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In the Realm of the Senses
You know what, Naomi. That's a great point regarding a food changing. I hadn't even thought about that. I guess it's just up to the reader to realize that the attached stars are based merely on one meal (unless stated otherwise). I had eaten at Chili's five times, and hated it all five times. Then I got the Monterrey Chicken once and loved it. I might only eat there once a year, but now, I always love my meal. So, I'm not sure how I would've rated that if the one meal I love, was the first meal I had.— July 30, 2009 12:59 a.m.
Juvenile Decoy
Anyone remember the Handyman chain that was out here? My friends mother worked part time there when I was a kid, and there was talk about making things like small screen, and these metal tubes, locked up. Because, kids were buying them to make pipes to smoke pot out of. I don't think they ever did, though. They just had a memo that said not to sell those products to kids or something. I think anyone with a brain, realizes graffiti isn't "art". Obviously, someone like Banksy, is different. Although, that's a fine line, as he's sometimes painted on buildings and they've been ticked off by it. And he's gotten rich from doing that style of "graffiti". I once debated a woman about it. She talked about the different styles of graffiti and the artist nature involved. I asked her if she owned a business, and worked hard running that business...how would she feel if they painted on the side of that business. She immediately saw my point. I would love it if the cops handled the kids spray painting, the way Sean Penn did in the movie Colors. He simply grabbed the can out of their hands, and spray painted them in the face.— July 29, 2009 4:10 p.m.
A Static Charge
I was about to say that quarterbacks were smart, since they have to run an offense, learn all those plays, etc etc. But then I thought about Todd Maranovich, Steve McNair, Bret Favre Ryan Leaf, and about 10 others!— July 29, 2009 4:04 p.m.
Golf Carts, Manholes, and Car Accidents
I can sort of see your point, PP. I just don't think texting while walking is the same as driving and texting. Because nobody walks and stares directly down at the sidewalk or street. And I do agree about the barriers. It's a shame that so many beautiful bridges, have to erect various fences for possible suicides. Often times, it kills the view for others (no pun intended).— July 29, 2009 3:57 p.m.
Water Weather, Child Labor
I would offer to pay the kid $100,000 a day, but I'd make him play me double-or-nothing for his pay check. In a game of pool, of course. M.A...Interesting answer and examples of the various child labor laws. But I am curious about two things. I heard something on the news about 16-year-olds being allowed to strip, in some U.S. state. And I don't see how that is possible, if you have to be over 18 to attend strip clubs (so I've heard). The second thing is, in your answer, you write that no permits are needed for lemonade stands. Yet, it seems every 10 years or so, there's a story that makes the news, about some police officers that bust kids for selling lemonade. And it always comes out that the children didn't have a permit, and it becomes this big PR nightmare for the police, who were enforcing such a silly law with kids, who were making a few dollars on a Sunday afternoon.— July 29, 2009 3:53 p.m.
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
I read recently, that at some festival, Jay-Z has replaced the Beastie Boys. Maybe that will be the case here.— July 29, 2009 3:39 p.m.
Beckett No, Hendrix Yes
Sorry 'bout that, magic. I think a lot of people have parties at hotels, so... I think I told refried that I wasn't familiar with Cats Cradle, but was fond of Harry Chapin's lovely ballad "Cats in the Cradle".— July 29, 2009 3:32 p.m.
Golf Carts, Manholes, and Car Accidents
I never get tired of the priceless jokes if they're done well.— July 29, 2009 9:50 a.m.
Golf Carts, Manholes, and Car Accidents
Pistol...I usually agree, in regards to suing. I just don't think a manhole should be left open. Often times people are walking while distracted. I mean, I learned a long time ago, it's a good idea to keep your eyes on the ground. Sometimes the sidewalk has a missing chunk, or a tree has grown underneath...so many things. But I think if someone is texting while they walk, they're at least using some of their vision to pay attention, and at least both parties are at fault.— July 29, 2009 1:20 a.m.
A Static Charge
Ya know what's interesting, Fred? People have always used this stat...something about the average NFL player only plays for 4 years. And what they say when they bring that up, is a player gets injured and the NFL is "done with them" and just spits them out, and they didn't invest their money, and blah blah blah. Well, you brought up a name. I'll bring up a name. Ray Rowe. The center of my high school basketball team. The best football player we had, who went on to have a two year NFL career. Not because of injuries, but because he just wasn't good enough. Now he's a cop. A lot of times, people aren't good enough to make it. It's not a matter of the NFL just using them.— July 28, 2009 5:34 p.m.