You've got your pandora in my last.fm! Uh-uh, you've got your last.fm in my pandora!
If you are an fan of either of these sites you need to check out PandoraFM, a mashup of the two. I've been neglecting Pandora recently because I wanted to track my music in last.fm. I've missed it. Then I stumbled across this mashup and fell in love. We go everywhere together! It never grows old, I just love it more and more. It completes me. I think this may be the one. Just don't tell my wife.
How many email addresses do you have? What are they for?
Submitted by clippedwings.
Available? Infinite. I have my own domain and it is set up to use wildcards for several addresses meaning I can use unlimited variations of a few email addresses. I use it as a way to control spam. I can give unique addresses at each website I sign up for. If I start to get spam from one of the addresses, I know where it came from and I can stop it by blocking that address.
Beyond the addresses at my domain I also have three email accounts via the ISP I work for (not including my corporate account), as well as a yahoo and gmail account.
The only accounts I really use at this point are those at my own domain. I guess I just hold onto the others for nostalgia.
Why do you live where you live?
Submitted by memtony.
I like comfort, shun change. Yeah, I know. Boring. Eat me. I live less than 10 miles from where I was born. The only time I lived farther from home than that was during college and that was all of 45 miles or so away. Yeah, I've got wanderlust deep in my bones.
So why am I where I am? I love the area. Mountains (albeit small ones), forests, streams, a reservoir.... this is what I love. I live in the Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania and have never wanted to leave. Life is a bit slow paced, but I can visit NYC or Philadelphia (each about a two hour drive) any time I want something different. Maybe someday I'll leave and set down some roots somewhere else, but I doubt it, at least until after retirement. For now, my exposure to the world will be limited to vacations. I'm fine with that!
Who would you call with your one phone call if arrested? (No lawyers!)
My wife, no hesitation in this answer. She is the one of the most intelligent people I know and obviously I would trust her with my life. It's true!
Where do you go to get away from it all?
Submitted by Hops.
This is why I love living where I now do. Less than a mile away is the Christman trails section of Beltzville State Park. When I need to relax this is my ultimate getaway spot. All I need is a book and a spot to relax in and I can waste an afternoon relaxing in a secluded spot by the lake. Just down the trail are a group of small but picturesque waterfalls (this is where Michelle and I had our engagement photo taken). It's been a while, I think I should take a day for myself again soon.
Book: What book would you like to see made into a movie?
Submitted by Felipe Anuel.
I have always wanted to see Isaac Asimov's novels turned into movies. It would be great to see his entire robot/empire/foundation universe brought to life. To me, these novels were the ultimate in science fiction and have an amazing story that all ties together in the end. I would never expect a movie to do them justice, but would still love to see what could be done.
Ben & Jerry's should be issuing an official recall notice for their new ice cream flavor Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream any day now. It has been determined that the ice cream poses serious health risks and should be removed from homes as soon as possible. Below is my personal experience with this ice cream and I'm certain that there are tens of thousands of similar cases around the country right now.
While my case has a bit of history that I cannot blame on the ice cream itself, this may not be true in all cases. The previous history I refer to is slight back pain for several days before this incident. However, the ice cream was directly responsible for the aggravation of the situation.
On Thursday evening, I decided to open the new container of Ben & Jerry's Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream. My wife, who was in the kitchen at the time, took notice to this, picket up the container from the countertop, and tried to steal a spoonful for herself. I reacted in the only reasonable manner, I grabbed the container from her and ran down the stairs screaming "Mine! Mine! Mine!". I then proceeded to yank open the back door, and ran around the yard, continuing to scream while eating the ice cream. Meanwhile my wife was chasing me yelling "Give that back! Everyone deserves a piece of the Americone Dream!"
It was then I realized that the pain in back had increased dramatically and I am still paying the price today. I place the blame for this incident squarely on the shoulders of Stephen Colbert. He never should have allowed his name to be attached to such a potentially harmful product. I don not, however, regret my actions. You simply cannot go to far to attempt to protect the Americone Dream.
PS: My wife did eventually get her spoonful (and then some).
PPS: While the viewpoints expressed in this story are comically exaggerated, the pain involved is not.
What is your favorite greasy spoon?
Submitted by S@ngarang.
This is an easy one. The Bowmanstown Diner in Bowmanstown, PA wins hands down. This place has never grown beyond the traditional greasy spoon offerings, and I'm fine with that. The only exceptions to that rule are some locally loved Pennsylvania Dutch recipes like potato filling (mmmm), pork and sauerkraut, and french fries smothered in gravy. Being the only 24 hour place in the area, I ate way too many post midnight meals here when I was in my late teens and early twenties. Hot roast beef sandwich and fries (or filling) with gravy. Stick to the ribs food that always hit the spot. I don't get there nearly as often as I'd like now that I'm married.... my wife isn't a fan of such places. But I'll take nearly any excuse I can to get back. It may not be fancy, but it's great, traditional, meat and potatoes style food.
What's your musical horoscope? (Put your player on shuffle and write down the first 10 songs that come up.)
Inspired by Stephanie.
Robert Plant – Ship of Fools
Better Than Ezra – Good
Def Leppard – Rocket
Aerosmith – Rag Doll
Van Halen – Best of Both Worlds
Queen – Seven Seas Of Rhye
Boston – Amanda
Queensrÿche – Sacred Ground
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge
The Presidents of the United States of America – Lump
As far as I can see, it doesn't have Excedrin written on it, so I have no idea what to take to get rid of it. That is all.
Who was your best (or worst) elementary school teacher?
Submitted by Minnow.
I'll give you one of each.
My best elementary school teacher was Mary Mulligan in 3rd grade (Franklin Elementary School, Lehighton, PA). She stood out far ahead of the other teachers I had in elementary school (possibly all of my education) because she truly cared, set her expectations high, and provided you with the means and support to reach those expectations. If anyone here sees Mary, let her know that Shawn O'Brian wishes her the most heartfelt thanks possible. I don't believe I would be where I am today if it weren't for her.
My worst elementary teacher (and again, worst overall) was Mr. Peiffer in 4th grade. In his class I quickly learned (since he pulled me aside and explained this) that I would receive good grades simply because it was expected of me from my performance in earlier years. Knowing this I hardly tried to learn anything. This is the year I fell behind in math and never completely recovered. I tried and did reasonably well in successive years, but was never again outstanding when it came to my math courses. Another reason he was my worst teacher was the fact that he had taken swings at several students. Granted they were provoking him by taunting him, but talk about an overreaction! Now when I say swings, I'm not saying he tried to slap them with a ruler, I mean he tried to punch them and do serious harm. Thankfully they were quick enough to dodge. In one case his missed throw hit the bulletin board on the wall behind the student. It left a nice sized dent in the bulletin board. It was a bad year for me and other students, thankfully he was transferred away after that one year. I pity the students that may have had to deal with him since.
Do you buy products made locally? Is there anything made in your area that you love?
There are a few things that are locally made that I will buy:
Iced Teas: Zimmerman's Dairy here in Lehighton, PA or Turkey Hill from Lancaster PA.
Sodas: A-Treat beverages headquartered in Allentown, PA.
Ice Cream: Turkey Hill from Lancaster, PA.
There are others, these are just a few off the top of my head. There is one brand that no longer is produced that I miss, although my heart is praising every supernatural being in non-existence for the fact. Golden Sun Potato Chips. These were the most incredible potato chips that were made in small batches by a family in Slatington, PA. While I say small batches, I mean compared to Lays, Herrs, etc. They were available in stores throughout the Lehigh Vally, at least. I've never found a replacement for these. When I heard the families children were not going to continue the business when their parents retired I was shocked. I bought every box and bag I could get my hands on, but that wasn't much because many other people were doing the same.
PilerKhaaaaan07 is coming! PilerKhaaaaan07 is coming! PilerKhaaaaan07 is coming! PilerKhaaaaan07 is coming!
Can you guess why the group theme is currently featuring SF? Didn't think so.
Credit goes to Rosemary Clooney for this with her song "The Land of Hatchy Milatchy." The song was used as the theme song for a kids show of the same name that used to air on our local ABC affiliate. That damn show was one of my earliest TV addictions. Speaking of addictions, the story that circulated after the show was canceled was that Miss Judy (the host) was in rehab for drug addiction... would explain a lot, I guess. Take a look here for a link to a brief video: Hatchy Milatchy.
Oh you-play the whole day and you don't go to bed
In the Land of FipiLele
Mommies and Daddies are put there instead
In the Land of FipiLele
Hundreds of bunnies lay Easter eggs
In the Land of FipiLele
Ride on a pony with candy strip legs
In the Land of FipiLele
Each day is always a big holiday
Birthdays and parties galore
Dollies and bicycles given away
Whenever you walk in a store
When I return then I never will leave
The Land of FipiLele
If you want to go all you do is believe
In the Land of FipiLele
Audio: Share a great love song.
