Word: casuality
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...what’s the problem? It’s about time we stop exterminating innocent unborn children based on the casual whims of morally bankrupt men and women quick to gratify carnal desires yet too selfish, lazy, and cold to take responsibility for their actions...
...Among them, James Roberts has set his sights the highest. His unauthorized, self-published novel is entitled _Eugenesis_, and details a grim chapter in the history of the original Robots in Disguise. The experienced "Transfan" will be in the science-fiction adherent's equivalent of hog heaven. The casual reader, however, may find himself bewildered by the dizzying amount of obscure references and asides that litter the novel. _Eugenesis_ takes place in the year 2012, with the Transformer war driving both sides to the brink of destruction. Corruption from within proves as weakening as enemies without, and the arrival...
...Unfortunately, the novel's greatest flaw stems from its fanfiction beginnings. _Eugenesis_ operates on the assumption that its readers are well-versed in all things Transformers. There is no point of entry, no "our story to date" to familiarize the uninformed reader. The casual fan who picks up the novel out of nostalgia for a dimly remembered past will be disappointed. A spotty recollection of old cartoon shows and a catchy jingle ("Transformers...More than meets the eyes...Transformers..Robots in Disguise!") will avail one little. Readers are simply dropped into the middle of events without preparation or explanation, alienating...
...crowd together for an inspirational viewing last week of Long Shot Kids so things probably don’t look good for group carpal tunnel preventative conditioning or other preparatory measures. This is perhaps because for many, the game of foosball is a relatively benign pastime—a casual, passive outlet to relax on a hectic day. It is not uncommon for a group of people to happen upon a foosball table, play a game or two, and then go on about their business...
Target audience firmly in mind, we were told only to bring an ID and to dress “college casual.” The latter was obviously the first test, as I discovered when I stepped out of the elevator and found myself surrounded by indie rockers in self-conciously trendy outfits...