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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 5:49 pm
I love this thread!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 8:22 am
Does anyone else think that Kelly Perdew from "The Apprentice" and Ken Jennings "Jeopardy" look something alike? Maybe it's just me!
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Monday, December 20, 2004 - 10:00 am
WOW, Vee! Good catch! Ken and Kelly, sounds like twins! (have you got a little crush on Kelly, too?)
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Essence
Member
01-12-2002
| Thursday, January 20, 2005 - 1:25 pm
Palo Alto Middle School's Career Day Takes Erotic Twist PALO ALTO -- School officials in Palo Alto are reconsidering their use of a popular speaker for an annual career day after he advised middle school students that they could earn a good living as strip dancers. William Fried told eighth-graders at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School that stripping and exotic dancing could be lucrative career moves for girls, offering as much as $250,000 or more per year, depending on their bust size. "It's sick, but it's true," Fried, president of Foster City's Precision Selling, a management consulting firm, told The Associated Press. "The truth of the matter is you can earn a tremendous amount of money as an exotic dancer, if that's your desire." The school has asked Fried to give his 55-minute presentation, "The Secret of a Happy Life," for the past three years. A tip sheet he distributes to students includes a list of 140 potential careers and areas of interest they can consider pursuing. Along with professions as accounting and nursing, the list offers such nontraditional suggestions as exotic dancing, stripping and acting as a spiritual medium. He counsels students to experiment with a variety of interests until they discover their "life's purpose," something they love and excel in. The presentation and handout have been praised by students, school principal Joseph Di Salvo and others said. Fried's presentation "helped me realize that my career choice should not be influenced by money," one student wrote in a thank-you letter. "It should be influenced by what we like and are good at." But on Tuesday, some students asked Fried to expand on why he included "exotic dancing" on the list. Fried spent about a minute answering questions, defining strippers and exotic dancers synonymously. He told students, "For every two inches up there, you should get another $50,000 on your salary," student Jason Garcia, 14, said. "A couple of students egged him and he took it hook, line and sinker," said Di Salvo, who also said the students took advantage of a substitute teacher overseeing the session. Di Salvo heard about the exchange when the mother of a student called him the next morning. She said she was outraged when her son announced that he was forgoing college for a career in a field he truly loves -- fishing -- and said she found Fried's handout even more disconcerting. Di Salvo, who has since heard from another parent, said Fried's overall presentation is a positive one. The mention of exotic dancing and Fried's off-the-cuff remarks, however, have prompted him to consider barring the speaker from next year's career day. The principal said he would send letters of apology home with students. "It's totally inappropriate," Di Salvo said. "It's not OK by me. I would want my presenters to kind of understand that coming into a career day for eighth-graders." School board member Mandy Lowell didn't expect Fried's comment to cause lasting damage but said the speaker didn't adhere to the message of achievement the district is trying to promote. "I don't think that your natural or implant-inflated bust size is what our schools aim to nurture," she said. "My aspiration is not to have children in this district become exotic dancers." District superintendent Mary Frances Callan did not immediately return two telephone calls seeking comment. Despite the uproar, many students said Fried was the most inspiring speaker in a lineup that included a pilot, an attorney, a classical pianist and a journalist. "He really focused on finding what you really love to do," said Mariah Cannon, 13. Cannon also said she wouldn't want exotic dancing taken off Fried's list. Although parents might find it hard to hear, it's a legitimate career choice, she said. Student Tom Marks, 13, said he found some of Fried's comments "weird and unnecessary" but still thinks he should return next year. "I don't think he should have gone into all the details," he said. "I just got upset that he talked about it so much." Fried, 64, said he does not think he offended anyone. "Eighth-grade kids are not dumb," he said. "They are pretty worldly." Copyright 2005 by KTVU.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. http://www.ktvu.com/news/4081298/detail.html
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 10:53 am
Until we realize we have more in common with our enemies than we have differences, there will never be peace.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 10:41 am

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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 3:12 pm
Lol, LT, so cute....and I would suspect, true!
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Essence
Member
01-12-2002
| Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 2:52 pm
I know Mother's Day has already passed, but I've been cleaning out my inbox and thought this was so nice. Somebody Isn't A Mother ======================== Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby Somebody doesn't know that once you're a mother, "Normal," is history. Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct. Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping. Somebody said being a mother is boring. Somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit. Somebody said "good" mothers never raise their voices. Somebody never came out the back door just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor's kitchen window. Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother. Somebody never helped a fourth grader with her math. Somebody said you can't love the fifth child as much as you love the first. Somebody doesn't have five children. Somebody said a mother can find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in the books. Somebody never had a child stuff beans up his nose or in his ears. Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery. Somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten or on a plane headed for military "boot camp." Somebody said a mother can do her job with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back. Somebody never organized four giggling Brownies to sell cookies. Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married. Somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings. Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home. Somebody never had grandchildren. Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her. Somebody isn't a mother. ~Author Unknown~
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 9:08 pm
I love that, E, thanks for posting it.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, May 12, 2005 - 9:16 pm
I had never seen that, Essence. It is all so true!
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Essence
Member
01-12-2002
| Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 8:11 am
He who angers you... controls you.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 10:12 am
Hmmm interesting E. I need to ponder that one.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 8:34 am
I received this in an email today : In honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's." More "I'm sorry's." But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it, live it and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you all have a blessed day.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - 8:36 am
in the same email: Stages of a Woman's Life Age 3: She looks at herself and sees a Queen. Age 8: She looks at herself and sees Cinderella. Age 15: She looks at herself and sees an Ugly Sister (Mum I can't go to school looking like this!) Age 20: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly"- but decides she's going out anyway. Age 30: She looks at herself and sees "too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly" - but decides she doesn't have time to fix it, so she's going out anyway. Age 40: She looks at herself and sees "clean" and goes out anyway. Age 50: She looks at herself and sees "I am" and goes wherever she wants to go. Age 60: She looks at herself and reminds herself of all the people who can't even see themselves in the mirror anymore. Goes out and conquers the world. Age 70: She looks at herself &sees wisdom, laughter and ability, goes out and enjoys life. Age 80: Doesn't bother to look Just puts on a purple hat and goes out to have fun with the world.

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Kaykay
Member
01-21-2004
| Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 12:53 pm
Question 1: If you knew a woman who was pregnant, who had 8 kids already, three who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded, and she had syphilis, would you recommend that she have an abortion? Read the next question before looking at the answer for this one. Question 2: It is time to elect a new world leader, and only your vote counts. Here are the facts about the three leading candidates. Candidate A - Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologists. He's had two Mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Candidate B - He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of whiskey every evening. Candidate C - He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and never cheated on his wife. Which of these candidates would be your Choice? Decide first, no peeking, then scroll down for the answer. ---------------------------------------------- Candidate A: is Franklin D. Roosevelt. Candidate B: is Winston Churchill. Candidate C: is Adolph Hitler. And, by the way, the answer to the abortion question: If you said yes, you just killed Beethoven. Pretty interesting isn't it? Makes a person think before judging someone. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember: Amateurs built the Ark Professionals built the Titanic and in case you never saw this one..! .... Can you imagine working for a company that has a little more than 500 employees and has the following statistics: * 29 have been accused of spousal abuse * 7 have been arrested for fraud * 19 have been accused of writing bad checks * 117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses * 3 have done time for assault * 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit * 14 have been arrested on drug-related charges * 8 have been arrested for shoplifting * 21 are currently defendants in lawsuits * 84 have been arrested for drunk driving in the last year Can you guess which organization this is? Give up yet? It's the 435 members of the United States Congress. The same group of idiots that crank out hundreds of new laws each year designed to keep the rest of us in line.
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Metoo
Member
02-22-2005
| Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 1:08 pm
KK - Food for thought - very interesting. Thanks for posting it.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 1:17 pm
The one that scares me the most is the 84 with the duii's. yikes!
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 9:00 am
I dont know if this has been discussed, it has to do with celebrities. Has anyone worked where they had to come into contact with the famous? A friend and I were talking about this because she knows someone who worked in one of those trendy little boutiques in Toronto in the summers. She ran into quite a few of the well known, and found a lot of them pushy and arrogant, always throwing their weight around. She said a lot of celebrities were not as nice as she hoped and was quite disappointed. Now I/m wondering if anyone here has had a negative or positive experience meeting someone famous.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 10:55 am
I haven't, Cable, but my daughter used to work in a gym in L.A. and met many celebrities. They were there to work out and behaved just like us non-celebrities. Some hired a personal trainer, while some worked out by themselves. I'll share a cute story with you. On one of her first days of work, a man came in to use the gym. Her job that day was to check people in on the computer. She asked his name, and he grinned and said, "Dennis Hopper, and what's your name?" Embarrassed now, she told him, and he replied that it was nice to meet her. From then on, whenever he stopped by, he greeted her by name.
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 4:44 pm
Oh that does sound nice, especially since he didnt come in demanding special treatment. Personally, I have never met anyone famous, unless having Billy Idol autographing my ticket stub counts, and that only took seconds and he didnt say anything.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - 5:15 pm
After learning who he was, she was afraid he would be insulted or angry that she didn't recognize him, so it was a relief to see that he was a nice guy. She said sometimes celebrities look very different when they're going to the gym than they do when made up for the cameras. That makes sense to me. There were quite a few celebs who were regulars at that gym. Others would use it when passing through or in town doing a movie. She was told to treat everyone the same, no spying on their workouts, asking for autographs, etc. When she lived in Boston, she met Cuba Gooding in a club. He hired her boyfriend to be his bodyguard for the evening. That in itself was funny, because the b/f was a small guy who worked at the club but had no experience as a bodyguard. She said Cuba was fun and friendly but not on his best gentlemanly behavior as the evening progressed, lol. He didn't do anything real bad or offensive, just flirty type stuff. I have never met anyone famous, either. My daughter was trying to get into the acting business in L.A. and was an extra on some shows, movies, and music videos. I liked hearing her stories of behind-the-scenes stuff, how movies are made and edited and things like that. She saw mostly good behavior from the professionals she worked around.
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 5:42 am
It's so weird that you mentioned Dennis Hopper, because I caught him onJimmy Kimmel last night. They were discussing the fact that Dennis was told his father was dead when he was five or six and his father was in the army during WW11, but, it turned out to be a cover story because his father was imvolved in some kind of stuff where they had to make up that he was dead. Only his mother knew the truth. Jimmy was quick to point out that no wonder Dennis is famous for playing people who don't trust authority. Dennis didnt want to discuss it anymore and they moved on to the fact that the second movie of his career was Rebel Without A Cause---the iconic movie of the fifties--and he became friends with James Dean and worked with him in Giant--Dean's last movie. Dennis Hopper was on the show mainly to promote his new movie, some zombie flick directed by George Romeres {sp}
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 6:10 am
Wow! That's some interesting and rather disturbing personal history.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:35 pm
I met Hugh Jackman while he was in Vancouver filming X2. I was working at a grocery store in Kitsilano and he was living in a condo across the street while filming. The first couple of times he came in, I noticed him, definately -- he's an easy to look at kind of guy! But that's all I noticed him as - a nice, kind, good looking everyday kind of guy. It wasn't until about the third time I served him that one of my co-workers came running up to me as soon as he left, panting, "OMG! DO you know who that was???" He'd come in with his son all the time, to the point where I could actually get "casual conversation" out of him while he paid for his groceries. And I never once saw him attempt to use his status to his advantage. Before my co-worker told me who we was, as far as I knew, he was just another guy going about his day. At least we know that there's at least one decent celebrity out there!
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Friday, June 24, 2005 - 7:03 am
That's a nice story Karen. It is good to see someone famous not being a diva, and expecting special treatment.
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