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Post by Sara on May 13, 2011 19:43:09 GMT -5
Spike, I really I miss seeing you on my television every week...
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Post by Karen on May 13, 2011 19:48:20 GMT -5
Happy Belated Birthday, Julia!It's all about the chemistry.
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Post by SpringSummers on May 13, 2011 20:14:13 GMT -5
Spike, I really I miss seeing you on my television every week... <snip> Me, too. I miss Spike. Ultimately, there is no substitute. SUE: Glad you found the remote. Yes, the S'cubie vibes are powerful! JULIA: Happy Birthday! ALL: I miss Spike, but I miss my S'cubes, too. Wish we could get back to our heyday, somehow. Losing Patti, then Nan, then Jan - it's a miracle we are here at all, I suppose.
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Post by Queen E on May 13, 2011 21:28:41 GMT -5
to S'cubies with problems, challenges, or just want a squeeze. I've been reading through my thesis for the first time since I submitted it, thinking that I could (and should) see if I could knock down some of the chapters into articles, and I came across a bit that amused and pleased me. This is not something I've said much at all about my thesis (if memory serves, I think it was more along the lines of "pained and irritated me). If no one minds, I just wanted to share this tidbit, 'cause I was pleased with how I worked the metaphor: Simone Murray expressed it thusly: “ny media brand which successfully gains consumer loyalties can be translated across formats to create a raft of interrelated products, which then work in aggregate to drive further consumer awareness of the brand” (Murray 2005:417). Unshackled from the constraints of traditional, analogue media, networks and their subbrands of series were free to float on that “raft of interrelated products” both within the bounds of television’s regular flow, and into the seemingly uncharted waters online.I know it's a bit cutesy, but I was pleased nonetheless.
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Post by Julia, wrought iron-y on May 13, 2011 23:57:54 GMT -5
Oh, Art, you are the coolest! Thanks, Karen!
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Post by Michelle on May 14, 2011 12:04:34 GMT -5
This morning I caught a re-run of Rachael Ray's $40 a Day, and she was in Montreal. I miss Montreal! But it made me remember what a great time I had, and if it wasn't for joining this board, I never would have had the opportunity. I love you guys! Montreal!! I soooo want to go back to Montreal. I think a return trip to Vermont & Niagara Falls & Montreal is called for sometime - maybe next year? Yes please!!! That would be too awesome!
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Post by Michelle on May 14, 2011 12:04:57 GMT -5
Erin - I have no clue who that first guy is but his torso is definitely an asset to this universe! and heh heh
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Post by Michelle on May 14, 2011 12:05:19 GMT -5
When fandoms collide... you get t-shirts like this: If you're interested, you can buy the t-shirt here. There's a nice variety of options for the t-shirt's color, so if light blue isn't your thing you can get the image put on a shade you like better. I LOVE THIS!! Good find, Sara!
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Post by Michelle on May 14, 2011 12:06:52 GMT -5
Spike, I really I miss seeing you on my television every week... <snip> Me, too. I miss Spike. Ultimately, there is no substitute. SUE: Glad you found the remote. Yes, the S'cubie vibes are powerful! JULIA: Happy Birthday! ALL: I miss Spike, but I miss my S'cubes, too. Wish we could get back to our heyday, somehow. Losing Patti, then Nan, then Jan - it's a miracle we are here at all, I suppose. So much loss. I'm still glad we're around though.
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Post by Michelle on May 14, 2011 12:07:30 GMT -5
to S'cubies with problems, challenges, or just want a squeeze. I've been reading through my thesis for the first time since I submitted it, thinking that I could (and should) see if I could knock down some of the chapters into articles, and I came across a bit that amused and pleased me. This is not something I've said much at all about my thesis (if memory serves, I think it was more along the lines of "pained and irritated me). If no one minds, I just wanted to share this tidbit, 'cause I was pleased with how I worked the metaphor: Simone Murray expressed it thusly: “ny media brand which successfully gains consumer loyalties can be translated across formats to create a raft of interrelated products, which then work in aggregate to drive further consumer awareness of the brand” (Murray 2005:417). Unshackled from the constraints of traditional, analogue media, networks and their subbrands of series were free to float on that “raft of interrelated products” both within the bounds of television’s regular flow, and into the seemingly uncharted waters online.I know it's a bit cutesy, but I was pleased nonetheless. As well you should be pleased. You are a great writer, Erin!
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Post by Michelle on May 14, 2011 12:18:24 GMT -5
Just got back from some training in Emeryville, which is near San Francisco. A fellow attendee who lives in the area very nicely offered to give me a ride into San Fran to see some sights. If you're interested you can view them here: s7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/Fotada/San%20Francisco%20-%20May%202011/Just a warning, even though the pictures appear to be in the correct direction when viewed from my hard drive, when they uploaded they are not all properly rotated. Don't know why that is.
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Post by Queen E on May 14, 2011 15:32:49 GMT -5
to S'cubies with problems, challenges, or just want a squeeze. I've been reading through my thesis for the first time since I submitted it, thinking that I could (and should) see if I could knock down some of the chapters into articles, and I came across a bit that amused and pleased me. This is not something I've said much at all about my thesis (if memory serves, I think it was more along the lines of "pained and irritated me). If no one minds, I just wanted to share this tidbit, 'cause I was pleased with how I worked the metaphor: Simone Murray expressed it thusly: “ny media brand which successfully gains consumer loyalties can be translated across formats to create a raft of interrelated products, which then work in aggregate to drive further consumer awareness of the brand” (Murray 2005:417). Unshackled from the constraints of traditional, analogue media, networks and their subbrands of series were free to float on that “raft of interrelated products” both within the bounds of television’s regular flow, and into the seemingly uncharted waters online.I know it's a bit cutesy, but I was pleased nonetheless. As well you should be pleased. You are a great writer, Erin! Well, I didn't mean to be trawling for compliments, but thank you so much, sweetie. This is not to say that the thesis is awesome, but since I spent so much time talking about how much it sucked, etc, I thought a little balance would not be remiss.
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Post by SpringSummers on May 14, 2011 16:32:38 GMT -5
to S'cubies with problems, challenges, or just want a squeeze. I've been reading through my thesis for the first time since I submitted it, thinking that I could (and should) see if I could knock down some of the chapters into articles, and I came across a bit that amused and pleased me. This is not something I've said much at all about my thesis (if memory serves, I think it was more along the lines of "pained and irritated me). If no one minds, I just wanted to share this tidbit, 'cause I was pleased with how I worked the metaphor: Simone Murray expressed it thusly: “ny media brand which successfully gains consumer loyalties can be translated across formats to create a raft of interrelated products, which then work in aggregate to drive further consumer awareness of the brand” (Murray 2005:417). Unshackled from the constraints of traditional, analogue media, networks and their subbrands of series were free to float on that “raft of interrelated products” both within the bounds of television’s regular flow, and into the seemingly uncharted waters online.I know it's a bit cutesy, but I was pleased nonetheless. As well you should be pleased. You are a great writer, Erin! Agree. Don't think it comes off as cutesy, either - just a logical extension that makes the point in an interesting way, and is unforced. I suppose if it had gone on to describe how consumers must ride the rapids atop the raft, wearing life-jackets lest they be swept into dangerous whirlpools which form underneath, from which they might never emerge, etc . . well, then we might have a problem. As is, it just plain works. Nicely done!
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Post by SpringSummers on May 14, 2011 16:35:52 GMT -5
OK, I made sixteen inquiries on chilldren available for adoption. Most in Ohio, 1 in Michigan, 2 in KY.
They are all ages 15 - 18, except for one that is 11. One is a teenage mom, with a baby less than a year old. They are a "set," of course.
OK. Well, I'll see what happens. I'm really not 100% sure what to expect, but here I go.
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Post by Queen E on May 14, 2011 17:30:22 GMT -5
As well you should be pleased. You are a great writer, Erin! Agree. Don't think it comes off as cutesy, either - just a logical extension that makes the point in an interesting way, and is unforced. I suppose if it had gone on to describe how consumers must ride the rapids atop the raft, wearing life-jackets lest they be swept into dangerous whirlpools which form underneath, from which they might never emerge, etc . . well, then we might have a problem. As is, it just plain works. Nicely done! Well, I have been known to extend a metaphor to its batshit conclusion, but I must be getting better. Thanks, sweetie. Let me say, too, how much I'm pulling for you with the fostering. I'm so amazed to watch you go through this process, and I'm hoping with all my might that it goes well. Big love and vibes to you and the lucky kid.
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