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And the bunnymen!:laugh3:...

Alright then.;) Now, just how do we contact her?? I suppose, dial the "ask an angel", or maybe "ask a nurse" hotline??:P

I like the musical group, but noi, I do not wear cardigans.:P Do you have a pair of fuzzy bunny slippers?

Emma Watson - snuggle bunny. Maybe someone needs to take her out on a date??:rolleyes:

Babies can be! How many pounds is it??:)

Well, it's quite a complex mechanism, this global economy that we're all woven into. China may be the largest single holder of bonds, or other debt securities, but what is the percentage that they own?? And the inflation goes up, won't that devalue their bonds? Which could trigger them to sell and reinvest elsewhere.. but then the U.S. market is where they sell most of their goods, so that would be unwise. If I could figure it all out, I'd either be wealthy or head of the IMF! Of course, there is the historic example of Germany's Weimar Republic and the triple whammy of bad investments, war reparations, and printing fiat money. But, we're not going to be "printing" as large a percentage (actually just move some 00's in some computers). But that, the war debt, and the huge market drop doesn't make it any easier for us. But with the economy faltering, does this allow more Americans to re-finance their mortgages, and how does this affect the end result?? All I know is, once the ball starts to roll back on us, it's a cycle of lower demand, then layoffs, then lower demand, and repeat until the low point is reached. That's under normal circumstances.. Gold is a funny thing - since 85% or more is used for jewelery, it's less used as a reserve, and sold more as a metal used for high-end products, so I found it interesting that even though demand rose for gold as a hedge against market instabilities, it actually fell while the markets tumbled because (I'm gathering) jewelery sales were predicted to be soft. Obtaining gold is probably one of the most energy-intensive and land-intensive (plus environmentally risky) thing we can mine for, so I'm not a big proponent of anything that would increase demand for gold. Yes, sheer numbers can be simply numbing - I wish our national debt would be shown as a percentage of real GDP or something, so one could get a better handle on what the number means, and at what point inflation starts to take off. China doesn't want to loose in the process, so one odd side-effect might be China propping up the US to prevent further slides which would loose them more money in the end. That's assuming they're any better at figuring things out with the global economy than we are! Well, anyhow, hope we all make it through the harder times in good shape!

:laugh3: Well, singing first, unless this is some kind of burlesque show you're planning on hosting with Chris??:P Hmm.. Ms. Telescope Lens says.. That's right - we could contact Debs Wild, if you think you're interested...;););) It would be an interesting new-years eve show!!:cool:

Sleep & have pleasant dreams Ms. Telescope Lens...:P:sleeping::)

Welcome Merry Pound!:rolleyes::laugh3: Glad you could join our merry troupe of wild well-wishers and coldplay fanatics!;););) What is it all about - just about everything Coldplay imaginable - but mostly, just a good excuse to party and gab!:laugh3: ____________ |.... "....... "..... | | ....+...... +......| |........ O.......... | |....[_____] .....| [___________]

Well, you'll never know, if you never try..:):):) Someone's gonna put this up to Chris, so hey, why not??

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Well, someone here must have enough "magic powers" to get this to happen.. - - :rolleyes:

I saw a hairy potter, throwing at the wheel. I asked if pots of clay were made to stay, and he threw in some magic tricks..:P

C'mon! You can do it!! Hammer out that tune!! YAY!!!:)

bizarre is good!;) OK - Colbalt has to write a song for them - how about that - and Chris has to sing it in acapella..:):P

Hey, laptops run hot - how about a thermoelectric cooler pad for laptops?? Or, a time meter for computers, so one doesn't loose track of time while on-line??

Hmm.. How about a solar-powered backpack that can store a charge (with the help of newer, safer lithium batteries), use a thermoelectric cooler to cool down water for a refreshing drink?!:) Or, maybe a floating garden for use in Bangladesh?

Hey, I've got an idea..:idea2::bulb:! How about this: On new year's eve, Chris (along with Johnny, Guy, and Will - all equally situated around a small table) have to kiss the bell 10 1/2 times (which thus will equal 42, and will aptly be only 1/2 unit off for the leap-second, in honor of Daylight Savings Time as well). This will complete the universal circuit and find the question for the ultimate answer of life, the universe, and everything. At the end, Will gets to ring in the new year, and then everyone else runs around in circles.. Just insane ideas, that's all!:laugh3:;) 10 & 1/2 - in this Size..

Hans?? Is this True??:rolleyes:

Hey, that sounds like fun!!;) Today, what made me happy was bringing a little cheer to others..

YAY!!! Welcome Natalie!!!!!!!!!:curtain: Glad you finally came out from Lurking in the back background!:flutterby::vanish: Enjoy the coolness & Warmth in Lancashire!:cool:... from Winter-land Wisconsin:)

Hello Jill:sunny::sunny::sunny:! Welcome To Coldplaying :thumbsup::chef: Are you into Hollyhocks?:daisy::laugh3: Have fun here, tip Ian the server, and enjoy the Zanies!:hat::jester::bandana::elf:

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In ancient Greece, potter used to compete with one another by copying each other's pots and artistry, and trying to improve on the other potter's work. Maybe not the best analogy, but in a way, it's only natural, so even if they were influenced by Joe's music, it's still to me who makes the more desirable product and thus more sales deserves credit. Plus, it's like copyrighting a major chord progression - this would be like patenting the water molecule. But how well know is Joe Satriani? About the most remembered band he was with was Deep Purple, and that was a long, long time ago when they had some hits. You still here them played occasionally on the heavy metal stations and on "classic hits" - but all that often. And while a few have heard of Deep Purple, I think only the music aficionados who are into heavy metal bands deeply will even have a clue who he is. And I like Deep Purple, and yet I hadn't a clue who Joe was!:laugh3:

^^:laugh3: Hmm - well, we'll see if it catches on first.. I'm just trying to balance the Ying with the Yang.. I love it when it's a clear blue sky, and there's nice soft powdery snow to go stomping in.:sunny::nice: