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  Jun 22 05, 08:44
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Hi all,
TC 0404 updated today (22/06/2005) - Version AF released. All crits to this point considered. - Thanks to Alan, Nina, Eisa and Fran. Your efforts are much appreciated. Cheers, J. |
  
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Jun 22 05, 08:55
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 Ornate Oracle  Posts: 19,936 Joined: 2-August 03 From: Southwest New Jersey, USA Member No.: 6 Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr. Writer of: Poetry Referred By:Lori |
Excellent, simple, straightforward, yet poetic panorama of value, changing with perspective.
I must admit that I stumbled on first read, seeing pounds OF diamonds, rather than pounds FOR diamonds... since we don't think in pounds as money. Is there another denomination you can use in your vernacular to avoid that mistake in ours? deLighted by your paradox, Daniel  P.S. and here's a riddle that I'm sure you'll easily solve, just as a bonus for my brief critique: What would you call two PhD's lecturing on "Light as Particles" and "Light as Waves" at the waterfront, one speaking from a quay and the other from the adjacent pier? So as not to have further comment on this riddle to take away from this thread, I'll offer the 'solution': a pair o' doc's on a pair o' docks on a paradox ·······  ·······Slow down; things will go faster!
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Jun 22 05, 09:22
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Hi Daniel,
Thanks for visiting and critting. >D>Excellent, simple, straightforward, yet poetic panorama of value, changing with perspective. Thank you very much. >D>I must admit that I stumbled on first read, seeing pounds OF diamonds, rather than pounds FOR diamonds... since we don't think in pounds as money. Is there another denomination you can use in your vernacular to avoid that mistake in ours? Sorry. I take your point and I'll think on't. I wouldn't want to use a different currency since it would not make the point to me - but I shall give thought to a different term for money - though such would mean re-considering a quantitiy (i.e. 99p). By the way, I think pounds sterling did come from pounds weight origianlly. Being in Antwerp means their local currency is "Euros" but I couldn't use that as a matter of principle. For anyone who does not know currencies well: UK 100p = £1 (One hundred pence = One pound Sterling). Much of the EU now uses the Euro: €1 = 100 Cents. >D>deLighted by your paradox, Daniel Thanks, Daniel. >D>P.S. and here's a riddle that I'm sure you'll easily solve, just as a bonus for my brief critique: What would you call two PhD's lecturing on "Light as Particles" and "Light as Waves" at the waterfront, one speaking from a quay and the other from the adjacent pier? Nope, you have me there. >D>So as not to have further comment on this riddle to take away from this thread, I'll offer the 'solution': a pair o' doc's on a pair o' docks on a paradox. That would be the C-Side Cubed Paradox? Cheers, Daniel, J. |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Jun 22 05, 10:19
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Hi Daniel 2,
I've tried a few things - including "Euros," as it is Antwerp (and I can suggest that Euros are worthless, too!). But then I would need to use "99 cents" - else further confusing - and I want "local" in pence. So, sorry, point taken but pounds will have to remain. Cheers, J. |
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Jun 23 05, 07:21
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 Ornate Oracle Posts: 3,660 Joined: 23-August 03 From: Somerset, England Member No.: 22 Real Name: Grace Writer of: Poetry & Prose |
Hi James,
Came to read the poems. Lo  love the revision. Will come back to read the lesson when time permits. Wonderful stuff!
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Jun 23 05, 07:47
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Hi Grace,
Thanks for popping in. Very pleased you enjoyed it. As for the lessons - no need; there for the hard-core. But if perchance you do, let me know. Cheers, J. |
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Jul 5 05, 09:58
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Congrats James on your wizard award winning tile!
 Well done!   ~Cleo :) ······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner   |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Jul 5 05, 11:18
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Hi Lori,
Missed this too - thank you very much, J. |
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| Guest_Nina_* |
Jul 5 05, 11:24
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Hi James
many congratulations on getting a wizard for this piece. It led on to an interesting discussion as well as an informative lesson in economics. Nina |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Jul 5 05, 11:33
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Hi Nina, thank you.
And my deep apologies about the consequences... I've never trusted Supply & Demand Curves - shifty types! J. |
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| Guest_Nina_* |
Jul 5 05, 11:36
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Hi J
ROFL :rofl: Nina |
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| Guest_Toumai_* |
Jul 5 05, 12:26
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Congratulations, James
 The poem is excellent, and the discussion was fascinating. I learned more about economics than my memory will ever manage to trickle down ...  Fran |
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| Guest_Jox_* |
Jul 5 05, 13:17
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Hi Nina :)
Hi Fran, Thank you very much. But we've not yet explored the differences in demand based on cosmetic and hygene effects of toothpaste... nor the paradox of thrift... nor demand-pull inflation... So many joys! See you. J. |
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