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Re: [B7L] Re: democracy
by Marian de Haan 30 Aug '01

30 Aug '01

Blake seems focused on bringing the Federation down. He doesn't seem to be giving much thought to the future form of the govenment in case he succeeds. Marian

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RE: [B7L] Re: Christmas is coming
by jacquispeel＠netscape.net 30 Aug '01

30 Aug '01

Natasa Tucev <tucev(a)tesla.rcub.bg.ac.yu> wrote: >Sally asked: > ><What would shopping be like in the Federation anyway? There must have been >shops (that present the commander brings back for Sarkoff on Lindor, for one >example) but somehow what we see of Dome life doesn't inspire me with any >great confidence that it's much like what we would recognise (personally, I >wouldn't mind betting that there's fairly hefty rationing laws in place in >the Domes and Inner Worlds - it would just suit the atmosphere and be >another way to control people).> > >Well, there's always black market, of course. When the Dome citizens get >tired of standing in lines waiting for merchandise which is officially >available for coupons and tickets but in reality is always lacking, they go >to illegal places. There's probably black market for everything, from decent >quality clothes and food to luxury goods and art and also drugs and weapon >and forged permits and passports, but everything costs its weight in gold. >The merchandise may be brought from other planets by smugglers such as Jenna >or even nicked by thieves such as Vila. > >Naturally, to buy and sell on the black market is an offence, but I wonder >what category it would be. Knowing that Jenna got a life sentence for >smuggling, well... you could get exiled to Exbar for shopping. > >N. > I am sure the 'Space Princess' (and equivalents) went to all the local tourist shops, 'duty frees' etc - and Space City/Freedom City probably had all sorts of 'interesting' things for sale. Jacqui __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

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RE: Re: [B7L] Soolin's survival
by jacquispeel＠netscape.net 30 Aug '01

30 Aug '01

"Guy Kendall" <Guy(a)jmkendall.freeserve.co.uk> wrote: >Ellynne: > >> If Soolin survived the initial massacre at GP, she might be able to just >> walk away from it all. I don't remember if she'd ever been officially >> connected with Avon and the others as a rebel > > >I don't disagree with you, but there was "Domo the Ninth - five subjects." > 'Soolin' might have been a 'working' name - and she was on her home planet. Jacqui __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

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Re: [B7L] Christmas is coming
by Ellynne G. 29 Aug '01

29 Aug '01

On Tue, 28 Aug 2001 17:09:56 -0400 jacquispeel(a)netscape.net writes: > At least as far as the first of the stationery catalogues and 'book > your Christmas parties now' Since the possible dangers of our heroes stopping off to shop have been mentioned, I'm now imagining them holding down enemy fire while Jenna browses for just the right gift for Blake (she must have had something good to blackmail Avon with to get him there). Avon and Gan keeping up rapid fire while Vila yells, "It's not working! They're getting through!" And Jenna says, "I'm almost done," turning to the store clerk, she asks, "Do you gift wrap?" Ellynne ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

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Re: Christmas is coming
by Natasa Tucev 29 Aug '01

29 Aug '01

Sally asked: <What would shopping be like in the Federation anyway? There must have been shops (that present the commander brings back for Sarkoff on Lindor, for one example) but somehow what we see of Dome life doesn't inspire me with any great confidence that it's much like what we would recognise (personally, I wouldn't mind betting that there's fairly hefty rationing laws in place in the Domes and Inner Worlds - it would just suit the atmosphere and be another way to control people).> Well, there's always black market, of course. When the Dome citizens get tired of standing in lines waiting for merchandise which is officially available for coupons and tickets but in reality is always lacking, they go to illegal places. There's probably black market for everything, from decent quality clothes and food to luxury goods and art and also drugs and weapon and forged permits and passports, but everything costs its weight in gold. The merchandise may be brought from other planets by smugglers such as Jenna or even nicked by thieves such as Vila. Naturally, to buy and sell on the black market is an offence, but I wonder what category it would be. Knowing that Jenna got a life sentence for smuggling, well... you could get exiled to Exbar for shopping. N.

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RE: [B7L] Federation music themes done classical
by Sally Manton 29 Aug '01

29 Aug '01

<In hopes that this is not too off-topic, because I know classical more than rock, here goes;> Thanks for these, Jackie, I liked them :-) Prokoviev's 'Alexander Nevsky' suite has quite several thumpingly Federation-style pieces as well, IMO. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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Subject : [B7L] Christmas is coming
by Sally Manton 29 Aug '01

29 Aug '01

Jacqui wrote: <Assuming in the Federation there is a 'general spend your money and buy gifts for everyone' festival, any ideas? > <grin> I'm one of those for whom Kerr Avon and the Season of Far-Too-Much-Festivity go together like Ebenezer Scrooge and plum pudding ... but seriously, where on or off Earth would they do any shopping? There aren't that many gift boutiques in rock quarries, and while they did drop in on civilisation every so often (if you can call Freedom City civilisation :-)) they usually dropped out again fairly fast (let's face it, getting arrested and/or shot while shopping for socks and undies and chocolate Santas would put a crimp in anyone's festivities). What would shopping be like in the Federation anyway? There must have been shops (that present the commander brings back for Sarkoff on Lindor, for one example) but somehow what we see of Dome life doesn't inspire me with any great confidence that it's much like what we would recognise (personally, I wouldn't mind betting that there's fairly hefty rationing laws in place in the Domes and Inner Worlds - it would just suit the atmosphere and be another way to control people). When gift-giving time came around, Our Heroes probably had to make do with what they already had on the ship (they brought few or no personal possessions with them, after all; the Treasure Room would have been one source, goodness knows what else was on a ship that size) or had picked up on their 'business' appointments on more civilised worlds ... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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Re: [B7L] Recommendations, anyone (was Re: Theme Songs)
by Sally Manton 29 Aug '01

29 Aug '01

Joanne wrote: <My cold has come back (as of last night) and the sound would be lost in the noise of sneezes and the trumpetings of nose-blowing. When this blasted lurgi dies down a bit, I may try it. Until then, I'll need a few visuals.> Mmmmm ... episodes which are better visually than aurally are needed here? Julia's suggestion is seconded, Yawn or Dawn, it is quite pretty (albeit the last time we see the Lobster Top, one thing I *didn't* weep for when the Liberator went bust); The first half of Voice is very very pretty, and the second part is *definitely* better if you don't have to listen to Le Grande, and can squint past Travis in bandages. Bounty's very nice to look at, IMO - follies and antiques and T P McKenna and Coarse Actors in lovely flowing faux-Sheik-of-Arabee robes ... Aftermath. Assassin and the slave auction. Any other suggestions? _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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Re: [B7L] Recommendations, anyone (was Re: Theme Songs)
by J MacQueen 29 Aug '01

29 Aug '01

>From: "Sally Manton" <smanton(a)hotmail.com> >Pretend [Deathwatch is] a radio play and Avon's >wearing his rather nice Volcano duds - would that work, Joanne? No, not at the moment. My cold has come back (as of last night) and the sound would be lost in the noise of sneezes and the trumpetings of nose-blowing. When this blasted lurgi dies down a bit, I may try it. Until then, I'll need a few visuals. >'Nother suggestion to soothe frayed nerves, BTW ... City on the Edge of the >World. Yes? Colin Baker. Valentine Dyall. Yes. Regards Joanne (who will leave these suggestions until she's less likely to fall into a semi-comatose state on the lounge while watching -- most of last night's episode of The Bill went by in a haze) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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Re: [B7L] Re: Theme Songs
by J MacQueen 29 Aug '01

29 Aug '01

>From: "Ellynne G." <rilliara(a)juno.com> >I suppose everyone can see the B7 connection with this one - It reminded me of something I've been hearing on the radio recently. I wonder why this lyric stuck in my mind: "Badtimes will make you fall in love with a penguin, it will give you nightmares about circus midgets;...it is also an interesting shade of mauve." Laika, Badtimes Regards Joanne _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

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