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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:36 pm

Hum. I have nothing to say about your style of writing since you clearly have developed your own voice like Jaho, yet unlike him as well (compliment for both of you, by the way). I'm so glad to have another experienced columnist on the staff! However, you only touched on some historical inventions. Are you planning to make this into a short series? If not, you might want to brush over the more culturally significant events as well for the sake of building a stronger argument. (But I understand there is a space constraint, so take what I say with a grain of salt.) My only other complaint would be that some of your sentences are somewhat wordy and long-winded. Too many ideas crammed into a tiny space, you know? It makes reading feel a bit like trudging through swampy waters -- mind you, the water may be clever, the water may be intelligent -- but it is swampy nevertheless. Either clean up some of the unnecessary words, or better yet break up a few sentences, and this will definitely be top-notch work. I've bolded some of the stuff that can be changed or removed, and italicized the possible add-ons. Look 'em over at your own leisure. They're only suggestions, after all. wink

Xeheqlar

I think I'm going to make this ramble small for the first time. I am meaning to sound wierd.

The entire conceptualization of a fair and progressive educational system, as far as I'm concerned, is the most faulty object of obsession since the time of the first suggestion that humanity came from monkeys, some religious standpoint, or some hocus-pocus revelation that makes so little sense to the masses that someone must, independently, yell: WTF is wrong with you? Well, in that case if you are most interested in what I have to say on us, the supporters of this felled system, them, the providers of this wicked trial, and the miniscule brown furry rabbit hidden under my bed where the mutated dust bunnies lie, then please take a seat in the auditorium. If not, then you may leave and ask the overly large hissing cockroach in the back to guide you to the furnace where your body will be promptly incinerated for the better of society.

Good, strong opening.

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While what I say may not be wholly remarkable for you or the other people here (and those of you who may pass out from knowledge over consumption) what I say will most likely grab your attention--grab it and shake its existence like some night-stalking predator bent on bringing the apocalypse. Whether it is a person jumping from a window, in front of a train, off a cliff or drowning themselves in a bucket of floating apples, you will have heard what I've had to say on this most utterly insulting educational system that has risen from the ashes of darkness, preying upon our children like some rampant nightmarish creature out of hell and living in the bedtime stories parents tell their children to scare them into a sleep which they probably don't deserve. Now onto business.

Add a comma before "prey" to let us catch our breath. And that last part starting at "which" is somewhat awkward-sounding. Try: "from which they awaken even more ___, ___, or ___ than before..."

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It has come to my attention most teachers will credit the steam engine to some schmuck in the 1800's who probably thought sticking a camel through the eye of a needle was easier than running things on this simple compressive activity that rent unto the masses a joy-gasm in awe of the newest so called inventions of the day. In fact, they probably had more than just joyful spasms of pleasure and fully engaged in such activities, thus giving birth to the first 'carbangers.' Chug, chug, chug, glug, glug, glug,--the steam engine powered our trains and soon led to a little book in the 1920's that told women how to get the most out of the vibrations while riding a train. (The book was, in fact, so popular, it went through 27 editions of publication...amazing! Let the carnal culture thrive!)

So where in the world did the Steam Engine come from if it wasn't invented by this guy, this man who is credited? It came from Alexandria, nearly 1800 years ago---record scratch---say what? Nearly 1800 years ago, by Hero(n) of Alexandria. Yes, you read me correctly, young one. And so its revealed unto you the truth about the steam engine, known back then as the Aeolipile, a simple novelty device that would spin with the power of steam created from a tub of water inside the device heated by a fire. Yeah, what a frikken mind job the education system has played upon you here. And not only was it the Steam Engine invented around this time, but also the following: the marvelous automatic door opener, automated puppet theater with lights and sound, the coin-operated vending machine, the machine gun, the handheld crossbow, the odometer, and the world's first con machine---break slam, crash- WTF?! Yes, unfortunately, you've been lied to here again...all of these were invented by the same man, Hero[n] of Alexandria. Face it, you've been screwed.

This has been Xeheqlar, your Quilled Rambler to the world of facts! *Domo-Kun dance*

All in all, excellent. I'm in awe of your skillz. xp

Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:19 am

I still haven't quite found a topic to discuss, to rant about. Does anyone have any suggestions on what they'd like to hear about?

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Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:58 pm

Something that matters to you and *you* feel strongly about, I think, would make a better article than what others would like to hear. It's the voice behind the subject that makes the subject interesting.

But here are some random things I could pick off the top of my head:

- Advertising Techniques in the Wake of Current Events [[As in, since wars and terrorist attack and disasters are the current events, should the advertising remain cheerful and happy or exploit disasters etc and is it demoralizing, insensitive etc]]

- The Electronic Media: Possibilities for Misinformation and Misdirection [[As in, everyoen mostly relieso n google now...howa ccurate is that?]]

Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 3:47 pm

Hmm...

I think I may do one on the supposed war on terror.

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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:20 am

Quilled Rambling for Janruary Issue.

(Note: This is more serious than the last one. I am really fed up with this War of Terror crap.)

It is, of course, important to note that mankind has within its genes a natural urge to begin wars, and of these wars they could be financial, private, public, or international. Likewise, in the past, these wars were truely wars as in one nation sending its troops against another. By all means, this thing called 'war' was the most successful way to ensure gain for one and loss for another. But that is beside the point.
A few years ago, the United States had a s**t fit when two towers were knocked down by terrorists. Not to say the towers are to blame, but the government itself, all its representatives and officials, interns and out-terns all had, what could be later deemed "The Ultimate s**t-Fest." Apparently, one nation thought it would be okay to go over where it doesn't belong in the first place, to hunt for these terrorists who don't really claim any national allegience to anyone. Thus, we have the so Called "War of Terror."

About the War on Terror, that which this article is about, yes very much so--about the War on Terror about this is. Would someone kindly point out where the pathetic thought of "Ending Terrorism" came? Knowing humanity's little urge, as stated above, Terrorism will not end. But then again, one must think exactly what classifies as 'Terrorism.'

Oh, Big Arabic t**t with a bomb?!
Nuuuu, big man President Bush!
No, you fools, its d**k Chenney!
s**t, man, no its that 20th hijacker!
No, No, all of you are wrong, its that Osama man.
Oh, ******** it...I don't know.

And ******** It, is exactly what some people think. Why is it that when one says the word 'Terrorist' people automatically think its an Arabic man? Excuse me, I know a few Arabic people myself and they are very respectable people. Kthx, bai. You know what all this sounds like? (Note: This is the part where you say: Oh, no, O Great Xeheqlar, what does it MEAN?!) It means we've a demented and twisted version of the Crusades. Wake up and smell the Hasheesh, you idiots. History is repeating itself just like the urge within Humanity is repeating itself.

And when one thinks, and thinks hard--the only terrorists are the people who lead these nations against one another for their own gain, or lead thousands of young men to their death in some alien part of the world, never to grow to their golden years. Thus, we have the distinction between Warrior and Soldier. All these people who follow the military's orders are Soldiers. Perhaps if there were more Warriors in the world. However, the Privately Funded Military organizations were disbanded by the global council...namely one group called Executive Outcomes, who did with 100 men what 17,000 UN Peacekeepers couldn't do in the Sierre Lione region--establish peace. Once the global council saw this, they pissed their drawers, and forced these paramilitary agents out and guess what happened? The s**t Fest resumed, and to this day still can't be controlled in Sierre Lione.

Now is the time to think exactly who is a terrorist. I formaly state that I've no intentions of sounding like I support these people who commit the barbaric acts such as 9-11, however there is some sort of an agreement, on the psychological level which I know some people share with me. These people who attack others, they do it because they are protecting what they believe in. Last time I checked, this does not define a terrorist, who does his acts solely for enjoyment and personal gain.
Now, I know some of you are going "BOO! BOO! You're Anti-American, Xeheqlar!" So what if I am? You know, there was a similar situation to the occupation of Iraq and such that happened here, in our very own country. All those Native Americans the US Government forced off their land, made them learn English, etc...essentially the US is doing the same thing to Iraq. It would not surprise me if in the distant future, Iraq ended up being owned by the United States.
Me? I'm considered caucasian, though I do have Native American blood in me. My other half? Germany, Romania. I'm going to say it now, and clear to the world: Despite the fact one may try to end terrorism, you never will. Despite the fact one may try to end all wars, you never will. However, there is one thing humanity can end, and unfortunately it is the world. This is the only planet we have, we are all alone until there is definate proof we're not alone in the universe. I think its time humanity quit wearing diapers, grow up, and try to resolve things by talking instead of military action. In the end, all this doesn't matter. The only thing that does matter is the survival of humanity as a WHOLE.
Now, can the new generation grow up and act civilized unlike the last one?

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