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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Our Thursday Movie--Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

This is based on the book of the same name, written by, Roald Dahl. In 1971, an earlier version entitled, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder, came out. You could say that, this later film, starring Johnny Depp, is a remake. Not really, though. The more current film is truer to... Sign in to see full entry.

Quotes for Today--Teamwork

Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work~Vince Lombardi Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable~Kenyan Proverb Team means Together Everyone Achieves More!~Author Unknown Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,... Sign in to see full entry.

Random Facts 57

A wedding between two American slaves could not include the words “until death do us part” because plantation masters had the power to part husband and wives. Because slaves were not allowed to have a Christian ceremony, they invented their own ceremonies that often included the bride and groom... Sign in to see full entry.

Penguin Found 2000 Miles from Home

An Antarctic Emperor penguin took a wrong turn & wound up 2000 miles away in New Zealand. The New Zealand Department of Conservation said it will need to find it's own way back. That transporting the penguin could spread infections if the penguin caught a disease from swimming through warmer... Sign in to see full entry.

Humorscope for June 22

I'm a Sag & supposedly I'm to organize a 'squid fling' event. I envision calimari in my future. Aries (March 21 - April 19) You will have more psychotronic energy today than usual. I recommend that you direct it towards the fridge. There's something alive in there. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Quotes for Today--Bores

Bore: A man who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company~Gian Vincenzo Gravina Some people are so boring that they make you waste an entire day in five minutes~Jules Renard The worst thing about a bore is not that he won't stop talking, but that he won't let you stop... Sign in to see full entry.

Random Facts 56

When Martin Van Buren wrote his autobiography after serving as president from 1837-1841, he didn’t mention his wife of 12 years. Not even once. The most popular vampire in children’s fiction in recent years had been Bunnicula, the cute little rabbit that lives a happy existence as a vegetarian... Sign in to see full entry.

Humorscope for June 21

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Slow day today. Surprisingly, it will be due to a time/space anomaly caused by a localized anti-tachyon surge, and will mainly occur in your neighborhood. Time-flow should return to normal soon. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Beware of Poles. Particularly dark-haired women of... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Random Facts 55

Men’s dreams are more often set outdoors, are more action oriented, and involve strangers more often than women’s dreams do. Women’s dreams usually happen indoors and involve emotional encounters with people they know and care about. Men are more likely than women to dream about aggression,... Sign in to see full entry.

Humorscope for June 20

Aries (March 21 - April 19) A Ph.D. degree in parapsychology is in your future. Despite what you may have heard, however, the corresponding career path is not terribly rewarding. You will get to see a lot of furniture move by itself, of course, so that's a plus. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Excellent... Sign in to see full entry.

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