Fiona
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Good o. I think though that I shall read the first book again and see what it comes up with. Mind you, one thing that really annoys me is the way Harry says 'yeah' all the time. Just sounds too modern and lazy.
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Mooseface
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A corporeal Patronus is one that is fully-formed, taking the shape of bright-white, translucent animal. The specific animal forms that corporeal Patronuses take vary from person to person and reflect each individual's personality.
Patronus forms, however, are subject to change if the caster goes through an emotional upheaval of some sort, including falling in eternal, unchanging love.[13] For example, Nymphadora Tonks's Patronus changed from its previous form to that of a four-legged creature which others guessed was a werewolf because then it would reflect her love of Remus Lupin, himself a werewolf.[9] Another example is Severus Snape, whose Patronus was that of a doe, the same as Lily Evans, though this may have been the case all along rather than a change from its original form, as Snape was in love with Lily for most of his life. Based on the fact that Patronuses are conjured by recalling happy memories, it stands to reason that a Patronus might change its form after one falls in love and the memories used to conjure the Patronus largely revolve around the person the caster is in love with. In addition, it seems that some couples have "complementary" Patronuses (male and female forms of the same animal), such as Lily and James Potter. It is, however, unknown if this is a coincidence or not. If a wizard is an Animagus and can summon a corporeal Patronus, the two may take the same form, as was the case for Minerva McGonagall and James Potter.[10]
Patronus forms, however, are subject to change if the caster goes through an emotional upheaval of some sort, including falling in eternal, unchanging love.[13] For example, Nymphadora Tonks's Patronus changed from its previous form to that of a four-legged creature which others guessed was a werewolf because then it would reflect her love of Remus Lupin, himself a werewolf.[9] Another example is Severus Snape, whose Patronus was that of a doe, the same as Lily Evans, though this may have been the case all along rather than a change from its original form, as Snape was in love with Lily for most of his life. Based on the fact that Patronuses are conjured by recalling happy memories, it stands to reason that a Patronus might change its form after one falls in love and the memories used to conjure the Patronus largely revolve around the person the caster is in love with. In addition, it seems that some couples have "complementary" Patronuses (male and female forms of the same animal), such as Lily and James Potter. It is, however, unknown if this is a coincidence or not. If a wizard is an Animagus and can summon a corporeal Patronus, the two may take the same form, as was the case for Minerva McGonagall and James Potter.[10]
Columbo
Never again
hmmmmmm, i picked you as Neville Longbottom when i assigned posters to harry potter characters. but maybe you are more hermoine?
Columbo
Never again
yeah.
Columbo
Never again
probably. do you have any favourite websites besides this one?
Fiona
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ditto
Fuzz
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Ja. Australia Day Moosenfraulein
. Schtill 6 and a half hours to go.Reepbot. The Jellybean. It works. I think.
My only suggestion would perhaps be to introduce yourself simply as Mr Bean before commencing the speech.
Pause.
Then begin the oratory.
Introducing yourself as both man/bean will throw the audience into a quandary which then forces them to contemplate the possible life of a jellybean also. You have then immersed them.
Columbo
Never again
Ja. Australia Day Moosenfraulein
Reepbot. The Jellybean. It works. I think.
My only suggestion would perhaps be to introduce yourself simply as Mr Bean before commencing the speech.
Pause.
Then begin the oratory.
Introducing yourself as both man/bean will throw the audience into a quandary which then forces them to contemplate the possible life of a jellybean also. You have then immersed them.
you get introduced before the speech. so there would be no point in saying that.sorry. and are you from south australia?
Columbo
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are you tasmanian? i was born in launceston, tasmania.
yes i think it works ok too i hope of course it is all in the speech. just have to not get too self concious about my voice.
Fiona
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What's the issue you have with your voice?
Columbo
Never again
nothing, i don't think. but i think getting up to speak in front of all those people it will be natural for me to make sure my voice is able to not only to be heard, but for me to speak in a clear and concise manner, and at the right pace.
Columbo
Never again
yay for stassi! slay those who deserve it!
Columbo
Never again
PRESS GANG EPISODE ONE: PAGE ONE
'So when should we start arguing?'
'Huh? I have work to do. I don't have time to argue'
'Oh come on, just so we can establish some sort of chemistry between us.'
'No. Go away. And what the hell do you mean by chemistry?'
'That's the spirit...'
So onto the first ever episode of 'Press Gang'. I'm not going to rehash character descriptions or post quotes, nor am I going to provide any great details regarding the plot. I do have to say though that I thoroughly enjoyed the first episode. It not only had loads of great character interaction, but it also had some very sharp dialogue. I love sharp dialogue because I think it can be like a tennis match between two very skilled opponents trying to outwit each other whilst also moving the plot along. For me 'Press Gang' has some of the best dialogue that I have ever heard in my life, and that is all to do with the amazing talents of one Steven Moffat. Steven Moffat is a writer that I greatly admire and I am deeply appreciative of him for creating this wonderful show.
One observation I made during the show was that it seemed unusual for me to see a school newspaper run by kids because during my years at school there was no newspapers at all run by students either by print or digitally. So it was interesting for me how they not only had to fit in a whole day's worth of school, but they also had to come in early in the morning to work on the newspaper. I don't actually know how common that sort of thing is in schools. But maybe my view is limited because I only went to two high schools.
The second observation I made was the dialogue between Lynda and Spike was the best part about the show. The way those two argued with each other was great to watch. How they were trying to suss each other out. It tingled my brain to watch them arguing and throwing out witty one liners to each other. Of course since this is the first episode and we still have a long way before we see the full story of their relationship. Spike is meant to be the rebel of this show (or as rebellious can be on a late 80's early 90's tv show), but it is obvious that he is smitten from the very first time he lays eyes on Lynda Day. This means that he drops any pretence of rebelling against the school sending him to this newspaper and instead tries to help so that he can impress her. I have never really been a rebel so I don't really know how accurate Spike is at being rebellious. I was always a goody two-shoes and I do sometimes regret that. I sometimes wonder if i would be a better person if I wasn't so straight edge and instead doing rebellious things like, i don't know, drinking underage or taking drugs. Maybe that would have made me more interesting. But that's in the past now. I can't change that. Anyway, Lynda Day, being the editor, is far too smart to fall for any of Spike's tricks and she soon puts him back in his place. I will talk more about the greatest ever fictional character of all time in future reviews. However it is clear to me that Lynda is definetly in charge.
'So when should we start arguing?'
'Huh? I have work to do. I don't have time to argue'
'Oh come on, just so we can establish some sort of chemistry between us.'
'No. Go away. And what the hell do you mean by chemistry?'
'That's the spirit...'
So onto the first ever episode of 'Press Gang'. I'm not going to rehash character descriptions or post quotes, nor am I going to provide any great details regarding the plot. I do have to say though that I thoroughly enjoyed the first episode. It not only had loads of great character interaction, but it also had some very sharp dialogue. I love sharp dialogue because I think it can be like a tennis match between two very skilled opponents trying to outwit each other whilst also moving the plot along. For me 'Press Gang' has some of the best dialogue that I have ever heard in my life, and that is all to do with the amazing talents of one Steven Moffat. Steven Moffat is a writer that I greatly admire and I am deeply appreciative of him for creating this wonderful show.
One observation I made during the show was that it seemed unusual for me to see a school newspaper run by kids because during my years at school there was no newspapers at all run by students either by print or digitally. So it was interesting for me how they not only had to fit in a whole day's worth of school, but they also had to come in early in the morning to work on the newspaper. I don't actually know how common that sort of thing is in schools. But maybe my view is limited because I only went to two high schools.
The second observation I made was the dialogue between Lynda and Spike was the best part about the show. The way those two argued with each other was great to watch. How they were trying to suss each other out. It tingled my brain to watch them arguing and throwing out witty one liners to each other. Of course since this is the first episode and we still have a long way before we see the full story of their relationship. Spike is meant to be the rebel of this show (or as rebellious can be on a late 80's early 90's tv show), but it is obvious that he is smitten from the very first time he lays eyes on Lynda Day. This means that he drops any pretence of rebelling against the school sending him to this newspaper and instead tries to help so that he can impress her. I have never really been a rebel so I don't really know how accurate Spike is at being rebellious. I was always a goody two-shoes and I do sometimes regret that. I sometimes wonder if i would be a better person if I wasn't so straight edge and instead doing rebellious things like, i don't know, drinking underage or taking drugs. Maybe that would have made me more interesting. But that's in the past now. I can't change that. Anyway, Lynda Day, being the editor, is far too smart to fall for any of Spike's tricks and she soon puts him back in his place. I will talk more about the greatest ever fictional character of all time in future reviews. However it is clear to me that Lynda is definetly in charge.
Columbo
Never again
PRESS GANG EPISODE 2: PHOTO FINISH
Spike trying to look inconspicuous.
This episode was also brilliant. But you knew i would say that didn't you? I can just picture you as you browse this forum with your latest state of the art computer sitting in your rich leather chair and having some kind of expensive wine and caviar as you wonder out loud to yourself: 'Ahhhhh, yes of course young reepbot would say that he liked this episode. Now I really must ring the President and the First Lady so that i can book at time for them to play croquet. I hope I can fit them into my busy day.' Well ok, maybe you are not a big fan of croquet, but you get the general idea I hope. The way the storyline followed on from the fist episode was great. Plus there were some more wonderful character interactions, especially between Colin and Lynda.
Ok. I am going to use this time to talk about Lynda Day. I think that Lynda Day is the greatest fictional character ever. Others may disagree, and that is their right. But to me Lynda Day's strength of character, her quick wit, her toughness, her vulnerability, her humour, and the way she can take charge of a situation. To me those are characterstics that I really admire in a person fictional or non-fictional. All those qualities are on display by Lynda Day in this episode as she tries to get her team to complete the first edition of the paper. I really enjoyed watching her trying to rally the troops together. And I also enjoyed watching her putting money in the swear box. That was an amusing gag. She had to put a lot of money in the box when she was talking to Colin. I'm not a swearer, well not out loud anyway, but i have heard that swearing can be good for you. But don't quote me on that.
The phone that Colin placed in the newsroom under less than legal circumstances looked very interesting to me. Not only because it was coloured red, and as you all know red is my favourite colour, but because of how retro the phone looked. Nowdays people usually use their smartphones to communicate with each other, but having a phone back then would have been really important for communication and other stuff. Ilike looking at past tv shows and seeing all their different types of technology. The newsroom is using old fashioned type writers. There are no fancy computers as this was in 1989 and computers probably weren't as widely used as they are now. It is kind of amazing to think how much technology has changed in 26 years. I wonder what it will be like in 26 years time?
Spike trying to look inconspicuous.
This episode was also brilliant. But you knew i would say that didn't you? I can just picture you as you browse this forum with your latest state of the art computer sitting in your rich leather chair and having some kind of expensive wine and caviar as you wonder out loud to yourself: 'Ahhhhh, yes of course young reepbot would say that he liked this episode. Now I really must ring the President and the First Lady so that i can book at time for them to play croquet. I hope I can fit them into my busy day.' Well ok, maybe you are not a big fan of croquet, but you get the general idea I hope. The way the storyline followed on from the fist episode was great. Plus there were some more wonderful character interactions, especially between Colin and Lynda.
Ok. I am going to use this time to talk about Lynda Day. I think that Lynda Day is the greatest fictional character ever. Others may disagree, and that is their right. But to me Lynda Day's strength of character, her quick wit, her toughness, her vulnerability, her humour, and the way she can take charge of a situation. To me those are characterstics that I really admire in a person fictional or non-fictional. All those qualities are on display by Lynda Day in this episode as she tries to get her team to complete the first edition of the paper. I really enjoyed watching her trying to rally the troops together. And I also enjoyed watching her putting money in the swear box. That was an amusing gag. She had to put a lot of money in the box when she was talking to Colin. I'm not a swearer, well not out loud anyway, but i have heard that swearing can be good for you. But don't quote me on that.
The phone that Colin placed in the newsroom under less than legal circumstances looked very interesting to me. Not only because it was coloured red, and as you all know red is my favourite colour, but because of how retro the phone looked. Nowdays people usually use their smartphones to communicate with each other, but having a phone back then would have been really important for communication and other stuff. Ilike looking at past tv shows and seeing all their different types of technology. The newsroom is using old fashioned type writers. There are no fancy computers as this was in 1989 and computers probably weren't as widely used as they are now. It is kind of amazing to think how much technology has changed in 26 years. I wonder what it will be like in 26 years time?
Columbo
Never again
http://televisedrevolution.com/category/podcast/press-gang/page/2
Press Gang podcast @delcan! My greams have come true!
Haven't really listened to a podcast since big brother australia was on. used to listen to survivor oz, that dr demento thing, plus rob has a podcast. they were all pretty fun to listen to. but a press gang podcast is the best. truly the bestest of the best.
Press Gang podcast @delcan! My greams have come true!
Haven't really listened to a podcast since big brother australia was on. used to listen to survivor oz, that dr demento thing, plus rob has a podcast. they were all pretty fun to listen to. but a press gang podcast is the best. truly the bestest of the best.
Mooseface
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Ok REEPbot.... I was thinking What The Hell about Press Gang being set in a High School... BUT I have to concede that when it started Buffy was ALSO set in High School. So I am prepared to give this Press Gang a go. (But ... I do think you should also give Buffy a go. Reciprocal like).[DOUBLEPOST=1453840287][/DOUBLEPOST]
Gream big I say. Because... why not?
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