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Digest - 13 Aug 2006 to 14 Aug 2006 (#2006-218)
Mon, 14 Aug 2006
There are 9 messages totalling 280 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. ADMIN: FORKNI-L Rules
2. fave characters
3. Why do evil characters intrigue us (Like LC) (3)
4. question about vampire powers (3)
5. Today's Birthday: August 14
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Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:18:26 -0400
From: Don Fasig <argent@c.......>
Subject: ADMIN: FORKNI-L Rules
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Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:20:41 -0700
From: FKMel <sgt_buck_frobisher@y.......>
Subject: Re: fave characters
Nick, but it's really hard for me to explain the "why"
when I answer questions like this. The good looks
don't hurt, and I guess the struggling hero part was
interesting to follow over the seasons. It was also
interesting to see all the historical flashbacks of
his previous lives.
I really wish I could put thoughts together better but
all I know is that it doesn't matter the show, I can
say who I like but not often exactly *why* for some
reason.
Mel
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Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:26:28 -0700
From: VADC <freedom_bandit@y.......>
Subject: Re: Why do evil characters intrigue us (Like LC)
(sneaks out of the lurk)
With LaCroix, I've always found his power appealing.
If I look at LC, I see the quintessential embodiment
of evil, but with a proven capacity to love deeply
(most notably Fleur in BMV and Nick throughout the
series.)
Mikey, why don't you tell that nice girl you love her? I love you with
all-a my heart, if I don't see-a you again soon, I'm-a gonna die...
Sweeney Todd Online
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Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 06:51:46 -0400
From: gwatson2 <gwatson2@r.......>
Subject: Re: question about vampire powers
Apropos of vampire flight, Nancy Kaminski wrote:
> And then there's the sonic
> booms---when they accelerate past the sound barrier they'd produce a
> lot of noise and leave a sonic trail across the countryside
But is it actually necessary for vampires to fly at supersonic speeds in
order for them to perform as seen in FK? Clearly they must go faster than
a glider; but I've checked the speed of a typical jet plane
(http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2002/JobyJosekutty.shtml): a Boeing 747,
for example, flies at about 250 m/s. If Nick (and other vampires) can fly
that fast, then it would only take him 0.024 seconds to cross a 6 meter wide
room. (That's something over eighteen feet across.)
In other words, by the time Natalie reacted to the fact that he wasn't
standing in front of her any more, he'd already long be over the far side of
the loft.
Of course, there's still that pesky friction problem.
Greer
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Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:03:37 -0700
From: Libby Singleton <libratsie@s.......>
Subject: Re: Why do evil characters intrigue us (Like LC)
I've never seen LaCroix as necessarily an evil character. He's doing what he
thinks is right (which is actually the mark of a well-written villian because a
villian doesn't see him or herself as evil).
LaCroix is a vampire looking after his "family" and trying to bring a stray
back to the fold. That's the right thing to do, from a certain point of view
(mainly LaCroix's).
--Libs
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Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:06:01 -0700
From: Libby Singleton <libratsie@s.......>
Subject: Re: question about vampire powers
gwatson2 <gwatson2@r.......> wrote:
Of course, there's still that pesky friction problem.
Only if the vampire doesn't wear the right sort of underwear. I wonder if
cotton or silk, briefs or boxers are best?
Jeanette and Urs would probably swear by non-underwire bras as the metal
might heat up in flight (or get too cold depending on the altitude).<wRPg>
--Libs
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Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:08:22 -0500
From: eowyn23@j.......
Subject: Today's Birthday: August 14
Hi Y'all!
Today is National Creamsicle Day and the birthday of:
Nancy Braman knightwind1228@y....... AND
Ben Bass
You may send birthday greetings to Nancy at the above email address.
Please NOT to the list!
Others who share this birthday:
Halle Berry, TV/Movie Actress
"Magic" Johnson, NBA Coach, NBA Guard
Gary Larson, ComicStrip Cartoonist
Steve Martin, Comedian
Ernest Thompson Seton, founded Boy Scouts of America
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1502, Columbus took possession of Honduras for Spain
1846, Henry David Thoreau jailed for tax resistance.
1848, The Oregon Territory was established.
1953, The whiffle ball was invented by David Mullany Sr. for his
13-year-old son.
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Terri
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Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:38:32 +0800
From: eruve erundun <eruveerundun@y.......>
Subject: Re: question about vampire powers
But Libs, non-underwires might chafe instead. ;-)
<running back into the lurk>
E
Libby Singleton <libratsie@s.......> wrote:
Jeanette and Urs would probably swear by non-underwire bras as the metal
might heat up in flight (or get too cold depending on the altitude).
--Libs
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Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:04:40 -0700
From: Liz the Lucky <lizthelucky@c.......>
Subject: Re: Why do evil characters intrigue us (Like LC)
Libs sed:
> LaCroix is a vampire looking after his "family" and trying
> to bring a stray back to the fold. That's the right thing to
>do, from a certain point of view (mainly LaCroix's).
Actually, that's the view point of a lot of parents when it comes to a son
or daughter who's joined any cult, but especially a suicide cult. And while
Nick and Nat don't really fit cult definition, their goal is the eventual
death of Nick.
I think that's one of the great things about FK -- everything depends on
whose viewpoint you're following. I used to be very anti-LC until I decided
to create a character who was in love with him. And you know what? There
really is a lot to him. If you look at him the right way.
Hugs and Kisses,
Liz the Lucky lizthelucky@c.......
http://www.lizthelucky.com/ForeverKnight/
Merc House Mommy
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