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How Many LiveStrong Bracelets were Sold?
Good interview on Oprah... I have looked around the web, but to no avail.
Does anyone know how many LiveStrong bracelets were sold on Friday. It seems that it might be pretty good as LAF website on Friday was having challenges keeping up. |
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El Williams wrote: Good interview on Oprah... I have looked around the web, but to no avail. Does anyone know how many LiveStrong bracelets were sold on Friday. It seems that it might be pretty good as LAF website on Friday was having challenges keeping up. Right now you cannot buy any. You have to sign up on the web to receive information as to when they will go on sale again. They might be back on sale again. http://www.laf-store.org/ All Good Things. Maggie |
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"El Williams" wrote in message ... Good interview on Oprah... I have looked around the web, but to no avail. Does anyone know how many LiveStrong bracelets were sold on Friday. It seems that it might be pretty good as LAF website on Friday was having challenges keeping up. There was an interview? I watched the whole show and seemed to have missed that part. Why in the world do people, at least those not blessed by a lobotomy, watch this program? This sort of stuff gives fluff a bad name. And Lance's mother loves Oprah? Hmm, well maybe she is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I remember Oprah's early days here in Baltimore and I could not stand her then. Now she has lighter skin, straighter hair and a ton more money but still no substance. Unless you consider constant weight gain and loss substance. Not that I really thought the show would get into EPO or Lemond but...damn! I understand the "after" show broadcast on the Oxygen network and Crow spilling the beans about the being Lance's last season. At least that was posted earlier but I have no verification. As for "Live Strong" bracelets, just send money to some cancer foundation and don't follow the other Lemmings. Why didn't Oprah buy a million herself. Oh yeah, the car stunt cost her nothing, the cars were given to the show as payment for what amounted to a big ad. She sort of failed to mention that she gave away nothing and really just turned her show into an auto commercial. Tim McTeague |
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Tim McTeague wrote: "El Williams" wrote in message ... Good interview on Oprah... I have looked around the web, but to no avail. Does anyone know how many LiveStrong bracelets were sold on Friday. It seems that it might be pretty good as LAF website on Friday was having challenges keeping up. There was an interview? I watched the whole show and seemed to have missed that part. Why in the world do people, at least those not blessed by a lobotomy, watch this program? This sort of stuff gives fluff a bad name. And Lance's mother loves Oprah? Hmm, well maybe she is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I remember Oprah's early days here in Baltimore and I could not stand her then. Now she has lighter skin, straighter hair and a ton more money but still no substance. Unless you consider constant weight gain and loss substance. Not that I really thought the show would get into EPO or Lemond but...damn! I understand the "after" show broadcast on the Oxygen network and Crow spilling the beans about the being Lance's last season. At least that was posted earlier but I have no verification. As for "Live Strong" bracelets, just send money to some cancer foundation and don't follow the other Lemmings. Why didn't Oprah buy a million herself. Oh yeah, the car stunt cost her nothing, the cars were given to the show as payment for what amounted to a big ad. She sort of failed to mention that she gave away nothing and really just turned her show into an auto commercial. Tim McTeague Why are you being so mean to Oprah. Are you a male Chauvinist oink, who can't stand to see a woman rise to a position of POWER....Well she did it baby, and no one can take it away from her. She never had an easy life. Now, she has it all. And she is a great woman. That's my take on it. What do you think of Martha Stewart and Hilary Clinton. I can only imagine. I guess I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer either, because I consider her a strong, capable, intelligent, survivor who has risen above all the sorrow in her past to become one of the most powerful women in the entertainment industry. JEALOUS??????? Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily this is not difficult. Charlotte Whitton, Canada Month, June 1963 All Good Things, Maggie |
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"Tim McTeague" wrote in message ... "El Williams" wrote in message ... Good interview on Oprah... I have looked around the web, but to no avail. Does anyone know how many LiveStrong bracelets were sold on Friday. It seems that it might be pretty good as LAF website on Friday was having challenges keeping up. There was an interview? No. It was a PR appearance. If you're expecting serious journalism from Oprah, you're looking in the wrong place. No need to be a jerk about it. |
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"Maggie" wrote in message oups.com... Why are you being so mean to Oprah. Are you a male Chauvinist oink, who can't stand to see a woman rise to a position of POWER....Well she did it baby, and no one can take it away from her. She never had an easy life. Now, she has it all. And she is a great woman. That's my take on it. Maggie Typical, as soon as you criticize the mighty Oprah you are a male oppressor. Lots of woman made it big and earned my respect, not that they need it. Oprah is pure fluff, the books hawked in her club lack substance and she panders to the touchy-feely side of woman that guys like me just don't understand. I feel the same way about Madonna for similar reasons. She too lacks any real talent except how to market herself. Sure they are rich and may be great business people but I don't respect the cigarette companies either. Great business plan, lousy product. What exactly is "Great" about her? Somehow I don't agree with the common person's concept that being on TV is the ultimate accomplishment. I think Martha is a small step above Oprah but Hilary is in a different league. I actually respect her even if I don't always agree with her. I am never put off by strong woman and even find it attractive. However, the folks that just adore Oprah leave me cold. Emotion over intellect, style (of a sort) over substance. Can I please find her odious without being labeled a pig? Tim McTeague |
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Tim McTeague wrote:
"Maggie" wrote in message oups.com... Why are you being so mean to Oprah. Are you a male Chauvinist oink, who can't stand to see a woman rise to a position of POWER....Well she did it baby, and no one can take it away from her. She never had an easy life. Now, she has it all. And she is a great woman. That's my take on it. Maggie Typical, as soon as you criticize the mighty Oprah you are a male oppressor. Lots of woman made it big and earned my respect, not that they need it. Oprah is pure fluff, the books hawked in her club lack substance and she panders to the touchy-feely side of woman that guys like me just don't understand. I feel the same way about Madonna for similar reasons. She too lacks any real talent except how to market herself. Sure they are rich and may be great business people but I don't respect the cigarette companies either. Great business plan, lousy product. What exactly is "Great" about her? Somehow I don't agree with the common person's concept that being on TV is the ultimate accomplishment. I think Martha is a small step above Oprah but Hilary is in a different league. I actually respect her even if I don't always agree with her. I am never put off by strong woman and even find it attractive. However, the folks that just adore Oprah leave me cold. Emotion over intellect, style (of a sort) over substance. Can I please find her odious without being labeled a pig? Tim McTeague Ok, I can't let this go even if it is off topic. Have me arrested. I'm off topic. Hang me upside down in the town square and stone me. I have to defend a good person. Maybe she rides a bike. Who knows. Mr. Tim, I can't believe some of the ridiculous statements made in your post. You sound as if you are trying to be viewed as an itellectual and in doing so, you show your ignorance. You say, she "hawks" books. "She encourages reading." Oprah Winfrey was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century by Time Magazine, and in 1998 received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her influence in encouraging people to read began when she started her on-air book club. She was presented with the National Book Foundation's 50th anniversary gold medal for her service to books and authors. My son hated reading as a child. He had a very smart teacher who found books for him on topics that interested him. He did not push required reading down his throat. His goal was to help him enjoy reading. He accomplished that with this method. This is what Oprah is doing. She is encouraging people to read. Is that such a bad thing? Just because its not War and Peace, doesn't mean its not worth reading. The reason Oprah was voted one of the nicest people of the 20th century was because she has the ability to relate to all people. She lived through alot and brought herself to the top. How can anyone find this woman odious. That is a mighty strong word. She has been an inspiration to so many of us. In my opinion the only thing odious was your post. OK, I vented. I'm finished. I'll go ride my bike. Its going to be 50 degrees today in Jersey. Maybe when I return I will read a fluff book without any substance. AND I WILL DAMN WELL ENJOY DOING IT. As I put my emotions over my intellect and my olive in my martini. All Good Things, Maggie |
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Oprah is the high-priestess of heresy. She preaches her own religion and
has millions of followers. And as an interviewer, she SUCKS! That was AWFUL. She wouldn't shut her mouth long enough to let Lance even get out one sentence answers to her questions. And she stepped on those! It was ridiculous. I work from home and my wife has the TV on constantly. I've seen her try to watch Oprah a number of times because she was interested in a topic or a person that was going to be on. She always ends up turning it off in disgust because of Oprah's self-promotion, her twisted lifestyle preaching or her just plain lousy "interview" style. But obviously this viewpoint is in the minority. There's no accounting for the tastes of desperate housewives on prescription drugs I suppose. ;-) -- Bob C. "Of course it hurts. The trick is not minding that it hurts." T. E. Lawrence (of Arabia) "Maggie" wrote in message oups.com... Tim McTeague wrote: "Maggie" wrote in message oups.com... Why are you being so mean to Oprah. Are you a male Chauvinist oink, who can't stand to see a woman rise to a position of POWER....Well she did it baby, and no one can take it away from her. She never had an easy life. Now, she has it all. And she is a great woman. That's my take on it. Maggie Typical, as soon as you criticize the mighty Oprah you are a male oppressor. Lots of woman made it big and earned my respect, not that they need it. Oprah is pure fluff, the books hawked in her club lack substance and she panders to the touchy-feely side of woman that guys like me just don't understand. I feel the same way about Madonna for similar reasons. She too lacks any real talent except how to market herself. Sure they are rich and may be great business people but I don't respect the cigarette companies either. Great business plan, lousy product. What exactly is "Great" about her? Somehow I don't agree with the common person's concept that being on TV is the ultimate accomplishment. I think Martha is a small step above Oprah but Hilary is in a different league. I actually respect her even if I don't always agree with her. I am never put off by strong woman and even find it attractive. However, the folks that just adore Oprah leave me cold. Emotion over intellect, style (of a sort) over substance. Can I please find her odious without being labeled a pig? Tim McTeague Ok, I can't let this go even if it is off topic. Have me arrested. I'm off topic. Hang me upside down in the town square and stone me. I have to defend a good person. Maybe she rides a bike. Who knows. Mr. Tim, I can't believe some of the ridiculous statements made in your post. You sound as if you are trying to be viewed as an itellectual and in doing so, you show your ignorance. You say, she "hawks" books. "She encourages reading." Oprah Winfrey was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century by Time Magazine, and in 1998 received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her influence in encouraging people to read began when she started her on-air book club. She was presented with the National Book Foundation's 50th anniversary gold medal for her service to books and authors. My son hated reading as a child. He had a very smart teacher who found books for him on topics that interested him. He did not push required reading down his throat. His goal was to help him enjoy reading. He accomplished that with this method. This is what Oprah is doing. She is encouraging people to read. Is that such a bad thing? Just because its not War and Peace, doesn't mean its not worth reading. The reason Oprah was voted one of the nicest people of the 20th century was because she has the ability to relate to all people. She lived through alot and brought herself to the top. How can anyone find this woman odious. That is a mighty strong word. She has been an inspiration to so many of us. In my opinion the only thing odious was your post. OK, I vented. I'm finished. I'll go ride my bike. Its going to be 50 degrees today in Jersey. Maybe when I return I will read a fluff book without any substance. AND I WILL DAMN WELL ENJOY DOING IT. As I put my emotions over my intellect and my olive in my martini. All Good Things, Maggie |
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psycholist wrote: Oprah is the high-priestess of heresy. She preaches her own religion and has millions of followers. And as an interviewer, she SUCKS! That was AWFUL. She wouldn't shut her mouth long enough to let Lance even get out one sentence answers to her questions. And she stepped on those! It was ridiculous. I work from home and my wife has the TV on constantly. I've seen her try to watch Oprah a number of times because she was interested in a topic or a person that was going to be on. She always ends up turning it off in disgust because of Oprah's self-promotion, her twisted lifestyle preaching or her just plain lousy "interview" style. But obviously this viewpoint is in the minority. There's no accounting for the tastes of desperate housewives on prescription drugs I suppose. ;-) -- Bob C. "Of course it hurts. The trick is not minding that it hurts." T. E. Lawrence (of Arabia) "Maggie" wrote in message oups.com... Tim McTeague wrote: "Maggie" wrote in message oups.com... Why are you being so mean to Oprah. Are you a male Chauvinist oink, who can't stand to see a woman rise to a position of POWER....Well she did it baby, and no one can take it away from her. She never had an easy life. Now, she has it all. And she is a great woman. That's my take on it. Maggie Typical, as soon as you criticize the mighty Oprah you are a male oppressor. Lots of woman made it big and earned my respect, not that they need it. Oprah is pure fluff, the books hawked in her club lack substance and she panders to the touchy-feely side of woman that guys like me just don't understand. I feel the same way about Madonna for similar reasons. She too lacks any real talent except how to market herself. Sure they are rich and may be great business people but I don't respect the cigarette companies either. Great business plan, lousy product. What exactly is "Great" about her? Somehow I don't agree with the common person's concept that being on TV is the ultimate accomplishment. I think Martha is a small step above Oprah but Hilary is in a different league. I actually respect her even if I don't always agree with her. I am never put off by strong woman and even find it attractive. However, the folks that just adore Oprah leave me cold. Emotion over intellect, style (of a sort) over substance. Can I please find her odious without being labeled a pig? Tim McTeague Ok, I can't let this go even if it is off topic. Have me arrested. I'm off topic. Hang me upside down in the town square and stone me. I have to defend a good person. Maybe she rides a bike. Who knows. Mr. Tim, I can't believe some of the ridiculous statements made in your post. You sound as if you are trying to be viewed as an itellectual and in doing so, you show your ignorance. You say, she "hawks" books. "She encourages reading." Oprah Winfrey was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century by Time Magazine, and in 1998 received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her influence in encouraging people to read began when she started her on-air book club. She was presented with the National Book Foundation's 50th anniversary gold medal for her service to books and authors. My son hated reading as a child. He had a very smart teacher who found books for him on topics that interested him. He did not push required reading down his throat. His goal was to help him enjoy reading. He accomplished that with this method. This is what Oprah is doing. She is encouraging people to read. Is that such a bad thing? Just because its not War and Peace, doesn't mean its not worth reading. The reason Oprah was voted one of the nicest people of the 20th century was because she has the ability to relate to all people. She lived through alot and brought herself to the top. How can anyone find this woman odious. That is a mighty strong word. She has been an inspiration to so many of us. In my opinion the only thing odious was your post. OK, I vented. I'm finished. I'll go ride my bike. Its going to be 50 degrees today in Jersey. Maybe when I return I will read a fluff book without any substance. AND I WILL DAMN WELL ENJOY DOING IT. As I put my emotions over my intellect and my olive in my martini. All Good Things, Maggie I take offense here, when you say.....There's no accounting for the tastes of desperate housewives on prescription drugs I suppose. ;-) Now give me a valium and get out of the way of the TV. All Good Things, Maggie |
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"Maggie" wrote in message Ok, I can't let this go even if it is off topic. Have me arrested. I'm off topic. Hang me upside down in the town square and stone me. I have to defend a good person. Maybe she rides a bike. Who knows. Mr. Tim, I can't believe some of the ridiculous statements made in your post. You sound as if you are trying to be viewed as an itellectual and in doing so, you show your ignorance. You say, she "hawks" books. "She encourages reading." Oprah Winfrey was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century by Time Magazine, and in 1998 received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her influence in encouraging people to read began when she started her on-air book club. She was presented with the National Book Foundation's 50th anniversary gold medal for her service to books and authors. My son hated reading as a child. He had a very smart teacher who found books for him on topics that interested him. He did not push required reading down his throat. His goal was to help him enjoy reading. He accomplished that with this method. This is what Oprah is doing. She is encouraging people to read. Is that such a bad thing? Just because its not War and Peace, doesn't mean its not worth reading. The reason Oprah was voted one of the nicest people of the 20th century was because she has the ability to relate to all people. She lived through alot and brought herself to the top. How can anyone find this woman odious. That is a mighty strong word. She has been an inspiration to so many of us. In my opinion the only thing odious was your post. OK, I vented. I'm finished. I'll go ride my bike. Its going to be 50 degrees today in Jersey. Maybe when I return I will read a fluff book without any substance. AND I WILL DAMN WELL ENJOY DOING IT. As I put my emotions over my intellect and my olive in my martini. All Good Things, Maggie None of this sways me. You like her, great, just don't make her into a hero because she is a TV star. Time magazine thinks she is great. Wow, maybe that would have meant something 20 odd years ago when it was a real news magazine. She gets people to read, that is fine too as far as it goes but, does she devote her time in the inner city helping the underprivileged or merely draw attention to the latest feel good tripe? She helps the sales of the books on her list but I suspect that lots of people buy the books but never make it all the way through one. Again, I have no real problem with her doing any of this. It is the behavior of her "followers" trying to make her into some kind of hero that gets me. She is what she always has been, a local TV host who has gone as far as the medium will allow. I almost never watch news programs on TV, I listen to NPR along with the rest of the false intellectuals and read a newspaper or two, and never touch the local stations news as the constant grinning and pretending to be my best friends is too much to take. Inane banter seems to be the order of the day. This was the first episode of Oprah I ever watched all the way through and most likely the last. As with Martha Stewart, you don't have to watch their programs to be aware of what they do. Oprah is the queen of self improvement but only the surface kind. Neither of us are going to have our opinions changed so we should try and stick to bikes. Now why didn't she give, or have Trek give, bikes to everybody in the audience? I would have given her a point or two for that. Who knows, maybe one or two people would have actually ridden them. Then the world would indeed be a little better. Tim |
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