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Re: THE LONG NIGHTS
« Reply #240 on: November 04, 2008, 06:11:42 PM »
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« Reply #241 on: November 04, 2008, 06:11:59 PM »
Hi, DR jhvw!  I learned this summer that HHW is a great place to spend time when you're confined by illness.  Stick around and let us keep you company and try to cheer you up!
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« Reply #242 on: November 04, 2008, 06:12:39 PM »
DR jhvw-Are you feeling better now than earlier today?
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« Reply #243 on: November 04, 2008, 06:15:34 PM »
Quote from: Jane on November 04, 2008, 05:01:51 PM
DR Vixmom, I think the "sucks" story is very funny.

What 2nd job did you find?  I wish my DS Craig could find a first job.

fortunately there is an attorney I know who needed someone in his office once day a week - so I popped into it
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« Reply #244 on: November 04, 2008, 06:18:13 PM »
Good for you DR Vixmom.  I hope you enjoy the work & the office.
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« Reply #245 on: November 04, 2008, 06:20:49 PM »
Quote from: Jane on November 04, 2008, 05:16:57 PM
DR Jennifer, we used to play musical chairs at dog training class.  I too was on the competitive side. ;D

 to my great shame  and to the great delight of my family and friends a good friend of mine - for the past 30 + years likes to tell the tale of how when he and I were the last 2 people left in musical chairs and teh music stopped and I was on the wrong side of the chair, I was so competitive that  I flipped the chair around so I could sit on it, and he fell on the floor 



what is worse is that were were playing for the same team





and we were co-captains
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« Reply #246 on: November 04, 2008, 06:23:08 PM »
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« Reply #247 on: November 04, 2008, 06:26:43 PM »
It was about 32 years ago when it happened
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« Reply #248 on: November 04, 2008, 06:31:47 PM »
This Van Nuys station is beyond repair - they just lie - that's it.  First they said their plan was to have the driver on whose truck the package was mistakenly put deliver it by six-thirty to the UPS store.  This they were saying at six-ten.  I told the supervisor it was a load of hooey, and she put me on hold, talked to Van Nuys some more, and Van Nuys admitted that it was a load of hooey.  This supervisor said she wasn't going to let Van Nuys off the phone until they made arrangements to deliver to my house.  So, supposedly the driver will be here no later than seven-thirty.  If he's not here, then I'm to call back and they will ream the Van Nuys people several new rectal cavities.  It's now six-thirty, so I get to play the waiting game for an hour.  O joy.  Somehow I have the feeling I'll be calling back at seven-thirty, but I'll be pleasantly surprised if I don't have to.
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« Reply #249 on: November 04, 2008, 06:33:52 PM »
So... And I know I've always questioned this during previous elections...

Can a State split its Electoral Votes between the two parties/candidates?  Or is it Majority takes all?
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« Reply #250 on: November 04, 2008, 06:34:32 PM »
I'm feeling alot better today, especially with the painkillers they gave me. Now I got my computer back up I'm going to make better use of it and this site. Plus you people are really great :)  Now I'm going to go soak myself and get all this sticky stuff off me. Thanks again for all the good vibes :)
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« Reply #251 on: November 04, 2008, 06:39:47 PM »
DR jhvw, may you feel even better tomorrow.
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« Reply #252 on: November 04, 2008, 06:42:38 PM »
I believe the entire electoral votes go with the majority of each state.
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Re: THE LONG NIGHTS
« Reply #253 on: November 04, 2008, 06:43:04 PM »
Vibes for DR JHVW.

DR JOSE - I vote for the glass of wine picture becoming your new avatar.

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« Reply #254 on: November 04, 2008, 06:44:10 PM »
Quote from: JRand58 on November 04, 2008, 06:43:04 PM
Vibes for DR JHVW.

DR JOSE - I vote for the glass of wine picture becoming your new avatar.



OK - That's One (1) vote for the Wine Avatar.

I guess we'll have to wait until the polls close for the final results.

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« Reply #255 on: November 04, 2008, 06:44:26 PM »
That always seems wrong to me even though I understand the reasoning.
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Re: THE LONG NIGHTS
« Reply #256 on: November 04, 2008, 06:46:35 PM »
Quote from: Jane on November 04, 2008, 06:44:26 PM
That always seems wrong to me even though I understand the reasoning.

If you won electoral votes based on the percentage of votes you received, we might as well dump the electoral college (ahem! And why DON'Twe?) and go with majority.
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« Reply #257 on: November 04, 2008, 06:49:17 PM »
And the still the returns come in. 

BUT I have not been watching them.  No, I have been watching a Bollywood extravaganza entitled DISCO DANCER.

You might think it is about a disco dancer.....but it is mostly about a young man whose mother is accused of stealing a guitar - she goes to prison....the town treats them as pariahs.  The man who made the false accusation has a son and a daughter.  His son Sam is the premiere Disco Dancer of India.

Well when the young man grows up to become the famous Jimmy - his disco dancing steals Sammy's thunder.  Jimmy also falls in love with Sammy's sister.

Jimmy is also a master of the martial arts.  The villain tries to kill Jimmy first by having him beaten up....then by putting 5000 volts of electricity through his guitar (Jimmy's mother discovers the plot and grabs the guitar in time....and dies).  Jimmy gets guitar-phobia.  He is beaten again and his legs broken on the eve of the International Disco Contest....

His girlfriend and his uncle help him overcome his guitar phobia and broken legs....and even with stiff competition from the Disco King and Queen of Africa and the Disco King and Queen of Paris, Jimmy prevails.....but then his uncle takes a bullet for him....and Jimmy goes off the deep end.

The villain is killed after Jimmy drives his BIG American station wagon into the lobby of the hotel where a celebration is going on.....the villain is carrying a welding torch and it gets stuck in an electrical box, and so he is electrocuted....just like Jimmy's mother was....

Anyway....then Jimmy sings the title song....for the third time....and the movie ends.

I highly recommend this movie.  ****!
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Re: THE LONG NIGHTS
« Reply #258 on: November 04, 2008, 06:51:10 PM »
Quote from: Jane on November 04, 2008, 06:42:38 PM
I believe the entire electoral votes go with the majority of each state.

This is correct, the candidates each have representatives totaling the number of electoral votes - whichever candidate wins - it is THOSE candidates that are sent to the college.
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Re: THE LONG NIGHTS
« Reply #259 on: November 04, 2008, 06:51:40 PM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 04, 2008, 06:44:10 PM
Quote from: JRand58 on November 04, 2008, 06:43:04 PM
Vibes for DR JHVW.

DR JOSE - I vote for the glass of wine picture becoming your new avatar.



OK - That's One (1) vote for the Wine Avatar.

I guess we'll have to wait until the polls close for the final results.

;)

It should be called on CNN any minute.
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« Reply #260 on: November 04, 2008, 06:52:23 PM »
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 04, 2008, 03:50:59 PM
Quote from: Tomovoz on November 04, 2008, 01:38:08 PM
I just wrote a long paragraph about Facebook.  When I read it it just seemed "rude" so it has been deleted.

I just can't be bothered with most of the links etc there.  I have enough trouble keeping up with emails and HHW.  I do check facebook from time to time but am more likely to respond by email.

That said, I have taken the advantage of "chatting" with some people I don't find here these days.

I do appreciate the contacts but I don't know how people find the time.  I'm retired and I don't!

DR Tomovoz - I know what you're talking about.  Thankfully, Facebook has "Ignore" and "Block Application" buttons which make things a bit easier to deal with.

*And, again, be careful of the Apps you add.  You never really know just how much information those Apps pull from your profile - and from your friends' profiles.

*And it also helps to change your E-mail notifications too if you haven't done so already.

I guess I was making an attempt to apologise for the "ignore" buttons I've used so often. I don't add anything else!

Thanks DR/DF Jose.  I'd vote for the Freddo Frogs!
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Re: THE LONG NIGHTS
« Reply #261 on: November 04, 2008, 06:53:58 PM »
Quote from: JRand58 on November 04, 2008, 06:51:10 PM
Quote from: Jane on November 04, 2008, 06:42:38 PM
I believe the entire electoral votes go with the majority of each state.

This is correct, the candidates each have representatives totaling the number of electoral votes - whichever candidate wins - it is THOSE candidates that are sent to the college.


OOOHH!!!!!!!!!  I get it now!

Thank You, DR JRand!

*And I even took AP(!) Government and Social Studies in high school!
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Re: THE LONG NIGHTS
« Reply #262 on: November 04, 2008, 06:54:28 PM »
Wow!  The song that made Jimmy a star is on YOUTUBE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X8PtpoPef0
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« Reply #263 on: November 04, 2008, 06:55:04 PM »
I want a headband like Jimmy's!
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« Reply #264 on: November 04, 2008, 06:55:59 PM »
Quote from: Tomovoz on November 04, 2008, 06:52:23 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 04, 2008, 03:50:59 PM
Quote from: Tomovoz on November 04, 2008, 01:38:08 PM
I just wrote a long paragraph about Facebook.  When I read it it just seemed "rude" so it has been deleted.

I just can't be bothered with most of the links etc there.  I have enough trouble keeping up with emails and HHW.  I do check facebook from time to time but am more likely to respond by email.

That said, I have taken the advantage of "chatting" with some people I don't find here these days.

I do appreciate the contacts but I don't know how people find the time.  I'm retired and I don't!

DR Tomovoz - I know what you're talking about.  Thankfully, Facebook has "Ignore" and "Block Application" buttons which make things a bit easier to deal with.

*And, again, be careful of the Apps you add.  You never really know just how much information those Apps pull from your profile - and from your friends' profiles.

*And it also helps to change your E-mail notifications too if you haven't done so already.

I guess I was making an attempt to apologise for the "ignore" buttons I've used so often. I don't add anything else!

Thanks DR/DF Jose.  I'd vote for the Freddo Frogs!

*And your "FB Friends" do not know if you've chosen to hit "Ignore" or "Block" - if that makes you feel "better".  ;)
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Re: THE LONG NIGHTS
« Reply #265 on: November 04, 2008, 06:57:26 PM »
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 04, 2008, 06:46:35 PM
Quote from: Jane on November 04, 2008, 06:44:26 PM
That always seems wrong to me even though I understand the reasoning.

If you won electoral votes based on the percentage of votes you received, we might as well dump the electoral college (ahem! And why DON'Twe?) and go with majority.

Exactly! :D
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« Reply #266 on: November 04, 2008, 06:58:04 PM »
Quote from: JRand58 on November 04, 2008, 06:54:28 PM
Wow!  The song that made Jimmy a star is on YOUTUBE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X8PtpoPef0

The screaming woman.

The whistle-blowing boy.

The little girl dancing.

O!  M!  G!!

-I am so gonna post that on my Facebook page and Twitter feed!

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« Reply #267 on: November 04, 2008, 06:59:32 PM »
It's a must DR JOSE.....and if you learn those steps....there are only four of them....you will be a star at SPLASH......
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« Reply #268 on: November 04, 2008, 07:01:09 PM »
This is my favorite song from the movie....if you have patience.....Jimmy won't dance at the International Competition, so his girlfriend Geata tries to encourage him....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLPbrSjiJI8

Please be warned that watching this clip may turn you gay.  ;D
« Last Edit: November 04, 2008, 07:03:04 PM by JRand58 »
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« Reply #269 on: November 04, 2008, 07:01:34 PM »
Quote from: JRand58 on November 04, 2008, 06:59:32 PM
It's a must DR JOSE.....and if you learn those steps....there are only four of them....you will be a star at SPLASH......

I'd be something at Splash.  Something indeed!
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