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Thoughts on Facebook and ACORN
You know what, Sattin? When I complained about this on Facebook (in a sarcastic way, but trying to get my point across to all the people that do these things)...a few of them told me about that. I was unaware. I don't mind "updates" on different threads, if they are interesting. And by interesting, even if it's their kid scoring a goal in a youth soccer game. That's fine. It's the people that post about what kind of sandwich they're making their kids or what appointments they're heading out to. Pyscho...I totally agree about ACORN. The funny thing is, I'm a Democrat. And I always end up arguing with other Democrats, because of idiotic organizations like this, and the ACLU (last I heard, they were going to help balloon boys family).— October 21, 2009 11:08 a.m.
Music and Metallica Fans -- Dumb or Smart?
Ya know another thing I was thinking today. Well, only two cars passed me by with music blaring. One had hip-hop, so loud I'm not sure how the woofers didn't pop the dudes ear drums. And heavy metal, so loud I can't figure out how blood wasn't squirting out the chicks ears. And, I think I mentioned before...you never hear the Beatles blaring from a car stereo. I'm guessing you don't hear Vivaldi's wonderful Mandolin Concerto, either. And don't tell me classical music doesn't work well blasted. Put on some Wagner, and you'll see it can. It's just the level of intelligence by the music listener. I mean, comedian Jeanine Garafollo said she loved Weezer, but they were too loud in concert.— October 20, 2009 11:42 p.m.
Deathtrap, Deep Water, Flight of the Conchords
Great recommendations. Gaffigan is a comedic genius, and Flight of the Conchords is awesome (HBO still hasn't decided on a 3rd season; not sure why, as it's very critically praised). I would drop The Namesake, which could've been great. But it got bad 3/4 of the way thru. And Stranger Than Fiction was okay (aside from an ending that didn't really make sense, as Ferrell knew what would happened, so...why do it?) If you want Ferrel in a serious role, go with him in that Woody Allen movie Melinda and Melinda. He plays the Woody character. A lowkey but good film.— October 20, 2009 7:03 p.m.
Music Notes (Carly Simon, Paul Anka, Michael Jackson)
Hey, thanks for posting that occ. That guy's done a lot of stuff. I have no problem letting something go, when a person says "Oh yeah, I guess I was wrong." But when someone always comes on here correcting me, and then she's wrong about the definition of a word...I think the least she can do is own up to it.— October 20, 2009 6:59 p.m.
Death
It sounds like such a low number when you think of Kobe's woman getting a million! Geez, I guess I did have facts wrong. I was going by things I heard on the radio. But I'm guessing it was a DJ that said HE got stuck on the Coronado Bridge because of her, and I just made that leap.— October 20, 2009 6:55 p.m.
Music Notes (Carly Simon, Paul Anka, Michael Jackson)
Pete, she claimed my definition of "dowry" was wrong. I think I said it was a woman giving money to the mans family. I dunno...I can't remember the context now. She said that, if memory serves, that it's ONLY when a man gives the womans family money. Or maybe I'm getting that completely backwards. Either way, my definition was acceptable. And russl, the weird thing about it is, the students that DID NOT get confused, always gave us crap. They said "How can you be confused? A typewriter/computer keyboard is completely different than the stenography machine." And while that is true, we just spent 45 minutes, or 30 minutes, listening to a teacher read a court case. And we're typing it in short hand. With words being abbreviated. It's a weird thing, like learning a new language. People that know multiple languages, and speak a different language at home, have been known to be talking to a person and say words in the language they speak at home, mixed in with English. I think of it as the same thing. And lastly, for all the Paul Anka fans out there (who woulda thunk?) I give you this: A guy in his early 90s died. I don't remember his name. It hardly matters, as none of you would know him. But you'd certainly know two of his very famous songs. He did the theme for The Adams Family and also Green Acres. Why is The Tonight Show theme, that Anka wrote, so much better a song than those two tunes? Or any theme song, or jingle, for that matter?— October 20, 2009 4:16 p.m.
Music Notes (Carly Simon, Paul Anka, Michael Jackson)
Russ...it's not a "muscle memory" thing. I can't explain it. Believe me, I've tried after my mom questions things I said in email to her. And there's no reason why I would type "road" instead of "wrote". It's obviously not a spelling error, I'm sure you'd agree. And as I said...just because antigeek doesn't do it, there were others in my court reporting class that had complained of the same thing. They couldn't go into the room and type their notes right after a dictation, typing on a stenography machine, because we were all messed up in our minds. When I'm typing really fast, I'm typing words the way they sound (sometimes). East Coaster...you make some decent points. But let me shoot them down...as a Buddy Holly lover (I own one of his yearbooks I bought in auction, and numerous CDs), I know the song. But I think if you can mention a song by title to most people, and they won't know what it is, that means you can say "A buddy holly song nobody knows." As to someone covering it, that doesn't mean much. Hell, Guns N Roses covered a Charles Manson song. The Beach Boys did one or two Manson songs (before he was in jail). I'm still guessing "nobody" would know those songs if I said their titles. Mentioning the Tonight Show theme, well...that's a stretch. Remember the scene in Broadcast News? Two goofy keys sitting at a cheap Casio keyboard, coming up with the newest news theme? I'm guessing guys like that, most notably for doing jingles, could come up with a "theme song" for a show. And She's a Lady, as much as I love the tune...has to be given credit to Tom Jones. Are you telling me that if Joe Schmoe did that song, still written by Anka, it would've been a hit? I'm guessing no (and have you ever really dissected the lyrics? not a real well-written tune). But you end strongly, in terms of hits by Carole King and Frampton, hardly being a judge of "talent".— October 20, 2009 9:19 a.m.
Up, Up and Away...in a silver balloon
Everyone is probably already aware but...this has now been ruled a hoax. Let's do a reality show of the family from prison, and the children with their new foster parents.— October 20, 2009 9:12 a.m.
Judge Idiot -- Won't Let Interracial Couples Marry
It's not even the egos. It's the fact that it's their job. Who wants to "quit" their job? I love what the guy said that wanted to marry the white woman. He had mentioned that if it weren't for interracial couples, we wouldn't have the President. I immediately felt embarassed that when I thought of interracial couples, I didn't think of Obama. I immediately went to thoughts of Halle Berry. Although, I voted for Obama, and was pissed that Berry won the Oscar.— October 20, 2009 9:10 a.m.
Music and Metallica Fans -- Dumb or Smart?
Oh...also, Thom York wasn't used in that photo because he looked weird. That was my comment. He was used because Radiohead is on the intelligent list.— October 20, 2009 9:08 a.m.