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Your overall point about business being driven out of state (and out of country) is well taken. The health insurance issue is, however, separate from the workers comp problem, which is a situation out of control. Of course, if it's true that we could have some form of national health care cheaper than the hodge podge of programs we have now..... Or, if you want to look at the big, big picture, maybe Matt Miller is on to something (idealistic though it may be) with his 2% solution.

I will never sleep again. Thanks. Ben, most people would turn you away I don’t listen to a word they say They don’t see you as I do I wish they would try to I’m sure they’d think again If they had a friend like Ben (a friend) Like Ben (like Ben) Like Ben

There's a pretty healthy yell in Won't Get Fooled Again. Also, there's a Rick Derringer song that they used to use in the scream contest on KROQ years ago. Can't remember the name. Meanwhile, back in Venice.....

Noyt getting the link here, Craig. It is working OK for me. Now, if only you had photos of Mr. & Ms. Tommy and the German couple.

In the midnight hour she cried - "more, more, more" With a rebel yell she cried - "more, more, more" In the midnight hour babe - "more, more, more" With a rebel yell - "more, more, more" More, more, more. [sorry, tommy, couldn't stay focused.]

With all deference due the East Coast, I think you are missing out. A number of years ago, perhaps in anticipation of the changeover in Hong Kong, an enterprising realtor began selling real estate in the San Gabriel Valley, and in particular in Monterey Park (touted as "the Beverly Hills of the San Gabriel Valley"), to soon to be Chinese expats. The result is an amazing collection of places (though unfortunately, I've only gotten to Lake Spring). These are explored in some detail on Chowhound although too frequently from a cheap eats standpoint. (Come to think of it Tissue should wiegh in here.) Even outside Monterey Park, Yujean Kang in Pasadena has an inventive cuisine with a very good wine list. Also detailing the San Gabriel Valley scene is Jonathan Gold in Counter Intelligence and in his LA Weekly columns. Surely, several of the top 5 in the US are here.

No guts, no glory.

Have you been taking notes again?

The word is about, there's something evolving, whatever may come, the world keeps revolving They say the next big thing is here, that the revolution's near, but to me it seems quite clear that it's all just a little bit of history repeating

As you know, Agent Tommy, it's the Company's policy to conduct an immediate, comprehensive debriefing to prevent loss of critical data and distractions caused by thoughts of bedding Jennifer Garner.

When your eyes return to your skull, I'm sure you'll fill us in. I am curious if the early grave would have resulted from exertion or bad traction. Having never been to Bologna, I don't have a clue about the structure/widowmaker. Hey, it just occurred to me! Are there gonna be photos? You did buy a camera after all.

Wow! Off to a great start. Did you walk on the roof of the Duomo in Milan? Now, aren't there more details? Venice, for example. And letting me know he's a-waiting. He's a-waiting ohh there. Yeah.

Wasn't there a Kliban thing to the effect of... Love to eat those mousies Mousies what I love to eat Bite their little heads off And eat their little feet.

What were Albert Finney and Susannah York (?) eating in that Tom Jones scene?

Right. And play UB 40 doing Rat in the Kitchen really loudly.

McDonald's, BK (your chance to weigh in on Bayless and Ray), KFC, Wendy's, Carl's, Fatburger, Taco Bell, Del Taco, In N Out, Tommy's, Koo Koo Roo, Whataburger, Chipotle, Domino's, Pizza Hut, etc. What say you?

I'm thinking of cloning Britney Spears. What sort of pullet do you think will result? Which is better the Tube Snake Boogie or the Tripe Face Boogie and, of course, why? Would the involvement of the Wine Clip change either of your answers?

Guess that's the Old Europe.

Here's where I meant to post this. Here's some recent Wells' picks in Burgundy. http://www.patriciawells.com/reviews/iht/iht.htm You could certainly make it to Reims and back for lunch at Les Boyer--but it would be a hassle. The new Robuchon place might be worth a look and since there are no reservations you could be flexible on timing. As for the shallow pockets, there's the prix fixe at L'Os a Moelle and the seafood at Taira.

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The other night I was shopping at Ralphs. Suddenly, I started feeling guilty. Then I woke up. Whew! That was a close one. When I was awake I went to Mayfair.

Presumably he has permanent wood.

Of course, that's why we love doing it.

Actually, I'd have more respect for the guy if he hadn't come up with the charity angle. It smacks of a guilty conscience.