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I thought to myself... does this mean Gwyneth has decided to go "modern" on Chris, and so Chris had to run out and get her a bread maker?:laugh3: This could be serious!! The next thing, and Martha Stewart might show up at their door stoop!

:laugh3:Yea, exactly! I'll trade ye an Oatmeal Stout brewed in Chicago, for some of thy's finest Lager or Port.;)

zwieback (swe'bak) n. [G. <zwie -, twice + backen, bake] a kind of biscuit that is sliced and toasted after baking:D:chef::sunny:

Maldini, would you like to be picked to head one of our intelligence agencies?;)

Try... the swing! Hello Jimmy!:hat: Hey, just give strawberry swing a spin - that one's all up-beat, fast, and high energy!:cool:

:hat::flutterby::flutterby::flutterby:YEA!!! Three cheers for For ZOE!!!!:):):):crown:

:rolleyes::lol: But it's true!! Today: overcast, dark, cold (a lovely 0 F, -18 C), and near the shortest day of the year. But in a week, the days get longer, and gradually lighter, and in a month, warmer... The tilt will soon be on our side! (and the Aussie's will get cooler too!!:cool:) Anyhow, who's got time to be glum! Throw another log on the fire, sit back, and relax to the strawberry swing!;)

Welcome Francesca! Enjoy the Zaniness here, and I'm happy to hear that you had a great time!!:dance::sunny::pleased:

Life gets better! Right now, the Earth is at "low ebb", and only one way to go from here!!

Thanks for the trivia! Oh! Alright then - thanks!! ;)That had me confuzzed for a while!! I suppose, maybe because it rhymes? Not that it really matters all that much - who gives a rip!:laugh3:

Well, I dunno. Reverse psyche. the buggers, no? So what was the real reason that screen writer / director wrote that into the movie??

Well, all I can say is - hey, look at the Beatles! They borrowed pretty heavily from previous artists (who borrowed from previous artists, who...). And there are only some nice fits to musical patterns - chord progressions - so it's like trying to patent the different ways to tie shoes. Only so many lacing pattens work to hold it all together.

They're in the middle.:) They have several oxidation states, and are often chemically bland, but a few give great colors to fireworks, and some are colorful in themselves (copper, gold). They often make colorful compounds with other elements. Some are important components of alloys. They're the most numerous on the periodic chart, and many are common elements found within the earth's crust. They're not nearly as reactive as the group I or II metals, nor the group VI oxidizers, or group VII halogens. And the incomplete d subshell in the outer orbitals is an important part of their electron shell structure. Typical examples include: vanadium, iron, cobalt, tungsten. Nested within the transition group elements are the noble metals (so-named because of their low reactivity to form compounds with oxidizers). Included are: gold, platinum... By strict IUPAC definition, Mercury, Cadmium, and Zinc are not considered true "transition" metals because they have a completely filled d sub-shell (d10). But in a general sense, sometimes are considered transition elements by location within the periodic chart..

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Outside of his foreign interventionist wars (which were completely wrong), Theodore Roosevelt was an admirable human being who believed and practiced justice; LaFollets were a family that held progressive beliefs, and improved the economic fairness for working class Americans, and today would be champions of fair-trade. And Lincoln goes without saying. Those are the Republicans who really made a difference.

In the spirit of progressivism, the early 20th century Republicans were willing to take chances, and move the issues of greater equality and justice ahead! In that sense is what I'm referring to. But to look at the rhetoric used during the 2008 Presidential election, there's no doubt in my mind of at least the use of lingering racism, McCarthyism, and even some homophobia to sell the message to a certain part of the Republican base. If we were to be truthful, instead of defining marriage at all as a legal entity, leave the term up to any religious affiliation that includes the marriage ritual(s), and simply define any loving relationship where people care for one-another as a partnership or care-giver relationship. That takes the term out of the political realm (separation of church and state), puts it into the religious realm, and affords a broader definition so a tax break can be given for any number of arrangements where children are being cared for, or where the elderly are being cared for, etc. by those who are willing to be selfless in their devotion to another, and thus benefit society. I have experienced enough decidedly unfair treatment here by Republicans in positions, to have a basis for my opinion. True, this is where I live, and so it does not represent the whole of the country; but it has left an impression. I have heard the racist comments, and the anti-environment stances from them. So if the Republican party is so accepting of gays, then why all the harsh rhetoric and biblical "Sodom and Gomorrah" being used to excoriate gays in the country? Why the attempts to remove them from the military? There is a religious extreme element that generally votes republican and comprises a power block within the republican party, albeit they are becoming more and more marginalized, as I see it. While there are tolerant members within the party, It remains to be seen whether they will prevail.

Well, from my experiences it's difficult to defend yourself, even though this should be perfectly acceptable - courts can and often do operate as "clicks", where the former DA turns to the legal profession, and the judge was a lawyer, and another lawyer in the same courthouse wins the DA's position. Sometimes, there are political motivation and career motivations that cloud judgment. The best suggestion I can offer is to be very well organized, anticipate what might be asked, and be very polite, but succinct. It sounds as though you can request a dismissal ahead of time, provided there's no career movers or political/friend/money motivations within the so-called impartial system of justice. My experiences have been disappointing to say the least, but it all depends on the judge, and the people involved. Best of Luck Nick!

Hey Zoe, just practice and review - it's all a matter of being familiar from all semester's efforts, and getting the rust off the older lessons.. You'll do fine - get plenty of rest, and go in with a winning attitude!;) But you know that - anyhow, good luck!!:)

Impeachment for high crimes and misdemeanors. Criminals need to be held accountable - it's the principle that counts.

"Did you come here to play Jesus, to the lepers in your head?"

Theater sounds like fun!! Best of the Bard's skills to you!!:)

Oh, that's Rudy! Who knows what it's supposed to mean!:laugh3:

Why did we get pegged for the gay label in the first place?:laugh3: Some director have an out for Coldplay, or just because their music has a strong degree of sensitivity? I like the Black Crows - they've got good music - so what gives with this whole thing? :confused:

The universal problems of the holidays!:laugh3: Keep the season simple - I agree - It's all about family, friends, and fun! I haven't even gotten a tree yet - might do that in a day or two. Lights too - we've got the mini-lamp ones, but I like the "new" LED lights - cooler, and less electric load - safer, too! What does Christmas look like in Slovenia or in the Czech land??:santa3:

Peace.:flutterby::sunny: