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posted by txpoollover, April 30, 2004 15:53 | link | comments
Today is Arbor Day . Today is a good day to fire your gardner and yard crew!
More and more , I see these gas guzzling smoking, noisy machines, as many as
a crew of five Mexicans, mowing and blowing and trimming, on small 1/3 acre
lots. This is an outrageous intrusion. The noise level is deafening.
What did people do 40 years ago? Mow themselves? Cancel your gym
membership, get some excersize. Trim your trees, plant your garden yourself.
I am going to work on cleaning up the pollution, and noise in my neighborhood.
plant a tree! No crepe myrtles near the pool, please. read : Tree Planting
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse, quieting noise pollution
posted by txpoollover, April 30, 2004 04:53 | link | comments (1)
Thursday, April 29, 2004
Time to swim! It's in the 90's in California's Bay area
Good thing your keepin cool in Chicago, Robin
posted by txpoollover, April 29, 2004 16:11 | link | comments (2)
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Shoppers, you not only have a choice between a regular shopping cart, and a "race car"shopping cart, designed to resemble a race car ,complete with steering wheel. ( to keep that precious future Nascar fan entertained).
You can now work off that fat ass, while pushing a grocery cart down the isle!
Excercize while you shop! for all the frozen pizzas, potato chips and sodie pops, your cart can hold.
'Trim Trolley' Helps Burn Calories , more :Tesco: trim trolleys
... chain Tuesday. The "Trim Trolley" allows the shopper to select different levels of resistance, making it harder to push.
posted by txpoollover, April 28, 2004 05:26 | link | comments
100 degree temps recorded in California,
help! the heat wave is heading thisa way!
posted by txpoollover, April 28, 2004 04:46 | link | comments
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Drastic measures for drastic times
Don't drink and drive!
LIFE lesson learned by dying
Albert Lea Tribune - Albert Lea,MN,USA
... the day's events was a mock accident involving two cars ... has
known
people involved in real accidents,
read how these students died:
<http://www.albertleatribune.com/articles/2004/04/27/news/news1.txt>
posted by txpoollover, April 27, 2004 16:27 | link | comments
Monday, April 26, 2004
It is dangerous out there! Watch out ! Pull over to talk, or email. Shut up and drive!
... Drivers are frequently seen talking on cell phones while driving 70
mph ... more than 25 percent of all police-reported accidents involving
fatalities, injuries and ...
<http://gainesvillesun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040426/LOCAL/204260323/1007
posted by txpoollover, April 26, 2004 19:31 | link | comments
Smokin' Pot in the 2000's .I have never met a pot-head that wasn't highly addicted, they have to smoke many times daily.True, I have never seen someone get violently angry, or even upset It is natures cure for all that ails. I love a pot-head, they will never lose their cool. Pot smokers are always very interesting and imaginative.Marijuana is still very much, illegal in most states. I am against anything that makes me cough. I have smoked it, mostly back in my 2 pack a day ciggy days,the hacking and coughing mostly negated any "high". I am for legalizing it. I don't like the fact that you buy a baggy from a "dude" , he may have a cadaver in his trunk, from a drug deal that went sour. I am against methamphetamines, and cocaine and most prescription and legal drugs. The laws need to be changed on marijuana. Read:
Make Peace With Pot
By ERIC SCHLOSSER
The current war on marijuana is a monumental waste of money and a source of pointless misery.
posted by txpoollover, April 26, 2004 05:12 | link | comments
Sunday, April 25, 2004
Albertsons starts self-scan shoppingThe Metroplex is the second market in the country to get Shop 'n Scan technology. Albertsons says the scanners give shoppers more choices; the manufacturer says they help cut costs.
The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/business/8310677.htm
Shoppers, look for fewer sales clerks at your Albertson's grocery store. The newest and latest cost cutting for the grocery business is "scan your own" groceries. I tried it , I think I could get used to it. I am often unsure which item is the sale item. Stores no longer ticket each item showing the price. I often have to discover, I have selected the wrong item, instead of the sale item. Another thing this 10 for $10 is good and often is a great buy. Except when you buy , say 10 catons of tomatoes. They will go bad before they get eaten. I bought 20 bags of top soil and compost, thinking, I had to buy lots of 10. When you scan your own groceries, you will see you pay $1 for each item. More tricks and deception. Next big shopping day is May Day coming up !
more on scanning: KioskCom Industry News
posted by txpoollover, April 25, 2004 19:25 | link | comments
Saturday, April 24, 2004
"J' Lo aints gots nuttin' on us, chile"
Read a wierd story about fat girls:
from News of the Weird 845, by Chuck Shepherd, April 18, 2004
* A 2003 British documentary, "Fat Girls and Feeders," debuting on Australian TV in April 2004, profiled an Arizona couple, "Gina"
(once one of the world's largest women) and her husband "Mark" (who has a sensual or psychological desire that she be ever-larger).
Because Gina is apparently comfortable with her role, Mark is merely an "enabler" in the "fat administration" subculture, but more
dominant men are called "feeders," who may even "grow" their partners by pouring liquid fat down their throats. Gina once
weighed 825 lbs. (with a 92-inch waist) but had settled down at around 400. The filmmaker's point is said to be that objectifying
fat women is only somewhat more offensive than objectifying thin ones.
Fat Girls and Feeders - TvRadioReviews - www.smh.com.au
posted by txpoollover, April 24, 2004 10:34 | link | comments
Friday, April 23, 2004
Today is Clean Air Fair & Bike Rally!
Main Street , Fort Worth, Texas. Free activities include: 13-mile bike ride (registration required), alternative fuel vehicle display, music by Texas songcrafter Brian Burns, and more than 60 environmental displays
http://www.fortworthgov.org/DEM/caf2004.htm
Get up , put down the candy, forget the beer!
throw out the ciggy's and breathe fresh air, time to live!
read this:
| Fat Chance by John Feffer Legislatures across the country are saying: It's all about you. You and your mid-afternoon candy bars. http://tompaine.com/feature2.cfm/ID/10273 |
posted by txpoollover, April 23, 2004 13:03 | link | comments
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Schwarzenegger's Hummer retrofit still in 1st gear
Today is Earth Day! EPA - Earth Day 2004 ,
Find Earth Day events : Earth Day 2004 - EnviroLink Resource Guide
posted by txpoollover, April 22, 2004 21:56 | link | comments
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Does anyone remember "Ted Macks Amatuer Hour", A show on tv in the
50's and 60's, featured alot of bad musical guests, sponsored by "Geratol"
"for iron poor, tired blood" Ted Mack would hold up this brown bottle of
a vitamin tonic, between guests. I remember people playing accordians
and ukulele's, all praised and thanked by Ted. Something like today's
AMERICAN IDOL, Without Simon. Many more of you will remember
The Gong Show about bad musical, and comedy acts , that were so bad
they were hilarious, for example "the unknown comic". One of the earliest
shows to review musical recordings was Classic TV Shows - Dick Clark's American Bandstand,
A really well liked record was given high ratings by at least 2 teens. When
Dick Clark asked "why did you like this record", the answer was almost always,
"its got a good beat, and it's easy to dance to". That's all that is really important,
in any good song. - keep on dancin'! - Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, April 21, 2004 23:30 | link | comments
You do not have to be present to vote!
You must vote this election!!
Find your state and then apply for a ballot
It's easy , Do it now , just 6 months to election
click here: Vote America, Vote! Absentee Ballot Information
posted by txpoollover, April 21, 2004 03:32 | link | comments
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posted by txpoollover, April 21, 2004 02:12 | link | comments
Monday, April 19, 2004
$29.99, That is the average price of what people are willing to gamble on , or risk being a waste of money. Since I have been on the internet , I am seeing more and more crap and bullshit . Amazing the amount of bogus "free" stuff ,porn , spam and virus, worms etc. to clog up the works.
I wonder if anything is ever FREE !
FREE , would have to be followed by " this is no bullshit!"
I am a member of the BBB , Better Business Bureau, I am looking into
The new way to do business in these times is to trick and deceive,
Not me! Not at Watersprite Pools, or Askpoolboy.com or any other business of mine, we do not use the $99.99 trick, oh yes it works and has been used in retail and in business forever it seems, but any trickery or deception is a way to steal from and fool shoppers, I am sick of it. I am sick of any time my bank card is used it is getting charged to re-new and duplicate charges are being made. How many times have you been over-charged at the auto shop? the grocers? One has to scutinize each purchace, read and understand everything! the internet is worse! The deception and piracy is outrageous!
check this: A free award winning e-zine - Internet ScamBusters
posted by txpoollover, April 19, 2004 14:14 | link | comments
Sunday, April 18, 2004
Mo and Ro are riding our bikes to the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival today!
One of the many benefits of living in a thriving city in a great spring climate.
Main Street Arts Festival :: Home ::
| ... MAIN ST. showcases a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, performance artists and street performers on the ... |
posted by txpoollover, April 18, 2004 07:06 | link | comments
Saturday, April 17, 2004
This is extreme revenge!
Cyclist Jailed for Slashing Vehicles' Tires
I get angry and frightened by motor traffic, especially on a bike, not a motorcycle! , forget it, on these highways. This is a world of hustle and bustle and push and shove, Go go, go! Everyone has go fever, as my old Dad would say. One solution is to ride your nearest bike trail Trinity Trails, or another is join a bike club. The Fort Worth Bicycling Association Home Page
BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS FOR THE CYCLIST
Do You Ride a Bicycle With or Against Traffic?
more here : Membership
posted by txpoollover, April 17, 2004 05:35 | link | comments
Friday, April 16, 2004
Ro and Mo are just getting into gardening . I was really feeling good about my planting some tomatoes and peppers. I planted a Bougainvilla, that I hope will climb my fence. I planted some potted plants that I had for 10 years. Then the last one did'nt get planted yet ,was a huge Yucca. Some thieving bastards came in the middle of the night and stold my plants and 2 Boston ferns. I hate thieves. It seems that plant lovers and lovers of nature would not steal. Maybe their is a black market for potted ferns. Oh well taken again. Step back and regroup.I will have to investigate and learn more Spanish, to find out if anyone knows anything.
I now have a sign on my front door in Spanish, it says "Do not knock on door unless you are expected." I have seen Clockwork Orange. I am not interested in hearing about The Jehovas Witnesses. I don't want to purchase anything sold door to door. I will keep an eye out, in my neighborhood. I'm joining my neighborhood crime watch. I feel lucky, I haven't been robbed, by my neighbors in the 4 years I have been in my little house. Watch Out !- Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, April 16, 2004 19:46 | link | comments
That's it . I will no longer complain about getting up and going to work everyday, scooping leaves out of pools at near 50. I didn't know anyone was alive at this old geezers age ,much less going to a job of work everyday !
Read this: World's Oldest Worker Quits at 104
A man billed as the world's oldest worker is calling it quits.
posted by txpoollover, April 16, 2004 05:37 | link | comments
Thursday, April 15, 2004
U.S. Acts to End Web-Site Tax Scam
The government is asking a federal court to shut down what it charged is a wide-ranging system of tax fraud that has misled about 100,000 taxpayers into...
Tax scams , There are many popular ways to fool people into paying thousands ,to not pay taxes , check this site:
| ... Hall of Tax Scams, ... Exhibit: BREAKING NEWS REGARDING TAX SCAMS. |
posted by txpoollover, April 15, 2004 19:40 | link | comments
Paying taxes today or not?
Today is the deadline to pay your taxes, if that is what you choose to do . If you are owed money by the IRS, you may also, be penalized for failure to file.
If you are dodging your taxes, you may be a large corporation, and doing so quite legally.
read: Artful Dodging
by Robert B. Reich
Guess who picks up the slack when corporations skirt taxes?
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posted by txpoollover, April 15, 2004 05:36 | link | comments (1)
Wednesday, April 14, 2004
I really do love it here in old Cowtown, Fort Worth, Texas.
I complain alot about traffic and crowds. This is a popular
destination,and a fast growing population and economy.
I don't think I would have been as easily able to have
a successful business in my native Charleston, S.C. , or
Savannah, Ga. , where I moved here from in 1994.
I have alot of ambitious goals and plans for my small
business. The pool business, is beginning to boom now.
It gets hotter than hell here. Everyone has a swimming
pool ,or wants one here. Just fly over DFW airport, look
down at all the pools in all the backyards below. With
alot dedication and smarts we'll make it here. Mo and Ro
Fort Worth, Texas our town. ~ The Txpoollover
City of Fort Worth, Texas Web Site Welcomes You
posted by txpoollover, April 14, 2004 05:05 | link | comments (2)
Fort Worth, Texas. My home aka Cowtown. This is where the West begins.
Voted among most livable: By the numbers, Tarrant shines
As of Monday, Cowtown is one of nine major American cities named "America's Most Livable Communities."
check out: America's Most Livable Communities home
Fort Worth, Texas Information Provided by the Fort Worth ...
posted by txpoollover, April 14, 2004 04:37 | link | comments
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Tax time again, as the average shopper gets ready to file, read this:
Corporate Tax Holidays
Almost two-thirds of America's corporations paid no federal income taxes during the late 1990's. That indicates an immediate need to overhaul the system.
posted by txpoollover, April 13, 2004 19:41 | link | comments
posted by txpoollover, April 13, 2004 04:56 | link | comments
Monday, April 12, 2004
Wow what an ordeal! I have learned my lesson. I will not open suspicious emails. I had an ex employee's email sent to my personal email. I opened it and an unbelievably huge amount of porno crap loaded and changed my Internet Explorer. I just got it restored. On top of all that The entire state of Texas computer for DSL went down. I am back! Listen and heed this advice DO NOT OPEN EMAIL YOU ARE NOT SURE OF! Spammers are getting smart sending porn and pecker enlargement ads , that seem to be from someone you know,and sending Hey Mo! Re: order , etc. I hate spam and the spyware and all the bullshit people are obviously buying, I think dick enlargement cream would stop if some ignorant dumbass guys and girls would not buy dumb crap that is advertised. I see daily something or another "free" , If anything is ever free it won't be found on the internet for certain. I will try to make up for alot of lost time manana-adios -Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, April 12, 2004 20:41 | link | comments (8)
Sunday, April 11, 2004
"When someone keeps an entire part of their life a secret from you, it's fascinating and frightening"- Charlotte Rampling as Sarah Morton
I saw an excellent film Swimming Pool (2003) I have been wanting to see this since it first appeared at The Angelika in Dallas. It has everything a pool lover could want . Suspense, great looking nude women, Charlotte Rampling, and Ludivine Sagnier . A beautiful film in France in mostly English with some sub-titles. We don't get really good films here in the U.S.A., theaters don't show independent and foreign films. This thrilling movie, never has a dull moment. lots of surprises. A must see for all on a rainy day. Go buy, or rent it! on Mo Kellogs scale a 5 star *****
Swimming Pool by Francois Ozon - Trailer
posted by txpoollover, April 11, 2004 11:41 | link | comments (1)
Saturday, April 10, 2004
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More and more research is suggesting that depression can impact heart health. Now a recent study in postmenopausal women revealed that even a mild case of the blues may increase the risk of developing heart disease down the road. When you feel a blue mood coming on, cut it short by spending time with good friends or going for a brisk walk. | |
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posted by txpoollover, April 10, 2004 05:57 | link | comments
Friday, April 09, 2004
So you think John Wayne was tough, when he would take a sharp knife, cut into a snake bite and suck out the venom, Read this:
Mexican Woman Performs Own Caesarian to Save Baby
Full Coverageposted by txpoollover, April 09, 2004 06:13 | link | comments
Thursday, April 08, 2004
Actors Whip Easter Bunny at Church Show
Newsday, NY - 7 hours ago
GLASSPORT, Pa. ... upset when a church trying to teach about Jesus' crucifixion
Easter Bunny Whipped by Pa. Church Group - FOX News
and more »
People who attended Saturday's show , quoted performers as saying, "There is no Easter bunny," and described the show as being a demonstration of how Jesus was crucified.
Melissa Salzmann, who brought her 4-year-old son J.T., said the program was inappropriate for young children. "He was crying and asking me why the bunny was being whipped," Salzmann said.
Kids are now going to have nightmares about a favorite fantasy figure, The Easter Bunny. What are they going to attack next Santie Claus, and the Tooth Fairy??
posted by txpoollover, April 08, 2004 19:46 | link | comments
Today in History: 1994 Smoking banned in Pentagon & all US military bases.
I remember just about everywhere you went in public, people smoked, It did'nt bother me because I smoked close to 2 packs of fags a day myself. My dad said that he began smoking when he was in the U.S. Airforce, breaks were for smokers. He started smoking in order to get a break.The saying was "smoke 'em if you got 'em" Dad no longer smokes, I quit over 7 years ago. I wonder how many smokers are there, that once held a ciggy to look cool, now have to hold a small microphone to a hole in their throat to rasp out a few words. I coughed and hacked, since I was about 16, believing I looked "adult" and suave like Bogart, and John Wayne. Both among many, who died a miserable death from lung cancer. I see many movies, that have alot of smoking, I think it encourages youngsters to do the same, it did for me.
I never quit because I did not want a constant craving.I did stop smoking, I never did have cravings, I am healthy and I rarely cough, ride my bike and do the work, that would exhuast many 20 year olds. You can quit! It is easier than you think. Don't smoke!
posted by txpoollover, April 08, 2004 05:48 | link | comments (1)
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
The latest fashion must-have: eyeball jewelery...
tattoos, piercings of the eyebrows, nipples, and "down below".
every hairstyle imaginable, usually spiked and shaved, and now this..
to be seen at a shopping mall near you.-Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, April 07, 2004 19:38 | link | comments
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posted by txpoollover, April 07, 2004 06:04 | link | comments
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Nearly sideswiped today near some road construction, a female cell-phone talker zoomed right past a large hole and equipment 50 mph est. in a quiet res. neighborhood. I hate driving, Ro you almost got that catalogue done? I am ready to retire, In need of a vacation-MK
Today's Road Rage:
At long last, the book is closed on the weirdest case of road rage I've ever tailed at close range. You might recall the chain of events of Friday , San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego,CA,USA
more: Sentencing, restitution put brakes on road rage saga
posted by txpoollover, April 06, 2004 20:20 | link | comments (1)
Cell phones everywhere, and just what is everyone talking about. Chit-chat, idle waste of breath. Now the cell phone is a camera, along with being a source for games, television, and more, Cell phones are often a very poor quality camera and video recorder.
Some gyms ban camera phones - 09/24/03 and are used for : Phone-cams, Moblogs and Public Nudity.
I bought a camera phone and it sucks, it also cost an additional $15 per month to use this feature. I cancelled it, and my cell phone is just a phone now. While waiting for new brakes to be put on my truck,$560, Waiting long long time,I shopped and shopped.
I found my latest toy that I want, at Radio Shack, a miniature video camera, camera,voice recorder, and mp3 player all in one. The size of a candy bar Panasonic Consumer Electronics - D-snap Digital Cameras , $399.99 What did I buy ? A candy bar,Cadbury Royal Dark $1.09
posted by txpoollover, April 06, 2004 06:40 | link | comments
Monday, April 05, 2004
posted by txpoollover, April 05, 2004 20:56 | link | comments
Lost in Translation, See it! ***~3 star rating by Mo
"The more you know who you are and what you want, the less you let things upset you".- Bob Harris (Bill Murray, LIT)
It is race week here in Old Cowtown. Big deal. Front pages, all the news shows thousands flocking to the Texas Motor Speedway, blocking interstate travel.. The latest, closest finish ever 0.028 SECONDS . I don't go to sporting events, and I dread crowds and hate noise. Some people like crowds, and heavy alkehol, pot and drug consumption, mixed with sweat , and noise. It sounds like a nightmare to me.I went to a NASCAR race once. The beer buzz was o.k., but the noise unbearable. The best part was seeing the wrecks. It's pretty bad to get pleasure from watching disaster. That's why people slow down to look at every roadside wreck. The desire to see real life drama and blood.
I stayed home and rode my bike, got plants and topsoil to plant this week. I saw on HBO, Good Girl, The (2002) A very good movie, Jennifer Aniston, is just too good looking, to be believable as a plain clerk at a retail store, married to a worthless pot-head painter. Very realistic film to me, these characters I have known in my life. The other film I saw was Lost in Translation (2003) Perfect movie for a rainy afternoon, Bill Murray is the best.Tokyo,fascinating. Scarlett Johansson, beautiful, I love those pink panties, (thongs should be flushed) . Not, a typical Hollywood love story . Funny, I laughed when "Bob" got stuck on the "treadmill". I want to keep this, to see again soon. Ro let's see it again. - Mo Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, April 05, 2004 06:28 | link | comments (2)
Sunday, April 04, 2004
Daylight savings time! Now I can ride my bike till 8!
Well its 04/04/04 today, thats got to be holiday! Maybe at 4:44 today I will celebrate! Must go out today and shop for gifs! Happy 444!
posted by txpoollover, April 04, 2004 05:37 | link | comments
Saturday, April 03, 2004
I listen to music on Music Choice on Direct satellite, I have it connected to stereo speakers inside and out.I hear tunes I have never heard and then find them on Amazon.com if I want to hear more. My favorite is Americana, I can hear music that never gets airplay on commercial radio. Graham Parsons, The Bastard sons of Johnny Cash, The Vulgar Boatmen, John Prine & Nancy Griffith and many Texas favorites.
Now coming to internet: Music Choice to offer downloads I love it, next I want satellite radio. I never want to hear a screaming car commercial again!, or ads for home re-finance , ads of any kind are sickening.- MO Kellogs
posted by txpoollover, April 03, 2004 10:25 | link | comments (1)
Friday, April 02, 2004
from NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno":
"Kerry said he likes rap and hip-hop, and he also reiterated his stand on equal pay for bitches and ho's ..."
posted by txpoollover, April 02, 2004 20:48 | link | comments
I prefer email as a method of communication. I hear the phone ring,I cringe, hoping that it is Ro, or mom, or my sisters,or someone I would like to talk to.I don't know why people want to shout, and get upset,about a pool, I don't want to hear shouting, "a party this weekend, my pool is green"! I have heard this a thousand times. People get the invitations sent the flowers, the catering, but they neglected the pool.We have 12 hours to get the pool clear!
Remember the days before answering machines, or caller I.D.? I once had a 3rd floor apartment, I used to race to answer the phone , then too late, they hung up!
We are working hard to have a question and answer forum, about pool related questions."askpoolboy.com" I get calls at 8 and 9 pm, my bedtime. In most cases calls after 9pm are usually something that I don't need to worry about that late at night. I signed up for the do-not call list. It does helps control,unsolicited phone calls.I do continue to get calls from charities, since it is allowed under the do not call law. Email is something I have been able to mostly control. I have one email address for news groups, one for business, one for Ebay and auctions, other email addresses for personal email. I read email in 2 accounts twice daily.
This idea by Google could work,I just wonder how intrusive this may be. I have one email account,that has so much spam, or Bulk mail, I have no idea, if any of it is legit.
A way to Google search mail. , I'll keep an eye on this. Read about new email service:
E-Mail Ads Raise Fears Over Privacy
Search engine Google Inc. announced Thursday that it is launching a free, Web-based e-mail service that will hold far more mail than rival services but...
posted by txpoollover, April 02, 2004 07:06 | link | comments
Thursday, April 01, 2004
April 1, Is usually is the day for pulling pranks, and cruel jokes, that are often not funny, just foolish. I believe the day was thought by many as the first day of the new year , because of differing calenders in ancient times.April Fool's Day—Origin and History I have found some interesting things on this day in more recent history.
Today and all month it is National Garden Month. We'll get our crops in soon.
1960 , The first U.S. weather satellite, TIROS-1, was launched from Cape Canaveral.
1970, President Nixon signed a bill into law banning cigarette ads from radio and television.
I remember all those ads on t.v. "I'd rather fight than switch" , "you've come a long way baby"
The Marlboro theme was my favorite, the theme from "the magnificent seven". the ad had
horses , wide open plains , a cowboy, Advertising Age - The Advertising Century
"The Marlboro Man" (dead from lung cancer),
NPR : The Marlboro Man, Present at the Creation
the music alone made me want to smoke. I did for years upon years, finally quit in 1997.
See the new ads from Kool , that targets hip hop generation. believe me, this stuff works!
Cigarettes' ads target black teens, critics say
Lyrics - Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette
Written by Merle Travis and Tex Williams.
Now I'ma feller with a heart of gold And the ways of ...
compare to hiphop versions by Tha Dogg Pound - Smoke lyrics
and Juicy J - Smoke Dat Weed Lyrics
posted by txpoollover, April 01, 2004 06:12 | link | comments (1)
