Hills Bro
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I am tired of all the spam and e-mail pop-ups. How can I address these ads from penis enlargement to savings on perscriptions to mortgage rate reductions? I have panicware pop-up blocker.. it doesn't seem to stop these ads. Neither does blocking the addys. Help..I need to eradicate penis enlargement ads. Bust expansion ads ...well..I can tolerate those...lol
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PITTSBURGH ? Fred Rogers, who gently invited millions of children to be his neighbor as host of the public television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for more than 30 years, died of cancer early Thursday. He was 74.
Rogers died at his Pittsburgh home, said family spokesman David Newell, who played Mr. McFeely on the show. Rogers had been diagnosed with stomach cancer sometime after the holidays, Newell said.
From 1968 to 2000, Rogers, an ordained Presbyterian minister, produced the show at Pittsburgh public television station WQED. The final new episode, which was taped in December 2000, aired in August 2001, though PBS affiliates continued to air back episodes.
Rogers composed his own songs for the show and began each episode in a set made to look like a comfortable living room, singing "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood," as he donned sneakers and a zip-up cardigan.
His message remained a simple one throughout the years, telling his viewers to love themselves and others. On each show, he would take his audience on a magical trolley ride into the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where his puppet creations would interact with each other and adults.
Rogers did much of the puppet work and voices himself.
The show gained a wide audience among children and parents who appreciated its simple lessons and Rogers' soothing manner.
Rogers taught children how to share, how to deal with anger and even how not to fear the bathtub by assuring them they'll never go down the drain.
During the Persian Gulf War, Rogers told youngsters that "all children shall be well taken care of in this neighborhood and beyond -- in times of war and in times of peace," and he asked parents to promise their children they would always be safe.
Rogers came out of broadcasting retirement last year to record four public service announcements for the Public Broadcasting Service telling parents that children might be confused by the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
"They don't understand what an anniversary is, and if they see the tragedy replayed on television, they might think it's happening at that moment," he said.
The series remained popular through the years, including with children of baby boomers who watched the show growing up. Its ratings peaked in 1985-86 when approximately 8 percent of all U.S. households with televisions tuned in. By the 1999-2000 season, viewership had dropped to about 2.7 percent, or 3.6 million people.
One of Rogers' red sweaters hangs in the Smithsonian Institution.
As other children's programming opted for slick action cartoons, Rogers stayed the same and stuck to his message.
"It looks like nothing much happens," Hedda Sharapan, an associate producer with the show, said in 2001. "Listening has been one of the main focus points."
Rogers was born in Latrobe, Pa. He was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1962 with a charge to continue his work with children and families through television.
He studied early childhood development at the University of Pittsburgh's graduate school and consulted for decades with the late Dr. Margaret McFarland, an eminent child development expert at the university. The show examined the tribulations of childhood, including anger, fear, even a visit to the dentist.
At a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the show in 1993, Rogers said, "It's not the honors and not the titles and not the power that is of ultimate importance. It's what resides inside."
Off the set, Rogers was much like his television persona. He swam daily, read voraciously and listened to Beethoven. He once volunteered at a state prison in Pittsburgh and helped set up a playroom there for children visiting their parents.
Rogers was an unseen puppeteer in "The Children's Corner," a local show he and Josie Carey launched at WQED in 1954. In seven years of unscripted, live television on the show, he developed many of the puppets used in "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," including King Friday XIII, Daniel Striped Tiger and Curious X the Owl.
Rogers accepted an offer to develop his own 15-minute show in Canada. He brought the show, called "Misterogers," back to Pittsburgh and in February 1968 began its public broadcasting debut.
Rogers' gentle manner was the butt of some comedian's jokes. Eddie Murphy parodied him on "Saturday Night Live" in the 80's with his "Mister Robinson's Neighborhood," a routine Rogers found funny and affectionate.
Rogers is survived by his wife, Joanne, a concert pianist; two sons and two grandsons.
[This message was edited by Kit Sober on February 27, 2003 at 5:59.]
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the only cat I like is a dog named CAT. Cats are of the debbil..they are all possessed. I think they came to earth via extraterestial phenomina gone amuck. They were really meant to be turkeys but the intense heat passing thru our atmosphere caused them to lose all their feathers and turn into these wimpy hairballs with sandpaper tongues.
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"I love cats, and I wouldn't trade my kitty for anything."
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A million bucks won't do it huh?
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Medium or Well done?
I think cats should be put in cages like birds. Birds on the other hand should be released into the free reign of your house. Bird$$hit doesn't stink up the home like cat pi$$. Their droppings are small.. dry fast ...and vacuum up easy. Make sure you remove all mirrors from your walls because birds will not get out of the way of the other bird flying directly at them in the mirror.
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[This message was edited by Hills Bro on February 14, 2003 at 6:21.]
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I usually bathe my dog once a week. She loves the water being a Golden Retreiver. I especially love to watch her dry. It's really tough hanging her upside down from the clothes line though? Clothespins don't work... I prefer visegrips. Make sure to keep your eye on em when its freezing out..check on em every hour to make sure they don't ice over..you know they're dry when you can rub your hand across the dogs back without a crackling sound...
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Sudo...do they make one that controls more channels... I see yours only comes with two selections?
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Beer "buzz" is typically associated with drinking too much, but this time the buzz that's brewing is over some controversial ads.
In Miller Lite's "Catfight" commercial, two buxom women get into the classic "less filling, tastes great" debate, tear each other's clothes off and end up wrestling in wet cement. In Coors Light's "Love Songs" ads, chesty blond twins gyrate and flash come-hither expressions.
Whats the big deal?
Some feel the bodacious brouhaha has grown bigger than a D cup.
"Theses ads are selling beer to men," a posting from username "tjthresh" said on Realbeer.com. "What's the quickest way to get to a man's attention. T and A!!!!! They sure have my attention every time the ad is on. If that make me the lowest common denominator, then some of you should come down off of your high horses and join me. It's much more fun down here."
High Horses?
[This message was edited by Hills Bro on February 03, 2003 at 12:28.]
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Congratulations Chinny and Steve...can I come..I'll behave.
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add your favorite Christmas Jokes...greetings...and/or your Favorite Childhood Christmas real life stories.
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This is dedicated to all of us who have ever tried to be politically
correct in a politically incorrect world.
December 1st
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES
I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas
Party will take place on December 23rd at Luigi's
Open Pit barbecue. There will be lots of spiked
eggnog and a small band playing traditional
carols... feel free to sing along. And don't be surprised if
our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus to light the
Christmas tree! Exchange of gifts among employees
can be done at that time; however, no gift should
be over $10.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Patty Lewis Human Resources Director
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December 2nd
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES
In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude
our Jewish employees.
We recognize that Hanukkah is an important holiday
that often coincides with Christmas (though
unfortunately not this year). However, from now
on we're calling it our "Holiday Party." The same
policy applies to employees who are celebrating
Kwanza at this time. There will be no Christmas
tree and no Christmas carols sung.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Patty Lewis Human Resources Director
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December 3rd
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES
Regarding the anonymous note I received from a
member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a
non-drinking table, I'm happy to accommodate
this request, but, don't forget, if I put a sign
on the table that reads, "AA Only," you won't be
anonymous anymore. In addition, forget about
the gifts exchange-- no gifts will be allowed
since the union members feel that $10 is too
much money.
Patty Lewis
Human Researchers Director
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December 7th
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES
I've arranged for members of Overeaters Anonymous
to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and
pregnant women closest to the restrooms.
Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians
do not have to sit with the gay men; each will have
their table. Yes, there will be a flower
arrangement for the gay men's table. Happy now?
Patty Lewis
Human Racehorses Director
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December 9th
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES
People, people--nothing sinister was intended by
wanting our CEO to play Santa Claus! Even if the
anagram of "Santa" does happen to be "Satan," there
is no evil connotation to our own "little man in a
red suit."
Patty Lewis
Human Ratraces
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December 10th
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES
Vegetarians--I've had it with you people!! We're
going to hold this party at Luigi's Open Pit whether
you like it or not, you can just sit at the table
farthest from the "grill of death," as you put it,
and you'll get salad bar only, including hydroponic
tomatoes. But, you know, tomatoes have feelings,
too.
They scream when you slice them. I've heard them
scream. I'm hearing them right now... Ha! I hope you
all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die, you
hear me?
The Bitch from Hell
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December 14th
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES
I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty
Lewis a speedy recovery from her stress-related
illness. I'll continue to forward your cards to
her at the sanitarium. In the meantime, management
has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give
everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with
full pay.
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please no fruitCake this year
Merry Christmas!!!
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bye bye
[This message was edited by Hills Bro on November 25, 2002 at 17:23.]
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lets blame the cigarette companies for lung cancer..blame the beer companies for drunks...blame hollywood for violence...blame schools for your out of control kids...blame Rush Limbaugh and AM radio talk shows for your losing an election...blame fast food resturants for weight gain...blame beautiful successful young models for teenage anorexia and bulimia ..blame blame blame..easy way to not take responsibility for ones own actions.
Sorry ..success takes hard work..these young women have worked hard at something they enjoy doing. My son and his girlfriend were guests at this event..His girlfriend is a buyer for a company that stocks VS merchandise.. He..who looks nothing like the slobdude above, said it was all entertainment and promotion of the latest fashion. Thats how honest capitalism and marketing works. isn't it beautiful!!! Better than seeing everyone in brukas
YUKKO!!!Actually most men attending were there by invitation...most were buyers...many were designers..Millions of dollars worth of merchandise was purchased and many a man will be thrilled when his wife struts her stuff adorned in her VS Christmas outfit. Makes for a very warm winter here in NY and all northern states and Canada.
[This message was edited by Hills Bro on November 22, 2002 at 18:45.]
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it's been fun...have a great week-end!!!!
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[This message was edited by Hills Bro on November 22, 2002 at 11:54.]
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Like FoxNews I'll be fair and balanced
are these Chippendale dancers abused?
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you found out that I don't drink..you may just be shocked how much of a tea tottler I am. I just like having fun..enjoying life and all of Gods handywork.
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Law enforcement officers.. NYCs finest. I don't thnk they are arresting the model.
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I never thought that posting these beautiful yet scantly clothed ladies would generate this much attention.
I believe VicS and Fredricks of Hollywood target the young woman that thinks of herself as attractive and has a flirtatious spirit about her.I think of the flirtatious spirit as a benevolent one..No need to cast that one out.Men of all ages love that one .
Lighten up!!
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on nights this week... had a small job earlier--just sitting back..doing paperwork...enjoying life..watching the stock market ticker rise again...did you know that since the middle of October the market has risen about 20 percent? My investments are starting to rebound...maybe I should invest in VS...whats their ticker symbol anyway?
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"I am sure that you would not look good in a skimpy outfit due to all that beer that you drink. "
But then again..maybe I would?
"Women that look like this would not give you the time of day or spit on you if you were on fire. So dream on buddy"
But then again ...maybe they would?
VicSec sells about 100 million dollars of inventory a year..someones buying it. I respect their marketing and economic impact on our economy. Aside from being beautiful these lovely ladies are well educated and maintain a rigorous schedual. If you got it(which takes hard work) and it sells.. flaunt it.
Capitalism at work..a beautiful way to make a living. Its their right as American girls to work hard.As far as those women that don't give a hooter..thats their right too.
[This message was edited by Hills Bro on November 22, 2002 at 8:26.]
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last I checked ...most remotes have an OFF button.
should we get rid of the underwear section in J.C. Penny catalog too?
Anti-Penis Enlargement Pop -Ups
in The Birds and the Bees
Posted
"If you stay off of the girly Web Sites you probably would not get these popups."
Not me..must be my teenage son?
I do the auto removal deal with the temp internet files..everytime I shut computer down.
The perscription ads are just as annoying... mortgage interest rate reduction ads are a close third.
spam spam spam..great name for this garbage..just like the mystery meat in that spam can
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[This message was edited by Hills Bro on May 20, 2003 at 12:16.]