magicdog

Funny you should mention this movie. I remember seeing it in theatres back in the day and here's a surprising reaction from the audience at the time: The whole time everyone is laughing at Gene Wilder's antics. The moment between him and his fantasy girl gets closer and closer - I got the feeling that people were rooting for him to succeed. They At the very moment of the reveal, I heard loud boos from the audience! They were mad that but not mad at Gene for his lusting after someone else!

That's valid. I had a guy do that to me too - and he gained about 100 pounds between the time the photo was taken and meeting me! To me it's misrepresenting yourself. Maybe potential matches would be turned off by his age/weight/receding hairline but maybe someone else might not have cared. He shouldn't have done that. At least he admits he is working too hard to impress you - in a way that's good to admit it. It's nerve wracking for some people and they really want the other person to like them. Nothing wrong with this - it was only a meet up anyway, right? If you trust him and decide to continue seeing him, make sure he comes to pick you up (or meet up with you) where it's convenient for you.

That's assault! I'd call the cops and have it written up as a criminal complaint. Stuff like this can't be rationalized away as a "bad day". Perhaps also consider a lawsuit against the guy and/or the company. Chat with a lawyer ASAP! This kind of behavior will only continue otherwise.

That may be because of this twitter message from Trump: They say there are no coincidences in Hollywood or politics. Personally, from what I saw of the reflection bit, I thought it was funny - Trump isn't afraid to make fun of himself and takes a joke pretty well. As a rule, I'm against politicians/presidential candidates appearing on TV talk shows like this. I think it panders to the lowest common denominator and makes the office appear that much cheaper. Correct me if I'm wrong but Bill Clinton (and his sax) was the beginning of this trend.

Seriously, why sweat something so small? I'd rather have blessings from someone than a curse any day. Pretend it came from whatever deity you prefer, but I don't get offended when people say it to me.

Thanks KnoxForPres! For me it was a complete 180 turn. I eat the prepared meals 5 days a week (my work meals) and try to eat right on weekends. I rarely eat starches (I have heard of people having issues with gluten even if they don't have Celiac's Disease) and avoid fast food (aka, anything that comes in a box). I also don't each much fruit either - to avoid sugar. It goes without saying that I drink water or seltzer instead of soda (then again, I rarely drank soda anyway, juice was often my problem). Admittedly, some of my issues were emotional - I really had a huge weight gain 4 years ago after my mom died. I tried to think if she could see me now, so unhappy, what would she say? Obviously, she wouldn't want me to be this way - then I had to convince myself I didn't want to be this way either. I've been reading up on supplement use (not just for weight loss, but for other potential issues), and for a sluggish thyroid, three herbs came up: Solaray brand Yerba Mate - 500mg/per 100lbs of body weight Solaray brand Bladderwrack - 580 mg per 50lbs of body weight Solaray Licorice Root - 450mg/per 50lbs of body weight I bought the first edition of the book and it did work wonders for me. Best thing is that the author (a biochemist) isn't afraid to name names. Many other supplement books I'd read often mention using an herb for a specific issue but never specify which brand (since so many brands vary in quality). Not every herb supplement comes from the same manufacturer.

Colin Farrell should have been cast as Jack Dawson in Titanic. To me, Leonardo DiCaprio seemed too young to pull off the role - despite the smash the film became. I remember some of Leo's detractors referred to him as "fetus head" for some time due to his boyish looks.

Give us the work address and we'll be happy to send one! Ditto on not looking any of this up on your work computer - or any computer that may be issued to you (like a laptop or tablet) from them. If they get suspicious, you don't want them to order you to turn them over for them to search (which they can legally do since it's their property). I left a poop link on the previous page. Send. The. Poop.!!

That's the point - I don't feel any safer. If anything it gives a false sense of security. True, I tend to feel somewhat secure because I live in what is considered a nice neighborhood, etc. but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be aware of our surroundings because something can come out of nowhere and your security ends up shattered because, "it couldn't happen here". What happens at the airport doesn't make me feel any safer either - mostly because IMO the TSA is window dressing. My mother - who was a double amputee and confined to a wheelchair and recovering from a stroke was ALWAYS singled out for "closer inspection". Never mind the real threats to security, my 70 year old infirmed mother was the apparent terrorist. If you've ever noticed on flights in which some issue does occur (usually by some angry drunk) it's the other passengers who take care of business (often using a belt or duct tape to confine them until they land). That person could be a legit concealed weapons holder and could end up saving lives if you-know-what hits the fan. That person isn't the threat.

The minimum wage earner who isn't used to being questioned may not know that. If I get thrown out - then I won't bother going to them again. No love lost there. Exactly! That's just what this whole thing is. If I really wanted to shoot up a theatre, I could carry a concealed weapon in all sorts of places on my person. If I was carrying a purse (too obvious) that was searched, I could have as many as 3 different weapons that can get through. That's not including other weapons like knives or a blackjack or a slapper. Bad guys don't typically follow the rules - hence the referral.

Send. The. Poop.

I've been really putting some effort into my weight loss this time. Because I used to eat on the run a lot (in part due to working odd hours), I went with prepared meals. I used Metabolic Meals and they're pretty good. They're a bit expensive but so far it's worth it. I am always eating the right food in the right amounts and they're prepared to help speed up the metabolism so you have to eat the meals in the prescribed order. I'm also taking supplements - although I was taking several of them before I began this latest eating plan. I also take a drink of apple cider vinegar 2-3 times daily, which helps in many different ways. I bought some exercise DVDs but I hadn't really used them - I think it's time I busted them out more regularly. So far in 6 weeks I lost 30 pounds!

Raw milk is awesome! I just wish it would become legal in my state (I have to drove all the way to ST. George Utah if I want any). My pet peeve is how local politicians always manage to prevent it from becoming legal (claiming it's dangerous) yet they have no problem raising my taxes!! It depends on what your sister did and if it's worth sending the letter. If she's dangerous and being in contact with her is destructive, then you could take the risk (be aware relatives may take her side and turn on you). If it's just peevish things, then it's better to write the letter to yourself then shred it.

It did, but I still maintain the finale did so well because many longtime viewers like myself were hoping Prue would have made a post mortum visit. She didn't but it was still fun to see Big Chris and Wyatt again. Damn, TPTB really screwed up not spinning them off.

My niece and I went to the movies about 3 weeks ago and were surprised that they asked to search her bag (I wasn't carrying one). It wasn't until we got home we heard on the news that this was going to be a policy with Regal. Personally I think it's stupid. A better security measure would be to take down the "gun free zone" signs if it's a insane gunman they're worried about. If I had been carrying my purse, I would have asked about their warrant to look inside. Yeah, I can be a pill sometimes, but I refuse to get in the habit of having my bags searched wherever I go - especially a movie theatre. It's bad enough to deal with that sort of thing at the airport. They're not cops and it's not really about security anyway. I rarely go to the movies as it is, and this is just another reason not to bother.

There must be a special place for guys like your boss. It's one thing for him to be a member but he shouldn't have to brag about it to those of us who can't afford that. My dad told me about this one guy he was doing business with years ago (back in the 80s) who mentioned he was a country club member (it came up only because they bumped into a fellow member of the club they recognized). He told my dad it cost him 100k a year back then to be a member! Yikes! Makes me wonder what it costs now! bilgistic, if you want, I'll send him the poop gift!!

I hadn't seen the episode since it first aired but I remember it as preachy as hell! The viewer was supposed to truly believe Jane Curtain in unflattering clothes would be mistaken for homeless. The only thing that made sense was the begging for money bit (and people she approached not believing her) since lots of phonies claim to be in a horrible situation and beg for a buck for what they claim is for gas money or food or something.

I see nothing wrong with having a preference. If a person is not attracted to someone of another race, then they are entitled to that. In a sense it's like wanting to eat at your favorite restaurant or type of cuisine. Some people can't get enough of pizza, Chinese food, vegetarian cuisine or steak. I don't hold it against someone for knowing what they want. If anything, it prevents time wasting. A person should be with whomever they are interested in and comfortable with.

Here's one from the co-irker file: While working in my office, a co-worker and I were going over some things. It's a small space and we were rather close together. Suddenly, the co-worker jumps and flinches. I asked him what happened. I turn around and it seems the co-irker put an ice cube on his neck. I told her in a very serious tone not to do that, since that "joke" could have lead to [me] getting hit in the face by my co-worker. I find out she's been doing stuff like this to the co-worker for months. Interestingly enough, he came to me about it (she'd poke or pinch him or some such thing) and I told him that if it was unwanted, it's considered harassment and to report it since he doesn't have to take it. It's also no coincidence this co-irker is slow as molasses at work and takes forever to do the simplest tasks. I keep wishing she'd go elsewhere - anywhere! I have one who works on another shift - although we used to work together. This idiot must have something on someone because she's quite the incompetent. I've been at my job for several years (and many other positions at the same shop) and yet she saunters in to tell me how to do mine! We nearly came to blows but I made it clear I wasn't going to put up with her crap. She then kept enforcing rules on me, but letting others under her command do what they wanted. I kept a record of that in my notes - just in case. I've had co-workers on her shift tell me about how she's driving the talent away! They would rather risk unemployment than deal with her nonsense!

Not to mention, "We're done here."

Tony Dennison's name popped up in the reboot article link - Dennison himself suggested reviving Rockford and casting himself. If he's too old for the role, maybe have him play his dad, "Rocky" (played by Noah Beery, Jr. in the original series).

I had heard about it but I refuse to watch the "Heroine" episode. The fact that the premise includes the aliens not having another instruction book? B.S.!! Double B.S.!!! They invented spaceships, some sort of advanced civilization light years beyond our own and they just don't have a spare manual to the suit??? Triple B.S.!!! I'd sooner believe the manual was in the wrong language! The show might work if he does get the manual but has to master each ability individually (perhaps the suit could literally judge if he mastered something properly - and it refuses to go the next ability) until he reaches the pinnacle.

Lenny Robinson, a W. Virginia millionaire who became well known as Batman for sick children was killed in a car crash. His custom Batmobile (which was a copy of the one from the 1966 TV series) broke down in the middle of traffic and some schmuck hit him from behind. Back in 2012 a video went viral of Robinson getting pulled over by DC area police for a license plate issue. Rest in peace Mr. Robinson. You ere a good man who brought so much joy to sick kids who needed it.

We have the same problem here. My sister is a teacher for the CCSD. They claim to be hurting for teachers (to the point of asking retired teachers to come back to work - while still collecting their pension checks!). I have heard some prospective teachers inquire only to get the brush off - a lot of disorganization there. There are some good schools with good staffers, but you have to look for them. I've been asking myself that question for a looooong time! I think they're sleeping with the right people and/or are somebody's in-law with connections. Seriously, I think there's a mentality here that if someone thinks you're too smart or too competent (enough to possibly take over their job), they keep you down so they look good. I remember when my dad applied for a hotel security job (he'd just retired and thought about working to keep busy) at a major Strip resort. When his would be supervisor saw his resume (retired LEO from NYC - loads of supervisory experience, crisis management, life saving certification, etc.), the guy looked at him and said, "Hey, you could take my job!" At that point, Dad knew his resume was going to end up in the round file. Managers are too intimidated by competent people.

I agree. Seeing Ann Romano as a divorced mother raising her daughters alone and taking back her maiden name (not every divorcee did that - they often kept their married names unless they remarried) was a unique premise for TV at the time. Today, no big deal. Making the characters Hispanic doesn't add much - unless the audience is supposed to act shocked that whites aren't the only ones to get divorced. These and other reboots/remakes exist for two reasons: It's a familiar brand to a certain generation of people - therefore there's a built in audience they hope to tap. There's a dearth originality in Hollywood and they're afraid of getting creative people who might actually make something good. As for the Good Times reboot, I call BS. Things have changed since James and Florida Evans lived in the Chicago projects in the 60s-70s (I'm assuming they moved there in the late 60s when their oldest children were young and the project buildings fairly new). Today, the Evans' could get Section 8 housing and relocate to the suburbs. They get welfare and other subsidies (EBT) if they weren't working. There is "Affirmative Action" hiring and promotions if they were. What might work would be if the show was reset to the 50s-60s when the projects were new and civil rights era was just beginning. At least then there was a challenge. Or perhaps how hard it is to leave the ghetto life behind despite moving to a better neighborhood. I prefer to think of it as a reimagining (some may say I'm splitting hairs). It's the Holmes we've always known but in a modern American setting with a female Watson. It's in its own universe as much as any other version of Sherlock Holmes since he first was adapted to the big screen/TV. One thing I always liked about the character is that he can be dropped into virtually any time period between the 1880s and the present. James Bond is a bit like this - even though many films retained the same actors (Q, M, Miss Munnypenny) well into the 1980s/early 90s while the Bonds periodically changed. They too, seem to operate in their own universe - unless we find out Bonds are retired and are replaced but keep the 007 moniker. I always liked the idea of an island of former "James Bonds" who live quiet retirements when they age out of their spy games. That was more of a continuation of Roddenberry's original show right? A reboot would have been starting from scratch or pretending the old show and its events never existed. DS9 et al were all spinoffs so they were all part of that same universe. I don't mind the occasional continuation of a good show if it's true to the spirit of the original. - but can still have enough room to move into new territory. This is especially true of shows in which there were limits due to SFX or public mores making certain situations unacceptable to viewers. If surviving members of the original cast are willing to make a glorified cameo to help bridge the gap between the shows, all the better. ETA: After seeing the link to possible rebooted shows, I have to say Ike the idea of rebooting: Greatest American Hero – as with the original, part of the fun was watching Ralph Hinkley try to master the suit’s powers on the fly (literally!). However, eventually, he should be better at using them as the series continues so that he lives up to the show’s title. He never had that chance in the original. Wonder Woman – right now, they’re unable to get the movie off the ground and the never aired David E. Kelley pilot (which should remained unaired) was NOT true to the character or premise. They should go back to her WW2 origins and have Amazon Diana Prince be sent to help stop the Nazi hordes. When the war is won, they could update it – but I always thought the 70s series was best when it took place in the 40s. The Avengers – I loved this series (the Diana Rigg years IMO were the most fun) and I’d love to see it again – as long as it’s still set in swinging 60s London. Maybe it could be an alt universe in which it’s the 60s but has modern tech (a “retro universe”) with Diana Rigg playing “Mother” occasionally. Buck Rogers – I loved this show as a kid and it could still work today – just so that the future doesn’t look too 70s ;o) The Rockford Files – this could work – especially with Tony Dennison as Rockford. But you need a cracker jack team of writers. In the “Thanks but No-Thanks” column: The Flintstones – When Seth McFarland announced he was going to try it, the negative reaction was staggering! I’m in that camp since most people know how raunchy McFarland can be. Even though the show was revived in one format or another on TV over the years, most people don’t trust him or anyone to do it justice. Little House – the original was OK, but became far too anachronistic as it went on. It bore little resemblance to the books it was based on. It might as well have been just another western/family show. PBS aired a more faithful version in a mini series format which served the source material far better. Golden Girls – Isn’t that was “Hot In Cleveland” was? Love Boat – the premise was a bit fluffy – but it was the 70s. Like Charlies Angels, I don’t think it could work anymore. M*A*S*H – would it be set during the Korean War again? In which case, will it end after 3 years? Or will it be a modern day unit? Maybe it would be better served as a miniseries. Thundercats – they tried a few years ago. It had promise, but they frittered it away and CN cancelled it soon after. These I’d prefer a TV movie or minseries to close some loose ends: Angel – WTF happened? Quantum Leap – WTF happened? Don’t give me that crap about Sam never going home again! If they reboot it completely, then I wouldn’t mind seeing a miniseries to test the waters. The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. - I'd love to see what happened to Brisco after all these years. If we go by real time (and bring back Bruce Campbell) it's set post WWI SF.