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IN A STATE
« on: February 20, 2006, 12:04:29 AM »
Well, you've read the notes, you are now in a state of your own choosing, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're in a state - the state of Flux.
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2006, 12:04:45 AM »
And the word of the day is: FLUX!
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2006, 12:12:46 AM »
I posted about the Kritzer books on the Cinema Treasures site, on the pages of several of the movie theaters that appear within the books.  Well, Benjamin Kritzer went from being number 1,200,000 in the sales rank to number 69,000 in the sales rank.  Quite a nice little jump.
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« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2006, 12:13:06 AM »
FLUX, baby, FLUX!

And now - Dino at the piano.
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2006, 12:29:46 AM »
Not sure about X & R.  The definitions would be different here anyway.
"Dog Day Afternoon" was the first movie I saw which had "X" language.
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« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2006, 12:38:41 AM »
Welcome eleven GUESTS (!).  We're talkin' about "R" and "X" rated first films.
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« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2006, 12:39:08 AM »
How come we have GUESTS who aren't WUSSBURGERS?  They are putting certain folks to SHAME!
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« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2006, 12:49:11 AM »
I think that "Midnight Cowboy" might be the only actual "X" rated movie that I've seen.  I have seen (shhhh...don't tell anyone) XXX rated movies ;) (but not the movie, "xXx" with Vin Diesel).
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« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2006, 04:41:01 AM »
Good morning, all!  The IRS situation is getting ridiculous:  last week, Thursday I believe, I received another 1099 for a rather large amount of money.  I had my taxes done on Feb 9 because of an outstanding IRS problem, some financial problems, and the need to complete the primary work early enough before April 15 to determine a course of action.

So, I had to call my accountant, alert them to the fact that I had just received a 1099, which was supposed to be mailed by Feb 1, and I have to pay a fee to have last year's taxes redone.  I'm to pick them up at noon.  Last evenig a cabaret singer DR Jose and I both know sent me an email saying she was ready to send my 1099 as soon as I sent her my social security number and address!  

Two things here really burn my butt:  I will have to pay my accountant another fee and why isn't her accountant on top of this?  Since I always include address and ss# on my invoices, and since she sent me a 1099 last year as well, why isn't this information on record?  

Beyond that, the weather continues fine.

TOD:  X-rated: MIDNIGHT COWBOY; since then I've seen too may X- and R-rated movies to remember any of them.  I certainly remember my first XXX-rated film.  1970, Cincinnati, as I recall.  But that's another topic.
       

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Re:IN A STATE
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2006, 05:57:32 AM »
Re: last night's Olympics Ice Dance competition.

I love Ice Dancing. If done well it's my favorite of all figure skating.  But last night was a disaster.  I'm glad they've changed the scoring system, so it's not pre-determined who will win.  But what I saw last night was extremely unimpressive.

First off, I don't think I've ever seen someone fall in Ice Dance. But last night at least 3 or 4 teams fell.

Second, DR Jose, I know exactly what you mean about the stare. OMG, that italian woman (they were leading) was vicious. Although her partner probably deserved it.

I was really heartbroken that the Canadian team fell, since I"m sure they would have been in the top 3. They were truly my favorites.  Their fall was really bad (since they were doing a difficult lift). It wasn't the man's fault (she lost her grip on his arm while in the air). But they've been showing it a lot on tv here.  And they are not sure if she will be able to skate.

I was not impressed with the russians now in 1st. I watched them without knowing where they were from or what place they were in, and I think that gave me a very unbiased view.  I thought their unison was really poor (they replayed it and it was completely off). I thought their routine was not inspired. I thought their lifts were not that difficult or interesting. And I found they were skating so far apart. That is key for me. I like them to be so close (that's what makes it difficult).  Anyhow the announcers on CBC said after how great they were (no mistakes). But later they had someone review it and she was going through the mistakes. So at least i'm not crazy.

I did not like the italians that fell either (formerly in 1st). He was not a very good skater and had problems keeping up with her. Plus they skated very far apart.

I guess my favorites were the Canadian/American (skating for US) team. My gosh she has long legs. They were good, although really not as good as I remember past Ice Dancers as being.

Anyhow i'm looking forward to watching the rest. I really hope the Montreal woman is okay.
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Re:IN A STATE
« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2006, 06:01:13 AM »
DR Cillaliz re: THE LOOK and that she obviously blamed him (Olympics).

From the replay it did look to be his fault. HE totally tripped and pulled her down.  The commentators were saying how they had retired and hadn't skated in competition for like 4 years (she had a baby). But they came back cause the Olympics were in Italy.

It must be very frustrating to retire and come back for one competition and then have that happen. But geez she could have been more gracious!
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2006, 06:03:02 AM »
My comments on last night's Desperate Housewives-- SPOILER ALERT!!!














Matt, I see your point about humor not having a place in alcoholism.  However, I did like the way Bree's storyline played out because I thought it did an excellent job of showing how the disease can creep up on you.  Most of us have been out to dinner and had too much to drink on at least one occasion.  And then they have her sparring back and forth with her son and you think maybe it's just him giving her a hard time.  But then you look back and realize how many times you've seen her with a glass in hand, or pouring herself a glass in response to stress.  I think the humor was to lull us into thinking that this was just another quirky plot line- until  something very serious happens as a consequence.

I also liked Gabby's storyline, I thought it explained a lot about who she was and why.  I wanted to shake her mother- little girls are supposed to want to try on their mothers' shoes, makeup and jewelry (and little boys too for that matter) that's part of their developmental process.  And as for who we are to believe- absolutely Gabby.  No fifteen year old girl "seduces" a man twice her age.  That is a lie the child molestor tells to rationalize his behavior.  The adult absolutely has the power in that situation, not the child.  I loved the way Carlos took care of her in the end by saying blood isn't everything.
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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2006, 06:03:47 AM »
Grey's Anatomy also good last night- I can't wait for next week's episode!
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« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2006, 06:22:32 AM »
TOD: The first R rated film that I saw was Carnal Knowledge.  I shocked my mother when I told her that I had seen it.  Then again, she shocked easily.  (I was attending college at the time, in Fresno of all places.)

I never told her about seeing Behind the Green Door.  (Again, in Fresno.  There's something about that town that's pornographic.)
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« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2006, 06:26:52 AM »
DR Dakotacelt - I'm not THAT far from you. We have lutefisk here too - and lots of Norwegians as well.  I like it baked not boiled with lots of boiled potatoes and butter
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Re:IN A STATE
« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2006, 06:30:50 AM »
Well BK, if you do work yourself into Iowa, you can have your fill of all the food you bring yourself.
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« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2006, 06:31:30 AM »
KY Jelly is an excellent flux.

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« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2006, 06:41:13 AM »
TOD - Hmmm don't remember first R movie I saw. My dad used to take me to movies when I was a little kid when my mother had bridge club. I think I was 6 or 7 when he took me to BONNIE AND CLYDE, which looks like it was rate M at the time. He never paid any attention to ratings, it was just an easy way to babysit

The first X was probably an Emmanuelle movie in college...one night with my boyfriend and then a group of my female friends wanted to go to an X rated movie sometime later. I went along...it was the same movie!!! So I saw it twice...  Yes it deserved an X rating. It was hilarious.
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« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2006, 06:44:00 AM »
Good morning DR Woody!

I'm just sitting here waiting for my plumber
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« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2006, 06:45:41 AM »
Wow! I typed that and he knocked on the door!!! Wonder if that would work for anyone else?  Hmm I don't want to waste this magic, I better think about it before I type another name
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« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2006, 06:47:35 AM »
Ok, maybe if I'm not so specific....how about...I'm just sitting here waiting for the man of my dreams.....
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« Reply #21 on: February 20, 2006, 06:49:45 AM »
Well, it was worth a try.... Maybe no man of my dreams, but soon, very soon, I will be able to take a shower and wash clothes...life will be good indeed
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« Reply #22 on: February 20, 2006, 07:02:41 AM »
Quote from: Cillaliz on February 20, 2006, 06:45:41 AM
Wow! I typed that and he knocked on the door!!! Wonder if that would work for anyone else?  Hmm I don't want to waste this magic, I better think about it before I type another name
Typing my name did that?

Hmmm, the power of Woody.  Something to think about.

You could ask the plumber if he has any flux to spare.   :o ::) ;D
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« Reply #23 on: February 20, 2006, 07:03:55 AM »
I'm blaming Jose.
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« Reply #24 on: February 20, 2006, 07:07:56 AM »
Here in the U. S. of A., today is President's Day.

It is also National Cherry Pie Day.

Coincidence?  I don't think so!
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« Reply #25 on: February 20, 2006, 07:12:07 AM »
There is much truth in yesterday's Pickles comic strip.
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« Reply #26 on: February 20, 2006, 07:16:45 AM »
The house reeks of last night's gremolata.

It's a very nice reek.
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« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2006, 07:20:48 AM »
Hmmm...today is Monday....trash pick up, but NO mail delivery!

Wached part of the ice dancing, but I kept thinking it was about midnight and when I looked at the clock is was only 9:45.....NBC sure knows how to stretch 2 hours of sports into 5 hours of commercial air time.
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« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2006, 07:21:46 AM »
Quote from: elmore3003 on February 20, 2006, 04:41:01 AM
Good morning, all!  The IRS situation is getting ridiculous:  last week, Thursday I believe, I received another 1099 for a rather large amount of money.  I had my taxes done on Feb 9 because of an outstanding IRS problem, some financial problems, and the need to complete the primary work early enough before April 15 to determine a course of action.


The cabaret singer just sent an email telling me the deadline for 1099s in Feb 28.  So, why so late?  If I'd had lost all my tax records from last year, the 1099s and W2s would be my only record of income.  How can you begin your tax prep without valid records?  I also just got hell from my accountant and a weary "any more coming in?" along with a lecture on my crappy record keeping, which I must admit I deserved.  Still, it burns my ass.
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« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2006, 07:22:20 AM »
First X Rated movie was A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, and it was shcoking enough to receive its rating, at the time.

Second one was BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS, which was on a triple feature with VOTD and MYRA BRECKINRIDGE, which I believe was also rated X.

Many M and R movies, probably the first of which was STRAW DOGS....
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