Topic: THE IMPONDERABLES (Read 24946 times)

bk · « **Reply #240 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:42:12 PM »

I shall now be on my way to do some errands and then sup with Brent Barrett, after which I shall return.

td · « **Reply #241 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:43:58 PM »

Tell Brent that the most popular site on the internet loves him madly.

Jane · « **Reply #242 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:45:24 PM »

Quote from: td on January 26, 2009, 04:27:01 PM

Jane, did you look at this:

http://thekindle.wordpress.com/2008/01/19/free-books-for-the-amazon-kindle/

I'll save this site. So far it only gave me a headache & I didn't find anything. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong. It also demonstrates a difficulty I might find if I get the Kindler, doing the search for books is going to bother my eyes.

S. Woody White · « **Reply #243 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:50:02 PM »

DR Matt missed one, in his daily television listings:

Good Eats: A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels, NEW on FoodTV 8:00

S. Woody White · « **Reply #244 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:56:16 PM »

Quote from: Jane on January 26, 2009, 04:35:39 PM

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 26, 2009, 04:30:37 PM
Quote from: Jane on January 26, 2009, 04:22:35 PM
Stop & Shop and Giant Food supermarkets are offering a free two-week course of antibiotics to anyone with a valid prescription from a doctor. This program, which continues through March 21, covers many of the most commonly prescribed generic antibiotics—including amoxicillin, penicillin and ciprofloxacin in varying doses—at all supermarkets with an in-store pharmacy. Both chains are managed by the same parent company.

Anyone live near these markets?

Jane, I WORK FOR GIANT!

And, yes, we've a great pharmacy in the store. Der B switched his prescriptions from Sam's Club to our pharmacy over a year ago, not just because the store is so much closer to home but also because he likes the staff.

I hope employees are not disqualified from the free offer. If anyone I would think they would want their staff well & working.

Not only are employees included, so are their families.

Last summer, Giant issued employee bonus cards, which basically function like the our regular bonus cards but also include a percentage off the bill at the register.

"Family" in this case includes anyone living under the same roof as an employee. This means der B gets a percentage ticked off from his pharm bills.

His daughter was not pleased to learn that she is not considered family. But then, she's never really treated me like family in return, so...

S. Woody White · « **Reply #245 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:58:28 PM »

I've got dinner to prepare, and televiewing to do.

George · « **Reply #246 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:06:49 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on January 26, 2009, 03:50:23 PM

I've just returned from a blood test. Scoring 0 would be good! I didn't do my homework or study so I hope that helped. Another 9 days before I see my surgeon for the last cancer cell count. Would I worry? YOU BET.

I will probably have a tooth pulled out on Thursday - cheaper than a root canal!

It's a great week.

We are expecting four days in a row of 40 degrees C here. If it happens it will be the hottest week in Melbourne since 1903. (I don't remember that one that well)

~~~More Vibes for DR Tomovoz!!~~~

Laura · « **Reply #247 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:10:32 PM »

Ann, is Toby better? Did you catch up on your rest?

George · « **Reply #248 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:10:38 PM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 26, 2009, 04:26:48 PM

Kindle might be nice for some people, but I like books.

I like the feel of them, their texture, their heft. (Sorry, Jane, but yes, heft.) I like the smell of them, that subtle blend of paper and ink. I like turning pages.

One of the statements I keep running across online is that no one needs cookbooks any more, that you can find any recipe you want on the internet. This is clearly a statement repeated ad nauseum by people who do not like books, or reading for that matter. Cookbooks, and books in general, are more than collections of recipes - they collect knowledge about cultures, places, techniques, ideas.

Books are philosophical. Books encourage the imagination. Books spark the need to linger over one's thoughts.

Books are the enemy of repressive societies - how many oppressive regimes have included burning books as part of how they take power?

Hmmmm.... Kindle. Like kindling. Like a "Let's start burning the books" kind of kindling.

I won't be getting a Kindle any time soon.

(Bows kindly to his audience, and steps down from his soapbox)

And don't forget what's available at your local libraries...for FREE!!

Jane · « **Reply #249 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:13:45 PM »

I have new respect for Giant & Stop & Shop.

Jane · « **Reply #250 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:16:49 PM »

Quote from: George on January 26, 2009, 05:10:38 PM

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 26, 2009, 04:26:48 PM
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And don't forget what's available at your local libraries...for FREE!!

After my visit to the library I was able to remove 2 books from my LONG list.

Neither book is very thick or too heavy.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #251 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:41:16 PM »

So many animals here on HHW.....

DR DAW thanks for the pic of the metal tiger.....GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Jrand73 · « **Reply #252 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:41:37 PM »

I kept seeing the promos for THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, but I am not sure I could take it......

Jrand73 · « **Reply #253 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:42:20 PM »

Heavy snowfall predicted for us tonight and tomorrow....nothing yet. Time will tell. I think it is a DVD night for me.

MR BK - is your book set in the present or the past?

MBarnum · « **Reply #254 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:42:57 PM »

I am a Hare (Water), just like Albert Einstein.

MBarnum · « **Reply #255 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:45:46 PM »

I can see how a Kindle would be very handy for someone who travels a lot and doesn't want to drag several books with them to read.

Jane · « **Reply #256 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:57:52 PM »

I thought about that. Usually I buy paperbacks & leave them along the way. The difficult part is guessing how many I need to take.

Keith was thinking the Kindle would be good at the gym while he is on the cross trainer. He decided to stick with his magazines, at least until they improve the Kindle.

DAW · « **Reply #257 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:00:15 PM »

For me, the Kindle doesn't replace books. I view it more as an adjunct/enhancement to my reading experience. More of a convenience, really. DR Druxy, new releases can be $9.99. On the other hand, I got the complete works of Jane Austen and Shakespeare for $2.99 apiece. And Amazon backs up your purchases so that you can always re-download them if you wish or need to.

DAW · « **Reply #258 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:01:39 PM »

A Kindle can hold about 200 books. You can store much more on a memory card, but they're locked to your Kindle - you can't trade memory cards with others.

Jane · « **Reply #259 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:07:16 PM »

"Octuplets born 'screaming and kicking'"

Six boys and two girls weighing between 1.8 pounds and 3.4 pounds

Doctors estimated the delivery of the babies lasted five minutes. No wonder it says doctors, not doctor. I can’t imagine one doctor working fast enough to deliver so many babies in such a short amount of time.

Laura · « **Reply #260 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:08:18 PM »

A whole litter! Ann would faint.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #261 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:17:14 PM »

Yay! THE CLOSER is back!

Jane · « **Reply #262 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:18:27 PM »

Quote from: Laura on January 26, 2009, 06:08:18 PM

A whole litter! Ann would faint.

Laura · « **Reply #263 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:48:09 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on January 26, 2009, 03:50:23 PM

We are expecting four days in a row of 40 degrees C here. If it happens it will be the hottest week in Melbourne since 1903. (I don't remember that one that well)

What is a usual summertime high there, Tomovoz?

Jane · « **Reply #264 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:50:47 PM »

Tomorrow I have to cancel my appointment to have the oil changed on my car. For the 2nd day in a row Sherlock picked up a tick. We want to give him a bath before putting Frontline on him. We usually don't need to use it in the winter.

Ginny · « **Reply #265 on:** January 26, 2009, 07:00:15 PM »

Winter storm expected to arrive here overnight and last about 36 hours.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #266 on:** January 26, 2009, 07:00:27 PM »

I loved THE CLOSER! It's so great to have it back.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #267 on:** January 26, 2009, 07:03:01 PM »

Good Evening!

There were a lot of firetrucks in midtown earlier tonight. There was one fire in the garment district, a block or two north of Macy's. And it turns out the fire trucks I saw heading toward 54th Street, were heading to a fire where a friend was supposed to do a benefit concert tonight. $:-\$

I hope everyone stayed out of harm's way.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #268 on:** January 26, 2009, 07:05:00 PM »

Quote from: Laura on January 26, 2009, 06:48:09 PM

Quote from: Tomovoz on January 26, 2009, 03:50:23 PM
We are expecting four days in a row of 40 degrees C here. If it happens it will be the hottest week in Melbourne since 1903. (I don't remember that one that well)
What is a usual summertime high there, Tomovoz?

February is usually our hottest month Laura. Most days are in the mid thirties with the occasional day at 40 /41. We usually only have a 37+ temperature for I'd say about 10 days in a normal summer. (ie 100 degrees F). All the other state capitals except Hobart would have more such days. Adelaide and Perth have had a very hot January this year.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #269 on:** January 26, 2009, 07:05:54 PM »

Otherwise, I had a pretty good first day back in New York City after my "exile" to Virginia. Work, friends and food.

*And I heartily recommend the Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt from Red Mango. That's some truly tasty cold, creamy goodness!

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