The slipp-ery slope of assumption.
cARtOONSDAY: “sLIP oF tHE tONGUE”
The slipp-ery slope of assumption.
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Monday morning writing joke: “revolution”
Q.: How many narcissists does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A.: One. He holds it up, and the world revolves around him.
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New words to live by: “Al-Gore-rhythm”
It is the second full weekend of the month and time again for a new word to live. This is a word or phrase not currently in use in the U.S. English lexicon, but might need to be considered. Other words, such as obsurd, crumpify, subsus, flib, congressed, and others, can be found by clicking on the tags below. Today’s New Word is a merging of two words: quagmire and muffin. Without further chattering, and in honor of the “father” of the Internet, Al-Gore-rhythm is the new word for this month:
Al-Gore-rhythm =
a set of strictures by conservatives for solving a problem in a finite number of steps by blaming it all on Al Gore.
Conservatives have a problem with loyalty of today’s youth.
Al Gore speaks to the youth about an issue, such as climate change a/k/a global warming.
Al Gore is undermining respect for authority by encouraging them to ask questions.
Example, In 2009 when Glenn Beck accused Al Gore of trying to create a Hitler Youth-type movement by encouraging young kids to ask questions of their parents about global warming. In short, blame Al Gore for undermining family values by encouraging the youth to think and question.
Or put another way, Al Gore is the conservatives’ straw man and boogeyman all rolled into one.
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New Waves in Science Fiction: An Interview with Jonathan Lethem
Some thoughts on science fiction.
Interview by Dinesh Raghavendra, Steven A. Michalkow, C. Derick Varn, Jayaprakash Sathyamurthy. Jake Waalk, and Joseph Brenner
Jonathan Lethem is an American novelist, essayist and short story writer. His first novel, Gun, with Occasional Music, a multi-genre work that mixed elements of science fiction and detective fiction, was published in 1994. It was followed by three more science fiction novels. In 1999, Lethem published Motherless Brooklyn, a National Book Critics Circle Award-winning novel that achieved him mainstream literary success. In 2003, he published The Fortress of Solitude, which became a New York Times Best Seller. In 2005, he received a MacArthur Fellowship. His most recent book is Dissident Gardens. We decided to speak to him about New Wave science fiction, and its relationship to mainstream literary writing as well as other developments in a writer’s life.
Do movements like the new wave achieve any sort of…
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Crime and Science Radio: The Art and Science of Law Enforcement: An Interview with Robin Burcell
Still a chance to listen, and links to additional information.
Saturday 6-14-14 at 10 a.m. PDT, join DP Lyle and Jan Burke in conversation with Robin Burcell, who is the author of award-winning crime fiction — including this year’s The Kill Order, featuring FBI Agent Sydney Fitzpatrick. Robin also spent nearly three decades working in law enforcement: she has worked as a police officer, a forensic artist, a hostage negotiator, and a detective.
LISTEN: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/suspensemagazine/2014/05/09/crime-and-science-radio-with-robin-burcell
LINKS:
Robin Burcell’s Website: http://www.robinburcell.com
HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION:
How Stuff Works: Hostage Negotiation: http://people.howstuffworks.com/hostage-negotiation.htm
PoliceOne.com: Hostage negotiations: Psychological Strategies For Resolving Crises: http://www.policeone.com/standoff/articles/1247470-Hostage-negotiations-Psychological-strategies-for-resolving-crises/
International Association of Hostage Negotiators: http://www.hostagenegotiation.com
Time: 6 Hostage Negotiation Techniques That Will Get You What You Want: http://time.com/38796/6-hostage-negotiation-techniques-that-will-get-you-what-you-want/
Hostage Negotiation: Psychological Principles and Practices: https://www.psychceu.com/miller/Miller_Hostage_Neg.pdf
Psychology Today: Active Listening Techniques of Hostage & Crisis Negotiators: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/beyond-words/201311/active-listening-techniques-hostage-crisis-negotiators
FORENSIC ART:
International Association for Identification: https://theiai.org
ForensicArtist.com: http://www.forensicartist.com
Crime Library: Forensic Art: http://www.crimelibrary.com/criminal_mind/forensics/art/1.html
History of Forensic Art: http://www.forensicartist.com/history/
You Tube: Forensic Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T_2YCpZMyA
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Photo finish Friday: “Roll over”
If shaken, but not stirred…
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Haiku to you Thursday: “alone”
The earth is lonely /
when filled with my thoughts only: /
love’s empty alone.
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cARtOONSDAY: “hOLE iN oNE”
Bigger than a pot hole. Deeper than an incomplete sentence. More powerful than a null and void. It’s a plot hole.
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▶ Jim Carrey on how his late father inspired him to follow his dreams – YouTube
▶ Jim Carrey on how his late father inspired him to follow his dreams – YouTube.
And what are you doing to do what you love?
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Monday morning writing joke: “A-musing”
Simply a-musing
I’m a writer and I don’t get no respect. Not even from my muse.
The other day my muse showed up after leaving me high and dry for months.
He said, “Guess what? To make it up to you I’ll grant you three wishes.”
I said, “Okay, first, I want this novel manuscript to be done. Second, I want it to be a best seller and make lots of money. Third, I want it to be made into a movie and make even more money and fame. Go it?”
My muse nodded.
I waited. Three days. Three weeks. Three months. Three years. It did not happen.
When I finally saw my muse again, I asked why my wishes hadn’t come true.
“But they will,” my muse said, “but first you have to die.”
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