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by abortretryfail
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: Song Lyrics
Topic: How does chewing gum prevent one from becoming a bum?
Replies: 9
Views: 12433

How does chewing gum prevent one from becoming a bum?

Its' really interesting how common American products drive creative culture.
by abortretryfail
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: TV shows of our lives.
Replies: 14
Views: 3386

TV shows of our lives.

Ah Doogie Howser. I wonder how my adult self would find that show these days.
by abortretryfail
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:39 am
Forum: Recovery Forum
Topic: Bi polar Disorder
Replies: 7
Views: 4829

Bi polar Disorder

The only answer is to cut her out unless and until she seeks help for her problems, no matter what they are.
by abortretryfail
Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:36 am
Forum: Pets Animals
Topic: Cats 24/7
Replies: 1
Views: 9889

Cats 24/7

Cats 24/7: Cats 24/7
by abortretryfail
Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Couple have one State left to see.
Replies: 10
Views: 2412

Couple have one State left to see.

I have been to all states. I am not completely certain about Arkansas as I was a child when I was there and have no memory. The last two I had were Maine and Alaska, but finished those in 2012. :)
by abortretryfail
Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Music Video Channels
Replies: 0
Views: 17

Music Video Channels

<t>I feel like this does a good job of making it seem like you're on the couch watching TV - but it's internet content that is available on mobile. Plus unlike TV, it's free and there are no commercials. For some strange reason, I really like the concept of channels and shows, even if it is, ultimat...
by abortretryfail
Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Comedy
Topic: sock puppets
Replies: 0
Views: 21

sock puppets

Mostly because of their hilarious commercial I tried out HivePals to find some folks in the area to play poker with. There aren’t that many people on there yet, but I did find some hits. Anyone else there?

YouTube - Hillarious Comedy iPhone Contest Spoof Hivepals.com - HD
by abortretryfail
Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: United States
Topic: Anyone else on HivePals?
Replies: 0
Views: 18

Anyone else on HivePals?

Any FG members on HivePals? I like it because it’s nice to see a site for searching for activity partners and friends that attaches a profile and includes feedback from other people. It’s like Craigslist meets Facebook meets Ebay.
by abortretryfail
Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: Conspiracy Theories
Topic: Maybe it's not Socialism They're Going For After All
Replies: 7
Views: 2493

Maybe it's not Socialism They're Going For After All

<t>The buzzword control tactics used by corporate media to control our minds and lives pisses me off. I was listening to a podcast of The Joan Kenley Show called The Media: What’s True, What’s Not just now that addressed the ways the flailing, frightened right-wing newsmedia are creating false r...
by abortretryfail
Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: What We Need is a Little FDR
Replies: 10
Views: 4143

What We Need is a Little FDR

<t>Brilliant. I liked Jon Stewart's suggestion - instead of giving the money to the banks, it would have been nice if they gave the money to us, the consumers, so that we could pay off our debts and/or stimulate the economy - either way it goes back to the banks. I also like the suggestions in the b...
by abortretryfail
Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Social Human Rights
Topic: Global Food and Consumption
Replies: 36
Views: 3690

Global Food and Consumption

<t>I think that we need to lead the way in the world in establishing global food security and food sovereignty - the right of countries to determine and implement their own food security policies; and the responsibility of all countries to protect every person’s human right to food. Mostly my idea...
by abortretryfail
Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:22 pm
Forum: The Library
Topic: Political books
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

Political books

Lon;1122647 wrote: How about Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"


That might work, that's a little heavy though. Looking more for summaries of political platforms, like Thinking Big.
by abortretryfail
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: The Library
Topic: Political books
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

Political books

<t>I'm looking for books that have strong political messages, for a discussion group I'm creating for a group of teens between high school and college. Here's the kind of thing I'm looking for: Thinking Big: Progressive Ideas for a New Era - note that it is downloadable. This is a huge plus so if yo...
by abortretryfail
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:11 am
Forum: Health Care
Topic: Medicare is a Good Model?
Replies: 13
Views: 3714

Medicare is a Good Model?

<t>No matter where we're ranked as far as quality - the truth is that of all the world’s nations, the United States spends by far the most money on health care. Our health care system is enormously wasteful and chaotically organized. I’m most aligned with the plan that comes from the book Thinki...
by abortretryfail
Thu Sep 18, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: The Kitchen
Topic: Tea TV
Replies: 0
Views: 772

Tea TV

<t>Look at this short video series about tea from Samovar Tea Lounge in San Francisco. It's called Passage to Peace. The basic idea behind the series is that one cup of tea, serenely enjoyed, can help bring about world peace. The series focuses on how tea transcends and defines culture, and how it c...
by abortretryfail
Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: Retirement Planning
Topic: Retirement planning resources
Replies: 2
Views: 9306

Retirement planning resources

<r>I thought I would begin a thread for online free retirement resources. I've been listening to a radio show (online as podcasts) called InvestTalk – which I like because it's given me an elevated sense of financial awareness as I head into retirement. It's good because it offers the education of a...
by abortretryfail
Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Comedy
Topic: post your fave funny clips
Replies: 24
Views: 4968

post your fave funny clips

lol: Very pleased not to have kids. Very pleased not to have cable
by abortretryfail
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: Travel Vacation
Topic: Check for best gas prices
Replies: 6
Views: 24266

Check for best gas prices

ahhh.... Peak Oil... long awaited, much maligned. I recently bought a Toyota Yaris, 40 mpg. This a step up from my Volvo station wagon, 23mpg and necessitating high octane (91). It's changed my life. I have double the range from my gas budget now.
by abortretryfail
Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Political Conversations, podcasts?
Replies: 3
Views: 808

Political Conversations, podcasts?

<t>As much as this thread makes me want to keep my gender a secret to be politically forward - I am indeed a woman. I didn't think it was news, didn't I select my gender? Sometimes I choose "male" online just to keep from hearing all the hoopla. <br/> <br/> So, no other recommendations for me? Is th...
by abortretryfail
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Political Conversations, podcasts?
Replies: 3
Views: 808

Political Conversations, podcasts?

<t>Any other NPR junkies out there? My b/f hates it that I listen to it every day on the way to work so I’ve had to give up my morning fix. Found a good online podcast called The Joan Kenley Show on iTunes that takes the place and I can listen to on my schedule – progressive, detailed and positi...
by abortretryfail
Mon Apr 14, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: Healthcare
Topic: Good integrative healthcare resource
Replies: 0
Views: 1443

Good integrative healthcare resource

<t>I am a nutrition consultant so I toe that interesting line between preventive and curative health. I use organic foods, supplements, and herbs in my treatments, but all of my information has solid scientific backing, clinical and population trials, and I work with Western (allopathic) Medical Doc...
by abortretryfail
Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: What's The Best Piece of Cake?
Replies: 202
Views: 24362

What's The Best Piece of Cake?

Sachertorte!
by abortretryfail
Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: Comedy
Topic: Polka/zydeco/conjunto lawyers
Replies: 2
Views: 1372

Polka/zydeco/conjunto lawyers

Yeah, the tune was stuck in my head all morning! I guess most of the people in that video actually work for Hanson Bridgett. :yh_party
by abortretryfail
Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: Comedy
Topic: Polka/zydeco/conjunto lawyers
Replies: 2
Views: 1372

Polka/zydeco/conjunto lawyers

I thought this was offbeat and funny, makes me laugh every time I watch it (I've watched it a few times now because the tune is so catchy!):

:yh_dance
by abortretryfail
Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann
Replies: 2
Views: 974

Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann

<t>I agree (by the way you can watch the ones you miss on the abc website) that I hope Bruno wins soon, it would suck if the show got down to 6 against 1! This was the first week I thought Team Bruno did a better job, in previous weeks I voted for Team Carrie Ann. I found a photo of Zack on the fan ...
by abortretryfail
Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann
Replies: 2
Views: 974

Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann

I'm so obsessed with this show I even joined the fan club.

Is anyone else watching Dance War? Who is your favorite of the contestants? I'm torn between Zack, Qis, Bradley, and Lacey. I am routing mostly for Team Carrie Ann, but I think that Bruno did a better job this week.
by abortretryfail
Sun Oct 28, 2007 4:43 pm
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: The Darjeeling Limited
Replies: 3
Views: 936

The Darjeeling Limited

<t>Has anyone seen this yet? How is it? I really liked "Life Aquatic" but haven't had a chance to get to the theaters for Darjeeling Limited yet. I think it's interesting that there are so many movies about India coming out - the last movie I saw in the theaters was "Outsourced" (really good btw), w...
by abortretryfail
Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:49 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: outsourcing
Replies: 2
Views: 4456

outsourcing

<t>I'm from the USA. Traditionally I've looked the other way on my libertarian beliefs in free markets and unlimited outsourcing when it comes to food. I work in nutrition and am painfully in touch with how important it is to eat food that is grown locally. But, it that brings up a point I've discus...
by abortretryfail
Thu Oct 18, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: Current Political Events
Topic: outsourcing
Replies: 2
Views: 4456

outsourcing

<t>I saw a great movie called Outsourced (anyone seen it?) last week and though it was primarily a comedy and if it had a message it was about cultural understanding and communication not about outsourcing, but the movie has made me think about outsourcing a lot. In general, I am a libertarian and I...
by abortretryfail
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:18 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Muslim Barbie Doll
Replies: 13
Views: 1445

Muslim Barbie Doll

Paris Hilton has me saying "that's hot" too... yeah, I actually think if I had to choose whether to buy my niece a traditional Barbie or a muslim Barbie... I'd choose the muslim one. I wish they made an infinite array of them... then I could teach my niece she can be anything she wants to be.
by abortretryfail
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:17 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Mitt Romney confronted on medical marijuana
Replies: 7
Views: 2857

Mitt Romney confronted on medical marijuana

<t>Nomad;708614 wrote: Why are people so afraid of pot for medicinal purposes ?<br/> <br/> <br/> because the pharmaceutical industry stands to lose a LOT of money. There are, it turns out, MANY things for which pot can be used medicinally, legitimately. I just have a problem with someone who prizes ...
by abortretryfail
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:14 am
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Sweeney Todd
Replies: 6
Views: 1150

Sweeney Todd

<t>Bryn Mawr;708453 wrote: Long time no see - welcome back and I hope things are well with you.<br/> <br/> <br/> Thanks! I'm episodic because I travel for work into realms without internet (teaching nutrition to some disadvantaged people) frequently.<br/> <br/> I can't believe Sasha Baron Cohen is i...
by abortretryfail
Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:14 pm
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Outsourced
Replies: 0
Views: 655

Outsourced

<t>Is anyone else into independent films? I really like low budget movies that are so good that you can't tell that they are low budget. I really liked the movie "Outsourced" (here's the trailer) , I saw it this weekend and it was funny - the main character reminded me of my very wonder bread brothe...
by abortretryfail
Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:24 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: Muslim Barbie Doll
Replies: 13
Views: 1445

Muslim Barbie Doll

<r>Here she is: <URL url="http://www.gloob.tv/news/muslim_barbie_hits_indonesia?article=1976"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.gloob.tv/news/muslim_barbie_ ... ticle=1976">http://www.gloob.tv/news/muslim_barbie_hits_indonesia?article=1976</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/> <br/> Yeah, you can make any kind of Barbie...
by abortretryfail
Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:23 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Google announces motto change...
Replies: 6
Views: 2531

Google announces motto change...

:wah: that's funny. A lot of my friends work for Google. Some buy the company line, some don't. I've eaten there. The food isn't evil. :)
by abortretryfail
Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Mitt Romney confronted on medical marijuana
Replies: 7
Views: 2857

Mitt Romney confronted on medical marijuana

<t>I do not like Mitt Romney. I was made unhappy while watching this clip of Romney explaining to a wheelchair-bound lifelong muscular dystrophy sufferer that he would indeed arrest him for his "crime". I don't understand how someone who considers himself so religious could so clearly lack compassio...
by abortretryfail
Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: Films Cinema Forum
Topic: Sweeney Todd
Replies: 6
Views: 1150

Sweeney Todd

<t>I got a new trailer for Sweeney Todd in my inbox this morning. Can't wait. It'll be interesting to see the way Tim Burton realizes this story, I've only ever seen it on stage (and high school productions at that). I'm glad it ended up being him, even if people are saying that this is just another...
by abortretryfail
Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:54 am
Forum: Links to the Fascinating
Topic: Wheel of Destruction!
Replies: 0
Views: 6361

Wheel of Destruction!

<r>I found this ad online, I actually have a pair of those headphones but I still haven't loaded any songs onto them... :-3 lazy me. But I thought the ad was funny: <URL url="http://www.wehatetrendystuff.com/">http://www.wehatetrendystuff.com/</URL> I could destroy some trends, like those stupid cel...
by abortretryfail
Wed Jun 20, 2007 3:06 pm
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Storm Hawks
Replies: 1
Views: 1450

Storm Hawks

<t>I’ve been watching a lot of cartoons lately, I’m having an early mid-life crisis or something, and they’re the only thing that seems to help. Anyway, mostly I’ve been sticking to Boomerang because of the nostalgia, but I checked out the current lineup on Cartoon Network and was pleasantly...
by abortretryfail
Thu May 17, 2007 11:09 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets Galore
Topic: Cool bluetooth gadgets
Replies: 0
Views: 1918

Cool bluetooth gadgets

<r>Anyone have anything fancier than an earpiece for your cellphone that works with bluetooth? Wondering how tech-savvy people all are. The fanciest thing I have is this car kit from OTTO: <URL url="http://www.hearotto.com/Products_OT2.aspx">www.hearotto.com/Products_OT2.aspx</URL> which is pretty c...
by abortretryfail
Thu May 17, 2007 11:05 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: What housework have you done today?
Replies: 68
Views: 3121

What housework have you done today?

vaccuumed the living room, washed the dishes.
by abortretryfail
Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: The Library
Topic: What are you reading now?
Replies: 230
Views: 23440

What are you reading now?

<t>I'm reading "Wild Animus" by Rich Shapero. It's fantastic. I'm a big fan of Alaskan adventure diaries, and also psychedelic culture, and this melded these two worlds artfully. Granted, Shapero isn't the best writer, but that only adds to the rough, emotional storytelling - he paints a picture of ...
by abortretryfail
Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:49 pm
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: who is attracted to you?
Replies: 54
Views: 2110

who is attracted to you?

Pinky;598448 wrote: They say there's quite a fine line between genius and madness. I think that's certainly true to some extent.


Yeah, I think that line is more in the eye of the observer than anything else. Sometimes one person's genius is another's madness.
by abortretryfail
Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:31 am
Forum: General Chit Chat
Topic: who is attracted to you?
Replies: 54
Views: 2110

who is attracted to you?

<t>I attract the mentally ill. A variety: alcoholics, anxiety disorder/OCD, and now a paranoid schizophrenic. I attract the absolute most functional of them - and also the ones that are brilliant, genius, sensitive... the kind of people you'd hang out with EVEN THOUGH they're mentally ill. It's very...
by abortretryfail
Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:15 am
Forum: General Music
Topic: anyone know of any spoken word I might like?
Replies: 4
Views: 1577

anyone know of any spoken word I might like?

<r>RedGlitter;597459 wrote: I don't know if it's what you have in mind but Jeff Buckley did a killer version of Edgar Allan Poe's "Ulalume." You might get it on Limewire or one of those.<br/> <br/> Here's the poem itself: <URL url="http://www.coillebheag.freeserve.co.uk/Buckley/literary.htm"><LINK_T...
by abortretryfail
Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:47 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: anyone know of any spoken word I might like?
Replies: 4
Views: 1577

anyone know of any spoken word I might like?

<r>Anyone have any good spoken word to recommend? My favorite kind are things inspired by the psychedelic generation and/or nature. I have two of Timothy Leary's albums, like those, especially "You can be anything this time around". I also really dig this guy: <URL url="http://www.richshapero.imeem....
by abortretryfail
Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: General Music
Topic: What are you listening to right now
Replies: 3157
Views: 13287959

What are you listening to right now

"Where am I bound" off of "The Ram" by Rich Shapero - very haunting and nature-inspired, beautiful storytelling.
by abortretryfail
Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:37 pm
Forum: Kids Family
Topic: Bay Area babysitters
Replies: 0
Views: 1321

Bay Area babysitters

<r>I’ve been doing caregiving for elders and babysitting for youngun’s for the past 12 years. I found this really neat website for Bay Area residents that matches babysitters to families in need. Very easy to use, and I just set up a profile there two weeks ago and have already received jobs due...
by abortretryfail
Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: General TV Shows
Topic: Who watches the superbowl for the commercials instead of the game?
Replies: 15
Views: 2924

Who watches the superbowl for the commercials instead of the game?

<r>I think this year the Snickers one took it for me: <URL url="http://www.ifilm.com/video/2819686/collection/18830/minisite/superbowl"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.ifilm.com/video/2819686/coll ... /superbowl">http://www.ifilm.com/video/2819686/collection/18830/minisite/superbowl</LINK_TEXT></URL> Wa...
by abortretryfail
Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:04 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Phobias?
Replies: 121
Views: 22003

Phobias?

when I was younger I used to have a phobia of vomit. I've gotten over it, but now I have a more refined phobia: nausea. I am afraid of putting myself in situations I know will make myself sick. Which might just be self-preservation, not phobia.

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