tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post4466664053500951017..comments2023-04-09T08:05:02.314-07:00Comments on Book Closet: Orange Prize for Fiction ShortlistHappy Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05170475118277864013noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-88764954748977685742007-11-27T04:11:00.000-08:002007-11-27T04:11:00.000-08:00Orange home broadband have three packages to choo...<A HREF="http://www.broadband.co.uk/provider.jsp?i=49&d=124" REL="nofollow">Orange home broadband</A> have three packages to choose from. All have 18 month contracts and require a BT or similar home line. <BR/> <STRONG>Home Starter</STRONG> costs £12 a month or £5 a month with an 18 or 24 month mobile plan <BR/> - Up to 2Mb* <BR/> - Standard wireless modem <BR/> - 6GB a month usage allowance <BR/> - Wireless connection <BR/> - Evening and weekend UK landline calls included <BR/> - Security, e mail and webspace <BR/> <STRONG>Home Select</STRONG> costs £20 a month or £10 a month with an 18 or 24 month mobile plan <BR/> - Up to 8Mb* <BR/> - Livebox wireless modem <BR/> - Unlimited usage allowance (fair usage policy applies) <BR/> - Wireless connection<BR/> - Second line for internet calling <BR/> - Security, e mail and webspace <BR/> <STRONG>Home Max</STRONG> costs £24 a month or £15 a month with an 18 or 24 month mobile plan <BR/> - Up to 8Mb*<BR/> - Livebox wireless modem <BR/> - Unlimited usage allowance (fair usage policy applies) <BR/> - Wireless connection <BR/> - Telephone line rental included <BR/> - Evening and weekend UK landline calls included <BR/> - Second line for internet calling<BR/> - Security, e mail and webspace<BR/> * Speeds in excess of 2 meg are only available in certain areas. Top speeds vary significantly, particularly according to how far away you live from the exchange. If your line won’t support <A HREF="http://www.broadband.co.uk/provider.jsp?i=49&d=124" REL="nofollow">Orange’s fastest broadband</A> speed they’ll give you the best available. The speed you actually get can also vary depending on the quality of your line, the wiring in your house, the time of day and even the weather.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905651835412985775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-21832410679652173522007-05-01T14:38:00.000-07:002007-05-01T14:38:00.000-07:00@radha - I just put a library copy of 'Last King o...@radha - I just put a library copy of 'Last King of Scotland' on hold for me. I can't wait to watch it. Thanks for letting me know about this movie. <BR/>@lotus - I too was wondering about the Xiaolu Guo book. I wasn't able to obtain a copy from the local library. I'm going to try Borders or Barnes&Noble next.Happy Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170475118277864013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-72940437406561090162007-05-01T06:29:00.000-07:002007-05-01T06:29:00.000-07:00p.s. I am with Radha, I have seen "The Last King o...p.s. I am with Radha, I have seen "The Last King of Scotland" and it's a great movie..makes you want to delve into that period of history to find out what really drove Idi Amin and what become of all those Asians he drove out of Uganda.Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-39382523626653108682007-05-01T06:27:00.000-07:002007-05-01T06:27:00.000-07:00I love the Orange Broadband Prize because they alw...I love the Orange Broadband Prize because they always seem to list books I have read and loved..this list is no exception. I would highly recommened "Half of a Yellow Sun" and "The Inheritance of Loss". I am curious about the Xiaolu Guo book....have you heard much about it Chitts?Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-7755213338391837312007-04-30T22:39:00.000-07:002007-04-30T22:39:00.000-07:00I quite liked the movie..its a terrific character ...I quite liked the movie..its a terrific character sketch of idi amin...how a dictator would have been as a husband or a friend or a boss...quite fascinating really.<BR/>Look fwd to ur next review! :)Radhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019567538933256974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-47232570550340270092007-04-30T18:26:00.000-07:002007-04-30T18:26:00.000-07:00@radha - How was 'The Last King of Scotland'? I ha...@radha - How was 'The Last King of Scotland'? I haven't seen it yet. I'm loving the Madhur Jaffrey book so far and I'll post my review soon. Thanks for stopping by :)Happy Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170475118277864013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-62548894027416570252007-04-29T22:04:00.000-07:002007-04-29T22:04:00.000-07:00Hey, hows the Madhur Jaffrey book coming along?Hey, hows the Madhur Jaffrey book coming along?Radhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019567538933256974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4411424946278611010.post-75830890923317653872007-04-22T22:08:00.000-07:002007-04-22T22:08:00.000-07:00I've picked up 'Half of a Yellow Sun'; but we are ...I've picked up 'Half of a Yellow Sun'; but we are in the middle of moving houses; so haven't started it yet. <BR/>Besides, I just watched 'The Last King of Scotland' and read a book of short stories from Africa...so I've had a bit too much of Africa lately :)<BR/>If you read it before me, pls do post a review.Radhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019567538933256974noreply@blogger.com