Man, I use to love Mel. He was so charming in that movie and good in Lethal Weapon, Bird On A Wire. I liked "The Patriot" and "Signs". As it turns out though, he's a raving psycho lunatic.
BTW, isn't that where Mel does his smooth Sinatra imitation?
TIS
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Man, I use to love Mel. He was so charming in that movie and good in Lethal Weapon, Bird On A Wire. I liked "The Patriot" and "Signs". As it turns out though, he's a raving psycho lunatic.
BTW, isn't that where Mel does his smooth Sinatra imitation?
TIS
You just never know . But alot is not known until we hear the Rest of the Story ! People push , shove , and then stuff happens. And more money you have the more it gets Nasty !
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[Re: Frosty]
#633266 02/05/1209:59 PM02/05/1209:59 PM
You guys probably already saw this ad. I don't watch the Super Bowl but saw this ad on line. Clint Eastwood/Chrysler...Go Detroit City. You see this Lilo?
TIS
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
You guys probably already saw this ad. I don't watch the Super Bowl but saw this ad on line. Clint Eastwood/Chrysler...Go Detroit City.
Gotta love the line, "This country can't be knocked out with one punch; we get right back up again and when we do the world is gonna hear the roar of its engines".
Reminds me of the Pearl Harbor reference of "awakening a sleeping giant".
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[Re: SC]
#633270 02/05/1210:26 PM02/05/1210:26 PM
You guys probably already saw this ad. I don't watch the Super Bowl but saw this ad on line. Clint Eastwood/Chrysler...Go Detroit City.
Gotta love the line, "This country can't be knocked out with one punch; we get right back up again and when we do the world is gonna hear the roar of its engines".
Reminds me of the Pearl Harbor reference of "awakening a sleeping giant".
Gotta love that "Dirty Harry" talk. I am so happy for Detroit/auto industry. It's a start.
TIS
The only two commercials I saw from the Super Bowl is this one and the Ferris Bueller. They were both great. Were there a lot of really good ones this year?
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: SC]
#633274 02/05/1210:54 PM02/05/1210:54 PM
Gotta love the line, "This country can't be knocked out with one punch; we get right back up again and when we do the world is gonna hear the roar of its engines".
I can't wait for the right-wing bloggers* to conspiracy talk of how this was propaganda for how the auto industry bailouts worked and how the President deserves his "second half." You know we're getting that nonsense tomorrow. Some of those YouTube comments already posted foresee that.
Too bad, this was a homerun ad.
*=Which is weird, since Eastwood is a notable right-winger, but whatever.
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[Re: J Geoff]
#633276 02/05/1211:18 PM02/05/1211:18 PM
Off-topic, but as a non-fan critiquing, I thought Madonna did a pretty good halftime show? Probably the best of that sort since Prince.
Maybe I'm biased because of how bad last year's program with Black Eyed Peas blew, but unlike that flop, there was energy emitted* from this cartoon circus of absurdity with Roman gladiators, acrobats, cheerleaders, and a gay church choir.
The only drawback I'll make is LMFAO and Green, as I predicted, were useless guest stars who added nothing to the fireworks. Though I'm sure NBC will be pissed having to pay the fine for M.I.A.'s flipping the bird during her portion.
*=The amount of lip-synching, how much if any was executed, didn't matter.
Off-topic, but as a non-fan critiquing, I thought Madonna did a pretty good halftime show? Probably the best of that sort since Prince.
Maybe I'm biased because of how bad last year's program with Black Eyed Peas blew, but unlike that flop, there was energy emitted* from this cartoon circus of absurdity with Roman gladiators, acrobats, cheerleaders, and a gay church choir.
The only drawback I'll make is LMFAO and Green, as I predicted, were useless guest stars who added nothing to the fireworks. Though I'm sure NBC will be pissed having to pay the fine for M.I.A.'s flipping the bird during her portion.
*=The amount of lip-synching, how much if any was executed, didn't matter.
i wont be surprise if they go safe next year and bring in the beach boys to do the half time show
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[Re: BAM_233]
#633278 02/05/1211:29 PM02/05/1211:29 PM
I liked the year they had the Stones. I had my SIL call me at half time so I could watch. They hell with the game.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: BAM_233]
#633279 02/05/1211:40 PM02/05/1211:40 PM
Gotta love the line, "This country can't be knocked out with one punch; we get right back up again and when we do the world is gonna hear the roar of its engines".
I can't wait for the right-wing bloggers* to conspiracy talk of how this was propaganda for how the auto industry bailouts worked and how the President deserves his "second half." You know we're getting that nonsense tomorrow. Some of those YouTube comments already posted foresee that.
Too bad, this was a homerun ad.
*=Which is weird, since Eastwood is a notable right-winger, but whatever.
That's right, some years ago, Eastwood was the Mayor of Carmel, CA. A beautiful, small city with lots of rich people. Don't recall any major crime there.
TIS
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#633729 02/08/1201:46 PM02/08/1201:46 PM
The semester bagan Jan 17. There are two Forums that my online students had to complete by Jan 29. About 10 didn't. One wrote that her grandmother died followed by her sister's wedding. Another wrote that she just had a baby.
Okay, I wrote them. Now, you have to do a topic paper as make-up or you flunk the semester. We'll see.
The beat goes on.
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"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
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[Re: olivant]
#634520 02/12/1205:46 PM02/12/1205:46 PM
I was just going thru the Picture thread for old times sake. Some really nice shots. I really did like Philly & of course Chicago. So much fun. The Sopranos tour was a lot of fun too. I wear my "Bada Bing" cap every day when I go for my run. I can tell people that I actually got it at the Bada Bing (aka Satin Dolls).
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
The semester bagan Jan 17. There are two Forums that my online students had to complete by Jan 29. About 10 didn't. One wrote that her grandmother died followed by her sister's wedding. Another wrote that she just had a baby.
Okay, I wrote them. Now, you have to do a topic paper as make-up or you flunk the semester. We'll see.
The beat goes on.
Oli - out of curiosity, has anyone finished their paper yet?
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: Mark]
#634738 02/13/1202:09 PM02/13/1202:09 PM
The semester bagan Jan 17. There are two Forums that my online students had to complete by Jan 29. About 10 didn't. One wrote that her grandmother died followed by her sister's wedding. Another wrote that she just had a baby.
Okay, I wrote them. Now, you have to do a topic paper as make-up or you flunk the semester. We'll see.
The beat goes on.
Oli - out of curiosity, has anyone finished their paper yet?
No, it's not due until mid-March. However, I always expect that papers will come in the last few days.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: olivant]
#634755 02/13/1203:06 PM02/13/1203:06 PM
I just saw Al Pacino (along with others) accept the "National Medal Of Arts" from President Obama. I see he forgot to comb his hair again. Gotta love Al. The President really towers over him, reminding me how short he is. Anyway, pretty cool for our man Pacino.
I'll try to get a picture later. I was watching livestream on line and it's still going on.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#635082 02/15/1206:59 PM02/15/1206:59 PM
Washington (CNN) -- The Federal Communications Commission approved new rules Wednesday to further limit automatically dialed or prerecorded calls know as "robocalls" and automated text messages.
Under the new requirements, telemarketers will have to get permission in writing before placing an automated call to a consumer. Previously, companies that had an established business relationship with a particular consumer could call them without permission. For example, another FCC official not authorized to speak publicly explained, a bank could robocall one of its checking account customers to try to sell them insurance. The new rules prohibit that without written permission.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#635134 02/16/1201:12 AM02/16/1201:12 AM
Spent 5 hours this evening in the emergency room as my sixteen year-old son sustained a severe high ankle sprain in his basketball game. The pain was excruciating, and we feared there may have been a fracture, which would have ended his high school baseball season. this is a big year as he is being looked at by some colleges. While he'll be on crutches for several days, he expects to be ready by early march.
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[Re: klydon1]
#635135 02/16/1201:15 AM02/16/1201:15 AM
That sucks, klyd, but hopefully his recuperation comes quickly. Don't let him rush it, though!
Thanks, SC. I have had him in physical therapy for his pitching shoulder, which was sore after he played into the Fall. Nothing serious, but we keep him on pitch counts.
As I was driving him to the hospital in his car, I saw him cry for the first time in years. He was broken hearted that he might miss the season.
Right now he's asleep on the couch with the ankle raised and wrapped. He's talking in his sleep about a girl, so I know his spirits are up. He and I split a pizza about an hour ago. It went down easy for him, but it won't set well with me.
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[Re: klydon1]
#635140 02/16/1201:49 AM02/16/1201:49 AM
I have news about my eldest boy Michael, who has been nominated as a Young Ambassador for the Olympic Games by his school. Hegets to see the torch when it passes through the area in the summer. He also gets the chance of tickets for the Games themselves, and more importantly to him, he gets free stuff
I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees!
I have news about my eldest boy Michael, who has been nominated as a Young Ambassador for the Olympic Games by his school. Hegets to see the torch when it passes through the area in the summer. He also gets the chance of tickets for the Games themselves, and more importantly to him, he gets free stuff
That's a wonderful opportunity for Michael. I'm sure he's excited. We'll all be watching for him on tv - I forgot we were so close to the Summer Olympics.
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[Re: klydon1]
#635190 02/16/1212:28 PM02/16/1212:28 PM
Sorry about your son Kly but at least he'll be ok. I was fortunate and with my two daughters only one emergency room trip for stitches.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#635230 02/16/1204:06 PM02/16/1204:06 PM
Yogi, congrats to Michael! Quite an honor, I'm sure.
Klyd, so sorry about your son. As someone who has experienced their fair share of time on crutches, I can tell you that a sprain is often more painful than a fracture because it's not as immobilized as a fracture would be.
Btw, a pizza was the best thing you could give him. Mozzarella has miraculous properties.
President Emeritus of the Neal Pulcawer Fan Club
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: J Geoff]
#635250 02/16/1205:37 PM02/16/1205:37 PM
Klyd, sorry to hear about your young man ! It sucks but could be worse, I see these fine young people that are real jocks making the last point and then dieing ! So please both of you fine gents think about that , he is young, strong, and he will be back to kick some tail Positve Attitude ! But thoughts and prayers for you guys ! Good time to have some special guy time for both of you and that doesn't come to often.
Later, and keep us informed.
Frosty
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[Re: J Geoff]
#635301 02/17/1212:47 AM02/17/1212:47 AM
msnbc.com news services updated 2/16/2012 5:18:03 PM ET 2012-02-16T22:18:03
The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Gov. Chris Christie. The 42-33 vote sends the bill to Christie's desk. The Republican governor who opposes gay marriage had promised "very swift action" if the bill passed both houses of the Legislature. The Senate approved the bill Monday.
"Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
Re: Random Post Whoring (2012)
[Re: olivant]
#635377 02/17/1206:29 PM02/17/1206:29 PM
The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Gov. Chris Christie. The 42-33 vote sends the bill to Christie's desk. The Republican governor who opposes gay marriage had promised "very swift action" if the bill passed both houses of the Legislature.
Blubber Boy Christie backed up his promise and vetoed the bill today. The Republican governor returned the bill to the Legislature, saying he wants voters to decide whether New Jersey changes the definition of marriage. Democratic lawmakers say it's a civil rights issue that shouldn't be put up for a public vote.
You just never know . But alot is not known until we hear the Rest of the Story ! People push , shove , and then stuff happens. 
And more money you have the more it gets Nasty !
lol
