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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Friday, October 05, 2007 - 12:40 pm
Dipo, CG has long been rumoured to have been gay. Apparently he had a rather open homosexual relationship with Randolph Scott. But in those days, the studios would do just about anything to prevent such info about their stars from becoming public knowledge. Often they would force a star to get married. Wives make respectable beards.
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Bombaycat
Member
07-21-2007
| Friday, October 05, 2007 - 1:27 pm
Abbynormal - In answer to your question about sticky rice, I use Calrose white rice. I think that's what it's called, unfortunately I don't have a bag on hand to double check. It can be found in the oriental food section of your grocery store. It's usually on the bottom shelf in white bag with a big red rose on the front. Basically you rinse it about 4 times until the water is clear. Then you cook it for 20-30 minutes. My sister lived in Japan for 3 years and she said this rice comes closest to what she had in Japan. Hope this helps.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, October 05, 2007 - 3:52 pm
Calrose, yum, nice and stickey...used it for years.
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Cheri4angels
Member
11-15-2006
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 8:43 am
Abbynormal, I have a Philippino dil and my son taught me how to cook sticky rice her way using the Calrose band or using Jasmine rice. I know you can find the Jasmine rice at international food markets and military commissarys, not sure if regular grocery stores carry it. It does need to be rinsed till clear. then just throw some in a pot and cover it with water, I usually start with one or two inches over the rice. Bring it up to a boil then reduce the heat to something a bit more than a simmer. Keep an eye on it and add more water as needed. Cook it til it's the consistancy you want. Anabelle cooks hers until it is broken down and as soft as mashed potatoes and it tastes delicious that way. Mighty sticky, too!
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 9:18 am
I do like my Filipino inlaws do...use a rice cooker, rinse rice 3 times, add water till it reaches first knuckle of fingertip touching rice, turn on cooker. No guesswork, no watching and perfect sticky rice every time.
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Abbynormal
Member
09-08-2007
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 11:18 am
Oh thanks Cheri and OG! I love it so much and it's about the main staple of my diet so I really wanted to learn how to make it. Of course I didn't want to put alot of effort into it because I'm lazy and I can run to the Chinese place! That sounds bad, but true. 
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Cheri4angels
Member
11-15-2006
| Monday, October 08, 2007 - 12:29 pm
OG, Anabelle got a rice cooker as a wedding gift and was thrilled. I haven't bought one because DH hates rice so I don't cook it that often. I don't even know how much they cost. YW Abby. Running to the Chinese place doesn't sound lazy, you're just using your available resources, right? I just don't cook it that often and when I do it's because I'm feeling good that day and am in the mood to putter around the kitchen.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 8:45 am
Anyone know a (relatively cheap, fast, easy) halloween craft for third graders? Something that could be done in 20 minutes or less??? (I could have all the "parts" set up in advance.) TIA!!!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 9:21 am
pom pom type ghosts or montsters? glue on googly eyes ect
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Jewels
Member
09-23-2000
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 9:26 am
Julie, take a look at familyfun.com, they have some great ideas.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 9:27 am
Family corner halloween crafts. Towards the bottom of the page, we did the salt dough pumpkins and ghosts with the kids this weekend. Nice thing about that craft is that you make the salt dough and cook it the night before so the only thing the kids do is paint and decorate them later. They are super simple to do.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 9:47 am
Cool-cool-cool!!! You guys rock (as usual!!) THANKS!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 10:36 am
Okay, one more question: I just found out we can only do a game OR a craft at the halloween party. What do you think the kids would like more? And do you have any other game suggestions (other than hot potato or musical chairs)?
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 11:27 am
Does a pinata count as a 'game'? Fill it with halloween candy, and have the kids take turns whacking at it? I found a page with a number of different Halloween games for kids... can you find something HERE? And I have a question. Don't want Julie's question to get lost or missed, though. Donners and I are celebrating seven years on Monday. We want to keep our gifts 'traditional'... so this year it needs to be either copper or wool. Wool is pretty much out of the question, since it's a horrible textile for both of us, LOL. So I found a copper wine enhancer. Has anyone ever used one? I don't quite understand the concept, but it seems really neat. Where would I buy one of these things? I can't order online, 'cause I don't have time to wait for shipping. There are a number of private wine shops here in town, would those be common there? Any other ideas for gifts made of copper? (I've hinted to him that I need some copper bottom pots for the kitchen... )
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 12:45 pm
Karen, Can't help you with your wine thing, but A HUMONGOUS THANK YOU for that halloween game link!!! Thanks to all for your ideas and links as well!!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:13 pm
Karen, I couldn't find any of those wine enhancers in your area. I did find this site in Vancouver (but I have no idea how big Vancouver is, or whereabouts you live in it). The link takes you to a copper plate, and the description of it is pretty neat if it was to be given as an anniversary gift: When eagles are courting, they come together in mid-flight grasping each other’s claws. As they spiral towards earth similar to dancers, they release at the last moment in a swooping arc. Eagles are associated with friendship, hope and peace. Eagles mate for life and represent family. The majestic Eagle is strength and vision.The Eagle symbolizes power and prestige. It protects the spirit and the body, representing health and wholeness of being. It signifies the person who rises above the petty details of daily life to take in the big picture. http://www.greenngreen.com/product_info.php/cPath/45/products_id/778
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:27 pm
Tomorrow is mine and hubby's 11 year wedding anniversary and we've never gone by what is "supposed" to be given. Those things are so out of date its pathetic. Karen, just get each other what you really want. I think they especially don't hold for dating anniversaries.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:29 pm
I agree with Twinkie. Give him a penny in a card (or maybe tape 7 pennies in a heart shape??) and then get him something he really wants...
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:32 pm
Ah, but that's the joy of it, Twinkie! We do the 'traditional' thing because they're so old fashioned and lame. Having to come up with an original, fitting gift made of copper or wool is half the fun of buying (and getting) these gifts! It's kinda an ongoing thing for us. We're a little bit odd, but that's what makes us click. That copper plate is beautiful, Hukd! Not too far from me either, just a hop and skip across the bridge. I could take the water ferry there. But it's just a bit out of my price range... under $100 would be ideal. Maybe I'll just torture him with a woolen Leafs sweater. He'd love it, and he'd attempt to wear it, but he'd be scratching at himself the entire game. ...Not a bad idea, actually... 
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:33 pm
Karen, I also saw that there is a Toronto Maple Leafs coin (I think it is only the penny) that is made of copper, but covered in silver or something. I know YOU like the Leafs, but what about Donners? Check out your mint and maybe you could order him one with his favorite team on it (and just give him a temporary regular penny). Twinkie and Julie are being spoilsports <sticks tongue out at them and runs!>
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:35 pm
Hey doesn't my 7 penny heart idea get me out of being a total spoilsport???
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:36 pm
LOL! I thought Twinkie would be the first one back here yelling at me! O.k., you get a bye because you shaped your pennies in a heart.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:39 pm
Those wine enhancers sound interesting. I can't see how they would work but the Testimonials are pretty impressive.
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Karen
Member
09-07-2004
| Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:41 pm
OMG Hukd. If I could reach through the screen and give you a bear hug I would. Those coins are AWESOME. Fantastically, brilliantly, AWESOME. It looks like I can buy the whole set at the post office down the street. Sure, only the penny is copper, but it's there. Seriously, you rock. I'd never have thought of that.
to you!! ETA: Pooh. Just got off the phone with the mint. They won't be available for purchase until the 24th. Guess I can order the set now and give him an IOU.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Friday, October 12, 2007 - 12:17 pm
When you recieve a letter and check that's a scam, should you report it, and if so to whom?
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