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Looks like I'm going to have to rebuild my laptop.
It's being extremely funky, and I can barely make it work. It has no viruses, but the icons just won't show up.Before you do, try Tweak UI. I had that problem, and it worked for me. It was a long time ago so I don't remember a lot of details, but it does other things, so I selected something from a menu and ran it. Worked instantly. I won't put a link because there are different versions for different OS, but it's free and made by Microsoft. You can find it by googling.
ETA: doing some searching, I think maybe I clicked "repair" ???
Check out the info on this link: Your Desktop is a Mess. Scroll down to "corrupt icons."
{{{Cotton}}}, I am so sorry for the loss of your aunt, but I'm glad you had her in your life.
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Just because.
Runs in and squeezes FCA real tight. I am keeping my eye on the prize. Going to NYC for me won't be a quickie but I'll be there for 12 days and that's why I am working every spare moment - so I won't be living on the street while I'm there. OK I'm exaggerating but I want to eat at good restaurants and not the dollar menu from the local take out joint.I'm so proud of Clay. He just continues to amaze me after all this time. I am thrilled by the AP review and the Newsday review. What I particularly liked about the latter is that the woman shared her preconceived notions. She didn't hold out much expectations for excellence from Clay. And she didn't allow that preconceive notion to dictate her review.
A couple of things jumped out at me...this is not a debut for cowards..or something like that. Nope it isn't. Now that it's a success it's easy to say..yeah but this role was perfect for him. But to me it was not the obvious choice and it was damn risky. That he would work hard at it, well I knew he would But all the practice in the world doesn't guarantee that you will be good at anything. We didn't have much to go on..I'd say his concerts told me more than his few little acting gigs. He turned himself into another person during I Survived You... I always thought that was some good acting, not reliving some evils perpetuated against him. I remember a couple of times him finishing up the song with the audience going crazy and him cracking up...like geeze I'm not serious hee. Anyway, did I say I was proud of him.
Second thing that jumped out at me was ...
After all, Clay Aiken, unknown until he was the runner-up in the second season of "American Idol," had been cast, with alarming hoopla, to play Sir Robin and assorted zanies
IT hit me that people come and go all the time on Broadway but they really did pull out all the stops for Clay. That alone can lead to all sorts of acceptance issues, just further proof that he had it easy. But as Clay said in his interview he anticipated resistance. I'm so happy that his cast mates have embraced him. Of all the scenarios that I envisioned when he took this part, we really have been living the best cast scenario. And that's why I'm keeping my eye on the prize. I just wouldn't miss this for anything in the world.
Damn. 12 days in NYC. That's expensive. No wonder you're working an extra job. But it'll be so worth it.
I'm glad you brought up the hoopla. I noticed that phrase too. The hoopla is what gave me confidence that he was going to be fantastic. I was surprised at the huge amount of money they spent--on the newspaper ads, the buses, the train stations, the TV commercials and so forth--so I thought they must have done it because they knew what a perfect little gem of a comedy they had to offer with the new cast. Broadway is one place where hoopla is meaningless if you can't back it up. There's where I have to give Nichols & Co. credit, that they were able to tell before the final rehearsals were done how good he, and they, were going to be.
And now, I'm going to get up from the sofa where I accidentally fell asleep sitting up--ouch--and go to bed!!
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gbmifan, how heartbreaking for all of you. I admire your strength and faith. I can't think of anything sadder for a woman than to carry a baby to term and then lose it. Lots of white light and caring energy are coming y'all's way.
{{{{gbmifan family}}}}
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Well.I recall Simon Cowell saying something about Clay being one of the few that listens and takes criticism like an adult. I think Clay's intelligence and humility has played a huge part in his success.
Word--and throw in work ethic too.In Sept 06, at David Foster's Star Search Gala both the owner of the River Rock Casino and the owner of Mission Hill Winery paid $500,000.00 each for a special grand piano with Clay to sing 3 songs and David Foster to play for him.Could these recitals already have happened and no one in Claydom heard about them? Is such a thing possible?
Hey, Lotus, the good news is, this will be all new clack for you! The downloads for the gala can be found here (look for files labeled piano auction to see this in article in action). Clay used the same technique David Foster did to sell TWO dinners to benefit the BAF during his recent golf fundraiser. Two bidders got very high, so the prize was duplicated so both could donate/win. I remember being dazzled by Clay being able to raise so much money and very impressed with David Foster for his quick thinking.
I'm pretty sure she's already seen the Gala tapes--she's asking about the performances for the auction winners--the two guys who paid the half a million apiece.
Lotus, I think it is possible that no one in Claydom heard about the recitals when they happened, as they were probably for small groups of close friends or associates of the auction winners.
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:bday2: skybar!!!!
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Here's what I've been working on!
They're for our local gathering tomorrow.
But - I'm having trouble anticipating letting them go!!!
How bad is that?!
AWWWWWW - so cute. I want one too.
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Hoot to KAndre and bringing the funny!
How about, "I'm Singing Love Songs to You, But Thinking About My Quarter-Pounder with Cheese" as the title song for the album.
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Here is my wish for the new album:
I want what he wants.
That's all I can ask for, really. I'm his fan, and I'm willing to go along with anything he throws at me.
BTW, this wish also goes for any future tour, any future album, and his entire career. You'll probably hear me say this about 20,000 more times in the next few years.
You are me, babycakes. :F_05BL17blowkiss:
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You know what's funny to me JMH..is that in NYC it seems nothing to walk 20 blocks yet I'd be bitchen and moaning hte whole way doing it here. I think it's because everything feels alive and there's so much stimulation. Although that was 10 years ago when I used to go every other year and I was much younger then. Now I'll probably be huffing and puffing the whole way.
Ah, interesting....I get exhausted in a mall shopping for a couple of hours, but can walk for miles in the countryside. Crowds and noise and traffic just suck the energy right out of me. Different types of people, we are. :F_05BL17blowkiss:
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I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeed XP - Elvira totally rejects Vista for upgrades (and I like playing old school Sims - my Clay Sims kicks butt!). So I'm desperately hunting up a cheap XP box - and every freakin' refurbished unit at MicroCenter has freaking VISTA on it! Damn.
eBay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Great news on both counts, luckiest!! Hooray1!!
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Has anyone here ever stayed at Hotel Beacon? It's on 2130 Broadway at 75th st.
Nope, but that is quite far from Times Square. Don't know if that matters to you guys or not. Hotels in NYC are very expensive, so perhaps your travel agent is trying to save you some money, but you can often find decent deals in hotels closer in. A lot depends on what else you want to do besides go to the musical.
I stayed there before but it was about 10 years ago. It was ok at that time. The thing about NYC IMO..you can get anywhere in a hurry on public trans. Yeah it's 30 blocks away but really that's nothing especially if you're doing all sorts of things in NYC. I remember walking that actually. There's so much to do and see along the way.
Absolutely true--that's why I said it depends on what else you want to do. The Asia Society is relatively close to the Beacon, and I've visited their museum and shop a number of times. Fancy Park Avenue addresses are pretty close by, just for looking and wishful thinking. (Both on the other side of the Park. ETA: And not really that much closer, on reflection--maybe 1/2 as far or even more.) The Met is also on the other side of Central Park from there. The Museum of Natural History, which is a great museum, is nearby the Beacon on the Beacon side of the park. Also Lincoln Center. And yes, it does depend on whether all of you are good walkers, and/or comfortable with public transport in a strange city. For some reason a mile in NY seems much longer to me than a mile in my little town. Once when attending GMA a group of us stayed at the Holiday Inn on 57th, which was cheaper and not quite so far away from the theatre as the Beacon. As I said, it all depends on what else you want to do or see in Manhattan. Here's a good list of attractions within walking distance from the hotel website: Beacon, as well as downloadable walking tour podcasts. There's a good map at that link as well. (And you've probably already seen this.) I see that the Beacon has theatre ticket packages, and perhaps that's why your travel agent recommended this hotel.
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Has anyone here ever stayed at Hotel Beacon? It's on 2130 Broadway at 75th st.
Nope, but that is quite far from Times Square. Don't know if that matters to you guys or not. Hotels in NYC are very expensive, so perhaps your travel agent is trying to save you some money, but you can often find decent deals in hotels closer in. A lot depends on what else you want to do besides go to the musical.
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It is possible that she prefer you said, we'd like to come, when would be a good time for you? And then if her suggestion isn't good for you, you can go back and forth on it.
It's also possible that something isn't going well for her, and she doesn't want you to know.
If I were her, I'd feel really guilty about my parents driving a long way just to have dinner with me. It would make me feel like a jerk. Even if I were crazy busy and didn't have a lot of time. Even if they made it clear that it was OK with them.
It sounds pretty complicated.
Definitely sounds like a talk is in order.
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Luckiest1,
So happy for your new laptop and iPod!!!!
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On your back. I call it the dead bug position. Prop up knees with pillows so there's no muscle tension in your legs or hips or lower back. Take a hot bath in the same position (but with head propped up out of the water, natch). Get a good massage. Sleep with a pillow propping up your knees at night. Use a cushion at the piano bench. Get up and move around a little or stretch as often as possible. Take huge quantities of ibuprofen if you can, or some kind of pain killer/anti-inflammatory. Smack that guy, hard (to release tension).
{{to all that needs 'em}}
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I just went out to the mailbox, and slipped and fell on the unplowed, icy road. Twice. I think I may, seriously, have broken my right wrist.
Crap.
Crap, crap, crap! {{From Claygary}}
But, lilyshine... what book was it? That makes all the difference!It's "Unheard of Curiosities: Concerning the Talismanical Sculpture of the Persians, the Horoscope of the Patriarkes, and the Reading of the Stars." Written in French by James Gaffarel. And Englished by Edmund Chilmead ... Printed in London, 1650.
Interesting, but not easy reading! 17th centurythinking was very convoluted for modern minds.
Definitely worth the money.
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OT, sortof, but I once had a job helping a guy make quick changes in a play. And he was wearing tights in one of the outfits too. He changed his make-up while I changed his clothes. We were so busy getting him ready in an impossibly short period of time that I never saw a thing.
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Welcome BrightLights!! I like your theatrical sn!!
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Say.... Does anyone know if Clay has a message for us?
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...so I'm thinking Clay didn't have that kind of strict Southern Baptist upbringing.
My step-mom's family was Southern Baptist. Each one followed their own belief when it came to the singing and dancing thing. Some sang and worked in bands, others wouldn't allow dancing or drinking or smoking in their homes.
Your family can be fine with it, but if some of the people in the church aren't, especially the influential and/or vocal ones, you can still end up feeling like you're sinning (even if you're enjoying it).
BUT, looking at the way Clay danced in the group numbers and the way he moved (or didn't) on AI, I'd say he didn't do much dancing until after he won AI.
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I well remember--card playing, chewing gum, and dancing were all sins, and none were permitted in the church building. Except it wasn't Southern Baptist, it was Methodist. My daddy's family had some Freewill Baptists--I had a cousin who was a Freewill Baptist minister. His girls weren't allowed to wear pants or bathing suits. Everyone of 'em had a shotgun wedding.
There were all kinds of unusual Baptists and other kinds of Christians in my world when I was a kid. Here's one for ya--in some strict southern churches, singing anything but Christian songs was a sin, because the voice was a gift from God. Some African American churches had that notion too, and some old time R & B singers caught a lot of flack for singing secular songs. What is current Southern Baptist dogma on dancing? Some do, some don't?I think the latter--lot of differences of opinion. They're split on a lot of other stuff too.
But, didn't Clay say in LTS how ridiculous he thought it was that a church was against dancing?? And, he wrote about going to a dance....so I somehow doubt that the church affected his dancing all that much unless he was inhibited by osmosis from fundamentalists.I went to dances every Friday and Saturday night just about from the 8th grade through high school. I was big into sinning.
Seriously, there was fairly intense disapproval from some, but others didn't see it the same way.
Now...enough about Clay; it's time to talk about meeeeeeeeeeeeee. I think I'm improving, too. Check this out: Since last Wednesday, I've slept in three different beds (in two hotels and one friend's house); I've traveled by car, shuttle, bus and taxi, lugging bags and checking them in, too; I've managed and attended conferences in hotels and convention centers; I've attended parties in a theater and a restaurant---all in three cities in two states and....(drum roll, please!)I STILL have in my possession---
My laptop
It's cord for charging.
My new video iPod
It's usb cord and headphones.
My new cell phone
It's charger.
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Thank you. Thank you. Really, it was nothing. Thank you, thank you.
I'm impressed!! YAY Muski!!
Now make sure you bring it all home with you.
It's being extremely funky, and I can barely make it work. It has no viruses, but the icons just won't show up.
Word--and throw in work ethic too.
#27: Ya' gotta give me somethin', honey!
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Bummer that Tweak UI didn't work, but yay that the rebuilding went so well. What always annoys me is having to restore all the passwords and settings and all the little details, but having a clean system is a lovely thing, and I think the thought of it is probably worse than the actual doing.