My plants are doing wonderfully! They're planted between the front walkway & front porch & thriving. Our kitchen sink clogged yesterday & 4 applications of Drano proved to be unsuccessful & I finally gave up. When Pete got home he was able to successfully unclog the pipe by blocking the drain & filling 1 side of the sink with water, then plunging the other side, then letting the sink-full of water go & wham, it was clear! The FD business meeting went well & today I'm trying to get signed up for a 3-day weekend EMS conference in Austin along with an EMS Safety class that will be offered there in November. Andrew's 26th birthday Tuesday!
On this day in 2008, The Dark Knight, the fifth film in the big-screen Batman series, opens in theaters around the United States, six months after the death of one of its stars, Heath Ledger, who played the Joker. The Dark Knight beat out the previous record-holder, 2007’s Spider-Man 3,
to score the highest-grossing opening weekend of any movie in history,
raking in some $158 million. Ledger, who received an Academy Award
nomination for his performance in Brokeback Mountain (2005), died at age 28 from an accidental prescription-drug overdose on January 22, 2008.
Heath Ledger was born April 4, 1979, in Perth, Australia, and as a
teenager acted in Australian television shows and films. His first
Hollywood hit was 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), which was followed by roles in such films as The Patriot (2000), Monster’s Ball (2000), A Knight’s Tale (2001), The Four Feathers (2002), Ned Kelly (2003) and The Brothers Grimm (2003). Ledger received numerous accolades, including a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance in Brokeback Mountain, in which he played Wyoming ranch hand Ennis Del Mar, who has a homosexual affair with rodeo rider Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal). Following the success of Brokeback Mountain, Ledger went on to play one of several incarnations of the music icon Bob Dylan in 2007’s I’m Not There.
The Dark Knight, which (like its immediate predecessor, Batman Begins)
was directed by Christopher Nolan and starred Christian Bale in the
title role, was in post-production when Ledger was found dead at his New York City apartment. Intense media speculation followed his death, which was later ruled accidental. The Dark Knight
marked Ledger’s first appearance as the Joker, Batman’s maniacal
nemesis. Reviews of Ledger’s performance were almost universally
excellent, and buzz began about a possible posthumous Oscar nomination.
Jack Nicholson played the character in 1989’s Batman, the first installment in the modern film series, which starred Michael Keaton as the masked crime fighter.
At the time of his death, Ledger was in the midst of filming The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, which was co-written and directed by Terry Gilliam (Brazil, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas).
Shut down for two months, production on the film was finally completed
when three other actors played variations on Ledger’s character. It was
later reported that the three actors--Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin
Farrell--would donate their pay from the film to Ledger’s young
daughter, Matilda, who had not yet been included in her father’s will
(which left his estate to his parents and sisters) at the time of his
death. Matilda’s mother is the actress Michelle Williams, Ledger’s
co-star in Brokeback Mountain and his fiancée from 2004 to 2007.
In September 2008, Ledger’s father announced the family had decided to donate Heath’s entire estate to Matilda.
Disneyland officially opened its doors in Anaheim, California. Today, the park hosts more than 14 million visitors annually.
Here's a newsflash for you - teenagers are insane! They gripe & complain even when there's no reason to gripe & complain. & most of the time their brains don't work right because they have all those hormones racing through their bodies. Sometimes it's our job as parents to be the sane one in the room.
How tall is actress Meryl Streep, who portrayed 6'2" Julia Child in the 2009 film Julie & Julia?
5'6".
Place your grill in a protected area so gusts of wind won't smother your party in smoke.
Sanctimonious:
Hypocritically pious or devout.
Given the recent scandals in his personal life, the once highly regarded senator now seems more sanctimonious than saintly.
There's nothing sacred about "sanctimonious" - at least not anymore. But in the early 17th century, the English adjective was still sometimes used to describe someone truly holy or pious (a sense that recalls the meaning of the word's Latin parent, sanctimonia). Shakespeare used both the "holy" & "holier-than-thou" senses in his plays, referring to the "sanctimonious" (that is, "holy") ceremonies of marriage in The Tempest, & describing "the sanctimonious pirate that went to sea with the 10 Commandments but scraped 1 out of the table" in Measure for Measure. (Apparently, the pirate found the restriction on stealing a bit too inconvenient.)
Semiformal:
Men: Dark business suit (usually worsted wool), matching vest (optional), white shirt, conservative tie, dressy leather shoes & (dark) dress socks.
Women: Short afternoon or cocktail dress or long dressy skirt & top.
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ASL Sentence Examples:
1. I'm hot.
2. I'm tired of cooking every night. Let's eat out for a change.
3. I've been looking for the library, where is it?
4. Long time no see!
5. My friend told me you have a problem; what's up with that?
6. Nice to meet you.
7. No way!
8. nothing to it, no biggie, no big deal
9. One minute, please.
10. Please email me.
11. Please put it down.
12. See you later.
13. Show me the three cards.
14. Stop picking on the little girl. Just leave her alone!
15. That's not true!
16. Try to think positive.
17. What are you doing tonight?
18. What did you say?
19. What is your favorite movie?
20. What time will pizza be delivered?
21. Where are you learning sign?
22. Who is your teacher?
23. Would you please hold on, we're not done talking.
24. You go straight down and make a right then a quick left; you will find a candy machine there.
25. You sign very well!
26. Are you looking for trouble?
27. Be careful driving.
28. Can I help you?
29. darn it
30. Did you see my blog?
31. Do you have any coffee?
32. Do you know that…
33. Do you need help with homework?
34. Do you understand me?
35. don't like, do not like, does not like, dislike
36. Don't worry.
37. excuse me, pardon me, would you please excuse me…
38. Forget it.
39. good luck
40. hey (as a good way to get a person's attention)
41. Holy cow, there were five cars involved in an accident on the parkway.
42. Hurry up!
43. I am not too sure.
44. I don't care.
45. I don't think so.
46. I got ice cream but I am not hungry, do you want some?
47. I heard a rumor that you are married, is it true?
48. I love you (applies to friendship and/or romance)
49. I overslept and was late for school. I'm in trouble!
50. I want to learn more ASL!
51. I'm cold.
52. Your clothes smell so bad. Have you washed them? Never?
53. Are you sure?
54. bear with me / be patient
55. Can you finger-spell again please?
56. Did you email me?
57. Did you spit on that boy? Why?
58. Do you have Facebook?
59. Do you know the teacher?
60. Do you think your children should have flu shots?
61. don't know, do not know, dunno
62. don't want, do not want
63. Excuse me, I have to leave in a hurry, would you please move your car.
64. For example
65. Good idea.
66. Happy Birthday
67. Hold on, please.
68. How's your family?
69. I am not stupid!
70. I ate already.
71. I don't remember the teacher.
72. I got a flat tire, what should I do?
73. I haven't seen you in a long time.
74. I like to watch TV
75. I need to go home.
76. I torn up the letter!
77. I'll come back later.
78. I'm happy to see you.
79. I'm sorry.
80. It's nothing new.
81. Let's practice signing.
82. My friend and I went out to see a movie called "Avatar".
83. nah (wave-no)
84. No rush! (take your time)
85. Not yet.
86. oh, really?
87. Please don't force me, I am really tired.
88. Please let me know.
89. Please write it down.
90. Should I go to the parent-teacher meeting?
91. Sorry! I overslept.
92. thank you, thanks
93. Try not to drink and drive.
94. What are you doing?
95. What happened?
96. What is your name?
and MUCH more!
ASL Sentence Examples:
1. I'm hot.
2. I'm tired of cooking every night. Let's eat out for a change.
3. I've been looking for the library, where is it?
4. Long time no see!
5. My friend told me you have a problem; what's up with that?
6. Nice to meet you.
7. No way!
8. nothing to it, no biggie, no big deal
9. One minute, please.
10. Please email me.
11. Please put it down.
12. See you later.
13. Show me the three cards.
14. Stop picking on the little girl. Just leave her alone!
15. That's not true!
16. Try to think positive.
17. What are you doing tonight?
18. What did you say?
19. What is your favorite movie?
20. What time will pizza be delivered?
21. Where are you learning sign?
22. Who is your teacher?
23. Would you please hold on, we're not done talking.
24. You go straight down and make a right then a quick left; you will find a candy machine there.
25. You sign very well!
26. Are you looking for trouble?
27. Be careful driving.
28. Can I help you?
29. darn it
30. Did you see my blog?
31. Do you have any coffee?
32. Do you know that…
33. Do you need help with homework?
34. Do you understand me?
35. don't like, do not like, does not like, dislike
36. Don't worry.
37. excuse me, pardon me, would you please excuse me…
38. Forget it.
39. good luck
40. hey (as a good way to get a person's attention)
41. Holy cow, there were five cars involved in an accident on the parkway.
42. Hurry up!
43. I am not too sure.
44. I don't care.
45. I don't think so.
46. I got ice cream but I am not hungry, do you want some?
47. I heard a rumor that you are married, is it true?
48. I love you (applies to friendship and/or romance)
49. I overslept and was late for school. I'm in trouble!
50. I want to learn more ASL!
51. I'm cold.
52. Your clothes smell so bad. Have you washed them? Never?
53. Are you sure?
54. bear with me / be patient
55. Can you finger-spell again please?
56. Did you email me?
57. Did you spit on that boy? Why?
58. Do you have Facebook?
59. Do you know the teacher?
60. Do you think your children should have flu shots?
61. don't know, do not know, dunno
62. don't want, do not want
63. Excuse me, I have to leave in a hurry, would you please move your car.
64. For example
65. Good idea.
66. Happy Birthday
67. Hold on, please.
68. How's your family?
69. I am not stupid!
70. I ate already.
71. I don't remember the teacher.
72. I got a flat tire, what should I do?
73. I haven't seen you in a long time.
74. I like to watch TV
75. I need to go home.
76. I torn up the letter!
77. I'll come back later.
78. I'm happy to see you.
79. I'm sorry.
80. It's nothing new.
81. Let's practice signing.
82. My friend and I went out to see a movie called "Avatar".
83. nah (wave-no)
84. No rush! (take your time)
85. Not yet.
86. oh, really?
87. Please don't force me, I am really tired.
88. Please let me know.
89. Please write it down.
90. Should I go to the parent-teacher meeting?
91. Sorry! I overslept.
92. thank you, thanks
93. Try not to drink and drive.
94. What are you doing?
95. What happened?
96. What is your name?
and MUCH more!
What bird’s flight inspired the Wright Brothers to develop a wing warping system for maneuvering and banking aircraft?
When leaving someone a voicemail, be sure to let the person know a good time for them to call you back. This eliminates 'phone tag.'
Which language is the most, 2nd most, & 3rd most widely spoken by native speakers?
A. Spanish
B. Mandarin Chinese
C. Hindi
Which layer of the atmosphere is the highest, 2nd highest, & 3rd highest?
A. Troposphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Stratosphere
BCA. So the troposphere is the layer closest to the earth's surface; the stratosphere is above that, & the mesosphere is higher still, from 40 miles up. Dress warmly.
Which of these people were prominent during the Revolutionary War?
Jefferson Davis, Benedict Arnold, Paul Revere, Alexander Stephens, Robert E. Lee, Charles Cornwallis.
You got rid of all your toxic friends who made you want to eat all the time. Stop dieting.
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