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Other than this one, I can't comment on the others. This actually ties into another thread...when I hear the word COUGAR, I think of Judith Light, the "propietess" in that show. :rotflmao: As for the other observations, most cops and robbers shows uniformly seem to have good theme music. As for Beatrice Arthur, if you liked her, I don't think you mind having your testicles under a guillotine. (And I'm just poking fun here). Seriously, tough statesque gravelly-voiced Northeastern women are funny in VERY SMALL doses...my Mom knew a lot of them who transplanted to "the Coast" and sooner than later I would be sparring with them, telling them to mind their own 'effin business. They all backed down because they know I wouldn't.

Happy birthday, Network Engineer. Everything been cool? Enjoy your day!

The edit feature timed out on me. Here is Aunt Esther, one of the funniest people in sitcom history:

Oh yeah...an instrumental one, but pretty good...and set the mood for what was to come. Without AUNT ESTHER, "Sanford and Son" would have had lost a lot of its kick. I'm sure we've all had an AUNT ESTHER somewhere try to hand us a religious pamphlet or two....

Excellent, as I recall. Some of the fully instrumental ones, like this one, are great. Of the fully instrumental ones, the best one, IMO, has to be from "Twin Peaks" by someone named Angelo Badalamenti (edit-just checked the spelling) (didn't follow the show, but I've heard this song while channel surfing in the car and landing on jazz stations).

Ok, I was wondering if there was anything else other than that, such as the "Addams Family" dude.

Just today, a co-worker said to me "haven't you seen that on TV?" I then stated that I only watch about 20 hours of TV A YEAR. What made you think of this ... just curious ... because the MSN home page reported that the man who came up with "The Addams Family" jingle passed away within the last week or so. Sad, because he was evidently very talented. Others that are catchy, but equally stupid, are: - Three's Company - Gilligan's Island - The Beverly Hillbillies - Green Acres - Good Times/The Jeffersons (I think one of these said " movin' on up, to the East Side") I'm sorry, but I never gave this much thought, but now thinking about these songs and their lyrics makes me :rotflmao:

Hmmm....I very badly want to like the Malibu and give it an "A," but the best I can do is "B" or "B+." It has some awkward proportions here or there that could have been designed out. Because I'm not that overly crazy about it, I haven't studied it to the point that I would have noticed this. Regardless, I like properly dosed and placed branding insignias in both a car's exterior and interior. In fact, many cars are lacking in this regard, including my new LaX.

Ok, I stand corrected. I didn't know they differed. I get scared with that kind of stuff, having had bad lamb mess up an experience at a Greek restaurant or two. Moltie, do try Daphne's somewhere when you get the chance...for about $8, the chicken combo plate is great (chicken skewer and shaved gyro meat) plus the other stuff one gets in a Greek platter...and their vegetarian combo isn't bad either, though not as good a value for the same price. Caution: they try to upsell you into a meal deal, where they add in a drink and a dessert (their baklava isn't that good and it's just a "cube").

You're kidding, right? BTW, been to Daphne's yet?

Yes, this one is really stupid. It's also dangerous and inconsiderate. However, here's one that I've seen happen to people that are not being inconsiderate occurs during heavy traffic: they follow traffic on a green light across an intersection and then it just comes to a halt, with the rear half of the car jutting out into the intersection that should have theoretically been cleared. It's a tough one to judge and I guess that's why they have the rule that you have to wait behind the line until you can fully make your way across the intersection. Still, well-meaning people get caught up in this. By the way, in Italian, your pet peeve would be "una mezzo culo doppia fermata." One of the first things I taught my cousins over there is "mezzo culo," or "half-ass." Even my parents picked up on this term when we were teenagers, mostly referring to my hasty and incomplete handling of the yard work chore.

I initially thought WTF, but now I get it. This is one of those meats that, if not of good quality or if prepared incorrectly, could be disgusting. That's why gyro meat is typically a blend of beef and lamb.

Let us know what transpires.

The grub place is called Niko Nikos, with both indoor and outdoor seating, about 1 to 2 miles west of downtown (the original one being on Montrose Boulevard). I was there in April 2008, a little balmy during the day but perfect at night, so I drove in from my hotel in the 'burbs to eat there 2x. I seriously recommend it if you like Greek food: abundant pita serving, tasty tzaziki sauce, fantastic seasoned roasted potatoes and a not too oily Greek salad with feta crumbles. Also, there were friendly people from all over the metro area on the outdoor patio who had driven quite a ways to eat there. It's a Houston institution.

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Agree with you on this. I like virtually all major East Coast metropolitan areas. I especially agree with you on Chicago. Except for some interesting leading edge buildings in "the Loop," you can have it. I speak from the perspective of actually being a U of I alum. I could not stand the "chip on the shoulder" how-we-stack-up-against-East-Coast-cities litany coming from the students who came from Chicago proper and its sprawl of suburbs. Also, the Bruce Willis-John Belushi Chicago prototypical a-hole at the baseball game shoving too many hot dogs and too much beer down the hatch is another ugly Chicago persona, as are all their bimbos, saying words like "Chicaaaaago" and "Gaaaaad" and "Baaaaab." However, I had real good impressions of those who came to U of I from equidistant cities like Indianapolis or Saint Louis...basically friendly people without any kind of chip. I got along with them very well, as I did with all of the downstate people who went to school there. Re Houston - America's fourth largest city, so there's nothing remotely hick about it. It's really spread out, so it's kind of mindboggling. Their economy is in decent shape, as well. And, damn, there are a lot of good places to eat, including the best low-priced Greek grub I've ever tasted.

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I really feel for you, DF. Jobs can we weird. They may differ greatly from what was conveyed in the interview. A person can actually like it and get along with the people, and then it comes to an end for a lack of work or a change in operations. I've seen this happen where people take jobs, it's humming along fine, and then the company gets acquired in the near-term future. Definitely stay in their good graces for the reference, or possible re-hire and, more likely than not, 2010 ought to be better than 2008/2009 as for producing new jobs. Keep your chin up.

I must have missed Wilshire/LaCienega, which is still barely within BH but feels more like the "Miracle Mile." Are any of the great movie houses still in that area, like the El Rey and the Fox Wilshire? The latter one had a balcony, IIRC, the hallmark of a great LA movie house (the Fox Village is of that vintage and still open). I believe the Carthay Circle gave way to the wrecking ball, probably in the 70s or 80s. The Cinerama Dome could only be in LA () and is a short walk from a Red Line stop (the one that has all the movie reels in the ceiling). While not as skanky as Hollywood once was, seeing the Chinese Theater, the stars in the sidewalk and the Cinerama Dome was really enjoyable for my cousin visiting from Europe. When is the Purple Line supposed to begin passenger service? So, it has actually been voted in then?

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Hopefully, it's minor. If it is the timing chain, remember that it's a non-interference engine, meaning the timing chain breaking WILL NOT affect the valvetrain. I lost a timing chain on the 3.8 V6 in the '84 Cutlass Brougham coupe. Generally, what happens is that these don't make any weird noises...and then they go out when you come to a stop. Also, after it goes, if the ignition feels like it's spinning extra fast and nothing is happening, it's the timing chain. I don't know much about the bottom end of engines. About old cars, I'm ok with them when I buy them new and know about every service receipt and have put every mile on it. It is starting to get weird crossing to Sierras at night to get back from a day or weekend trip to Reno or Lake Tahoe in the old car. That's why I've been hesitant to go look at early Intrigues or the last GP coupes, as much as I like them.

you persist with the inherent derisiveness in that nickname...it's really uncool...and it has nothing to do with "loosening up"...thanks... response to thread: divide

It's funny how where you live, work and hang out affects the freeways you know. I think I may have been on the 710 and the 605 ONCE EACH. Now, for the 405, the 10 and the 101, that was an altogether different story...it's like you know every landmark, building and billboard on those.

I'm wondering how often PCS calls the plumber to unclog his sink/bathtub...so, yes, this thing could be useful.

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