“Many psychologists and psychiatrists have demonstrated that there is no relation between celibacy and pedophilia. But many others have demonstrated, I have been told recently, that there is a relation between homosexuality and pedophilia. That is true. That is the problem.”
—Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State.
April 2010
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It’s true they took drugs, lived life to excess because of their success, even said they were bigger than Jesus and put out mysterious messages, that were possibly even Satanic.
They may not have been the best example for the youth of the day, but they were by no means the worst. Their beautiful melodies changed music and continue to give pleasure.
” —The Catholic Church finally forgives The Beatles for being more popular than Jesus.
“Print books are never going to go away; but the current distribution model will. 2012 could be a year of disaster… because of traditional publishing’s inability to deal with the impact of technology, and their arrogant refusal to adapt.”
—Michael A. Stackpole - full article here.
'Blogging The Hugos' Retrospective on Frank Herbert'sDune →
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“…the cover of my copy of Dune — which, besides winning the Hugo, also took home the first Nebula Award — bears the tagline “Science Fiction’s Supreme Masterpiece,” and off the top of my head, I can’t think of another novel worthy of the appellation.
“Yeah, Dune has its minor flaws, but they’re so minor; the book is basically untouchable.”
Can not argue with that.
Questions & Bribery →
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Eight questions. The possibility of free stuff. The joy of being part of something. The chance to help me out. And, you know… the internet is full of quizzes and stuff. This one is not pointless. How bad can it be?
Please pass it around to anyone who might be interested!
NH
