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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were in 1:33 but felt like they were in 2:35, and now it is time for you to post until the widescreen cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: COSHER!
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Good morning, DRs.
That is all.
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Thursday morning greetings! Had to get up early for meds and now I'm guzzling coffee, making up for yesterday.
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Good morning, all! I'm back to Toyland this morning, possibly the NYPL, and then at some point a meeting with Aaron Gandy about this chart for Daniel Rodriguez.
DR Matt H, I hope you're suffering though the COMPANY DVD to review it; otherwise, John Doyle's not worth the effort.
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TOD:
THE MIRACLE OF MORGAN'S CREEK
DUCK SOUP
THE WOMEN
THE GENERAL
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Good morning all.
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From what I've seen I think the remake of The Women will be embarrasing, dreadful and unwatchable, but that's just me.
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Since Ginny will be out for 6 weeks she may become an early, early morning denizen.
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Still much work to do so I'll take my leave.
The weather is much better here in New York. I hope it comes to pass for the rest of the bad weather-affected areas.
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Since Ginny will be out for 6 weeks she may become an early, early morning denizen.
LOL, DR Ben! As long as I'm on this medication that I have to take regularly every 6 hours, I'll be up 'til midnight and before 6am. Fortunately, that regimen only lasts about 5 days - makes for a short night's sleep!
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Ginny, I hope you have a pain-free day.
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Thanks, DR TCB! I hope the same for you.
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Thanks.
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And good morning, Mr. Ricecakes!
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Top o' the morning to you, DRs TCB and Ginny! :)
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This is me in the morning before I put on my face:
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Good morning DRGINNY....yesterday is behind you!
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DRJOSE.....I don't know how I missed the answer....LOL....I guess I scrolled too quickly......
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Some Thursday errands to run, and it looks like rain, although we are not suffering quite as much as the people in DR CILLA LIZ Land.
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TOD:
DR ELMORE mentioned two of mine already:
Duck Soup
Miracle of Morgan's Creek - or Morgan's Crick as William Demarest's character calls it.
I will also add:
Desire with Gary Cooper and Marlene Dietrich
The Palm Beach Story with Claudette Colbert and Joel McCrea
Wow - I just realized ALL of my choices are from Paramount and two were directed by Preston Sturges.
ALSO:
The Major and the Minor
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And the word of the day is: COSHER!
And The Song Of The Day Is : BE OUR GUEST
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it looks like rain
Tut, tut! :-\
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Job finding vibes for DR KERRY.
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I think a cosher is what Liza Minnelli puts under her drinksh.
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Off to the bank and other stops.....
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Off to the bank and other stops.....
A various and sundried agenda if I ever heard one! :)
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Move along, folks...
Nothing to see here!
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Well, unless by nothing, I mean...
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Hi, Cilla! How are things where you are? Well, I had my interview yesterday and it went pretty good. Now is the waiting game. I noticed BK mentioned Leif Ericson in his column this morning. I use to work with his daughter where I currently am; however, she is no longer there. She was a doll...gorgeous and so sweet.
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DR Cillaliz - when you disappeared last night, I was afraid you'd had to take cover. Relieved to read that you'd gone on an errand of mercy. Vibes to all in your community!
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DR JulieC40 - Continued job-seeking vibes!
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It was indeed a noble thing that DR Cillaliz did last night! :)
I wish I could donate blood, too. But alas, the Red Cross will not accept mine. :(
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Yeah, DR JRand, better count me out for the tap number. However, if you decide to do The Producers, I'm becoming quite proficient with the prop that's featured in "Along Came Bialy."
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DR Ginny, Thank you so much! :) Would be nice not to have to claim unemployment if I don't have to. We'll see. How are you doing?
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DR Singdaw, Why won't they accept your blood? Too sour? :)
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It was indeed a noble thing that DR Cillaliz did last night! :)
I wish I could donate blood, too. But alas, the Red Cross will not accept mine. :(
Nor mine.
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DR JulieC40 - It's all about pain management, you know!
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DR JulieC40 - the Red Cross does not accept blood from "avowed" homosexuals. :-\
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Keeping you in my thoughts, DR Ginny, for later today when the nerve block starts to wear off.
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DR Singdaw, That's ridiculous.
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Well, all, gotta run! Off to work, just wanted to check in! Have a great day, everyone! :)
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Pain-management vibes to Ginny
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Making-up-for-lost-caffeine vibes to Ginny as well
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That's ridiculous.
Well. I do understand the concern about AIDS and the blood supply. That being said, gay people can be just as monogamous or as promiscuous as straight people. So my feeling is that the Red Cross should apply one standard across the board and welcome anyone who wants to help out.
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Favorite comedy films (made prior to 1950)?
CITY LIGHTS
TWENTIETH CENTURY
TO BE OR NOT TO BE
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
THE LADY EVE
SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS
HAIL THE CONQUERING HERO
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Thanks to DRs Singdaw and FJL! The nerve block is mostly gone, so I'm now aware of my toes, but the pain is not unbearable.
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CITY LIGHTS
Hear, hear! :)
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That is the title of my next novella-
So I'm Now Aware Of My Toes
:)
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And the word of the day is: COSHER!
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You know you're a theatre queen when...
you hear the words "City Lights" and you think of Liza Minnelli in THE ACT. :)
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That is the title of my next novella-
So I'm Now Aware Of My Toes
:)
;D
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Good morning!
A bit cooler and only supposed to be in the upper 80s today, so that's a bit of relief. And we may get more thundershowers this afternoon, too. The nice one yesterday was helpful and another day would also be good for all.
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Well. I do understand the concern about AIDS and the blood supply. That being said, gay people can be just as monogamous or as promiscuous as straight people. So my feeling is that the Red Cross should apply one standard across the board and welcome anyone who wants to help out.
I could not agree with you more. I continue to be horrified and mystified and greatly hurt by their treatment of gay people. It's ludicrous and totally unfair.
I'm happy and proud for people who can help, but I certainly feel like a second-class citizen whenever the subject of the Red Cross comes up.
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TOD:
ADAM'S RIB
THE PHILDAELPHIA STORY
HOLIDAY
BRINGING UP BABY
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT
DUCK SOUP
HORSE FEATHERS
THE GENERAL
and for my favorite two (both Chaplin)
CITY LIGHTS
and
THE CIRCUS
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Tonight on TV:
MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST (season premiere at 9 on Bravo)
THE A-LIST AWARDS (hosted by Kathy Griffin)
FEAR ITSELF
MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD
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I will be returning to the reviewing chores today with an animated version of TRANSFORMERS. It's listed as 66 minutes, so I should be able to watch it completely this afternoon.
Early in today's UPS post came the review copy of DRILLBIT TAYLOR which I'll be working on tomorrow. There are A LOT of bonus features on this set.
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DR Elmore, re COMPANY:
Having done a "standard" version of COMPANY back in the early 1990s (I was Harry and spent weeks learning to be thrown so I wouldn't get hurt), I didn't care for the staging or Doyle's patented approach to this material. That said, the score is pretty well served by the cast, and in DTS-HD MA sound last night, I found myself replaying some songs that sounded really wonderful.
I have every other Sondheim show that's been issued on commercial DVD (or Blu-ray) with the exception of the LuPone/Hearn SWEENEY TODD which I just could not stand. So, this had to be added to the archives.
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Vibes to all of Iowa...gosh, what a mess that state is in!
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Good morning. I am ready for an afternoon nap.
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TOD:
BLONDIE
BLONDIE GOES LATIN
BLONDIE ON A BUDGET
BLONDIE TAKES A VACATION
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
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Heading down now to get cleaned up for my lunch out with friends.
WBBL.
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TOD:
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN
I cannot believe that DR MBarnum and I have a favorite comedy in common, although we both love Edna Mae Oliver's Hildegarde Withers' cmdy-mysteries. I also forgot ARSENIC AND OLD LACE as well.
I also would add Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard's THE CAT AND THE CANARY and GHOST BREAKERS and Abbott and Costello's HOLD THAT GHOST.
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Big Business with Laurel & Hardy
The pie fight one with L/H - I thought it was Fight of the Century, but that title doesn't seem to be right.
Oh, I guess those are short subjects anyway.
Charlie Chase - Limousine Love
Little Rascals-Our Gang - Beginner's Luck, poor Spanky's Mom!
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DR EDISAURUS had some lovely Shakespeare titles the other day. My favorite was:
Julius, Seize Her!
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If I had a recording of the Kristin Chenoweth's "The Apple Tree", life would be tosier and cosher.
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I got up at nine and promptly fell asleep. Now I'm up, and I totally forgot I have a work session for the musical I'm mentoring to begin finding five to ten pages to cut.
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to begin finding five to ten pages to cut.
Can't you just flip a coin? :P
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If I had a recording of the Kristin Chenoweth's "The Apple Tree"
It wouldn't surprise me if DR td had one.
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TOD:
You Can't Take it With You
The More the Merrier
Holiday
Bringin Up Baby
Topper
Topper Returns
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TOD:
BLONDIE
BLONDIE GOES LATIN
BLONDIE ON A BUDGET
BLONDIE TAKES A VACATION
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
Think of the missed opportunities:
BLONDIE MEETS FRANKENSTEIN
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET BLONDIE
der Brucer
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On tv tonight:
MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.
Did not get a chance to watch last night's show yet. But hopefully it was good!
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Not to mention BLONDIE'S BEACH BLANKET BABYLON! :D
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And there are naked people in the current of Time Out New York.
:o
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I did not know that LIFE ON THE D LIST was starting tonight in the US. I really liked it last season. I will look for it on the comedy channel (where it is broadcast here).
Btw, DR MattH, re: the MOLE. I'm not sure if you saw my post on tuesday. But i don't get how we could identify the mole at this point. If the mole is really doing their job, then they are not being obvious at all.
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And the word of the day is: COSHER!
At last I understand what that little © symbol is on everything!
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At last I understand what that little © symbol is on everything!
(The above an extremely obscure joke for the observant Jews lurking out there in the dark).
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I made a turkey last night. My mom's coworker did not want it. So she brought it to work and my mom asked me to cook it.
It was interesting. One of those cook from frozen with stuffing inside.
The only weird part was that the legs were glued together to keep the stuffing in. So the legs did not cook as well as the rest.
But it was so good!
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there are naked people in the current of Time Out New York.
In the "Dining Out" section? ;)
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the observant Jews lurking out there in the dark.
Ms. Swanson's most ardent fans!
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Can't you just flip a coin? :P
For some of it, absolutely.
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As for Bravo's (USA) line-up tonight...
There's some sort of "red carpet" program for their "A-List Awards" from 8:30-9:00 leading up to the season premiere of "My Life On the D-List"... Which will then be followed by the "A-List Awards".
-Oh! And "Swingtown" on CBS too. ;)
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Good morning, good day! How are you this beautiful day?
Perhaps Bruce's notes could be in VistaVision.
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Perhaps Bruce's notes could be in VistaVision.
They could be! He did DUO-VISION just a few days ago! :)
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It was indeed a noble thing that DR Cillaliz did last night! :)
I wish I could donate blood, too. But alas, the Red Cross will not accept mine. :(
Nor mine.
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TOD (off the top of my head):
The Women
His Girl Friday
Holiday
Philadelphia Story
The Lady Eve
Ball of Fire
My Favorite Wife
all of the Fred and Ginger movies (despite being musicals) had great comedy support
Topper
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I have developed a new appreciation for my rolling, swiveling desk chair.
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I have developed a new appreciation for my rolling, swiveling desk chair.
We shall have to start calling you Miss Marmelstein! :D
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The only weird part was that the legs were glued together ...
Turkey birth control!
der Brucer
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We shall have to start calling you Miss Marmelstein! :D
Or Miss Byrd.
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We shall have to start calling you Miss Marmelstein! :D
;D
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Or Miss Byrd.
I don't get this reference - can you elaborate, DR Jose?
My elementary school librarian was Mrs. Bird.
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I don't get this reference - can you elaborate, DR Jose?
My elementary school librarian was Mrs. Bird.
Ah... It's from Maltby & Shire's Closer Than Ever. Miss Byrd is a real estate secretary who sometimes shows more than just the properties she's selling. At least in her secret fantasy life. ;)
In the original staging, the song was performed in a rolling desk chair.
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Thanks, Jose!
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Miss Byrd is a real estate secretary who sometimes shows more than just the properties she's selling.
And here I thought you were casting aspersions on DR Ginny's reputation! ;)
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STORY HERE (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,365943,00.html)
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AP
June 11, 2008: Cattle herded onto a porch and left to avoid drowning by the rising water from the Cedar River.
der Brucer
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Just because! :)
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New avatar! Last night, I went to a Seattle Storm women's basketball game with my niece, my sister and her boyfriend. My niece has two season tickets and my co-worker Carole gave me two tickets that she couldn't use...and they were for a suite! We had food and cheesecake and a great view of the game!! There were seven other people (we had no idea who they are) in the suite. Our hostess Carla took these pictures. My card reader with the pictures that Hilary (my niece) and I took doesn't work. :P Anyway, here I am with Hilary, and it's the original source of my new avatar:
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And most importantly ;):
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That was the short version of my evening, last night. :)
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Very nice, DR George! Love it! :)
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The avatar, I mean.
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Well - and the cheesecake, too. ;)
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There is a big hue and cry over at ATC because apparently Mr. Sondheim's Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday is going to be presented in the Pre-Show, off the broadcast. :-\
Remember that horrendous tribute to Hal Prince a few years ago with the celebrity-lookalike costume show? :P
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Anyway, here I am with Hilary, and it's the original source of my new avatar:
She's cuter :)
der Brucer
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There is a big hue and cry over at ATC because apparently Mr. Sondheim's Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday is going to be presented in the Pre-Show, off the broadcast. :-\
Well, it's not like he's really significant, like Lord ALW.
der Brucer
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;)
Well, I have some sort of bad news, and some pretty good news...
The sort of bad news: I have to be up early on Sunday morning. -Remember, anything before 10:30am is early for me.
The pretty good news: I have to get up early because I'll be going to the dress rehearsal for The Tonys! :)
HOO and RAY!
*And since they run through all the production numbers, I'll be able to see exactly what doesn't make the broadcast - at least in regards to the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Sondheim. However... From what I recall, due to logistics - and union arrangements - there are usually no musical numbers during the pre-Broadcast portion of the show, so... ???
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-And also remember that the pre-show will also be webcast on TonyAwards.com.
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That's really great news, DR JoseSPiano! :) :)
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In keeping with today's TOD, I'm about to watch The Women on TCM.
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She's cuter :)
der Brucer
Duh.
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- at least in regards to the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Sondheim. However... From what I recall, due to logistics - and union arrangements - there are usually no musical numbers during the pre-Broadcast portion of the show, so... ???
Lots of scenes from Getting Away With Murder?
der Brucer
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Very nice, DR George! Love it! :)
Thanks!
The avatar, I mean.
Umm...okay. ;)
Well - and the cheesecake, too. ;)
It was very good. :D
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Well, time for me to venture out for a bit.
Laters...
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-Oh! And "Swingtown" on CBS too. ;)
DR SwingTown has his own TV spot!
I'm not surprised.
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I could not agree with you more. I continue to be horrified and mystified and greatly hurt by their treatment of gay people. It's ludicrous and totally unfair.
I'm happy and proud for people who can help, but I certainly feel like a second-class citizen whenever the subject of the Red Cross comes up.
I don't think the blanket prohibition is right either. There were some people in that line that I'm not sure I'd want their blood and I"m sure they passed the screening. The only ones I saw being turned away were because of blood pressure issues
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Tony Awards. once again I shall rely on the kindness of the Strange.
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Vibes to all of Iowa...gosh, what a mess that state is in!
Thanks for the vibes MBarnum. We'll get through it. I guess that's easy for me to say because Sioux City is fine right now.
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I think the Red Cross Blood Banks here have the same issues.
(I'm not even good at having blood taken for a blood test so I have not ventured further)
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Why am I on line at 5.00am?
My brother is not the only one with dementia.
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Magnus has signs of confusion and anxiety issues!
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But then I could be confused about that - and all reality.
We watched the final episode of the UK's excellent "Life on Mars" last night. I'm looking forward to the "sequel" (already aired in the UK) - "Ashes To Ashes".
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I need to get back to work, I've been looking at the damage on the web. Man, another Kansas town wiped out.
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So my feeling is that the Red Cross should apply one standard across the board and welcome anyone who wants to help out.
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Oops, I goofed. Anyhow, DR Singdaw, I feel the exact same way. Why should it matter, everyone has the same risks.
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TOTD
"Arsenic and Old Lace"
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the Strange.
You rang? ;)
You're already on my "to-do" list, DR Tomovoz! :D
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Magnus has signs of confusion and anxiety issues!
Are you sure you aren't projecting? 8)
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Quite possibly so DR DingBat. The anxiety issue is certainly a distinct possibility!
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DR Matthew - has your appreciation of the works of Ahrens and Flaherty led you to the IMHO wonderful "A Man Of No Importance".
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Thanks, DR JulieC40! :)
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DR Matthew - has your appreciation of the works of Ahrens and Flaherty led you to the IMHO wonderful "A Man Of No Importance".
DR Tom - YES it has. Such a fabulous score. As like a lot of their work, it's diverse and full of fantastic styles. Like in Ragtime, Stephen certainly has captured the "sound" of the era and the location.
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"The Streets of Dublin." Mmmmmm! :)
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So today was the first day of attempting using the CalTrain and the bike for transportation purposes. Getting the bike on the train proved interesting as I didn't know the logistics of how it was done, but being a great follower, I learned quickly. The downside was that the first train that came (the one I wanted) didn't have any more bike room. So, I'll have to plan for that the rest of the summer. I love my bike, I hope this all works out.
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I love my bike
Almost an I Love My Wife reference.
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In this issue of "The Onion", here is an article (http://www.theonion.com/content/news/controversial_court_ruling_upholds) some of our fellow Kimlets will no doubt stand up and cheer for!
For those disinclined to click on the link, here is the first paragraph:
The Connecticut Supreme Court on Monday upheld the right of individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, to engage in any number of "grandiose behaviors," including, but not limited to, sashaying across the room "like a hussy, yelling 'Oh my God!' at the top of their lungs while hopping up and down, and generally acting like Miss Thing."
Sound like anyone "we" know?
:D
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Tom, go back to Bed. Of course, since it's 5am and close to waking time, you might stay up anyway and have some oatmeal. Remember to wash your bowl ;)
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Hi, Ben!
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In the FWIW department:
Murphy showed up at Mass one Sunday, and Father Flynn almost
fainted when he saw him. Murphy had never been seen in church
in recent memory.
After Mass, the priest caught up with Murphy and said, "Murphy,
I'm so glad to see you at Mass. What made you decide to come?"
Murphy said, "I've got to be honest with you Father. A while back,
I misplaced me hat and I really, really loved that hat. I know that
McGlynn has a hat just like me own hat. And I know that McGlynn
comes to church every Sunday and takes his hat off during Mass
and leaves it in the back of the church. So, I was going to leave
after Communion and steal McGlynn's hat."
The priest said, "Well, Murphy, I notice that you didn't steal McGlynn's
hat. What changed your mind?"
Murphy said, "Well, after I heard your sermon on The Ten Commandments,
I decided that I didn't need to steal McGlynn's hat."
The priest gave Murphy a big smile and said; "After I talked about
'Thou Shalt Not Steal,' you decided you would rather do without your
hat than burn in Hell, right ?"
Murphy shook his head and said, "No, Father, after you talked about
'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery,' I remembered where I left me hat.
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Oatmeal and I are not close friends DR Ben.
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Tonight on TV:
MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST (season premiere at 9 on Bravo)
THE A-LIST AWARDS (hosted by Kathy Griffin)
I have "The D-List" set to record, but I didn't know about "The A-List Awards." I'll have to watch that, too! :D
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Can't believe I left out HIS GIRL FRIDAY. One of the greats.
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I had shrimp bisque for lunch today followed by grilled salmon (cooked to perfection!) and steamed veggies.
The veggies were not-so-much steamed today as I'd prefer. And there were a lot of broccoli florets that were very crunchy (and raw-ish).
And now, the florets are repeating on me.
Argghhh and Oof.... :-\
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Can't believe I left out HIS GIRL FRIDAY. One of the greats.
I feel the same about BALL OF FIRE.
But, then, I hope everyone knows my titles weren't all-inclusive.
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I spent the first hour and ten minutes this afternoon with TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT. It's three episodes of the TV series combined into a "feature film." As TV animation goes, it's OK - loud, bright, filled with action. These are not quiet cartoons.
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The packaging boasts of the DVD also have two TRANSFORMER shorts. That is certainly true. The first one lasts two minutes and the second lasts less than one minute.
When they said shorts, they MEANT it! ;D
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Is anyone here triskadeikaphobic?
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Since I had a little less than an hour left, I put in the NCIS episode that CBS showed on Tuesday night from the season 4 box set. It was an enjoyable episode about the death of a Marine in a motel room. I remembered the murderer's identity once I got into the show, but I watched it anyway for the interplay between the agents. Really enjoy their camaraderie.
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Page Six Toto Dance!!!
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Then I skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No Luke or Noah and no sign of them in the previews either. Just as well as that story REALLY needs a rest and an injection of fresh blood. How about a new love interest for Luke that will make Noah come to his senses and realize what he's given up?
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Is anyone here triskadeikaphobic?
Only on occasion - like tomorrow!
der Brucer
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HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Headress-from-Santa-Fe-Opera-Rams-Horns_W0QQitemZ160225961662QQihZ006QQcategoryZ108735QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting) is an absolutely WONDERFUl item for someone here at HainesHisWay.
It just screams BUY ME, but I don't quite know who it's screaming at.
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DR JOSE is going to the Tony Dress Rehearsal.....what is the proper attire?
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DR JOSE is going to the Tony Dress Rehearsal.....what is the proper attire?
I think he should buy and wear the item I linked to in my previous post.
He'd be very distinctive, very noticeable, and he'd be making a serious fashion statement.
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The cows are on the porch.
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I'm going to drop off-line for a little while I write but will be back to sign off in a bit.
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HERE (http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Headress-from-Santa-Fe-Opera-Rams-Horns_W0QQitemZ160225961662QQihZ006QQcategoryZ108735QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting) is an absolutely WONDERFUl item for someone here at HainesHisWay.
It just screams BUY ME, but I don't quite know who it's screaming at.
"There is a leather tab on one side to pull it on, and two 7" leather thongs on the others side...
" Sounds kinky to me!
der Brucer
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The cows are on the porch.
There were flying cows here yesterday....
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RE: blood....
They wont accept mine either due to other health issues
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Nice pics George and nice new avatar....
That cheesecake would do evil things to my waistline but darn it does look good!
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There were flying cows here yesterday....
Followed, one presumes, by crashing cows.
der Brucer
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Work session is done and must now eat.
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I've received 2 lovely deliveries today. The one on the left is from my Mom and the one on the right is from my sister and her husband:
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Ah... It's from Maltby & Shire's Closer Than Ever. Miss Byrd is a real estate secretary who sometimes shows more than just the properties she's selling. At least in her secret fantasy life. ;)
In the original staging, the song was performed in a rolling desk chair.
I love that song! I do have a question about the lyrics, if anyone knows. What does "...floor through five..." mean? I think that that's what the lyrics are. :-\
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Writing done and done, and now I'll head down and find something fun to watch until PASSWORD comes on at 8. A full evening of viewing tonight.
Thursday, even in summer time, continues to be the only night with a crowded slate of shows I want to watch. Of course, once BURN NOTICE comes back, Thursday will be even more crowded. (I think AMC is moving MAD MEN to Sundays this summer.)
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Spoo!
WBBL.
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Well, I have some sort of bad news, and some pretty good news...
The sort of bad news: I have to be up early on Sunday morning. -Remember, anything before 10:30am is early for me.
The pretty good news: I have to get up early because I'll be going to the dress rehearsal for The Tonys! :)
HOO and RAY!
*And since they run through all the production numbers, I'll be able to see exactly what doesn't make the broadcast - at least in regards to the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Sondheim. However... From what I recall, due to logistics - and union arrangements - there are usually no musical numbers during the pre-Broadcast portion of the show, so... ???
Congrats!! That's so cool! :D
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-And also remember that the pre-show will also be webcast on TonyAwards.com.
It's not the same. :P
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Nice pics George and nice new avatar....
Thanks!
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I've received 2 lovely deliveries today. The one on the left is from my Mom and the one on the right is from my sister and her husband:
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Those are lovely! It's a shame that you had to go through what you went through to get them.
:)
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What does "...floor through five..." mean?
DR George - the vocal score has "floor-through five" which I think means a 5 room "train" or "railroad" apartment, where the rooms connect to each other in a straight line, usually via a common hallway, sort of like train compartments.
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Stealing my tag line?
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DR Jose (or anybody else who watched). I just saw last night's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.
I'm curious who you liked.
I think you get a big advantage a) if you received a good edit in the audtion shows and b) if you get good choreography.
My favorite dances were katee and joshua (i think that is the name of the sweet black guy who cries). They did the napoleon and tabitha iraq war dance. Loved that.
And loved the mia michaels wedding dance.
I've never seen that first girl ever. So i feel like she will be B3 for sure (since she just did okay).
I am curious who the fan favorites are right now.
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DR George - the vocal score has "floor-through five" which I think means a 5 room "train" or "railroad" apartment, where the rooms connect to each other in a straight line, usually via a common hallway, sort of like train compartments.
Interesting. I'd never heard that phrase before. Thanks for the info. :-*
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DR Jose that is very exciting news re: the tonys.
I would love to try that one day!
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It was indeed a noble thing that DR Cillaliz did last night! :)
I wish I could donate blood, too. But alas, the Red Cross will not accept mine. :(
Nor mine.
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I could not agree with you more. I continue to be horrified and mystified and greatly hurt by their treatment of gay people. It's ludicrous and totally unfair.
I'm happy and proud for people who can help, but I certainly feel like a second-class citizen whenever the subject of the Red Cross comes up.
It is not only the Red Cross. Our publicly owned blood bank will not accept my blood, or that of any other person who confesses to being homosexual. They would rather let a patient die from lack of donor blood, than to accept the blood of a gay male.
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Stealing my tag line?
No...more like exploiting borrowing it. For a good cause. :)
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DR Elmore, re COMPANY:
Having done a "standard" version of COMPANY back in the early 1990s (I was Harry and spent weeks learning to be thrown so I wouldn't get hurt), I didn't care for the staging or Doyle's patented approach to this material. That said, the score is pretty well served by the cast, and in DTS-HD MA sound last night, I found myself replaying some songs that sounded really wonderful.
I have every other Sondheim show that's been issued on commercial DVD (or Blu-ray) with the exception of the LuPone/Hearn SWEENEY TODD which I just could not stand. So, this had to be added to the archives.
I also thought that the cast, not the production was wonderful; with one exception. I didn't like Joanne.
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It was indeed a noble thing that DR Cillaliz did last night! :)
I wish I could donate blood, too. But alas, the Red Cross will not accept mine. :(
Me, three...but I've never tried. I wonder what they would actually do. I really haven't had the opportunity to be exposed to anything. ::)
;)
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Had an excellent chicken salad sandwich with bacon and cheese, and some not-so-hot fries. I mean, they were hot, but not that good.
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And they seemed more Roumanian than French.
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Welcome fourteen GUESTS.
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DR George - I can't remember exactly what question they ask that elicits that information. It's been quite a while since I donated.
The Red Cross also has [or used to] an interesting scheme where you can check a box on the questionnaire form which indicates that they should automatically discard your donation. So that people who feel under pressure to donate [i.e., in a work setting] can do so without signalling anything to their co-workers, while at the same time keeping the blood supply supposedly "safe."
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Roumanian Fries? ???
;)
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Do you rue the day you ate them? :)
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DR George - I can't remember exactly what question they ask that elicits that information. It's been quite a while since I donated.
The Red Cross also has [or used to] an interesting scheme where you can check a box on the questionnaire form which indicates that they should automatically discard your donation. So that people who feel under pressure to donate [i.e., in a work setting] can do so without signalling anything to their co-workers, while at the same time keeping the blood supply supposedly "safe."
I've never even heard of this option.
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Those are lovely! It's a shame that you had to go through what you went through to get them.
:)
Well, the other option for getting them is worse!
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DR George - I can't remember exactly what question they ask that elicits that information. It's been quite a while since I donated.
The Red Cross also has [or used to] an interesting scheme where you can check a box on the questionnaire form which indicates that they should automatically discard your donation. So that people who feel under pressure to donate [i.e., in a work setting] can do so without signalling anything to their co-workers, while at the same time keeping the blood supply supposedly "safe."
I think they just basically ask you if you have had sex with someone of the same sex, or with a IV drug user.
They actually turn down my blood for four different reasons.
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Well, the other option for getting them is worse!
So true, DR TCB. The procedure I had was not for a life-threatening condition, but to keep my foot from looking like my Mother's 30 years from now. I told my pre-op nurse yesterday that I almost backed out and she said, "Well, these problems don't correct themselves, so you might as well go through with it!"
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I think they just basically ask you if you have had sex with someone of the same sex, or with a IV drug user.
They actually turn down my blood for four different reasons.
I told them I wanted a second opinion.
So the doctor says, "And your ugly!"
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Had an excellent chicken salad sandwich with bacon and cheese, and some not-so-hot fries. I mean, they were hot, but not that good.
Richard is right now in the process of making chicken salad for our dinner. No fries, but maybe some Reduced Fat Ruffles potato chips.
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I had no intention of seeing this summer's GET SMART, but after reading Entertainment Weekly, and finding out that Steve Carell and Dwayne Johnson exchange a kiss, I just may have to see that movie.
And speaking of Entertainment Weekly, they have managed the formerly impossible. They have managed to put a cover photo of Mr. Johnson on the their magazine, and made him look unattractive!
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They actually turn down my blood for four different reasons.
I think you win! :P
:)
I used to know what my blood type was, but now I haven't the faintest idea.
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I believe your blood type is Q.
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I don't want to say I eat too much, but my blood type is Ragu (a Joan Rivers joke, I think)
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My copy of the Gross-Out Cakes book arrived today. Among the titles of the recipes:
Toenail Torte
Phlegm Brulee
Putrid Puss Pockets
Boogey Bundt
Dumpster Juice Jubilee
Kitty Litter Cake
Pumping Heart Tart
Cow Pie Cake
Slime Souflee
Roadkill Cheesecake
Blood Clot Cake
Barf Bars
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I used to know what my blood type was, but now I haven't the faintest idea.
I've never known what my blood type is. My niece's type is a universal donor, my mom's is a universal plasma donor.
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When I had my back surgery in 2002, the doctor wanted me to put aside two quarts of my own blood, in case they were needed during my surgery. In order to donate these two quarts to myself (to be used by no one else), I not only had to fill out thier questionaire BOTH TIMES; but I also had to go thru the counseling session BOTH TIMES so they could explain why my blood could not be used.
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My copy of the Gross-Out Cakes book arrived today. Among the titles of the recipes:
Toenail Torte
Phlegm Brulee
Putrid Puss Pockets
Boogey Bundt
Dumpster Juice Jubilee
Kitty Litter Cake
Pumping Heart Tart
Cow Pie Cake
Slime Souflee
Roadkill Cheesecake
Blood Clot Cake
Barf Bars
Yummy! :D
;)
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My copy of the Gross-Out Cakes book arrived today. Among the titles of the recipes:
Toenail Torte
Phlegm Brulee
Putrid Puss Pockets
Boogey Bundt
Dumpster Juice Jubilee
Kitty Litter Cake
Pumping Heart Tart
Cow Pie Cake
Slime Souflee
Roadkill Cheesecake
Blood Clot Cake
Barf Bars
You actually bought that cookbook?
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When I had my back surgery in 2002, the doctor wanted me to put aside two quarts of my own blood, in case they were needed during my surgery. In order to donate these two quarts to myself (to be used by no one else), I not only had to fill out thier questionaire BOTH TIMES; but I also had to go thru the counseling session BOTH TIMES so they could explain why my blood could not be used.
They said that you couldn't use your own blood??
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I have Post-Its that say, "My Blood Type is Coffee."
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They said that you couldn't use your own blood??
No the counseling sessions were to explain to me why my blood would have to be tagged for patient use only. Which is why I was there in the first place.
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I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but this week is just about over.
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Will we never get to page eight?
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Has anyone else seen these new Divorce Cakes?
This one is my favorite:
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I have shaved
Cause my face was hairy
I have shaved
Now my face is smooth
I have shaved
And soon I will shower
Then I'll leave
That's the truth
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The memorial service begins at six and we're promised it will go no later than eight. I've heard that before.
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Certainly it will go no later than eight for ME.
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And speaking of eight - page eight.
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Will we never get to page nine?
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Listening to Jerry Goldsmith's incredible score to Freud.
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Welcome fourteen GUESTS. Who ARE you people?
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Perhaps Coleslaw would like me to design his wedding cake!
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Listening to Jerry Goldsmith's incredible score to Freud.
Ironically, I was just listening to Sigmund Freud's incredible score to GOLDSMITH.
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(The above an extremely obscure joke for the observant Jews lurking out there in the dark).
It even made (the non-Jewish) me laugh!
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You'd have to be a sucker to taste one of these:
SCORPION POPS!
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No the counseling sessions were to explain to me why my blood would have to be tagged for patient use only. Which is why I was there in the first place.
Ahh.
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Has anyone else seen these new Divorce Cakes?
This one is my favorite:
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/untitled-3.jpg)
Now, that's funny!! ;D
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TOD:
DUCK SOUP
PHILADELPHIA STORY
Anything Keaton, especially THE GENERAL
MR. HULOT'S HOLIDAY
À NOUS LA LIBERTE
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A friend of mine had a man with a shotgun on her wedding cake, along with the bride and groom. I'm sure you can guess why...
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Good Evening!
It was another glorious afternoon here in NYC. I headed down to Columbus Circle, where I picked up the latest David Sedaris book at Border's, as well as a nice late lunch from Bouchon (Peppered Turkey and Coleslaw on a Caraway Roll, one of their homemade Nutter Butters and a PinkGrapefruit Soda). Then it was over to Central Park where I settled on a bench near the softball diamonds where I enjoyed my lunch and managed to complete all but three of the clues in today's NY Times Crossword Puzzle. -Not bad for a Thursday puzzle.
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A friend of mine had a man with a shotgun on her wedding cake, along with the bride and groom. I'm sure you can guess why...
She's a member of the NRA?
;)
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Collin Wilcox lives in NC near my brother and is best friends with my editor friend John in NY. So I've been up to her house and her theatre (she started the Instant Theatre Company there, years ago) a few times. She's very nice, and the theatre is a great addition to a beautiful area mostly devoid of "culcher".
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I think he should buy and wear the item I linked to in my previous post.
He'd be very distinctive, very noticeable, and he'd be making a serious fashion statement.
Actually, I was thinking of donning one of my Lestat "souvenirs". ;)
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She's a member of the NRA?
;)
No, but her father might be!
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You'd have to be a sucker to taste one of these:
SCORPION POPS!
They're not too bad actually. They taste like ants.
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These are two of my favorite Turner producers...I threw an engagement party for them only a few years ago. Now they have 2 kids!
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They're not too bad actually. They taste like ants.
I KNEW it!
P.S. This is one area in which I don't feel the need to be "enabled"...
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I KNEW it!
P.S. This is one area in which I don't feel the need to be "enabled"...
Not even the dark-chocolate-covered ones?
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Perhaps Coleslaw would like me to design his wedding cake!
You're on, partner! :)
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DR TCB, those cakes are something else! ;D
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Betty White is very cute on Million Dollar Password.
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They're not too bad actually. They taste like ants.
Let me know if you find any that taste like uncles! ;)
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T.O.D.
Anything Abbott and Costello, but in particular:
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET DR JEKYL AND MR HYDE
ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN
THE WISTFUL WIDOW OF WAGON GAP
HOLD THAT GHOST
and my all-time favorite
THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES
Also,
THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER
BRINGING UP BABY
CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT
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During Sunday's Tony Awards' Par-tay, if any of the East Coasters just can't contain themselves from spoilers, feel free to PM me. I will be in bed and asleep, long before the broadcast starts on the Left Coast.
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I can't believe tomorrow is Friday. I have worked so hard for so many weeks and have gotten almost nothing done this week. I suppose that isn't all bad.
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As a matter of fact, I should be heading off to the bedroom in a few minutes. I have M.C. Beaton's DEATH OF A GENTLE LADY that I want to get back to reading.
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Think I'll go get some ice cream and see how full the rivers are around here. Thank god they invested millions in flood projects here or part of Sioux City would likely be under water.
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A lull.
::)
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And on that note (A#), I'm leaving work. Until later.
:)
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Just had to share.
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Thanks for keeping me company today - I'm signing off for the night. See y'all tomorrow.
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I loved Anderson Cooper on MY LIFE ON THE D LIST. The premiere episode was quite funny.
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My DH and I went out for pizza. Sitting behind me were two people working a very easy crossword, and having not a clue about the most basic entries.
There were about a dozen times I felt like turning around and screaming the answer at them. My favorite thing they came up with was for the clue: "Dustin, in MIDNIGHT COWBOY". After going around and around with Hoffman and not understanding why it didn't fit, they worked more of the puzzle and came up with the answer: "Fatso"!
Of course, it should have been "Ratso" Rizzo. And they weren't even drunk...they were drinking Diet Coke!
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((DR GINNY)))
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I was thinking that just about any HHWer would have been able to burn through that puzzle in 5 minutes!
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DR Cillaliz, that's cool that oyu were willing to go down and donate blood!
I also have issues with the Red Cross, but that's because my father disliked them so much when he was serving in WWII.
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DerBrucer, one of the flying cows was so badly injured that it was humanely euthanized
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Betty White is very cute on Million Dollar Password.
She's hilarious and sharp as a tack. I hope I have half of my wits about me when I get to be her age.
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I began my evening of viewing with IT HAPPENED IN BROOKLYN. This was a "minor" MGM musical that has a fabulous score. And Sinatra's rendition of "Time After Time" is peerless. It's almost embarrassing when Kathryn Grayson sings it later in the movie. Garland might have been able to match it at that time her career, but Grayson isn't even in the ballpark.
And Peter and Kathryn make a wonderful, beautiful couple.
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I've been watching in bits and pieces the HBO special on the career/life and hard times of Joe Louis. Such a very sad story.
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My viewing of the program was interrupted by Weather warnings but I do agree that she was great She looks fantastic!
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I watched PASSWORD, and both celebrity players did fine jobs. I also found both of the winning contestants ingratiating people, the kind you really pull for and want to win.
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As DR Elmore said, MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST had a funny season premiere. Loved Kathy at the Producers Guild Awards. She really takes no prisoners. Just hilarious.
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And I concluded my evening with tonight's FEAR ITSELF with guest stars Eric Roberts and Jack Noseworthy. Yes, it was a tad spooky, but I saw that surprise ending coming from a LONG distance away.
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I see the peregrines are nesting again in fargo...
http://www.prairiepublic.org/features/riverwatch/project_falcon/index_frame.html (http://www.prairiepublic.org/features/riverwatch/project_falcon/index_frame.html)
They have the cam down now but should be up again tomorrow.
They have been nesting for over 7 years. They see the bank as a cliff... Their natural habitat.
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Spoiler
Love Jay Leno's stab at McCain...
McCain's theme song: Viva Viagra....
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Have no writing to take care of tonight, so I can head down to bed a little earlier than usual.
Good night!
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PASSWORD was quite exciting, I thought. I was yelling at the screen at times, which is not normal behavior for me. :)
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Seems like some comedy writer had equipped Betty white with a few quips, though.
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Ten, ten, ten, ten
Let's sing a song of ten
How many is ten?
(is that a Sesame Street reference?)
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Collin Wilcox lives in NC near my brother and is best friends with my editor friend John in NY. So I've been up to her house and her theatre (she started the Instant Theatre Company there, years ago) a few times. She's very nice, and the theatre is a great addition to a beautiful area mostly devoid of "culcher".
Well, tell her I adore her, especially as Thedy Sue in The Jar.
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I'm home from the memorial, which, as one always knows they will be, was long. It was, however, well put together. It was fascinating being in The Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater, which was formerly the Pix Theater, where I saw many films. You can see the Pix in all its 1975 glory in the final verse of The Lights And The Smiles in Nudie Musical. I hadn't been inside since they turned it into a legit house. Now it's been completely gutted and is used as a concert and party venue. The lobby is basically the same, and the theater's original proscenium is intact. When I say original, however, I mean original back in the 20s when the theater was built. When widescreen came in and the theater was renovated, they simply put a new and much larger screen IN FRONT of the proscenium, completely covering it from view, and then there were curtains in front of the screen. When they turned it into the Fonda, they simply removed the screen and voila, there was the theater's much smaller proscenium and stage, which is very much like the size of the Helen Hayes in NY.
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Did you know that because of this tomato scare, you can't get salsa in fast food restaurants like El Pollo Loco? Exactly what IS this scare and how much of it is really real? How widespread was it? What exactly did it involve?
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Perhaps one of our eighteen GUESTS can illuminate us.
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yes it is widespread
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Did you know that because of this tomato scare, you can't get salsa in fast food restaurants like El Pollo Loco? Exactly what IS this scare and how much of it is really real? How widespread was it? What exactly did it involve?
228 people in 23 states sickened with a rare form of salmonella since April 1. Lastest case June 1.
Source believed to be tomatoes - growing area uncertain (best guess - Florida or Mexico).
der Brucer
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(http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/images/maps/saintpaul_061208.png)
Since April, 228 persons infected with Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 23 states: Arizona (19 persons), California (2), Colorado (1), Connecticut (1), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Idaho (3), Illinois (29), Indiana (7), Kansas (5), Michigan (2), Missouri (2), New Mexico (55), New York (1), Oklahoma (3), Oregon (3), Tennessee (3), Texas (68), Utah (2), Virginia (9), Vermont (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (3). These were identified because clinical laboratories in all states send Salmonella strains from ill persons to their State public health laboratory for characterization. Among the 161 persons with information available , illnesses began between April 10 and June 1, 2008. Patients range in age from 1 to 88 years; 47% are female. At least 25 persons were hospitalized. No deaths have been officially attributed to this outbreak. However, a man in his sixties who died in Texas from cancer had an infection with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Saintpaul at the time of his death. The infection may have contributed to his death.
der Brucer
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Even here in Delaware, a non threatened state, Taco Bell is not serving raw tomato products
der Brucer
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This is an ad from today's Ventura County Star newspaper. Apparently, there's a faux BK on the loose:
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The Top 52 Reasons for Not Being Able to Donate Blood
Temporary Restirctions:
Condition Length of time (before you can give blood)
Not feeling well for any reason - Until symptoms are over
Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, asthma - No difficulty breathing on day of donation
Ears, nose, or skin pierced, acupuncture - One year after procedure unless done under sterile conditions
Blood transfusion - One year after receiving blood
Abortion or miscarriage-Six weeks if after the first trimester (12 weeks)
Dental work - Seventy-two hours after root canal or after tooth is pulled
Have had sex with a male or female prostitute within the past 12 months, even once - Twelve months after last incident
Measles, mumps, chicken pox - Three weeks from day of exposure (can give blood if vaccinated or had disease in past) and no signs or symptoms
Tuberculosis (T.B.) - Two years after completion of treatment
Have been an inmate of acorrectional institution for more than 72 consecutive hours - One year from date of release
Sniffed cocaine within last 12 months or had sex with someone who sniffed cocaine in last 12 months - Twelve months after last incident
Cold, sore throat, respiratory infection, flu - Until symptoms are over
Antibiotics (except antibiotics for acne) - Two days after treatment is over if taken for infection
Tattoos - Twelve months after procedure
Full-term pregnancy - Six weeks after delivery
Surgery, serious injury - When healing is completed
Sexually transmitted disease: venereal disease, chlamydia, genital herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea - Twelve months following diagnosis and treatment
Open-heart surgery (except coronary artery bypass) -Three years after surgery
Lyme disease - Six months after date of last signs or symptoms/48 hours
Accutane - One month after taking last dose
Aspirin If donating platelets by apheresis, - three days after last dose
Have had sex with anyone listed in the first five categories in the Permanent Restrictions listed below -Twelve months after last incident
Permanent Restirctions (Please do not give blood if you:)
Have used intravenous drugs (illegal IV drugs), even once
Are a man who has had sex with another man since 1977, even once
Are a hemophiliac
Have ever had a positive antibody test for HIV (AIDS Virus)
Are a man or woman who has had sex for money or drugs any time since 1977
Have had hepatitis any time after your eleventh birthday
Have had cancer (except localized skin cancer)
Have multiple sclerosis
Have had myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery
Have had a stroke
Have had babesiosis or Chagas disease
Have taken Tegison for psoriasis
Have Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD) and/or an immediate member of your family has CJD.
Source: New York Blood Center
der Brucer
"tis a wonder they have any donors at all!
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This is an ad from today's Ventura County Star newspaper. Apparently, there's a faux BK on the loose:
Probably a hoax perpetrated by their Entertainment Editor!
der Brucer
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Probably a hoax perpetrated by their Entertainment Editor!
der Brucer
Entertainment editors. Damn them. Damn them all to hell.
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Entertainment editors. Damn them. Damn them all to hell.
Especially those who take "Time Out".
der Brucer
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(http://www.aolcdn.com/aolnews_photos/06/00/20080612202209990013)
(http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/photoessay_4164_images/0612082033_M_061208_midwest_floods9.jpg)
Cedar Rapids looks like a scene from a diasater movie!
der Brucer
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228 people in 23 states sickened with a rare form of salmonella since April 1. Lastest case June 1.
Source believed to be tomatoes - growing area uncertain (best guess - Florida or Mexico).
der Brucer
Source "believed" to be tomatoes - what does THAT mean? They're guessing?
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I'd actually seen that ad a couple of days ago. They can try to be BK but they cannot be BK because there is only ONE BK. Damn them, damn them all to hell.
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Source "believed" to be tomatoes - what does THAT mean? They're guessing?
A professional, educated guess, yes. (They still have no "hard proof".)
CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/saintpaul/)
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. An epidemiologic investigation comparing foods eaten by ill and well persons has identified consumption of raw tomatoes as the likely source of the illnesses. The specific type and source of tomatoes is under investigation; however, the data suggest that illnesses are linked to consumption raw red plum, red Roma, and round red tomatoes, and products containing these raw tomatoes.
der Brucer
And, yes, I think we're over-reacting
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I'd actually seen that ad a couple of days ago. They can try to be BK but they cannot be BK because there is only ONE BK. Damn them, damn them all to hell.
What about "The Randy Vicar and the BK Doppelganger"?
der Brucer
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A professional, educated guess, yes. (They still have no "hard proof".)
CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/saintpaul/)der Brucer
And, yes, I think we're over-reacting
When don't they overreact? Well, they don't overreact to the hideous and completely immoral gas prices - no, they line up like Shropshire sheep to pay no matter what price is thrust at them. Why doesn't some enterprising pro-bono lawyer do a class action lawsuit against every oil company that is responsible for this gouging (and anyone who doesn't think this is ALL fabricated is, I'm afraid, living in Fantasyland). I remember the "shortages" in the 70s - prices rose and rose and then guess what everyone found out? No shortage at all - not only no shortage, but a SURPLUS. Did they send us some money back? No. Were the oil companies sued? No. Were they penalized? No.
The Democrats recently presented a bill which would severely penalize the oil companies who are gouging and fabricating - guess who shot the bill down? Hint: Not the party that presented the bill.
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The Democrats recently presented a bill which would severely penalize the oil companies who are gouging and fabricating - guess who shot the bill down? Hint: Not the party that presented the bill.
Hint: if you "penalize" the oil companies they will most likely raise prices, or worse yet, stop investing in oil exploration and alternative energy supplies. The "obscene" profits are mainly based at the well head - and the well heads are mainly
owned by foreign entities beyond the reach of the U.S. Congress. Exxon profits as a per-cent of sales are less than Target's! (And we are paying a lot less for gasoline than many folks in other countries, including virtually all of Europe.)
der Brucer
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I loved Anderson Cooper on MY LIFE ON THE D LIST. The premiere episode was quite funny.
It was very funny!
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Were the oil companies sued? No. Were they penalized? No.
Were there many investigations? Yes! Did they uncover any wrong-doing by the oil companies? No!
Your frustration with real-world economics should not manifest itself in paranoid conspiracy theories.
der Brucer
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I have no paranoid theories - it's been proven too many times that the oil companies are gouging. Every time the government calls them on the carpet (as they did a couple of years ago) the prices suddenly and magically drop for a time, due to threats. Sorry, but the public is being raped (no better word for it) and it's appalling. I think when all is said and done, the truth will come out, as it always does - and still nothing will happen because, as you may or may not know, the oil companies own the United States of America. You may think I'm paranoid, and I may think you are blind as a bat in a dark room in the middle of the Black Hole. :)