Topic: IMPLODING/EXPLODING (Read 28267 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #120 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:13:25 AM »

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PALM CITY, Fla. - Martin F. Dardis, the chief investigator for the Dade County state attorney who linked the Watergate burglars to President Nixon, has died. He was 83.

Dardis died Tuesday at a Palm City nursing home from a vascular condition, his daughter Erin Dardis told The Associated Press.

Martin Dardis traced money found on the Watergate burglars to the Committee to Re-elect the President. The 1972 discovery led to further misdeeds, which ultimately forced the resignation of Nixon.

"He was always for the underdog," Erin Dardis told the AP. "He did things like help people get out of prison that were wrongly convicted. He would get involved for free and spend his time investigating. He always sought the truth."

In 1972, Dardis was tipped off to a Miami bank's cash connection with the Watergate burglars and subpoenaed its records. He learned that one burglar, Bernard L. Barker, had worked with the CIA during the Bay of Pigs and held an account with a recently deposited $25,000 check from a major Republican fund-raiser.

Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward has called that check the "connective tissue" that linked the burglars to Nixon's re-election campaign, The Miami Herald reported.

Dardis later said he was misrepresented in Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward's book "All The President's Men" the and subsequent movie of the same title, in which he was portrayed by Ned Beatty. He told the Miami Herald last year the movie made him seem like a shabbily dressed "buffoon."

Dardis, a high school dropout who lied about his age to join the Army at 16, was awarded a Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and Silver Stars for gallantry after rescuing an American pilot in World War II, the Herald reported.

He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors this summer, his daughter said.

Ben · « **Reply #121 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:16:20 AM »

Here is a link to a column talking about the lack of Tony nominations for recreating a role award (it was discussed briefly here earlier in the week). It's Michael Riedel's column from the post. This isn't a link to the Post because you have to register to read the paper on-line. It's a link to a discussion group where someone posted the column. When you get to the page scroll down and click on Replacement Tony Mess

Michael Riedel

vixmom · « **Reply #122 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:17:09 AM »

[/]Maybe it's something in the water[/b]

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WALDRON, Ark. - The 72-year-old mayor was arrested this week on charges he sought sex from two women in exchange for preventing their water from being turned off.

One of the women told investigators she had been having sex with Troy Anderson for money for eight to 10 years, according to an affidavit.

She said Anderson paid her $25 per encounter and $60 for a late water deposit. He also allowed her to change the name on her overdue water bill to keep the service running, the affidavit said.

In February, the woman wore a recording device when Anderson picked her up for a sexual encounter, authorities said.

Anderson was released on bond Wednesday. He did not return repeated calls seeking comment.

In January, a second woman with a late water bill wore a recording device when she met the mayor at an apartment to seek his help getting custody of her granddaughter from the state Department of Health and Human Services.

Anderson offered her $100 for sex, grabbed her and exposed himself, the affidavit said.

The mayor was charged with abusing the public trust and patronizing a prostitute. An arraignment was scheduled for July 6.

Waldron is 100 miles west of Little Rock.

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Ginny · « **Reply #123 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:23:40 AM »

Just finished my one and only hour of information waitressing for today and I managed to encounter a girl who only wanted to read about serial killers and a guy, seemingly right out of Deliverance, who wanted books about snipers and firearms.

Jennifer · « **Reply #124 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:27:04 AM »

It's pretty funny that i'm all excited about the new CW's Fall tv schedule. Because I"m sure I won't get the station. We don't get the WB or UPN right now.

Although our local FOX station shows 2 hours of WB programming every night from 10pm-midnight. So i'm just praying that they continue with the new CW shows.

Somehow I don't think my sis would be too happy having to tape Veronica Mars, America's Next Top Model, Gilmore Girls and the other WB shows each week!

Btw, yeah for me. I managed not to find out the winner of America's Next Top model before finally watching the finale! It always happens that whenever you haven't watched something they show the winner everywhere you look.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #125 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:32:10 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on May 19, 2006, 11:23:40 AM

Just finished my one and only hour of information waitressing for today and I managed to encounter a girl who only wanted to read about serial killers and a guy, seemingly right out of Deliverance, who wanted books about snipers and firearms.

I sent them both to you, they were in earlier this morning at the World of Wisdom.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #126 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:32:56 AM »

Well...I am intrigued, so I am finally going to ask the all-knowing mavens here at HHW.

What the hell is The Drowsy Chaperone about? What is the music like? What IS it?

Ginny · « **Reply #127 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:34:25 AM »

Off to a meeting at the United Way and then - home, a little early

Bye for now!

George · « **Reply #128 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:35:30 AM »

Quote from: Michael S on May 19, 2006, 04:23:17 AM

Well with diet, exercise and medication since September 2005 I am winning battle and here I am 55 bound lighter.

And more to come.

CONGRATULATIONS!! A few weeks ago, I started NutriSystem to lose some weight and so far have lost seven pounds. I still have a very long way to go. You are an inspiration for me!

vixmom · « **Reply #129 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:43:12 AM »

Quote from: JRand55 on May 19, 2006, 11:32:56 AM

Well...I am intrigued, so I am finally going to ask the all-knowing mavens here at HHW.

What the hell is The Drowsy Chaperone about? What is the music like? What IS it?

http://www.drowsychaperone.com/features.php

elmore3003 · « **Reply #130 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:45:43 AM »

Quote from: JRand55 on May 19, 2006, 11:32:10 AM

I sent them both to you, they were in earlier this morning at the World of Wisdom.

Can we assume they didn't learn a thing?

Maria · « **Reply #131 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:50:50 AM »

Congrats DR Michael Shayne!

Maria · « **Reply #132 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:51:50 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on May 19, 2006, 10:14:49 AM

I just made up some dialogue for a backstage musical:

Producer's Girlfriend: Could you change the key of my song?

Songwriter (muttering at piano): Honey, if I could I'd change the locks.

Funny!

Maria · « **Reply #133 on:** May 19, 2006, 11:55:18 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 19, 2006, 10:31:52 AM

And he said: "Yes, dear. Remember that you can't screw the audience."

A trip down memory lane.... Back in the Ice Age when I was in Theater School in Canada, that was virtually our motto. We'd say it to each other constantly.

vixmom · « **Reply #134 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:03:17 PM »

Just got my tickets to see Lestat on the 28th at 3.... I hope the principals won't be taking the Memorial Day weekend off!!

Of course as long as we are treated to the glorious keyboard playing talents of DR JoseSPiano all will be well!!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #135 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:11:21 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on May 19, 2006, 11:45:43 AM

Can we assume they didn't learn a thing?

That goes without saying.

Thanks for the link, DR VIXMOM and the file DRELMORE.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #136 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:12:25 PM »

How do French physicians get to the Emergency Room?

Lestat.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #137 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:13:10 PM »

DR DtM - I see a future for you in Libretto writing.

bk · « **Reply #138 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:20:35 PM »

Just got a call from the Music Center, where they'll be doing Kander and Ebb's Curtains, the musical that got resurrected two weeks after Writer's Block came out. My pal Rupert Holmes has done a new book for it. They've asked me to create a music bed for their radio spots - not much dough, but I get free opening night tix, and I like everyone down there, so I said okay. Grant Geissman will be helping put it together, and I'll be doing the arrangement of the music - none of which will be from Curtains.

MBarnum · « **Reply #139 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:22:40 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on May 19, 2006, 08:18:38 AM

MBarnum... I keep forgetting to tell you that since the Vixter liked Bride & Prejudice so well when we rented it, she requested her own copy as one of her birthday presents.... it is currently in our DVD player along with The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire

She also wanted me to ask you if you had any other suggestions for Bollywood movies that she would enjoy.

I will try to think of some...there are plenty that a girl her age would love....but most are in Hindi rather then in English. LOL! (Bride and Prejudice was only a semi-Bollywood movie).

If the Vixter does not mind subtitles then I have many suggestions for her....otherwise I will need to do some research on the topic.

George · « **Reply #140 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:24:36 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on May 19, 2006, 08:05:22 AM

Yesterday Cilliliz said in reference to:"Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"

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Ah, yes, my name is finally used in a movie and....I am the bus....

Could be worse, try being a teenage girl called "Debby" in the 1970's when a certain risque film set in a certain Texas city suddenly went mainstream!

At least now, it's legitimate! It's become a musical!

François de Paris · « **Reply #141 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:28:42 PM »

Quote from: Danise on May 19, 2006, 04:15:55 AM

Good morning all! Yes, I am on the bus on my way to school with the rest of the kiddies. Sometimes it really feels that way.

I forgot to say "Happy Birthday to Francois! I am so sorry!

So Happy Belated Birthday Wishes to Dear Francois!

Thank you very much Danise, but no need to feel sorry because my Bday really is TODAY! It's today, Mame! Yep, May 19th!
And that's how young I feel!

I haven't had cake yet because I live alone and my family is far away and... long ago!

And it's no fun having cake all alone...

I'll go and see my family next week, you know.... all those nephews and nieces and sister who don't even send a greeting card!

Oh well! So is life! $:-\$

Hope things improve soon for your mother, Danise!

MBarnum · « **Reply #142 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:30:15 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on May 19, 2006, 09:51:55 AM

Who said he had MY BROTHER NIKHIL and hadn't watched it?

Actually, as of today, there will be two DRs who have this movie to watch! Only she probably doesn't know it yet!

George · « **Reply #143 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:39:25 PM »

In my DVD player: several DVDs that I've gotten recently, but can't remember what they are.

In my VCR: last night's "Will & Grace" retrospective and final episode (I did watch the last 20 minutes or so).

In my CD player (I went a little crazy over the last couple of weeks

: Patti's "The Lady With the Torch," Julia Murney's "I'm Not Waiting," Maria Friedman's "Now and Then," Martin Charnin's Upstairs at O'Neils', the live concert cast recording South Pacific with Reba and Stokes, the newly remastered original Broadway cast recording of Sail Away from DRG, the 25th anniversary cast recording of Her First Roman, "The 25th anniversary edition of the hit musical revue" Pins and Needles with Babs, Kean with Alfred Drake (but I have to return it, it's scratched

), the "Harry on Broadway" 2-CD set of The Pajama Game and "Songs from Thou Shalt Not" with Harry and Kelli O'Hara, and my final selection, the original cast recording of There's No Place Like Hollywood on Ducy Lee Recordings (I just got this one last night).

I got a lotta lis'ning to do! (almost a Bye Bye Birdie reference

)

François de Paris · « **Reply #144 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:43:50 PM »

Quote from: Michael S on May 19, 2006, 04:23:17 AM

Well with diet, exercise and medication since September 2005 I am winning battle and here I am 55 bound lighter.

And more to come.

Congrats!

I guess you meant "LESS" to come!!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #145 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:43:55 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on May 19, 2006, 12:30:15 PM

Actually, as of today, there will be two DRs who have this movie to watch! Only she probably doesn't know it yet!

Watch it, folks!

My friend Adam just called from LA. He is driving on Rodeo Drive. A friend has a CD Release Party tonight and he may have a gig lined up on Sunday evening.....

But the MOST important thing he is going to do is still tentative!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #146 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:44:50 PM »

Que esta "music bed"?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #147 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:48:52 PM »

Today is FRIDAY!!!!!

I am hungry.

That is all.

François de Paris · « **Reply #148 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:50:22 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on May 19, 2006, 05:04:43 AM

I just realised the double meaning there. Please yourself about which battered. (I was thinking flour etc!)

2nd flour? 4th flour?
Can't you tell I work in a hotel?

(I know!! Corny jokes $:-\$ but, hey, It's my birthday and i do what pleases me!

)

François de Paris · « **Reply #149 on:** May 19, 2006, 12:51:46 PM »

Quote from: Ben on May 19, 2006, 04:53:38 AM

Anthony returns to the city today before he leaves for Virginia.

Virginia!! There's always a woman!! (Oh a.... never mind!)

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