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settiai

Doctor Who, Homework,

Apr 22, 2006 17:48

Ten more minutes until the new Doctor Who episode downloads. *stares at download bar* Speed up. Now ( Read more... )

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telophase April 22 2006, 22:52:24 UTC

I like Diamond and GG&S, but I've had it since it was published and have only read about 3/4 of it. XD

Luckily, once you get the gist of the general argument, that geography and ecology determine history, the majority of it is mostly examples of such. (The bit that made me go "Oh ... yeah" the most is where he talks about how agriculture can spread east-west but not north-south, because of climate bands, which makes so damn much sense.)

settiai April 22 2006, 23:09:14 UTC

*nods*

My history professor adores this book, so he's covered a lot of topics in it during the last two semesters. He even spent a whole class talking about the east-west versus north-south when it came to the spreading of agriculture and ideas. That's helped me get through quite a bit of it.

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McKay #1 (Light-Hearted) settiai April 23 2006, 04:53:31 UTC

"My god, could your ego get any bigger ( ... )

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Re: McKay #1 (Light-Hearted) settiai April 30 2006, 04:17:29 UTC

Thanks. *smile* I've got another Rodney-centric story that I'll post as soon as I have the time. (It's serious, hence the "light-hearted" for this one.) Plus I'm going to try giving the Ronon/Teyla a shot.

waterfarie88 April 23 2006, 00:00:22 UTC

I think I have to read Guns, Germs, and Steel for AP World Cultures next year. It's the required summer reading book.

settiai April 23 2006, 00:44:22 UTC

It's interesting, but kind of dry in places. *shrugs* At least, that's my opinion.

soundingsea April 23 2006, 01:57:49 UTC

Ooh, I bought that book in the Amsterdam airport! It was entertaining on the plane (well, until I fell asleep. Wine is free in coach on transatlantic flights) but I never did finish it. ;)

settiai April 23 2006, 04:00:12 UTC

*glances at 1/3 finished book*

It's got some interesting stuff in it, but I'll admit that it's not my usual cup of tea.

I want some fic! jacklemmon April 23 2006, 05:01:34 UTC

Lorne/Weir! (or Lorne & Zelenka, to really challenge ye, could be gen too!) There should be more Lorne fic in the world.

Prompt: Lorne is in a towel.

:D