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Stanley Kubrick mosdef comes to mind!
The Shining is a movie that surely challenges the book, even if it has been debated. As for 2001, I cannot claim it strongly, as I do not remember the book, I guess that opinions are split there too.
And Agatha Cristie is boring as elephant, but some adaptations are entertainin'
"If we don't change direction, we'll end up where we're going"
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Check out the movie Kremlin Letters 1970 based on the book of the same name. Never read the book, but I should.
True the story is dated, but the actors and story are engrossing. Remember Paladin with Richard Boone. He is such a good character actor. Everyone is good. John Huston is great director. The Kremlin Letter (1970) - IMDb[^]
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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I am hoping the Stargate sequence of "2001" will be redone w/ modern technology as per "Contact" which were quite impressive as I found them to be a disappointment even at my then young age at first release. I suggested this to Roger Ebert he was kind enough to write back scoffing at the idea.
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I would think that the word "disappointment" means that you came inte the cinema with very high expectations.
The first time, as young, with blank expectations, I found that sequence just confusing. Then, much, much, later I found it mind-blowing. Not technically, but emotionally.
"If we don't change direction, we'll end up where we're going"
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If I may branch a bit re/ movies/books my big disappointment in life is one of my favorite books one I have read numerous times i.e. to wit "The Princess Bride" and believe the section describing the creation of the six fingered sword is the reason the English language was invented was made into a very disappointing film one for children and Mandy Patinkin I have no tolerance of though the entire film is mis-cast.
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The Princess Bride. Absolutely a horrible book. It was a fantastic movie. It is easily one of my top 5 movies of all time.
To err is human to really elephant it up you need a computer
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OriginalGriff wrote: And I think it's because the story tellers got the chance to rewrite them with the benefit of hindsight; knowing how the story was going to unfold, how the characters would evolve.
Reading this, the first thought that came to mind is, HBO should've waited for GRRM to actually finish his book series before starting production of Game of Thrones...
I mean...most people agree the first few seasons, which were based on completed material, were pretty good. It's once they caught up with the books and went into unchartered territory that it all went seriously downhill...
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#Worldle #237 3/6 (100%)
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https://worldle.teuteuf.fr
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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I failed on this one! I knew pretty exactly, where on the globe we were. But the country name just did not materialise.
"If we don't change direction, we'll end up where we're going"
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I had a slight advantage. Many years ago my wife and son spent time there for a Church mission event. After two guesses that was the only place that fit the basic shape.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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So it can be fun without an atlas to!
"If we don't change direction, we'll end up where we're going"
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Yes it is. I love maps. Whether I'll guessing or looking.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
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#Worldle #238 1/6 (100%)
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I had to look at a map - I knew where it was, but not it's name.
Not too good on African countries, probably because I've never been to any of them ...
"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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Worldle 238
I have never been there as well, but I find western North Africa a large, mysterious place.
In Google Earth go to W 11.4 deg at N 21.1 deg.
Home of Timbuktu
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day"
Badfinger
modified 16-Sep-22 15:49pm.
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cool
CI/CD = Continuous Impediment/Continuous Despair
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Does it require ten years of testing?
"They have a consciousness, they have a life, they have a soul! Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses! Save our brothers! Can I get an amen?"
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so if they just waited 30 years, they could have just printed the thing out in a week π
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Do they also have the model to 3D-print your own rocket to then send it out into space, or is that left as an exercise to the reader?
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This one was difficult to print cleanly (due to all the overhangs of the fins), but is more accurate and detailed:
https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-james-webb-space-telescope-29206
Same here:
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/telescopio-james-webb
And this hybrid one is interesting because it's designed to fold/unfold like the real one:
https://www.printables.com/model/109816-unfolding-james-webb-space-telescope-jwst
Cheers !
~ janet
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Title is "Senior Application Developer 3". Whoo hooo. I might enjoy that. Lets go look at the job description.
First line in the job description. This "SQL DBA" position will be.......
Seriously HR recuiter idiot. Did you even look at what you are doing before you copied and pasted? One Template does not fit all. Gesh!
To err is human to really elephant it up you need a computer
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You should have read it further.
This SQL DBA position will be demoted and moved to basement and the Senior Application Developer 3 will be hired in that position. They get a corner office with a view and private coffee machine, fridge full of beer and cheese. DBAs are only allowed to look from outside. If they attempt to come into your office, you can complain to HR and we will remove their desks. Let's see how they work then. LOL.
Oh yes, you would be working on something that you feel is the best and anyone complaining will be made SQL DBA.
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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No no no. All of you are thinking wrong. Let me help you. 
Your next question is, "What is the pay?"
If the answer is, "Well, we're not ready to discuss that..." your answer is "I'm not a whore, and you're an idiot. Call me when you are serious."
Try it. It worked for me. lol
Charlie Gilley
βThey who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.β BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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