What book are you currently reading? - Page 49

Sharingan17 · 06-06-2010, 03:23 PM

I just finished reading nightfall by stephen leather bloody good book and just started reading the regiment: the real story of the sas.

KillerNN · 06-06-2010, 09:27 PM

Just finished Cell by Stephen King,
If your into gory-end of world books, this book was amazing.

Sharingan17 · 06-07-2010, 06:56 AM

Cell i never got around to finish reading that got about half way throught, is a really good ending?

iruka1998 · 06-13-2010, 02:02 PM

I'm reading The Giver,The Royal Diaries series, and The Prophecy of the Stones. Oh, also theTwilight series.

**Tsuna** · 06-17-2010, 12:29 AM

Max, by James Patterson. It's like the fifth? book in the Maximum Ride series.

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Originally Posted by iruka1998

Oh, also theTwilight series.

Why.

KillerNN · 06-17-2010, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharingan17

Cell i never got around to finish reading that got about half way throught, is a really good ending?

Yeah, the ending was good.
It definitely wasn't predictable.
The opposite of what I thought was going to happen happened.

Human Rasengan · 06-23-2010, 02:58 AM

currently reading The Last Day by Glen Klier and Deathly Hallows.. trying to get thru is before the movies come out

Law&Order · 06-23-2010, 02:19 PM

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.

Edit:
It is Articles Like this they make the book so compelling.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100624/...tionalizations

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By Frank Jack Daniel Frank Jack Daniel – 1 hr 16 mins ago

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela will nationalize a fleet of oil rigs belonging to U.S. company Helmerich and Payne, the latest takeover in a push to socialism as President Hugo Chavez struggles with lower oil output and a recession.

A former soldier inspired by Cuba's Fidel Castro, Chavez has made energy nationalization the linchpin in his 'revolution'. He has also taken over assets in telecommunications, power, steel and banking.

The 11 drilling rigs have been idled for months following a dispute over pending payments by the OPEC member's state oil company PDVSA. Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez said on Wednesday the rigs, the Oklahoma-based company's entire Venezuelan fleet, were being nationalized to bring them back into production.

Ramirez said companies that refused to put their rigs into production were part of a plan to weaken Chavez's government,

"There is a group of drill owners that has refused to discuss tariffs and services with PDVSA and have preferred to keep this equipment stored for a year," Ramirez told reporters in the oil producing state of Zulia. "That is the specific case with U.S. multinational Helmerich and Payne."

The company was not immediately available for comment.

Chavez, who faces legislative elections in September, often pushes ahead with radical plans during election campaigns.

The 55-year-old leader is having a hard time in his 11th year in power. Venezuela's economy is the worst performing in Latin America this year, a problem exacerbated by a drop in oil output since 2008, power outages and soaring inflation.

NO SURPRISE

The takeover of Helmerich and Payne's rigs was not a surprise, considering Chavez penchant for nationalizations and the company's refusal to work before being paid the $49 million it has invoiced PDVSA.

Helmerich and Payne is a small player in the drilling industry, but global giants like Halliburton, Schlumberger and Baker Hughes also have a presence in Venezuela.

Halliburton and Schlumberger have avoided public spats with the government.

Chavez has kept pressure up on the private sector in recent months, blaming a "parasitic bourgeoisie" for Venezuela's recession and 30 percent annualized inflation,

He has threatened to nationalize Polar, the top brewer and food processor in the country of 30 million. The government has also seized a bank belonging to an owner of the leading opposition TV station and put an arrest warrant out for his partner, who is now on the run.

Chavez in 2007 nationalized multi-billion dollar projects in Venezuela's vast Orinoco oil region, persuading companies such as BP Plc, to accept minority stakes in facilities they had built.

Last year he ordered the takeover of dozens of smaller oil service companies as PDVSA, reeling from a sharp plunge in oil prices, struggled to pay contractors.

When he was flush with oil cash during a boom in oil prices that ended in 2008, Chavez often compensated nationalized companies fairly, although the 2007 takeovers led to lawsuits from ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil.

More recently Venezuela has been slower in paying compensation.

shruiken · 06-25-2010, 06:23 AM

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.

Also, loved Cell & am a big Stephen King fan.

KillerNN · 06-25-2010, 11:11 AM

Cell is the only Stephen King book I have read, does he have any other ones similiar to that?

01purple · 06-25-2010, 09:19 PM

I just started The Maze Runner. Freaking weird. But quite entertaining.

shruiken · 06-25-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NamikazeNaruto

Cell is the only Stephen King book I have read, does he have any other ones similiar to that?

Well if you're looking for something apocalyptic, you should really read The Stand. If it turns out you like Stephen King, you should also check out the Dark Tower series.

**Tsuna** · 06-26-2010, 12:07 AM

Rose Red or Red Rose or whatever the fuck it's called was a good Stephen King book too. Movie was batshit, though. And friggin too damn long. Firestarter, Desperation, and Misery were also some of my favorites by SK.

Right now I'm attempting to read some backwoods lesbian novel by the name of Broken Wings by Laurie something-or-other. I'm not sure if I like it yet. It seems that you can publish lesbian fiction with junior high writing skills or something. I downloaded a bunch of GLBT fiction and all of them have sub-par writing. Disappointing.

shruiken · 06-26-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsuna

Rose Red or Red Rose or whatever the fuck it's called was a good Stephen King book too. Movie was batshit, though. And friggin too damn long. Firestarter, Desperation, and Misery were also some of my favorites by SK.

Right now I'm attempting to read some backwoods lesbian novel by the name of Broken Wings by Laurie something-or-other. I'm not sure if I like it yet. It seems that you can publish lesbian fiction with junior high writing skills or something. I downloaded a bunch of GLBT fiction and all of them have sub-par writing. Disappointing.

Yeah some of SK's stuff is so long it's a little off-putting! Firestarter is great though, and relatively short.

The Curious Incident of the dog in the yaddah yaddah yaddah is about a young boy with a form of autism who finds his neighbor's dog murdered on her front lawn, and he decides to investigate it. So far it's really good.

I don't know if it's my place to ask, and I apologize before hand if it's not... but I'm just curious if you downloaded a lot of GLBT stuff because you are gay or bi yourself, or just out of interest?

And have you ever heard of No Bra? Might be silly to ask because I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if you have...

http://www.1000manga.com/No_Bra/1/

If you haven't, it's a gender-bender kinda-gay manga that I really took a liking to. Chapters came out at really weird intervals but I was always eager for them to come out, & now it's finally over.

**Tsuna** · 06-26-2010, 12:33 AM

I'm lesbian, lol. It's pretty common knowledge on this forum, I'm surprised you didn't know. XD

It sounds familiar, but I think I probably never bothered looking into it because of the title. I get most of my nods towards shoujo-ai/yuri titles from shoujoai.com, but sometimes they don't really deliver so well. I'll check No Bra out though, see if I like it.

06-06-2010, 03:23 PM	#721
Sharingan17 Jounin Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 823 Thanks: 29 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? I just finished reading nightfall by stephen leather bloody good book and just started reading the regiment: the real story of the sas. __________________

06-06-2010, 09:27 PM	#722
KillerNN Λυρικής Σκέψεις Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 2,097 Thanks: 3,614 Thanked 4,322 Times in 1,976 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Just finished Cell by Stephen King, If your into gory-end of world books, this book was amazing. __________________ The Cap'n

06-07-2010, 06:56 AM	#723
Sharingan17 Jounin Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 823 Thanks: 29 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Cell i never got around to finish reading that got about half way throught, is a really good ending? __________________

06-13-2010, 02:02 PM	#724
iruka1998 Genin Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? I'm reading The Giver,The Royal Diaries series, and The Prophecy of the Stones. Oh, also theTwilight series. __________________

06-23-2010, 02:58 AM	#727
Human Rasengan S-Ranked Shinobi Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: inside your mom Posts: 3,241 Thanks: 2,791 Thanked 1,126 Times in 772 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? currently reading The Last Day by Glen Klier and Deathly Hallows.. trying to get thru is before the movies come out __________________ for those of you who don't understand.. I'm coming from an illogical perspective so your logic won't fit my argument .. it'll only give you a headache.. remember ..belief doesn't require a co-signer There Is A Fine Line Between Genius And Insanity , I Have Erased This Line ! If I were you I'd hate me too.. I am the HUMAN RASENGAN!!! The power of despair is great in you. [CENTER] http://www.citymanga.com/naruto/chapter-462/14/ http://www.fandom.com/forums/showpos...54&postcount=5 http://www.fandom.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53431 http://www.fandom.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55960 Madara's mask theme song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3882sGkrNA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlzx4...&feature=share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3qkz4WfOto LOL I'M DYING BACK HERE

06-25-2010, 06:23 AM	#729
shruiken Medical Mechanica Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 270 Thanks: 38 Thanked 201 Times in 77 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Also, loved Cell & am a big Stephen King fan. __________________

06-25-2010, 11:11 AM	#730
KillerNN Λυρικής Σκέψεις Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 2,097 Thanks: 3,614 Thanked 4,322 Times in 1,976 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Cell is the only Stephen King book I have read, does he have any other ones similiar to that? __________________ The Cap'n

06-25-2010, 09:19 PM	#731
01purple Owlett Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 1,572 Thanks: 3,483 Thanked 1,389 Times in 916 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? I just started The Maze Runner. Freaking weird. But quite entertaining. __________________ "YOU, I HAVE SEEN THE OCEAN!" ~Holo

06-26-2010, 12:07 AM	#733
Tsuna ♪S♥NE~소녀시대♪♪ Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 4,221 Thanks: 193 Thanked 2,472 Times in 1,140 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? Rose Red or Red Rose or whatever the fuck it's called was a good Stephen King book too. Movie was batshit, though. And friggin too damn long. Firestarter, Desperation, and Misery were also some of my favorites by SK. Right now I'm attempting to read some backwoods lesbian novel by the name of Broken Wings by Laurie something-or-other. I'm not sure if I like it yet. It seems that you can publish lesbian fiction with junior high writing skills or something. I downloaded a bunch of GLBT fiction and all of them have sub-par writing. Disappointing.

06-26-2010, 12:33 AM	#735
Tsuna ♪S♥NE~소녀시대♪♪ Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 21 Posts: 4,221 Thanks: 193 Thanked 2,472 Times in 1,140 Posts	Re: What book are you currently reading? I'm lesbian, lol. It's pretty common knowledge on this forum, I'm surprised you didn't know. XD It sounds familiar, but I think I probably never bothered looking into it because of the title. I get most of my nods towards shoujo-ai/yuri titles from shoujoai.com, but sometimes they don't really deliver so well. I'll check No Bra out though, see if I like it.

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