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I'm somewhat torn. The English Major in me would really like to give this book a higher rating. The reader in me has a hard time doing so.
I thought that approaching it a second time as a seasoned English Major would result in a better perspective. Admittedly, I think I got more out of the plot this time and see much more depth and symbolism in the book...but I still found myself struggling to stay awake at times.
What's sad is that this is not necessarily a slow paced or boring book. It's filled with exploration, political intrigue, violent deaths, savage attacks and other moments of suspense and tension. And yet, it is also filled with lengthy monologues on the nature of man and the perspectives of our narrator Marlow (who is actually a secondary narrator if you want to get technical, since he's telling the story to an unnamed narrator who appears very little in the book at all...a very strange setup).
The craft or structure of this novel is intriguing and I suspect is a large reason why this is such a classic. As I mentioned briefly above, the narrative style is a little different. The "official" narrator of the book is an unnamed man sitting on a boat. However, the meat of the story is actually told by another man on the boat (Marlow) who is actually telling this story to our unnamed narrator. There are also segments where Marlow is re-telling something someone else said to him or something he read, thus leaving us three or four times removed from the actual events of the story. His spoken narrative is also sometimes a little disjointed and sometimes conversational as though he's lost his train of thought while telling the story or he's distracted or interrupted by something or someone on the ship with our actual narrator.
The book is full of symbolism and allusion. It can definitely be taken as a commentary on many different aspects of Africa, colonialism, Imperialism, savagery, humanity, principles, beliefs, truths, and many other high level themes. However, the book doesn't seem to come up with any concrete answers about any of these and even leaves us in the darkness as to exactly which commentary we should be paying attention to. Truly, many social commentaries leave off just short of prescribing a plan of action, but they generally make their arguments fairly clear. In the case of Heart of Darkness, I feel like I came away more muddled than when I began. Yes, I acknowledge that oppression of so-called savages is not to be condoned, but I knew that ahead of time...and honestly, I'm not entirely sure that oppression is the core meaning of the novel.
I appreciate that this novel has depth to it that I don't understand. It's definitely a difficult novel that's hard to truly access. It's high level plot and themes are intriguing, but I don't feel that they stand well enough on their own to warrant an outrageous following. In order to truly appreciate this book, I feel that it requires very in-depth study and discussion of weeks or months. Maybe I'm just looking for too much, and if that's the case, then my view of the book goes down even more. Maybe I'm just obtuse and missing the point, which means my review is unfortunately lower than it should be.
Whatever the reason, I don't love this novel and don't anticipate reading it again. If somebody else reads it and loves it and wants to discuss it with me and turn me around, I'd gladly open a discussion, but for now, I stick by my rating.
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Posted January 7, 2010
The book to me was okay. I mean if you like a book that sounds like a poem all the way threw it then it's probably going to be a book for you. Other than that the book was good. I like the story of a man who is trying to get a job but ends up fighting for his life. When I first read the title Heart Of Darkness I thought it was going to be about something totally different. But see surprise can be a good thing and in this case it was.
but one thing about the book i liked was that i couldn't really connect with the book. because alot of books i read i can. so maybe it was the fact that i chose a book i dont' usually read to read instead.
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Posted April 10, 2012
This is probably one of the best novels I have read, and its place in the English canon is well deserved. I don't agree with the Achebe line of criticism. Even setting aside the question of Conrad's personal beliefs, which don't necessarily accord with Achebe's assesment, I think it's hard to argue that the book is anything but negative on the European, colonialist outlook. It is true that you could read and celebrate the brutality and dehumanization of the Africans herein, but to do that you would have to overlook a lot of the text. Obviously not at all coincidentally, it would be similar to but more willfully ignorant than people taking Apocalypse Now as a pro-war movie. On that note, I strongly look forward to the movie or book that, much like Coppola did for Vietnam, presents an explicit adaptation of this book to American brutality, exploitation, and imperialism in Afghanistan and Iraq. I think this book should be taught in more high schools so that more people are exposed to its commentary on those kinds of affronts.
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Posted January 30, 2007
After reading the first chapter of Heart of Darkness, I was left half-asleep, bored, and confused. I had predicted that I would grow to love the book and that Conrad¿s intense way of putting things would help me become a more analytical reader, but honestly as I continued to read the book, the more uninterested and baffled I became. The book followed a story set in Africa, on a river labeled the Congo. The story is recollected by a sea captain named Marlow, who told the story while on a ship in the Thames River. Marlow went to Africa to take command of a ship that was responsible for transporting ivory. He discovered some insane stuff in Africa stuff that changed his life. He befriended cannibals, obsessed over a man, had his ship sunk by his own boss, watched a newfound friend get stabbed through the chest then killed, and he even went a little crazy. Sounds like fun right? Wrong. Like I stated earlier, the story is dull and hard to read. The novel is also filled with much futility, and I think that¿s one of the main reasons that I loathed it so terribly much. For example, Marlow obsessed over meeting Kurtz, an agent for the company who collected more ivory than all the others combined. Marlow¿s consumed with desire to meet Kurtz, because he is convinced that they are alike. Not only does he find out that Kurtz is horrible, but Kurtz died almost right after we met him. Another thing that happened in vain, was them blowing up a hill for absolutely no reason. It was basically just busy work to keep the slaves active. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and everybody has different ideas on what is pointless and what isn¿t. When it comes to my opinion on the book, straight up I will tell you that I hate it and it¿s horrible and I wish this torture upon no one. But hey, somebody out there might actually enjoy the story so the best way to find out if it¿s the right book for you or not, would be to pick up the narrative and ignore my views on it and form your own opinion. Have fun!
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Posted January 27, 2002
A moral journey and an account of how lust for power overpowered one man's soul, heart of darkness is without a doubt one of the greatest stories ever written. Conrad has a command over words similar to Joyce, and some passages are so poetic they make you gasp. This is especially amazing considering English was his third language! Not only is it thought-provoking and meaningful as a parable, but it is also an absorbing read strictly as an adventure story. The most common complaint I've heard about this book is its wordiness. However, in my opinion no extraneous words are included, every one contributes to the nightmare-like atmosphere. If you want succinct writing that says nothing, give up and read Hemingway. If you can't understand this, you shouldn't be criticizing it. That said, this is a truly great book.
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Posted March 12, 2000
I felt I was sitting across from Marlow, who is telling the story of his experience in the Congo. This novel is different from most in that it is written so that the reader is listening to someone's story related rather than the reader feeling s/he is there as the story happens. The style matches that of someone telling you his experience as you listen. This makes the style somewhat choppy and sometimes confusing as to who is speaking, the narrator or another character. Nonetheless, I found myself gripped by the tale. I read the book in one sitting.
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Go to 'heart if darkness'(no typo) result four i think. Maybe result five. Add on to bio
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Posted December 25, 2012
This wad okay
Not as good as id hoped it would be, but you cant like them all
Posted February 19, 2012
Dont like this book... have to write an essay on it...
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Posted January 19, 2012
The reading feint of heart that is. If you can't get through the first two chapters of this, you will never read the book. It also takes the ability to visualize beyond the words, read between the lines and place yourself back in the late 1890's with its style of writing and the age they lived in.
All that being said, this is a tremendous work, well worth the effort.
And of course, once you've read it, you will see where Francis Ford Coppola got his inspiration from for Apocalypse Now.
Posted January 5, 2012
This book is very boring !!!
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Posted April 15, 2011
this a good book and it has a good story to it
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Posted February 3, 2011
Heart of Darkness was clearly written by a secretive man who couldn't get his ducks in a row. Through his writing, he displays confusing-to-grasp information that even has confusing information behind its own confusing meaning. What I mean is this: Personally, I like facts set in front of me on a silver platter. They are well seen, well spoken, well thought of, and I can take it and move on. When Joseph Conrad wrote this novel, he set it up as a mystery for readers and critics alike, so that only he himself would hold the secret behind every word. This, to me, is not the way a novel should be written, but instead a diary. While reading this book, I caught myself drifting off countless numbers of times, unsure of where we were and what was going on. I had a clear view of the scenery in my head, but I just couldn't get the characters there with it. I just couldn't believe that something like this could actually happen somewhere, I refused to. I enjoy books that grasp my attention and hold it, and though Joseph Conrad was stupendous at setting the scene and having a vast vocabulary, I just feel that this was not set out for me. Honestly, I would not recommend this book to anyone who is in the same boat as me. If you prefer enjoying a nice Sunday afternoon in your lazy boy, reading a book and sipping tea, this book is not for you. However, if you are interested in critical thinking through every paragraph and spending hours at a time trying deciphering was being said... enjoy.
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Posted October 15, 2010
Heart of Darkness is an adventure novel and frame narrative by Joseph Conrad and was published by J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd. in 1902 (month unknown). Heart of Darkness is Marlow's story of his epic and eye-opening adventure into the heart of Africa. Marlow signs as an ivory trader with a Belgian company during the height of great European imperialism. As he voyages through the extensive Belgian Congo, he witnesses the grave atrocities colonists have committed against black natives. He finds them receiving appalling treatment, starved and slaving for their captors. Throughout his expedition, he hears exciting stories of fellow ivory trader Kurtz, who appears larger-than-life. However, upon meeting him, he discovers Kurtz's obsession with ivory, which has turned into savagery. Joseph Conrad's main purpose in writing Heart of Darkness-and Marlow's reason for recounting his experiences-is to explain the horrors of imperialism. Marlow's disgust of European imperialist reflects author Joseph Conrad's view that imperialism is hypocritical. Imperialists view the African natives as savages, and justify their colonization of African lands by stressing the need to civilize them. This attitude, however, contradicts the Europeans' savage treatment of natives, making them slave for their captives or starve. Although Heart of Darkness is thoroughly thought-provoking (and less than a hundred pages), actually reading the novella is a challenge. Joseph Conrad wrote Heart of Darkness in turn-of-the-century Britain, and the diction can be painfully hard to understand. Reading this book is like trudging through thick molasses, because of its tedium and difficulty. Because of this, Heart of Darkness is not recommended for casual or light readers, and is most suitable for high school seniors or college students. However, this challenge can be rewarding to the student serious about exploring influential and meaningful literature.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted April 26, 2010
I have yet to meet anyone who enjoyed reading Heart of Darkness. Perhaps that's the natural result of its being required reading for most high school students, but while I'm sure that has something to do with it, I'm inclined to think it's really just not a very enjoyable book.
There's so much build up, so much traveling into the heart of the Congo, that by the time I got to the climax of the book, I was almost asleep with boredom. I probably would've been entirely asleep if I hadn't been busy reading into the so-called symbolism flooding the novel. (Flies aren't just flies! No. They must be symbolic of gadflies, whose job it is to sting man's conscience with reports of injustice.)
The whole book is such a heavy handed allegory for the darkness of the human heart that even the book's inclusion of one of my favorite themes---human nature in the absence of civilization---couldn't make me enjoy the read. In fact, the only reason I'm glad I read it is so I could laugh at all the Heart of Darkness allusions in the movie Apocalypse Now. This is certainly a classic, but anyone forced to read it has my sympathy.
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Posted April 19, 2010
Joseph Conrad's The Heart of Darkness is a dark and haunting tale about the search for a substantial and mysteriously powerful man named Mr. Kurtz. Mr. Kurtz is a well-known man who has achieved a distinguished reputation for maintaining the ivory trade. His intelligence, persuasiveness, and cruelty are all characteristics that have produced his unbelievably amoral power. How can it be possible for a man to move into an unknown territory and build himself a foundation of power that sparks fear and yet simultaneously generates loyalty in less than a lifetime? Mr. Kurtz's ambition is driven by his "fascination with the abomination" (20). He has goals that he wants to achieve and he uses every means possible to obtain authority. In addition, his genius combined with his desire for power produces an unstoppable monster that consumes him. But, it can also consume anyone who has tasted the indulgence of omnipotence. The world of power and evil can be very enticing, and it can lure any man who has felt its pleasure. Mr. Kurtz isolates himself inside the heart of Africa, and his acquisition of power causes his moral sympathies and emotions to dwindle.
Mr. Kurtz is a well-known man whose name, when mentioned, flashes images of ruthlessness and domination. Everyone in the ivory trade knew of Mr. Kurtz. The brickmaker at the Central Station states, "[Kurtz] is a prodigy . . . He is an emissary of pity and science and progress, and devil knows what else" (47). Kurtz is highly reputable, and he displays leadership skills that few men have successfully achieved. Kurtz's future could be magnificent if he simply leaves Africa to return home to his country. He could live a life of luxury by selling his ivory in Europe. The company's Chief Accountant remarks, "He will be a somebody in the Administration before long. They, above -- the Coun-cil in Europe, you know -- mean him to be" (38). Mr. Kurtz chooses, however, to live in the jungles of Africa where he posseses god-like powers. His decision to live in a mysterious jungle where cannibals dwell, and where the conveniences of a civilized society are inexistent is one that is extremely extraordinary. His desire for power seems to outweigh any other personal need such as comfort and luxury, emotion and feeling such as love, and communication and contact with people of his kind. Marlow, the man who searches for Mr. Kurtz, asks him, "Do you know what you are doing?" Mr. Kurtz replies, "Perfectly" (106). Mr. Kurtz is totally confident in himself, but he does not realize what is truly happening to him.
Mr. Kurtz is an evil man, yet he is said to be "remarkable" by several people in the story. Is Mr. Kurtz a man to be honored for his outstanding achievements? Or does his evil deeds in obtaining power classify him as a madman? Mr. Kurtz used much violence to obtain his power. He "raided the country," (92) frightening natives into following him. He threatened to shoot his friend, the harlequin man, for keeping ivory. He maintained his power by desiring "to have kings meet him at railway-stations on his return from some ghastly Nowhere" (110). Mr. Kurtz communicates only to gain power, and he does so by condescending others. He feels that he is superior to everyone else, and he tries to eliminate all opposition. Mr. Kurtz may have unlimited power, but in the process of obtaining power it seemed that he has lost all of his heart.
Posted April 1, 2010
In reviewing the book Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, I am going to be completely and brutally honest. There is only one positive aspect about the entire book, and that is that it is composed of some profound ideas. Unfortunately, the way in which the material is presented is not appealing in my opinion. There was very little of anything in the book that really grabbed my attention. Sometimes I found myself just reading without paying attention, for I had no interest in what I was reading.
Likewise, during the period of research we did in class for the book I found myself straying from the main assignment. The idea of imperialism in the Congo area just doesn't grab my attention, for I am not interested in the matter. I knew as soon as we began the research that I would have trouble sustaining my attention span long enough to read the amount we had to read for homework each night.
Also, some of the structure of the book is confusing to follow along with. The structure of the dialogue in the book sometimes confused me, especially because I was paying minimal attention to detail in the first place. That then caused me to miss the minor details that ended up being rather important. At most times I was very confused as to what character was talking, or what character was being described. Also, some of the words or sometimes even the formation of sentences just completely lost me. At that point is where I would begin to just read without paying attention, for I had lost all hope of comprehension.
However, I did like the way Joseph Conrad represented darkness in many different ways. In the beginning of the book while Marlow is telling his story he says "An eerie feeling came over me. She seemed uncanny and fateful. Often far away there I thought of these two, guarding the door of darkness the door of darkness, knitting black wool.Ave! Old knitter of black wool. Morturi te salutant" (Conrad 75). This is a reference to the darkness. Conrad is foreshadowing the darkness of the Congo. These women were the most interesting part of the entire book in my opinion, for they were all knowing, and they represented darkness. Many other things such as surroundings are also portrayed as dark and I liked how Conrad was able to tie the darkness into the story in many different ways.
In conclusion, I thought that the book had good ideas. It was a good book for reading in school to analyze. However, the novella is not the type of literature that I would to read for fun on your own that you can really get into. I would not suggest this book because it takes a lot of focus to read, and it isn't very interesting. Most likely if it wasn't for Mrs. Drake I would never have read this book. However, if I was really into profound thoughts, had a very large vocabulary, and was interested in imperialism in the Congo, then it may have been possible to have a pleasant journey into the heart of darkness.
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Posted March 31, 2010
What comes to mind when reading Heart of Darkness, you may ask? I could answer in a lot of ways. For one, imperialism in Africa and the trouble of acquiring rivets. (Don't worry, you'll understand soon enough.) Once you get past the different wording and strange outbursts, you'll come to find that the author, Joseph Conrad, put in a wonderful moral: even with the light, there will always be some darkness in everyone.
At first, the novella will look very challenging and you may want to quit. However, if you stick through it, you'll come to find that you've acquired a new perspective on some ideas. From experience, I know I have. The way this book only takes on the negative views of imperialism causes you to only understand half of how the idea works. It would be wise to also read a book on the more positive reasons for imperialism.
Once you understand the perspective of the author, you'll be ready to read the book. To get you started, you should know that this is a book with hidden meanings, and you should be able to decipher these to gain the full meaning. The novella begins with Marlow, the protagonist, on the Nellie. He and a small group are floating on the Thames as Marlow begins to tell them about his adventure in the Congo and rescue of a man named Kurtz. He starts by telling them of how he got there and goes on to tell about the procedures you must go through to start your adventure. Conrad uses rich diction to describe Marlow's encounters as he works his way up to the inner station.
The antagonist, Kurtz, is another rich character of Conrad's mind. He is rumored to be ill, causing Marlow to have to retrieve him. The natives love him and won't allow him to leave. This only makes trouble for those trying to recover him. The other problem is that Kurtz does nothing to prevent the natives from attacking people. Kurtz's heart has become to dark. His part is significant, though, as he brings about doubts for Marlow, and shows him a true darkness.
I highly recommend this book to anyone between the ages of 15 and 16. As long as you go to Lee-Davis and take the pre-IB course for English. If that's not you, then you probably shouldn't bother. I'm not going to lie; this book will be exigent without the right mind set. If you're the kind of reader that likes cutesy stories with happy endings, then this isn't the right book for you. Just put the volume down and walk away, even run if you have to. This book, like the darkness, will devour you alive. For those of us who think we can handle it anyway, well, go for it. I'm not going to tell you that you can't do it; I'm merely stating that you probably won't be able to.
Posted March 31, 2010
Are you a person who enjoys slightly disconcerting yet remarkable and enlightening fiction? If you are, "The Heart of Darkness" should be the next novel you read. "Heart of Darkness" is a journey into a world set apart from civilization, into the deep heart of Africa's ivory country where men are propelled by greed and power. This novella also discusses Joseph Conrad's perspective of how men can become corrupted by moral isolation and the lack of supervision or accountability.
However, even if you are not interested in any of these things you may still enjoy this novel. I am not a fan of any of these topics, yet I was drawn in by the main character's urgency to reach his destination in the Congo of Africa. While I did not particularly enjoy Marlow's various deep reflections on the mind of man, I wanted him very badly to reach the Inner Station and retrieve Kurtz so that his mission would finally be complete. Perhaps if you read this book you will appreciate Marlow's drawn out opinions on such topics, but I was simply not interested in them as much as I was in him reaching Kurtz and returning safely to Europe.
"The Heart of Darkness" is challenging to read, yet rewarding. The challenge comes from the rich symbolism and underlying meanings that Conrad uses frequently, and unless you are focused and think carefully about what you are reading, you won't understand the deep, intellectual thoughts that Conrad is trying to convey. Also, the author's point of view changes periodically throughout the book, making it difficult for the reader to know which character is talking. Marlow tells his story most of the time, but there is also a narrator on the same ship as Marlow who occasionally narrates a few paragraphs.
In my opinion, the ending of a novel makes or breaks it. However, I found the ending of "Heart of Darkness" to be very mediocre, and I did not feel like it made the novel any better or worse. Marlow spent several months journeying to the Inner Station, and he finally reached Kurtz successfully. Unfortunately, Kurtz died soon after. Therefore, Marlow simply returned to England to inform Kurtz's fiancé of her loss and continued on with his life as a sailor. I didn't think it was a very significant or memorable ending.
As dense and dark as it is, this novella is still navigable for those who are determined to read it. I highly recommend you read it with your English class though, because it is hard to grasp the full meaning of it without guidance. I had to read several paragraphs at home by myself one night, and it was hard for me to focus. I also misinterpreted some parts and needed clarification from my teacher. However, if you put your mind to it, you can penetrate the darkness of Conrad's "literary voyage into the inner self" (back cover).


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- Jonathan Babineaux is still on the Falcons roster. Jonathan has an active felony charge for animal cruelty. He allegedly killed his girlfriend's puppy with his own hands. He has not been cut from the team, suspended or placed on any sort of leave. Arthur Blank said the following about his case in February: "There's this thing called the legal process that's even above the NFL and sports … [Cutting Babineaux] would be the worst possible thing we could do. It would be a slap in the face to the judicial system. Making the concession of throwing somebody on the fire would be the worst thing for our organization and the worst thing for Atlanta."
- Tony Martin was a wide receiver for the Falcons during their Super Bowl season. The Falcons released after he was indicted on federal money-laundering charges (Vick is also the subject of a federal indictment). He was acquitted and wound up catching 67 passes for the Dolphins that fall. Two years later he returned to the Falcons for his final pro season.
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Last week, the Department of Homeland Security seized 82 domain names for allegedly hawking counterfeit goods ranging from knockoff Coach handbags to bootleg DVDs. Enacted under the auspices of its Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arm, the sites were wiped out and replaced with an ominous message from the DHS that laid out the stakes, including the warning, "Intentionally and knowingly trafficking in counterfeit goods is a federal crime that carries penalties for first-time offenders of up to 10 years in federal prison, a $2,000,000 fine, forfeiture and restitution."
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The DHS seems to be tiptoeing in the music pool, testing its boundaries and seeing what it can get away with. ICE began seizing domain names mere days after Senator Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, blocked the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA), a bill that would effectively allow the government to censor any Web site it sees fit, and one that is widely viewed as an attack on our free speech. The EFF:
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My last computer broke and I'm debating trying something new with the next one. However, there are a lot of pieces to it and I haven't been able to sort them all out on my own.
I just bought an Acer Aspire V5-572G-6679, which apparently has an unoccupied mSATA port inside. Upon looking inside I realized mSATA is not the same as SATA3, so I have to return the SSD I bought (but that's not particularly relevant). I've read about setting '/' and '/home' on the SSD for maximum performance, and using Symlinks for music, pictures, documents, and such. Here are my concerns:
1) Would it even be worth the hassle installing and potential trouble later? I know SSDs are supposed to be one of the best upgrade you can make for computer performance, but I've read with mSATA the SSDs might not perform to their fullest.
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2) I'll be restoring my data from a Deja Dup backup. It worked great last time (restored my settings and everything), but I'm worried it might not work if the folders are organized differently. If the symlinks are set up properly it shouldn't be an issue though, right?
3) Similar to #2, I'm currently on 12.04 but I'm thinking of upgrading to 13.10. Would it be better to restore my backup on 12.04 (the same version I used to make the backup) and then upgrade, or does it not matter?
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5) Symlinks seem easy to make in Nautilus. Are there any other difficulties in setting the system folders (music, docs, pics, etc) as symlinks? I suppose I could just make a symlink inside the music folder?
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In the November 2004 Assessment Issues column, titled "Assessment Technologies for the Classroom," we presented questions that students could answer electronically with a student response system. Many thanks to the readers who sent us comments about the article. Among the messages we received were several inquiries about Question 3. In this month's column we will continue the discussion by addressing readers' comments. (The full article is available online Here.)
The multiple-choice Question 3, as it was described in the November column, was intended for use with an electronic student response system during instruction. This informal assessment is a way for teachers to gather information about their students' thinking and to give teachers "a nice starting point for an investigation into the effect of multiplication by rational numbers." We believe that Question 3 has great potential to promote students' thinking, talking, and debating about mathematics in a variety of classrooms. It is important to remember that NCTM members who read the NCTM News Bulletin vary from elementary through university-level teachers of mathematics. Thus, we intentionally left the question vague so that readers teaching at all levels could use it in some form with their students.
One focus of the reader comments was on our use of the terminology "larger" and "smaller" in Question 3. We certainly agree that the terms "greater" and "less" would have been more appropriate for the question. Our intent was to use wording that would make it clear how all teachers could use such a question, adapting it as needed, to promote mathematical discussion among students.
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Baked Ziti has been a favorite of mine since I was young. I can remember my mom making it often and I just loved how the Mozzarella Cheese would stretch out long, like on pizza.
I baked this in a 13×9 pan, but it can also be made into individual dishes, which is how I remember my mom making it. Either way it's delicious.
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1 pound ziti noodles (or penne)
24 oz marinara sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cups grated Mozzarella Cheese
1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
Cook pasta until it's aldente (do not over cook the pasta) When baking pasta under cooking the pasta for a minute is so much better than over cooking it for a second. While the pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef in a pan until it's thoroughly cooked.
In large bowl place pasta, marinara sauce.
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In a 13×9 pan create 2 layers of the pasta mixture topping each with a cup of grated Mozzarella Cheese.
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by Phebus - NEFAC Tue Aug 29, 2006 02:42
I wonder why the WSM is now putting out a local newsletter. What's the difference with the paper? Can we see the first issue?
by Andrew Tue Aug 29, 2006 03:39
There is no big mystery, over a year ago the Dublin branch grew to a size where we split it into two branches and of these quite a few members of 1st of May live in and around the liberties. We've been distributing papers and leaflets there for years, expermenting with a local newsletter was an obvious step.
by Phebus - NEFAC Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:24
But still, I fail to see the real difference with WS. It's preatty similar actually in term of style and content. Usualy, groups end up with local newsletter when they have to say that is relevant localy but would not be relevant for a national audience. Or when they want to experiment with a different type of distribution. What do you hope to achieve with the libertarian that cannot be done with worker solidarity?
by Kevin Tue Aug 29, 2006 16:07
The Cork WSM have done a number of local newsletters over the years. There's a lot of local stuff that goes on that is really only of concern to people in a particular area.
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There are a number of significant differences between the two publications.
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I don't have a gun in my house.
I surely can and would use a gun if I had it in my house.
You can't possibly believe I would never, if I had a gun, go killing ppl randomly. I bet I can do that and I bet I would do that. In fact I know I would go frenzy with a gun in my hand on some bad hairday just because - I can.
But then again - knowing what would I do with it if I had it is the reason I don't have a gun in my house. All those who have a gun in their house are potential mass murderers and there is no way you can prove me wrong.
Anyone who now feels insulted, hell, I'm
sorry for saying this.
You don't keep a gun in your house just because it's an air and you need to breathe. You keep it to make use of it when the stars get in proper constellation. You need to kill something. You must kill someone. The sooner, the better.
So will you please move your focus from gunless victims on those who had a gun in their house and decided to use it on someone. The problem is the brain of one who has a gun, not the one who doesn't have it.
P.S. I live in a country where it's legal but still publically unacceptable to keep weaponry in our homes. I do understand insisting on weapons at homes of North Korea neighbors, but I don't understand an enormous amount of home-guns in a certain country that isn't N. Korea's neighbor where mass murders happen too often.
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6 Aphrodisiac Foods to Get You In the Mood
While aphrodisiacs (foods thought to increase your sexual desire and prowess) arent scientifically proven, theyve been around for centuries. You may have already heard about chocolate and oysters, but did you know about asparagus? Read on for little known ways to feed your appetite and your sexual one too.
Think you know all there is to know about sensual foods? Take our aphrodisiac foods quiz!
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The earthy, pungent aroma of these fungi reminds us of the musky scent of many colognes. Since you typically catch a whiff when youre close to your man, you may associate the smell of both musk and truffles with sexual experiences.
Well, it is an egg after all! This indulgent food also has a high zinc content, which is essential for blood flow (if you know what were saying ).
Back in the day, any food resembling human sexual anatomy was thought to be an aphrodisiac. (Which definitely explains the oysters!) So given its phallic shape, asparaguss libido-boosting rep as an aphrodisiac shouldnt be a complete surprise. Did you know that in 19th-century France, bridegrooms were served multiple helpings to help their lovemaking? But theres more to asparagus than its appearance: with its high nutrient content — including potassium, fiber, folic acid, and vitamins A, C, and B6 — asparagus boosts histamine production, which is necessary for the ability to reach orgasm in both sexes.
Legend has it that strawberries were considered an aphrodisiac back in the day because of their many tiny seeds, which was thought to symbolize fertility. And literary and artistic references to strawberries as fruit nipples have been found. Okay, so thats not a scientific connection, but come on, theyre just a sexy food.
Cinnamon has been shown to increase appetite (both physical and sexual). Some people even rub cinnamon oil onto their bodies to produce powerful sexual stimulation. Or, you could just eat it.
Theres a reason its called a honeymoon. Honey has long been associated with sexual desire — its been called the nectar of Aphrodite (yes, the goddess of love). In medieval times, people would drink mead (a fermented honey drink) to increase sexual desire. Not enough basis to give you a sweet tooth? Well, honey is rich in B vitamins, the same vitamins needed for testosterone production.
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