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There's No Cheating In Scrabble
Ok, guys. refried: I think you know me well enough to trust that when I say this was a completely harmless, non-libelous, silly discussion, in which Penn and Teller were mentioned. It was abundantly clear that nan's idea for writing about a 'tryst' was just that--a fictional idea. I wish I had the exact words--maybe nan does have the posts copied? Others have written about such things from a point of view that they really did happen, and I don't see those posts removed. There is something very uneven and unfair about these removals. Same thing with the Mindy comment: In the original, too, I said "you have "likely" slept..." At any rate, yes, it would be good if the administrator could explain why these posts were removed, so we can be aware of the rules in future, and be in a better position to understand that they are evenly applied to all. Thanks, refried for taking the time to write in. russl: You probably already have a good idea what I'm talking about. For particular reasons, including my own feelings about starting needless wars, I'm not going into this issue in a public thread. Feel free to email me to continue the discussion, if you like. Ok! Back to work. See y'all later :)— October 1, 2009 5:50 p.m.
9/11 Flashback with a Friend
Sure, nan. :)— October 1, 2009 5:36 p.m.
What a day!
PS: I want a nice, big coffeetable edition of Baudrillard's 'America." Lemme know if you ever find one on craigslist :)— October 1, 2009 4:43 p.m.
What a day!
"Metaphorically, the closest I've ever been would have to be Montreal--which looks a wicked lot like any pictures I've ever seen of European streets and buildings." A big part of my family hails from 'Monreal,' as the Frenchies call it. "Mon" "real"--gotta love that. Anyway, I've not been to Montreal, but have been to Europe. Relatives who lived in Montreal and have been to Europe say it felt like home, at least as the enviro goes--architecture, the cobblestone streets, etc. AS a cyclist, Pike, and as a mental city planner,you would probably agree that reserving many streets solely for foot traffic can change the psychological experience of a city. This is a big problem in San Diego, OC, and LA. We need to transform some of our city blocks into hospitable squares where folk can mill around, lounge, etc. Little Italy is just screaming for it!— October 1, 2009 4:39 p.m.
What a day!
Pike cutely confessed: "my (no longer) secret love of outdoor peeing..." Pike, on one of my blogs, russl posted this amazing ad site, with a very useful product, surely worthy of your analytical attention: http://www.femalefreedom.ca Heehee. Adorable: "manneken pis" A 'wee' laddy, as 'twere. My cousin and I thought about putting one of these homonculous urinus fountains in her front yard; filling it not with water, but chardonnay--or even funnier, a nice pink zinfandel. What a classy and faux classical way to enjoy a "glass of box," as we call it :) The neighbors may not appreciate this. To that I say, 'tant pis!'— October 1, 2009 4:32 p.m.
9/11 Flashback with a Friend
This thread is about 9/11, Pete. You can do what you like with it, with my blessing and full attention--as long as you don't get racist, threatening, or out of control with the sexist remarks. I do not believe every theory 9/11 "truthers" come up with, but am always open to new information. One issue that still, sadly, needs address is indeed the air issue. I did have enough trouble with breathing that crap at the time--stirred up frequently by September/October winds--living across the water, and going to school everyday in Manhattan. and cannot imagine how the lungs of people living close to ground zero were really affected. It reminds of the coverups over Agent Orange and other nerve gases used in war, for two wars I can think of offhand.— October 1, 2009 4:18 p.m.
There's No Cheating In Scrabble
re: #42, russl: Penn-and-Teller speech should be protected speech, too.— October 1, 2009 4:07 p.m.
There's No Cheating In Scrabble
refried wrote: "One, anything potentially libelous is a potential lawsuit. Two, profanity isn't permitted" There was neither libel nor profanity in what nan and I wrote. Certain employees of the Reader are allowed to write at length libelous content that is not by any stretch of imagination fact-checked, and many many public figures are mentioned. These threads, with maybe one exception, are not removed. The conversation nan and I were having about Penn and Teller was completely innocuous and playful--as I said, with zero profanity-- and could not be considered libelous by anyone--truly. as nan might say, "I smell a rat!" (and it's not wearing cute reindeer sox!)— October 1, 2009 4 p.m.
Porn Peddler in the Parque
Thanks to 'anonymous' for the “thanks to an anonymous tip?”— October 1, 2009 3:30 p.m.
Things That Go Bumping In The Night
"well i must hurry back to the RATS at my blog...they're in my frig eating all the lettuce i planned to used for our salad tonite... they think it's OK 'cause they are wearing my Reindeer sox to polish the kitchen floor while they dance" NAN, YOU ROCK, GRRLFRIEND!— October 1, 2009 3:27 p.m.