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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 11:23 am 
I think it is also a product of a parent putting their own agenda ahead of what their child wants. Of course we all know that a college education is optimal, and our societal norm is for a student to proceed to college directly from high school. It does seem, however, that perhaps that is not the best course of action for a lot of kids. For instance, Ms. Loughlin's (sp?) daughter has expressed that she wasn't really interested in college. Perhaps if her mother had listened to her and let her experience the world on her own (i.e., support herself?) she would have taken college more seriously and mom wouldn't be facing (well deserved) penalties for her actions.
I'm sorry, I cannot conceive of paying $1,000 to bribe my daughter's way into college, must less the amounts they are being accused of paying!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 11:43 am
Roxip, I agree. Some of these parents not only don't parent, they don't listen to their kids. I saw this over and over with some of my DS's friends, and how frustrated they were.
I know one of his friends had a mother who drove us all crazy. He frequently stopped answering her text and calls, so she would then start calling and texting ME to find out what the boys were up to. That's because my DS never felt the need to ignore me.
Even grown, she tries to monopolize his vacation time and any time he comes home to visit, he practically has to get permission from her to hang out with his friends.
And here's the scary part - she is a high school principal! 
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 12:29 pm
So weird I don't get why "Bless This Mess" isn't being called a reboot of Green Acres.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 10:56 am
Lori Loughlan and 15 others were just indicted for money laundering.
The other actress, Hoffman (?) Had pled guilty yesterday so she's not included in this. Smart of her.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 7:11 pm
Laurie Loughlin is in more trouble than is Felicity Huffman.. $500k vs $15k and 2 bribes vs 1.
Felicity has sounded contrite..
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, April 09, 2019 - 7:21 pm
Yep, I think Laurie is going to get to go to Federal Prison, wonder if it will be the one Martha attended.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, May 06, 2019 - 3:37 pm
Meghan and Harry had a boy...
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, May 06, 2019 - 8:19 pm
Awwww. That's wonderful. Although for some reason I thought it might be a girl.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, May 06, 2019 - 10:42 pm
To be honest, I am indifferent.
I gather that a whole lot of people did think it was a girl.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, May 07, 2019 - 7:29 am
I'm indifferent to the whole royal thing, but his sweet reaction was endearing.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, May 08, 2019 - 5:21 am
I love the whole show.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 08, 2019 - 10:06 am
I did see his happy interview in front of the stables yesterday.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, May 08, 2019 - 6:31 pm
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-introduce-their-son-a-royal-named-archie
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, July 03, 2019 - 1:35 pm
I found this very interesting for you folks in Los Angeles area....
Rich King Casting @RichKingCasting
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NOW CASTING: We are starting up a few new projects that are set in the 1930’s. These are booming 30s Los Angeles pieces so we are looking for period looks (union/non-union).
SUBMIT HERE: (link: http://richkingcasting.net/period-casting/) richkingcasting.net/period-casting/
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, July 04, 2019 - 11:00 am
Entertainment Tonight @etnow
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Surprise! Meghan Markle stepped out to Wimbledon today to support her pal Serena Williams 🎾
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, July 04, 2019 - 3:44 pm
Wonder why that would be a surprise? Serena is a friend and threw Meghan's baby shower in the U.S.
Meghan went to see her at Wimbledon last year and the royal family have a box on Centre Court.
🎾🎾🎾
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 12:06 pm
Ok, I feel out of the loop, what is the big deal about Billy Eyelish (sp), other than she is a new singer. Am I missing something? TIA
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 12:14 pm
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-people-like-Billie-Eilish-And-what-type-of-person-would-be-attracted-to-her-music
Out of the loop, too
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Jimmer
Board Administrator
08-29-2000
| Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 12:41 pm
She sings “interesting” stuff. Pretty quirky/edgy. My DD’s find her interesting as she’s the first big singer to come along that’s younger than them. 
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 1:43 pm
It was like when Lorde first came on the scene. Everyone loved her songs and she won a bunch of awards, but I just didn't see it.
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 8:17 am
Since I had never heard of her, I at first thought people were just mispronouncing Missy Elliot. My son had to explain it to me, lol. Then when I saw videos of her, all I could think of were The Ring movies.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 9:06 am
It seems that most of my friends here in Texas are quitting their jobs and enrolling in University of Texas film school...LOL!
I like the sound of Billy Eilish's voice but not a huge fan of her lyrics...but them I'm not a teenager (way far from that) so I'm not into the moody, self-destructive stuff.
From Bad Guy...
I like it when you take control
Even if you know that you don't
Own me, I'll let you play the role
I'll be your animal
My mommy likes to sing along with me
But she won't sing this song
If she reads all the lyrics
She'll pity the men I know
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Jimmer
Board Administrator
08-29-2000
| Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 9:32 am
I think she is talented. It will be interesting to see where she goes and what more she does with it.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 9:38 am
Kappy, that's exactly what I was thinking. That her videos are like short horror movies.
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Jimmer
Board Administrator
08-29-2000
| Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 11:02 am
Yes that's an apt description.
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