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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had ado and adon't, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're having ado and won't be home for hours.
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And the word of the day is: NUMMARY!
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* all vibes of all sorts*
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And I got home to find the new blurb for the new book, from author Dick Lochte (my good luck charm) - here it is:
Like all of Bruce Kimmel's novels, this one, a whodunit murder mystery, is
a love song to L.A., a celebration of even its noirish nooks and crannies.
His new sleuth-heroine, teenager Adriana Hofstetter, with her wardrobe from
decades past, her wry sense of humor and her odd favorite foods, is a bit
too unique for comparisons to Nancy Drew or Veronica Mars. But her shrewd
deductions and determination to see justice done, even at the expense of
smug policemen, could qualify her as a young Miss Marple, assuming that Miss
Marple were familiar with MySpace and enjoyed the occasional Strawnana Berry
Smoothie from Robeck's.
Dick Lochte, critic and author of "Croaked!"
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Faxorite Kim Novak performance - MIRROR CRACKED (sp?), when she said to Liz Taylor: How wonderful to see that not only have you kept your lovely figure, you've added so much to it. (I'm paraphrasing.)
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Kim Novak. One of my favourites on screen. I found her presence enchanting. (even if the performance was not good - the camera loved her and so did I),
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Good morning North America.
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Good morning Tom
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I heard from my family last night and this morning. All is well with them in Minneapolis. The pictures of the bridge collapse are frightening. I've been on that bridge countless times.
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Kellogg is calling me, and I don't mean cereal.
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goodnight Ben, Jack and Fred.
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Flap Notes.....that's the name of my new novel.
Vibes for MR BK....and for friend of DR GEORGE...Margo....what a terrible thing. I hate it when they bring someone in and tell them they have to cut X amount of dollars from the dept. budget, and the only thing they can think to do is GET rid of someone...especially someone at the top of their pay scale.
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THE FANTASTICKS rehearsal was not pretty last night. The show is so good, it just may survive our production, but it is NOT so hot.....it is worth about $9, though.
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Happy to hear everyone buying tickets to the three HHW NYMF shows!!!
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Taking a cue from DR JOSE....last night I put little 1.5 ounce packages of Animal Crackers on each of the musicians music stands....for them to find when they arrived.
I bought some different little....non messy treats for them as the days go by. I will check tonight....if anybody left their package unopened, they won't get anything tonight.....
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TOD:
I think I've only seen a finger or two of Ms. Novak's films. But of those, I've certainly liked her performances in:
VERTIGO
BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE
I also recall her beeing a hoot during her FALCON CREST stint.
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Bought the "Hairspray" soundtrack which was fun to listen to in the car.
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TOD:
Thought she was not quite right for PICNIC or MOLL FLANDERS.
Perfectly cast in:
BELL BOOK AND CANDLE
STRANGERS WHEN WE MEET
As DR TOMovOZ said, the camera loved her. I usually enjoy her movies, she tries very hard....and is easy on the eyes....always.
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Terrible terrible bridge tragedy story.....
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Congratulations to DR Edisaurus on continued employment with The Closer!
***MEDICAL VIBES*** to DR Jane for your test today. Feel better!
***CONTINUED NUMMARY VIBES*** to bk for the fundraiser, and CONGRATS on finishing off the book.
***PEACEFUL VIBES*** to all those impacted by the tragedy in Minnesota.
***SUPPORT & COMFORT VIBES*** to Margo, DF of DR George
CONGRATULATIONS to DR Julie on your milestone!
Did I leave anybody out?
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Good morning, all! 10 hours! I slept 10 hours! And I feel rather good at the moment. I'm now waiting to hear from our office manager Matthew on when I can head down to the office to continue the unpacking. Our new super had told us at noon yesterday that he would install the new lock on our door yesterday and then never returned! As a result, Maztthew has the only key for the working lock to the door.
DR Matt H, great news on HOT FUZZ! Have you seen SHAUN OF THE DEAD? You might consider that for your other purchase. I can be such a pimp!
I haven't seen the news about the Minneapolis tragedy beyond the reports here, but what a horrible disaster. I'm sure I'll be reading all about it in today's news on the way downtown.
On a pleasanter note, the TOD:
Faves: Vertigo
Bell, Book and Candle
The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (no DVD???)
Picnic
Not-so-faves: Pal Joey
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Anyone have any recommendations on antivirus/firewall software for a PC? I've had pretty good success with Norton products over the years, but their new Norton 360 is for the birds. It screwed up my computer AND my Internet connections and has kept me on the phone to various customer service personnel for most of the past two evenings. :P
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I heard from my family last night and this morning. All is well with them in Minneapolis. The pictures of the bridge collapse are frightening. I've been on that bridge countless times.
Good to hear, DR Ben, I was thinking about you as I watched coverage. I guess the New Guthrie is right by the bridge
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Much ado about Ado [Annie]?
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DR SINGDAW....I use Grisoft/AVG....easy to install and it works for me!
Try one of the free downloads from here....or anywhere on the net.
http://www.download.com/Grisoft/3260-20_4-6270610.html
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I'm off to work laters
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Bye DR CILLA LIZ....have a nice day.
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I am off for a bit too....I mean a bit of time, of course.
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Good to hear, DR Ben, I was thinking about you as I watched coverage. I guess the New Guthrie is right by the bridge
Yes, the new complex is on the river. I just talked to my sister and phones are still wonky. The cell lines and even land lines were overwhelmed last night. Also, all television coverage is focused on the collapse. They are now also dealing with gawkers. Kids are out of school and have nothing better to do than head downtown to look at the mess. The cops are working to get bodies and cars out of the river and also trying to prevent other drownings by clueless folks who think they should be watching the rescue efforts.
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David, I use
Spyware Terminator (http://www.spywareterminator.com/).
I gave up on Norton a couple of years ago. Why do they think I want all this extra crap! Norton used to be a top of the line program, now it's a bloated mess that does as much harm as good (IMHO).
I don't have any recommendations for firewalls. I use the Windows version (since we don't have high speed and an always on connection it's not quite so imperative to have a high security firewall) but I like Spyware Terminator. The title is misleading because it provides both spyware and virus protection. Depending on how you set up the program it will just guard against spyware if that's what you want but you can configure it for anti-virus work as well. Oh, yeah, it's free too like Grisoft/AVG.
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Well, since we're so close, welcome to Page 2
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Anyone have any recommendations on antivirus/firewall software for a PC? I've had pretty good success with Norton products over the years, but their new Norton 360 is for the birds. It screwed up my computer AND my Internet connections and has kept me on the phone to various customer service personnel for most of the past two evenings. :P
DR Singdaw, is Comcast your ISP? If so, they provider their clients with a totally free and complete version of MacAfee, which I feel is the best antivirus software currently out there. It does get a bit irksome at times--the automatic updates can be incessant and you generally have to go through a barrage of "Allow changes to registry" messages every time you install new software, but the overall protection provided can't be beat.
As far as firewalls are concerned, I use the Windows XP version. That, coupled with the protection I have through my wireless router makes me feel safe enough.
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No, DR DtM, I go through Verizon Fios. But thanks for your input, and thanks also to DRs Ben and JRand56!
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And the word of the day is: NUMMARY!
Get thee to a NUMMARY!
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TOD: Favorites: BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE, VERTIGO
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Good morning!
I woke up this morning thinking it was Friday. The weeks pass by quickly, but that may be pushing things a bit too fast.
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Taking a cue from DR JOSE....last night I put little 1.5 ounce packages of Animal Crackers on each of the musicians music stands...
But beware: DO NOT EAT IF SEAL IS BROKEN!
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I woke up thinking it was Wednesday!
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Wait---MBarnum were they YOUR animal crackers?
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I never thought Kim Novak was much of an actress, but her coldness and blankness worked beautifully in VERTIGO. I also liked her in PICNIC.
Didn't like her much in PAL JOEY, KISS ME STUPID, or BELL, BOOK, AND CANDLE where I thought everyone else acted circles around her.
I've never seen JEANNE EAGLES (that bk discussed yesterday), but I'd like to one day.
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Those two grand cable dramas BURN NOTICE and MAD MEN, both on at 10 p.m., will undoubtedly be watched/recorded tonight.
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Today I'll be watching WILD HOGS, the suburban dad/biker comedy with Tim Allen, John Travolta, and William H. Macy, among others. I think there are a fair number of special features on the disc, too, so that may be my entire afternoon and evening apart from the 10 p.m. drama that I'll watch.
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And the word of the day is: NUMMARY!
"Get thee to a NUMMARY! Go!" said Bill Shakespeare to Ebenezer Scrooge.
(DR Edi and I obviously think alike!)
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THE FANTASTICKS rehearsal was not pretty last night. The show is so good, it just may survive our production, but it is NOT so hot.....it is worth about $9, though.
So, are you suggesting a re-titleing, to something like The Sorta-OK-But-Don't-Get-Your-Hopes-Up-Sticks?
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Thursday morning greetings! I got up early today to attend morning prayer and eat breakfast with Richard's class. They're off to school and I'm off toward Milwaukee to find some shopping venues.
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DR Ben - my tour guide at Ten Chimneys was named Margaret (Marge) Hoffman. I cannot recommend visiting there highly enough - it is so well done, both the restoration of the houses and the exhibits and program elements in the visitor center. And the gift shop is fantastic!
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TOD: Favorites: BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE, VERTIGO
Have you ever tried reading the Bell Book (aka the Yellow Pages) by Candlelight? 'Tain't easy.
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Glad you are having such a great time, DR Ginny!
Wishing good [& better] things for DR JRand56 and his production of The Fantasticks
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Going out to lunch with friends, so I think I'll head down now, possibly clean the bedroom areas, and then clean MY areas to be ready for lunch around noon.
WBBL.
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Glad you are having such a great time, DR Ginny!
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Thanks, DR Singdaw! I'll be back later to tell y'all about my shopping adventures.
Bye for now!
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So, are you suggesting a re-titleing, to something like The Sorta-OK-But-Don't-Get-Your-Hopes-Up-Sticks?
;D -- I've seen, and been a part of, more than my fair share of shows with very similar titles ... (good one, Woodster -- one us community theatre folks can smile and chuckle at with a been there, done that sense of comradery...)
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Thank goodness, there are enough of the ones you're really proud of sprinkled in there to make you keep going back...
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Ginny, glad to hear that Ten Chimneys is so good. You didn't have David's mother as a docent but I'll tell David and he'll pass on your good comments to his mother. She will be very happy to hear of another successful visit. She's very proud of her work at Ten Chimneys.
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Speaking of which, I need to scoot -- gotta work on some blocking and choreography for tonight's rehearsal of the chorus folks. Alas, again no time to catch up on all the postings (no doubt, there are many gems as usual)...
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oh, bk, are The Brain rehearsals going to be in a theatre, a warehouse, an alley, your sublet-to-be?
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oh, bk, are The Brain rehearsals going to be in a theatre, a warehouse, an alley, your sublet-to-be?
I thought they were going to be in Levain's kitchen! :)
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DR S. Woody White, I take it you finished Potter?
What about you, DR Dan (the Man)?
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DR S. Woody White, I take it you finished Potter?
What about you, DR Dan (the Man)?
Yes, I am now de-Potted.
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Glad you are having such a great time, DR Ginny!
Wishing good [& better] things for DR JRand56 and his production of The Fantasticks
May his plum never get too ripe!
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I watched "300" last night...
..... my GOODNESS!
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Why, my dear DR Ron Pulliam...
You almost sound like the cute moppet orphan in Annie!?!
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DRJRand56(going on57): Of all the troubles you're having with "The Fantasticks", I truly hope your "Mute" isn't forgetting any lines!
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Why, my dear DR Ron Pulliam...
You almost sound like the cute moppet orphan in Annie!?!
When I'm really Snarky Snarkerson in disguise!
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As for "300", let me just say that the director had an "image" of Spartan manhood that he cast for...six-pack abs, gym physiques, anachronistic leather speedos and vast flowing red capes to give it some oomph.
I thought all the actors acquitted themselves with verve, especially when wielding those enormous spears and swords.
It's a visually powerful film, and the battle scenes are amazing.
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and vast flowing red capes to give it some oomph.
Oomph for oomph's sake, I say!
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[I was going to ask WHICH verb, but you beat me to it! ;) ]
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As for "300", let me just say that the director had an "image" of Spartan manhood that he cast for...six-pack abs, gym physiques, anachronistic leather speedos
Maybe my time line of history is a bit confused.
I thought the "Battle of the Bulge" happened much later...
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Good morning, H/K's.
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I watched "300" last night...
..... my GOODNESS!
Would you care to elaborate? Did you like it? I haven't seen it, so I have no thoughts about it.
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As for "300", let me just say that the director had an "image" of Spartan manhood that he cast for...six-pack abs, gym physiques, anachronistic leather speedos and vast flowing red capes to give it some oomph.
I thought all the actors acquitted themselves with verve, especially when wielding those enormous spears and swords.
It's a visually powerful film, and the battle scenes are amazing.
Questons answered! Thanks.
And now, I'm off to the office.
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Did I detect just the minutest bit of frustration from BK in today's Notes? Is the funding of the fundraiser getting to be another lease-signing saga? Well, now, we CAN'T let that happen!
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DR S. Woody White, I take it you finished Potter?
What about you, DR Dan (the Man)?
Not yet, but I am at the climatic climax (at least I think it is because everything seems so climaxitalistic!)
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I watched "300" last night...
..... my GOODNESS!
Goodness had nothin' to do with it!
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SOOTHING VIBES AND MARIMBAS TO DR GEORGE'S FRIEND MARGO!!
May she soon find a work environment where she feels comfortable and appreciated!
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Maybe my time line of history is a bit confused.
I thought the "Battle of the Bulge" happened much later...
The "Battle of the Bulge" was fought by Richard Simmons. Frequently.
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Re: Norton, I too had trouble with it. What a shame when a company has such a fine reputation--and deservedly so--then cannot maintain it because of repeated design or execution mistakes.
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I shall look into the Spyware Terminator DR BEN recommended.
Thank you, Ben.
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If I may be allowed a KRITZER moment...
Nikki Blonsky, Tracy in HAIRSPRAY, is strongly reminiscent of a certain Lulu (Lolo in KRITZER TIME), known to BK and myself. Her size, height, boldness, love of attention--even her nose!--are so close it's uncanny. And, furthermore, she even had a taller, thinner, shier, blonde sidekick!
So, you fans of the Kritzer trilogy, when you come to Lolo, just think Nikki Blonsky.
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If they're only LOANING bk the $ for the fundraiser, then their deal is off...and he shouldn't be aiding their own benefit with his sage counsel for free.
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Brain rehearsals take place in some rehearsal hall I haven't worked in before - actually the first week is at Nola, which I have worked at before, then we move somewhere else in mid-town for the duration of our rehearsals. We don't actually get in the theater until the morning of our first performance night, which is a little nutty to me.
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I think Kim Novak is quite the beauty, but I have seen very few of her films...however JEANNE EAGLES will be recorded by my DVR in the near future (if only to see Mr. Richard Harrison in an early role)...
...I will say that I did enjoy her in STRANGERS WHEN WE MEET.
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And it must be noted that Ms. Novak is practically a neighbor to our very own DR Jane. Kim Novak and hubby live in Eagle Point, Oregon which is about a 15 minute drive from Jane and Keith.
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Back to 2007, I have much to do today. Boxes'o'stuff, as DR JOSE calls them, await. I am actually trying to organize my office. Horrors! Even the thought frightens me. But something must be done.
I worked out this morning, so I am feeling virtuous. Maybe that will give me the courage I need to face this daunting task.
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We don't actually get in the theater until the morning of our first performance night
Whew! THAT sounds a bit stressful.
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Speaking of "Getting the lead out"
Toy-maker Fisher-Price is recalling 83 types of toys — including the popular Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters — because their paint contains excessive amounts of lead.
http://snipurl.com/getleadout
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Vibes for MR BK....and for friend of DR GEORGE...Margo....what a terrible thing. I hate it when they bring someone in and tell them they have to cut X amount of dollars from the dept. budget, and the only thing they can think to do is GET rid of someone...especially someone at the top of their pay scale.
In this case, it wasn't an issue of money. They've actually added more than 30 new positions/jobs around the library district.
And Thanks for all the Vibes for Margo!!! I'm saving them and will show them to her when she gets back from camping with her kids. :)
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And since we're so close...
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PAGE 4OUR DANCE!!
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Much ado about Ado [Annie]?
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Good Lord, that's Broadway's John Scherer with Jen Cody! He's a lovely man, but he appears to be a bit insecure about his age. Or mine... And that's all I'll say about that.
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Yes, the new complex is on the river. I just talked to my sister and phones are still wonky. The cell lines and even land lines were overwhelmed last night. Also, all television coverage is focused on the collapse. They are now also dealing with gawkers. Kids are out of school and have nothing better to do than head downtown to look at the mess. The cops are working to get bodies and cars out of the river and also trying to prevent other drownings by clueless folks who think they should be watching the rescue efforts.
Ben, I am glad to hear that your family is safe and sound. The cops really dont need any gawkers watching them.
Vibes to Minnesota!
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If I may be allowed a KRITZER moment...
Nikki Blonsky, Tracy in HAIRSPRAY, is strongly reminiscent of a certain Lulu (Lolo in KRITZER TIME), known to BK and myself. Her size, height, boldness, love of attention--even her nose!--are so close it's uncanny. And, furthermore, she even had a taller, thinner, shier, blonde sidekick!
So, you fans of the Kritzer trilogy, when you come to Lolo, just think Nikki Blonsky.
Maybe it's time to make the movie.
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
I'm up, I'm up... And it's not even 1:00pm(EST) yet! ;)
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Continued vibes to bk for hte Brain and for his fundraiser...
Health vibes to Jane....
Back Vibes to TCB.....
Vibes to all that I missed....
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~~~CONTINUED FUNDRAISING RESOLUTION VIBES FOR BK!!~~~
~~~VIBES TO ANY AND ALL AFFECTED BY THE BRIDGE IN MINNESOTA!!~~~
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And now...it's time to shower, dress and go to work. Have a good day, all!
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Vibes for Margo!
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That's funny--I was under the impression that Kim Novak had passed on but I'm glad to learn that she's alive and well and living a stone's throw away from DR Jane.
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So I had a weird dream last night/this morning, and it was suggested to me by DR Jose that I post it to learn of possible interpretations. Here goes:
I was back at my old house (from middle school!) and, under pressure from the neighbors, I was being made to weed the front yard, which I did not like, mainly because I don't like to be told what to do. And then I was at the mailbox, which was totally full of stuff that shouldn't be in a mailbox, and I pulled out some baseball caps that had all this Arabic print on them, and this couple and their kids came up to me and started chastising me for having them because they thought it implied I was some sort of Al Qaeda supporter and I told them to go home to Alabama, which is where they claimed to have just moved...
What does it all mean, JRand???
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I am eating a very ordinary but very tasty turkey and Swiss sandwich for lunch.
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Well, I need to get myself ready to head out for the day, so...
Laters...
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Well, I need to get myself ready to head out for the day, so...
Laters...
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Jason - Alabama is clearly a Brechtian reference, based on the recent LOVEMUSIK. Was there anyone involved with LOVEMUSIK who's been on your mind lately?
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So I had a weird dream last night/this morning, and it was suggested to me by DR Jose that I post it to learn of possible interpretations. Here goes:
I was back at my old house (from middle school!) and, under pressure from the neighbors, I was being made to weed the front yard, which I did not like, mainly because I don't like to be told what to do. And then I was at the mailbox, which was totally full of stuff that shouldn't be in a mailbox, and I pulled out some baseball caps that had all this Arabic print on them, and this couple and their kids came up to me and started chastising me for having them because they thought it implied I was some sort of Al Qaeda supporter and I told them to go home to Alabama, which is where they claimed to have just moved...
What does it all mean, JRand???
You still have issues with never being selected first for any team sports, which made you feel like you were never good enough.
Thing is, since no-one is ever selected first except for the jerks who knew how to kiss up to the coaches, we all have the same issues. This means that you are normal. Whether you take this as a good thing or not is up to you.
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But beware: DO NOT EAT IF SEAL IS BROKEN!
DR EDISAURUS...I looked at this for 90 seconds before I got it....and since then....I haven't stopped laughing.... ;D
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So I had a weird dream last night/this morning, and it was suggested to me by DR Jose that I post it to learn of possible interpretations. Here goes:
I was back at my old house (from middle school!) and, under pressure from the neighbors, I was being made to weed the front yard, which I did not like, mainly because I don't like to be told what to do. And then I was at the mailbox, which was totally full of stuff that shouldn't be in a mailbox, and I pulled out some baseball caps that had all this Arabic print on them, and this couple and their kids came up to me and started chastising me for having them because they thought it implied I was some sort of Al Qaeda supporter and I told them to go home to Alabama, which is where they claimed to have just moved...
What does it all mean, JRand???
The neighbors are so unseemly;
Osama: a baseball fright-
And weeds fell in Alabama
Last night.
Well actually, it was Kentucky, right? But...
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DR EDISAURUS...I looked at this for 90 seconds before I got it....and since then....I haven't stopped laughing.... ;D
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DR JASON....the Dream-O-Matic 6000 says that you are frustrated at times dealing with customers who don't speak English well and who then quickly become upset with you.
You don't like LOTS of things to do on one day UNLESS they are planned well in advance.
Assigning the troublemakers to Alabama for some reason equates itself with sending them to Hell....but in a nicer way.
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Please deposit $35 in my PayPal account. Thank you.
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... And that's all I'll say about that.
Ya tease! ;)
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That's funny--I was under the impression that Kim Novak had passed on but I'm glad to learn that she's alive and well and living a stone's throw away from DR Jane.
No it's only her career that's on life support. 8)
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Thanks so much to everyone for their comments on THE FANTASTICKS (DR SWW your new title is STILL too optimistic).
Tonight is ACT TWO again.....tomorrow dress rehearsal....make or break time.
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Here is a photo of our El Gallo and Luisa as they start round and round....our Mute (no, she hasn't forgotten her lines! LOL)....and the pit.
I like this photo because it gives a good idea of our theatre layout. 8)
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Guess I don't have to go down to LACC this morning, probably a good thing. Just have to sit and wait it out and hope everyone does what they promise.
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Oh...and there's Adam the bass player with the dimples.
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Guess I don't have to go down to LACC this morning, probably a good thing. Just have to sit and wait it out and hope everyone does what they promise.
Burn an orange candle. :D
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I liked 300 for many of the reasons mentioned by DR RLP.
It shore is loud!!!! And I mean LOUD!!!!!
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Oh...and there's Adam the bass player with the dimples.
I vote for giving Adam's dimples separate billing in the program.
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Oh! Dem doggone dimples!
Oh! Dey did it again!
Tell me why a little indentation
Should start a criminal investigation?
Oh! Dem doggone dimples!
If I ever go to da pen,
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Dey did it again!
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I could go for a snack...
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RE: last night's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
I haven't caught up on yesterday's posts yet. So i don't know if anybody has talked about last night's show.
I think sabra and lacey will be safe for sure.
That means either sara or lauren have to go.
Personally i really dislike lauren. Her personality just doesn't do it for me. But while i like sara as a person a lot (she seems so sweet). I just don't think her dancing is that great.
As for the guys i love love love danny. And i really think the judges saying how he is the best dancer they've ever seen will help to stay.
I think neil getting to do mia michaels dance (and him parterned with lacey) will also allow him to stay.
To me it has to be down to pasha and dominic. I really think as nice as he is that dominic is just not as good as the others.
My pics are lauren and dom to go.
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I liked 300 for many of the reasons mentioned by DR RLP.
It shore is loud!!!! And I mean LOUD!!!!!
But very MANLY!
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But very MANLY!
Give me some men who are Stouthearted Men...
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I vote for giving Adam's dimples separate billing in the program.
:)
Well at least a mention on the lobby board. ;D
Nice song DR DtM. 8)
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Oh yes, DR RLP....a very manly loud.
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Give me some men who are Stouthearted Men...
Which, when switched over to 3/4 time, becomes
Pardon me, miss, but I've never been kissed...
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I am missing SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, but since the judges have already decided that Doofus Danny will win, I am not sorry about it.
This week, they will probably let Dominic go.....the votes are manipulated, DR JENNIFER.....watch the disclaimers at the end of the program.....
And that left wing red pinko show they had last week ended it for me.
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I just ate a piece of dark chocolate from Tobago with 75% cacao.
Whew!
:)
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That's a LOT of caca!!! O!!!!
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A question about 300, to all those who have seen it -
If you were a ten year old boy, would you consider it an appropriate film for you to see?
I'm not asking for the opinion of the mother of a ten year old boy, I'm asking for the opinion of the ten year old boy himself.
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DR SWW - if I was a 10 year old boy who played the typical video games available today, I would think 300 was a great movie to see.
There is a LOT of blood and violence....and some nudity....sort of like doing community theatre.
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Had an odd dream the other night....
I was being chased by DBF with a vacuum cleaner and he stated that I was telling him to quit vacuuming. He lated stated that I told him thank you stopping the vacuuming. He thought it was rather odd.
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As of August 1, ND no longer has a cohabitation law on the books. An unenforceable law from the 1930s was finally repealed... Will wonders ever cease....
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Oh! Dem doggone dimples!
Oh! Dey did it again!
Tell me why a little indentation
Should start a criminal investigation?
Oh! Dem doggone dimples!
If I ever go to da pen,
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Dey did it again!
Thanks DtM....
I now have "Golden Slippers" stuck in my head complete with the dimples....
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KIM NOVACK...I couldn't tell you whether she is a good actress or a bad one, because I've always fond her so stunningly beautiful and sexy and sexual, I just didn't care. I have fond memories of her in THE EDDY DUCHIN STORY.
300...I liked it! Given the TV promos, I had great fears that this was going to be another of those concussive, assaulting movie where you get bombarded with non-stop action and a nauseating moving camera that's so busy it never lets the eye rest on anything longer than two seconds and you can't delineate any of the details of the action.
But, on the contrary, the movie is clear and clean and the action filmed in such a way that you can figure out who's who even in the battle scenes. Even the violence, which is occasionally graphic (heads being lopped off and the like) is so stylized and almost operatic that it's not off-putting and almost antiseptic. It really does emulate the looks and style of its source...that of a graphic novel. Quite well done and certainly better than the old Richard Egan 300 SPARTANS.
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JRand, I also think America's Got Talent is somewhat rigged also. I have a suspicion who will win. Thank god Boy Shakira/Britney did not advance... YIKES!!!
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I am at a loss to recall what movies Kim Novak was in but she is a beautiful person.
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the movie is clear and clean
Yes, but when Gerard Butler started singing Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind, that was a little hokey...
Oh. Wait a minute.
Sorry, wrong movie.
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There is a LOT of blood and violence....and some nudity....sort of like doing community theatre.
;D
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Rimshot!
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Well....time to study my lines and then off to rehearsal.
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KPFA in California is doing a fundraiser using our SACCO AND VANZETTI film. If you pledge $100, you get a copy of the film. They're playing exceprts from the film on their live stream.
http://kpfa.org/
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Wow---it was going along as it was in the film but now they are hacking it up. Hmmmm...
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JRand56---did you say that now it is a good time to move?
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Oh, don't answer me---go rehearse, and watch out for the SEAL!
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Maybe it's time to make the movie.
OK, so Lolo is cast. Nikki Blonsky wouldn't even THINK of not taking the part. Other casting ideas?
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No it's only her career that's on life support. 8)
That's what I was thinking.
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Busy day at the office, but productive. I woke up at 3:00 Am terrified that there was something I hadn't done in time for a client. Turns out I still have 2 weeks. Whew~! I do hate not getting enough sleep, but I'm starting to get used to it. I'll sleep again when I get used to all the new stuff I'm doing.
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So, if I'm so important that I should be in Who's Who, why don't they list my entire bio for free....I've always thought it was sort of a scam and usually say no to them, but today I said yes. Oh well, it's tax deductible and the plaque will look good on my waiting room wall.
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Better get back to work
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A very hot day outside and miserable anywhere except indoors with A/C running.
Again, I wanted to mow the lawn, but it's not going to happen tonight.
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I still did not get my copy of the Blu-ray 300 today. I did get three other Blu-rays, but I guess 300 will get here tomorrow.
No time to watch it now anyway. When it comes, however, it'll go on top of the immediate "fun" stack of movies.
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I have the DVD of 300 SPARTANS...I guess I should someday watch it...and if I like it maybe I will see 300...but I am afraid of the gore.
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After I got in from lunch, I put on WILD HOGS.
I didn't see this in the theater, but it's a thoroughly mediocre, predictable comedy very much in the Disney tradition (e.g. hot marshmallow flung onto a tent, burning a hole in through the tent, dropping onto bedding inside which starts a fire and then one character trying to douse the fire with gasoline).
Nice to see Jill Hennessy, John C. McGinley, and Marisa Tomei in OK roles, but Ray Liotta plays the leader of a rough biker gang, and the entire time I'm watching him (trying to be tough and scary), I kept remembering him as a truly scary creep in SOMETHING WILD. In this, he's about as frightening as a slug.
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...but I am afraid of the gore.
BOO!
(http://static.crooksandliars.com/2007/05/al-gore.jpg)
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I have the DVD of 300 SPARTANS...I guess I should someday watch it...and if I like it maybe I will see 300...but I am afraid of the gore.
From what I've read (I haven't seen it either, but the director did such interesting things in SIN CITY that I wanted to have this; plus, the men are HOT), the gore quotient is very high.
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I restarted WILD HOGS to listen to the director and screenwriter's commentary track. Of course, it's a love fest between them, their cast, crew, etc.
There's a making of documentary on there plus a featurette about how to persuade your wife to let you buy a motorcycle. There are also deleted scenes/outtakes and a separate section of bloopers. So all those features should keep me occupied tonight until MAD MEN comes on. (I'll record BURN NOTICE so I can see it tomorrow with no commercials.)
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A very hot day outside and miserable anywhere except indoors with A/C running.
Again, I wanted to mow the lawn, but it's not going to happen tonight.
Each day you put it off, that grass is going to grow taller and thicker!!!
:D
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Happy mail call:
My HD DVD of "King Kong" (through Amazon.com marketplace at a VERY good price) arrived today!
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I did end up having to trek over to LACC for a brief meeting - I'm just not going to know anything for a couple of weeks, but we're proceeding because there's nothing else to be done until we sort it all out.
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Each day you put it off, that grass is going to grow taller and thicker!!!
:D
True, but that's too bad. Better thicker grass than me in the hospital with heat stroke.
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Back from driving about halfway to Milwaukee and I'm proud to report that I found both of the places that I'd Mapquested before leaving Ohio 8)
At the Lang Factory Store, I bought little gifts for several family members and, for myself, a Reading Angel. At the Lands' End Inlet Store, I found some sleepwear and a pair of my favorite old-style (before they started having them made in China) khaki pants. I'm a happy shopper.
Went back to our apt. for lunch and to dress up a little for today's Evening Prayer service, at which DH Richard and his classmates will matriculate (not sure exactly what that means). Afterwards, the school is throwing a Matriculation Celebration Dinner for students and spouses, so it must be something pretty special.
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I started a chapter in HALF BLOOD PRINCE that I didn't get to finish this afternoon while waiting for my ride for lunch, so I'll head down and do that now.
I cleaned the bedroom before lunch, so that chore is taken care of.
WBBL.
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BK: I find it amusing that MMM (at FilmsScoreMonthlyMessageboard) is extolling the joys of "Ignore" when it is he, more than almost anyone, who needs to be "Ignored."
Seldom has anyone posted at FSM Message Board with so few clues about tact and approach. That he presumes to tell people how and what to think is intolerable (and I've tasked him for it, and am sure I am on his "Ignore" list because of it), but I will never "Ignore" him because whether he wants to read my posts or not, I'm still gonna give him what-for every time he deserves it!
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Good Afternoon!
Back from SoHo... I met up with DR Jason, and he did some shopping at Uniqlo, and then we had lunch at the Spring Street Natural Cafe - at least I think that's what it was called. A very good lunch. We almost had lunch at 'wichcraft... We almost had lunch at Balthazar... But then after walking around a bit, we settled on SSNC.
Then for dessert we headed over to Dean & DeLuca where I picked a "Sweet Basil" Doughnut from the Doughnut Plant. I was just so intrigued by the "Sweet Basil" that I had to give it a try. And it was good. Just enough herb flavor to balance and complement the sugar glaze. And the green tinge to the doughnut and the glaze was actually sort of pretty too. And DR Jason liked the couple of crumbs I gave him also. ;)
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And we even spied Ms. Kelly Rippa heading into some storefront/apartment building too while walking around SoHo. Alas, her husband, Mark Consuelos was not with her. -However, I usually spy Mark at the Time-Warner Center at Columbus Circle - I believe he goes to the Equinox Gym there. He looks good sweaty. ;)
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And speaking of the Time-Warner Center... After heading back uptown, Jason headed to work, and I headed to Whole Foods to pick up some groceries. They have some pretty good sales right now on some of their organic produce. The organic strawberries were actually cheaper than the conventional ones. In any case, I bought blueberries.
And thus concludes my trekking around NYC for the day. Well, for now at least.
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DR Ron Pulliam - Thanks for the "head" vibes. I think.
;)
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Congrats to DH Richard on his pending Matriculation!
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I am missing SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, but since the judges have already decided that Doofus Danny will win, I am not sorry about it.
This week, they will probably let Dominic go.....the votes are manipulated, DR JENNIFER.....watch the disclaimers at the end of the program.....
And that left wing red pinko show they had last week ended it for me.
I liked last night's show. However, I think "Doofus Danny" really did not get the Hip-Hop routine at all. But, again, it's not up to me, so...
And did Mia's faux-military jacket and Wade Robson's "Peace" solo really cause that much "outrage"? I haven't read any of the boards, so... ??? Nigel Lithgoe's "apology" sort of caught me off guard.
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Latest version of the Nigerian scam, AKA grab 'em with the lead Department:
From my inbox today:
Dear Friend,
As you read this, I don't want you to feel sorry or pity for me, because, I believe
everyone will die someday.
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However, I am loving the Entertainment Weekly recaps and comments by Adam B. Vary.
*And it was also nice to read the "American Idol" non-top-12 finalist Sabrina Sloan has landed a record deal. And her first record will be duets will fellow "AI" contestant, Sundance Head. Should be interesting.
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Boy, did Sundance Head ever mean something else to this Utah boy! ;)
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Latest version of the Nigerian scam, AKA grab 'em with the lead Department:
From my inbox today:
Dear Friend,
As you read this, I don't want you to feel sorry or pity for me, because, I believe
everyone will die someday.
LOL!! ;D
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DR Jrand re: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
I am surprised that you think Danny is a doofus. I think he is the best dancer on the show.
I am still really confused about what you say is going on with the voting.
The judges don't have any say anymore. But i find it so hard to believe that the show could get away with not having the actual lowest vote-getter go home. Wouldn't word get out?
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Boy, did Sundance Head ever mean something else to this Utah boy! ;)
Close, were you?
(Snarky Snarkerson strikes again!)
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Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com? Who are the errant and truant - let us name names. Stand proud and tall, O ye who are here.
Ron - I've responded to your post at FSM.
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It's been more rollercoaster stuff today - tonight I relax. For now, I'm listening to Jobim with Nelson Riddle and the orchestra - very soothing.
No news from the actress, but I don't think she's gotten the CD yet. My casting director asked me not to call her, that he wants to deal with it through her agent, and I'm beginning to not like being told this sort of thing. So, I'll call her tomorrow no matter what - what I don't want to find out is that somehow some other NYMF show snagged her. In fact, I'll have my friend Walter Willison call her right now.
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DR Jose, about that phone message: I think you're saying you will meet me at the theatre tomorrow night? 8:00 pm?
The office is looking good, basically unpacked now and all the cartons emptied and carted away.
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DR Jose, about that phone message: I think you're saying you will meet me at the theatre tomorrow night? 8:00 pm?
The office is looking good, basically unpacked now and all the cartons emptied and carted away.
DR elmore - Yes. It looks like we may be going later than 6:00 due to some last-minute appointment. If things change, I'll call you tomorrow afternoon.
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Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?
Well, the only news I can give is that DR MusicGuy and I unpacked some more boxes, and we had tuna sandwiches for lunch.
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DR DearReaderLaura - If you see DR MusicGuy again soon, before he's reconnected his computer, please tell him that his Media Mail package arrived, and that I am THRILLED! :)
Thanks-
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Anyone have any recommendations on antivirus/firewall software for a PC? I've had pretty good success with Norton products over the years, but their new Norton 360 is for the birds. It screwed up my computer AND my Internet connections and has kept me on the phone to various customer service personnel for most of the past two evenings. :P
Get a Mac. ;)
Otherwise, I was a fan of McAfee too when I used my PC laptop. What I liked most about McAfee is that they didn't "force" you to buy the whole bundle. And their online Service/Security center was always easy to use.
As for a firewall, if you're using a wireless router in your home environment, there might be a basic firewall program bundled with the router software. Otherwise, a basic encryption program should fit the bill.
And as DR Dan (the Man) mentioned, check with your ISP. It may already be included in your service package.
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Nostalgia:
La Merm with some... gorgeous man!
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=c0FCEjSirWg&mode=related&search=
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The gorgeous man... by himself!
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=lXNP48HicRQ
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Are we STILL on page seven? What IS going on here? I'll name names, damn it all - no Jane, no 3DDiffusion (where has HE been?), no Laura, no Sandra, who am I leaving out?
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It's been more rollercoaster stuff today - tonight I relax. For now, I'm listening to Jobim with Nelson Riddle and the orchestra - very soothing.
No news from the actress, but I don't think she's gotten the CD yet. My casting director asked me not to call her, that he wants to deal with it through her agent, and I'm beginning to not like being told this sort of thing. So, I'll call her tomorrow no matter what - what I don't want to find out is that somehow some other NYMF show snagged her. In fact, I'll have my friend Walter Willison call her right now.
Who are all these people thinking they can push Bruce Kimmel around lately...
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I have been lurking for the past few days, I admit! *bows head*
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This afternoon as I was walking by the Pantages I saw that Lou Diamond Phillips will be in Camelot as soon as Wicked is packed up. So of course I had to come home and put on The King and I.
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Bossa nova, anyone?
Well... Julie Andrews, Steve Lawrence, guitarist Luiz Bonfa and the Nelson Riddle orchestra... and I'm in heaven!
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=qwlx7IC0oWg
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Tell me I was hallucinating department:
I swear to G-d I just heard one of the "side effects" warnings on a "restless leg syndrome" medication ad warn against "uncontrollable urges to gamble." I swear I am not making this up!!
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Tell me I was hallucinating department:
I swear to G-d I just heard one of the "side effects" warnings on a "restless leg syndrome" medication ad warn against "uncontrollable urges to gamble." I swear I am not making this up!!
Oh, wait a minute--since it's restless leg syndrome, maybe it was uncontrollable urges to GAMBOL. (Sorry, couldn't resist).
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Are we STILL on page seven? What IS going on here? I'll name names, damn it all - no Jane, no 3DDiffusion (where has HE been?), no Laura, no Sandra, who am I leaving out?
Hey, I posted today. And I posted a couple times yesterday.
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Oh, I'm sure We'll Meet Again!
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=pWz_SEt_OO8&mode=related&search=
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DR Matt H, great news on HOT FUZZ! Have you seen SHAUN OF THE DEAD? You might consider that for your other purchase. I can be such a pimp!
Have you been peeking into my Amazon cart?
$26.48 for the pair includes free shipping!
der Brucer
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A unique musical comedy medley from the Golden Age of tv!
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=4NGWrRq3b58&mode=related&search=
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Get thee to a NUMMARY!
I just knew someone would get there before me!
der Brucer
"there" being the comment, not the nummery!
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Tell me I was hallucinating department:
I swear to G-d I just heard one of the "side effects" warnings on a "restless leg syndrome" medication ad warn against "uncontrollable urges to gamble." I swear I am not making this up!!
You're not hallucinating, DR JMK. We were watching TV a few days ago, and we all went, "WHAT?!??!" So, through the wonders of DVR, we were able to rewind right there on the spot, and, sure enough, "uncontrollable urges to gamble". Who knew? ::)
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DVDTalk Radio has an IV with the HOT FUZZ and SHAUN OF THE DEAD guys this week!
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You're not hallucinating, DR JMK. We were watching TV a few days ago, and we all went, "WHAT?!??!" So, through the wonders of DVR, we were able to rewind right there on the spot, and, sure enough, "uncontrollable urges to gamble". Who knew? ::)
Nah, it's gotta be GAMBOL. :)
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Those clips are A-MA-ZING! Thanks, DR François! :)
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Nah, it's gotta be GAMBOL. :)
Or both?
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And thanks, DR JoseSPiano, for your computer wisdom!
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Those two grand cable dramas BURN NOTICE and MAD MEN, both on at 10 p.m., will undoubtedly be watched/recorded tonight.
Our COMCAST cable service is providing HD copies of the MAD MEN episodes on the On-Demand feature (also have HD Closer and regular HEARTLAND)
der Brucer
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BIG D, little a, double l, a, s?
Yep!
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=foD0E9PjSzM&mode=related&search=
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Those clips are A-MA-ZING! Thanks, DR François! :)
Thanks! They allow me to see things I never knew ever existed or I could ever see!
In another life, I want to look like young Tab Hunter! ;)
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Here's a fun one...
Seth Rudetsky deconstructs Streisand (http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=1T7h8wI1fnI)
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In another life, I want to look like young Tab Hunter! ;)
But in our mind's eye, DR François... :)
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Will we never get to page nine?
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I gotta tell you.
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Finally finished Jeanne Eagles and moving on to a film noir.
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The Nausiev Dance Troup at Carnegie Hall, 1962!
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=rMaoICWvDmg&mode=related&search=
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Had a chicken Caesar for lunch, around twoish, and a Cherry Ripe. Don't know if I'll have to eat anything else later or not.
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DR S. Woody White, I take it you finished Potter?
What about you, DR Dan (the Man)?
Those who jave beeN de-Potted might enjoy the disscusion on THE ATLANTIC (http://rossdouthat.theatlantic.com/archives/2007/07/the_deathly_hallows.php).
der Brucer
?when do we lift the self-imposed no HP spoiler policy?
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I will single-handedly take us to page nine.
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But in our mind's eye, DR François... :)
Yes, you're right: I look like him the way he looks NOW!... Almost! ;)
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I'm zonked, I truly am.
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Are we STILL on page eight?
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The good news is the day is done and I now have the rest of Ye Olde Evening to relax and smell the roses or the coffee or the feta cheese.
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Thanks for the link, DR der Brucer!
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Oh... Back to "So You Think You Can Dance?" for a sec...
So... If we didn't knows the story behind Mia Michael's "Reunion" dance, would the judges have been that impressed? Frankly, I thought it was a good routine, but, technically, it was on the simple side. -And I spent the whole time worrying if Neil and Lacey were going to slip on the flowers.
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There is a LOT of blood and violence....and some nudity....sort of like doing community theatre.
On stage or back stage?
der Brucer
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Here's a fun one...
Seth Rudetsky deconstructs Streisand (http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=1T7h8wI1fnI)
That was wonderful!
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Congrats to DH Richard on his pending Matriculation!
Thank you, DR Jose! The ceremony was quite nice, but it was very hot in the chapel - those poor folks garbed in vestments! The matriculants signed their names in the Nashotah House registry and now I have "Put It in the Book" from The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd running through my head. DH Richard is now a Son of the House, which means (among other things) that he can be buried here if he so chooses. I told him not to be in any hurry.
By the way, several Daughters of the House matriculated tonight, too.
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Thanks! They allow me to see things I never knew ever existed or I could ever see!
In another life, I want to look like young Tab Hunter! ;)
I wouldn't mind looking like old Tab Hunter. He looks better at 75 that I did at 55.
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Have you been peeking into my Amazon cart?
$26.48 for the pair includes free shipping!
der Brucer
My copy of HOT FUZZ arrived today! Now I have two copies, one for each region.
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The Nausiev Dance Troup at Carnegie Hall, 1962!
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=rMaoICWvDmg&mode=related&search=
Isn't JULIE AND CAROL AT CARNEGIE HALL on DVD? Have I been wishing too hard? If not. it damned well should be!
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And the green tinge to the doughnut and the glaze was actually sort of pretty too.
Gee, I usually avoid naked baked goods with a green tinge.
der Brucer
Flashback memory - as a young teenager I had a summer job as a short-order cook/server/gofer at a boardwalk lunchroom called Mom Ryan's in Ocean City NJ. I had two regular early-morning chores:
ONE - scrape the mold off of the pie slices left over from the day before
TWO - mix the needed amount of Ketchup into the burger to disguise any discoloration
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First FifiLePew (who seems to have come and gone) and now abcd. Hi, abcd, say hello why don't you?
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Hey, I posted today. And I posted a couple times yesterday.
We all know you have been busy appreciating MusicGuy's organ skills.
der Brucer
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relax and smell the roses or the coffee or the feta cheese.
Feta compli!
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Well, as of today, we wll be moving sooner than later. Much sooner. I don't know how we will get everything accomplished in less than a month, but I'm sure I will soon be E&T when I'm not at work and loading footage or having down time.
Im not particularly happy about this development but I imagine I'll be happy after we're finally moved.
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BOO!
(http://static.crooksandliars.com/2007/05/al-gore.jpg)
BACK AT YA!
(http://www.newsmax.com/coulter-signup/images/acoulter_cropped.jpg)
der Brucer
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Well, as of today, we wll be moving sooner than later. Much sooner. I don't know how we will get everything accomplished in less than a month, but I'm sure I will soon be E&T when I'm not at work and loading footage or having down time.
Im not particularly happy about this development but I imagine I'll be happy after we're finally moved.
It's never a good time to move, at least you'll be done with it sooner rather than later
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Dr’s TCB & elmore, the binge is over & I’m still suffering from a hangover. ;D
Singdaw- Thank you for the vibes. I’ve been mostly groggy today & and feeling slightly nauseated. Last time I was really sick so I’m a happy camper.
If you didn't guess, I had a colonoscopy today & were removed. Even if the biopsy report isn't good they were found early enough not to be a worry. :D
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Dakota, Cilla & Ben’s family, I’m so very glad you weren’t on the bridge yesterday.
George-GOOD JOB VIBES for your dear friend Margo!
Bruce-Nice blurb!
I only managed to read through page 1 of today’s posts. I will return tomorrow.
‘night.
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Feel better soon vibes to DR JANE!!
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You're not hallucinating, DR JMK. We were watching TV a few days ago, and we all went, "WHAT?!??!" So, through the wonders of DVR, we were able to rewind right there on the spot, and, sure enough, "uncontrollable urges to gamble". Who knew? ::)
Right now the powers that be in Atlantic City, Reno, Las Vegas etc are trying to figure out how to introduce the stuff in to the local water supply
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VIBES TO DR JANE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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All this fuss because the ex-bridge (now raft) had been declared "structurally deficient" in a 1990 Federal Report.
Many blame throwers seem to think that responsible authorities should have closed the bridge at once and commenced repairs. Now congress is rushing forward to dump a quarter billion of my (well, our) tax dollars on the state to fix the bridge - whose demise casued no more loss of life than a good old fashioned multicar freeway collison.
What about the other 77,000 "structurally deficient" bridges on the same list?
der Brucer
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Since François kept sending me back and forth to YouTube, I finally stayed there for a while visiting old and new favorites. I finished up my visit there with a look back at Paul Potts who not only became the winner of "Britain's Got Talent", but also ended up taking the entire British nation by storm.
So, in case you are interested, here is Mr. Potts' final winning performance of "Nessun Dorma."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_5W4t_CBzg
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http://www.mainetoday.com/shannon/014045.html
July 24, 2007
On second thought, I'd rather be fat and restless
Before I knew what My Alli was (the new over-the-counter weight loss product) a cashier caught me eyeballing a box proped near the register.
Cashier: "Oh no. You don't want that. It's only for people who are REALLY overweight."
This is America, I thought. Every woman thinks she's overweight.
Cashier: "I read the side effects. It gives you..." Here she gestures toward the seat of her pants, "...uncontrollable diarrhea. Like, you gas and stuff comes out."
What?! That's a foul reality. But people will go to extreme lengths to drop a few pounds (well, aside from walking 30 minutes a day).
Sure enough, I checked the My Alli side effects and they note, "You may feel an urgent need to go to the bathroom...it's probably a smart idea to wear dark pants, and bring a change of clothes with you to work."
Smarter still, don't take pills that make you soil yourself at the office.
Restless Leg Syndrome Gone, and So Are Your Savings
Not a day after the My Alli discovery, I saw another commercial about restless leg syndrome (RLS). This one, however, noted a newly discovered side effect: compulsive gambling.
I had to Google it. A Mayo Clinic study found a link between an RLS drug and compulsive gambling by people who previously didn't have a gambling problem.
Sounds backwards - you'd think people with RLS would pick up the habit prior to medication in order to give themselves something to do while they wait for their legs to relax. If I couldn't sleep or relax for days in a row I might pick up (a few more) bad habits.
Sure you might lose your savings, your job and your family to addition, but dang your legs feel good.
Posted by Peeved Shannon at 07:09 AM
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All this fuss because the ex-bridge (now raft) had been declared "structurally deficient" in a 1990 Federal Report.
Many blame throwers seem to think that responsible authorities should have closed the bridge at once and commenced repairs. Now congress is rushing forward to dump a quarter trillion of my (well, our) tax dollars on the state to fix the bridge - whose demise casued no more loss of life than a good old fashioned multicar freeway collison.
What about the other 77,000 "structurally deficient" bridges on the same list?
der Brucer
We have a major viaduct in Sioux City that is rated as "collapse imminent" or something like that and it's still open. They are working on it right now After seeing photos of the underside on the news, I think I'll avoid it until it's repaired
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Are we STILL on page nine? Are the glory days gone? Are the gory days here? I'm watching film noir - it's one of those really annoying films where it's literally all shot on LA locations but you can NEVER tell where you are because the director's angles never reveal the actual location - so what's the point of being on location. They're about to pull a heist at the Bank Of America in Glendale. They've just discussed the getaway route - Brand to Colorodo to Verdugo blah blah blah - think we actually can see enough to recognize anything? Nah.
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George, be sure to tell Margo that she has a very strong chance of being approved for Unemployment benefits becuase of the way she was dismissed from her job. She needs to apply as soon as possible. The maximum amount currently in Washington State is $515.00 per week.
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I forgot Ben and Cilla had Minnesota roots.... I am glad to hear that none of your lost family or friends
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VIBES to George's friend Margo
and to all who need 'em!!!
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BTW thank you all for your MOM arm vibes they seem to be doing the trick!
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My Catskills trip was the usual success - changing people's lives (so they tell me) through song improv.
Vixmom - If you see Such Good Friends without your 14-year-old, you'll be sorry she missed it. There is nothing of a sexual nature in it, however, when people get angry they sometimes use certain words. People will be talking about the causes of that anger, not the words the cause leads them to speak. To say more might be giving too much away.
Very gratifying to learn people are buying tickets. Those attending 4:30 performances will definitely be able to make a 7 o'clock curtain elsewhere.
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Will we never get to page nine?
Before you know it.
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A Sarah update....
"ok, here we go with round 3 of radiation tx. for Sarah. so far, so good, however she is starting to lose some weight. she eats a little less and vomits more so i guess thats the reason why. We have been using the feeding tube for about a week now. Sarah does most of the feeding through the tube on her own. She is still writing her diary/future book. any one know any publishers out there???"
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Are we STILL on page eight?
We were but we aren't now.
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Isn't JULIE AND CAROL AT CARNEGIE HALL on DVD? Have I been wishing too hard? If not. it damned well should be!
It should be, but it isn't. At least, not on a commercial issue. I suspect there are lots of bootlegs floating around out there, but I don't have one, darn it!
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My Catskills trip was the usual success - changing people's lives (so they tell me) through song improv.
Vixmom - If you see Such Good Friends without your 14-year-old, you'll be sorry she missed it. There is nothing of a sexual nature in it, however, when people get angry they sometimes use certain words. People will be talking about the causes of that anger, not the words the cause leads them to speak. To say more might be giving too much away.
Very gratifying to learn people are buying tickets. Those attending 4:30 performances will definitely be able to make a 7 o'clock curtain elsewhere.
The I will do my best to be there....I will also do my best to drag along former DR WFO (who introduced me to this here site and to your "Our Wedding")
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I spent the first part of my evening watching the remaining bonus features on the WILD HOGS DVD set.
There's a pretty good "making of" featurette that covers the casting and the three big set pieces in the movie, but it ends very abruptly.
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There's a section of three deleted scenes/outakes including an alternate ending (which I think would have worked better for the film, but the director's commentary explains why he thought differently).
There's a blooper reel that doesn't even run three minutes.
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And there's a very brief throwaway featurette on how to persuade your wife to let you buy a motorcycle. Again, it doesn't last quite three minutes and is a pretty worthless extra.
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I forgot Ben and Cilla had Minnesota roots.... I am glad to hear that none of your lost family or friends
My roots are about 5 miles south of Minnesota, but from my home town, Minneapolis is just as close as Des Moines or Omaha, so duh, we always went to The Cities. Sam has modeled up there a number of times and my sister in law works for a TV station maybe 90 minutes south of the Cities. They are sort of ties, but not like DR Ben's
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Feel Better VIBES for Dear Jane
and Belated Congratulations or Contratualtions as we are now spelling it here in HHH land to DR Penny on her graduation
Blessings to Richard on his Matriculation!!
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I'm absolutely pooped. Between the heat (it's 11:30 and still 85 degrees out) and working two shows yesterday and walking around SoHo today and then having a show tonight, I'm wiped out. EXHAUSTED.
That is all.
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By the time those brief features were finished, it wasn't even 7:30 yet, so I put in THE TOAST OF NEW ORLEANS from the musicals box. But, I didn't watch the movie. Instead, I watched the documentary on the life of Mario Lanza. So very sad.
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George, be sure to tell Margo that she has a very strong chance of being approved for Unemployment benefits becuase of the way she was dismissed from her job. She needs to apply as soon as possible. The maximum amount currently in Washington State is $515.00 per week.
I'm pretty sure that she's already started to look into this. She mentioned something about how many times a week you have to apply for jobs.
And Thanks everyone for the Vibes for Margo!! She's spending time with her kids on the coast but I know that she'll be touched for all the support you've shown when I tell her about it. ;D
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Now, it's time to go home. Until later!
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I have a good many things on the DVR now, and I thought maybe I'd better watch something so I could erase it. I chose Jack Clayton's THE PUMPKIN EATER which I had never seen before.
It's a pretty astonishing movie with a script by Harold Pinter and a great cast including Anne Bancroft, Peter FInch, and James Mason. I was simply shocked to see Maggie Smith turn up in an "other woman" type of role. I hadn't even noticed her name in the credits, so her presence was really a welcome surprise.
I still have 20 minutes of the movie left, however. So, I didn't end up getting to erase anything, and I added another show - BURN NOTICE which I'll watch tomorrow.
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It's finally cool enough to have the window open tonight. Callie Sue and Boo are really enjoying it. We're supposed to have a couple cooler days and then back to the 90s next week.
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We can push this to page 10
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Another interesting hour of MAD MEN tonight as a couple of the married men are examining where they are in life and wondering if they're satisfied.
Enjoying the show a lot, but I read in VARIETY that the second episode lost about 700,000 viewers from the premiere week. I hope the ratings don't continue to drop as I'm enjoying these characters, some of whom we've only just begun to explore.
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PUSH!!!!
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Ok, it's page 10. My work is done here....at least for now
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I'm hoping I sleep through the whole night tonight. It would be a welcome change
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for DR Jose
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=TvU1tWmD3I8
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Page Ten Harry and Hermione Dance!!!
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I just like this one
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=6RSsYXQJbBw
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Speaking of buying tickets, has everyone who wanted to been able to get their NYMF tix? I noticed problems on the site this morning, which have since been fixed thanks to my taking a rather strong tone.
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Watching the second noir, but don't know if I have it in me to finish tonight, despite it having a very short running time.
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I have an uncontrollable urge to gambol:
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Good shopping news from DR GINNY!!!
DR VIXMOM thanks for the Sarah update.
DR JENNIFER all I know is what someone tells me.
And yes DR JOSE....if you go to the Fox SYTYCD message board....outrage is a polite way to put it.
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I just like this one
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=6RSsYXQJbBw
DR Vixmom, are you hungry for Donuts?
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I won't be watching the show for the rest of the year....and probably won't start next year if it's going to be more of the same.
Good interesting versatile dancers sent home and "great" one celled amoeba dancers kept week after week after week. If America puts you in the bottom three for three weeks in a row....give it up, judges!
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I watched about 30 seconds of This Plum Is Too Ripe tonight only to see that everything that I did had been changed, so I stopped watching.
Notice I didn't say it had been improved!
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Oh well.
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PUSH!!!!
And you said you didn't know nothin' 'bout birthin' babies!
der Brucer
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And you said you didn't know nothin' 'bout birthin' babies!
der Brucer
No Miss Scarlett, I don't
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I have an uncontrollable urge to gambol:
Helps clear away those memories of "Sundance Head".
der Brucer
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I did get HOT FUZZ and SHAUN OF THE DEAD ordered tonight thanks to DR Elmore's recommendations and DR DerBrucer's (or was it DR S. Woody? See what happens when you're a famous couple!) suggestion about the combination at Amazon that could lead to free shipping.
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Now, I have a bit of writing to do, and then it's off to bed.
Good night!
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Back from the first performance of Skip's show at 59E59. It seems to have gone very well.
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DR Vixmom, are you hungry for Donuts?
well I wouldn't say no..... although I have just recently devoured a lovely bowl of French Vanilla Icecream covered with fresh blueberries......the fresh antitoxidant fruit of course completely erases any calories that may have been lurking in the icecream
just another handy diet tip from your friend
that theory about your friends making you fat, may have some merit
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Well, my "work week" starts tomorrow, and since I have to be up "early"... Although, thankfully, I don't start till Noon tomorrow. However Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, I start at 10:00. So, time to try to get my sleep schedule back to some sense of normalcy.
Goodnight.
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Back from the first performance of Skip's show at 59E59. It seems to have gone very well.
oh gosh! I missed the Broken legs vibes portionof the evening!!!
Very glad to hear all went well
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OH!
DR vixmom - Thanks for the link. Alas, I think I think I'll pass on the "pickle donut". However, I do like "frickles".
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DR JRand - I'll take your word about the "outrage". Thanks.
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DR FJL - Sorry, I haven't gotten back to you sooner... I already have plans for Monday night, so... I shall have to send my regrets. Or more cookies. ;)
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BTW thank you all for your MOM arm vibes they seem to be doing the trick!
I have been thinking of your mom every time I brush my cats now...especially the crabby one that bites unexpectedly. (I've discovered that she doesn't like to be brushed hard like the rest of the cats do, so understanding that helps.)
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that theory about your friends making you fat, may have some merit
I hope that won't deter people from hanging out with me in NY! ;D
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Vibes to little trooper Sarah!
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I shan't brush my cats right now.
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Will we never get to page eleven?
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page eleven.
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Will we never get to page twelve?
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I hope that won't deter people from hanging out with me in NY! ;D
well if WE get fat we can all blame Jose!!!
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I shan't brush my cats right now.
Good! As we've learned, you could lose an arm!
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"fat" is currently anyone twice my weight....
no one here qualifies
you'll just have to try harder!
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I have been thinking of your mom every time I brush my cats now...especially the crabby one that bites unexpectedly. (I've discovered that she doesn't like to be brushed hard like the rest of the cats do, so understanding that helps.)
Boo has a certain tolerance level before she turns and snaps at me. I back off as soon as she seems to be getting unhappy
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Good! As we've learned, you could lose an arm!
Thasnk goodness, in my mother's case , she only lost a cat...
he has been relocate to a local "no kill" shelter along with his papers, his teddy bear and a warning that he may bite
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The Merry Searchers have really been looking for things about a certain record label - I wonder why? Have they nothing better to do with their time? The label has a website - go there and search, that's what I say. Around these here parts, we just don't give a flying Wallenda.
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well I wouldn't say no..... although I have just recently devoured a lovely bowl of French Vanilla Icecream covered with fresh blueberries......the fresh antitoxidant fruit of course completely erases any calories that may have been lurking in the icecream
A generous dousing with Cherry Heering will also help kill the calories.
der Brucer
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well bedtime for this baby
VIBES to all and to all a goodnight!!
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All this fuss because the ex-bridge (now raft) had been declared "structurally deficient" in a 1990 Federal Report.
Many blame throwers seem to think that responsible authorities should have closed the bridge at once and commenced repairs. Now congress is rushing forward to dump a quarter billion of my (well, our) tax dollars on the state to fix the bridge - whose demise casued no more loss of life than a good old fashioned multicar freeway collison.
What about the other 77,000 "structurally deficient" bridges on the same list?
der Brucer
Local media is already blaming Pawlenty and his reluctance to raise the gas tax which lags significantly behind ND (25 cents/gallon) Wisconsin at 31.
There are rural highways in parts of MN that are horrid to drive on and that is no joke. There is one state highway in northcentral MN that is is hazardous to a car's suspension. I do have to say some of the ND highways are not great. I recall several years ago that they literally had to drag MN to the table to assist in helping to repair two bridges that span the Red River between Fargo and Moorhead. One of the bridges needed to be replaced and denizens were actually clamoring for somehing to be done for it was becoming dangerous to drive on it. ND had it in the plan to replace it and actually due to MN reluctance to cough up its share they had to wait 5 additional years. It was a very dangerous bridge and I did my best to avoid it when possible before it was replaced. It was very narrow bridge and had issues with loosing chuncks of cement.
MN tends to take money earmarked for the rural areas and send it to the Twin Cities. needless to say the state of Minnesota has a mess when it comes to funding.
Sadly, it is an issue I think all states and the federal government needs to examine. The roads and other infrastructure are in a sorry state.
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BACK AT YA!
(http://www.newsmax.com/coulter-signup/images/acoulter_cropped.jpg)
der Brucer
scary pair!
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health vibes to Jane!
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My roots are about 5 miles south of Minnesota, but from my home town, Minneapolis is just as close as Des Moines or Omaha, so duh, we always went to The Cities. Sam has modeled up there a number of times and my sister in law works for a TV station maybe 90 minutes south of the Cities. They are sort of ties, but not like DR Ben's
Glad to hear they are safe... My relatives and freinds are safe and sound. My uncle who works for a trucking firm is safe and he had just crossed it a short time before it collapsed.
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Vibes to the wee lass Sarah!! May she kick the c word to Heck and beyond!!
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I recall several years ago that they literally had to drag MN to the table to assist in helping to repair two bridges that span the Red River between Fargo and Moorhead. One of the bridges needed to be replaced and denizens were actually clamoring for somehing to be done for it was becoming dangerous to drive on it. ND had it in the plan to replace it and actually due to MN reluctance to cough up its share they had to wait 5 additional years. It was a very dangerous bridge and I did my best to avoid it when possible before it was replaced. It was very narrow bridge and had issues with loosing chuncks of cement.
I'd hazard a guess that there are more folks in Fargo who want to visit the Twin Cities than the other way around :D
der Brucer
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Are we STILL on page eleven?
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DerBrucer
Probably....
However it also shows the ongoing problems in Minnesota and its government in its reluctance to fund things adequately... However Pawlenty is willing to give big tax breaks to the super rich!
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Yep,.... Just grumbling about the roads in MN and the MN governor named Pawlenty... He is not well liked at all in the rural areas.
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Even though we've assigned ourselves a near-impossible task, I still am insisting that we go to "Hippiefest" tomorrow night. Our architect is my trock and roll enabler, so we have DH outnumbered.
So we shall see: The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie
The Zombies Featuring Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent
Mountain Featuring Leslie West & Corkey Laing
Mitch Ryder Bad Finger Featuring Joey Molland
Denny Laine, Former Leader Singer of The Moody Blues
Iron Butterfly
Country Joe McDonald
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I am listening to Sylvia Telles - who was the first person to record Jobim songs, apparently. She died very young in a car crash. I like her very much.
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Yep,.... Just grumbling about the roads in MN and the MN governor named Pawlenty... He is not well liked at all in the rural areas.
I suspect he couldn't care less about the rubes - 60% of the population (read:voters) are the urban dwellers of the Twin Cities. The days of the agricultural/labor (DFL) power bloc are over.
der Brucer
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... my trock and roll...
Rolling Stones blaring from a pick-up?
der Brucer
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My goodness, we've been on page eleven forever. Let's not wait till eleven to reach twelve.
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Of course, if any of the seventeen GUESTS would get off their unseemly butt cheeks, we might actually reach page twelve.
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I suspect he couldn't care less about the rubes - 60% of the population (read:voters) are the urban dwellers of the Twin Cities. The days of the agricultural/labor (DFL) power bloc are over.
der Brucer
a long time ago....
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Ok, I'll help us get to page 12
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I mean we are so close
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Ok, now it's time for me to sleep
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At long last page twelve.
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vibes for suceess with the Brain!