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Now that its almost a done deal I'd like to say that I'm glad GWB will be the new president simply and irresponsibly for the fact that I'm hoping he will continue to entertain many of us as he has done in the past. Still, it saddens me that so many of the people I know here in Southern Louisiana and obviously a few forty million others across the country really voted for such an insubtantial hairball of a guy. Sometimes, the will of mass america scares me, although, I guess in a way its good to know where everyone's standing so we can bob and weave, when necessary. Jesus, Gjr as president. I was never able in good conscience to vote for Clinton but give me the chance to replace Gjr with Slick Willie and I would say, "I love Bill Clinton, and I want you to love him too, and tonite when you hit your knees I want you to ask God to love him." (Guess the movie that last line is from--Bill Clinton is not the name used in the movie--and win a no expenses paid trip to the grand opening of the New Orleans, Louisiana Taco Bell across the street from the parish prison at Broad and Tulane.
Carnegie Mellon University found that
e-commerce systems do reduce the use of buildings, but they generally rely
on a transportation system that is more energy and pollution intensive (not
to mention they clog up the highways and cause air traffic delays and then
we as a society complain about it when it's actually our purchases adding to
the problem). The "Green Team" at Carnegie Mellon also took into account all
those boxes and packing materials, which they say makes the environmental
impact of e-commerce 2.5 times worse than conventional commerce.
"should supremes be for life? is that really the best idea?" - df
only dianna, the rest are expendable
listen Mr.South of Santa you must become a photographer
Last Thursdays NYT, Circuts Q and A column answered a request for a spell checker that would cover botanical names.
fans of the film "Heavy Metal parking lot" and the sequil "Neil Diamond Parking Lot" should be thrilled that Anthology Film Archinve is screening Jeff Coulics (sp?)
new film "Harry Potter Parking Lot" on Thursday, check tomorrows VV for the time.
Can anyone remember (and post here) George Carlin's 7 forbidden words ? It could increase our hits !
We've had a few laughs around here lately due to the...er...curious search requests that generate hits on our pages (I say 'our' but I really mean 'Bill'.) Anyway, I didn't know (until yesterday) that there is a whole site dedicated to such disturbing search requests (not for the people offended by other peoples search for offensive material.)
i,m sure there are many books on cab drivers, but for an upcoming volume i have a few stories, i love talking to drivers and have had some great conversations inc some where the driver pulls over and we just talk for a while (yes meter off). One wacky ride about 3 years ago was when i got into a car parked @ 7th near 55th, the driver looked a little tired but as he nodded out at every light it was obvious he was stoned on herion, when each light changed i say "i think its time to go now" slow motion action began that was like a turtle in a comic book race, all was fun till he started to go the wrong way down streets in the west village--has anyone been in the one when the driver is a minister and the cab his ministry??--here's why i am leaving this long message because i met The Human Computer as a drove me home tonight and he can in fact tell you the day of the year you were born...
The really important sports news
is this the recalled one??
One of daves (df) post/links a couple of weeks ago put a name to those "small pieces of torn up used plastic baggies". Any one recall what that name was ?
lucky i still have both arm's but my brain feels like those tests where they took a salamander's brains out blended them re-insirted than stiched up (yes they looked like they lived normal lives...)--any one want this experience go see "requiem for a dream"--great movie
rachael were U at the U2 show at urving plaza--i was at a live broadcast--sounded like an awesome show
hey jim (or anyone) werent you going to have a dental referral for me way back when......reaching critical mastication.
Top 10 Simpsons moments of all time. And don't miss this low quality (but fast loading) .wav audio file of the Mr. Burns classic "See My Vest."
easyEverything, the internet center we used in Amsterdam, is now opening a branch in Times Square. The internet café idea hasn't taken off here, maybe because people have their own machines, but the 600 terminal operation in Amsterdam had plenty of business, and perhaps the tourists will fill up the NY branch. You might think they'd have a better web site, though.
Extended east village family member Samoa (former guitar player and founding member of rock band KAREN BLACK) has launched his web site RAINBOWPIG. It is designed to give voice to the people and features his film "Untill The day I Die".
Also Kembra will be showing her new movie and performing live.
Sunday, December 17th. 8pm
@Anthology Film Archives
32 2nd Avenue, New York City.
Have a nice holidays.
Political line of the day comes from major leaguer Adam Clymer, or so says the NY Post, where the election coverage has now moved to the gossip pages. Clymer denies saying it, giving credit to Gail Collins: "Gore speaks to America as if English is its second language; George W. speaks as if English is his second language."
Dear Ms. Rachael,
After having reviewed your resume we are pleased to inform you that you are exactly the kind of person we are looking for. You are hired! More than one post every three months would be appreciated, but we understand that people have to work at their own pace. We're sure you'll do your best.
Sincerely,
digital media tree management
I'm hoping that by linking to this site I might prompt another trip to some interesting far flung spot on the globe courtesy of Wheel Ventrues Ltd. How about this one? (from memepool)
I have to say a couple of things. First, outstanding arboretum fall pics, and second, I found a cache or two of roaches, those that crawl, and had to get mean with the pesticide, which has killed a bunch but also dispersed that many more, and I find it no coincidence that my once roach free
work area is now under siege, yesterday coming back from the bathroom I caught one crawling across the top of my beer can, and just now, what was that?, a shadow, or another bug, dammit, I have to pour out another perfectly good budweiser. I'm thankful there's another one in the fridge.
Bon voyage traveling treepeople, see all there is. Send pictures, smells, temps, impressions, doubts, vague premonitions, wind, rain, truths and falsehoods too. Those of us remaining in North America are going to wreak havoc while you are gone, or do nothing at all.
Now this is what I'm talking about. Good stuff. (also from cardhouse)
I thought I was the only one with that idea. (from cardhouse)