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From The Shadow Unmasks (1937):

"There's a man for you, Burke," declared Weston. "Twelve years ago, his plane crashed in the jungles of Guatemala. He was crippled, helpless among a tribe of Xinca Indians; and I understand those savages are the most barbarous in Central America.

"Did Allard yield to those Xincas? No! Instead, he tamed them. He lived with them; ruled them. When he had civilized them to a state where they could govern themselves, he appointed a native as chief. A work of twelve years was ended, so Kent Allard came home."

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There was one point upon which Allard had dwelt but little; namely, how the Xincas had accepted him as the white god from the sky. Allard seemed to consider that of but little importance.

Viewing the two Xincas, both Weston and Clyde noticed how definitely Allard had modified that detail. It was plain that the servitors worshipped their white chief; that every action they made was hinged upon his command. In private, Kent Allard was quite as amazing a figure as in public.

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*sigh*

In other failnews, if anyone wants to know why I so disliked Clash of the Titans, I can probably be prompted to write a serious review ;p

Natalie Portman to star in the film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. (Thanks knight_ander!)

I was going to have a whinge about how i don't want to work, but have this instead it is much more fun ^-^

Hoards of sexy men, a sappy/tragic romance, and very little fan service for the guys....

*plucks Hugh Jackman off the screen, and puts him in to her bed*

Night all ^-^

Yoinked from earis, because I thought some of you out there might find it interesting!

WALL•E: A Butch/Femme Love Story... or Silly Rabbit! Robots Have No Gender

...I haven't seen it though :x

Joss Whedon has made a SUPERVILLAIN MUSICAL starring NEIL PATRICK HARRIS, NATHAN FILLION and some other folks that is going to be available FREE ON THE INTERNET, streamable, for a few days starting JUlY 15.

It appears this is a thing which will be AWESOME and eventually available in other formats but ONLY ON THE INTERNETS FOR FREE for a few days.
Trailer HERE.

THE MASTER PLAN

Read it. Watch it (later). Love it.



...spread the word!

Yarr, me and my power walking ways were able to still bookit all around the almost three miles from the drop off point on the bus route to the intersection with a crosswalk, back track to go to *two* sporting goods/outdoor equipment stores (should have followed my instincts and just gone to Gander Mountain first, although I'd never been in there), and still get to the theater well on time for the movie. I didn't think I was going to make it, and spend a lot of time cursing College Station. The whole adventure was over 4 miles of speed walking, if you count trying (succeeding) to make the 5:40 bus to get back, and the slower paced meander back from HEB. Slightly slower, anyway - I was kind of on a role with rushing at that point. I needed salt, also, so I bought a bag of salt and pepper kettle cooked chips at HEB and ate them all. I could barely taste the salt, but so much for the calories I might have burned during my jaunt! Still I think it demonstrates a pretty decent level of fitness...

Then I got in, took down my tent (which was blowing around all over the place - I'm glad I set it up where I did, as it was basically trapped between two buildings and a fence), and sat down to breathe a bit. And then I took Jola for a relatively short walk. I think she'll forgive me, all things considered ;p Afterwards was a shower that accidentally began with a bath. My feet were literally *black* in places. And since then, puttering.

Still! I have tent pole kit thing (I bought two but will bring one back eventually). It will do exactly what I need once one of the segments has a bit of a heart to heart with a hacksaw, which I hope I can borrow from the department.

I also saw the Hulk! It was smashy fun!

I also just took cinnamon blueberry biscuits out of the oven! Just this very second! I will commence the consumption forthwith. And then take it easy...

Oh! I am going to get paid for Buttermilk! So, extra score! :D

Claire's party was fun, but I am sad to see her and LeeAnne go ;_;

I have seen the Indy, and deemed it Good. Also there was a Hellboy II preview which looked sweeeet. Yarr!

( geeky spoiler )

I sleep now!

In general, my day got better after I got home. I had a few low moments but stuff sorted itself out and i had a good time, even if my original plans fell through :)

( Cut for Spoilers )

I liked it :)

I also really liked Juno. It's been a good night for watching an ass-ton of movies. Less good for getting anything done!