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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:21 AM
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A DAY IN THE LOUNGE FOR MONDAY, September 08, 2003





Good Monday everybody and welcome to Mondays 'IN' The Undergroundrailroad ! . How is everyone doing today? Well, today we're going to jump start our week with a luscious, creamy, scrumptious Cheesecake from the famous JUNIORS RESTAURANT in none other than BROOKLYN, NEW YORK! I have to tell you that I have tasted this Cheesecake and there is nothing like it!

There is a book Welcome to Junior's: remembering Brooklyn with recipes and memories from its favorite restaurant, by Marvin Rosen. It describes in detail Junior's significant success as a restaurant "(a place where politicians eat comfortably alongside teachers and taxi drivers") and recipes that you can attempt to try.

DO YOU DARE?


___________________________________________________________



Leon Harris To CNN, SEE YA!

"I've done everything I could do at CNN". Those are the words of Leon Harris, anchor of CNN LIVE TODAY, who is leaving the network after 20 years to work for ABC affiliate Washington's WJLA.


I will miss Leon Harris and his international presence at CNN, something I think CNN took for granted, too long. Leon Harris, who celebrated his 20th year with CNN this summer, was being shifted and moved all over the CNN line-up. In the past two years, he has shifted from early morning to mid-afternoon to his current late-morning slot. Leon told The Washington Post he found it a "bit disconcerting" that at times even he did not know where he could be found on the giant network. Lately, viewers could find Leon substituting for vacationing news anchors on American Morning then suddenly back to another time slot as simply a "news reader". Why wasn't Leon Harris receiving those high profile gigs as many of his colleagues such as Anderson Cooper, Paula Zahn and Bill Hemmer?

A little background. Leon Harris joined CNN in 1983 as a camera man. He has served as anchor for CNN Live Today, CNN Presents, Early Edition, Prime News and The World Today. He also covered the unfolding events during 9-11 from CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta. In addition to that, he has covered major breaking news stories such as the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, in which the network received an EMMY Award. He was also a presence during the Los Angleles riots in 1991 conducting many man-on-the-street interviews for CNN's live coverage. Leon has been honored with many awards which included Best Newscaster in the 17th and 19th annual CableACE award and was the recipient of the Louis R. Lautier Memorial Award.

Leon Harris attended Ohio University earning a bachelor's degree and graduating cum laude.

Leon Harris seems content and secure in his career move to Washington's capital. He reflects on his departure from CNN in this way, "It was a matter of reaching a point in my career where it was just time to try something different." "The one thing I don't want to lose is the menu I have to order from every day. When I come in , I'm doing national stuff, international stuff, stuff out in outer space. This market is such a unique blend of all that."

Personally, I'm going to miss Leon Harris in that CNN anchor seat. He was such an inspiration to so many people who looked forward to his segments. However, I will look forward to seeing him in another venue and the new contributions he will make in Washington. He will continue to be a role model and inspiration for so many African-American journalists. Leon Harris paved the way for blacks who found it difficult finding a comfortable place in international broadcast journalism.

Today, CNN is promoting a new lineup including a program for Paula Zahn, PAULA ZAHN NOW . In that promotion they mention Paula Zahn's "experience". Well, Leon Harris has that same "experience" and so much the better for ABC and WJLA.

For now, Mr. Harris goes to Washington! Much luck my long time CNN Anchor.
_________________________________________________



BUSH BILLIONS CAN BUY YOU A LOT!

WE all know that last night * went before the nation and the world to request 87 BILLION DOLLARS to "do what is neccesary" to win the war on terrorism.

According to a variety of sources 87B can buy a LOT! For example, 49B could provide a LOT of health care for this country in one year. Also you could actually purchase DELL COMPUTERS and AOL with 87 Billion (this according to CNN). Senator Bob Graham, one of our Presidential Candidates for 2004, explained last night 87 Billion could provide new transportation systems and improve our nation's highways and bridges. Senator Graham also said that 87 Billion was less then or equal to the national education budget.

I don't know about you, but this staggering amount of money is difficult for *ME* to comprehend. I think this country is increasingly skeptical of the long and difficult mission in Iraq. Last night I composed letters to all my elected officials and I urge everyone with the same concerns to do the same.

Congress.org is an excellent web-site if you would like a simple and easy format to write letters to your elected officials. I urge everyone to make their voice heard.

_________________________________________________________

The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder





______________________________________________________

Questions of the Day!

OK, today we're going to try something a little different. It's time for NAME THAT COMMERCIAL TRIVIA . Can you name this TV commercial in 3 notes? ALL of the commercials are recent (just saw a few today, 9/8/03) and are shown on ALL the major networks( ie CNN, MSNBC, ABC, etc. )

Ok, this is how it works. I will give you a three word (or less!) "hint" and YOU will name the commercial by completing the phrase and name the product/service being advertised.

Example: WHERE"S THE ____? Where's the Beef? WENDYS

OK, here we go!
________________________________________________________________________

1. Their my _________!

2. New _________________?

3. Life needs _______________.

4. Let's _______________!

5. Remember, this ___________!

6. Can you _________________?

7. I'm sorry that _______________.

______________________________________

OK Gang, I'm OUTTA! See you next Monday 'IN' The Undergroundrailroad!


Undergroundrailroad
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rbnyc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:26 AM
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1. I win...
...because I don't know ANY of these:

1. Their my _________!

2. New _________________?

3. Life needs _______________.

4. Let's _______________!

5. Remember, this ___________!

6. Can you _________________?

7. I'm sorry that _______________.


I don't watch enough TV to know them! Woo-Hoo!

Anyway, Happy Monday. And I still want to go to lunch with you, when I get better.

:)
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 01:18 PM
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13. Well hello RBNYC! Your FAMOUS! Your a BRIDE! Congratulations!




I read all about your Wedding in NEWSDAY! Congratulations!

I have been so worried about you and I'm so happy that your back to the Undergroundrailroad to kick off our week! How are you feeling?

Yes! We are going out to lunch when your feeling better! That's a date!!

For now, here's a (((HUG))) from me to you!


BTW, I wrote about you in my Monday Daily! Here's a reprint!

THE ACCIDENTAL BRIDE

Sunday, I stumbled out of my bed and turned on the coffee pot. In New York our local news comes on early, around 6:00 AM. I also went outside to collect my Newspapers (NY TImes, Newsday, and The NY Post). As I listened to the broadcast, I heard the anchor reporting a story about a bride-to-be and her husband getting married in the hospital. She in her bed and her groom standing next to her. I heard the anchor say, "she wasn't going to let him get away". I then opened up my Newspaper and found the same story. Soon, this story was all over the local and national media. But the REAL surprise was when I went to DU and found that this story had even a more profound meaning that whooped me right upside the head.

Our VERY OWN DU'er, RBNYC, was the bride! Now by this time the coffee was flowing fast and heavy with excitement and joy. First I'm glad that RB is OK, but the determination did not surprise me in the least. RB was claiming her man and nothing was going to keep her intransitive senses down!

DU spirt is difficult to explain, DUers have greatness, the spirit to WIN, SUCCEED, PRVAIL and to NOT give up! RB showed the world a thing or two about The Democratic Underground's unequaled ambition and the desire, in an inordinate manner, to advance in a praiseworthy manner, even if it's to the Wedding Alter in her hospital bed.

Congratulations RBNYC! A Bride AND a DUer

__________________________________________________________________


GET WELL SOON RB!








Mina
Undergroundrailroad

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pmbryant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:32 AM
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2. Howdy!
Edited on Mon Sep-08-03 11:33 AM by pmbryant
Hi UGRR! Great daily thread, as always. How do you do it? ;-)

Thanks for pointing out how much money $87,000,000,000 really is. It can be easy to forget and/or lose track when such giant sums are passed around routinely. It's also over $300 for every single man, woman, and child in the United States.

Alas, thanks to poor reception and lack of cable, I don't get any commercial networks at my house (well enough to watch, at least). So I've got absolutely no clue about any of these taglines. So I'll just have to fill them in with whatever comes to mind.


1. Their my _________!

They're my shoes!

2. New _________________?

New President?

3. Life needs _______________.

Life needs a lack of Republican lies

4. Let's _______________!

Let's get rid of Bush next November!

5. Remember, this ___________!

Remember, this is our best chance to take our country back!

6. Can you _________________?

Can you help?

7. I'm sorry that _______________.

I'm sorry that Bush proved to be even more of a lying, corrupt cheat than I expected him to be.


:hi:

--Peter
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rbnyc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:35 AM
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3. Well done. (nt)
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pmbryant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:36 AM
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4. Thanks!
:bounce:

--Peter
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 01:26 PM
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14. Howdy Peter! SO glad you stopped in to say hello today!
First I want to thank you for those kind words. As always they are appreciated so very VERY much.

Now, to question number 2. New_______? New President???
Well, Peter, I'm going to give you EXTRA points because YES! I would just love that answer! I love ALL of your answers and that was very well done Peter!!

Also, thank you for pointing out your stats It's also over $300 for every single man, woman, and child in the United States.

WHAT AN OUTRAGE. This man has NO concept about money. It's so sad, so very sad.

Well Peter, thank you for dropping in to say hello to me today. You always say or do something that always makes me smile.

Love,




Mina
Undergroundrailroad

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pmbryant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 02:17 PM
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17. You are too kind
Seems I've been away for several Mondays in a row now and I missed reading your daily thread.

:bounce:

--Peter
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 03:01 PM
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19. Thanks. I'll see ya next week!
Mina :hi:
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:38 AM
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5. Good Morning, Mina!
I have to say, I don't know any of the commercial trivia questions. Sorry! :shrug: So I'll just take the opportunity to say hi. :hi:
Have a terrific day!
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 02:00 PM
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15. Hello Aristus! Thanks for stopping in to say hello!
Oh, no! I'm starting to wonder if this (commercial trivia) was a good idea. But, how sweet that you stopped in to say hello! I promise, next week back to our questions. I really enjoy the responses. SO I miss it. :)

Have a good week Aristus!

Love and well, here's a (((hug)))




Mina
Undergroundrailroad
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Aristus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 02:01 PM
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16. Thanks, babe.
Back at ya! :hug:

See you soon!
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 03:03 PM
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20. Thanks.
Mina :hi:
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blazinjason Donating Member (132 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:44 AM
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6. Good Monday Mina! I was getting worried about you !
Mina, you outBACK did yourself today! WOW! Great job, very professional. I think I now look forward to Mondays because of your newsletter! Just so you know, you have FANS UGRR. I print out your daily and circulate it. Perhaps I could get some hints for your questions, LOL, because I don't know even ONE. But I'll see if I can get some help from my co-workers. Let ALL them sign up on DU to meet and greet you and other DUers.

Mina, I'm really sorry Leon Harris is leaving CNN. My wife sent CNN an email about it. They had a good thing and didn't even know how to use it.

Well, today I am at a loss for the answers, but I'll get back to you.

Have a good day Mina, and DU.

BJ
Houston, TX

PS Oh, great BOONDOCK'S cartoon.
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 02:21 PM
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18. Hi BJ! How are you? Thanks for stopping in today!!
BJ, thanks for all those kind remarks. I am humbled to be in the service of The Democratic Underground. I appreciate the kind words you posted and please tell your co-workers to join DU! Please tell them to send me a pm and I will make sure they good their proper welcome in the DU Lounge.

Yes, Leon Harris leaving CNN is going to be a huge loss to them. He is a brilliant journalists. He always put the viewers first and I NEVER heard him say an unkind thing to anyone at all.

Next week we return to the questions!

Thanks BJ and have a good rest of your week!

Love, oh, and here's a hug BJ




Mina
Undergroundrailroad
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blazinjason Donating Member (132 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 05:59 PM
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31. Hey Mina, thanks for the hug. Back at ya. OK, I'm going to
try and answer #3. I showed this to a co-worker and he is certain of this one.

The answer to #3 is Life needs SELF HELP - AOL


Let me know Mina.

Thanks, BJ

PS: If he's correct, I buy lunch for him!
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 06:21 PM
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32. Get the credit card out! Your buying!


Life needs self help - AOL.

Have a good lunch BJ!

-Mina :hi:
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blazinjason Donating Member (132 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 07:18 PM
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37. Thanks Mina.
BJ :hi:
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GoGo1 Donating Member (203 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:55 AM
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7. Hi Mina. Good Monday ! Great Daily Today!!
Thanks for a wonderful daily today. I have the same question that another poster asks, how do you do it?

What a great picture of Leon Harris and I will miss him at CNN also. Perhaps I could locate a streaming video and view his new show. I don't live in Washington.

Thanks for the link to Congress.org. I, in fact, will use that link to write to my elected officials. I hope President Bush is impeached. What a horrible situation he has put our country in. President Al Gore should just step in and take over but I know that just can't happen.

Thanks for a fantastic Monday Daily Mina. Thanks Democratic Underground!

GoGo
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 03:54 PM
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23. Hi GoGo! How are you feeling today? Thanks for stopping in to say hello.
Thanks for your kind words about the daily. Those are very much appreciated and mean a great deal to me.

WOW! Another Leon Harris fan in the Undergroundrailroad today! I like your idea about locating a link for streaming video. I will also look for a link and when I find it I will post it in this Monday Thread. Thanks for your Leon Harris comments!

I am also glad that you are utilizing the link, Congress.or, to write your elected officials about * (that's the pResidnet) and his request for 87 BILLION DOLLARS! I still believe in old fashion grass roots politics. It worked during the Civil Rights movement and it will continue to work now.

Once again Go-Go, thanks for your comments and for your visit today in the Undergroundrailroad.

Here's a (((HUG))) GoGO .

LOVE,




Mina
Undergroundrailroad

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catpower2000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:57 AM
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8. Good morning Mina!
This is a wonderful day for me today. Today is my 18th day smoke-free! I'm feeling better every day. It's tough, but I'm proud of myself and trying to find the positive in every day, instead of feeling sorry for myself. Wish me luck!

Also, something happened that I can't share, but it really is going to make my life so much better. And I am very thankful to the fine mods and admins here at DU!!

My work is about to get a lot better too! Someone who was very bad for the office (negative energy galore!) is going to be leaving tomorrow and boy oh boy, we are all just thrilled! We are looking forward to moving forward in the practice and having all positive people on staff! There is a lot of that going on in my life right now--negative and cruel people are leaving, and wonderful people are coming in!

The daily today is just great. All that info about Mr. Harris is very interesting. I know him from CNN and always found him to be a calming, intelligent anchor. Good luck to him with his new endeavors!

I could really eat a piece of that cheesecake, but I'm watching the ole' food intake since I quit smoking, so I will have to be content with the very delicious ripe and juicy cantelope I brought with me to work. Not too much to complain about there!

I'm sorry to say I have no idea of any of the trivia answers today--I do watch TV, but maybe the phrases are too vague? Or maybe I'm just not too bright. :)

Have a great day Mina, and thanks for another great thread! Take care! :hug:

Cat

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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 04:20 PM
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25. Hello Cat! Congratulations on your 18th smoke free day. Good Luck!
Thanks for your comments, very much appreciated and I'm happy we have another Leon Harris fan in the Undergroundrailroad! I agree with your assessment of Leon's demeanor at the CNN Anchor Desk. He is so totally calm, professional and knowledgeable! He really stood out in the CNN line-up and I always looked forward to checking out his suit and tie. The total package is now for ABC to gain, and I'm sure he will be utilized. Good Luck Leon!


Next week we go back to our format of questions and answers. I see that the Commercial Trivia is not working out as well as I had expected. Actually, all the hints are quite easy if you are a CNN/MSNBC watcher. As a matter of fact, each of those commercials play at least a dozen times a day.

Well, thanks for dropping in to say hello Cat and here's a good-luck hug!




Mina
Undergroundrailroad
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demnan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 11:57 AM
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9. As always, excellent and informative
I'll be looking forward to seeing Leon on channel 7. They sure have a star lineup compared to a few years ago, don't they?
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 04:40 PM
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26. Demnan welcome to Mondays 'IN' The Undergroundrailroad.
Welcome to the Undergroundrailroad! A place where we hang on Mondays to meet, greet and have questions of the day. Thanks for stopping in to say hello and I want to "thank you" for those very nice compliments. I appreciate those very very much. Thanks!

And another vote (they count in The Undergroundrailroad) for Leon Harris! Yes, I will look forward to his new format and from what I understand, channel 7 plans to utilize his talents, substantially.

Thanks for dropping in today to say hello.

Best wishes,



Mina
Undergroundrailroad

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BigMcLargehuge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 12:40 PM
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10. Happy Monday undergroundrailroad!
I had no idea Aaron Brown had been with CNN for 20 years... I wish him luck at his new gig... Let's hope he raises the standard of TV journalism at ABC.

As for the questions today, I am not a TV guy (unless it's Adult Swim) but I'll give it a shot. Any jingle/catchphrase I can't name I'll create a new product for. How's that?

1. Their my _________! 1. Their my new breasts! Bob's House of Silicone, Hollywood CA.

2. New _________________? 2. New leg? Modern Prosthetics Incorporated.

3. Life needs _______________. 3. Life needs less of you in it. The Bad Samaratans, dial 1-800-we-don't-care

4. Let's ____________. 4. Let's all buy a giant SUV and run over the protestors! Hummer H2.

5. Remember, ______________. , 5. Remember, this is only a test. If this had been a real commrercial you would already want to buy something! Wal Mart

6. Can you ___________? 6. Can you hear me now? Verizon. I guess they heard the collective bargaining folks too, because they just averted a strike.

7. I'm sorry that _______________. 7. I'm sorry that I got your dog pregnant. Jack Daniels USA

______________________________________
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 05:09 PM
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27. I think we *might* have a winner in BigMcLargehuge!! Hey, I missed you!
Thanks BigMcLargehuge for stopping in to the Undergroundrailroad. WOW! It's been a while. So how are things going? I should have had some technical questions prepared so that our readers can watch you do your thing!

OK, one question I have for you. WHO is Aaron Brown? The CNN Anchor I was speaking about today is Leon Harris . His picture is featured in my daily. I'm not sure if he's going to return to CNN before his departure. He starts his new job in October.

OK, time for me to grade your exam:

Here goes:

1. Their my new breasts! Bob's House of Silicone, Hollywood CA. No

2. New leg? Modern Prosthetics Incorporated. No

3. Life needs less of you in it. The Bad Samaratans, dial 1-800-we-don't-care. No

4. Let's all buy a giant SUV and run over the protestors! Hummer H2. No

5. Remember, this is only a test. If this had been a real commrercial you would already want to buy something! Wal Mart No

6. Can you ___________? 6. Can you hear me now? Verizon. I guess they heard the collective bargaining folks too, because they just averted a strike. YES!



7. I'm sorry that I got your dog pregnant. Jack Daniels USA No

_______________________________________________________________________________

Wow, wow, WOW! Very nice!!

Thanks for dropping in and playing along. I had a good time reading those.

Oh, btw, who is this guy???



Love and a (((Hug))) from the teacher:


Best wishes,




Mina
Undergroundrailroad
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BigMcLargehuge Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 05:12 PM
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28. I meant Leon Harris...
Edited on Mon Sep-08-03 05:14 PM by BigMcLargehuge
don't know why in the hell I typed Aaron Brown, he's an ass...

Oh well. Hope you had a good chuckle at my answers.

FYI, I don't know who the guy is becauyse the picture didn't come through.

:)
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 05:22 PM
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29. I just loved your answers! Let's try this again. Can you hear me now?
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 12:41 PM
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11. Hi Mina!!! Good to see you again!
:hi:

Junior's sounds like the kind of place my taste buds would love, but my waist line would hate! :D

I am feeling tag line stupid today - usually I remember commercials. :shrug:

Anyway, here's your golf cart fix!

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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 05:31 PM
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30. Oh thanks goodness! *FOCUS ON MOVING GOLF CART x 6*
Why am I so in love with that golf cart? Should I go and purchase some golf clubs and try to learn how to play? Well, this is a virtual golf cart, so, I suppose I just like the rolling image and the gentleman in it. He looks so cool, so, 'oh well another day, time to 'roll' home'.

OK. ENOUGH OF THIS RX for the day. How are you GOP? How is life treating you today.

Here is a tight (((hug)))


See you and the cart next Monday :hi:

Much love,



Mina
Undergroundrailroad

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AnnabelLee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 12:51 PM
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12. Good Monday to you, Mina!
:hi:

I don't know the answers to any of the questions; like rbnyc, I don't watch enough TV!

Even though I don't watch much TV, I was appalled the last time I saw Leon Harris on CNN--they had relegated him to introducing the puff-y segments in their new 'zine program American Stories. Why Paula Zahn has been decided upon as the favorite there is beyond me. (Actually, I have an idea, but I won't go into that now). Leon is a much better journalist, IMO, & he's just as pleasant, if not more so, to look at. I hate to see him leave CNN, but his talents aren't being utilized there, so more power to him as he goes to WJLA. CNN's loss is D.C.'s gain.
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 06:42 PM
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33. Hi AnnabelLee, thanks for stopping in to the Undergroundrailroad,


to say hello!

Al, don't worry, my attempt at something new and different was not a good idea. Well, out of 7 questions, 2 were answered correctly. If you use Peter's responses then they're all correct! That was a very good job of improvising on his part. Stop in next week, where I will bring back the daily questions, real questions for me to read and respond to.

Now regarding Leon Harris. Your reaction was the exact same reaction my mother had. She saw him on CNN's American Morning and she was shocked that he was sitting in the anchor seat, reading news, while the non-vacationing counter part had all the news segments and Leon had none. It really was a total embarrassment to CNN and Leon. I'm grateful for your kind words towards Leon Harris. This thread has been such a tribute to him. SO many people know who he is and have posted support on his behalf.

More power to Leon Harris, I agree!

A toast Al, to Leon and DU!



Thanks for stopping in AL to say hello.

Love,


Mina :hi:



Mina
Undergroundrailroad
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Seneca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 03:04 PM
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21. Good Afternoon!
Thank you so much for the Boondocks!

I won't answer the questions on the grounds I may reveal my profound ignorance. :-)
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 06:50 PM
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34. Hi Seneca. Welcome to Mondays 'IN' The Undergroundrailroad!
Welcome to the Undergroundrailroad where pop/politics meets and greets while we jump start the week ahead.

Thanks for The Boondocks shout out!

Normally, we don't have trivia questions. I went out on a limb (to far, I might add) to try this but next week we will return to our usual format of questions and answers ( you always get a response from me!).

Once again, thanks for stopping in and have a great rest of your week.

Best wishes,




Mina
Undergroundrailroad

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blueseas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 03:23 PM
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22. Hello All
I have been so busy, that in the last few months all I could do was read DU - LIFELINE to what was happening in the political world.

I too am sorry that Leon Harris is leaving CNN :-(

Anyway, I just stopped in to say hello and wish everyone a great week.

UGRR - you have the best dailies.



Love ya,

cluedin

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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 06:58 PM
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35. Well let me roll out the red carpet !



Well, well, well! Red carpet treatment is required for THIS visit to The Undergroundrailroad . I'm glad you stopped in to say hello to me today. And thanks so much for that compliment Cluedin! That was very very kind.

Well, I'm going to allow you to proceed down the carpet. Don't forget, the door is always open for you in the UGRR.

Love ya,




Mina
Undergroundrailroad
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cally Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 04:12 PM
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24. Hi UGRR
Great post as always. I agree with others----You Have Fans!

Well, I ignore the commercials. Every once in awhile my family will mention what happened on a commercial, I will be sitting there and I have no recollection of it. So I have no idea what the answers are.

I'm waiting for some informed DUer to answer the questions. I'm curious now. :-)
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 07:14 PM
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36. Oh, I've got to get that Red Carpet OUT! My sister's here to visit!


Well Hello Cally and thanks for dropping into the Undergroundrailroad to say hello !

Thanks for those compliments. I am humbled by them and appreciate your comments very much.

Well, we have 7 questions and only 2 correct answers. Trivia is not for this daily. The questions (real questions) will return next week. I understand just what you mean, ignoring commercials. The commercials that were selected for this daily were SO outrageous that even I took note. Plus they replay them over and over again.

Once again Cally, thanks for stopping in to say hello and the door is always open for you in the UGRR.

Love,



Mina
Undergroundrailroad
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cally Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 07:18 PM
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38. I like the red carpet!
Thanks Sis! :loveya:

Now DUers, please don't make me watch the commercials and will someone answer the trivia!

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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 07:38 PM
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41. Good! Smile for the cameras!
-Mina :hi:
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jmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 07:24 PM
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39. mmm...cheesecake. That's one of my favorite food groups.
Thanks for the great daily! I love today's Boondocks. The sad thing about it is though, that I could picture Bush saying something that stupid. After all Reagan did claim trees cause pollution.

Last night I wanted to throw something at my tv while watching the speech. For that kind of money we could pay for six more Big Digs in Boston and still have billions left over.

Hope my DU mom is having a great day!
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 07:35 PM
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40. More Red Carpet Arrivals. My DU Daughter is here!



JAZZY J! How are you doing? Thanks for dropping in to say hello and sharing wonderful thoughts of Cheesecake!


See, I like the comparisons to what 87 BILLION DOLLARS is to the real world because I think the American people really don't have a grasp on the staggering amount of money that is! Perhaps someone might think oh, well, they will just "print" the money (much like my money machine graphic is doing!). JJ thanks for making that point.

Your DU Mom is having a great day.

Here's a hug JJ

Love,

Mom
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undergroundrailroad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-08-03 09:26 PM
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42. Answers to questions

cingular Wireless

There my minutes and I'm keeping it plan.



Microsoft

Let's slide !


Viagra

Did you get a hair cut Bob? Bob, did you loose weight?, NEW JACKET BOB?





FEDEX

I'm sorry FEDEX came when they said they would
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MaineDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Sep-09-03 09:00 AM
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43. Happy Tuesday
SOrry I'm a day late but I couldn't miss the Monday daily! Thanks, Mina. Umm, about that cheesecake...you are such a threat to my weight-loss! Cyber calories don't count though. :D

Thanks for the Boondocks. He is so "right-on"!!!

I think CNN has no idea whom they should keep or let go. I can't stand that shrill Paula Zahn and they give her her own show. Ewwww. Good luck, Leon!

I'm ignorant of those answers, as well. And I watch a lot of tv!

Have a great week and I'll look for you again next week, same time same channel! :)
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