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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 10:35 am
Aww poor Farrah.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 5:17 pm
I don't believe this. Puleeeeeeeeeease . . . . Resolution creates weeklong celebration of Oprah Associated Press May 18, 2007, 4:08 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has received worldwide acclaim -- and now she has her own week. Winfrey, who has owned the airwaves since her 1984 arrival in Chicago, will be recognized during the first week of each February in Illinois. The resolution creating "Oprah Winfrey Week" was introduced by Rep. Eddie Washington, D-Waukegan, and won Illinois House approval last month. It was given final approval Friday on a voice vote in the state Senate. The resolution notes Winfrey's impact on television, publishing, film, philanthropy, education and health. "We can maybe take that week and show her how much we really love her," said the Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Iris Martinez. "We never give enough accolades to a woman from the city of Chicago who is a worldwide humanitarian like Oprah and we want to celebrate her successes." The commemoration begins next February and coincides with Winfrey's Jan. 29, 1954 birth. Link
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 6:28 pm
Good for her. She's done a lot for that city, many things that are not widely publicized. If Chicago can have an annual Polaski day, then why not a Winfrey week?
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 10:43 pm
I live in the Chicago 'burbs. NO. NO. NO.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 11:36 pm
But, WHY?
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 3:02 am
If Oprah gets a week, then I fully expect that there should be a Paris Hilton day (at least). I mean, omg, that girl has done so much for us little people. Add to that, the suffering she will have to endure for 23 days in the pokey! 
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 6:02 am
you would be surprised how many people get 'a day', it's done quite often. My greatgrandmother had one from the president, our govenor and mayor at various times in her life. while my greatgrandmother was quite remarkable, I think Oprah outshines her by a long shot..let the woman have her week.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 6:16 am
As I've said in the Oprah thread, when her program starts it's like the queen appearing before her subjects. Ugh! She's "in your face" (put there by herself or the media or whomever) too much already. She does NOT need a week to honor her. TVCHers in California, I'll trade Oprah for Ellen.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 6:18 am
LOL, Colordeagua! I agree with you. No one on the face of the earth deserves a week. Not even Oprah.
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Justavice
Member
11-22-2005
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 7:19 am
It's not a national observance, just something Chicago decided to do. Not only is her generosity something to be admired, but the fact that as a woman of color, she worked her ass off from the bottom to get where she is and has shown that hard, honest work can really lead to unlimited success. She is a great role model and inspiration for young girls world wide.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 7:35 am
I would have given Mother Teresa a month of honor. There truly are people who deserve special recognition...not necessarily because of what they do or what they've accomplished, but to be an example and encouragement to the rest of us.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 7:39 am
LOL, OG! Mother Teresa would have been appalled by such an honor. My point would be that those who serve as an example and encouragement to us don't expect such accolades nor should the local folks have to endure them. Does this mean, Color, that there will be parades, etc., or is it more of a "silent" recognition?
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 8:36 am
It would be a shame if all good works were hidden under a bushel basket and done anonamously (sp). We all need role models...at least I know I do. So, all the kudos in the world to Oprah, Bill Gates, Liz Taylor and any other celeb who wants to throw their big money at worthy causes. That encourages me to toss a few of my paltry bucks into the pot too.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 9:32 am
she didn't ask for the day, did she? she is horrible and egotistical because she said yes? then we shouldn't ever honor anyone.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 12:08 pm
Yay for Oprah!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 12:27 pm
I agree, good for Oprah!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 3:01 pm
Vee, THANK YOU. Somebody agrees. I don't know what it will mean. Guess we'll find out next February.
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Jhonise
Member
07-10-2003
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 4:12 pm
Yay Oprah!
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 6:37 pm
As I've said in the Oprah thread, when her program starts it's like the queen appearing before her subjects... She's "in your face"...too much already. She does NOT need a week to honor her...I'll trade Oprah for Ellen.
Colour, ITA. Especially the 'trade Oprah for Ellen' part. 
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 7:52 pm
THANK YOU, Karen. There are others who are in the news and are philanthropic. Offhand I don't know of anyone else who has a day or week honoring him/her. Anyone in Seattle area, does Bill have his own day / week?
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, May 21, 2007 - 5:12 pm
Brad & Angelina at Cannes I think Angelina looks amazing!! I'm not sure about Brad's look ... what do you think???
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, May 21, 2007 - 5:46 pm
I think they look nice together. It looks like they are holding hands, too.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Monday, May 21, 2007 - 8:18 pm
They're both gorgeous, but I don't care for the hair on either of them. Ya know Kevin Bacon's game? I'm only two degrees from Angelina! Oh my! And that means three from Brad! Oh my! Oh my!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 5:02 am
Yay I like him better with dark hair.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, May 22, 2007 - 6:38 am
I think he looks dreamy, like an oldtime movie star... but I do NOT like her hair. I think it looks dopey. Reminds me of Princess Leia, or a flapper. It's probably the first Angelina pic I've ever not liked cuz she is so gorgeous. Anyhow, that's IMHO.
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