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[bk]

I'll reiterate again, that since starting this diet and jogging routine I have not had one single evening of heartburn or acid reflux no matter how many onions or how much garlic or spicy food I consume.  And you'll all be happy to know that despite my loathing of water, I've been drinking two bottles a day and I'm down to two Diet Cokes a day.  I have never before only had two Diet Cokes in a day - always three to six, so that's a major thing, I should think.

[Ron Pulliam]

So when are you planning on getting in line?

Thanks, David.  Not for the assumption that I'm an idiot, but for the notion that I meet the age requirements!


 

[Ron Pulliam]

I'll reiterate again, that since starting this diet and jogging routine I have not had one single evening of heartburn or acid reflux no matter how many onions or how much garlic or spicy food I consume.  And you'll all be happy to know that despite my loathing of water, I've been drinking two bottles a day and I'm down to two Diet Cokes a day.  I have never before only had two Diet Cokes in a day - always three to six, so that's a major thing, I should think.

I think the most important thing in any such regimen is positive reinforcement.

Good for you, Bruce!  Keep it up!

That said, I commend you on breaking the "coke" habit, diet or otherwise.  Diet Coke has caffeine, yes?  Or do you get the non-caffeinated variety?  Caffeine is the hardest addiction to break since it's such a pleasurable experience and, generally, not unhealthy.  

Make notes of your changes in diet, mood and physiological changes. Those notes will be quite eye-opening as the weeks pass and they'll motivate you even further, IMO.

[JulieC40]

If I could get away with it, I'd do a McGuire Sisters arrangement of "American Idiot," but I think the language might offend a few of my regular concertgoers.

That's hysterical!  

[JulieC40]

JulieC, I'm not sure if you misunderstood me or I misunderstood you, but the QC call is between the temp service and the client.  You need to check with them to see if everything's "working out."  On a temp-to-hire situation, the SOP is to check in the first day, and then at the end of the first week, and if everything's fine by the end of the first week, usually you're home free.  What I bet happened is they weren't able to get through to whomever on your assignment on your first Friday, and then that scumbag (because that's obviously what they are, no?) called on Monday to complain and told them you needed to be replaced ASAP, hence your Staffing Coordinator showing up on your assignment, which is very unusual (at least it was back in the day).

Oh, okay, I understand now.  However, I had felt that it was not proper business etiquette to show up at my work place.  They should have called me Friday night after work or if they didn't know till Monday, they could have left a message with someone for me to call them as soon as possible.  I felt really humiliated because people were asking me where I was going and why I was packing up to leave.  

[elmore3003]

Another interesting day in Rare Books and Manuscripts: I found a letter from producer Charles Dillingham to Victor Herbert that supports things in the newspaper reviews for THE LADY OF THE SLIPPER and highlights more shoddy research from the Fat Conductor of Limited Talent and Limitless Ego.

[bk]

I think the most important thing in any such regimen is positive reinforcement.

Good for you, Bruce!  Keep it up!

That said, I commend you on breaking the "coke" habit, diet or otherwise.  Diet Coke has caffeine, yes?  Or do you get the non-caffeinated variety?  Caffeine is the hardest addiction to break since it's such a pleasurable experience and, generally, not unhealthy.  

Make notes of your changes in diet, mood and physiological changes. Those notes will be quite eye-opening as the weeks pass and they'll motivate you even further, IMO.

I've done caffeine-free DC for as long as it's been on the market.

[Jennifer]

And you'll all be happy to know that despite my loathing of water.

I don't know if it's as good for you, but i drink a lot of the flavored water.

It is 0 carbs. I think just artificial sweetner.

They are really good. I much prefer them to to just plain water.

[Jennifer]

I enjoyed last night's MOLE. And thought the recap show (with new footage) was quite good as well.

[singdaw]

DR Ron Pulliam...

To me, you will always be Younger Than Springtime...

[singdaw]

So sorry you had to go through that, DR JulieC40.  

**VIBES** for better news on the job front!

[singdaw]

DR JMK - How will Zachary ever be happy again, now that he's tasted the good life?  

[Jane]

From Yesterday by JMK, "As a former manager of a couple of temp services, I can tell you there's nothing more dreaded than the client calling and saying, "Please replace....".  Usually you're home free if you make it past the first day QC (Quality Control in temp service lingo) and then end of first week QC calls."

I hadn't even been put on the phones yet so they didn't have the chance to hear me handle a call.  Interesting, huh?

I was very shocked to hear the job didn't work out & how it ended.  Even more shocked how you were informed.  I don't suppose they paid you for the entire day.

BEST OF JOB VIBES!!!

[Jennifer]

re: THE MOLE


For the first time, I decided to take the MOLE quiz at ABC.com (no spoilers from last night's show below).

They don't tell you how many you got right.

But at the end they do let you compare your answers to america.











Here is the answer to Who is the mole (including all 6):
fjafdjlafjds;fj;fjdsafjd dlsafj dl;jafs;fljdsafljdsafldjsafljlafjsfjldajf;jaflafjljfljflj
10% alex  12% clay
18% craig  19% mark
25% nicole 16% paul
jfklajfljdafljdsa fl;fjaljsa fl;ja fl;jdsa fl;jd lfj lafj ldfj ldjsa fldjafljsdfds;afj;fj;jlfj
Interesting!

[Jane]

Are you sure you have any left??

 

[JMK]

DR JMK - How will Zachary ever be happy again, now that he's tasted the good life?  

Not sure if this is a joke, since Gabe is the one who went to Hawaii--but they are both adjusting to being in the same room again.  

[Jane]

DR Vixter, it is nice to see you posting.

DR Jennifer, I used to make my own mayo, it was light and very tasty.  I rinse my eggs well with hot water before breaking them, when the eggs will be raw I also wash them with soap.  I stopped making my own mayo because I enjoy Hellman's/Best Foods so much.  If I had to use a different brand I would make my own again.

[Jennifer]

DR Vixter, it is nice to see you posting.

DR Jennifer, I used to make my own mayo, it was light and very tasty.  I rinse my eggs well with hot water before breaking them, when the eggs will be raw I also wash them with soap.  I stopped making my own mayo because I enjoy Hellman's/Best Foods so much.  If I had to use a different brand I would make my own again.

I love the hellman's light mayo i use. I just thought it would be healthier to make it myself.

You wash the actual inside part of the egg with soap?

[singdaw]

Spoo.  My mistake.   Gabe.

[Jane]

From Tomovoz:

The quiet is so loud today.

We know what you mean.  Keith has said that before.

After reading your statement,  Keith & I had to go wake up our slug of a dog and give him attention.  He was very happy.  Keith likes to take his dog collar off in the house,  today Sherlock decided to take one end of it in his mouth and walk me around the house while I held the other end.

[JulieC40]

So sorry you had to go through that, DR JulieC40.  

**VIBES** for better news on the job front!

Thanks so much...you're a sweetie!  

[Jane]

I'll reiterate again, that since starting this diet and jogging routine I have not had one single evening of heartburn or acid reflux no matter how many onions or how much garlic or spicy food I consume.  

That is great!  

[Jennifer]

RE: HOW DO I SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA (the canadian search for the new Maria in the new toronto production of the Sound Of Music).

The show is okay. But there are so many things that could make it so much better. They keep getting rid of 2 at a time. Which i find to be a lot.
When you compare it to the Search for Elle woods show, i definitely prefer that one. At least there they are doing scenes from the show. Singing songs from the show.

On M? they are singing random songs that simon (the head judge) chooses. And they really tell us nothing about who would be good as maria. They don't do any scenes from the show (they do sing group numbers from the show, but it doesn't show us each one alone). They don't act with the other castmates who are already chosen.

And ALW is not there (he is coming next week), which should make things a lot better.

The weird thing is last night there was a B3. And the judges (and previous fan fav) was in the bottom. As was the larger girl.

So i knew they would keep their fav.

Surprisingly my fav is now one of the top contenders. She was in the bottom 2 or 3 weeks ago. But since her sing-off (the bottom girls sing off), she has been in the top every week.

And another girl who i don't think is right for the show, was in the top 3 last night (only 4 are left now).

Apparently the fans actually get to decide the winner (with 2 remaining). Before then the head judge can always keep their fav.

[JulieC40]

I was very shocked to hear the job didn't work out & how it ended.  Even more shocked how you were informed.  I don't suppose they paid you for the entire day.

BEST OF JOB VIBES!!!

I was there from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. so I will be paid for that time.  Thanks so much for the vibes!

[DearReaderLaura]

Now at almost 1 p.m., it is 100 degrees and 30% humidity.

[Jane]

I love the hellman's light mayo i use. I just thought it would be healthier to make it myself.

You wash the actual inside part of the egg with soap?

As with fruits that have skins, before cutting through them. I wash the egg shells.

Making my own mayo was healthier, I'm just a fan of Hellman's.  Keith uses the light stuff, I don't care for it.  I rarely use it at home anymore except in egg salad.  For sandwiches I spread soft avocado instead of mayo & it is very healthy.

[DearReaderLaura]

I made some tuna pasta salad before I left to run errands. I used bow ties and added red onion, celery, and broccoli flowers.

[Jane]

From Kerry:

Why is it that everything has safety seals and protection caps (from aspirin to juice and milk), but candy and junk food do not?  

 

Keith said because they are sinful products, as are cigarettes and alcohol which also don’t have child proof seals.   Of course, is there really such a thing as child proof?  My children used to open those darn things for me when I couldn’t.

[bk]

Had a nice telephonic conversation with Mr. Robert Harris, he of film preservation, and must now do some errands.

[Jane]

Keith's eye is doing very well today.