Breaking News
 

I realize that most of you probably have this forum bookmarked, or perhaps the front page of the forum section. But on the home page of the site, we have all sorts of interesting breaking news: supreme court decisions, the V&E discrimination law suit, the Altheimer & Gray closing announced last Friday, and Arter & Hadden.

We also have a weblog we update with links back to the appropriate thread on this site http://www.omnilegalnews.com.

Even(I feel as persecuted as Thurgreed: I give and I give and I give . . . ;) )Odds

Splish Splash (I Was Takin' a Ba'ath)
 

Good call on the TG. That's one of the banks that's meant to be appreciated - not listened to.

Splish Splash (I Was Takin' a Ba'ath)
 

I don't know. I kind of got into their "groove" one time when I saw them live. I think you can find music that is far more alienating.

And there you have it.

Things that make you go "hmmmm"
 

Excerpts from book about JFK, Jr. and Carolyn.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,90819,00.html

* John once returned to their loft to find Carolyn sprawled on the floor "disheveled and hollow-eyed, snorting cocaine with a gaggle of gay fashionistas," Klein writes. "Without asking John's permission, Carolyn gave keys to their loft to some of her friends so they could come and go as they please."




Okay people, fess up, who among you are the mentioned "gay fashionistas?" And why didn't you invite any of us FBers over when you had the keys to the place?*


*I thought the excerpt was funny but I find the obsession with "everything Kennedy" a bit disturbing.

Things that make you go "hmmmm"
 

Pretty funny stuff. Why the emphasis on "gay" fashionistas? How very odd.

I must admit, I tend to assume "fashionista" refers to a size 0-2 female with a tony but not Ivy undergraduate degree and a $70,000 wardrobe who makes $27,000 per year at Conde Nast fetching other people pencils and coffee. I think gender bias has crept into my thinking while I wasn't looking.

So, were lesbian fashionistas included in this party? Does the author specify "gay" fashonistas to indicate that, while CK was debauched she wasn't unfaithful or lolling about on the floor with possible sexual partners, or to point out the great extent of her degredation, hanging out with homos and all?

Also, I agree 100% about the disturbing emphasis on "everything Kennedy." Most disturbing version: "American Royalty." ??? Whatever. I was under the impression that, even in enterpreneurial America, one didn't even pretend to "aristocracy" until the lucrative criminal activities of your forbearers had been at least somewhat cleansed with time. Or until you used the money to buy a daughter into some European title, at least.

Avatar advice
 

Just like the classic movie/documentary "Man Getting Hit in Crotch with Football."

For Love or Money
 

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Interesting twist that Rob now has incentive to pick a girl who would choose him over the money. Only possibility that leaves is Paige. I kind of felt for her with the teenaged (ok early 20s) angst last night. Plus if she picks him, she has a built in attorney for all of her DUI and other driving changes... I'm looking forward to the moment that the girls find out they have to choose one or the other. More Paige angst is sure to follow.

Anyone have an opinion as to how this show will work when it is the woman choosing the guys? I assume they won't choose such a schmuck of a woman, but I'm anxious to see...

Avatar advice
 

This just reminded me of last night's 10 PM rerun, in which Homer was on the reality show "Frame Up". The hosts were Carmen Electra and some guy with braces. The guy with braces should have been Troy McClure. I'm still pissed at Phil's bitch wife for destroying both McClure and Bill McNeil from Newsradio in one fell swoop. That one stone killed two hilarious birds...

Dating and For Love or Money
 

We watched a bit of For Love or Money late last night. At this point in the show, the guy has to worry about whether the women love him for him or for the money. Women who would not otherwise be interested in him are interested because of the money. They are all rather up-front with the camera that this is the issue.

Watching this show, I realized that it finally captures issues involved in dating in your late 20s and 30s. Does he love me for me? Will she leave me for a "bigger, better deal"?

This will make people put down the cookies
 

What's next? A buzzer in each package?

Kraft Changes Portions Over Fat Fears

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Inc. (NYSE:KFT - news), the largest U.S. food company, on Tuesday said it would take steps like capping portion sizes and providing more nutrition information as it, like other companies, faces growing concern and even lawsuits due to rising obesity rates.

The maker of Oreo cookies, Velveeta cheese spread and a host of other foods said it will limit portion sizes in single-serve packages, eliminate all in-school marketing and provide nutrition labeling in all markets worldwide, including markets where it is not required.

Food companies and fast food chains have faced increased criticism for producing unhealthy, fatty foods. Obesity among adults in the United States has doubled since 1980, and tripled among adolescents, according to the U.S. surgeon general.

Full text: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp.../food_kraft_dc

pissed off
 

I am very annoyed to be stuck inside on one of the nicest days we've had all year.

carry on.

This will make people put down the cookies
 

Can't we just put big signs at the head of the junk-food aisles saying "EATING TOO MUCH OF THIS IS WHAT'S MAKING YOU FAT AND SICK, YOU GODDAMNED IDIOT", so they don't have to get too graphic with the labels? On the rare occurrence when I do want a couple of Oreos, I don't want to read in huge letters on the package that they can kill me unless they'll make me drop dead instantly--I just want to enjoy them in peace.

pissed off
 

And Canada Day, at that!

Wash. Post Article (spree: what's up with the Berkeleyization of Canada?)

pissed off
 

Gwinky, I love ya you flouncy pouncy hockey bunny :love: so I say this with the utmost of love and tenderness:

Fuck You and your nice day -- there's a damn hurricane down here. Fucking flash floods washing away the bee-u-tiful flowers I planted this past weekend -- arghhhhhhhhh. I have to leave my beloved convertible in the garage and drive my "rain car" instead -- BOOHOO. Tornado watches. :eek: Calgon, take me away.

This will make people put down the cookies
 

Okay, so they've dreamed up a new excuse for ever-smaller packages with ever-higher prices. "It's good for you this way. Yeah, that's the ticket."

A propos of junk food, I was appalled that one can now purchase, which I learned from being given a free sample, chips and cookies that come in a package designed to fit in the cupholder of your car. Just in case you can't make it from office to home without 6 oz. of Chips Ahoy! or Cheez-It.