I think that this demonstrates an ability to sacrifice material culture, which in turn shows that these people lived with some abundance that we may not have known about.

I might be confused. Aren't the Inuit in Canada and Greenland? I'm pretty sure that Alaska's aboriginal groups are separate.

You mean the spot that they just asked you to pet 2 seconds ago?

''To be born again,' sang Gibreel Farishta tumbling from the heavens, 'first you have to die.

My favorite of his books!

Just on my way to put that in!

Maybe this short story will fill that gap.

It depends on the medium and popularity.

I really liked that story too!

I heard a great party joke, but don't worry, I won't share it. Excuse me while I go stand with my empty drink. Now for some awkward smalltalk.

Giraffic. It's a graphic interface with a very long neck.

In a few years, we may be able to identify DNA sequences that prospectively help our children survive, and gain the technology that allows these sequences to be placed into our germ lines to generate mutant children that are fitter by design. If this happens, then our species will start to escape Darwinian…

Is it because of Nestle's history with evilly having fake nurses peddle baby formula in third world countries, while claiming that it's better than breast milk?

If you have a good interest rate, this is a good plan. Some student loans are reasonable to take your time on.

I guess I feel like the second book was more satisfying at the end than the first, which felt like too much set up. I do agree about too much tea!

This might be weird...

Pretty excited about a new Ancillary story. I need something to hold me over until Ancillary Mercy comes out!

Just finished the second one. They create a very expansive universe in a short time. The main character is essentially the AI mind of a ship which usually has thousands of bodies, trapped in a single body.

What's odd about this is that the first two lines are from two actual (not terribly funny) jokes, followed by a non-sequiter punchline. But the drink is called "Brian" if anyone is wondering.

Monkeys where I'm from.