting sounds and sequences.
My best friend however, is a massive music fan, and wants to continually want to be a better guitarist, learning new techniques, and mastering the old ones.
I've never really seen him improvise, though, he normally replicates the coolest and toughest stuff he can do.
(And trust me, he can play really fast. And he can play for long periods. I don't feel confortable with long periods, and I can't sustain repetative elements)
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If all the bookstores disappear and all books are converted to ebooks, my reading rate will probably drop enormously.
I know people that know her. And, yes, she made that bed.
She also made this one after selling her Hamburger Bed to a buyer.
More pictures here: http://www.geekologie.com/2009/12/from_the_makers_of_the_hamburg.php
I suspect that when you go to a bookstore you generally have an intention to buy a specific book, though, or at the very least, a genre that you want to look into. I do not. I'm very good at picking out books that I might be interested in, but I often don't know I want to read a book until I physically see it on a shelf. And when I go to a bookstore, it's to shop, not always to buy (though that usually happens, too). I look at a bookshelf, and certain types of books pop out at me and those are the ones I investigate more closely.
Case in point, I would have never read Going Postal if I hadn't physically seen the book, read the first few pages and flipped through all the chapter openings. For one thing, when I saw the cover and title online I was convinced it was nonfiction and didn't even have enough interest to click on the summary.
When it comes right down to it, the only books I would get on ebook are those that I have already read/owned because those are the only books that I would know to search for.
I love the japanise version of the GT theme. The only thing from GT I rly like.
I don't see how that's different, though, than browsing through a digital selection and having access to the first chapter or so(or, in the Nook's case, being able to flip through an entire book for an hour so long as you're in a store). I mean, what leaps out at you, if not the cover? The...binding?
A digital selection organizes the books by genre, title, author, etc...If you don't have the slightest idea of what you're looking for, it's really daunting to look through all of those titles, especially when you only get to look at twenty to fifty at a time. When I look for a book to read, sure the cover attracts me, maybe the summary on the inside, or the author, but also the weight, illustrations (if applicable) and occasionally I'll just flip to a random page to see if I like the writing style.
And really, if you can read as much of a book on the nook when you're in the store...why not just read the actual book in the store?
I guess what this all boils down to is the fact that I am not good with shopping online. When I buy things online, I always know specifically what I want and I just buy it. If I was restricted to online shopping, I'd only end up buying books written by authors I already know or those rare occasions that someone recommends a book to me. This would slow down my reading greatly.
I'm so bad, that without a guide, I can't even get past most Telltale games! XD
Its so strange that a smart person like myself, can't figure out even the most basic of puzzles.
I guess I need more practise...
Just try looking at the puzzles look at your items and think logically what would work with the stuff you got or what you might need. And remember to allow for cartoon physics.
Well. Combining puzzles aren't so bad.
But Myst-like puzzles are so tough.
Half-way through Zork Nemesis, and without a guide I would have never figured out the water puzzle!
Kevin Nash returned and cost HHH his match and attacked HHH after the match.
Mark Henry and Big Show match ended in no contest when show was suplexed by Henry destoying the ring (an homage of what happened in 2003 with Show and Brock Lesnar).
Cena lost to Alberto Del Rio in the last man standing match after The Miz and R Truth interfired and attacked Cena after he had Rio down. Rio took advantage and attacked Cena with the belt and had him down for the 10 count to win.
That was taking the idea of an adventure game to its logical extreme.
I'm frankly a fan of superfluous, sycophant, pleonasm, and cobblestone. Especially cobblestone. My Latin class in high school celebrated Cobblestone Day every year, a day where we would eat Fruity Pebbles and Pop Rocks and listen to the Rolling Stones. Ah...good times...
Also, hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia. Because it shows that psychologists have a sadistic streak.
That's strange ... I don't feel anything while saying glockenspiel ... but I like the word 'eichhörnchen'.
Panic! at the Disco
Coheed and Cambria
The Duke Spirit
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Blaqk Audio
The Raveonettes
† † † (Crosses)
The Damned Things
Daughtry
The Boxer Rebellion
Serj Tankian
Wouldn't have it in the house
To my knowledge, only for the PC version. Although I do believe there's an unofficial patch/hack for the PS3 and 360 versions.
Shame I'm no where near good enough musically to begin working on it though...
I need to practice more, and on a higher level really.
At this rate. I am never going to catch up with my best friend, though he has always had a massive advantage over me, as he was learning an instrument before the guitar, and he did Music for GCSE, (though he didn't do very well at it).
Plus, he always has the best equipment, and practices all the time, (and he can just practice in his room, I can't really, because I share my room, and there is just no space either).
I think it comes down to the fact we play for different reasons.
I play for fun, a guitar is kind of like a toy for me in a way. I don't try to force my hands into doing chords, (as its uncomfortable), and I mostly play videogame tunes I like, and try to find interesting sounds and sequences.
My best friend however, is a massive music fan, and wants to continually want to be a better guitarist, learning new techniques, and mastering the old ones.
I've never really seen him improvise, though, he normally replicates the coolest and toughest stuff he can do.
(And trust me, he can play really fast. And he can play for long periods. I don't feel confortable with long periods, and I can't sustain repetative elements)
He's kind of a Ryu to my Ken as it were.
It's really bad.
Welcome back! We missed you~
Unrelated, but is anyone interested in reading my most recently published article?
The best way to watch it will to wait untill Rifftrax watch it.
That was pretty good, but one thing you may want to know: You misspelled the article title as "Universe Sandox".
Shit, that's actually my editor's problem. I'm raising the matter with him as we speak.
EDIT:0055HOURSEST: Matter resolved.
Ringmaster gets a medal.
I have worked it out as I posted in a previous post.
And I have the PC version, I am not really a fan of first person shooters on consoles.