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My Obsession with Edward Cullen Obsession: Random Musing about Twilight and the Power of Books

I don’t like lazy arguments. To read articles that mention how Twilight is a terrible influence ‘just because’ really annoys me; how do these authors expect to be taken seriously if they don’t try to ask the questions, however difficult they might be? You all know by now my opinion of Twilight and following my obsession… Read More My Obsession with Edward Cullen Obsession: Random Musing about Twilight and the Power of Books

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Reflections on NaNoWriMo08

Well, it’s over – I have written 50’000 words and created a brand new novel, Dead-Alive. I’m very happy with the first 40’000 words (most of which have already been published on this blog), the last 10’000 need some major editing. Is there a NaNoEdiMo (National Novel Editing Month) coming along by any chance? I’m… Read More Reflections on NaNoWriMo08

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More obsession with Edward Cullen obsession: Touched by a vampire

This article is absolutely amazing. While again I might not agree with all of it, the argument is flawless. Enjoy! Touched by a vampire Preteen girls — and their grown-up moms — are sinking their teeth into Stephenie Meyer’s gothic “Twilight” books by the millions. Move over, J.K. Rowling. By Laura Miller (…) No wonder… Read More More obsession with Edward Cullen obsession: Touched by a vampire

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Canadians for a Progressive Coalition

Definition of a Coalition Government: A coalition government includes members of different political parties and normally appears during crises such as war or political breakdown. Let’s bring some unity into federal politics! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTmNaEqMqA8]