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Old 08-13-2014, 07:38 AM
 
Location: Da Region
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Mornin' all!

Thank you PJSinger for filling in for me last week!

Now that things are back on track for me, at least for today, let's get down to business...

Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?"


If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers?


Did you see the recent "supermoon?"



Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult?


And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience?



Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible?



Today in History:
Arts/Entertainment: 1971 Paul and Linda McCartney release "Back Seat of My Car"
Birthday: 1899 Alfred Hitchcock
Politics/Public Affairs: 1961 Construction on Berlin Wall begins in East Germany
Pop Culture: 2012 The editor-in-chief of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine and leader of the 1960's sexual revolution, Helen Gurley Brown, dies at age 90 in New York City
Science/Technology: 1642 Christiaan Huygens discovers Martian south polar cap
Sports: 1991 Michael Ray Barrowman swims world record 200m breaststroke (2:10.60)


Today’s Word:
capitulate
Pronunciation: (kuh-PICH-uh-layt)
Meaning: verb intr.: To cease resisting; surrender.
Etymology: From Latin capitulare (to draw up under headings [the articles of agreement]), from capitulum (little head, chapter), from caput (head). Ultimately from the Indo-European root kaput- (head), also the origin of head, captain, chef, chapter, cadet, cattle, chattel, achieve, biceps, mischief, and occiput, (but not of kaput). Earliest documented use: 1537.
Today is:
International Lefthander's Day
National Filet Mignon Day (US)


Quote of the Day:
"Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms." ~ Alfred Hitchcock ~


Have a good one everyone!
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Old 08-13-2014, 07:50 AM
 
Location: Windham County, VT
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Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?"
Not really, though astronomy always has fascinated and intrigued me, visually & conceptually.
If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers?
Alas, no-and there are too many trees nearby to be able to see much of sky from home.
Did you see the recent "supermoon?"
Sorta'-from indoors, as I rarely go out after dark.

Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult?
King of the Hill was much better series than I ever expected it to be.
Guilty pleasure: Squidbillies.

And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience?
Probably not, though the target demographic for whichever sites I visit isn't necessarily known to me.

Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible?
Well, it's not exactly "handy" or simpler than the alternative, but it works for me:
when I haven't been able to find a tolerable and cheap engagement calendar,
I've made my own, using scrap paper, a three-hole-punch, and string.


Have a good one everyone!
Thanks for the Qs, PatsCats.
Hope everyone here has a comfortable Wednesday.


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Old 08-13-2014, 07:53 AM
 
Location: On the East Coast
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Mornin' all!

Thank you PJSinger for filling in for me last week!

Now that things are back on track for me, at least for today, let's get down to business...

Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?" Not really.


If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers? Nope.


Did you see the recent "supermoon?" Sort of.



Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult? No.


And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience? No.



Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible? My brain is foggy this morning...didn't sleep well and can't think of anything at the moment.



Today in History:
Arts/Entertainment: 1971 Paul and Linda McCartney release "Back Seat of My Car"
Birthday: 1899 Alfred Hitchcock
Politics/Public Affairs: 1961 Construction on Berlin Wall begins in East Germany
Pop Culture: 2012 The editor-in-chief of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine and leader of the 1960's sexual revolution, Helen Gurley Brown, dies at age 90 in New York City
Science/Technology: 1642 Christiaan Huygens discovers Martian south polar cap
Sports: 1991 Michael Ray Barrowman swims world record 200m breaststroke (2:10.60)


Today’s Word:
capitulate
Pronunciation: (kuh-PICH-uh-layt)
Meaning: verb intr.: To cease resisting; surrender.
Etymology: From Latin capitulare (to draw up under headings [the articles of agreement]), from capitulum (little head, chapter), from caput (head). Ultimately from the Indo-European root kaput- (head), also the origin of head, captain, chef, chapter, cadet, cattle, chattel, achieve, biceps, mischief, and occiput, (but not of kaput). Earliest documented use: 1537.

Today Is:
International Lefthander's Day I'm a lefty.
National Filet Mignon Day (US)


Quote of the Day:
"Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms." ~ Alfred Hitchcock ~


Have a good one everyone!
Be careful on the roads this morning, especially in the areas that got hit with alot of rain and flooding.

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Old 08-13-2014, 07:55 AM
 
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Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?"
I am!

If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers?
Have not. I thought about going out last night to watch, but it was raining.

Did you see the recent "supermoon?" Sure did.



Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult? Seldom watch tv, so no. My dad used to watch cartoon shows and laugh and laugh. One he liked was The Roadrunner.


And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience? No



Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible? Mosquitoes love my oldest granddaughter, and all the bites swell... poor girl. At a recent outdoor party she was playing by the woods and came back covered with bites. I sat her down in the grass, got some plantain, a common weed, crushed the leaves and rubbed it onto the bites. We also put baking soda and water on each one. She hopped up and ran off to play, no longer itching. Only three bites became swollen.

Quote of the Day:
"Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms." ~ Alfred Hitchcock ~ Have you ever watched old silent movies where someone's eyes are focused on & their expressions are overly emphasized to convey emotion?
I remember once at school having to talk to the kids about some behaviors, while thinking it was really quite funny. I did pretty well with it, or so I thought, until they said, "You aren't really mad. Your eyes are twinkling!"

Off to babysit for this little girl and her brother for a bit. With the rain we won't be outside, so no bug bites today! Enjoy your day, all!
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Old 08-13-2014, 08:12 AM
 
Location: Airports all over the world
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Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?"
I have been known to look up at the stars. Where I live there are lots of really tall trees which makes stargazing hard.

If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers?
I have not

Did you see the recent "supermoon?"
I sorta saw it thru the trees.


Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult?
It is getting harder and harder to find the cartoons I like. Cartoons like Bugs Bunny, Popey, and Yogi Bear seem to be long gone even from the reruns. I can still find reruns of Tom and Jerry but even those have been reduced from 2 hours a day to just 30 minutes.

And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience?
Not any more.

Bonus Question:

What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible?
If you do something stupid and you boss asks you what happened just tell them "A band of gypsies made you do it."

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Old 08-13-2014, 08:14 AM
 
Location: North Central Illinois
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Mornin' all!

Thank you PJSinger for filling in for me last week!

Now that things are back on track for me, at least for today, let's get down to business...

Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?" sometimes, yes


If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers? no


Did you see the recent "supermoon?" yes, this past weekend



Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult? I love the Shrek movies and just saw Frozen which I thought was cute.


And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience? Garfield



Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible? Can't think of any right now.
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Old 08-13-2014, 08:25 AM
 
Location: Tennessee
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Thank you PJSinger for filling in for me last week!

Now that things are back on track for me, at least for today, let's get down to business...

Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?"
No, but some of my photography buddies do that kind of photography.


If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers? no


Did you see the recent "supermoon?" no



Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult?
Currently, just South Park.


And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience? no



Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible?


I keep salad tongs in my laundry room to reach things in my top-loading washing machine.
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Old 08-13-2014, 08:31 AM
 
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Mornin' all!

Thank you PJSinger for filling in for me last week!

Now that things are back on track for me, at least for today, let's get down to business...

Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?"
no, I wish I was

If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers?

Not yet
Did you see the recent "supermoon?"


Yes, it was very nice!
Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult?

pinky and the brain!
And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience?

garfield!

Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible?
count to 100 and get back to work!

Today in History:
Arts/Entertainment: 1971 Paul and Linda McCartney release "Back Seat of My Car"
Birthday: 1899 Alfred Hitchcock
Politics/Public Affairs: 1961 Construction on Berlin Wall begins in East Germany
Pop Culture: 2012 The editor-in-chief of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine and leader of the 1960's sexual revolution, Helen Gurley Brown, dies at age 90 in New York City
Science/Technology: 1642 Christiaan Huygens discovers Martian south polar cap
Sports: 1991 Michael Ray Barrowman swims world record 200m breaststroke (2:10.60)


Today’s Word:
capitulate
Pronunciation: (kuh-PICH-uh-layt)
Meaning: verb intr.: To cease resisting; surrender.
Etymology: From Latin capitulare (to draw up under headings [the articles of agreement]), from capitulum (little head, chapter), from caput (head). Ultimately from the Indo-European root kaput- (head), also the origin of head, captain, chef, chapter, cadet, cattle, chattel, achieve, biceps, mischief, and occiput, (but not of kaput). Earliest documented use: 1537.
Today is:
International Lefthander's Day
National Filet Mignon Day (US)


Quote of the Day:
"Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms." ~ Alfred Hitchcock ~


Have a good one everyone!
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Old 08-13-2014, 08:39 AM
 
Location: Looking over your shoulder
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Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?"
Yes I will at times do my stargazing ,,,,,,,,,,,, however just think about those out there who are staring back at us!


If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers? no


Did you see the recent "supermoon?" no



Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult?
no


And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience? no



Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible?
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Old 08-13-2014, 08:39 AM
 
Location: In my mind
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Originally Posted by PatsCats View Post
Mornin' all!

Thank you PJSinger for filling in for me last week!

Now that things are back on track for me, at least for today, let's get down to business...

Today's Question(s):
Are you a "stargazer?"
Only if I am outside. That has always been my hard & fast rule.

If so, have you gotten out to see any of the current meteor showers?
No it didn't cool off enough @ night for me to sit & watch comfortably.

Did you see the recent "supermoon?"
I went to look for it but when I saw it, it looked the same as always. I thought it would look more like a harvest moon, you know bigger & yellower(more yellow?)


Just for Fun:
Are there any cartoon shows that you enjoy as an adult?
Scooby Doo, I think I have all of his movies. (the antimated ones)

And/or are there any newspaper comic strips or funny websites you like to read/visit that are geared toward a "younger" audience?
No


Bonus Question:
What is one of your favorite tips, tricks, or "lifehacks," that you use as a substitute when the usual item/method isn't possible?
KISS


Today in History:
Arts/Entertainment: 1971 Paul and Linda McCartney release "Back Seat of My Car"
Birthday: 1899 Alfred Hitchcock
Politics/Public Affairs: 1961 Construction on Berlin Wall begins in East Germany
Pop Culture: 2012 The editor-in-chief of 'Cosmopolitan' magazine and leader of the 1960's sexual revolution, Helen Gurley Brown, dies at age 90 in New York City
Science/Technology: 1642 Christiaan Huygens discovers Martian south polar cap
Sports: 1991 Michael Ray Barrowman swims world record 200m breaststroke (2:10.60)


Today’s Word:
capitulate
Pronunciation: (kuh-PICH-uh-layt)
Meaning: verb intr.: To cease resisting; surrender.
Etymology: From Latin capitulare (to draw up under headings [the articles of agreement]), from capitulum (little head, chapter), from caput (head). Ultimately from the Indo-European root kaput- (head), also the origin of head, captain, chef, chapter, cadet, cattle, chattel, achieve, biceps, mischief, and occiput, (but not of kaput). Earliest documented use: 1537.
Today is:
International Lefthander's Day
National Filet Mignon Day (US)


Quote of the Day:
"Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms." ~ Alfred Hitchcock ~


Have a good one everyone!
I give up I don't think I understand the meaning of todays word.
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