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Re:IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
« Reply #90 on: December 01, 2006, 01:52:52 PM »
By the way, folks on the opposite side of the office suite my group shares with them have decorated their spaces.

They're nice folks and full of the holiday spirit.

My boss asked if maybe I wasn't feeling just a bit competitive (i.e. didn't I want to start putting stuff out), I shared with her my philosophy on such things:

My purpose here on earth is to abate tackiness, not abet it.
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« Reply #91 on: December 01, 2006, 01:58:08 PM »
Hello! I'm from your Government.
You can trust me.

PHOENIX AIRPORT TO TEST NEW FULL-BODY X-RAY SCREENING SYSTEM

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PHOENIX  — Sky Harbor International Airport here will test a new federal screening system that takes X-rays of passenger's bodies to detect concealed explosives and other weapons.
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Some say the high-resolution images — which clearly depict the outline of the passenger's body, plus anything attached to it, such as jewelry — are too invasive.

But the TSA said the X-rays will be set up so that the image can be viewed only by a security officer in a remote location. Other passengers, and even the agent at the checkpoint, will not have access to the picture.

In addition, the system will be configured so that the X-ray will be deleted as soon as the individual steps away from the machine. It will not be stored or available for printing or transmitting, agency spokesman Nico Melendez said.

Of course there is no possibility that the X-Rays themselves might pose a danger; shucks, I remember when every shoe store had a Fluoroscope, and for Christmas I got a nice new glow-in-the-dark wristwatch (nice Radium dial!). I liked to wear the radium watch while I was rubbing mercury onto my pennies to turn them into dimes!

The thought the Big G might misuse a photo image is beyond the pale!

After you, Comrade.

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« Reply #92 on: December 01, 2006, 02:00:36 PM »
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 01, 2006, 01:52:52 PM

My purpose here on earth is to abate tackiness, not abet it.

I take it a styrofoam creche and a plastic pink flamingo are out of the question.

der Brucer
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« Reply #93 on: December 01, 2006, 02:06:17 PM »
One of the best things about Christmas is the tackiness.
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« Reply #94 on: December 01, 2006, 02:06:40 PM »
I guess you can all see why I will be reluctant to fly from now on.
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« Reply #95 on: December 01, 2006, 02:17:16 PM »
Quote from: DearReaderLaura on December 01, 2006, 02:06:17 PM
One of the best things about Christmas is the tackiness.

Like beauty, tackiness sometimes is in the eye of the beholder! :) ... (and then... it hurts!!)
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« Reply #96 on: December 01, 2006, 02:24:29 PM »
BK---I instant messaged you a recommendation for someone to help you in NY.
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« Reply #97 on: December 01, 2006, 02:28:11 PM »
After being turned down by the IFC, we now have a NY premiere date at the end of March at the Quad Cinema in lower Manhattan. (Around the Village, maybe?) I plan to go to NY for the "event" and we hope to have a party---perhaps at my partner's apartment or somewhere closer to the theatre. We had just about given up on having a screening in NY so we are thrilled! I will hound you New Yawkers when the time nears...hope to meet as many Hainsies and Kimlets as possible!
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« Reply #98 on: December 01, 2006, 02:33:12 PM »
Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 01, 2006, 02:00:36 PM
I take it a styrofoam creche and a plastic pink flamingo are out of the question.

der Brucer


That rather depends on what uses I might be allowed to make of them.

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« Reply #99 on: December 01, 2006, 02:39:18 PM »
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 01, 2006, 01:19:49 PM
Poor little kitties!

What are bonita flakes?

Bonita flakes are dried shaved flakes of Bonita Tuna.  Callie goes ape over them (and if you want to see something amazing - see a cat going ape) it's her daily treat for taking her meds etc.  Boo doesn't like them
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« Reply #100 on: December 01, 2006, 02:41:43 PM »
Off to mop the kitchen floor and then continue watching SOUTH PACIFIC.

For fans of JUSTICE, Fox is going to run out its already produced episodes on Fridays at 8 this month. I'll be watching tonight.

WBBL.
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« Reply #101 on: December 01, 2006, 02:42:53 PM »
Quote from: Matt H. on December 01, 2006, 02:41:43 PM
Off to mop the kitchen floor and then continue watching SOUTH PACIFIC.


At least you have your priorities in order!
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« Reply #102 on: December 01, 2006, 02:50:51 PM »
Quote from: Cillaliz on December 01, 2006, 02:39:18 PM
Bonita flakes are dried shaved flakes of Bonita Tuna.

50% of the cats in my house are kookoo for bonita flakes.
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« Reply #103 on: December 01, 2006, 03:25:54 PM »
TOTD:
Current Listening "Best Of Air Supply"
Earlier Listening" Bst of Vicki Lawrence"
Even Earlier "Best of John Denver"
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« Reply #104 on: December 01, 2006, 03:47:07 PM »
Did my mention of John Denver clear the room more quickly than Michael saying "Bollywood"?

Hello MBarnum
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« Reply #105 on: December 01, 2006, 03:48:43 PM »
I'll be playing Christmas CDs for the next few weeks. - I imagine the usual favourites will be most played - "The Carpenters" and "John Denver".

And of course I now have a Warner Bros collection!!
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« Reply #106 on: December 01, 2006, 03:51:09 PM »
Quote from: Edisaurus on December 01, 2006, 02:50:51 PM
50% of the cats in my house are kookoo for bonita flakes.

50% of the cats in Cillaliz' house are kookoo for bonita flakes.

50% of the cats in Edisaurus' house are kookoo for bonita flakes.

I have no cats in my house.  

I have no bonita flakes.

Where is the justice?
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« Reply #107 on: December 01, 2006, 03:51:34 PM »
Looking for fun things to do while in L.A. and found a play titled ROCKERS written by Sherwood Schwartz and starring Lee Meriweather, Pat Crawford Brown (who plays the old lady neighbor Ida Greenberg on DESPERATE HOUSEWIFES), and Elsa Raven. It is about 3 older ladies living at the Garden Grove Retirement Hotel.

I think I may go see it on Sunday.
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« Reply #108 on: December 01, 2006, 03:51:56 PM »
Quote from: Tomovoz on December 01, 2006, 03:47:07 PM
Did my mention of John Denver clear the room more quickly than Michael saying "Bollywood"?

Hello MBarnum


No....but you might run a close second if someone mentioned Michael Jackson.
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« Reply #109 on: December 01, 2006, 03:52:46 PM »
Hardest CD to find is a Chistmas collection which includes "Bobby Vinton singing "Oh Holy Night".  The tracks usually lead to a CD with the same title (Chistmas Wishes) but no prize.  The song does not appear on either of Mr Vinton's Chrismtas collections.

It's close to my favourite Chistmas carol. I love the versions by Linda Eder and Michael Ball.

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« Reply #110 on: December 01, 2006, 03:53:46 PM »
Quote from: Tomovoz on December 01, 2006, 03:48:43 PM
I'll be playing Christmas CDs for the next few weeks. - I imagine the usual favourites will be most played - "The Carpenters" and "John Denver".

And of course I now have a Warner Bros collection!!


I have no "The Carpenters" Christmas music in my house.

I have no "John Denver" Christmas music in my house.

I have no "Warner Brothers collection" of Christmas musc in my house.


Where is the justice?
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« Reply #111 on: December 01, 2006, 03:54:41 PM »
Quote from: MBarnum on December 01, 2006, 03:51:34 PM
Looking for fun things to do while in L.A. and found a play titled ROCKERS written by Sherwood Schwartz and starring Lee Meriweather, Pat Crawford Brown (who plays the old lady neighbor Ida Greenberg on DESPERATE HOUSEWIFES), and Elsa Raven. It is about 3 older ladies living at the Garden Grove Retirement Hotel.

I think I may go see it on Sunday.


One thing ithat seems more certain than death and taxes....you, MBarnum, will more than likely be the youngest person there.



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« Reply #112 on: December 01, 2006, 03:54:53 PM »
I thought Bonita Flakes was some obscure reference to Madonna.

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« Reply #113 on: December 01, 2006, 03:56:31 PM »
Quote from: Tomovoz on December 01, 2006, 03:54:53 PM
I thought Bonita Flakes was some obscure reference to Madonna.



Well, the first thing that sprang into my mind was that Cillaliz was out of cereal.  But I had to ask....and good thing I did.
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« Reply #114 on: December 01, 2006, 03:56:38 PM »
Is there a Michael Jackson sings Bollywood Christmas songs CD?

So right Ron - no justice.
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« Reply #115 on: December 01, 2006, 03:57:52 PM »
Barbra and Neil singing Christmas songs should have opened the door for anyone.
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« Reply #116 on: December 01, 2006, 03:59:05 PM »
I'm sure some piano tunas are flakes.
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« Reply #117 on: December 01, 2006, 03:59:21 PM »
Quote from: Tomovoz on December 01, 2006, 03:25:54 PM
TOTD:
Current Listening "Best Of Air Supply"
Earlier Listening" Bst of Vicki Lawrence"
Even Earlier "Best of John Denver"

There is such a thing as "Best of Vicki Lawrence"?!

My! Where have I been?!
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« Reply #118 on: December 01, 2006, 04:00:33 PM »
Quote from: Ron Pulliam on December 01, 2006, 03:51:09 PM
50% of the cats in Cillaliz' house are kookoo for bonita flakes.

50% of the cats in Edisaurus' house are kookoo for bonita flakes.

I have no cats in my house.  

I have no bonita flakes.

Where is the justice?

Justice is flaky anyway!
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« Reply #119 on: December 01, 2006, 04:01:22 PM »
Quote from: Tomovoz on December 01, 2006, 03:52:46 PM
Hardest CD to find is a Chistmas collection which includes "Bobby Vinton singing "Oh Holy Night".  The tracks usually lead to a CD with the same title (Chistmas Wishes) but no prize.  The song does not appear on either of Mr Vinton's Chrismtas collections.

It's close to my favourite Chistmas carol. I love the versions by Linda Eder and Michael Ball.



And it's originally a French song! :)
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