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Hmmm.....I can name several favourites, but even that will leave many out. So, off the top of my head: Novels: Les Miserables, Victor Hugo- Just brilliant in every possible sense. It's something like 1600 pages in the paperback version, and I was still sad to have it end. To Kill a...

I read this addition to the Holmes mythos a few months ago, and enjoyed it quite a bit. I don't want to post any spoilers, so I'll just say that the book has Holmes teaming up with Freud (yeah, that one) in a case. Has anyone else read this? If so, did you enjoy it?

I agree about Study in Scarlet. I'm re-reading the cannon in bits and pieces, and am currently on The Valley of Fear. I don't remember too much about that one, but I am certainly enjoying it.

This is less an issue of race than one of how much deference the police are owed. And that's a whole different discussion.

The scene is Tombstone where Wyatt Earp charges the opposing gunmen shouting, "NO! NO!" is pretty damn good. While the gun battles themselves are probably not what people have in mind, it's hard to beat Unforgiven for great lines. "That's right. I've killed women. And Children. I've killed...

Using dimensional analysis on this problem is akin to nuking a mosquito. It'll get the job done, but there's a simpler solution. Working with decimal places is, IIRC, a fourth or fifth grade requirement. Not only that, but converting from cents (the word itself means hundredth) to dollars and...

EJinVA- That argument can blow up on your face. After all, not every plant and herb is good for us (although within the theist worldview, it may well serve a good purpose that has nothing to do with us). Hemlock and poison ivy come right to mind.

I'm not religious, but I spent sixteen years in religious schools. So, take this for what it's worth. The sin argument hinges on whether one's body belongs to himself or to God. From the Christian point of view, there is no real wiggle room here; God created us for his purposes, and maintains...

I'd be careful of 1792. It's good stuff, but a bit intense, even for a seasoned smoker. You may also want to try some of the milder English blends. I switched a while ago, and haven't gone back.

I've never tried Galouises, but I used to smoke Gitanes every now and then-not bad, but a bit rough. The all time nastiest cigs I've ever smoked were called Ducados. I purchased them in Spain, and was distressed to see that all of the tobacco was jet black. Imagine smoking pure, nasty latakia...

I missed the tantrum. What happened?

Erratum: I'm in Lexington, about 30 minutes from the Cigar Merchant. I stopped by the last get-together there, and met at least one KCPC member, but don't know if I'll be able to make it tonight. I am planning on attending the pipe swap, though.

Where is close to KC, Doug? I'm just a bit North and East of Blue Springs, myself.

TallSmoke-I know that Ron has said that he is not willing to consider donations to keep the place going. I know that several people over there have hinted that they would be willing to buy the forums, but not response from him yet.

I actually joined BOB before SF, but the more frequent posting on SF has led me to spend more time there than here. (The people here are just as wonderful as they are there. SF simply has more people posting regularly). I've mostly lurked here, but I must admit that my first thought on...

I don't, but the style sounds like it should be sold at Lovecraft's Pipes and Cigars.

I feel so inadequate. I have maybe two pounds of various tins and bulks. And my wife already gripes that I have more than I need.

I agree with the endorsements of The Master and Margarita, Brautigan, Bukowski, Hemingway, Vonnegut and Doyle. Choosing a favorite five is all but impossible. Imagine being dropped in the Chicago Art Institute and told, "Pick the best five artworks here." Still, I'll name some of my perennial...

It could also be a clogged fuel filter. If so, that's a cheap, easy fix.

I haven't been to NY since 2001, but I loved the time I spent there. (All told, about three weeks or a month spread over several visits) I've never done the SI ferry, but I do remember coming into the harbor onboard an aircraft carrier for fleet week.* We were on deck, and I was lucky enough...