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Seabreeze
Member
09-05-2004
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 8:23 am
I learned about split infinitives in school but had forgotten. Thanks for explaining. Now, I know I split a lot of infinitives! LOL
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Finqwik
Member
09-23-2000
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 8:29 am
Alliet nepotism is the exact phrase that came to my mind when I watched the show,I can see no other reason for her to be there. Tishala one of the reasons I have lurked and occasionally posted at TVCH for so long is because It broadens my horizens and expands my learning curve. English grammar and spelling are not my strong suit, but I appreciate that skill in those that excell.Your post commenting on Marthas split infinitive I took to be a little touch of dry humour and your post giving the explanation of a split infinitive an addition to my grammatical confusion.All of the comments posted by TVCH members work together to create this wonderful melange of language,culture,opinion and humour. I love it to death.
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:11 am
I would like to jump on the bandwagon that dislikes Alexis. I agree that she is the weak link of the show.
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Penpoint
Member
03-27-2001
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:18 am
Language changes over time and rules that once applied no longer do. Often the wording that would avoid a split infinitive or the ending with a preposition results in language that sounds archaic to our ears. Regarding the show, it's the subject of media news stories gloating that it had disappointing viewership. So, who knows what NBC will do. They could change its time slot or just let it play out and not renew Martha for a second Apprentice. Regarding Alexis, I'm not sure if I thought much of Carolyn and George after their first appearance, but they've grown on me. So I'm willing to give Alexis a chance.
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Jeanne
Member
07-15-2005
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 11:44 am
I don't think Dawn is weird. I need complete silence when I write--even going so far as to wear earplugs in order to block out all the small and annoying disturbances. Not everyone operates the same way.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Friday, September 23, 2005 - 10:01 pm
Good grief, Tishala, I was just writing about my opinion of the split infinitive thing. Never said your observation was nonsense--she did split an infinitive.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 6:26 am
I liked the show, but I did like Wickedly Perfect better. I wish they would bring back round 2 of that one and this time have one of the talented ones win! I agreed with Martha 100%, we are on the same wavelength - except maybe that part about having a clean house. 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 8:14 am
Puzzled Tish knows that. We grammar cops must stick up for each other. 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 9:31 am
Fruitbat, you forgot a comma after "Puzzled!" 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 10:21 am

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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 10:22 am
Julie, are you trying to pick a fight??? 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 10:46 am
You know me, my middle name is Instigator!!!
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 11:09 am
"[Early] Nielsen results suggest that Stewart's post-prison image make-over as a kinder, gentler homemaking guru might be working against her prime-time success." LINK "And most important, The Donald, beneath the bombast, is a softie. . . Martha doesn't seem the sympathetic type, though we can hope that her daughter Alexis, plucked as an adviser, will help her inject some humanity." http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2005/09/24/martha_serves_her_apprentice_well_chilled/
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 11:21 am
I like the last line of the second article: ''Women in business don't cry, my dear," she says in the promo for next week's installment, and the delivery -- impeccably chilled -- makes you want to race into Donald Trump's comforting arms.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 2:46 pm
Just that it sounded like Tish thought I was insulting her, and I never meant that, fruitbat. I was just musing about rules of grammar.
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Weeniewhiner
Member
07-22-2005
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 4:42 pm
Hi ya'll! I'm just now getting around to watching this show. I've just seen the 1st 10 mins but I jumped when I saw Howie. Who is he? I know I've seen him before. Is he an athlete? Was he a 'Bachelor' (I only watched the 1st 2)? Anybody else recognize him?
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Dalm_dad
Member
07-06-2004
| Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 5:00 pm
I wonder if Alexis is seeking to use this show as her big jump into movies and sit-coms, a la Big Brother etc. Actually, Alexis is to Martha as Julie is to Les. Dalm.
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 12:07 am
Ok, I saw a promo for tomorrow's show, and Martha is saying to someone, "Women in business don't cry." It was beautiful. Can't wait to see it.
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Finqwik
Member
09-23-2000
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:19 pm
OK I dislike Jim with a passion. Which probably falls right in with 'his plan'.
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Finqwik
Member
09-23-2000
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 7:21 pm
Well even though I think Jim is a snake Martha told the right person they 'Did not fit in'.
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Callasin
Member
06-21-2005
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 7:35 pm
I think Martha made the right decision too. The person she sent home admitted as much. Martha seemed stressed that he was going to quit before she could tell him he did not fit in.
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Producerchic
Member
06-29-2004
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 8:06 pm
so who didn't fit in????
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 8:45 pm
Did she say "sorry, you just don't fit in"? I don't think she said it this week...or did I miss it?
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Finqwik
Member
09-23-2000
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 9:05 pm
Actually Lilfair I cannot remember if she did say it or not. I was not really paying that much attention. I just assumed it was her 'thing' to say like 'your fired'. Chuck I think was the name of the guy sent packing. Gosh 2 hours after watching the show and I've already forgotten most of it. That's not good.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 9:11 pm
Finq, I know what you mean I barely remembered the show the moment it ended. Although I have to say I don't really mind the letter writing.
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