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Missy, 40ish, wage slave, fandom old, writer, raconteur. Ballads, Songs and Snatches: The Art of Julian Sands coming sometime in 2026; biography to follow in the future.
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mods are asleep so i'm posting 2007 Orange Cassidy
November 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
mods are asleep so i'm posting 2007 Orange Cassidy
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Her First Biscuits (1909) marked the film debut of Mary Pickford. On IMDb her role is listed as "Biscuit Victim"
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Her First Biscuits (1909) marked the film debut of Mary Pickford. On IMDb her role is listed as "Biscuit Victim"
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For about 8 million TV homes; our sorta long national nightmare is over.
Disney and YouTube TV have announced an end to their carriage beef. Disney networks like ABC and ESPN have been dark on YouTube TV since October 30. Channels and recordings currently are returning to YouTube.
The Disney-YouTube TV Standoff Is Finally Over
Disney and YouTube TV have announced an end to their carriage beef. Disney networks like ABC and ESPN have been dark on YouTube TV since October 30. Channels and recordings currently are returning to YouTube.
www.vulture.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
For about 8 million TV homes; our sorta long national nightmare is over.
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I think Mike Johnson's lies like this are often best understood as being directed at an audience of one. Less about shaping the narrative, more about reassuring trump that he's on his side.
Mike Johnson accuses Democrats of "trying to manufacture some sort of hoax that the president something to do with Epstein. It is absurd ... they have Trump derangement syndrome."
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I think Mike Johnson's lies like this are often best understood as being directed at an audience of one. Less about shaping the narrative, more about reassuring trump that he's on his side.
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I no longer use "moron"
So I will not say that a person—a Fed governor!!—who claims that immigration has been a major source of housing inflation is "a moron."
Instead I'll say that he is "uninformed" about home-construction biz, median rent or purchase prices from immigrants, etc
Also, a bigot.
So I will not say that a person—a Fed governor!!—who claims that immigration has been a major source of housing inflation is "a moron."
Instead I'll say that he is "uninformed" about home-construction biz, median rent or purchase prices from immigrants, etc
Also, a bigot.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran: "Cutting down net migration to 0, potentially even negative because of the deportations that have been occurring, I think is very deflationary."
November 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I no longer use "moron"
So I will not say that a person—a Fed governor!!—who claims that immigration has been a major source of housing inflation is "a moron."
Instead I'll say that he is "uninformed" about home-construction biz, median rent or purchase prices from immigrants, etc
Also, a bigot.
So I will not say that a person—a Fed governor!!—who claims that immigration has been a major source of housing inflation is "a moron."
Instead I'll say that he is "uninformed" about home-construction biz, median rent or purchase prices from immigrants, etc
Also, a bigot.
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good gig if you can get it
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
good gig if you can get it
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Way to put out that fire, sir.
Trump just told reporters on Air Force One that he hasn’t ruled out a pardon for Ghislane Maxwell
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Way to put out that fire, sir.
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Hello Mr. Insurance Company I would like to purchase a comprehensive health insurance plan for 1 dollar. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
TRUMP: We’re going to give Americans the money to buy health insurance
REPORTER: But won’t they buy it from
Insurance companies?
TRUMP: Ahhh. Some may. I mean they’ll be negotiating prices
REPORTER: But won’t they buy it from
Insurance companies?
TRUMP: Ahhh. Some may. I mean they’ll be negotiating prices
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Hello Mr. Insurance Company I would like to purchase a comprehensive health insurance plan for 1 dollar. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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Whatever Trump is desperately covering up about Epstein, it’s clearly so bad that he thinks it could destroy him
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Whatever Trump is desperately covering up about Epstein, it’s clearly so bad that he thinks it could destroy him
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Love 2 go to the doctor and not know what body part they’re analyzing
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Love 2 go to the doctor and not know what body part they’re analyzing
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quite a hill to die on this late in the war
Dershowitz: The predecessor on your show described Epstein as a convicted pedophile. He pleaded guilty to one count of having sex for money with a 17-year-and-10-month-old person. That’s not a pedophile.
November 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
quite a hill to die on this late in the war
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Like when I have $10 in my pocket and go "negotiate" the price of a Big Mac at McDonald's.
Me: "I would like that sandwich for $3."
McD's: "It costs $7 or you don't get it."
Me: "Ok, then."
Me: "I would like that sandwich for $3."
McD's: "It costs $7 or you don't get it."
Me: "Ok, then."
TRUMP: We’re going to give Americans the money to buy health insurance
REPORTER: But won’t they buy it from
Insurance companies?
TRUMP: Ahhh. Some may. I mean they’ll be negotiating prices
REPORTER: But won’t they buy it from
Insurance companies?
TRUMP: Ahhh. Some may. I mean they’ll be negotiating prices
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Like when I have $10 in my pocket and go "negotiate" the price of a Big Mac at McDonald's.
Me: "I would like that sandwich for $3."
McD's: "It costs $7 or you don't get it."
Me: "Ok, then."
Me: "I would like that sandwich for $3."
McD's: "It costs $7 or you don't get it."
Me: "Ok, then."
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Remembering Louise Brooks, born on this day, 1906.
November 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Remembering Louise Brooks, born on this day, 1906.
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Happy weekend.
November 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Happy weekend.
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They say that when you play "Strawberry Fields Forever" backwards, it says "Bring Back Keebler Pizzarias"
November 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
They say that when you play "Strawberry Fields Forever" backwards, it says "Bring Back Keebler Pizzarias"
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When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
Health Insurance Claim Denied? See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes
Learn how to request your health insurance claim file, which can include details about what your insurer is saying about you and your case.
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 AM
When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
You have a right to see this file.
(Published May 2023)
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November 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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NBC was dead last in 1980, but c'mon: This is a night of must-see TV if ever there were one. Turn cable into *this* and watch the ratings soar [to where they were two years ago]
youtu.be/A8YvHVtwlqo?...
youtu.be/A8YvHVtwlqo?...
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
NBC was dead last in 1980, but c'mon: This is a night of must-see TV if ever there were one. Turn cable into *this* and watch the ratings soar [to where they were two years ago]
youtu.be/A8YvHVtwlqo?...
youtu.be/A8YvHVtwlqo?...
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OK, Jen, but did the writers of your Apple TV show get this message? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1pD...
Jennifer Aniston "The More You Know" on NBC (1995)
YouTube video by BETAMAX - VHS - SUPER 8
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:16 AM
OK, Jen, but did the writers of your Apple TV show get this message? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1pD...
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NBC "Sunday Lineup" (1981) featuring Casey Kasem
YouTube video by BETAMAX - VHS - SUPER 8
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Can't find a full episode, but here's a segment featuring a real DJ legend (Gary Owens) with an acting legend who played a DJ (Tim Reid) at a...DJ competition. It just smells like 1980.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTL9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTL9...
November 15, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Can't find a full episode, but here's a segment featuring a real DJ legend (Gary Owens) with an acting legend who played a DJ (Tim Reid) at a...DJ competition. It just smells like 1980.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTL9...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTL9...
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I'm now obsessed with GAMES PEOPLE PLAY www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Jb...
Games People Play promo, 1980
YouTube video by Chuck D's All-New Classic TV Clubhouse
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I'm now obsessed with GAMES PEOPLE PLAY www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Jb...