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The Host - by Stephenie Meyer

Submitted by Becca on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 19:46.

The HostThe HostFinally, a sci-fi book I could get into!

The Host, by Stephenie Meyer, grabbed my interest on page one and didn't let go.

In my opinion, most sci-fi suffers from one or more of these three fatal flaws: It sacrifices the story to make room for the science; it’s a regurgitation of 1000 other stories I’ve already read or seen in the theater; and/or it has the old negative cliché theme of “You think life sucks now? Well, in the future, people are just as shortsighted, self-serving, and unwise as they are now…but in the future, the robots are pissed off”.

I admit I was expecting more of the same after reading the back cover synopsis of The Host (There’s an alien invasion of Earth! Humanity may be doooomed! And all that.)

I was pleasantly surprised, however, to find the story to be more like a combination psychological thriller, drama, social commentary, and romance novel. And, oh yeah, it happens to take place in the future, and there is an alien invasion. Fatal flaw count: 0.

The Host is sci-fi that’s really “fi-sci” because the fiction is far more important to the story than the science. And that’s so refreshing, especially after reading three or four “life sucks and you think you got it bad now, just wait” novels in a row.

So, THANK YOU Stephenie Meyer for a new perspective for the genre. There may be hope for the human race after all.

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Keith Olbermann Special Comment - Dick Cheney Doing The Work of Terrorists

Submitted by Jay on Fri, 02/06/2009 - 21:38.

Keith Olbermann refutes Dick Cheney's continued fear mongoring and lies with facts, pointing out the fact that it is Dick Cheney who behaves like a terrorist and attempts to use fear and deceit as a means to his ends.


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Beyonce Sings as Barack and Michelle Obama Dance Their First Dance as President and First Lady at Inaugural Ball

Submitted by Becca on Sat, 01/24/2009 - 09:04.

I've always loved the song "At Last" by Etta James, and Beyonce sings it for President and Michelle Obama so beautifully and emotionally.


And in her interview afterwards, she speaks about how overwhelmed and excited she is to be a part of the inauguration celebration, and some of her feelings about President Obama. I say Right On, Beyonce! I second that emotion!


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President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

Submitted by Jay on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 14:32.
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President Barack Obama on Inauguration Day in WashingtonPresident Barack Obama on Inauguration Day in WashingtonHere is the full text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, as prepared for delivery and released by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.

OBAMA: My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we the people have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears, and true to our founding documents.
So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.
That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.
These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land — a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.

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Shatner's Performance of Rocket Man

Submitted by Becca on Tue, 01/13/2009 - 18:36.

Shatner IS the man!! Thanks to Lyssa for bringing this video to my attention!


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