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    Started writing something (5.00 / 1) (#42)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:15:45 PM EST
    last week. Dec. 4 1956, the most important day in the history of rock and roll, rockabilly, and country. All at one studio, Sun Records in Memphis...

    because of the Million Dollar Quartet. Mentioned it to a friend, showed the first thousand words, and she wants to shop it... as long as I complete it!

    Keep writing (none / 0) (#54)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 05:33:01 PM EST
    I'm supposed to find out in a few days if I can get one of my stories published.  I really am not in the mood for another rejection.  But bring it on.

    I repeat: keep writing.

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    I'm traveling to GA in a few weeks, BTW (none / 0) (#55)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 05:36:34 PM EST
    Rome, GA to be exact.  This execution b.s. makes me never want to go back, but my little brother from my dad and stepmom is getting married.  I'm 18 years older than the kid, can't believe time has passed.  Where you at in AL?

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    Auburn. I can drive up. (none / 0) (#58)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:20:17 PM EST
    Have a former friend who lives there. We can avoid him unless he's you're relative.

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    Be nice to get a beer or something (none / 0) (#68)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:03:02 PM EST
    Or whatever you're drinking these days.  Lemme check the days again.  I'll flip you an email tomorrow probably, but I think we're there the 12th to the 16th.  I may be squeezed for time, haven't seen pops in few years, but if you make the drive I'm there.  Any casinos near Rome, I wonder?

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    Closest would be Tunica. (none / 0) (#83)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:51:04 PM EST
    We could meet up with Jim.

    That might be a great idea, actually. Jim's a great fellow, and he knows the good tables, and the good rooms.

    Besides, I consider him a friend I haven't met face to face yet. We talk by telephone, though. He's a hell of a player, let me tell you.

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    Where's Tunica? (none / 0) (#85)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:56:42 PM EST
    I could probably get away for half a day.  Meeting Jim would be, uh, interesting.  No doubt he's a nice guy, he always pops me little poker notes here and there.  Just politically we're, you know. ;-)  As for live poker, I'm only hoping the fact that I'm a freak and the child of actors will allow me to Hollywood with a subtly so far unheard of.

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    Tunica is about 30-40 miles (none / 0) (#100)
    by jimakaPPJ on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:02:41 PM EST
    south of Memphis, off US 61.

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    I bet we can find a game at the American Legion (none / 0) (#123)
    by jeffinalabama on Fri Sep 23, 2011 at 02:46:13 PM EST
    there... maybe a 5-10, even stud... but no telling. That'll be shortly before surgery, so I'll need a trip to break the insano-ness that's sure to engulf my relatives.

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    Great news! (none / 0) (#117)
    by Amiss on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 05:28:47 PM EST
    n/t

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    For dear, gentle oculus... (5.00 / 1) (#61)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:44:52 PM EST
    Joe Green's Anvil Chorus.

    R.E.M. (none / 0) (#1)
    by jbindc on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 01:54:19 PM EST
    Awww (5.00 / 2) (#17)
    by sj on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:22:32 PM EST
    I pretty much listened to just REM and U2 after I lost my dad because (I hear) most of their music is in minor keys and it reached that mournful place in my heart.

    That's what I hear.  Don't have the musical chops to know if most of their music really is in minor keys.

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    My two hands down fave bands (5.00 / 1) (#22)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:28:34 PM EST
    I even forgave U2 for being a bunch of damned Christians because human integrity and talent can make up for so much :)  The only day worse than today was the day that Michael Hutchence was dead.

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    A helluva run... (5.00 / 1) (#24)
    by kdog on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:30:55 PM EST
    for the boys from Athens.

    I owe my best friend all through H.S. to R.E.M.  Freshman year this dude is in all my classes rockin' an R.E.M. sticker on his notebook.  I said "cool band" and it was all over, we were joined at the hip for 4 years.  

    Thanks R.E.M.

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    So many college memories (none / 0) (#3)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:06:52 PM EST
    Saw them in late '85 at the UCSD gym, the opening act was Guadalcanal Diary (remember them?).  The place was packed, out of control, I really thought I was going to be crushed near the stage, my feet weren't even touching the ground half the time it was such a packed horde.  About a half hour in, after telling all the jerks to back up and stop the crush, Michael Stipe walked off and the show was over.

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    NOOOOOOooooooooooooo! (none / 0) (#6)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:09:47 PM EST
    This is worse than 10,000 maniacs disbanding!

    Or when Johnny Cash left the Tennessee Two!

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    No, this is as bad as (none / 0) (#9)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:12:17 PM EST
    when Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey broke up.

    And that, dear folks, is bad.

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    But not as bad as when... (none / 0) (#36)
    by kdog on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:41:21 PM EST
    The Davies Brothers went their seperate ways.

    Like George said though, "all things must pass".

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    Paul Butterfield (none / 0) (#111)
    by jondee on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 01:01:46 PM EST
    Mike Bloomfield, and Elvin Bishop splitting just when the chemistry was kickin' in..

    Charkie Parker dying before he got to work with Edgar Varese..

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    I still miss Lowell George. (5.00 / 1) (#120)
    by shoephone on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 05:38:10 PM EST
    charlie..me eyes are playin' tricks on me (none / 0) (#114)
    by jondee on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 01:08:30 PM EST
    I was wrong, it was late '86 (none / 0) (#19)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:23:54 PM EST
    What's funny is I just found the set list from that show online.  They maybe made it through half before Stipe called it quits.

    And speaking of Guadalcanal Diary, they're still around! (LINK)

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    There is no God (none / 0) (#13)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:17:18 PM EST
    It's the end of the world as we (5.00 / 3) (#14)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:18:05 PM EST
    know it.

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    Enough to make you lose your religion. (5.00 / 1) (#34)
    by Dr Molly on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:22:39 PM EST
    +100 (none / 0) (#15)
    by jbindc on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:19:00 PM EST
    For best and most appropriate use of that line.

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    opiates and a strange sense (none / 0) (#16)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:21:25 PM EST
    of humor, heh... it just...appeared in the ol' brain.

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    And I'm sitting here with (none / 0) (#18)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:23:13 PM EST
    Pumpkin wheat and pistachios and my husband is on leave and I feel fine :)

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    Will miss them (none / 0) (#118)
    by Amiss on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 05:35:03 PM EST
    so much, think I will just go sit in a corner and most likely just cry.

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    Surprised no one has mentioned this (none / 0) (#2)
    by jbindc on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:04:22 PM EST
    US building secret drone bases in Africa, Arabian Peninsula

    The Obama administration is assembling a constellation of secret drone bases for counterterrorism operations in the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula as part of a newly aggressive campaign to attack al-Qaeda affiliates in Somalia and Yemen, U.S. officials said.

    One of the installations is being established in Ethi­o­pia, a U.S. ally in the fight against al-Shabab, the Somali militant group that controls much of that country. Another base is in the Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, where a small fleet of "hunter-killer" drones resumed operations this month after an experimental mission demonstrated that the unmanned aircraft could effectively patrol Somalia from there.

    The U.S. military also has flown drones over Somalia and Yemen from bases in Djibouti, a tiny African nation at the junction of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. In addition, the CIA is building a secret airstrip in the Arabian Peninsula so it can deploy armed drones over Yemen.

    Of course:

    "The operation of the drones in Seychelles for the purposes of ­counter-piracy surveillance and other related activities has always been unarmed, and the U.S. government has never asked us for them to be armed," Adam said in an e-mail. "This was agreed between the two governments at the first deployment and the situation has not changed."

    The State Department cables show that U.S. officials were sensitive to perceptions that the drones might be armed, noting that they "do have equipment that could appear to the public as being weapons."

    To dispel potential concerns, they held a "media day" for about 30 journalists and Seychellois officials at the small, one-runway airport in Victoria, the capital, in November 2009. One of the Reapers was parked on the tarmac.

    "The government of Seychelles invited us here to fight against piracy, and that is its mission," Craig White, a U.S. diplomat, said during the event. "However, these aircraft have a great deal of capabilities and could be used for other missions."



    How long before drones attack us? (5.00 / 1) (#4)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:08:38 PM EST
    Seems the other question nobody is really concerned about.  Can't be long.

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    Phillip K. Dick asked that question. (none / 0) (#28)
    by observed on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:48:23 PM EST
    So did Stanislaw Lem.

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    True (none / 0) (#45)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:36:06 PM EST
    I meant those in power, but your point is well taken.  Many wise artists of all stripes often predict the error of our ways long before we see them.

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    To which, A. E. van Vogt provided (none / 0) (#99)
    by Mr Natural on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:01:08 PM EST
    the only adequate answer: The Weapon Shops of Isher.

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    I can think of a myriad of uses... (none / 0) (#29)
    by kdog on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:48:46 PM EST
    for the blasted drones in the 30 Year Class War...collection agents could have a field day with those things tracking down blood money, for example.  Or to patrol foreclosed homes to keep the squatters from liberating the ill-gotten properties.

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    Some believe that ... (none / 0) (#43)
    by Robot Porter on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:20:09 PM EST
    the new air traffic control system has been created to give drones easier access to the skies over the U.S..

    I can see that.

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    Miami-Dade P.D. (none / 0) (#109)
    by kdog on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 10:58:03 AM EST
    already bought one for their SWAT Team, must not be that broke!

    Supposedly armed only with a camera...no bombs, yet.

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    Remember (none / 0) (#119)
    by Amiss on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 05:36:43 PM EST
    they hold auctions at least yearly of items related to drugs.

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    Robot aircraft (none / 0) (#52)
    by jimakaPPJ on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 05:21:21 PM EST
    going rogue and attacking its masters is a long time scifi theme. Seems like I first read a story with this base in '52.

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    I don't think that's the worry (none / 0) (#53)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 05:31:06 PM EST
    But the idea of the skies filled with a bunch of remote controlled bombs isn't very far-fetched.  Seems like a very inevitable result soon to be. Hope I'm wrong.

    BTW, re poker, I just read online some reviews of Artichoke Joe's, say it gone downhill.  You ever play at Lucky Chances up the road in South San Fran/Colma?

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    when are you in Rome? (none / 0) (#84)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:55:53 PM EST
    I'll take a bunch out of the holding account (can't call it savings) and we'll head to tunica with Jim. Otherwise, Jim, it's wednesday, I'll come over with a grand or 15 on Friday or saturday. what's your schedule look like?
    give me a call, still got my number?

    I look unwell, that might help!

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    Bah, Tunica's in Mississippi (none / 0) (#89)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 09:22:46 PM EST
    I don't think I can do that long a drive and back in the few days we're in GA, I'd lose the whole day pretty much.  Damn.  If it weren't for the fact I haven't seen my father in two point five years, I'd be there in a flash.  Hopefully there's some other way we can hook up, or the next time I'm out.

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    Haven't been in Joe's for (none / 0) (#97)
    by jimakaPPJ on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 10:58:52 PM EST
    9 years or so. It use to be nice and had a good 15-30 game.

    Lucky Chances the same. LC was noted for its super loose 20-40 games. 7-8 players before the flop every hand... and at least one raise... Pocket pairs weren't worth much. I'd wait for suited connectors or suited over cards.

    I always enjoyed the smell of Colma....;-)

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    Thanks for the info (none / 0) (#115)
    by Dadler on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 03:30:08 PM EST
    Always good to have that non-political common ground to fall back on. ;-p

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    Colma (none / 0) (#116)
    by Dadler on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 03:30:56 PM EST
    Nothing like a necropolis.

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    I figured you could always (none / 0) (#122)
    by jimakaPPJ on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 08:49:02 PM EST
    heist some flowers and take'em home for your honey!

    ;-)

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    Works for me! (none / 0) (#98)
    by jimakaPPJ on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 10:59:34 PM EST
    i think there's a 5-10 game at the (none / 0) (#105)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:37:28 PM EST
    VFW in Rome.But it's tighty mc tight tight. I can still play... but I oer Jim my next big game, he's a friend, and he's been inviting me.

    Takes a good 3k to crack a tighty 5-10 VFW game.

    I'll talk to Jim first. Red chips is red chips.

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    It's getting to the point where (5.00 / 1) (#5)
    by Anne on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:09:31 PM EST
    our "secret" prisons and "secret" bases are getting to be as ubiquitous as Starbucks...

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    I didn't think it was secret, jb, (none / 0) (#7)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:11:12 PM EST
    I've known about these since January, and I'm so far from the loop the loop looks like a straight line.

    Not insulting you, but I must run in different circles.

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    No insult taken (none / 0) (#11)
    by jbindc on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:14:01 PM EST
    Actually, when I heard it on the local news this morning, my first thought was, "If they're supposed to be secret, why are Eun Yang and Joe Krebs telling me this at 6 am?"

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    Africom (none / 0) (#23)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:29:56 PM EST
    Fed Moves on Long-Term Interest Rates to Spur Grow (none / 0) (#8)
    by Bratrios on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:12:13 PM EST

    Helicopter Ben flips the bird at the GOP.

    http://tinyurl.com/3vjeqn7

    Can y'all explain this one to me? (none / 0) (#10)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:13:54 PM EST
    So... are they gonna pay us to take out loans now? I don't quite get it.

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    Operation Twist (none / 0) (#26)
    by Bratrios on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:39:33 PM EST

    The Fed rearranges their portfolio in hopes of lowering interest rates enough to increase borrowing and in turn increase spending, i.e., demand.   Mostly a symbolic move that looks better than sitting on their hands.  

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    Can interest rates go negative? (none / 0) (#27)
    by sj on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:43:04 PM EST
    Yes (none / 0) (#30)
    by Bratrios on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:02:15 PM EST

    It's called inflation.

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    ::grin:: (none / 0) (#35)
    by sj on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:35:45 PM EST
    But banks don't loan at "inflation"

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    It isn't much of a flip (none / 0) (#56)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 05:43:16 PM EST
    Apropos of nothing, (none / 0) (#12)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:17:07 PM EST
    but certainly cringe-worthy, had to go to the ER last night for an emergency catheter placement.

    If the docs look at you strange when you say, "stick the d@mned think in before I explode or pass out from pain!" they decide you're serious.

    Of course, some seriously strong pain pills to go along with the new plastic part.

    One day good, then pay the consequences for the next week, lol!

    I give up on dating for now.


    Thinking about you, Jeff (5.00 / 1) (#25)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:34:41 PM EST
    Stay strong, you're a good cat and I want you prowling here for decades to come.  The one time I got a catheter, holy sh*t, I almost levitated right off the table, I remember two nurses holding my shoulders.

    Thinking of heading down the Artichoke Joe's or Lucky Chances to play some live poker.  Gotta start making some more money here soon.  Seems like the only honest way about now.

    And how about FullTilt, huh.  Lederer and Jesus accused of running a ponzi scheme?  I have to say I almost laughed.  And I still say this is all Vegas money buying pols.  

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    Dadler, I read that... (none / 0) (#37)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:49:22 PM EST
    what a crock.

    I might be getting back into some tourney or no limit casino games... can't do anything else.

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    Dadler, can I buy a (none / 0) (#47)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:43:37 PM EST
    quarter or a half? I think you do better than I do.

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    You talking about MaryJane? (none / 0) (#73)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:11:08 PM EST
    That's all I know a quarter or a half from.

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    I'll buy 1/4 your buy in. (none / 0) (#106)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:39:26 PM EST
    Dammm ameteurs.....


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    Ah, oops (none / 0) (#110)
    by Dadler on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 11:05:16 AM EST
    Unfortunately, I think Tunica's a little far for me to go, since I only have a few days in GA to see my family.  Talk about damn.  Who knows, maybe it'll work out, I'm kinda crazy, I'll keep in touch about it.

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    Been thinking about you and the pain too (none / 0) (#121)
    by Amiss on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 05:42:36 PM EST
    A few weeks ago I had surgery to restore circulation in both legs. When they got in, found 92% blocked in my left leg. I am a 63 y/o mother, had many surgeries, many proceedures, I have never had such excruciating pain in all of my life. The right leg was a piece of cake, only 55% was blocked..........

    Best of luck to you.

    Oh anyone else heard anything about Todd Palin wanting a divorce?

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    Hang in there, matey. (5.00 / 3) (#31)
    by caseyOR on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:11:19 PM EST
    I've had catheters, although I think they are not as painful for women as they are for men. Good news about the pain pills, though. Don't be afraid to use them.

    Your surgery is next month, no? Here's hoping the pain is tolerable until then.

    As a gesture of solidarity I considered, briefly, cheering for Auburn. One for all and all for one, yeah, but I just can't. Best I can do, and I'd only do this for you, is to stop actively cheering against the old War Eagle.

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    Hang in there Slade... (5.00 / 4) (#32)
    by kdog on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:15:14 PM EST
    don't know what to say but hang in there.

    Don't give up on romance just because the junk is on injured reserve, get creative:)

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    I LIKE how you think! :) (5.00 / 2) (#33)
    by jbindc on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:17:47 PM EST
    There's are lots of ways to get creative (5.00 / 1) (#102)
    by loveed on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:09:53 PM EST
    Just let your ego go,and ask her.

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    HOO-wah. (none / 0) (#38)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 03:50:57 PM EST
    God doth have a sense of humor.

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    And that's COLONEL Slade (none / 0) (#39)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:02:29 PM EST
    to you... ;-)

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    hey Jeff you are always on my mind (none / 0) (#44)
    by loveed on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:22:31 PM EST
     I guess some wonder where I have been?
     Now I'm in the the hospital,  with promises from the Dr. I will be out Friday for my moms memorial service Saturday in Cincinnati. Let them try to keep me here.
     I have never seen so many gloomy Dr.,and I have worked in a hospitals for years. I got some kinda funky pneumonia.All one side, the right affecting all three lobes. They will give me my prognosis, when they decide what is is. I think am a lab rat.
     So Jeff any real good drugs lately? You know I always think it something good about everything, I wanted to smoke Marijuana all day, now it seems like I will never be able to every smoke again. So any suggestion for municipal use, please send.
    But I've probably lost 20lb (my husband likes a little junk in my trunk(lol)). Can't win. LOL

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    My god, Loveed (none / 0) (#46)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:42:04 PM EST
    I've been wondering where you were... Is this some sort of fungal pneumonia?

    Prayers heading your way!

    For my friend...one Love.  Please feel better! How is everyone else in the family? Stress can be bad.

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    You know I love you guys and the song (none / 0) (#101)
    by loveed on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:05:52 PM EST
     You know me always the optimist.

     Everyone is fine, and looking forward to being together. We tried to make it easy for everyone. Took the insurance money(not much)paid for everyone room in the family. A hospitality suit for friday evening, breakfast in the AM. Service at 1130, followed by a catered brunch.
     In some ways this a good time,imagine everyone surprised to find out today I am in the hospital.
    I think they just want to put there hand on me(LOL).
     I've only been in the hospital to have babies. I guess I will be leaving empty handed. I will admit I miss my mommy.
     As far as the pneumonia,I can't change it. I will think about when I get back.
     It will be a wonderful celebration of her Life.
     

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    Wow, loveed. (none / 0) (#67)
    by caseyOR on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:02:12 PM EST
    Sounds pretty bad. Hope the doctors figure it out soon.

     If you can't smoke how about using an atomizer? Same end result.

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    Or there is always eating it... (none / 0) (#78)
    by kdog on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:31:55 PM EST
    Here's to a fast diagnosis and faster recovery loveed.

    And a good time in Cincy!

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    I'm an arsehole... (none / 0) (#79)
    by kdog on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:33:11 PM EST
    Mom's memorial service, not a pleasure cruise...forgive me.

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    It's a celebration of her life. (5.00 / 1) (#103)
    by loveed on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:17:29 PM EST
    Born in December 22,1919- September 3,2011. Her life is almost 1/3 of this country history.

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    Oh, loveed (none / 0) (#108)
    by sj on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 09:44:09 AM EST
    I am so, so sorry to hear about your Mom.  I've never forgotten how you described your caring for her as your responsibility and your privilege.  She was so big a part of your life and that of your family.  

    I grieve with you.  Your loss reminds me of mine, and I'm crying for both of us right now.

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    Car bomb injures 3 (none / 0) (#20)
    by jbindc on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:28:10 PM EST
    including 2 chidren.  No, not in Tel Aviv - in Monroe, Michigan.  

    The ATF is looking into it.

    Link (5.00 / 1) (#21)
    by jbindc on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 02:28:28 PM EST
    Apropos of nothing... (none / 0) (#40)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:05:54 PM EST
    i do like morphine... (none / 0) (#41)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:10:09 PM EST
    wow.


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    Alvin Lee is the sh*t!!! (none / 0) (#50)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 05:13:45 PM EST
    Love that clip.  As for the morphine, shut up already, I'm on my yearly MJ detox, and I think it's gonna kill me. ;-)

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    And I'll see your Alvin Lee, and raise you... (none / 0) (#51)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 05:16:25 PM EST
    trump wins. (5.00 / 1) (#59)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:34:48 PM EST
    How about this one? Not a joker, either, just to enjoy...a little bit of Robert Earl Keene? Doesn't matter the season, merry christmas!

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    classic (none / 0) (#71)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:07:28 PM EST
    never heard that before.  

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    Amen (none / 0) (#104)
    by loveed on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 11:19:24 PM EST
    he did an album (none / 0) (#112)
    by jondee on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 01:05:50 PM EST
    not long ago with Elvis's old rythm section, as I recall. Probably worth hunting down.

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    Alvin Lee, that is (none / 0) (#113)
    by jondee on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 01:06:24 PM EST
    One more... (none / 0) (#49)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 04:52:42 PM EST
    Israel Iz Kamakawiwoʻole.

    You will be missed, big man. Ignore the commericial if it appears.

    Decided I could not wait for the book (none / 0) (#57)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:14:15 PM EST
    Confidence Men to arrive, bought it from audible and going to listen to the beginning of it tonight.

    Worth buying? (none / 0) (#60)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:36:00 PM EST
    Or should I start a Commando in the FRS?

    Think there's some money in it...

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    Getting ready to listen now (none / 0) (#64)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:53:48 PM EST
    Just got the part 1 downloaded. Comes in 3 parts on Audible...one purchase but three separate downloads ranging from 6.5 hours, 7.5 hours, and 8 hours.

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    Let me know, please. (5.00 / 1) (#66)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:00:32 PM EST
    And listen to the linkie on the last one I posted. Less than three minutes. I get no royalities, sigh...

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    Pirate Party scores in Berlin city elections. (none / 0) (#62)
    by caseyOR on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:45:14 PM EST
    In the recent election the Pirate Party won nearly 9% of the seats in the Berlin city parliament. It may seem small, but we are talking about a political party named for sea-going buccaneers. And, this is how the Greens got their start.

    While there are Pirate Party chapters in the U.S.A., no party member has yet won election in the U.S. AFAIK.

    Pirate Party platform. (5.00 / 1) (#65)
    by caseyOR on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:00:11 PM EST
    The Pirate Party's core platform issues are:

    Based on a core platform of patent law reform, privacy rights, transparency in government and free Internet access, the Pirate Party also promotes legalization of marijuana, a guaranteed basic income and free transport for all Berliners.

    What's not to like? Just expand "free transport for all Berliners" to include all people, and the platform is good to go in the U.S.A.

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    health care for all ages. (none / 0) (#70)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:06:26 PM EST
    Because once a member of a (recognized) pirate crew, one becomes a pirate. Welfare of any individual becomes the responsibility of all pirates.

    How's that for an addition?

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    Excellent addition. (5.00 / 0) (#74)
    by caseyOR on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:11:53 PM EST
    Perhaps this is not so much an issue in Berlin because Germany has good health care for all.

    It is a big issue here. It deserves a prominent place in the platform.

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    And as horrible as war is... (none / 0) (#63)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 06:53:36 PM EST
    listen to this. band of brothers the speech by the German commander. "You deserve long and happy livrs in peace."

    Jeff, this link isn't working. (none / 0) (#69)
    by caseyOR on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:04:52 PM EST
    Safari keeps telling me it is an invalid address.

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    trying again... (none / 0) (#72)
    by jeffinalabama on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:08:21 PM EST
    works?now

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    Yes, works now. n/t (none / 0) (#75)
    by caseyOR on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:15:34 PM EST
    Boxing post-fight comedy interview (none / 0) (#76)
    by Dadler on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:17:41 PM EST
    Random thoughts: (none / 0) (#81)
    by oculus on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:39:43 PM EST
    1. Monroe is Michigan's only port on Lake Erie,
    2. I was devestated when the Cleveland Quartet disbanded.


    Oculus, check out the Tuesday (none / 0) (#82)
    by observed on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 07:41:10 PM EST
    evening thread. I did a practice review for you.


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    I've only finished three chapters (none / 0) (#86)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 09:01:11 PM EST
    of the Suskind book, but what a book.  The first chapter about Elizabeth Warren will piss you off if you hang out around here comfortably, it was what many of us suspected but didn't have much evidence of.  Second and third chapters...reliving the Obama campaign, remembering the best times of it and how wonderful some things were...because they really were all that and a bag of chips.

    And if the first chapter (none / 0) (#87)
    by Militarytracy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 09:03:36 PM EST
    on Warren is accurate, she's so damned tough...it would take every ounce of integrity and passion you could possess to make it through it and be where she is and be this determined to represent the real people out there.

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    Obama and Dunn's Statement (none / 0) (#88)
    by AngryBlackGuy on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 09:18:10 PM EST
    Here's what he said he was told by former White House communications director Anita Dunn:

    Looking back, this place would be in court for a hostile workplace....Because it actually fit all of the classic legal requirements for a genuinely hostile workplace for women.

    But here's the full quote:

    I remember once I told Valerie [Jarrett] that, I said if it weren't for the president, this place would be in court for a hostile workplace....Because it actually fit all of the classic legal requirements for a genuinely hostile workplace to women.

    Link

    That seems like an important distinction if you are evaluating Obama's reaction to gender issues in the WH.

    Drum:

    "This doesn't necessarily change the substance of the charge about the White House atmosphere -- though it might, depending on what Dunn meant -- but it definitely changes what it suggests about Obama himself."

    Yeah (none / 0) (#107)
    by lilburro on Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 06:58:30 AM EST
    I think the WaPo article made the same point.  The quote is not meant to indicate Obama's personal treatment of women in the workplace, but rather the greater environment in general.

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    Just leaked. (none / 0) (#90)
    by MileHi Hawkeye on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 09:57:06 PM EST
    SITE VIOLATION _ SPAM (none / 0) (#94)
    by MO Blue on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 10:47:35 PM EST


    SITE VIOLATION _ SPAM (none / 0) (#95)
    by MO Blue on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 10:47:46 PM EST


    SITE VIOLATION _ SPAM (none / 0) (#96)
    by MO Blue on Wed Sep 21, 2011 at 10:47:54 PM EST