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Posted by Cheryl on November 09, 1996 at 16:13:23:
: Angie, you might not ever in a million years guess it, but some of us here enjoy minutiae.
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Who, us, enjoy minutiea? Are you insinuating that we have nothing better to do with our time than to disect every frame of film in P&P2?
Now, just what was the difference in the patterns between the Netherfield Ball dress and the Pemberly Look dress?
Cheryl
Posted by Amy on November 09, 1996 at 16:22:56:
: I just tried my first HTML stuff with the italics above and it worked!
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Cheryl does HTML
BLOOMINGTON, IND. - - - Late this afternoon Cheryl attempted inserting an HTML tag into a World Wide Web discussion group message and preliminary reports indicate the daring trial succeeded in producing italic type in most graphical browsers.
"I am so jazzed," Cheryl said moments after viewing her handiwork.
No sooner had the event transpired than her closest net friends counseled her to maintain wariness about the new skill and the pleasurable rewards it can bring. "Hypertext markup language is indeed second only to covering screens with regard to its importance as an accomplishment for a lady," said Caroline Bingley. "But I urge you, Cheryl, not to dwell on its joys too ardently for it is the sort of activity that will come to nothing save idling, obsession and wasted hours."
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Posted by Eric on November 09, 1996 at 16:23:40:
: Do you think that Mrs. Bennet is a bad mother? She seems to ignore the behavior of her younger daughters. I don't think she has ever tried to discipline them. Also, she is somewhat selfish and often times thoughless. For example, making Jane go on horseback to Netherfield in the rain. It also makes me wonder why such a sensible man like Mr. Bennet would marry someone who lacks sense.
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Men (and women) are not always sensible where marriage is concerned - and as a person whose job it is to attempt injecting sense into people considering marriage, I know this full well. The novel is fairly explicit as to why Mr. Bennet married Mr. Gardiner's sister - check it out.
As to Mrs. Bennet's failings as a mother, they are in league with her failings as a wife and as an adult. Nevertheless, the primary responsibility for discipline, including discipline of Mrs. Bennet, lay with Mr. Bennet - given the era in question. It is his unwillingness to stand to the battle of wills which discipline requires that is at fault.
Eric
Posted by kathleen on November 09, 1996 at 16:30:23:
: : I just tried my first HTML stuff with the italics above and it worked!
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: Cheryl does HTML
: BLOOMINGTON, IND. - - - Late this afternoon Cheryl attempted inserting an HTML tag into a World Wide Web discussion group message and preliminary reports indicate the daring trial succeeded in producing italic type in most graphical browsers.
: "I am so jazzed," Cheryl said moments after viewing her handiwork.
: No sooner had the event transpired than her closest net friends counseled her to maintain wariness about the new skill and the pleasurable rewards it can bring. "Hypertext markup language is indeed second only to covering screens with regard to its importance as an accomplishment for a lady," said Caroline Bingley. "But I urge you, Cheryl, not to dwell on its joys too ardently for it is the sort of activity that will come to nothing save idling, obsession and wasted hours."
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ROTFLOL
Bravo, Cheryl! and thank you, Amy
kathleen
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Posted by Inko on November 09, 1996 at 16:45:20:
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: : : I just tried my first HTML stuff with the italics above and it worked!
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: : Cheryl does HTML
: : BLOOMINGTON, IND. - - - Late this afternoon Cheryl attempted inserting an HTML tag into a World Wide Web discussion group message and preliminary reports indicate the daring trial succeeded in producing italic type in most graphical browsers.
: : "I am so jazzed," Cheryl said moments after viewing her handiwork.
: : No sooner had the event transpired than her closest net friends counseled her to maintain wariness about the new skill and the pleasurable rewards it can bring. "Hypertext markup language is indeed second only to covering screens with regard to its importance as an accomplishment for a lady," said Caroline Bingley. "But I urge you, Cheryl, not to dwell on its joys too ardently for it is the sort of activity that will come to nothing save idling, obsession and wasted hours."
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HELP!! What is HTML and how do I do it?
Inko
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Posted by Cheryl on November 09, 1996 at 16:49:38:
: : I just tried my first HTML stuff with the italics above and it worked!
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: Cheryl does HTML
: BLOOMINGTON, IND. - - - Late this afternoon Cheryl attempted inserting an HTML tag into a World Wide Web discussion group message and preliminary reports indicate the daring trial succeeded in producing italic type in most graphical browsers.
: "I am so jazzed," Cheryl said moments after viewing her handiwork.
: No sooner had the event transpired than her closest net friends counseled her to maintain wariness about the new skill and the pleasurable rewards it can bring. "Hypertext markup language is indeed second only to covering screens with regard to its importance as an accomplishment for a lady," said Caroline Bingley. "But I urge you, Cheryl, not to dwell on its joys too ardently for it is the sort of activity that will come to nothing save idling, obsession and wasted hours."
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Dear, dear Amy, my keyboard is wet from the tears of gratitude and laughter your kind acknowledgement of my humble accomplishment has produced from me. I shall endeavor to not let it go to my head.
Cheryl (the hypertext newbie)
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Posted by Inko on November 09, 1996 at 17:08:56:
: Here in Italy, at least in Sicily where I currently reside, "equino" is as common as "bovino" in the meat markets and considerably cheaper. For some local dishes it is the preferred meat. I, personally, have a hard time eating it without feeling like I have just had a bit of Mr. Ed. I rarely inquire as to the source of the meat served any more.
: Eric
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Eric, Now I know why I have never watched a "Godfather" movie after the first one - that's where the rest of the horse went to! By the way, if you live in Taormina, I was there last summer - it's really beautiful.
Inko
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Posted by Tommye on November 09, 1996 at 17:47:12:
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: : : I don't have a trained ear either but I thought Lizzy in P&P1 had a better voice. Anyone else with a thought?
: : : Anne
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: : She didn't play she just sang.
: : Lizzie was singing opera but the way she sang it sounded more like a little ditty. She also sang it in English which makes a big difference.
: : I can't remember if it was Greer Garson voice.
: : Donna
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: P&P1 (the 198x BBC version) did have Lizzy singing. It wasn't opera but was very pleasant.
: Anne
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Anne, I knew you meant the 1987 version. I agree that Lizzy in P&P1 had a prettier, more pleasing voice. I wonder, was Ehle singing or was it dubbed? If it was dubbed, you'd think they'd have gotten someone who could sing better. Therefore, it was probably Ehle.
As to Lizzy's singing in P&P2, I didn't think it was particularly good, but then they may have had somewhat different standards then..
::Tommye
P.S. I found that all of the piano playing in P&P2 was mediocre.
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Posted by Another Anne on November 09, 1996 at 17:47:34:
: : : I just tried my first HTML stuff with the italics above and it worked!
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: : Cheryl does HTML
: : BLOOMINGTON, IND. - - - Late this afternoon Cheryl attempted inserting an HTML tag into a World Wide Web discussion group message and preliminary reports indicate the daring trial succeeded in producing italic type in most graphical browsers.
: : "I am so jazzed," Cheryl said moments after viewing her handiwork.
: : No sooner had the event transpired than her closest net friends counseled her to maintain wariness about the new skill and the pleasurable rewards it can bring. "Hypertext markup language is indeed second only to covering screens with regard to its importance as an accomplishment for a lady," said Caroline Bingley. "But I urge you, Cheryl, not to dwell on its joys too ardently for it is the sort of activity that will come to nothing save idling, obsession and wasted hours."
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: Dear, dear Amy, my keyboard is wet from the tears of gratitude and laughter your kind acknowledgement of my humble accomplishment has produced from me. I shall endeavor to not let it go to my head.
: Cheryl (the hypertext newbie)
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I thought she was just showing off - for those of us too ignorant to do anything other than shout, and now I'm too terrified to do that either.
Another Anne
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Posted by Aphrodite on November 09, 1996 at 17:55:09:
: Thanks to all of you who ...
~~~~~~~~~~~awoke my slumbers on Mt. Olympus with your mortal
babel about this new Adonis named Darcius. Is he truly such a wonder to behold? I shall gather my sisters and another golden apple for a new contest, then call this firth forth, and we, the mighty ducknosed deities of satyric yore, shall hit upon a vote for breechloading or kneedeep style.
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Posted by Ann on November 09, 1996 at 18:39:52:
: I thought she was just showing off - for those of us too ignorant to do anything other than shout, and now I'm too terrified to do that either.
: Another Anne
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Don't be frightened! Here are two very usefull HTML tags:
1) Italics--simply surround the words you want italicised with and .
2) Bold face--simply surround the words you want italicised with and .
The brackets tell the browser that it is HTML and the letters "i" and "b" denote italics and bold-face respectively. The backslash tells the machine to stop italicising or bold-facing the text.
Give it a try, it's not hard.
Ann
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Posted by Ann on November 09, 1996 at 18:43:12:
Try this again.
Don't look at the regular message text, look at how it appears in the "Comments" window below. (The problem is I don't know how to show the tags, without them disappearing).
Don't be frightened! Here are two very usefull HTML tags:
1) Italics--simply surround the words you want italicised with and .
2) Bold face--simply surround the words you want italicised with and .
The brackets tell the browser that it is HTML and the letters "i" and "b" denote italics and bold-face respectively. The backslash tells the machine to stop italicising or bold-facing the text.
Give it a try, it's not hard.
Ann
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Posted by Ann on November 09, 1996 at 18:53:58:
: awoke my slumbers on Mt. Olympus with your mortal
: babel about this new Adonis named Darcius. Is he truly such a wonder to behold? I shall gather my sisters and another golden apple for a new contest, then call this firth forth, and we, the mighty ducknosed deities of satyric yore, shall hit upon a vote for breechloading or kneedeep style.
Now Eris, didn't you cause enough trouble the last time? I know the rest of the gods snubbed you, but ten years of war was a bit hard on the mortals, don't you think? But if you are intent on going ahead, make sure that instead of "Kallisti" the apple is engraved "Kallistos"--hate to see any more cunfusion than necissary.
But then, confusion and discord is your speciallty, isn't it?
Evohe!
Ann
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Posted by Ann on November 09, 1996 at 18:57:57:
For those familiar with the satirical song Give Me That Old Time Religion:
We will worship Aphrodite.
She looks cute in her pink nighty.
Although, she's rather flighty,
She's good enough for me!
We will worship godess Eris
And find out who is the fairest,
Then we'll all chase after Paris.
That's good enough for me!
Ann
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Posted by Grace on November 09, 1996 at 19:03:04:
: : : : :
: : : : "If you're looking for sex appeal, then make Colin Firth Prime Minister. Now there's a thought!! Just how many votes do you think he would get from this BB? :-)
: : : : : : Bernie
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: : : : : I'd like to see him play a politician. Well, there's Nostromo, but I mean a Jeffrey Archer type British politician -- or a spy!
: : : : : Amy
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: : : : How about something in the range of Hidden Agenda. I would certainly vote for him. A unanimous vote I'm sure from all.
: : : : Johanne
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: : : All the decent British political leaders over the last several centuries have been females - Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth I, etc. Winston was probably the only significant exception. So my own thoughts are that we should put Jennifer Ehle in as PM. Give Mr. Firth the Exchequer.
: : : Eric
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: : : Will the King-ship be opening up anytime soon? I hear the costumes are very nice. Grace
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: I don't know, but I understand the part requires very large ears and scrawny knees which may be regularly displayed under ill-fitting kilts. Mr. Firth, unfortunately, does not physically cut the mustard for that part.
: Eric
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: Guess we'll leave the part for a bit player, then.
Grace
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Posted by Ann on November 09, 1996 at 19:20:01:
: The stable where we rode had one horse appropriately named "Cheeky" who was of a stubborn and independent character, ....(Cheeky was also sneaky and if one did not keep the right hand rein firmly in hand while preparing to mount, she enjoyed turning around and nipping one in the derriere.)
: Joan, too
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Perhaps the horse's name came from its taste for people's cheeks!
Ann
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Posted by Donna on November 09, 1996 at 19:22:23:
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: : : : I don't have a trained ear either but I thought Lizzy in P&P1 had a better voice. Anyone else with a thought?
: : : : Anne
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: : : She didn't play she just sang.
: : : Lizzie was singing opera but the way she sang it sounded more like a little ditty. She also sang it in English which makes a big difference.
: : : I can't remember if it was Greer Garson voice.
: : : Donna
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: : P&P1 (the 198x BBC version) did have Lizzy singing. It wasn't opera but was very pleasant.
: : Anne
: I found that all of the piano playing in P&P2 was mediocre.
I think your right maybe it is supposed to be that way.
I notice in the missing scene at the Meryton assembly the music is a little sour.
I was thinking of P&P0,sorry.
Haven't found a copy of P&P1 for rent but was able to get Jane Eyre with Dalton.
Donna
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Posted by Stefanie on November 09, 1996 at 19:23:52:
: HELP!! What is HTML and how do I do it?
: Inko
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HTML is the Hypertext Markup Language which allows you to put in italics, bold-faced fonts and color. If you want to know how to do it, see Ann's message above.
Stefanie :)
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Posted by Grace on November 09, 1996 at 19:27:10:
: : : : : I'm coming late to this discussion, but I see the making of a merchandising dynasty here.....and there's still time to get out a glossy catalogue by Thanksgiving
: : : : Grace
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: : : But Grace, ever modest, you've forgotten yourself! Which of your many talents are you going to offer?
: : : Hilary
: : : I daresay I might be tempted by Small Appliances Batteries will not be included.
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: ROTFLOL!!! And maybe the "Mr. Collins" for those on a small budget?
: - Candace
: PS actually I did once work at a Lingerie store. Uncanny isn't it?
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: I'm not sure about the 'Mr. Collins' - do we really want to bother with the low end of the market?
Grace
(Funny about you actually having experience in Lingerie.)
Posted by Ann on November 09, 1996 at 19:36:55:
: I rather suspect they will be more surprised at the association with the UK vice the more common confusion with the US - too many people think they are but a northern extension of the latter and not a separate, independent nation with a different culture and history. Unlike their distant cousins to the south, loyal subjects of her majesty they remain.
: Eric
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Make that two different cultures and histories! And as for being loyal subject of the Queen, tell that to the Quebecois!
Ann
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