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Today's Questions:
Let’s find out what’s going on in everyone’s little corner of the world . . .
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story? "Caesar caught in rendezvous with Cleopatra."
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend? Toga party at the Colosseum Sat & Sun VIII pm..
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Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
[buddy that’s way too hot]
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them? Sometimes.
If so, feel free to mention which ones. Trains, planes, and automobiles.
Do you subscribe to them or get them from a store? Neither, I borrow them from the Dr's office.
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention?
(e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.) I don't pay attention to them.
What is it about any particular magazine on a rack that grabs your attention? I don't pay attention to them.
- The title of an article on the cover?
- A picture?
- Other?
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines? For the 3rd time I don't pay attention to them.
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter? No, I don't pay attention to them.
Those questions must mean Mikes monthly Playboy has arrived.
Saturday, good day to hook up some more stereo speakers, enjoy...
Today's Questions:
Let’s find out what’s going on in everyone’s little corner of the world . . .
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story?
Driver blows through DUI checkpoint in Ontario, collides with vehicle.
Long Beach Unified wins judgment against accuser in false rape case against Brian Banks.
Long Beach Police Department gun buyback collects 168 firearms.
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend?
I just checked the city's events calendar on their website and nothing is scheduled for this weekend.
Today’s Bonus Questions Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
[buddy that’s way too hot] I AGREE!
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them? Yes.
If so, feel free to mention which ones. Right now, just Consumer Reports and sometimes Reader's Digest.
Do you subscribe to them or get them from a store? Subscribe to Consumer Reports.
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention?
(e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.) News/current events.
What is it about any particular magazine on a rack that grabs your attention?
- The title of an article on the cover?
- A picture? <--Most of the time.
- Other?
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines? I have a few times at Barnes and Noble, since they provide chairs.
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter? I give them a passing glance.
Today's Questions: Let’s find out what’s going on in everyone’s little corner of the world . . .
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story? Illinois is proposing a swap out....replacing the 19 cent per gallon fuel tax with a 9.5 cent wholesale tax and an increase in licensing and registration fees. Illinois has some of the highest fuel taxes, plus income tax, plus sales taxes, and they just raised the licensing and registration fees!!!!!!!!!! This swap would add another 14 cents to each gallon of fuel to bring it up to about 33 cents per gallon.
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend? 100 mile garage sale in the upper northwest of the state - none in our area
Today’s Bonus Questions Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
[buddy that’s way too hot]
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them? Yes If so, feel free to mention which ones. Mother Earth News, Reminisce Magazine, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Southern Life Magazine
Do you subscribe to them or get them from a store? Some I get some I buy
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention? gardening or cooking (e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.)
What is it about any particular magazine on a rack that grabs your attention?
- The title of an article on the cover? xxx - A picture?
- Other?
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines? yes
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter? yes
Hope everyone has a great weekend ...thanks JJ....to everyone, the weekend is upon us...take advantage of that and spend time with family and pets. Happy Father's Day weekend.
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Today's Questions:
Today’s Bonus Questions Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
[buddy that’s way too hot]
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them? Not too many ... Do like Reader's Digest
If so, feel free to mention which ones.
Do you subscribe to them or get them from a store? Used to subscribe ... Too cheap to get them from the store.
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention?
(e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.) Recipes
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines? No
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter?Sometimes
Well, I lost all my answers when I hit "post reply" at the same time when the C-D did their maintenance... , so I had to start again
Today's Questions:
Let’s find out what’s going on in everyone’s little corner of the world . . .
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story? Surely no serious news for a serious reader, but rather sensational stuff, gossip or sports. That's what sells. Newspapers no not seem necessary to deliver news of importance.
Well, that was yesterday, today's news are little more informative:
Here is a front page of the only newspaper in town: http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpa...EN&ref_pge=lst
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend? Yeah... Spurs.
Today’s Bonus Questions
Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
[buddy that’s way too hot] Are you talking about Texas?
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them?
If so, feel free to mention which ones. Times, The Economist, The Barron's, The Harper's, FP - for politics/finance; architecture/interior designing/photography - for leisure, and medical journals for work.
Do you subscribe to them or get them from a store? The medical stuff I get at work, and otherwise I don't subscribe anything. All is readily available on the Internet and I appreciate the vast selection to choose from.
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention?
(e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.) Nothing really as explained above.
What is it about any particular magazine on a rack that grabs your attention?
- The title of an article on the cover?
- A picture?
- Other? The quality of well written articles and a reputation behind it. I don't care about pictures or headlines.
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines? Oh yes! Lots of time in reading rooms, but that was in the pre-Internet era.
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter? You mean tabloids like National Enquirer, The Sun, OK!, US, Star and such? Nah. I don't care about crazy gossip or celebrities
Today's Questions:
Let’s find out what’s going on in everyone’s little corner of the world . . .
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story?
The last online update was 5:30P Friday Night and it's a 3 way tie between the firefighters color coding fire hydrants, an announcement of a new night 5k race in September in the park where apparently people will color their faces and bodies in neon flourescent colors, and the high school graduating class having 10 National Merit Scholarship finalists.
Yep, big local news day here on Friday.
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend?
Yes, the 15th annual Lavender Festival is this weekend. Next weekend is our biggest town festival.
Today’s Bonus Questions
Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
[buddy that’s way too hot]
These answers are coming from the land of the sauna...
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them?
If so, feel free to mention which ones.
Bird Watchers Digest and Outdoor Photography
Do you subscribe to them or get them from a store?
subscribe although my OP subscription is over.
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention?
(e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.)
I usually walk right by and don't stop to look but if I do it's either an outdoor magazine about my state or photography.
What is it about any particular magazine on a rack that grabs your attention?
- The title of an article on the cover?
- A picture?
- Other?
The subject of the magazine
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines?
Nope, although when I was a kid, comic books were on the same racks as the magazines. I'd stop for those. I also used to like the mystery, suspense, horror and science fiction digest magazines when I was a kid but I did not read those at the magazine rack, I'd buy them.
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter?
I don't open them at the checkout counter but I look at the covers and I'm always amazed at how far I've dropped out of what's "with it" these days. Not only don't I know that X celebrity is cheating on Y celebrity with Z celebrity but I don't even know who X, Y and Z celebrities are to care about it. Even when they show images on the covers I don't recognize the celebrities anymore. And as far as those stories about people born with noses where their ears should be or cows with images on them that look like Elvis or aliens among us that look like us but always sing show tunes when they shower - I've never opened those. They are tabloids. The at-the-counter magazines are usually fashion or food related and I've never been interested enough to look at those.
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story?
~ That depends on what date and time it is when you open it.
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend?
~ I wouldn't know. I only know what's cookin' in my own world.
Today’s Bonus Questions Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them?
~ I get Consumer Reports through a gift subscription from my dear dad.
If so, feel free to mention which ones.
~ Fell "free"? What is this "free" you speak of...and does it apply for Chickie, too?
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention?
(e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.)
~ Well I am a straight man so of course a pretty woman would have to be my obvious answer. After that, animal pictures or video game pictures.
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines?
~ Never once ever and never. That's horrible and so wrong!
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter?
~ Yep and I've even bought them...they're fun to look through.
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Today's Questions: Let’s find out what’s going on in everyone’s little corner of the world . . .
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story? That the fire department got a grant.
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend? Not that I know of.
Today’s Bonus Questions Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside [buddy that’s way too hot]
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them? Yes, Cosmo, Glamour, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, All You, Health, Women's World, and Elle. If so, feel free to mention which ones.
Do you subscribe to them or get them from a store? I have subscriptions to them and some were a buy one get the other free. Elle is not one I enjoy reading but I was a freebie.
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention? (e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.) I don't even look at magazines in the store unless I'm wanting a new hairstyle then I might pickup a hair magazine.
What is it about any particular magazine on a rack that grabs your attention? - The title of an article on the cover? Maybe - A picture? Yes, if it's a hairstyle that I want. - Other?
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines? No
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter? Just the covers I don't take them out of the holders.
Today in History:
1752 - Ben Franklin's performs his kite-flying experiment 1836 - Arkansas becomes 25th state 1871 - Phoebe Couzins is 1st woman graduate of a U.S. collegiate law school 1877 - Henry O. Flipper becomes 1st black graduate at West Point 1887 - Carlisle D. Graham survives 2nd ride in Niagara waterfall in barrel 1898 - U.S. Marines attack Spanish off Guantanamo, Cuba 1916 - Boys Scouts of America receives congressional charter 1934 - Great Smokey Mountains National Park dedicated 1953 - New York City Transit Authority forms 1977 - Spain's 1st free elections since 1936 (41 years) 1986 - Pravda announces high-level Chernobyl staff fired for stupidity 2010 - The inquiry into Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland, 1972, determined British paratroopers fired the first shot without warning, and concocted lies to cover up their acts 2012 - In Bulgaria, remains believed to be John the Baptist, are scientifically dated to be from the first century AD
Quote of the Day:
”If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?”
~~Laurence J. Peter
Hope everyone has a great weekend and of course . . .be safe and have fun!
Today's Questions:
Let’s find out what’s going on in everyone’s little corner of the world . . .
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story? I don't, you usually hear about it from someone the same day it happens.
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend?
I have no idea..oh wait there is a concert at the Winery next door, Melva Houston is performing.
Today’s Bonus Questions
Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
[buddy that’s way too hot] Ha ha, I agree!
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them? No
If so, feel free to mention which ones.
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines? No
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter? Yes, didn't pick them up though, just look at the covers.
Quote of the Day:
”If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a
clean desk?”
~~Laurence J. Peter
Hope everyone has a great weekend and of course . . .
Today's Questions:
Let’s find out what’s going on in everyone’s little corner of the world . . .
When you open your local newspaper (or the online version), what’s the major headline/news story?
Haven't a clue - Local Newspaper Sucks..
Are there any special events being held in your neighborhood or town this weekend?
Not that I know of.
Today’s Bonus Questions
Today’s Bonus Question comes to us directly from our correspondent in the land of the Dry Heat, where
in the summer it can be over 100 degrees outside and a cozy 75 degrees inside
[buddy that’s way too hot]
Let's talk about magazines - Do you still read them?
If so, feel free to mention which ones.
Nope
Do you subscribe to them or get them from a store?
Nope
When walking by a magazine section, what kind of magazine will most likely grab your attention?
(e.g. magazines about cars, houses, finances, pets, etc.)
Nope
What is it about any particular magazine on a rack that grabs your attention?
- The title of an article on the cover?
- A picture?
- Other? N/A
Okay, be honest, have you ever spent a lot of time at a magazine rack reading magazines?
Do you or did you ever look at the magazines with the crazy and strange headlines at the check-out counter?
Rag Mags - Sometimes you see those pics of legs with cellulite and just wonder - who's legs they are, lmao.
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