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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #120 on: February 04, 2008, 12:04:58 PM »

More RE: Super Bowl commercials.

I thought the Planters unibrow was really odd.

And the Doritos mouse one very creepy!

DITTO! Actually, most of them left me shaking my head. Some of the worst ever, I thought. Left me thinking,"They paid that kind of money to air these!?"

I did like the Bud one with the horse being trained by the dog, and the one with Will Ferrell as the basketball player, and the one with the folks nodding off/spoof of the old SNL skit with Will and Chris. But again, worth millions? .. hmmmm, I don't know about that ...

Oh, and the water one with the dancing lizards has major logo-identity problems -- everyone in the room I was with thought it was a Geico promo at first...
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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #121 on: February 04, 2008, 12:22:37 PM »

It's not snow, but it's the closest I'll see around here:

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« Reply #122 on: February 04, 2008, 12:26:57 PM »

A... and then the monopoly held by the Demos and Repubs might have been cracked and America might actually have been on the road to true democractic elections -- and a true three, four, five. etc., party system in the future. ...Sure, there are all kinds of parties out there and occasionally a Libertarian gets elected, but the reality of it is, America is a two-party system (that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!) by design, by intent, by historical maneuvering, and by the money factor. So I can be quoted all the facts out there, but I know in my heart it's still a two-party system...

B-C. ...I'm proud to be an independent and I don't thinks it's right to blackmail me into picking a party in order to be part of the primary process, but hey, that's the American way (at least in Arizona where I'm registered to vote)  ...


To A: Yes, we have what is essentially a two party system. And it slikely to so remain because, based on history, a soon as a counter-movemnet gains any traction, their main positions are incorporated into one or other of the main parties - positions from the left (like many of those from the early socialists) get aborbed into the Democrat Party, positions from the right (like many of those from the Libertarians), into the Republican Party. Since both parties modify themselves to address popular positions, they are likely to be around for a while. Democracies like France and Italy that have suffered under the varies of a multi-party system envy the stability the the US and Great Britain enjoy with their two party sytems.

To B: I don't think its "blackmail" to say you must join my party if you want a voice in our nominee.

Yes, I know you think the present sytem sucks - but I have yet to hear you propose a better one! You can't run a nation of 300 million people from a Townhall, and even if you could, the result would be mob rule, not an orderly government.

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Note - from the time our ancestors slithered from the primordial ooze, societies have always been ruled by either the club or the gold - or both.
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« Reply #123 on: February 04, 2008, 12:32:22 PM »


Oh, and the water one with the dancing lizards has major logo-identity problems -- everyone in the room I was with thought it was a Geico promo at first...

Like those old James Garner commercials - everyone thought they were great - except the product folks: everybody remembered he was advertising a camera, but they couldn't remember which brand!

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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #124 on: February 04, 2008, 12:39:11 PM »

Good Afternoon!

Well, I believe they found an Eva, or at least an Eva cover.

In any case, it was nice to the ever-youthful, Larry Fuller, again today.  And in leather pants too!
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« Reply #125 on: February 04, 2008, 12:40:19 PM »

As for the Topic of the Day...

I think out of the all the DVDs I've watched, I think I've only watched and/or listened to about four or five of the commentaries and special features.  I guess I just liking not knowing who is behind the curtain.
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« Reply #126 on: February 04, 2008, 01:09:46 PM »

I guess I just liking not knowing who is behind the curtain.

Never knowing who is behind the curtain would be my version of Hell.

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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #127 on: February 04, 2008, 01:11:03 PM »


Well, I believe they found an Eva, or at least an Eva cover.

Great - how about a Topsy?

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« Reply #128 on: February 04, 2008, 01:11:54 PM »

It began rainly lightly while I was at lunch. Never rained very hard, but every little drop is precious. We're so in need of rain.
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« Reply #129 on: February 04, 2008, 01:13:40 PM »

I appreciate the links to YouTube because I never go there just looking around. I only go when specifically directed by one of you thoughtful people here who suggest things of interest for us. So, I did want to express my thanks, and I hope the treasure-finders will continue to keep us informed here.
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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #130 on: February 04, 2008, 01:15:34 PM »

I spent most of the afternoon watching SOUL FOOD. I got through five episodes. I now have only three to go.

The show isn't big on guest stars. Terrence Howard guested on a couple of episodes as a feisty big-time basketball star, and Diahann Carroll was on one as the aunt of the show's three sisters.
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« Reply #131 on: February 04, 2008, 01:15:54 PM »

DITTO! Actually, most of them left me shaking my head. Some of the worst ever, I thought. Left me thinking,"They paid that kind of money to air these!?"

I did like the Bud one with the horse being trained by the dog, and the one with Will Ferrell as the basketball player, and the one with the folks nodding off/spoof of the old SNL skit with Will and Chris. But again, worth millions? .. hmmmm, I don't know about that ...

Oh, and the water one with the dancing lizards has major logo-identity problems -- everyone in the room I was with thought it was a Geico promo at first...


There was one with actor T.J. Thyne ("Bones") who was pleased with some (insurance?) quote or other.  He had brought a head shrinker with him in case he didn't get a quote he liked, and one of the workers asked to go home 'cause he had a small head.

It was SUCKY and YUCKY!  
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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #132 on: February 04, 2008, 01:16:25 PM »

I did have time to zip through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Luke and Noah were on, and they were talking about getting together sexually, too. They weren't on tomorrow' previews.
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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #133 on: February 04, 2008, 01:19:08 PM »

And when you get home, remember:

First you brown an onion....

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Sorry, not in my kitchen, DR der Brucer.  I did season the English cut roast with Beau Monde and pepper before browning it.  It's now simmering nicely in my electric skillet.  The key is to keep adding water, but let it almost burn a time or two.  That just happened for the first time.  In an hour or so I'll add carrots and potatoes.  When they're cooked, I'll remove the meat and veggies and add some Kitchen Bouquet to the juice.  Yum, one of our favorite meals.
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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #134 on: February 04, 2008, 01:23:17 PM »

Like those old James Garner commercials - everyone thought they were great - except the product folks: everybody remembered he was advertising a camera, but they couldn't remember which brand!


It was a Polaroid, how difficult is that to remember?
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« Reply #135 on: February 04, 2008, 01:27:03 PM »

I've done four pages, will now take a lunch break and then do three or four more.  I'm beginning to think I chose the right path and I think I should be able to slog right through to the end by mid-week.
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« Reply #136 on: February 04, 2008, 01:31:05 PM »

It's been a profitable day: both the new filing cabinet and the storage tubs arrived.  My biggest fear was that the storage tubs would be damaged and they were fine. I've unwrapped and vacuumed more books, started setting them out, and I think I will order one more filing cabinet before the week is out.  I also got several checks tody but not, alas, the large amount I'm expcting from one of my cabaret singers who oes me a third of her invoice at the moment.  The irony is that she sent me an email a week ago saying she owed me; so, where the hell is it?

I think when it comes in, I will buy a plane ticket to Ohio for a week and chill out.  Maybe I'll take the Macbeths a peace offering of some bedding I have no use for.

DR Ginny, I wish I were dining with you and Richard tonight!

DR Jose, would you like a margarita?
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« Reply #137 on: February 04, 2008, 01:33:58 PM »

DR elmore, VIBES the new storage units will do the trick.
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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #138 on: February 04, 2008, 01:34:11 PM »


DAILY MAIL

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Challenge Churchill! One in four think Winnie didn't exist (but Sherlock Holmes did)
By REBECCA CAMBER - Last updated at 21:12pm on 3rd February 2008

Never, in the field of human ignorance, have so many known so little about famous Britons.

A quarter of the population think that Winston Churchill never actually existed, a survey suggests.

While a poll recently named him the greatest Briton of all time, the wartime prime minister is seen by many as a mythical figure along with the likes of Florence Nightingale and Sir Walter Raleigh.

According to the survey of 3,000 respondents, many believe the inspirational Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi, Cleopatra and the Duke of Wellington are also characters dreamed up for films and books.

Some think Charles Dickens was himself a character in fiction rather than the creator of David Copperfield, Oliver Twist and Martin Chuzzlewit.

In a damning indictment of the nation's historical knowledge, many of those surveyed said they believe Sherlock Holmes was a real person, along with the pilot Biggles and even the Three Musketeers.

Almost 50 per cent were certain that Eleanor Rigby existed not just in the imagination of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

And they were in no doubt about the existence of King Arthur, Lady Godiva, Robin Hood and Dick Turpin.

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Re:THE SUCKY AND THE YUCKY VS. THE DUCKY AND THE LUCKY
« Reply #139 on: February 04, 2008, 01:35:51 PM »

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DR Ginny, I wish I were dining with you and Richard tonight!

So do we, DR Elmore, so do we!  I'm so glad to hear that your day went well and that you're in the mood for margaritas.  If your trip to OH materializes, we'll have to go to El Rancho Grande.

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« Reply #140 on: February 04, 2008, 01:38:30 PM »

It was a Polaroid, how difficult is that to remember?

You know that, I know that, but apparently a goodly number of those surveyed did not!

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'course, we know we're smarter ;)
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« Reply #141 on: February 04, 2008, 01:40:08 PM »


It was SUCKY and YUCKY!  

And worst of all - really not funny!

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« Reply #142 on: February 04, 2008, 01:48:53 PM »


Voted by TV Guide as best beer ad.

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« Reply #143 on: February 04, 2008, 01:55:47 PM »

I cleaned the dining room this morning, so I think I'll write for just a bit and then head back down to finish SOUL FOOD, watch SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, and then watch last night's HOUSE which I have all cued up ready to go.

WBBL.
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« Reply #144 on: February 04, 2008, 02:02:59 PM »

I checked out this evening's TV listings....

...talk about a desolation.....

DVDs are the order of the evening.
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« Reply #145 on: February 04, 2008, 02:14:59 PM »

Ann Coulter Vows to Stop 'President McCain'

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Newsmax: Do you really plan to campaign for Hillary if McCain is the GOP nominee?

Coulter: I will campaign against John McCain until Inauguration Day, which, God willing, will not be his.

Question: does this hurt Mc Cain, or help him?

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« Reply #146 on: February 04, 2008, 02:30:10 PM »

I cleaned the dining room this morning, so I think I'll write for just a bit and then head back down to finish SOUL FOOD, watch SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, and then watch last night's HOUSE which I have all cued up ready to go.

WBBL.

You are in for a treat with HOUSE & Mira Sorvino.  She was wonderful.
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« Reply #147 on: February 04, 2008, 02:33:36 PM »

Ann Coulter Vows to Stop 'President McCain'Question: does this hurt Mc Cain, or help him?

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It cannot help but HELP!  I've never "met" anyone who has anything remotely kind to say about her.

Of course, I don't travel the sewers....
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« Reply #148 on: February 04, 2008, 03:20:02 PM »

Hi, DR elmore!  -I just got back in from running some errands - which I meant to do after my auditions this afternoon, but...

Margaritas tonight?
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« Reply #149 on: February 04, 2008, 03:33:08 PM »

Monday morning greetings!  Today's my day off and I have lots of errands to do and some puttering at home.  DH Richard has requested a pot roast dinner, which will require that I stay home most of the afternoon.







I like pot roast, too. :'(
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