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I know exactly how he feels. 
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I've just finished reading Night's Dawn[^] trilogy (The Reality Dysfunction, The Neutronium Alchemist, and The Naked God) by Peter F. Hamilton.
Wow.
I had read the first two books before years apart, but had never read the conclusion nor the entire trilogy in one go. If you like long science fiction works with interleaved plot lines and multiple themes, yet is still accessible (Theodore Dreiser this ain't), this is one for you to look at.
Software Zen: delete this;
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I didn't like the ending. The author painted himself into a corner, and then had to pull out a deus ex machina to wrap everything up. Not good technique.
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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Yeah, I caught that too. I've read a lot of his other works, and Hamilton seems to deliberately avoid surprise (or at least unexpected) endings, something we've come to expect from science fiction authors.
I've read a few who write high-tension endings that ruin the story. They violate one of the plot elements in some way or do something unreasonable with a main character.
Hamilton at least doesn't fall into that sort of thing, so I mind the flat, easy ending a lot less. FWIW, I did enjoy getting there.
Software Zen: delete this;
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I wish I had the occasion and time to read your suggestion May I recommend a series if you do not already know of it by David Wingrove i.e. Chung Kuo It is a mere eight volume set I read it eagerly but of course as I have noticed here tastes are a matter of taste I am surprised no major studio made a video series of it I suppose there are many such which should probably be a video series as your suggestion also no doubt May I also bring to your attention Star Wars Radio Drama again if you do not previously know of it It was broadcast on NPR in 1980 or thereabouts I was fortunate to hear upon it It is a twelve or so episode reenactment of the first film w/ extra scenes and w/ sound effects not merely a reading of the text I was transfixed with each episode It is still available but only for purchase for more than a few pennies - Cheerio PS Please permit me to list my favorite stories which I have each read multiple times i.e. Forever War - Joe Haldeman The Right Stuff - Tom Wolfe The Princess Bride - William Goldman In regards same I consider the telling of the duel atop the Cliffs of Insanity to be the reason the English language was invented Also the telling of the fabrication of the six fingered sword was riveting
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The PS5! 
It got available two weeks ago, a pre-order for October, 15.
A friend pointed it out to me and I rushed over to the shop expecting it to be sold out again.
Luckily for me, they only sold it with an extra controller and three games (Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man Miles Morales and Ratchet and Clank), making the price quite high.
I got it, my friend got it and a third friend got it.
We have a weekly game night of Outriders, and with all three of us on PS5 the loading times will drop from over 40 seconds to about 4 seconds, that's an extra game a night
Not that I'm playing right now... (although I did start NieR: Replicant ver 1.something, had ridiculous loading times on PS4 so I waited to play it on PS5.)
Someone decided it was a great idea to import millions of records directly into our production environment without doing so much as a single test run.
Deduplicating millions of records and updating customer due amounts as we speak 
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Whoever decided to import that much data like that needs a whack with a rocket propelled solid steel electrified clue bat.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism.
Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???
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HAhahaha, and here I was.... thinking that the gyrojet needed unusual ammunition. Your idea takes the cake.  
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Yeah, not his finest work
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I asked the waitress for a quickie and she slapped me so hard my cheek is still glowing red.
The old woman next to me said "it's pronounced 'quiche', dear."
I'll get my coat, love that's it's necessary again as the days grow colder and shorter, I love autumn
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Strange 'restaurants' you have in your part of the world. Are they something like the 'coffee shops'? 
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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Are you insinuating there is something wrong with our coffee shops? they serve excellent coffee!
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The coffee is fine, but the brownies have an odd taste...
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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So, not a fast food restaurant then?
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Real men don't eat Quickie.
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
"Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Charlie Gilley
<italic>Stuck in a dysfunctional matrix from which I must escape...
"Where liberty dwells, there is my country." B. Franklin, 1783
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
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True story:
When General Motors started selling them, I went to a car show and was tempted to ask the lady at the booth what a Hummer went for.
(I'm not that rude)...
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The answer from my wife is always more than I have
Hogan
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So, at least you know she's got a price...
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Quote: ... the days grow colder and shorter, I love autumn Big Grin |
Opposite down under. Tomorrow is the 5th day of spring and it's predicted to be 33 degrees. It may mean (for me) that it may be warm enough to jump into the pool.
Can't wait for summer for some real warmth. 
// TODO: Insert something here Top ten reasons why I'm lazy
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Funny how the old lady knew exactly what you were talking about.
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Old lady != old maid...
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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Indeed, sounds like she's been around...
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