Coffee Break with Liz and Kate » Archive for September 2009
Liz’s rant: Red squirrels, baby bats and dried leaves
PrintSo I’m on the phone with my dad over the weekend, when he interrupts me. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a red squirrel around here before.” I’m thinking, “Well, that’s nice. Shouldn’t you save your martinis until after lunch?” Thank goodness he went on to explain. For the first time in years, he’d actually witnessed a red squirrel in he and mom’s back yard while we were talking. He’d seen them before, just never in this neck of … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – A Whopper of a Baby Story
PrintWhy is it that whenever you get a group of women together, specifically mothers, somehow the conversation will inevitably, and almost without fail, turn to the topic of childbirth? Maybe it’s because we know that our only truly sympathetic and understanding audience on the topic is other women who have gone through the same thing. Try as we might, and heaven knows we have tried, mere words cannot begin to describe to a man the … Read entire article »
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Twilight Zone – The Host to be a Movie
PrintStephenie Meyer, author of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” reveals on her website that The Host will be made into a major motion picture. The rights to Meyer’s 2008 novel The Host, a love story involving humans possessed by aliens, have been picked up by producers Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz and Nick Wechsler as a potential follow-up to her successful “Twilight” books and movies, according to Variety. No studio is attached yet, though “Lord of … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rant: Christmas in September
Print Before any of you start with me, understand that I love Christmas. It’s by far my favorite time of the year – and indeed the most wonderful time of the year (thank you, Johnny Mathis). Just not in September. Seriously, I about dropped my teeth as I walked through a couple of stores last week and spied the zombie and Freddie Kruger costumes right next to the over-sized inflatable Mickey’s Christmas Carol yard ornaments. At that point, … Read entire article »
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FREE POPCORN FRIDAY – Spanish 8 Theaters
PrintHere’s an FYI for Utah County Coffee Break readers…Spanish 8 Theaters is now OPEN under new ownership and new management. You know how much I LOVE the movies and I am so excited my favorite theater has now re-opened. I was having movie with-drawls for a few weeks there. This Friday only, Oct 2., is a FREE POPCORN FRIDAY!!! You get a Free large popcorn with every ticket purchased. How could anyone resist the lure of fresh … Read entire article »
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Friday Night at the Movies – Reviews of
Fame 2009, Pandorum, Surrogates & The Informant
PrintThis week at the movies…Reviews of Fame, Pandorum, Surrogates, & The Informant Fame 2009 Rating: PG [See Full Rating] for thematic material including teen drinking, a sexual situation and language Genre: Musical and Performing Arts Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Kay Panabaker, Bebe Neuwirth Director: Kevin Tancharoen A reinvention of the original Oscar®-winning hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – These Odd Facts
PrintThe very first bomb dropped by the Allies on Berlin in World War II killed the only elephant in the Berlin Zoo. Weatherman Willard Scott was the first Ronald McDonald. If one places a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death. (Who was the sadist who discovered this??) Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to s-l-o-w film down so you could see his moves. That’s the … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – how to use your cell for coupons
PrintBetcha didn’t know… how to use your cell phone for coupons. Have you ever been out shopping and wish you had coupons for the stores nearby? The latest cell technology can send savings targeted for your location to your cell phone. Register your number for free at Cellfire.com or 8Coupons.com. (There services work with most providers.) You’ll get texts with deals for retailers near you. Just show the cashier your virtual “coupon” at checkout to get … Read entire article »
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Twilight Zone – New Moon Soundtrack Playlist
PrintHere it is…the playlist for the New Moon Soundtrack to be released on Oct. 20. You can pre-order the New Moon Soundtrack from Amazon.com DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE — MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX BAND OF SKULLS — FRIENDS THOM YORKE — HEARING DAMAGE LYKKE LI — POSSIBILITY THE KILLERS — A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG ANYA MARINA — SATELLITE HEART MUSE — I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON REMIX) BON IVER & ST. VINCENT — ROSYLN BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB — DONE ALL … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades -Super Easy and Yummy Chicken and Dumplings
PrintToday, dear overworked I-don’t-even-have-time-to-think-so-how-am-I-supposed-to-find-time-to-cook readers, I present to you another one of my “Cheater” recipes. FYI…a “Cheater” recipe is a quick and easy recipe that uses mostly store bought ready made ingredients and just a little bit of ingenuity to turn it into a delicious tasting homemade dish. It seems I may be making good use of my cheater ideas in the near future, as I have now re-entered the world of working outside of the … Read entire article »
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Liz’s rants: Study this…
Print Call it a morning ritual, but I must get my morning dose of Wall Street Journal’s radio program on waking. It goes hand in hand with the cup(s) of coffee. Yesterday’s broadcast brought laughter – and a bit of disgust – as I listened. Some researchers from I-don’t-know-where had done a study, learning that a person is more likely to die as the result of a bee sting than shark attack. More likely to die in … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – These Odd Facts
Print A rat can last longer without water than a camel. Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it will digest itself. The dot over the letter “i” is called a tittle. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top. A female ferret will die … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – how to make you plants grow faster
PrintBetcha didn’t know… how to make your plants grow faster. Just take your used coffee grounds and add some to the soil as fertilizer. The coffee grounds are loaded with nitrogen and other nutrients houseplants and flowers love. Print … Read entire article »
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Betcha Didn’t Know – This FREE way to learn another language
PrintBetcha didn’t know… this FREE way to learn another language. Just log on to LiveMocha.com. This site offers free lessons in 10 different languages. Not only are you taught words, pronunciations, and grammar, but you can also connect with native speakers for extra practice. Print … Read entire article »
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Kate’s Escapades – More on the Ongoing Saga of My Mailman Hates Me
PrintIt’s been a calm few weeks between me and my mailman. It’s almost as if he’s been trying to get back into my good graces, or possibly lull me into a false sense of trust and security. You see, my mailman and I just don’t get along. We have a long history, the two of us…and let me tell you, none of it is good. If you haven’t already had the chance to read My … Read entire article »
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