Ok so the template has grown on me and I’m sticking with it. Just quite a bit of customization to do. Also will be a tad more difficult considering it’s a lot more spaced out and only two columns. Don’t worry about the book titles all over the place. Being used for uniform testing purposes.
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Bookshop in Anarkali [This is the end]
Ok so the other one was messing up too much and way too dreary therefore… this one is going to be arround temperorarily. Do tell if you come across any issues.
Ok so revamp in progress for real. As stated earlier CHANGE BOOKMARKS to http://sairaq.org
Also you probably will have problems accessing stuff while I go through a number of template variations. The one I’m currently using is called Foliage Mod. It’s quite funky except as with all funky things involves ironing out a lot of bugs. I would have done so except I think I want to have something a little more summery and going through the trouble of fixing it would take way too long.
Also temperorarily your comment might not show up. Don’t worry it’ll still be saved. Probably end up in the moderation queue. I have to set up a captcha properly and hopefully a better one than the previous rendition of the website. Suggestions for themes are welcome.
“A combat tank which was used in World War II was the setting for this work of art. As a protest against the Danish (USA´s, UK´s) involvement in the war in Iraq the tank was covered from the canon to the caterpillar tracks with knitted and crocheted squares made with pink yarn The 15 x 15 cm squares in pink yarn/thread, were knitted by many people from many European countries and USA. The process of covering the tank was documented with a video and this video is shown in ”Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center“ (Copenhagen, Denmark) as part of the exhibition “TIME” from April 27 - June 4 … “A Tank Wrapped in Pink [Sensory Impact]
“Jon,” I said. “You just said toothbrush experience. There is no such thing.”
“But I feel like my teeth are so much cleaner.”
“My teeth don’t feel any different.”
“That’s because I am the target market for this type of product, Heather.”
“Which target market is that?”
“Adult male who appreciates software with added features.”
“GULLIBLE WHITE GEEK WITH EXPENDABLE INCOME.”– dooce
The Evolution of Dance [Christina L.]
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell
by Susanna Clarke
Have decided my synopsis will be super short because I really don’t have time to dissect stuff. Two magicians in England and their various experiences coupled with the antics of an insane fairy kng with no morals. It has 846 pages which pretty much means if you’re an amateur at reading, don’t bother. I managed to finish it within a week of commuting so we can safely say I found it spellbinding (no pun intended). Tis a satire on magic. Very well written and with plenty of twists and turns. Some knowledge of European history could prove useful but is not neccessary. The author has put in a vast amount of effort to make it seem like everything is referenced. She has a wild imagination and a very good memory considering how many imaginary books and people she had to keep track off. The end was both delightfully surprising and sadly disappointing. Although I think it was only my romantic, soppy side which was somewhat disappointed. If you are a fan of Science Fiction and/or fantasy books, this is a must read. Was recommended by TDH who shall now be thoroughly used as a book critic.
Short Excerpt:
The man extracted himself from the hedge. This was no easy task because various parts of it — hawthorn twigs, elder branches, strands of ivy, mistletoe and witches’ broom — had insinuated themselves among his clothes, limbs and hair during the night. “My name is Vinculus,” he declared. “For ten days I have been walking westwards in search of a man who is destined to be a great magician. Ten days ago I was shown a picture of this man and now by certain mystic signs I see that it is you!”
“Me?” said Strange.
“Two magicians shall appear in England,” said Vinculus.
“The first shall fear me; the second shall long to behold me;
The first shall be governed by thieves and murderers; the second shall conspire at his own destruction;
The first shall bury his heart in a dark wood beneath the snow, yet still feel its ache;
The second shall see his dearest possession in his enemy’s hand…”
“I see,” interrupted Strange. “And which am I, the first or the second? No, do not tell me. It does not matter. Both sound entirely dreadful. For someone who is anxious that I should become a magician, I must say you do not make the life sound very appealing. I hope to be married soon and a life spent in dark woods surrounded by thieves and murderers would be inconvenient to say the least. I suggest you chuse someone else.”
“I did not chuse you, magician! You were chosen long ago.”
“Well, whoever it was, they will be disappointed.”
