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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were served cold, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - cows are a dish best served cold.
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And the word of the day is: PELLUCID!
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Welcome seven GUESTS. Who are you people?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR IRIS
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Very merry Birthdays to lovely DR Ben and to Iris!
Thank you for the compliment Bruce!
Time for bed (I asked to have this dish toasted as I do not like it cold...)
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Perhaps I will have a bright shiney new picture tomorrow!
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A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR BEN
Have a wonderful day and start planning your trip to OZ.
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CDs for the day:
Art Garfunkel: Songs From A Parent To A Child
Linda Ronstadt: Dedicated To The One I Love
Cris Groenendaal: Always - Music For Our Children.
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I can't stay up late this evening as I have to be somewhere at ten in the morning.
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On the other hand, I'm not really tired yet.
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Very Very Merry Happy Birthdays to both DR Iris and DR Ben!! ;D
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(quote from François)Reprise! Will Feature Four-Show Season in 2007-2008
I remember seeing a few of these in highschool and absolutely loving them! Yay for free school field trips to UCLA!
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In my CD burner: one of two newly burned CDs of songs that I recorded off of the Internet, songs that were originally video clips of The Manhattan Transfer from their 1970s TV show to guest appearances on talk shows to even a couple of video clips from some South American country! YouTube is a wonderful thing. ;)
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In my DVD player: 13 copies of "The Da Vinci Code"...no really! The library system where I work (which has 27 branches in five counties) bought 20 copies of the movie and 14, count 'em...14! copies have been checked out to me as defects! (I deal with defective items and incorrect quantities and problems, etc., and get replacements, where appropriate.) There is still one more copy that needs to be sent in, but 14 bad discs out of 20 is NOT A GOOD THING!! Just curious...does anyone have this movie and has anyone had any problem with the movie disc (disc 1)?
The reason that I have them at home is that when DVDs are turned in as defective, I try them on my DVD players here to see if they have the same problem. If they're legitimately sold DVD-Rs, we have a label that we put in the case so that patrons know that a particular disc might not work in their player, but that it's not a problem.
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Well...I need to continue to check these movies (I need to let my supervisor know in the morning). Good night, all!
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Happy Happy Birthday, DR Ben!
Happy Happy Birthday, DR Iris!
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A very Happy Birthday to goodhearted Ben! I gope you have a great day today!
Iris, if you are looking, or lurking, a very Happy Birthday to you, too! Maybe Kritzerland will have so many orders this year that you will be drafted again.
Did y'all see your shadows this morning?
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I think that the "device" is a promo for the AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE Movie. A good friend of mine is the editor/coproducer of ATHF. He also made the movie STOMP, SHOUT, SCREAM that MBarnum mentioned not long ago. Both of our films have ben making the festival rounds at the same places so we've gotten to spend a lot of time together, which is great. But his film isn't showing in Boston and mine is, so I accused him of trying to sabotage our screenings with a lite-brite.
The Cartoon Network is known for starting new campaigns with some intriguing teaser ads so we're used to seeing odd things around downtown Atlanta. But they alway have some sort of CN logo, so that was pretty stupid of them not to give people a clue. I have a feeling that the shipoopi is gonna hit the fan at CN!
Quinn's mom works for the Cartoon Network, so I'll have to get her take on it.
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BTW, DR FJL mentioned The Last Starfighter the day before yesterday and I wanted to mention that Quinn's mom and I share a love for this film---she gave me my copy many years ago.
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No one to talk to,
I'm all by myself...
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And there is still no one in the jernt ('cept me).
I didn't see my shadow when I left since the sun was not yet up. It's pleasant right now but it's supposed to turn unpleasant (weather wise) as the day rolls on. We have been very lucky so far with winter weather and having grown up in Minnesota I'm not going to complain about a little rain/snow/cold in February.
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Thank you Tom, Adriana, George, Edisaurus, Laura and Bruce for the Birthday Wishes.
I am listening to Friday Night is Music Night on BBC Radio 2 at the moment. I don't have anything specific at the office right now. I have two meetings (you couldn't have scheduled them on a different day ;)) so my day will not be uninterrupted desk sitting.
We will probably see The Queen this evening. We have a wonderful cake given to me by our dear friends from Nottingham. I spoke of them last week. They are in Philadelphia right now celebrating the birthday of their Aunt Mary who is 100 years old. She came to Philadelphia from Ireland as a young teenager and stayed for the rest of her life. I should only live to be 100!
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Happy Birthday to DR BEN...and MANY MANY happy returns of the day.
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Happy Birthday DR IRIS.
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Congrats to DR CASON and his motley crue on their successful opening night!
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I am appalled at the MISTER CORY development. It is - on top of everything else - disgraceful. How can something like this happen? How can a print not show up? Why was it announced if it was NOT definite. You should get half your money back...and refuse to pay the entertainment tax for sure.
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I am in good company today, birthday-wise
Nell [Eleanor] Gwyn 1650 (she was an English Actress and Mistress to King Charles II
James Joyce 1882
Stefan Schnabel 1912
Burton Lane 1912
Liz Smith 1923
Elaine Stritch 1925
Robert Mandan 1932
Tommy Smothers 1937
Barry Diller 1942
Graham Nash 1942
Farrah Fawcett 1947
Brent Spiner 1949
Christie Brinkley 1954
Pebbles Flintstone 1963
Cady Huffman 1965
Jennifer Westfeldt 1971
Marisa Jaret Winokur 1973
and many others.
Again, thanks for the good wishes. Cake tonight.
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Well DR EDISAURUS - I like most of the Adult Swim original programming on CN....but ATHF ain't one of them. I have tried to watch it, but I cannot understand ONE WORD that MeatWad says...NOT ONE WORD....I have tried several times, watched again last night to be sure...so I don't watch it.
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DR GEORGE (and other DRs) - watching I LOVE LUCY with the CC on is VERY funny.....they do some clever things with Ricky's lines and Lucy's crying. And it's a neat way to see something that you've seen a hundred times. I love to do that.
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Cake AND the queen!
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DR MBARNUM - I thought DR CP might like to see No No My Darling Daughter...and you are the only source for it I know. Might you send him a copy?
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Misleading AD Page Two Dance. :o
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Good morning, all! Where the hell is the promised snow?
I slept badly with puzzling dreams, one about my dad, which I am hoping is not a preminition. I have vague memories of another involving Ted Chapin of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, a film based on Meyerbeer's opera LES HUGUENOTS, and a train station in Paris. It was quite frustrating.
So, today my agenda includes the NYPL, laundry, and God alone knows what else. I will haul the snowshoes, extra supplies and blankets back into storage.
TOD:
CD: The Brain rough mix, Guy Haines, Barbara Cook, Brahms Gypsy songs
DVD: Jeeves & Wooster Season 3, La Fille du Regiment
VCR: various things
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Look!!! Look!!! Look!!! ;D
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Happy Birthday DR Ben.
Happy Birthday DR Iris.
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TOD:
CD - The Outer Limits Soundtrack and Sound Effects
VHS - Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man
DVD - No No My Darling Daughter
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DR GEORGE - my DaVinci DVD had no problems on either Disc.
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Off to work.
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Friday morning greetings!
Happiest of birthdays to DR Ben, whose Grant Guides arrived earlier in the week and will soon be part of our library collection.
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Good morning, all! Where the hell is the promised snow?
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There's some here in Ohio, DR Elmore. We'll try to keep it around until you get here.
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Media report:
CD(car) - audiobook: Lauren (The Devil Wears Prada) Weisberger's Everyone Worth Knowing, narrated by Stina Nielsen. I gave up on Thirteen Moons after 3 discs because it was too similar to the audiobook I'd just finished, On Agate Hill. Also, I agreed with the reviewer in the Washington Post who said that it's longer and even more boring than Cold Mountain.
DVD - Friends and Family, Mad Hot Ballroom
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Well DR EDISAURUS - I like most of the Adult Swim original programming on CN....but ATHF ain't one of them. I have tried to watch it, but I cannot understand ONE WORD that MeatWad says...NOT ONE WORD....I have tried several times, watched again last night to be sure...so I don't watch it.
When we recorded Tony Shalhoub's Sacco VO, we took over one of the writer's offices and Greg turned it into a recording studio. He had worked on ATHF and had a Meatwad pinata on his shelf! I bet a lot of people would like to bust that up. (He assured me it wasn't full of meat.)
I can undersand Meatwad, but then again, I live in the South, where everyone slurs their words...
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We will probably see The Queen this evening.
Wow, you ARE connected!
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I have no problem with THE DIVINCI CODE DVD.
I don't have it, so no problem.
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Bruce has started a trend:
ASO Family Concert: February 4, 2007 1:30pm & 3:30pm
"Orchestra from Planet X"with special guest artists The Magic Circle Mime Company !
Don Miller: Overture to Planet X
Don Gillis: Symphony X -1st mvt. - All American City
Aaron Copland: Variations on a Shaker Hymn
Aaron Copland: Hoe-Down from "Rodeo"
Louis Moreau Gottschalk: Festa Criola from "Night in the Tropics"
Scott Joplin: The Entertainer (arranged by Gunther Schuller)
Morton Gould: American Symphonette No. 2
Leroy Anderson: The Typewriter Song
John Williams: E.T.: The Flying Theme
The Typewriter? Isn't that a little archaic for Planet X?
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I wish there was snow on the ground... Ah, well..
*It was interesting checking out the forecast throughout the day yesterday - everything from just a few flurries to a minor-major winter storm... and back again.
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Happy Birthday, DR Ben!
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Happy Birthday, DR Iris!
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Friday Media Check...
It's been an NPR and WQXR week for me.
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Thank you Dan and Larry and Jennifer and Ginny!
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Wow, you ARE connected!
It's all our friends across the pond ;)
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Thanks, Jose.
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*And if I didn't say it earlier, I really do owe Steve some major thanks for helping me with my move this week. The U-Haul was packed to the brim - and I had to leave a couple of boxes-o-stuff down in DC. And, right now, my room here looks like a warehouse - a very organized warehouse, but boxes from floor to ceiling nonetheless. And I really could not have done it without Steve.
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My media check, m'dear:
iPod: Just finished listening to the latest Nora Jones and somehow managed to stay awake. I need to listen to something more jazzy, now--perhaps some 12th century Gregorian chants.
What I had expected to put me to sleep but utterly delighted me instead was Carly Simon's INTO WHITE CD. It's a wonderful recording. I think DR Tomovoz has reccomended it here before.
TIVO: I have about three weeks' worth of BREAKFAST WITH THE ARTS to fast forward through. Plus THE KILLERS from TCM last night, a film which I have never seen.
DVD: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (which I've seen) and LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (which I haven't.)
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...And we both enjoyed Mary Poppins last night. And we had great seats too!
*And we ended up having lots of room in our row too. Steve and I were seated at one end next to another couple, and there was another couple seated at the other end. And no one in between - at least eight empty seats. Eight empty prime orchestra seats. So, at intermission, we all moved in closer to the center and were able to have our own armrests. -I'm just wondering is some group/family was not able to make it in, or if the box office should have released the house seat row earlier for public sale. In any case...
-We both shed a tear during "Feed the Birds".
;)
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Well, I think we're heading down to Steinway Hall in a bit for some "dreaming". -Steve is also looking to upgrade his current upright, so we're going to try out a couple of the newer models.
In the meantime, time to get the day started...
Laters...
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Birthday greetings to DR Iris!
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Well DR EDISAURUS - I like most of the Adult Swim original programming on CN....but ATHF ain't one of them. I have tried to watch it, but I cannot understand ONE WORD that MeatWad says...NOT ONE WORD....I have tried several times, watched again last night to be sure...so I don't watch it.
I have no enthusiam what-so-ever for any of the CN's newly produced fare. I find none of it amusing. My nephew loves it all, especially ATHF, but I just stare at it trying to figure out why he does. I don't even think he thinks that it's funny--it seems to me to be more of an attitude sort of thing.
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OH!
I just saw the reports of the tornado and storm damage from Florida. I hope DRs Danise and Michael Shayne were/are out of harm's way.
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Page Three Dance:
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Happy happy birthday to dear DR Ben.
And since your taxes are done, many happy returns as well. :)
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I love Calvin and Hobbs. Great page dance.
And yes, I will have many happy returns from both Uncle Sam and Uncle Elliot (Spitzer). Much of that is due to the fact that I can put away money in my IRA as well as having money set aside in my company-sponsored retirement plan. Who would have though $4,230 would be such a help?
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HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO DR BEN!!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday Iris!
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Happy Ground Hog's Day
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Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning, so Spring is right around the corner.
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There were terrible tornados in Florida this morning....I hope our Floridians check in today
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Better go, I have an errand I want to run.
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Thanks, FJL and Cillaliz!
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Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow but in New York we're waiting to hear from
Staten Island Chuck (http://www.statenislandzoo.org/groundhog.asp)
the other Groundhog Predictor in the northeast.
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Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning, so Spring is right around the corner.
Same with our General Beauregarde Lee---yay!
My cousin Fred also has his bithday today, and has been going up to celebrate in Punxsutawney for years!
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Good morning!
Cold and gray today, but at least we didn't get the second bad winter storm they had predicted. Plus, all the snow and slush from yesterday is also now gone - one of the nice things about living in the South. That stuff doesn't ordinarily hang around for very long once it gets to the ground.
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There were terrible tornados in Florida this morning....I hope our Floridians check in today
Yikes! 14 casualties so far! Very frightening.
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DR George:
My DA VINCI CODE DVD played just fine in three different DVD players. First saw it at best friend John's house, and then I've watched it two more times on different players at my house.
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And a Happy Birthday to occasional DR Iris, too!
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Friday Media Check:
CD - GREASE (OCR)
DVR - last night's MY NAME IS EARL
last night's THE OFFICE
last night's SCRUBS
last night's 30 ROCK
last night's SMALLVILLE
last night's SUPERNATURAL
HOLIDAY
THE VIPs
DVD - LIZA WITH A 'Z'
MASH
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COVER GIRL comes on tonight on TCM. I have this on VHS, but I never bought the Columbia DVD as I felt it was overpriced (still is when last I checked). So, I will be burning my own DVD of it tomorrow after the DVR catches it tonight.
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New episodes of MONK and PSYCH on tonight, too, just as a reminder.
(And a reminder to me, new episode of LAW & ORDER as well).
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JRand56 I would be happy to send CP him a copy. I shall contact him.
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have a feeling that the shipoopi is gonna hit the fan at CN!
get her take on it.
Boston's Mayor was heard uttering something about Ted Turner's head on a platter.
der Brucer
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We will probably see The Queen this evening.
Sorry. Ben - only the Prince could make it over to NYC for your birthday; but, Queen or no Queen:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
der Brucer
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A super happy birthday to DR Ben!!!!
In honor of your big day I may just again listen to one of your CDs that you sent me!
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And happy birthday to DR Iris!
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And happy birthday to Pebbles Flintstone, too!
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TOD:
DVD:
WATER
DVDr:
LET'S ROCK
JUKE BOX RHYTHM
CD:
NELSON RIDDLE
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I could use some office space vibes. I have found the office I want and am waiting to see if the owner of the building will hold it for me with a deposit. The agent who showed me the office seemed to think he would do it. It's in my favorite building in town....a building I have been talking about lately...
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ProfessorBainbridge (http://www.professorbainbridge.com/2007/02/everything_is_p.html)
Everything is Political; or Why the Boston Hoax Story is about the Triumph of Capitalism
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On a serious note, this episode reflects the triumph of capitalism. These two yahoos look exactly like the sort of neo-hippie/anarchists that trashed Seattle back in 1999 and still engage in various forms of counter-culture street theater to this day. Yet, these guys do so not to advance a cause, but to make money advertising a stupid cartoon show on behalf of a major media corporation. The message these two thus are sending to all their counter-culture buddies on behalf of capitalist corporations is: "resistance is futile." As such, in an odd way, these guys validate my life's work: They confirm that corporations rule the world and are therefore a worthy subject of study.
der Brucer
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Thanks, Matt H., Der Brucer, and Michael B.
I was surprised to find a share a birthday with such a cultural icon (Pebbles Flintstone, that is).
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Yesterday's EMail:
der Brucer
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When we received a certain calendar from a certain someone we found out that Gromit's birthday is the same as Abraham Lincoln's and our own (actually Ant's mother Rose) little MacGregor out on Long Island
Wallace & Gromit (http://www.wallaceandgromit.com/home2.asp)
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I hope you get the space you want, DR Cillaliz.
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Office space vibes for DR Cillaliz!
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Having lunch with best friend John today, so I'm heading down now to clean up.
WBBL.
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And here, in honor of the day is Staten Island Chuck with a carrot
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Office Vibes to our favorite Iowan (just down the road a piece from Minnesota, doncha know)
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Well, the Turner's Boston Terrorists sure look like S&V extras:
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der Brucer
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I'm up, I'm up. Nice blue skies outside my window.
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elmore, I didn't know Brahms had written songs for Gypsy.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR BEN!!
May you have a lovely day.
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Last night I dreamed I was at Manderley. And what odd dreams they were - one had me running into my close personal friend, Mr. Stephen Sondheim and telling him about the screening last night (I think this stems from the fact that unless my eyes deceived me, Stefanie Powers' boyfriend was played by Harvey Evans).
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR IRIS (whether occasional or otherwise)!
May all your wishes come true.
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That Evil Dead e-mail is pathetic. It's the new trend, however - shows announce a closing, do that sort of thing, then pull out a few more losing weeks saying "it's a miracle" and "the public wants us to stay." In the end, they lose more money.
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Boston's Mayor was heard uttering something about Ted Turner's head on a platter.
Ted Turner has very little, if anything to do with it, apart from still having his name on the c ompany.
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Maybe Ron P. can cross the bridge for an educational tour:
Woo at the Zoo (http://search.cityguide.aol.com/sanfrancisco/entertainment/valentines-day-woo-at-the-zoo/e-2242269)
How different animals do the deed has probably fascinated you ever since you learned about, well, the birds and the bees. Endless curiosity about animal kingdom kinkiness has made the San Francisco Zoo's annual Woo at the Zoo (formerly known as the Sex Tour) into an immensely popular and much copied Valentine's Day tradition each February.
Jane Tollini, the zoo's penguin keeper, first developed the idea when she noticed that the penguins seemed to get especially amorous around February. So, she decorated their pool with paper hearts, threw on some mood music and invited a select group of friends and colleagues to watch the show. That concept has since been expanded into a three-hour event that includes a private tour aboard the zoo tram, an indoor presentation with up-close animal encounters, and catered refreshments with champagne, chocolates, strawberries, sushi and a "risotto bar."
der Brucer
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I could use some office space vibes. I have found the office I want and am waiting to see if the owner of the building will hold it for me with a deposit. The agent who showed me the office seemed to think he would do it. It's in my favorite building in town....a building I have been talking about lately...
Fabulous! MEGAVIBES!!!!! Being a free agent myself, I can appreciate some of what you're going through. Go, Cilla!
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We will probably see The Queen this evening.
Just the one?
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Well, the Turner's Boston Terrorists sure look like S&V extras:
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They may look like S&V extras but they sound like idiots, if you heard their "press conference."
Still...bombings...Massacheusetts...2 men picked up...wonder if we're missing a cross-promotion opportunity?
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Hmmmm...spending Valentine's Day watching penguins making whoopee!
Just the ticket.........................................no t.
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In the end, they lose more money.
After a four month run, are you sure they are losing money?
der Brucer
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That Evil Dead e-mail is pathetic. It's the new trend, however - shows announce a closing, do that sort of thing, then pull out a few more losing weeks saying "it's a miracle" and "the public wants us to stay." In the end, they lose more money.
They are doing something similar with the "Friends of the Strand" theatre, along the lines of the "Save the Fox" campaign years ago. They are giving a March 1st deadline and throwing around the words "Wrecking ball" when there is no such threat. They think by lying to the public it will get them off their a** to donate. A pretty lame tactic that some people are beginning to see through.
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They may look like S&V extras but they sound like idiots, if you heard their "press conference."
Still...bombings...Massacheusetts...2 men picked up...wonder if we're missing a cross-promotion opportunity?
If you're lucky, they'll get picked-up under the Patriot Act and be held incommunicado - then you get your "opportunity".
der Brucer
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Being a free agent myself...
Lordy, Girl, you still givin' it away ;D
der Brucer
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ProfessorBainbridge (http://www.professorbainbridge.com/2007/02/everything_is_p.html)der Brucer
That's a great quote!
The whole thing is so stupid. If the Boston police hadn't investigated it, people would be up in arms. The CN is stupid for pulling a stunt like that. Sure, they are getting publicity, but what a stupid way to go about doing it. These earthlings are STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!
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Lordy, Girl, you still givin' it away ;D
Only to a priviledged few...
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Lordy, Girl, you still givin' it away ;D
Oh, you WERE talking about editing, weren't you? ;)
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The whole thing is so stupid. If the Boston police hadn't investigated it, people would be up in arms. The CN is stupid for pulling a stunt like that. Sure, they are getting publicity, but what a stupid way to go about doing it. These earthlings are STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!
At the risk of sounding like Cillaliz - I suspect that how the devices would be perceived in today's "terror-phobic" environment never crossed anybody's mind. If that stunt had been pulled in 2000, it would have gotten great press.
der Brucer
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And one for Manderley.
....and Tara.....
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Friday....it's Friday....Happy Happy Friday!
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elmore, I didn't know Brahms had written songs for Gypsy.
You don't know the famous "Alles ist sprungen auf Rosen"?
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OUCH - Instant Fixer-Upper"
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der Brucer
Only $359,000.
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They may look like S&V extras but they sound like idiots, if you heard their "press conference."
Still...bombings...Massacheusetts...2 men picked up...wonder if we're missing a cross-promotion opportunity?
I thought these guys were hilarious at their press conference, especially the way they were pissing off the news reporters because they kept talking about their hair (they repeatedly stated that their lawyer told them not to talk about the charges, but they would only answer questions about their hair.)
Personally, I think this stunt has been blown up all out of proportion. And even in this day and age, what idiot would mistake a sign with lights for a terrorist device? If it were a bomb of some kind, would whoever made it really have wanted to call attention to it by putting lights all over it? It's like something the Joker or Riddler would do in a Batman comic--plant a bomb with a big "?" or a smiling jester face painted on it.
I think this is an indication that the terrorist have won--we live in fear.
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"Save the Fox" campaign
Francis Marion?
der Brucer
No Michael J. jokes, please
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I think this is an indication that the terrorist have won--we live in fear.
The Land of the Free to be totally paranoid and terrified.
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And even in this day and age, what idiot would mistake a sign with lights for a terrorist device? If it were a bomb of some kind, would whoever made it really have wanted to call attention to it by putting lights all over it? It's like something the Joker or Riddler would do in a Batman comic--plant a bomb with a big "?" or a smiling jester face painted on it.
Like sitting in a plane trying to light your shoe-bomb with a match?
If I were a Bostonian, I'd appreicate the police's "better save than sorry" attitude.
The sad truth is that the proximate reality of terrorism has changed our perceptions.
der Brucer
der Brucer
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After a four month run, are you sure they are losing money?
der Brucer
After a four month run of papering houses, half-price tickets, and not full houses, sure I think they're losing money. Like most off-B'way shows, they will lose their entire investment.
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I'm wondering if the CN guys could use a "reasonable person" standard to say that 8 other cities didn't react the way Boston did, so that your typical "reasonable city personnel" would not have reacted that way.
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Office vibes to Cilla
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I'm wondering if the CN guys could use a "reasonable person" standard to say that 8 other cities didn't react the way Boston did, so that your typical "reasonable city personnel" would not have reacted that way.
Confused, I am, by this term "CN guys".
Is that a short variation of "Cable News Network"? And do those guys represent CNN or a company hired by Turner Broadcasting?
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I shall now be on my way to work with Miss Yvette Lawrence, after which I shall return briefly.
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Confused, I am, by this term "CN guys".
Is that a short variation of "Cable News Network"? And do those guys represent CNN or a company hired by Turner Broadcasting?
DR Ron, CN is Cartoon Network.
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I shall not be on my way to work with Miss Yvette Lawrence, owing to the fact that she called and has no voice.
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I shall now have to rethink the first part of Ye Olde Day.
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I think this is an indication that the terrorist have won--we live in fear.
"We live in fear"? Some more than others. Some were always quite fearful--now they have something to blame. I concur with your other point--that there's a lot of stupidity mixed in. We spend millions of dollars to fight terrorism--I'm not quarreling with that--but how does one fight stupidity?
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A cold is a dish best served chicken soup.
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Assuming Ms. Yvette Lawrence has a cold which is affecting her voice, that is.
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TO SERVE COLD is a cookbook, or maybe it should be.
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Gefilte is a fish best served cold.
Lorraine is a quiche best served cold.
Lillian is a Gish best serv - well, never mind.
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DR Ron, CN is Cartoon Network.
OHHHHHH....I get it now.
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Good golly, but it seems like we've been on page 5 forever.
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And ever and ever and ever.
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Now this is more like it!
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What I couldn't figure out is why the Cartoon Network would use a promotion of a cartoon character giving the finger? It just seems rather vulgar for a kids network.
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The Land of the Free to be totally paranoid and terrified.
Let's see, I remember:
When I was 5, I was told to cover the lighted dial on radio so the German bombers couldn't spot us. All the windows in the house were outfitted with black window shades and there were periodic air raids with much siren wailing. The family moved to a rural inland area to be "safer" from air attack.
When I was in school we had frequent drop and cover drills in preparation for a nuclear attack.
As a new family man I had to evacuate my wife and new-born from the Norfolk, VA area prior to my emergency deployment during the Cuban Missile crisis.
As a junior Naval officer I had to brief my crew on the special precautions need while going ashore in Istanbul because Turkish Nationalist Terrorists had issued specific death threats against our crew. (Sort of reminding me of the few years before when I had to advise the members of my crew that their black shipmates were not welcome at the Special Events planned for us in Savannah, GA.)
As a Shore Patrol Officer, being warned by the French Police which Arab areas of Marseilles had to be avoided (even they were afraid to go there).
In 1967 checking the status of our nuclear warheads while we were tearing through the Med toward Egypt after they (we thought) had attacked the Liberty.
1986, sitting on my couch in Long Beach, watching TV coverage of the DC9 aircraft that had just plunged into a neighboring town, killing 82, and wiping out a neighborhood
1987, cowering in a doorway while the Whittier Narrows earthquake almost destroyed the house.
1992, planning a safe route home after watching a poor trucker pulled from his truck and near beat to death not too far away. Finding almost all the stores closed - shopped for sacks at the corner Liquor store which had armed guards posted out side and on the roof; watched the. Rodney King riots on TV, went outside to see the flames rising from the stores in the neighborhood struck by rioters.
2001 watched World Trade Center come down.
Do I live in any more fear, today - no!. (Maybe I'm numb.)
der Brucer
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I'm wondering if the CN guys could use a "reasonable person" standard to say that 8 other cities didn't react the way Boston did, so that your typical "reasonable city personnel" would not have reacted that way.
One could argue that the Boston folks were more alert than other cities.
der Brucer
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Thanks, Ron for the great Birthday Page.
It's official. This evening we will be seeing a motion picture entitled "The Queen" starring Golden Globe and SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Award Winner Helen Mirren.
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That's because we have!
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What I couldn't figure out is why the Cartoon Network would use a promotion of a cartoon character giving the finger? It just seems rather vulgar for a kids network.
Most of the shows on the network are very vulgar, but this is the first time I've seen it put out there for the general public. I don't think it's a good idea, either, especially with young kids who imitate things they see and don't understand why it's not OK to flip off the driver in the car next to you. The Adult Swim block is a late-night block of programming so most young kids probably wouldn't see it. Some of the stuff is very funny and weird, but often I feel like I have to wade through too much crap for a few nuggets of good stuff. Kind of like television in general...
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At the risk of sounding like Cillaliz - I suspect that how the devices would be perceived in today's "terror-phobic" environment never crossed anybody's mind. If that stunt had been pulled in 2000, it would have gotten great press.
der Brucer
God forbid you should sound like me DerB ;)
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Working in a federal office after 911 will really show you the over reaction. I had a homeland security guy call me and ask what our plan was in case our office was attached by ballistic missles. I burst out laughing. I said "Well if it's during working hours I'll probably be dead, so I really don't care what happens " He wasn't amused. So I said "Does your mother know you call people and ask these questions" He finally started laughing, but he was a strange duck.
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Thanks, Ron for the great Birthday Page.
It's official. This evening we will be seeing a motion picture entitled "The Queen" starring Golden Globe and SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Award Winner Helen Mirren.
'wekkum!
Enjoy the movie. I hope to see it very soon, as well.
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God forbid you should sound like me DerB ;)
Two peas in a pod.
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We also had to sit in a courtroom and have the color coated terror alert system explained to us. Trust me, it makes no sense what-so-ever
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Thanks for all the vibes. I'll know something next week and will keep you posted. A friend of mine who is a solo lawyer and a cpa has offered to help me set up my books on the computer so I can do the business side easier than I did last time around. Cool beans.
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I was knocked off my ISP this morning just as I was wishing Ben
The Best Of All Possible Worlds today on his birthday.
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Here is song for ANT to sing to our birthday boy
Ben, the two of us need look no more
We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
I'll never be alone
And you, my friend, will see
You've got a friend in me
(you've got a friend in me)
Ben, you're always running here and there
You feel you're not wanted anywhere
If you ever look behind
And don't like what you find
There's one thing you should know
You've got a place to go
(you've got a place to go)
I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it's "us", now it's "we"
I used to say "I" and "me"
Now it's "us", now it's "we"
Ben, most people would turn you away
I don't listen to a word they say
They don't see you as I do
I wish they would try to
I'm sure they'd think again
If they had a friend like Ben
(a friend) Like Ben
(like Ben) Like Ben
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God forbid you should sound like me DerB ;)
Hey - I have lots of "lawyer" practice. As you may, or may not, know, in the Military, lawyerly duties below the General Courts Martial level can be performed by regular officers. I have performed trial duties is gobs (a Naval pun) of Trials. I was a much sought after Defense Counsel until Command got fed up with losing. They couldn't "forbid" me to defend, but they executed a more devious plan - I was always appointed the Trial counsel (prosecutor). One of my more entertaining court moments was when I cross-examined a defense witness and elicited testimony to the advantage the defense. When I was called out for an explanation, I pointed out that as Trial Counsel my sworn duty was to ensure a fair trial; even if the defense was a boob, it was my job to get all the facts before the court. Special Courts Martial are all about getting PTA's (Pre-Trail Agreements - like a copping a plea). It was my job to negotiate the pleas and then present them, privately, to command for his consideration.
Unfortunately, PTA or no, the system still required going through the motions; therefore, court was convened, the accused pled guilty, matters in extenuation and mitigation were heard; the court then deliberated and awarded a sentence. When the Court found out that there was a pre-trial deal that chopped off a lot of their sentence, they were usually pissed.
One more "trying" episode involved an idiot defense lawyer who offered exculpatory evidence under "mitigation" - the Trial Judge almost through out the Guilty plea, which would have voided the PTA, and put the defendant in considerable jeopardy.
In retrospect, the defendants got a better deal with me prosecuting than they would have with me defending.
der Brucer
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but he was a strange duck.
Did he whack like a duck? (An Ugly Betty joke).
der Brucer
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Last night, DR Jennifer posted:
DR RonP, i have a question re: something you said. You wrote that oliver's aunt got rid of her dad (he was abusing her) and also got rid of her brother (oliver's dad). I think you are right. But after watching the show I did not think the aunt killed oliver's dad (or knew her brother was abusing oliver). I thought that we saw images/dreams of maggie (the doll) talking to oliver telling him to get rid of his dad. I had assumed that maggie was actually the mastermind telling the kids to kill their parents.
Actually, when Allison confronted Oliver's aunt and said, "You're going to get away with it, you know", that was when I reckoned Allison wasn't just referring to the death of the woman's father, but also the brother.
She had already gotten away with the first death. Allison didn't suggest Oliver took the ladder away. It would have been a bit of a chore for him to do that, anyway.
And, as she left and saw Oliver, he said he forgot where Maggie (the doll) was...that he didn't need her anymore.
It made me believe the doll wasn't really a bad entity.
I may be wrong, of course....just opining away.
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color coated
Want a chance to edit?
der Brucer
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Did he whack like a duck? (An Ugly Betty joke).
der Brucer
AFLAC....
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Two peas in a pod.
Sounds like a set-up for a peaness joke (Food Network humor).
der Brucer
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Thanks Michael for the wishes and the song lyrics!
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I shall not be on my way to work with Miss Yvette Lawrence, owing to the fact that she called and has no voice.
aww poor thing....Good luck to her on getting better quickly!
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I was knocked off my ISP this morning....
Was that because of the weather, DR Michael S? Are you OK?
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Back from doing errands and giving my car a well-needed bath. It looks quite spiffy now. The clouds don't seem to want to let the sun come out.
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Got a call from the gal who won that talent contest I judged a while back. She now has to put together an act and my name was on a list she was given by the owner of the club, of people who do this sort of thing. I'm meeting with her on Sunday, but I'm not sure it's something I want to do - we'll see.
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Do I live in any more fear, today - no!. (Maybe I'm numb.)
der Brucer
Although your life experiences, DER BRUCER, and mine are of course different, our conclusions are the same. There is and always has been risk. What I think has changed is that an attack on our soil has made many people realize that the government/God/whatever cannot or does not protect us from all mayhem. Those individuals therefore feel a greater threat than they did previously. In my view, prior to 9/11 many people were in denial--and THAT has changed.
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Edisaurus, I guess it has been a LONG time since I watched the Cartoon Network...last time I checked they were showing Yogi Bear and the Flintstones.
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Hoo and Ray!
Mr UPS just showed up with a package from DeepDiscountDVD:
The New Doctor Who - Season Two
Forbidden Planet - 50th Anniversary SE
I will have one happy chef tonight.
der Brucer
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On a clear day
You can see page seven
It's so close yet so far
On a clear day
Seven would be heaven
So let's get off page six now
And reach for the star
You are posting
Yet the page remains the same
Where's Jose
Well, I must say
That he's the one we'll have to blame
On a clear day
On a clear day
You can see page seven, then fourteen, then sixteen, then twenty
And then lots more.
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While I was creating my new lyric, look what happened.
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my name was on a list ... of people who do this sort of thing.
Hmm.. wonder how many of us are on some list or other of people "who do this sort of thing" ::)
der Brucer
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Ooops! I hit the wrong key and all sorts of strange things happened.
Well, I was saying that I am indeed altogether TOO SERIOUS today and will lighten up. (I can hear BK saying, "Yes, DO!!")
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Those individuals therefore feel a greater threat than they did previously. In my view, prior to 9/11 many people were in denial--and THAT has changed.
Well, on some issues - but then consider:
Number of unintended pregnancies
STD epidemics
Drunk Drivers
Teenagers starting to smoke
Not wearing helmets or seat belts
or, a BK favorite, driving while phoning.
Where is the Fear when we need it?
Then there is the misdirected fear:
after 9/11 these was much discussion of the danger of flying, little discussion about the danger of being in a high-rise.
der Brucer
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Well, I was saying that I am indeed altogether TOO SERIOUS today
Shucks, you and I can host "GOTH DAY on HHW"
der Brucer
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of our best and brightest, one-time Dangermouse, and all-time cool dude: MR. BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Edisaurus, I guess it has been a LONG time since I watched the Cartoon Network...last time I checked they were showing Yogi Bear and the Flintstones.
That's right! They now have a whole 'nother network devoted to such things, called "Boomerang"---cartoons from the baby boomer era:
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/boomerang/index.html
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Well, on some issues - but then consider:
Number of unintended pregnancies
STD epidemnics
Drunk Drivers
Teenagers starting to smoke
Not wearing helmets or seat belts
or, a BK favorite, driving while phoning.
Where is the Fear when we need it?
Then there is the misdirected fear:
after 9/11 these was much discussion of the danger of flying, little discussion about the danger of being in a high-rise.
der Brucer
Well, must agree with you. Let me ask you this: since much (but certainly not all) of the bad behavior you cite is generational, do you think that the under-30 crowd is more reckless today than in the past?
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Was that because of the weather, DR Michael S? Are you OK?
The weather is fine. Typical south Florida weather.
Although I do have a backache. Other than that, I'm Okay
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Shucks, you and I can host "GOTH DAY on HHW"
der Brucer
I just got a big laugh out of that!
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The weather is fine. Typical south Florida weather.
Although I do have a backache. Other than that, I'm Okay
We were all afraid you'd been swept off to Oz in a cyclone.
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DR GEORGE - my DaVinci DVD had no problems on either Disc.
Thanks. I don't know what could've happend. :-\
I have no problem with THE DIVINCI CODE DVD.
I don't have it, so no problem.
Well, thanks for checking! ;)
DR George:
My DA VINCI CODE DVD played just fine in three different DVD players. First saw it at best friend John's house, and then I've watched it two more times on different players at my house.
Thanks, too.
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Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning, so Spring is right around the corner.
It's global warming, I tell ya! It's the end of the world!
;D
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Happy Birthday DR Iris, wherever you be!
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I enjoyed Aqua Teen Hunger Force for awhile a couple years back. The little guy, Ignignokt was a rude little alien who appeared on just a few episodes. He and his buddy Err were primitive 2D video game-looking guys whose hubris was at odds with how primitive they looked. They would threaten to attack with the "Quad-Laser" and it would just shoot a pathetic little video pellet like an early Atari game. They were kind of amusing.
This idiotic stunt is a function of idiot marketing people running wild.
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Thanks Rodz!!!
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This idiotic stunt is a function of idiot marketing people running wild.
Third party marketing people, at that!
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It's global warming, I tell ya! It's the end of the world!
;D
Actually, that's what people have been saying today. I don't remember the exact stats, but it was something like Phil having not seen his shadow only four times during his first eighty years as the official Groundhog, and then not seeing it eleven times during the past twenty years.
So yes, it does all add up to Global Warming.
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Global warming is a dish best served cold.
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Third party marketing people, at that!
Yes, I want to hire a company called Interference Marketing and be surprised when they do something uncalled for.
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Bon Anniversaire à notre cher lecteur BEN!
(Hey! If you ever make it to Oz, stop in Paris first, since it's closer!)
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Wanted to share this fascinating article found in today's edition of the International Herald Tribune!
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/02/01/features/jazz.php
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Had a quick lunch and then I had to do my usual Friday errands like visiting the bank and mailing some stuff and then shopping for groceries. I'm always so glad when those chores are over for the week.
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Oh, boy! I wish Global Warming were a joke! Unfortunately.....
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I started my afternoon of viewing with last night's MY NAME IS EARL. Earl was trying to make amends with Pierre, a French citizen who was once a foreign exchange student whom he treated shabbily.
Pretty funny in spots, especially Joy and her usual screwy view of things.
The actor playing Pierre was eeriely similar to Sasha Baron Cohen playing the French race car driver in TALLADEGA NIGHTS.
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Next came a funny episode of THE OFFICE where there were two showers in anticipation of next week's wedding of Phyllis and Bob Vance. A Ben Franklin "enactor" was the "stripper" at the ladies' party while a real female stripper was hired for the men's party. All of the Ben Franklin stuff was priceless, and Michael's growing discomfort when given a lap dance was also very funny, especially when his guilt caused him to call his girl friend to confess his "sin."
And, of course, the continuing saga of Jim, Pam, and Karen has all us fans wondering what's going to happen next.
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SMALLVILLE had another fun episode revolving around Clark's brush with red kryptonite, always an eye-opening (and sexy) experience when "Bad Clark" comes out to play.
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Finished out the afternoon with last night's SCRUBS, a not especially funny outing revolving around Dr. Kelso's and his tendency to slack off of doing any actual work. There's a man in a lot of pain and disapppointment if the writers would ever dig beneath the surface of his sarcasm and indifference.
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I shall not be on my way to work with Miss Yvette Lawrence, owing to the fact that she called and has no voice.
....so......how did you know it was she?
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Actually, that's what people have been saying today. I don't remember the exact stats, but it was something like Phil having not seen his shadow only four times during his first eighty years as the official Groundhog, and then not seeing it eleven times during the past twenty years.
Happiness is a warm groundhog. Served cold.
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And one for marketing.
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Back from lunch. Had a salad and fish 'n chips. Fresh fish. Really tasty. Malt vinegar, to boot.
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Page Eight! Page Eight!
On a very important date!
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In honour of the birthday of star Pebbles I shall play the two top 40 hits here in OZ by Pebbles & Bambam.
"Open Up Your Heart" and "Daddy".
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I may also play "Ben" and "When Iris Eyes Are Smiling"
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Now back to page 4 or thereabouts. Was not I DtM. I've not heard that Carly as yet.
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Oh, Tom....are you a Carly Simon fan?
I've recently obtained "Moonlight Serenade" and I've just ordered her DVD "Moonlight Serenade: Live on the Queen Mary 2."
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Hoo and Ray!
Mr UPS just showed up with a package from DeepDiscountDVD:
The New Doctor Who - Season Two....
Oh my goodness! :o I totally forgot to order this! I must do so NOW! (especially since I just got paid.)
:)
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Who?
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We were all afraid you'd been swept off to Oz in a cyclone.
There are worse places than OZ.
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I went on a tear and cleaned the CD closet and now I am running late and I must hie myself to LACC to see various and sundried one-acts.
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This day isn't moving as quickly as I'd hoped it would.
The past hour has been an eternity.
If I can make it till 3 p.m., I'm good to go.
Otherwise, I'm gonna be miserable.
And yes, there's not much going on here today.
So...BAM...y'all are IT!
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I went on a tear and cleaned the CD closet and now I am running late and I must hie myself to LACC to see various and sundried one-acts.
So...you keep 'em in a closet. That's the ticket. By "cleaned", I'm guessing you mean put away, dusted, straightened.
No sign of the word "out" after "cleaned".
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Lord, I see little one-acts played out several times a week here at work and, sometimes, on the streets of Oakland.
Most involve little hissy fits...but they're high drama, nonetheless.
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In honor of her birthday:
Elaine is a Stritch best served cold.
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I don't know why it amazes me that Elaine Stritch was only in her 40's when she first sang "Ladies Who Lunch" and Yvonne de Carlo was only in her 40's when she first sang "I'm Still Here."
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60's is the new 40's , isn't it?
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Oh, Tom....are you a Carly Simon fan?
I've recently obtained "Moonlight Serenade" and I've just ordered her DVD "Moonlight Serenade: Live on the Queen Mary 2."
Yes Ron. "Torch" is one of my all time favourite CDs. "Film Noir" and "My Romance" are also wonderful. "Anthology" is an excellent collection. I did find the Christmas Album a tad disappointing.
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Got no DVDs in the mail today.
GGRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
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And now off to mop the kitchen - ugh!
WBBL.
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Cold is a temperature best served cold.
Has that been done?
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In a particularly fallow time in pop music (mid to late '80s) we had a popstar Pebbles here in the states who had a hit "Mercedes Boy"
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54 is the new 40 ;D
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Yes Ron. "Torch" is one of my all time favourite CDs. "Film Noir" and "My Romance" are also wonderful.
"Film Noir", with arrangements by Van Dyke Parks, who also conducted.
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Yes Ron. "Torch" is one of my all time favourite CDs. "Film Noir" and "My Romance" are also wonderful. "Anthology" is an excellent collection. I did find the Christmas Album a tad disappointing.
I'd rather hear her sing "In the Wee Small Hours..." than anyone else.
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54 is the new 40 ;D
No, no, no.....60 is the new 40.
54 is the new 34.
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It's a coldish day in our offices. I see the sun has finally weasled its way through the fog/cloud layer...just in time to be consumed by the newly arriving fog layer.
But my footses are a bit chilly.
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I may also play "Ben" and "When Iris Eyes Are Smiling"
OH, I remember as song that they sang on The Flintstones that I absolutely loved when I was a kid...I wonder if it was one of those?
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It is a beautiful day here today.
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And one for Mahler
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(since it's La Stritch's birthday)
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Will send you the Pebbles and Bamm Bamm tracks Michael.
Open Up Your Heart
The Lord Is Counting On You
Daddy
The World Is Full Of Joys
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Will send you the Pebbles and Bamm Bamm tracks Michael.
Open Up Your Heart
The Lord Is Counting On You
Daddy
The World Is Full Of Joys
What? No Bobby Goldsboro?
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And one for Mahler
Mahler is a Gustav best served...whatever. ::)
;)
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fascinating article
True - thanx for sharing
der Brucer
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Malt vinegar, to boot.
Me, I preder Kiwi polish.
der Brucer
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Me, I preder Kiwi polish.
der Brucer
The fruit or the bird?
(Btw, kiwis are NOT Polish! ;))
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Me, I preder Kiwi polish.
der Brucer
You mean you prefer, fer Brucer!
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I may also play "Ben"
Michael Jackson's rat song?
der brucer
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FIRST (ANNUAL?) HHW THEATER TICKET GIVEAWAY
But seriously, due to my work schedule, I have two extra tickets to the Thursday night performance of FOLLIES at City Center. They're OK seats, in the center of the second row of the mid-mezz (the section right behind the Grand Tier) - and one of those tickets can be yours TOTALLY FREE if you're an HHW poster and you're the first or second to Private Message me by Saturday 10 AM EST.
After that, i'll offer them to non-HHW-ers, but I wanted to offer them here first.
Only string attached is you have to pick up the ticket(s) from me at our place at 43rd & 10th.
NOTE: AS OF 10:45 PM EST, THE TICKETS ARE GONE!!!!!!! SO GLAD THEY'RE GOING TO GOOD USE.
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You mean you prefer, fer Brucer!
S%#T - that's two this year!
der Brucer
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What? No Bobby Goldsboro?
Honey I miss you. Little broomstick cowboy etc. Wonderful stuff. Watching Scotty grow! And of course the maudlin "Molly" from before his "Honey" days.
The Pebbles and Bamm Bamm "Daddy" is just the gender changed B J "Everybody's Out of Town" Thomas hit "Mama".
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Michael Jackson's rat song?
der brucer
I OBJECT vehemently! DR Ben is no rat at all, and no ratatouille either! ;)
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But seriously,
Seriously?! Coming from you, that's hilarious!! ;)
It takes some time to adapt!
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S%#T - that's two this year!
der Brucer
... and We've Only Just Begun!
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Hi DRs and H/Ks........Hi dear Esteemed and guapo BK --
I can only pop in for a minute, but I will send a birthday wish to sometimes DR Iris...
and also, A HUGE GINORMOUS, EGANTIC, FABULOUS, SPECTACULAR BEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO --- Dear BEN !!!! ---
One of the most interesting, kindest, sweetest, talented, and caring people on this here planet !!
Ah haz spoken !!
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FIRST (ANNUAL?) HHW THEATER TICKET GIVEAWAY
But seriously, due to my work schedule, I have two extra tickets to the Thursday night performance of FOLLIES at City Center. They're OK seats, in the center of the second row of the mid-mezz (the section right behind the Grand Tier) - and one of those tickets can be yours TOTALLY FREE if you're an HHW poster and you're the first or second to Private Message me by Saturday 10 AM EST.
After that, i'll offer them to non-HHW-ers, but I wanted to offer them here first.
Only string attached is you have to pick up the ticket(s) from me at our place at 43rd & 10th.
The Grand Tier must be a character from The Mikado!
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Hi DRs and H/Ks........Hi dear Esteemed and guapo BK --
I can only pop in for a minute, but I will send a birthday wish to sometimes DR Iris...
and also, A HUGE GINORMOUS, EGANTIC, FABULOUS, SPECTACULAR BEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO --- Dear BEN !!!! ---
One of the most interesting, kindest, sweetest, talented, and caring people on this here planet !!
Ah haz spoken !!
I guess what THEY say about Ben must be true then!! :)
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And very big and warm "Boo-key hugs" to DR Cason, with congratulations on all of your hard work turning out well.
So now, oh pixie-like Boo-key who is multi-faceted ......PICTURES boy, we want PICTURES of your productions!!
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S%#T - that's two this year!
Two hundred?
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WOO HOO!!! I got the call. The office will be held until July for me with only a one month deposit. They will paint, fix a couple ceiling tile and either clean or replace the carpet. Thank you all for the vibes.
If you didn't guess, it's in the Orpheum building. They built the theater in the center of the building and surrounded it with office space. It's a perfect space for me. 2 offices and a reception area. It's small, but the rent is too. I am so psyched
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Let me ask you this: since much (but certainly not all) of the bad behavior you cite is generational, do you think that the under-30 crowd is more reckless today than in the past?
Let's take them one at a time:
Unintended pregnancies - certainly the under30 crowd is less concerned than were those of us now in the Golden Years - but two added factors come into play: the relative ease of abortion and the lack of social stigma (add to this a welfare system that abets teens who want to be Mommies).
STDs: a major problem in the AARP crowd!
STDs Running Rampant In Retirement Community (http://www.local6.com/news/9283707/detail.html)
Doctor Blames Viagra, Lack Of Sex Education
Doctors said sexually transmitted diseases among senior citizens are running rampant at a popular Central Florida retirement community, according to a Local 6 News report.
A gynecologist at The Villages community near Orlando, Fla., said she treats more cases of herpes and the human papilloma virus in the retirement community than she did in the city of Miami.
(Since the Villages received the brunt of today's storms, I suspect Jerry Falwell will say it's God's punishment for their reckless behavior)
Drunk drivers - I suspect that the under 30s crowd is no more reckless than the rest of the adult population.
Teen age smoking - mainly attributable to teens' sense of invulnerability (Which all of us shared to some degree) and to poor parental examples (My son-in-law still puffs away!)
Not wearing helmets or seat belts - probably less common in the under 30 crowd
Driving while phoning - again probably not generational (except that a larger percentage of under 30s have phones); again, the sense of invulnerability comes into play.(I used to shave while driving to work regularly) - after the advent of portable electric razors)
Actual I think socio-economic class also comes into play. Teens from economically deprived urban areas have little expectation of ever reaching 30 and so act with careless abandon
It is tautological to suggest that teenagers act immaturely.
It is also the case that learning drivers will always have more accidents than experienced drivers and that novice drinkers will have problems learning when to stop - these facts are true regardless of the "starting" age.
In conclusion - there is some fault with the under 30s crowd, but I think the over 40s crowd needs to shoulder a lot of the blame
In summary - blame Jose.
der Brucer
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I OBJECT vehemently! DR Ben is no rat at all, and no ratatouille either! ;)
But this is the object of the song's affection:
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der Brucer
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Two hundred?
I should be entitled to one for each of 5,000 fingers!
der Brucer
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If you didn't guess, it's in the Orpheum building.
Lawyer's office in the Orpheum building?
How Dashiell Hammett.
der Brucer
Furnishing it in appropriate retro style would be fun!
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Congratulations, DR Cillaliz! I thought it was the theatre building - how cool.
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Location location location congrats to Cillaliz
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Hi all! I got off of the phone a little while ago with VixMom and she said you sweet people were worried because of the storm.
We're fine--That was to the North of us.
Happiest of Birthdays to DR Ben!!!!!!
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Woody is regaling himself with Dr. Who (Season Two) out-takes.
They even generated some CGI out-takes.
(Eat yer heart out, George!)
der Brucer
But he gets the boot at 8 for Ghost Whisperer
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WOO HOO!!! I got the call. The office will be held until July for me with only a one month deposit. They will paint, fix a couple ceiling tile and either clean or replace the carpet. Thank you all for the vibes.
If you didn't guess, it's in the Orpheum building. They built the theater in the center of the building and surrounded it with office space. It's a perfect space for me. 2 offices and a reception area. It's small, but the rent is too. I am so psyched
Congratulations! It sounds like a wonderful place. :D
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Woody is regaling himself with Dr. Who (Season Two) out-takes.
They even generated some CGI out-takes.
(Eat yer heart out, George!)
der Brucer
Enjoy! I ordered a copy a little while ago and will assume that it'll arrive sometime next week...I hope. :)
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Birthday Felicitations to our DRs Ben and the Occasional Iris!
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Occasional Iris? Isn't that one of those Merchant / Ivory films?
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Congrats to DR Cillaliz! A new office! Woo and Hoo!
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DR Danise, I'm glad you are okay! I was worried about you and DR Michael Shayne. I too spoke to our DR vixmom, who's quite busy with work and who sends her love to all of you. She's enjoying the new job but her hours are quite long. I told her to buy as second computer so she, Steve, and the vister aren't fighting for time on one.
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Great news, Cillaliz!
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Good to hear from you, Danise. I was pretty sure that was nowhere near you, but glad you checked in.
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Thanks for the good wishes. Actually going retro is a very good idea. I'm going to hit the used office furniture stores and see what I can find.
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Working in a federal office after 911 will really show you the over reaction. I had a homeland security guy call me and ask what our plan was in case our office was attached by ballistic missles. I burst out laughing. I said "Well if it's during working hours I'll probably be dead, so I really don't care what happens " He wasn't amused. So I said "Does your mother know you call people and ask these questions" He finally started laughing, but he was a strange duck.
On 9/11 (which was very early in the morning in the West) one of my co-workers stayed home. Nothing wrong with that, a lot of people did. But my co-worker was out for the rest of the week. When she came back the next week, she said that after the attacks she was just terrified to be in our building.
Ah, yes, after the World Trade Center and then The Pentagon; the next place I would hit would be the Welfare Office in Tacoma, Washington!
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Danise, so glad you are ok. I was worried about both you and Michael, but especially you because one of the maps I looked at had a big red arrow that was over your area....
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DR Danise - thanks for checking in and letting us know you're OK.
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Great news, Danise! :D
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Hopefully, your area will stay safe for a long time.
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Happy birthday Dear Reader Ben!
And happy birthday Occasional Iris!
Congratulations Dear Reader Cillaliz!
And congratulations Dear Reader Cason!
Whew!
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On 9/11 (which was very early in the morning in the West) one of my co-workers stayed home. Nothing wrong with that, a lot of people did. But my co-worker was out for the rest of the week. When she came back the next week, she said that after the attacks she was just terrified to be in our building.
Ah, yes, after the World Trade Center and then The Pentagon; the next place I would hit would be the Welfare Office in Tacoma, Washington!
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My sentiments, exactly. Truly...what was (is) there to be afraid of??
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY IRIS :)
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I have just finished eating a dish best served cold: ice cream. And before that I had another dish best served cold: gazpacho soup.
One of the preschool teachers today was telling her class was Groundhog Day is all about and they thought she was making it up. They also couldn't pronounce the groundhog's name. I don't think I can either. I think Staten Island Chuck has a better name.
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Danise, so glad you are ok. I was worried about both you and Michael, but especially you because one of the maps I looked at had a big red arrow that was over your area....
I’m glad I didn’t see your map, mine indicated Danise, Michael & my nephew were all fine.
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From Cason:
Back from opening night, and I have to say I am a VERY proud papa. The finished product of my show was light years beyond my wildest expectations. The transformation from even two days ago (when my parents saw it) is astounding. It really is amazing what happens when you get an audience in there. Lots of compliments all around and my heart was about ready to burst out of my chest when I got to talk with my cast afterwards. Again, thank you for all of the good vibes -- and keep sending them tomorrow and Saturday for each and every one of the one-acts!
:D :D :D Continued good vibes!
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Congratulations, Cilla, on acquiring the fancy new digs...and the relief you've long needed.
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Home at last.
Home at last.
Thank the almighty
I'm home at last.
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Der Brucer is probably still snuffling a bit from "Ghost Whisperer".
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GOOD VIBES TO CASON!!!!
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I am in the throes of my early evening torpor...would love to just drop into bed and snooze.
But I have groceries to put up, food to pull out, and things to start fixin' for my dinner.
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My sentiments, exactly. Truly...what was (is) there to be afraid of??
She might have been afraid of missing that opportunity to get off work with an excuse that no one dared ridicule.
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Thanks for the good wishes. Actually going retro is a very good idea. I'm going to hit the used office furniture stores and see what I can find.
Hit some of the regular places like Salvation Army and Good Will, too.
Some folks have some nice office furniture in their homes that they donate when they buy new!
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I told her to buy as second computer so she, Steve, and the vister aren't fighting for time on one.
I told her the same thing!
Thank you all for the good wishes. Like I told Vixmom, it's been different with Mom these past months. By the time I get home, cook supper, feed the dogs, do the dishes, spend some time with Mom, I'm so tired that all I do I turn on the boob tube for a bit of mindless enjoyment then I go to bed. That's on the nights I don't have laundry or something else to do.
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Congratulations, Cilla, on acquiring the fancy new digs...and the relief you've long needed.
The real relief won't come for a while, but having a place to go and a date I'm leaving makes it real and helps a lot. Today I also found a mentor in immigration law who is very excited about helping me learn that practice. He's in Omaha, where the nearest immigration service is located. It's an area of law that no one in Sioux City practices and there is a big need for it. It's something I really think I'll enjoy.
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Oh, I have to tell you all the news. You know how some of you get snow days? Well, we received an email today that our building has MAJOR plumbing problems. We may not be able to report to work on Monday!
So we're hoping to have the nations first Potty day! A super bowl of a different sort!
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LOL Danise!
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So we're hoping to have the nations first Potty day! A super bowl of a different sort!
This actually made me go "Tee hee hee." I think I've been hanging out with too many three-year-olds.
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Lord, I see little one-acts played out several times a week here at work and, sometimes, on the streets of Oakland.
Most involve little hissy fits...but they're high drama, nonetheless.
DR RON, I never thought about it that way. I must keep this in mind. :)
Your comments are quite amusing.
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Did I mention that the secretary who forgets things forgot to see if everyone was gone and locked the office and armed the alarm while I was still in my office working? Luckily I figured she did that and sprinted down the hall and disarmed the alarm before it started going off.
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And I think I shall now be off to bed. Have a wonderful evening everyone.
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I'm off. Thanks everyone for sharing my good news. It's been fun to tell you all about it
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WOO HOO!!! I got the call. The office will be held until July for me with only a one month deposit. They will paint, fix a couple ceiling tile and either clean or replace the carpet. Thank you all for the vibes.
If you didn't guess, it's in the Orpheum building. They built the theater in the center of the building and surrounded it with office space. It's a perfect space for me. 2 offices and a reception area. It's small, but the rent is too. I am so psyched
Congratulations, CILLALIZ! I'm quite happy for you.
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MBarnum-Is your brother still our FedEx delivery guy?
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Let's take them one at a time:
STDs: a major problem in the AARP crowd!
DER BRUCER, you always find such interesting news that I hear nowhere else. I was not aware of this.
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The real relief won't come for a while, but having a place to go and a date I'm leaving makes it real and helps a lot. Today I also found a mentor in immigration law who is very excited about helping me learn that practice. He's in Omaha, where the nearest immigration service is located. It's an area of law that no one in Sioux City practices and there is a big need for it. It's something I really think I'll enjoy.
Congratulations!!! It all sounds very exciting :)
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Danise-Vibes you have your first Potty day!-LOL
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'night
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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.........
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FOLLIES tickets are gone (to Ben and Ant) and the timing worked out great - as a birthday present for Ben.
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A Meatwad Pinata.
I am intrigued and revolted all at the same time....
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Congrats to DR CILLA LIZ on her new future office
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The new and improved television listings in our Sunday newspaper do NOT list programming local OR cable after 11:30 pm. So I don't know what films are showing after midnight on TCM.
This is an improvement?
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FOLLIES tickets are gone (to Ben and Ant) and the timing worked out great - as a birthday present for Ben.
If I understand well, there'll be -- at least!- 2 Bens that night in the theater: one on stage and one in the audience!
Am I smart or what?! (This is not a question!)
But... ah, Paree!
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I guess newest member drRobertzZ is a BIG sleeper!
Welcome to our Pajama Party!
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I watched LIZA WITH A 'Z' to get my evening started. I had most recently seen it when Showtime broadcast it last year and had burned a DVD-R of it then. This was the special DVD edition of it.
Like the HD version, because it was taken from a 16mm print, it looks grainy and soft, but it's the best it's ever going to look, and that's good enough. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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I also had time to watch two special features on the DVD: the conversation with Liza at the Toronto Film Festival and the conversation between Liza and John Kander. Really enjoyed both of those bonuses.
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, it looks grainy and soft,
Here Comes That Grainy Day!
I like my Liza soft! ;)
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MONK had its first good episode in a long time. Steven Weber guest starred as a shock jock accused of murdering his wife. The two men who are great friends off camera played together to great effect as he made a fool on Monk on the radio and then had to eat crow later.
Was that Brooke Shields as Weber's sister-in-law? If so, I didn't catch her name in the opening credits.
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PSYCH had a delightful episode and a nifty mystery to solve as Shawn and Gus invaded the world of speed dating. Corbin Bernsen was delightful in the episode this week.
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Today I also found a mentor in immigration law who is very excited about helping me learn that practice.
Madam, I have one word of advice for you: ASYLUM
der Brucer
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I like my Liza soft! ;)
Something else best served cold?
der Brucer
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DR Jane, I think that Allen mentioend something about his route changing...'cause it seems to me that I asked him if he had seen Sherlock yet.
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If some of you happen to be in London, England, this monday, February 5, don't miss this!
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Something else best served cold?
der Brucer
... or chilled!! :o
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AND...
ALL ABOARD! For the third year in a row, row, row, Gavin CREEL is one of the featured performers onboard The RFamily Vacations, Rosie O’Donnell’s revolutionary Gay and Lesbian family cruise. This year, for the July 4th week, he takes to the seas with his full band to rock the boat! Stay tuned for possible video clips from the performances.
(I hope this Creel fellow appreciates what I'm doing for him!! LOL!)
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AND...
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IT'S ONLY LIFE. Gavin is featured on a brand new CD from PS Classics. “It’s Only Life,” a new musical revue by John Bucchino, features a killer cast (Creel, Billy Porter, Brooks Ashmanskas, Andréa Burns, and Jessica Molaskey), musical supervision by Tom Kitt, and direction by Daisy Prince. Get your copy now from PS Classics.
(Now, I think he could send me a free copy of that cd! Really!!! Or, should I say, creelly?!... Hmmm... Nope!)
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Heading off to bed now.
Good night!
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And one for Molaskey!
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Was that Brooke Shields as Weber's sister-in-law?
It was Heather Tom
Monk cast list (http://www.usanetwork.com/series/monk/theshow/episodeguide/episodes/s5_isontheair/credit.html)
der Brucer
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Hit some of the regular places like Salvation Army and Good Will, too.
DR Cillaliz, that is fantastic news about the new place. Knowing how you love the building, it will be a thrill to go to work there every day.
Happy Good Will Hunting!
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A Meatwad Pinata.
I am intrigued and revolted all at the same time....
As a documentarian, well, you know, I must...document!
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This is what Meatwad was looking at on the other side of the room:
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We were all afraid you'd been swept off to Oz in a cyclone.
The cheapest way to get to Australia is fine with me.
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Michael S, at such an unusual hour!
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I want to thank everyone who was concerned earlier today. I had no idea what happened to later in the day. I just didn't have the time to listen to the news this am.
I wasn't trying to be cute or philpant (sp?) I didn't realize what had happened.
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Today I went to Panda Express for dinner. I was about to pay with my debit card (automatic response) but I had a $10 bill, so I used that. When the woman gave me the change, the color of the quarter that I got wasn't the usual quarter metal color that one is used to seeing, so I looked at it very closely. It was silver! It turned out to be a 1958 silver quarter! Here's a scan of it:
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And here's the side of the solid silver coin :) :
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Holy moley on rye I have finally returned from a loooong day viewing one-act plays, seven of them in all - three in the afternoon, and four this evening. I shall now attempt to be lucid and write the notes.
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Just had to share. :D
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And here's the side of the solid silver coin :) :
Looks like a shot of a silver dollar in a Tijuana bar ::)
der Brucer
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Looks like a shot of a silver dollar in a Tijuana bar ::)
der Brucer
I wouldn't know...I've never been to Tijuana.
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...at least, not yet. ;)
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All right George,
put the BK back!
der Brucer
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All right George,
put the BK back!
der Brucer
DON'T BLAME ME! Blame Jose! ;D
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DON'T BLAME ME! Blame Jose! ;D
Sorry, I'm used to smacking the nearest child :-X
(Catholic Nun Syndrome)
der Brucer