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Participation Positives
It’s Monday, so time to start the week out right with Jess’s Participation Positives!
- I ordered the greatest jewelry from Tango Moon and Dragonfly Lane and am having so much fun wearing it
- I got the greatest robe at Victoria's Secret on sale
- Dell finally agreed to send a technician out so my CD-RW will be fixed
- I'm having fun watching my stock
- I'm doing better with my money this month than I thought I was
- I drank all my water today (Go, me!)
- I'm happy that I put more tunes up for download (look in the Music Selections section of the sidebar for them)
- I leveled up Ibocea, my EverQuest character another level and got to play with a friend's nephew which was fun
- I've had pretty easy days at work lately
- It's about time to make our Vegas plans for this year
- I love and am loved
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thank you for the tango moon link!
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way to go Kymberlie -> 'I drank all my water today ' I still havem't managed to do that. I just don't seem capable of drinking large quantities of water.
Posted by munin at March 31, 2003 10:32 PM
all right those are great positives....water I need to drink more 
Posted by Martie at March 31, 2003 11:32 PM
Ooooh, what did you get from Dragonfly Lane?! :)
Posted by kristine at March 31, 2003 11:40 PM
congrats on your Anti-Bloggies win!!
Posted by jason at April 1, 2003 09:11 AM
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Catching Up
Thanks to NewzCrawler I just caught up on about eighty blogs that I hadn't read this week. Man, I love RSS!
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I can't believe how much time it's saving me. I love it!  It's just that initial setup that kills you... lol
Posted by GeekGrrl at March 31, 2003 06:38 AM
ohh I discover this RSS stuff not too long ago and it's addicting, it seems I have added more blogs than ever before.... I have blogger and added my RSS feed but I don't have commments...oh to be illiterate on the world of HTML and stuff kills lol
Posted by Martie at March 31, 2003 07:24 PM
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Sell! Buy! Sell! Buy!
I finally got around to buying all my stocks this weekend over at BlogShares, and now I'm number 29 on the top 100 list. I'm sure it will change, but go buy some Neurotic Fishbowl stock and make me richer.
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hmph. i'm #130. i didn't wanna play anyways...
ok seriously, i have no idear how the rankings are done, so... *shrug*
Posted by mikey at March 31, 2003 01:57 AM
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Dell Hell
Dear Dell Tech Support,
The reason I bought an extended warranty on my computer is because I don't want to have to open it up and fuck around with things inside. I was more than patient trying cable connections a few times, but after a while, it's ridiculous.
The CD-RW does not even have a light coming on. The drive is obviously bad as we determined when you had me move the power supply and ribbon cables about five times. When you start wanting me to move pins around (whatever the hell those are), that's when I draw the line. Send somebody the fuck out here to fix my computer. I hate mucking around in the box and please explain to me why it's a good idea to have customers fucking around in there anyway.
I have a pretty good idea what I'm doing, but I would assume that most people would be uncomfortable with messing around in there; I know I am. Having me unplug and plug things in four or five times is obviously not going to fix something. If I had wanted to be a technician, I would have choosen that field. Instead I want you to come fix it for me. Thanks for finally understanding that an hour into our experience together.
I do think I will be sending a nasty letter to you, especially since the guy who I spent the most time with on the phone thought I was talking about an added DVD drive, though I must have said a million times that these drives came with it when I bought it.
To sum up, I don't mind doing troubleshooting with you, but when it comes to a hardware problem that can't be fixed without opening the box, that means send out a technican.
Sincerely,
Kymberlie the girl with the headache after fucking around with you all afternoon
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Gina is not allowed to call customer support at Gateway anymore. They don't like it when you question there parentage. 
Posted by ginadapooh at March 30, 2003 11:04 PM
They used to do that shit with me and I was a Dell certified technician (which meant I'd taken a battery of tests from them so that when I said "xyz" is broken, send me the part, they were supposed to say, "would you like that next day or overnight deliver?"). I hate annoying tech support - especially annoying tech support that you've paid out the ass to get.
Posted by Ciscley at March 31, 2003 12:36 PM
Remember how Dell was highly advertised? So was vioxx and they are both bad for your health. I had a heart attck taking vioxx and got a damn dell computer and almost had another one worrying with this piece of shit.I would burn the damn thing but its not worth a match.This is a foreign based outfit run by the gang.
Posted by Edith at August 7, 2005 08:58 PM
Dells customer support is worse than living through a war. PLEASE PEOPLE, DO NOT BUY A DELL, DO NOT BUY A DELL, DO NOT BUY A DELL!
Posted by me at March 30, 2006 12:54 AM
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Happy Birthday, Promo!
Today is the birthday of that wonderful and talented guy, PromoGuy. Promo is a sweetie, so go give him so birthday lovin'! *smooch*
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Spell Checker, Anyone?
I just got some spam offering to help me "Earn full time imcome while working part time." You know, nothing says "I'm incompetent!" like misspelling the most important word in your title!
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Funny!
Posted by deb at March 29, 2003 09:42 AM
You would think they would at least do a once over. Sheesh.
Posted by sphinx at March 29, 2003 11:14 AM
hey, at least they didn't spell it "incum"...
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Jukebox Junkie
Inspired by the luscious and talented Joelle's ever-changing mp3 downloads, I decided to add more than just one download to the site. If you look down the sidebar to the Music Selections, you can see what's up for grabs right now. Yes, I know most of the music is probably considered really geeky, but I don't care so there.
Btw, the Calexico tune is highly recommended. It's great - very 70s action movie like. Excellent for a Friday afternoon.
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Blog Worth
 Thanks to Christine, I found out today that you can buy Neurotic Fishbowl stock (well, buy it in a game; not for real). I haven't had a chance to mess around with the site yet, but I guess it works under the same principal of those celebrity stock markets, only with blogs.
Since the only time I bought stock ($100 worth of PSI), the company went out of business, this should be a lot more fun and a lot less strain on the wallet.
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You don't actually have to put that ugly graphic up, that functionality isn't implemented yet. Also they're asking people not to link to them.
Posted by Matt at March 27, 2003 09:36 PM
I bought stock in you! Yay!
Live-Diary.com
Posted by Kristina at March 28, 2003 01:12 AM
I saw that linked on a few other blogs today too. Looks like a pretty fun idea. =)
Posted by Steph at March 28, 2003 03:50 AM
Waves paper in the air! Buy Buy BUY! :)
Posted by susan at March 28, 2003 08:13 AM
yeah I saw that at christines also, so I added it to my blog.
So I'll buy some of yours if you buy some of mine.... 
Posted by Martie at March 28, 2003 04:10 PM
whenever I find a blog through blogsnob, I seem to have a habit of reading down until I find something that interests me, and then comment on it. Unfortunately, no one but me reads back 5 or 6 entries to check for no comments. Crazy :D Anyway- I think this is awesome! It's my little blogger dork's dream: to someday be a part of that site... *magical moment, hehe* Rock on, and come visit me sometime!
Posted by jil at March 30, 2003 07:57 PM
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Allegria!
I've been meaning to post about seeing Allegria with Jeanna last week, but I just haven't gotten around to it, so I'm going to do so now.
I left work a little early last Thursday and met Jeanna in Humble at the mall. We did a bit of shopping and then got in her cute little PT Cruiser. She gave me my birthday gifts - Pride and Prejudice on DVD and a book called How to Be a Villain: Evil Laughs, Secret Lairs, Master Plans, and More!!! (which I can always use) - and we were off.
We went to this great little Italian Restaurant, Mia Bella on Main Street. I ordered the margherita pizza which was quite yummy and a vodka tonic. Jeanna got the Gnocchi di Ricotta and had red wine. I wasn't as impressed with the food as Jeanna was, but I loved the atmosphere. We sat by the window and could watch people coming and going outside, which I love to do. The whole restaurant just had this cozy, romantic air about it.
After eating we headed off to the show, but didn't know how to get their from where we were. Luckily there was a cop outside who gave us directions ("Just head straight down until you run into the ballpark and turn right."). Unfortunately, when we got to the end of the street, it was one way - left. Jeanna and I had a good laugh about the cop misdirecting us and did some circling around until we finally found the place. We got there just as they were opening the doors, did some shopping, and went and sat down.
On a side note, we used the portapotties outside before going in and didn't notice until we came out that they were for guys only. Who's ever seen sex-segregated portapotties?
The show itself was great. We loved the aloof bird-girls that sat on the stage looking disdainful. I loved the tumbler part when part of the floor became trampolines a good deal. I also really enjoyed the girl with the ribbon and hula hoops. The clown that looked like Sting was incredible when he hung his coat up and pretended that it was a different person. It looked so real. My favorite part of the whole show, though, was the Russian bars.
Russian bars are these long bars that two people suspend on their shoulders. The bars are padded and bouncy, so a person in the middle can do acrobatic tricks like being flipped into the air and land on the bar again. It was almost scary watching them knowing that if the holders didn't move with them correctly, they could fall and really hurt themselves. One guy did a landing, but couldn't keep his balance, and fell off. Luckily he landed on his feet and wasn't hurt.
All in all, it was a great show, but I don't think it was near as good as "O" simply because the water and the stage add so much. I also felt that "O"'s music was better. If you ever go to Vegas, it is a must-see.
Seriously, though, if you are presented with the chance to see any Cirque de Soleil show, I highly suggest you go. These shows are pure magic.
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I. WANT. PT CRUISER! 
Posted by Christine at March 27, 2003 07:42 PM
You were so close to my office! I'm just 3 skyskrapers away from where Allegria is set up - I see the tents every day! I can't wait to go on the 5th!
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It's a Group Thing LI
Since popular opinion appears to support the return of "It's a Group Thing", I'll do a term today since I forgot yesterday. Look here next Wednesday for another term as well as Reasons For Love (I'd love it if you participated!).
It's starting to get warmer here in Texas (79 degrees according to WeatherBug), so today's "It's a Group Thing" term is:
A Peel of Sunbathers
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oooh, that's a good one. :)
Posted by Ciscley at March 27, 2003 05:38 PM
And for next wednesday as well, you might want to consider doing the "Wicked Wednesdays" (kinda like this-or-that, or friday five, but for hump day!)
Wicked Wednesdays
Posted by Kristina at March 27, 2003 06:03 PM
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It's a Group Thing - Continue or Not?
I haven't posted any new It's a Group Thing terms in the last couple of weeks. My question is - does anyone even miss them? Did anyone even read them? I'm just curious if I should still continue to post them or not.
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Maybe it's just that I have a love for words in general, but I would miss them, if you ceased to post the "It's a Group Thing" tidbits. :)
Posted by Shelby at March 26, 2003 10:28 PM
A bevy of bloggy love for It's a Group Thing posts. It's how I found your site originally - independantly of Christine's blog. I hadn't realized it was gone because I've pretty much been gone lately, but I'd enjoy having it back. :)
Posted by Ciscley at March 26, 2003 10:39 PM
I'd miss it to because words are fun for me as well. :)
Posted by Lisa, Gal of Unix at March 27, 2003 07:33 AM
I would miss it - like I miss your Friday Finds.. I was actually hoping that might turn into a meme or something - everyone finding Five Friday Find.. and discovering new blogs!
Posted by susan at March 27, 2003 09:44 AM
I would miss it, it is orginally why I blogrolled you. They are so imaginative and fun!
Posted by ginadapooh at March 27, 2003 11:43 AM
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Reasons For Love #22
Every Wednesday those who are involved in a relationship with somebody share a few (simple but significant) reasons for their love. Please keep in mind that this does not have to be a romantic relationship. It can be about a parent, a sibling, a friend, a co-worker, your kid, your dog, whatever.
Stop in here to join the notify list, see who else has left their reasons, and to be added to the blogroll. Also, feel free to save the button below to your server and link it to http://www.neuroticfishbowl.com/reasons.html
I love Steven because...
- He gives me a hug whenever I want one
- He gave me the best gift ever - my spa day
- He's so cute when he practices his golf swing down by the garage
- He's good to snuggle with
- He always peels and cuts me apples and brings them to me
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oh, 'bout time i did one of these, eh? ;) reasons are up and running.
Posted by beth at March 27, 2003 09:39 AM
 My first time doing this, and of course I'm a day late!
Posted by Lisa at March 27, 2003 11:55 AM
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SUVs From Hell
Joelle's post reminded me that I haven't bitched on here about my new least favorite people on Earth - those idiots that have bought the monstrosity known as the Hummer 2.
I see these things all over the place and I can't figure out what the fuck you need one of these for in Houston. It's not like this is jungle terrain with huge mountains and treacherous hazards. Hummer 2s don't fit in a parking space and they barely fit in a normal lane on the road. I hate SUVs anyway, but the size of this excessive gas guzzler (gets a whooping 8 to 10 miles per gallon) drives me insane. I can't see around them, I can't park next to them, and people that drive them always tend to be assholes who think the rules don't apply to them.
I was heading towards The Galleria and was stopped in a long line of traffic to get onto the feeder which always happens around rush hour. This fucker in a Hummer decides that his time is too precious to wait, so he drives his car off the highway, over the little grassy hill, and on to the feeder bypassing like fifteen cars. What the fuck made you so special that you don't have to wait like everyone else?
It kills me how people buy these things and spout about how safe they are. Yes, safe for you, but you're going to kill anyone you hit, even in a relatively minor crash. Crashes between an SUV, particularly one of this size, become exponentially more dangerous for the other driver.
For the love of god, people, get rid of these over-priced, dangerous, ecological nightmares and drive a sensible car.
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there's a lot of hummers in SD too... man, it must cost $100 just to fill up on gas for one of those things.
at least some of the hummers i see around here are like, dirty. you just KNOW that if someone's driving around in a sparkling hummer, well... he's either got a small penis or is going thru a mid-life crisis.
Posted by mikey at March 26, 2003 02:56 AM
I don't really see a need for a hummer in any non-military situation. It's ugly, it's way too big, it's hugely fuel inefficient and it's a danger to those driving around it if driven improperly.
Posted by shannon at March 26, 2003 05:15 AM
During a previous Colorado snowstorm, the police contacted a local hummer dealership to find out who had them so they could ask the owners to help clear paths so fire & rescue could get out to help people.
Posted by Lisa, Gal of Unix at March 26, 2003 07:29 AM
Ok...Lisa makes me feel guilty as maybe they can be helpful...but Kymberlie I agree...here in Oklahoma they just seem to be driven by rude people!
Posted by daisy at March 26, 2003 07:54 AM
When we were in Las Vegas in Feb., those monsters seemed to be a dime a dozen. I guess when the big boys play with them ("Ill be back" Arnold started the fancy) all the other boys want one too -
Posted by susan at March 26, 2003 08:24 AM
Super size mentality?
Posted by kara at March 26, 2003 12:50 PM
heh. you said "fuck."
Posted by that tart at March 26, 2003 01:28 PM
you've noticed them, too, Kymberlie! i see them everywhere, too! and they do hog up the road. and i know that you have a small car (Miata) and i have a small car, too (2-door Civic Coupe)... i wonder how they even fit in the garage... and fuck those who have the noisy F350's! there's one that parks across the driveway (and i mean sideways) on our neighbor's house... what a ruckus! there's no street courtesy anymore.
Posted by Kathy at March 26, 2003 04:42 PM
I don't know what they need one for in LIFE! That is why we are at war.
:)
Posted by Robin at March 26, 2003 11:40 PM
Lisa makes a good point, but here in LA it hasn't snowed since like 1939 or something.
Fear is having an H2 tailgate you while you're on a 600cc motorcycle. And they do...alot.
Posted by sean at April 1, 2003 03:51 PM
Snowstorms do not legitimize domestic use of the H2. People should be prepared for snowstorms, and emergency management crews should be able to provide proper service even in adverse weather conditions; that's why we pay our taxes right?
I'm must agree, the vast majority of Hummer owners are fucking assholes.
Posted by Nemesis10304 at September 24, 2003 01:44 PM
Here in the UK, can't even fill up my Disco (Landrover Discovery) for £100 (GBP), and that's diesel!
Bulgaria, understand very popular with those who wear rings on their "pinky fingers" (cf. Walter Matthau) !!!
-- Hence Vegas connection??
Sucess to GM corp !
Posted by Rees at May 2, 2004 04:47 AM
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The Ring
I watched The Ring a few weeks ago and keep meaning to post my thoughts about it, but I never quite gotten around to it until now. I'll put everything in the "Read More" section so nothing gets ruined if you haven't seen the movie yet. For those who want my opinion withouth the spoilers - good movie, especially if you like the genre, but not as scary as it could have been.
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First of all, I have to say that the movie was shot just gorgeously - something you rarely see in a horror movie. Most horror movies pay very little attention to the cinematography of the movie, but not this one. You can see the amount of detail that went into the look of this picture from the way the rain plays on the car windshield to the way the tree lights up at sunset to the view of the car driving through the mist on the island. I also loved how the movie had this greenish tint - almost like light was filtering through water.
While I didn't think the movie itself was that frightening, I thought that the video within the movie was extremely creepy and well-done. The strange seemingly unrelated images were sometimes disturbing for obvious reasons (like the thumb being impaled on a nail), but several of them weren't (the girl backing away from the mirror, the ladder standing alone against the wall), which made them almost more disturbing because you didn't know why they were on there. I must say that the video had more impact on me than the whole movie did.
I was a bit disappointed in the ending. It felt like a cop-out to me, wrapping it up in a neat little package, having Noah make a video tape and sending it out among the world. It just seemed false to me some how. Also, even if you think you've defeated the bad force, if you've watched a video that kills you, when your television comes on by itself, don't try to shut if off. Leave so that you're not paralyzed with fear when the creepy girl comes out to get you. I don't care if you do think you're safe. Just go.
Oh, yes, I also had this weird moment when I thought the couple was going to take Noah off and kill him. When they got him from her sister's house and were driving home, for some reason I got this strong feeling that they were taking him to the well to drown - like some sacrifice. I have no idea what it was about that scene, but that was my first impression.
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The Ring totally creeped me out. The part with the guy and the TV? gah!! lol I'm a wimp.
Posted by skits at March 25, 2003 07:11 PM
I didn’t like the second ending either. I thought it should have ended when the couple was back together again and the kid was in the back seat.
Needless to say – it had some very scary elements.
Btw -- the kid was real strange.
Posted by kara at March 25, 2003 08:02 PM
I agree it wasn't very scary but it kind of freaked me out
I have to agree with kara that kid was weird.
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Winos Wanted
Kind of funny, but three of the items in my Amazon.com Gold Box Offers were wine-related. Shame I don't drink the stuff!
.: Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 3-1/2-Quart Windsor Saucepan with Lid: I'm pretty sure I've checked with Steven on saucepans before and he never expressed any interest in getting one. Good price, though.
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.: Compaq 18.2GB Hot-Plug Universal Hard Drive Ultra SCSI 3 Internal 10,000 RPM: I'm not even sure I know what this is since there was no description for the product. Pass.
.: Haier BC112G 30-Bottle Wine Cellar with Contoured Smoked Glass Door: I don't drink wine, so this isn't something that I would really need. For some strange reason, though, I've always thought these things are cool (Get it? Cool. It's a refrigerator. I kill me!).
.: Metrokane Rabbit Corkscrew with Foilcutter, Silver: again, I don't drink wine, so not something I need. Pass.
.: Cuisinart 3-1/2-Quart Nonstick Stainless Steel Saute Pan with Lid and Helper Handle: another cooking utensil that I don't think Steven needs.
.: Sangean DT-110 Digital Pocket AM/FM Stereo Receiver: I never really listen to the radio, so I can't see the point of owning a pocket radio. Pass.
.: Calphalon Professional Nonstick II 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid: I bought Steven a Wolfgang Puck set of utensils about a year and a half ago, so I'm pretty certain he already has one of these.
.: Riedel Vinum Chardonnay/Chablis Wine Glasses, Set of 6: let me repeat again, I don't drink wine. Pass.
.: Emerilware 2-Piece Starter Set: Steven has a set of knives that he loves now, so I don't think he would need these. Pass.
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Time Flies
I haven't been in a posting mood, though I have lots to say. I'll just start with a weekend update, though not a lot of exciting things were done.
Friday night, after my day spa day, we went to Hido for dinner. My brother and his girlfriend have never been to a hibachi girl, so I was excited to take them for their first time. They really enjoyed the whole spin-the-knives-in-the-air, catch-the-egg-on-the-spatula thing and Russell just devoured his food. I hope we can all go there again soon.
Saturday Steven got a wild hair and decided to cook a recipe out of a book I got him some time ago - The Naked Chef Takes Off by Jaime Oliver. He made pot stickers which are basically these little Asian dumplings. As often as we go to Hido and Chinese Cafe, I'm not really a big fan of Asian food - they just happen to have a few dishes that I really love. It was quite a surprise when I actually really liked them. When I told my mom about it today she said, "You really ate them? I am so surprised!" Maybe my palate is getting more sophisticated after all. 
Sunday I sat on the couch all day and watched movies because I didn't feel like being online. I finally saw Glory (sad, but really good). I also watched HBO's Normal which was about a man, married to his wife for twenty-five years in a small mid-western town, who announces one day that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and wants a sex change operation. It was all about the relationships we're involved in and what needs to change and what can stay the same when something so fundamental in a relationship suddenly is different.
Today was back to work and exercising (though I StairMastered this weekend after being off so long while sick). I've still got a ton of stuff that I want to talk about, but it's late and I'm tired, so I am off to bed. Good night, all.
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i freakin hate asian food. all of it. seriously. well, except for... 1) teriyaki chicken, 2) fried rice, 3) fried wontons, and 4) pot stickers. pot stickers are goooooooooood....
Posted by mikey at March 25, 2003 03:02 AM
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Oscar Trivia
Since the Oscars were yesterday, I just had to share this piece of trivia that I came across today.
To prevent movie stars and their heirs from auctioning off their Oscars, in 1950 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences created the rule that before selling their statuettes, winners have to first offer them to the academy for $1.
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Wow. Didn't know that! Interesting.
Posted by Susan at March 24, 2003 08:06 PM
Thats kinda funny. I imagine it works pretty well too!
Posted by Camille at March 25, 2003 07:08 AM
LOL smart
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So Well Known
Due to some weird DNS issues, I haven't been able to get to the Name That Blog site to view the new Best Known Blogs List until today.
Turns out that Neurotic Fishbowl (eleventh last time) has shot up the list and is now number four, behind only Scripty Goddess, Feeny's Funhouse, and Robyn. Not bad, not bad at all! 
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Should shoot up even more after I got one right :D.
Posted by Rhys at March 23, 2003 06:22 PM
Congrats! And your spa day sounded heavenly!
Posted by daisy at March 23, 2003 08:49 PM
You finally found the site! Yay! :)
Posted by Jason at March 24, 2003 08:34 PM
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Comments With Totals
Played around with the Recent Comments section and now each comment shows how many that person has made. I know it's geeky, but everytime I leave a comment at someone's site with a comment count, I wonder how many I've made. Now you can know.
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Check it out! I had no idea I would be your top commenter. LOL! :)
Posted by kristine at March 22, 2003 08:45 PM
how super fun... I realy need to add this functionality!
Posted by amancay at March 22, 2003 10:20 PM
And pray tell, how did you figure out this tweak? Are you going to share your secrets? 
Posted by Jenni at March 22, 2003 10:23 PM
yeah, i am #7 on the list! that is too cool! :)
Posted by Kathy at March 23, 2003 12:16 AM
How Cool *S*
Posted by Sonia at March 23, 2003 01:15 AM
I'm still trying to figure this out with php. I looked on the MT boards, but I don't get it =P
Posted by Dania at March 23, 2003 01:13 PM
Well done :)
Posted by Martie at March 23, 2003 10:34 PM
yeahhhhhh baby! i'm #4!
Posted by mikey at March 25, 2003 03:08 AM
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Best. Day. Ever.
Today was quite possibly the best day I have ever had. I got up at about 9:30, had some blueberry pop-tarts (yummy!), and went to the spa sans make-up and wearing glasses. It's kind of oddly liberating not to have to worry about any of that stuff - to just put on a t-shirt and some shorts and go.
I arrived at the spa, changed into my gown and robe, and was lead to my first treatment - an hour full-body massage. Let me tell you, if I ever become suddenly rich, I am going to start every day off with a massage. Needless to say, the massage was great.
After that, it was off for my facial. I'm not sure what was done exactly, but it involved a lot of nice rubbing on my face (though I found it had to breathe when she concentrated on the areas around my nose). After a little while the lady doing my facial said, "Kymberlie, you need to take a little nap now while the treatment sets in and then when you get up, your lunch will be ready." How I long to hear words like this every day! I must take a nap and my lunch will be ready for me. How great is that? She came back a little while later, finished doing whatever it was that she was doing, and then lead me to my lunch.
They had a menu to choose from when you first arrive with various things like quiche, sandwiches, and salads and while I could have choosen more, I opted for only a raspberry vinegrette grilled chicken salad that was beyond delicious.
After eating, it was off to my manicure and pedicure. I've gone so long between refills that I was a bit worried that the lady was going to hurt me removing the polish (when there's that much space between my cuticles and the fake nail, taking the polish off usually puts pressure on my nails and it can hurt), but I had the absolute best refill. The lady did a great job painting my nails and I now have Nicole's Virtuous Violet on my fingernails and toenails and I adore the color.
The pedicure involved this product I've never heard of before called Pedi Ice which is this gel that's made of menthol and eucalyptus. It feels cool, like how a peppermint does when you suck on it. Putting that on your feet and then putting them in the warm water felt so so good. I'm going to have to buy some of that stuff to use at home when my feet hurt.
After five hours at the spa, it was time to go next door to Victoria's Secret and get some new bras. I ended up loving the new Angels collection, so I got some of those bras and I couldn't resist the new cotton panties in the spring colors. They're gorgeous. They didn't have all of the colors in the bras that I wanted so I'm probably going to place an order online, even if shipping is $15.
So, that was my day. There's something so decadent about spending most of the day in a robe being pampered by total strangers. A girl could really get used to that. Many many thanks to my boy for getting me such a great gift for Valentine's Day!
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Sounds absolutely wonderful, Kymberlie. I am so envious :)
Posted by Catherine at March 22, 2003 08:07 AM
Girl! I'm almost relaxed just reading about your day. What a great day you had!
Posted by Camille at March 22, 2003 09:56 AM
I won a free full body massage that I haven't cashed in yet.. I'm so wishing it was a full day spa now!!!
Posted by susan at March 22, 2003 10:22 AM
OMG! Sounds like heaven to me!! I'm green with envy! 
Posted by Crystal at March 22, 2003 11:28 AM
Well that just sounds amazing..
I think I could do with a day of pampering ;)
Sounds like you have a man in a million *S*
Posted by Sonia at March 22, 2003 12:03 PM
Oh My God! That sounds so incredible! I need a day like that.
Glad you had such a great time.
Posted by Christine at March 22, 2003 08:30 PM
Decadence, Decadence! Sign me up for some decadence. That sounds sooo nice. :)
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I'm number 2! I'm number 2! Whoo hoo! I'm number 2!
Posted by Christine at March 21, 2003 08:28 PM
I better post more often so I can get my numbers up! ;)
Posted by susan at March 22, 2003 12:22 AM
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Spa Day
I'm off to the spa for my Get Away Day (five delicious hours of treatment). More when I get back, including how much fun Jeanna and I had last night at Allegria. Ciao!
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Have a great time. I want nothing more than to lie around all day while people pamper me. Sooooooooo jealous.
Posted by Nicole at March 21, 2003 10:01 AM
I got myself a spa morning last week only to be berated severely by my mom for wasting my money. Humph.
Posted by Patty at March 21, 2003 11:31 AM
I haven't treated myself to a full spa day, but I try to get massages on a regular basis and when I can't do that I get the fifteen minutes ones they offer here in the office, which is what I am doing this afternoon!
Posted by MishMIsh at March 21, 2003 12:17 PM
Have a good one!
Posted by Heather at March 21, 2003 01:20 PM
I'm so jealous! 
Enjoy!! (I know you will)
Posted by Tasha at March 21, 2003 03:10 PM
Aww such a lucky lady 
Posted by Martie at March 21, 2003 05:57 PM
I am soooo jealous. Five HOURS! ? I want a spa day.
Posted by Camille at March 21, 2003 10:24 PM
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Thanks, Everyone!
I was exhausted yesterday (still fighting the strep off maybe?), so I came home and took a three hour nap after work and then woke up to war news, so I didn't really get a chance to thank everyone for all of the wonderful birthday wishes, comments, e-mails, cards, and even a book appropriately titled Fishbowl from a couple of wonderful people. This was truly one of the best birthdays that I've ever had and all of you had a lot to do with that. I can't remember the last time I felt so special and so loved. Thank you all so very, very much! You all rock!
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well, happy b-day to you, hope all is well...thnx for leaving the door open via J-Mo to come on in and read up a little!
Posted by btezra at March 20, 2003 12:29 PM
Happy (belated) Birthday, Kymberlie!
Posted by Heather at March 20, 2003 01:26 PM
Happy late birthday!!! and I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by eve at March 20, 2003 10:15 PM
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Hard To Describe
I don't really know how to say what I want about the war that we have just started. I don't think I agree with all the reasons that we have given, but I do think that we have to get Hussein out of power. I am the one that always signs petitions to save women who live in countries were they can be killed for giving birth outside of marriage. I am the one that wants equality for people everywhere. Saddam Hussein is a murdering dictator who cares not at all for his people. I pray that casualties are minimal for both us and for the innocent people under his reign. Please let this be swift and decisive and let us be able to make life better for those in Iraq.
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Well said, Kymberlie! That F****er needs killing! I hope that we got him...but if not, I pray that we get him soon!
And, as always, I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
Posted by Christine at March 19, 2003 11:34 PM
Very well said! Saddam's demise is long overdue. I'm so sick of women being treated like crap and second class citiaens in these 3rd world countries!
Posted by Bonnie at March 20, 2003 07:19 AM
I do believe that Saddaam needs to be taken out of power. I'm a bit nervous, however about the fact that we're bombing so aggressively....there are innocents on the ground...isn't there some other way? *sigh* My support goes out to all of the soldiers....they are fighting for my freedom...and HOPEFULLy for the freedom of the oppressed in Iraq
Posted by amytart at March 20, 2003 08:34 AM
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Happy Birthday, Pariah!
I completely forgot, but today is Pariah's birthday as well. Go send him some lovin'! Happy birthday, Pariah! (And thanks to Ginadpooh for the reminder!)
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 Thank you!
I left you something on my blog too. I didn't forget. Honest. Ask Bea. I just wound up being out longer today than anticipated.
http://www.iampariah.com/blog/posts/00000088.html
Posted by Pariah at March 19, 2003 01:54 AM
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Happy Birthday to Me!
At 11:00 Steven comes over to me and goes, "At midnight it's your birthday, so you could open your present if you wanted to." He was so cute, so I knew he must be really proud of what he got me. I was blogging along when he showed up behind me at 12:01 with a present behind his back and a card. He handed them to me, so I read the card, and then opened the box.
I could tell from the size that it was more than likely a bracelet and I was not disappointed when I opened the box because inside was a beautiful ruby bracelet with the coolest circle links and tiny diamonds. I was very happy and couldn't believe it when he pulled another box out from behind him. It looked like it would probably have earrings in it so I literally gasped when I opened the box and saw this ring (click for bigger size):
He really outdid himself this year and I still have dinner at The Old San Francisco Steakhouse with a girl on a swing and blocks of cheese to look forward to. Happy birthday to me!
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What a wonderful man, Kymberlie!! Sounds like he did good this year!
Posted by Crystal at March 18, 2003 12:59 AM
Happy birthday! Have a big one!
Posted by Rickey at March 18, 2003 01:28 AM
Oh WoW! that's a beautiful ring! Happy Birthday sweetie.. I hope you have a terrific day!
Posted by shannon at March 18, 2003 01:42 AM
Happy Birthday!
I hope you have a wonderful day. (It certainly looks like it's starting off pretty well. ;) )
Posted by GeekGrrl at March 18, 2003 03:53 AM
have a happy and wonderful bithday (and a happy day after st. patrick's day!!)!!!!
Posted by erin at March 18, 2003 05:07 AM
OOOoooo Pretty!!! :D
Happy birthday!
Posted by Jennifer at March 18, 2003 05:50 AM
Happy Birthday, Kymberlie! I hope you have a wonderful day!!! :-)
Posted by Karen (from B-day Blog) at March 18, 2003 06:06 AM
Happy Birthday Kymberlie!
Posted by liz at March 18, 2003 06:27 AM
Wow, what a fabulous present. Have a very happy birthday! 
Posted by Michelle at March 18, 2003 06:38 AM
Happy birthday!! 
Posted by Solonor at March 18, 2003 06:55 AM
You are so loved! Happy Birthday Fishy! }{ }{ }{ }{ to you! {fishy kisses}
Posted by susan at March 18, 2003 07:05 AM
Happy birthday! What a wonderful man you've found. :)
Posted by Lisa, Gal of Unix at March 18, 2003 07:42 AM
Wowzers!! That ring is beautiful!! Happy birthday Kymberlie!! :o)
Posted by Maria at March 18, 2003 07:46 AM
Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by Camille at March 18, 2003 07:57 AM
Happy Birthday Sweetie!
Posted by rannie at March 18, 2003 08:11 AM
Frohe geburtstag.
Posted by Art at March 18, 2003 08:13 AM
Happy Birthday.
Posted by shelli at March 18, 2003 08:15 AM
Awwww what a sweetie! Hope you have a very happy day indeed.
Posted by daisy at March 18, 2003 08:29 AM
Happy Birthday to you! Have a fantastic day! The ring is so pretty!
Posted by Margie at March 18, 2003 08:37 AM
Happy Birthday, Kymberlie...you sound like a very lucky woman! You'll have to let the rest of the world know if he has a brother!
Posted by meg at March 18, 2003 08:44 AM
Just stopping to wish you a very Happy Birthday! Beautiful Gift, wishing you many more.
Posted by LillyAnne at March 18, 2003 08:51 AM
Happy birthday Kymberlie! I love the ring! I have one that's almost identical, the stones are pink, the exact colour of the ones in the pic =)
Posted by Dania at March 18, 2003 08:53 AM
Happy Birthday! What a beautiful ring!!
Posted by Leslie at March 18, 2003 09:31 AM
Echoing everyone
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 
Posted by Martie at March 18, 2003 09:36 AM
happy birthday!!!
Posted by yndygo at March 18, 2003 09:55 AM
Happy Birthday Kymberlie!
Wishing all the wonderful things on your birthday, with many happy returns!
Sorry about th emultiple pings, Mt went a little bezerk and didn't realize it had already pinged you when I edited the entry. sorry.
Posted by munin at March 18, 2003 10:00 AM
Oooh, how pretty!  Happy birthday!
Posted by Lesa at March 18, 2003 10:04 AM
Happy Birthday!!! :)
Posted by tasha at March 18, 2003 10:15 AM
Happy Birthday, Kimberlie!!!!  Came in thru Kat's blog. Nice ring.
Posted by Colin at March 18, 2003 10:22 AM
I'm sorry I'm late but I'm glad you had a great day... and what a rock! 
Posted by Carla at March 18, 2003 10:45 AM
A lovely start indeed to what i hope will be a joyous day. Happy Birthday!
Posted by Anne at March 18, 2003 10:48 AM
happy birthday kat made me come over! Hee hee.
Beautiful Jewelry.
Posted by rah at March 18, 2003 11:09 AM
 Happy Birthday Kymberlie! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Posted by Hey Lisa at March 18, 2003 11:30 AM
Happy B-day! 
Posted by penny at March 18, 2003 11:31 AM
May the rest of your birthday be a wonderful as the beginning! Happy Birthday Kymberlie! 
Posted by cybertoad at March 18, 2003 11:36 AM
That's *beautiful*! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLIE!
Posted by robyn at March 18, 2003 11:55 AM
Sent here from Daisy's site. Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday.
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