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  1. 1Q84

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    I've also read Norwegian Wood. The pacing also seem quite deliberate. He has a great way of making the reader get to know the main characters. It too was a great read

  2. 1Q84

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    I enjoyed it. There is a strong feeling of the passage of time, and the subtle but important shifts in mood that that brings. It's almost imperceptible as you read, because the pace is relatively slow. I found the rhythm of the writing lovely and it ebbed and flowed in a very natural way. I read the book after I left my last job and started working from home, so the book matched well to my life as I felt I could relate to the isolation that the characters felt. For that reason, the book has a special place in my mind.

    Yeah, that loneliness was one of the things that kept me going. The entire time, I was just waiting for something to work out for them. It made the times that the characters spent with other people that much more interesting. Specifically Aomame's time at the dowagers estate.

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    I'm looking fowardt to the updated version of Persona 4 for the vita. I think i might just get the system when it comes out. Also the Final Fantasy 10 remake. I feel bad for making half way through on the PS2. I have been itching to give it another shot for a couple of years. But I have not had a PS2 in like six years.

  4. 1Q84

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    I just finished 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami. First thought, gosh it's a freakn' long book. Looking back at it, it feels that it was maybe 200 pages too long. In some chapters the characters basically did the same things as in some other previous chapter. With that gripe aside, I actually really liked the book. Given that it was so long, when I returned day after day to the book, it felt like I was coming back somewhere familiar. It gave some odd comfort to just come back to Aomame’s or Tengo’s apartment. I am quite glad I was able to see this one to the end. It was quite a pleasant read.

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    So i am interested in learning code. I have narrowed my choices to either python or ruby. I have a small amount of knowledge of java, but i really want to learn something else. Dose anyone have experience with these, or advice on where i can learn. Some practical advice would be appreciated.

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    Tell me about it it took four hours of talking with coustomer service, just so they come replace the mother board. And then in the new one the two USB 3 didnt work. They said they won't replace it unless I get new two hundred dollar warranty. It was the worst expieance I've had in a long time.

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    I opened it up last night and cleaned every thing up. It still gets quit hot. This laptop over heated befor and I had to get the mother board replaced. So I do get a little worried about the heat.

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    it's funny to think 9/11 happened 10 years ago, anyone remember what you were doing that day. I was in the sixth grade and our teacher didn't let us watch channel one, and at lunch time my bud told me that a plan crashed int the Empire State building. ha kids.

    But what dose this death mean for us today. Will the government stop spending most of my tax money on defense?

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    I loved The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, but the second season got kind of hard to watch with the whole Endless Eight part. Also the ending, i felt, was a little lack luster, and left me wanting more. Over all it was great.

    About the Persona 4 anime dose any know when its coming out? I really enjoyed the Persona 3 anime

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    Well I am realy enjoying this game. This is the forth Total War game I've played. I skipped empire. I realy love the new map. It gives weight everything you. You fell like every move is important. So far I'm loving it. But I could use some clearing up on what some of the agents do. I get the ninja, but I would like some explanations on how can I use the other guys to the fullest.

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    I played for the first time since the begining of February last weekend. Just some bronze 2v2 with a buddy, and nither of us have much skill but man we had a five game win streak aginst some gold and platinum guys. I think someone was just having a bad day