Topic: NTOES (Read 48727 times)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #90 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:57:38 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 17, 2010, 11:06:18 AM

It should. And, if it turns out that you can't make a donation via text, you will get a bounce-back message saying so. In other words, it can't hurt to try.

well, their website offers:

Virgin Mobile USA wants you to know that there are several ways you can contribute to the earthquake relief efforts for Haiti.

The following Text to Donate shortcodes work on Virgin Mobile phones:
•   Text "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5
to Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti organization and contribute to the relief effort.
•   Text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10
thru the American Red Cross to contribute to the relief effort.
•   Text the word "Haiti" to 85944 to donate $5
On behalf of the Union Rescue Mission in cooperation with the International Medical Corps.

Standard messaging fees do not apply for the above shortcodes when making a donation to help Haiti.

I have sent them a Message asking if the donation amount is an added charge.

I sure hope not - if it comes from my account balance I can afford to donate about $250!

der Brucer

TCB · « **Reply #91 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:58:30 AM »

Edi, I am sure that DR Ginny will be thrilled that you think today is her 29th birthday.

bk · « **Reply #92 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:59:14 AM »

Oooh, a parcel. I shall be on the lookout.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #93 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:02:35 PM »

Quote from: bk on January 17, 2010, 11:59:14 AM

Oooh, a parcel. I shall be on the lookout.

Beware of ticking sounds.

der Brucer

Jennifer · « **Reply #94 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:08:42 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on January 17, 2010, 06:58:28 AM

Quote from: Jennifer on January 17, 2010, 05:45:37 AM
Is anybody else going to watch the Golden Globes tonight?

I will be recording it, but I won't watch live. There are too many other things on, and I'll probably be working, too. After I read the list of winners, I'll go back to the ones I like and watch acceptance speeches.

That's an interesting way to do it. For me i would not want to know the winners before watching.

I think I will also check out the red carpet. Although we don't seem to be getting the usual E red carpet. Guess i will have to watch on NBC.

Edisaurus · « **Reply #95 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:09:08 PM »

Quote from: Edisaurus on January 17, 2010, 11:48:31 AM

And a very happy birthday to DR Ginny and Hahahahaha Richard!

I mean...the birthday of their new life together. Yeah. That's it!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #96 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:12:50 PM »

Several rescue planes with supplies and medical personnel have been denied permission to land in Haiti - including two from Doctors Without Borders - they have been redirected to the Dominican Republic and then supplies transferred by truck resulting in a 24 hour delay in delivering help.

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/press/release.cfm?id=4165&cat=press-release

This is being done despite assurances from Secretary of State Hilly Clinton that no such delay is expected because of her diplomatic skills.

In the meantime - the Red Cross is busy counting its money because compensation for its regional directors is based on how much lucre is raised in their individual parts of the country, and no money can be earmarked until the salary portion is first deducted....and that can't be determined until all the money is collected and counted. And of course, the amount of money sent out must be totaled so that a bill for the services can be sent to the proper governmental agencies.

Jennifer · « **Reply #97 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:13:17 PM »

Happy Anniversary to DR Ginny!

JMK · « **Reply #98 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:15:12 PM »

Got a very sad email this morning that the top three people in UMCOR, the Methodist Relief Mission, who had been living and working in Haiti for years, were all killed in the earthquake.

Jennifer · « **Reply #99 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:17:28 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 17, 2010, 11:12:07 AM

Quote from: bk on January 17, 2010, 09:43:48 AM
I'm up and printing pages, after which I'll go Xerox and the deliver.

bk - Have you thought of investing in a personal laser copier for your home environs? It may be more cost-effective for you in the short-long-run. -And you could hook it up to your Mac too.

Don't most/many printers come with photo copiers? I know mine does. It's very convenient.

Jennifer · « **Reply #100 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:18:01 PM »

That is terrible DR JMK.

Jane · « **Reply #101 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:18:21 PM »

Quote from: JRand59 on January 17, 2010, 12:12:50 PM

Several rescue planes with supplies and medical personnel have been denied permission to land in Haiti - including two from Doctors Without Borders - they have been redirected to the Dominican Republic and then supplies transferred by truck resulting in a 24 hour delay in delivering help.

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/press/release.cfm?id=4165&cat=press-release

i'm shocked. at least they are working at getting supplies there.

Jennifer · « **Reply #102 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:18:43 PM »

I just came back from watching my niece skate. My gosh there were so many people at the rink it was crazy. She is taking skating lessons. And has gotten pretty good.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #103 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:45:09 PM »

Sad and shocking story DR JMK.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #104 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:54:12 PM »

Off to watch some skiing and some ice skating....on television of course.

Matt H. · « **Reply #105 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:07:14 PM »

My best friend John bought a small laser printer for his home computer, and he said it's the best decision he ever made. With a wife who's a lawyer and two school-aged children, it was VERY cost effective for him to go laser.

Matt H. · « **Reply #106 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:07:29 PM »

Yes, indeed, Happy Anniversary wishes!

Matt H. · « **Reply #107 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:09:32 PM »

I decided to watch last night's CASTLE rerun while I ate lunch. Good episode (the one with art forgeries and the suspect who had amnesia). I just loved the actor who played the amnesiac.

Matt H. · « **Reply #108 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:10:41 PM »

Then I watched the marvelous PARIS, TEXAS. Yep, it's a languidly paced film, but it never feels dull to me, and I find the ending both triumphant and tragic at the same time. It's a terrific film.

Matt H. · « **Reply #109 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:12:09 PM »

I listened to a nice chunk of the commentary. I had NO idea the child actor who plays Harry Dean Stanton's little boy was Karen Black's son. (Karen Black's husband assisted with the script when Sam Shepard went off to write and film COUNTRY.)

Ginny · « **Reply #110 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:14:15 PM »

Sunday afternoon greetings! Thank you for the anniversary wishes to DRs:

TCB
JRand
Jose
Jane
Ben
Edi
Jennifer

The cake was a hit with the folks at church, as were the pictures. I'll post photos later, but not 'til after I watch the skating and then go out to dinner with Richard and my mom and niece. Not only are we celebrating our anniversary, but the competion of my mom's move. Laura finished clearing out the garage this afternoon and Mom will turn in the keys tomorrow (a day early!). Then I think she'll be ready to be left alone to putter in the new place for a while.

Ginny · « **Reply #111 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:14:44 PM »

Thank you, DR MattH!

Matt H. · « **Reply #112 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:14:46 PM »

There was the theatrical trailer on the first disc, too, which I watched.

I also had time to watch the first special feature on disc two - a 30 minute interview in German with director Wim Wenders. Pretty much repeats what he talked about in the commentary on the unusual way the script got written. He told about winning the Golden Palm at Cannes, and how disappointed he was with the distribution of the film in Germany (it was a big hit in many other European countries and Japan, but didn't get good distribution in Germany. Of course, it flopped big time in America.)

Ginny · « **Reply #113 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:15:13 PM »

Happy 1st HHW birthday to DR Basil!

Ginny · « **Reply #114 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:15:32 PM »

Happy Birthday to DR Noel - we miss you!

Ginny · « **Reply #115 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:19:57 PM »

Quote from: TCB on January 17, 2010, 11:58:30 AM

Edi, I am sure that DR Ginny will be thrilled that you think today is her 29th birthday.

LOL - if it were my 29th birthday I wouldn't even be engaged, much less married!

Matt H. · « **Reply #116 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:28:04 PM »

After a quick internet surf, I'm hopping off-line so I can get the movie and video/audio quality written up and then return downstairs to put away the folded laundry and then get back to work on those bonus features for PARIS, TEXAS. Then, I'll try to fit in some prime time TV.

WBBL.

Laura · « **Reply #117 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:28:45 PM »

Happy Anniversary, Ginny and Richard. (I'm sorry; I thought I said it earlier.)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #118 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:43:25 PM »

Quote from: JRand59 on January 17, 2010, 12:12:50 PM

Several rescue planes with supplies and medical personnel have been denied permission to land in Haiti - including two from Doctors Without Borders - they have been redirected to the Dominican Republic and then supplies transferred by truck resulting in a 24 hour delay in delivering help.

Well, I guess diverting them makes more sense then telling them to go back! Doctors without Borders is not the only emergency show in town - there is clearly more demand for emergency use of the airport than it has capacity. Having an additional emergency hospital capability is probably of no more pressing need than to have medicines, infant formula and potable water. Diverting the first flight might put a 24 hour delay in the first phase of establishing the new medical facilities, but it will then take future pressure off of the airport because all the follow-on planes can be diverted and the new pipeline can flow smoothly. Much of the airpost log jam has been caused by private international charters delivering VIPs for their photo-ops of offering aid!

I'm sure setting up a secondary delivery route via the DR was a top priority for the USAF running the show; and I'm sure every one delivering aid can make a case for front-of-the-line status.

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #119 on:** January 17, 2010, 01:53:07 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on January 17, 2010, 12:17:28 PM

Don't most/many printers come with photo copiers? I know mine does. It's very convenient.

Yes, but....

The combination ink-jet scanner/printer/copiers do not begin to have the production rate (pages/minute) that the laser printers do. And the consumable cost per page (ink/toner) is generally less than for laser printers. Also the combo ink-jet machine can not support the same duty cycle of useage as a laser can. When I was doing my consulting work, my 10,000 personalized letters/day effort would have turned a personal ink-jet unit to smoking scrap.

der Brucer

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