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Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member graylocks - 8 days ago

Happy birthday, graylocks! Many happy returns of the day.

by prymsnap - Tips and Deals

Re: Trump Treason hearing: 'Jan. 6 committee will show evidence of Trump's involvement in fake elector plot' - 14 days ago

Yes to all of that. The Goldsmith essay also underscores the harsh, inescapable realities of the calendar. No real action stemming from the current hearings can/will take place before Trump's party has regained full power. And then what?

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Trump Treason hearing: 'Jan. 6 committee will show evidence of Trump's involvement in fake elector plot' - 14 days ago

QuoteTed King Quoteprymsnap I have such mixed emotions about all this. Doing nothing (not holding hearings, not determining if prosecution should follow) is wrong on so many levels. But moving forward has spectacular pitfalls. Jack Goldsmith's NYT opinion article today in NYT lays it out in a manner that chills me to the bone. (Sorry for not adding the link: I tried. And failed. Would love to fig

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Trump Treason hearing: 'Jan. 6 committee will show evidence of Trump's involvement in fake elector plot' - 14 days ago

I have such mixed emotions about all this. Doing nothing (not holding hearings, not determining if prosecution should follow) is wrong on so many levels. But moving forward has spectacular pitfalls. Jack Goldsmith's NYT opinion article today in NYT lays it out in a manner that chills me to the bone. (Sorry for not adding the link: I tried. And failed. Would love to figure out what I'm doing wrong

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: GOP leadership does not want him to run but he's threatening to - 16 days ago

QuoteTiangou Quotesamintx QuoteSpeedy Pres. Trump will win if he runs. ?????? Really? I agree. Don't forget how hard republicans have worked to disenfranchise minority voters, gerrymander, and rig the electoral college. Don't overlook how scared and ignorant and hyped up with blood-lust they've kept their own constituents. For the forseeable future, it will take an overwhelming reco

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: SCOTUS poised to expand gun rights? Because the frying pan's not hot enough. - 4 weeks ago

Quotemattkime QuoteRacer Xfair doesn't exist. didn't your parents teach you this? I'm serious. What is a democracy separated from some notion of fairness? It's America.

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: SCOTUS poised to expand gun rights? Because the frying pan's not hot enough. - 4 weeks ago

I have truly and completely lost hope. And that's because I don't believe we, as a society, are mature or sane enough to "manage" (for lack of a better word) limited gun ownership rights, AND I realize repealing 2A is simply not going to happen. Sandy Hook and Uvalde are bookends with rivers of blood in between. There's no fixing this, at least within my own lifetime.

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

SCOTUS poised to expand gun rights? Because the frying pan's not hot enough. - 4 weeks ago

I do believe as a nation we've lost our damn minds. From The Hill: Supreme Court May Soon Expand Gun Rights

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Before I post in "For Sale & Free" - 2 months ago

QuoteOmbligo photos can help at times but are not required. and local pickup only is fine. Thanks! There's a chance I still have the original box in my attic, but that's a project for another day.

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Re: Before I post in "For Sale & Free" - 2 months ago

I like the Ferrari option! But no, my only upgrades to this 5,1 are more along the lines of what our dear sponsor provides.

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Before I post in "For Sale & Free" - 2 months ago

I've been a Formuite since 2006 (!!) but am only now preparing to post my first "For Sale" item. Before I do, though, may I ask a couple of questions so as not to violate the rules? First, I did read the guidelines and noted that photos are encouraged. However, I'm not seeing any photos for items currently listed in the "For Sale" section. Advice on that? Second: Is it ok to s

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Re: MacHighway problems - 2 months ago

Boy, this thread is happening at just the right time for me. I really want to leave MacHighway after a few bad experiences (the most recent incident was AWFUL) but the truth is I'm not clear about how to do so re. my Fastmail email service. I fear my ignorance will throw a monkey wrench into both the website and my email. My annual MacHighway contract is up for renewal very soon.

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Re: GOP website The Hill cuts all comments-trolls win! - 3 months ago

I don't get it. Isn't an active comments board a way for a news (or faux news) site to rack up extra clicks? Since when did vitriol outweigh profit, especially for a site like The Hill?

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Man, what I just went through to get a COVID booster... - 3 months ago

When talking with the corporate entity, I'd find a way to mention your plan to go public with this: social media, appropriate watchdog groups, etc. if appropriate action isn't taken.

by prymsnap - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: For the Peter Gabriel fans - 4 months ago

For the life of me, I don't know why I didn't save all my clippings from that era...or even the audio cassettes. How cavalier was THAT? I could kick myself. On the other hand, I'm sure I'd cringe today at my very green journalistic skills of 40 years ago ;). I interviewed Gabriel a few other times. This pic was taken somewhere along State Street in Chicago.

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Re: For the Peter Gabriel fans - 4 months ago

Thanks for posting! Such an interesting perspective. At the time of his first U.S. solo tour I was writing for a rock magazine and had a chance to interview him. It was a memorable experience, especially because I already was a huge fan.

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Re: Follow up on my prostate cancer, got an excellent report. - 4 months ago

Great news!

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Re: 25 years ago today: bought my first computer: Power Mac 7300/180 - 4 months ago

My first: a Mac Plus. Outrageously fun. And the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

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Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member Sam3 - 4 months ago

Have a good one, Sam3!

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Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member Bo - 4 months ago

Happy BoDay!

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Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member prymsnap - 4 months ago

QuoteSteve G. Happy Birthday prymsnap (it's not late, just a day early for Valentine's Day) That's very "sweet" of you!

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Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member prymsnap - 4 months ago

Thank you all so much! It's been a lovely day with many indulgences. I sincerely appreciate our Forum community and wish you all many more trips around the sun.

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Re: ThermoPop Special - 2+: $19.50 ea. (plus tax and shipping) - 5 months ago

I'm not sure how I ever cooked before getting a ThermoPop. Simply the best compact, swift, accurate, handy choice.

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Re: Went to a funeral yesterday and it sucked - 5 months ago

QuoteJanit QuoteRolando You have my condolences. But everyone grieves in his own way. You weren't being a pussy, you were being a a grown up. I salute you for that. This. Absolutely this. In this setting, dialing down was a true demonstration of respect.

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Re: Because you are my virtual family, I wanted to post my personal loss - 5 months ago

Terribly sorry to hear this news, Rhonda. To echo others here: we are indeed a community and are sending affection from north, south, east and west.

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Re: Roll call thread - 5 months ago

Here ye, here ye!

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Re: Fine art book publisher in U.S.? - 5 months ago

Quotekurtzie These 3 printers in the Twin Cities: Shapco Point B Bolger (plus others) All use Midwest Editions for Binding - smyth sewn, hard cover, soft cover etc, etc. Their web site is old and ugly but they do great work. PM if you want more info or sales contacts. Steve Thank you! Very helpful.

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Re: Fine art book publisher in U.S.? - 5 months ago

Quotemattkime Are you looking for a publisher or a printer? Printer. Thank you: I should have clarified.

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Fine art book publisher in U.S.? - 5 months ago

Any leads on a fine art book publisher that prints in the U.S.? I'm not talking about one-off books, but quantities somewhere between five and 10K, roughly. the U.S. printing requirement (for mass production) will likely be challenging, but my client has made that specific request. TIA.

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Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member rgG - 5 months ago

Happy birthday, Rhonda!

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