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[elmore3003]

If Mc Cain's goal was to not anger his perceived base and at the same time optimize his chance at reaching folks more in the center, Sarah Palin was the best choice. (Her political actions have been much more moderate than her ideological pronouncements.)

der Brucer

I think she was a very smart choice. It will be an interesting ride to November.

[Cillaliz]

If Mc Cain's goal was to not anger his perceived base and at the same time optimize his chance at reaching folks more in the center, Sarah Palin was the best choice. (Her political actions have been much more moderate than her ideological pronouncements.)

der Brucer

  I think it was a brilliant choice

[Jeanne]

Good morning, everyone. And a SPECIAL good morning to Larry. I, too, am glad he's home. I must say that, although I've only been to the hospital a couple times, my experiences were no where near as interesting!

[Jeanne]

Media Check:

DVD: BLONDE ICE
VCR: SCANDAL (the Christine Keeler story)
CD: SAMMY DAVIS, JR: GREATEST SONGS, THE WHAM OF SAM

[DERBRUCER]

The bed-room TV gave up the ghost - clear sound but a picture collapsed into a shimmering line across the center of the screen. I bought it a Wal-Mart for under $200 over five years ago (after we moved and before the moving trailer arrived.) Try to find a replacement for that price today!) The bedroom TV is for my News show addiction in the evening and for Woody's DVD viewing when I am monopolizing the living room TV in the evenings. The shopping experience was one of the infernal "this is nice but for another $X I can have" episodes that can lead to a very expensive purpose. I had to keep reminding myself "You are just replacing an old TV, not upgrading the home entertainment center!" I settled on a 26" Sanyo 720 LCD HDTV for under $400. Much to my pleasant surprise, I just plugged it in, hooked up the dangling co-ax from the old system, and after an automatic, lengthy, channel search, up popped FoxNews!  Woody pop-in a DVD in the old DVD player, an got his movie! (The DVD player is actually connected (by coax) between the COMCAST receiver and the TV.)  I can worry about upgrading my cable service for this set until later. Meanwhile I think I'll move the up-convert DVD player from the living room to the bedroom and hook it up with HDMI. And, I'm guessing that for DVD viewing on a 26" set, the lack of 1080p will not be missed.

der Brucer

Anything to keep the chef happy!

[Jeanne]

Given how many people are suffering as a result of high gasoline prices, high food prices, and high heating bills, I'd like to see the conventions cut back. In fact, I'd like to see this in many areas. I'm really tired of all this over-the-top business. I don't expect it to solve all the nation's problems--far from it--and it would hurt some perhaps, but IMO a back-to-basics approach is in order.

Just my 2 cents.

[Jeanne]

Kerry, how are you doing?

I'll be back, so pls let me know.

[DERBRUCER]

BTW, DR DerBrucer, thanks for lightening my avatar yesterday. I was too preoccupied to mention it then and I apologize.

Your Welcome - my pleasure

der Brucer

[Matthew]

Feel better VIBES to DR Elmore.

Recovering from 4+ hours of callbacks for Rent - The School Edition.  It was the longest and most tedious callback I've ever played for, mostly in part because it was VERY hot and stuffy in the room we were in.  Then we went and cast the show, which went ok.

I haven't had a chance for a media check, I'll check in later with that.

[DearReaderLaura]

"Rent: The School Edition" fascinates me. After taking out stuff I wouldn't want my school-aged child to see, it must be a short show.

[Jane]

Good morning, all! I'm a bit head-achey at the moment:  When I was released from hospital last night, all I had to eat were a couple of boiled eggs, and I awoke three times during the night:
   1.  1:59 am, bathroom break
   2.  3:30 am, stomach cramps
   3.  5:30 am, hungry and head-achey so I got up and had about half a cup of cranberry juice and a slice of whole wheat bread; there's nothing in the refrigerator beyond that, a gallon of water, and 3 eggs at the moment.

I'm about to step over to Cafe 82 for breakfast and then I'll call my doctor to see if I can get in today and see if he wants to rethink some prescriptions. Since I would swear that he never told me I was diabetic, although he must have said something like "metformin to control your blood sugar" and I missed the subtext, I'm looking into diabetes testing kits; my cousin Sue demanded to know why he hadn't given me one or suggested I purchase one.

I completely understand your cousin Sue's reaction.  Aside from the kit, how about more than a casual mention of the need to control your blood sugar.  A full explanation was due, possibly a referral to a nutritionist who specializes in diabetes.  He should have a least set you up on a regular schedule to check your sugar levels.  

Again, thank goodness for friends who diagnosed your problem!!!

[Jane]

DR elmore & all Dear Readers.  Please look up all new prescriptions on the internet, read what they are for as well as the possible side effects plus which drugs & conditions the medication should not be used with..  Also read the info page that comes with them.

[bk]

Back from shipping packages (all caught up again) and a couple of other errands and will now get ready to jog.

[Edisaurus]

I decided to go ahead this morning and finish the two PERRY MASON episodes I had yet to watch. The first took Perry into the Sierra Mountains and a trial where Hamilton Burger was not the prosecuting attorney.

I always wondered if his friends called him "Ham Burger".

[Edisaurus]

And let's not forget the influence of internet sites like this one!

der Brucer

Without Edisaurus I would never had bought this:

Glad you liked it!

And always a cheerful sight to see dear VDP's visage!

[Jane]

DVD: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

[Edisaurus]

I have never had a discovery on amazon like I've had in record stores.  Yes, maybe there's been a link to an interesting-sounding CD, but I rarely look at those because it's not in front of me in my hands.  

That's because you have a great store like Amoeba!

I'm happy to have recently found a small indie store which has been great to explore *and put a dent in my wallet!). I was happy to see that although most of their stock is new, somewhat obscure but trendy stuff, the new Randy Newman CD is #3 in sales there!

[Matthew]

"Rent: The School Edition" fascinates me. After taking out stuff I wouldn't want my school-aged child to see, it must be a short show.

Some lyrics are changed, some sections of songs are cut and keys have been adjusted.  However, some of the words of La Vie Boheme are still intact, while whole lines have been cut.  Makes me wonder who is in charge of these changes and who's to say what is appropriate for high school age kids.  However, the kids are excited by the show.  

[Jane]

DR Tomovoz, glad you had a nice visit with your birth family, including the young uncle.

[DearReaderLaura]

I think the game warden is coming today, so I have been busy burying evi  planting shrubs. Yes, that's it -- planting shrubs.

[JoseSPiano]

Good Afternoon!

Greetings from MoMA!

[elmore3003]

"Rent: The School Edition" fascinates me. After taking out stuff I wouldn't want my school-aged child to see, it must be a short show.

I was thinking the same thing!

I'm back from pharmaceuticals, and I amused myself on the way home by calling and making nasty comments to DR MBarnum. When I receive his email, I shall go to market. I have a couple of diabetes sheets to type out as well, and I have to learn how to use this new Blood Glucose Meter.

[JoseSPiano]

DR Ginny and her ever-login' DH Richard have been looking at some Art,  and now we are about to take small break in Cafe 2.

[DearReaderLaura]

I have a question for Cillaliz:

Why isn't this first degree murder?
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/08/29/20080829az-newborn29-on.html

Edited: Never mind. I reread the story and understand it was to get him to enter a plea bargain.

[singdaw]

Am I the only one that did not already know this Coat of Oz story?

[FJL]

I tried to be the first with the SARAH PALIN AND TALL reference, but some political blogger got there first  

[JoseSPiano]

DR Singdaw - Were you still thinking of coming in tomorrow for breakfast?

-Some other DRs would like to know.

[FJL]

Jose - will you be able to come to dinner on Sunday?

[singdaw]

I was indeed, DR JoseSPiano!   Just name the place and time, and I will be there!  

[singdaw]

And they'd better be serving strawberry ice cream!