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28 Nov 2005 12:01:15 AM |
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OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints, but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Information from: Kennebec Journal, http://www.kjonline.com/
/end
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
.
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| User: "johac" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
28 Nov 2005 06:03:08 AM |
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In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints, but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry about.
Information from: Kennebec Journal, http://www.kjonline.com/
/end
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
30 Nov 2005 11:55:00 PM |
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On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:03:08 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints, but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry about.
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
.
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| User: "johac" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
01 Dec 2005 06:33:37 AM |
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In article <ateso1l5age4ktk7nmv732hvk879k8i6dv@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:03:08 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints, but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry about.
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on TV, or
on the internet.
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
01 Dec 2005 08:44:03 PM |
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On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:33:37 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <ateso1l5age4ktk7nmv732hvk879k8i6dv@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:03:08 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints, but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry about.
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on TV, or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
.
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| User: "johac" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
02 Dec 2005 06:23:54 AM |
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In article <14ouo1949rltqs6n42pglq2juc3cfap9c6@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:33:37 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <ateso1l5age4ktk7nmv732hvk879k8i6dv@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:03:08 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints, but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry about.
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on TV, or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
02 Dec 2005 06:45:30 PM |
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On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 22:23:54 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <14ouo1949rltqs6n42pglq2juc3cfap9c6@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:33:37 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <ateso1l5age4ktk7nmv732hvk879k8i6dv@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:03:08 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints, but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry about.
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on TV, or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
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| User: "johac" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
03 Dec 2005 07:00:58 AM |
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In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 22:23:54 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <14ouo1949rltqs6n42pglq2juc3cfap9c6@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:33:37 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <ateso1l5age4ktk7nmv732hvk879k8i6dv@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:03:08 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to
establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been
mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish,
and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's
storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia
Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an
inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they
love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled
or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints,
but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there
are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry
about.
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on TV, or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at times.
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
.
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
03 Dec 2005 08:41:57 PM |
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On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 22:23:54 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <14ouo1949rltqs6n42pglq2juc3cfap9c6@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:33:37 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <ateso1l5age4ktk7nmv732hvk879k8i6dv@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:03:08 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to
establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been
mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish,
and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's
storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia
Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an
inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they
love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood, kneeled
or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints,
but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there
are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry
about.
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on TV, or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
.
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| User: "johac" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
04 Dec 2005 07:22:09 AM |
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In article <7n04p1di92ccjc7uln6crmh0dmha88dn6n@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 22:23:54 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <14ouo1949rltqs6n42pglq2juc3cfap9c6@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:33:37 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <ateso1l5age4ktk7nmv732hvk879k8i6dv@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:03:08 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <t4iko1lq7dk5kqq2ul8jbgiv6qbpmu8e9k@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://seacoastonline.com/news/special/11_27special1.htm
New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction
By Associated Press
AUGUSTA, Maine - It's downtown Augusta's latest attraction: three
young women clad in lingerie who wave to passersby from a store
window.
The attention-grabbing models were hired by Spellbound, a
lingerie
store that recently opened on Water Street and is trying to
establish
its name.
The reaction from the public and neighboring business has been
mixed.
Police have received complaints, and the owner of a business
across
the road says the women are driving away customers, especially
shoppers with children.
I'll bet it attracts the men though. Also more husbands may be
willing
to go shopping with their wives as long as can do a little 'window
shopping' themselves. :-)
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's
selfish,
and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
Others suggest that the women, who have graced Spellbound's
storefront
a few days a week since September, bring life and beauty to an
often
colorless street.
"It's like a New York thing. It's urban. It's edgy," said Stacy
Gervais, owner of Stacy's Hallmark Store and a founder of a
downtown
merchants group. "We need a shtick _ something that we do that
attracts people and gets us remembered."
Spellbound's owner, former Cony High School teacher Felicia
Stockford,
said she came up with the idea while brainstorming for an
inexpensive
marketing idea. "I thought, 'You know, that's a big window, and
if I
put girls in there to wave at traffic, it would draw a lot of
attention.'"
Paid only in lingerie, the women said they volunteer because they
love
being seen.
"I enjoy it," said Tara Manns, 20. "I enjoy the looks I get."
"It's good to get attention once and a while," said Amanda
Richards,
21.
Accompanied by Jesyka Clark, 18, Manns and Richards stood,
kneeled
or
reclined in the window Friday, flirtatiously cooing and waving at
drivers stopped at a red light.
"They're exhibitionists," said Stockford, noting that's she's had
no
trouble finding models for the window.
Stockford said the models do not show private parts that would
break
the law and she forbids the women from striking overly suggestive
poses.
Police officers have visited the store in response to complaints,
but
have found nothing illegal, said Lt. Peter Couture. He said there
are
no state or city laws that prohibit wearing lingerie in public.
Some people need to get a hobby or find something serious to worry
about.
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on TV,
or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
Aw, c'mon. I haven't kicked a puppy dog, kitten, or little old lady in
months.
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
Contact - Throw a .net over the .com
.
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
04 Dec 2005 06:54:58 PM |
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On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:22:09 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <7n04p1di92ccjc7uln6crmh0dmha88dn6n@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
[]
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on TV,
or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
Aw, c'mon. I haven't kicked a puppy dog, kitten, or little old lady in
months.
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
.
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| User: "johac" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
05 Dec 2005 05:17:53 AM |
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In article <ope6p1pm7lagrt2fm1uiob6ti36v0t2t6b@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:22:09 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <7n04p1di92ccjc7uln6crmh0dmha88dn6n@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
[]
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and
let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper
or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on
TV,
or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the
Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
Aw, c'mon. I haven't kicked a puppy dog, kitten, or little old lady in
months.
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
Contact - Throw a .net over the .com
.
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| User: "stoney" |
|
| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
05 Dec 2005 04:06:56 PM |
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On Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:17:53 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <ope6p1pm7lagrt2fm1uiob6ti36v0t2t6b@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:22:09 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <7n04p1di92ccjc7uln6crmh0dmha88dn6n@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
[]
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for themselves and
let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is proper
or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window, or on
TV,
or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the
Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
Aw, c'mon. I haven't kicked a puppy dog, kitten, or little old lady in
months.
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
.
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| User: "Hannele Huigens" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
05 Dec 2005 09:41:18 PM |
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Op Mon, 05 Dec 2005 17:06:56 +0100 schreef stoney <stoney@the.net>:
On Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:17:53 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <ope6p1pm7lagrt2fm1uiob6ti36v0t2t6b@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:22:09 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <7n04p1di92ccjc7uln6crmh0dmha88dn6n@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
[]
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for
themselves and
let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is
proper
or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window,
or on
TV,
or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the
Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at
times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
Aw, c'mon. I haven't kicked a puppy dog, kitten, or little old lady in
months.
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
--
Hannele
aa #2221
.
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
06 Dec 2005 08:56:25 PM |
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On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:41:18 +0100, "Hannele Huigens"
<Hannele@lycos.nl> wrote:
Op Mon, 05 Dec 2005 17:06:56 +0100 schreef stoney <stoney@the.net>:
On Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:17:53 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <ope6p1pm7lagrt2fm1uiob6ti36v0t2t6b@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:22:09 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <7n04p1di92ccjc7uln6crmh0dmha88dn6n@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
[]
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for
themselves and
let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is
proper
or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window,
or on
TV,
or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the
Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at
times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
Aw, c'mon. I haven't kicked a puppy dog, kitten, or little old lady in
months.
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
Where?
Tomorrow I go in for very minor surgery around the eyes which will
allow me to see better. Finally!
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
.
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| User: "johac" |
|
| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
07 Dec 2005 05:50:34 AM |
|
|
In article <tlubp11ht2gpkvbobmfingr8gs7886gkc1@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:41:18 +0100, "Hannele Huigens"
<Hannele@lycos.nl> wrote:
Op Mon, 05 Dec 2005 17:06:56 +0100 schreef stoney <stoney@the.net>:
On Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:17:53 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <ope6p1pm7lagrt2fm1uiob6ti36v0t2t6b@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:22:09 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <7n04p1di92ccjc7uln6crmh0dmha88dn6n@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
[]
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for
themselves and
let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is
proper
or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window,
or on
TV,
or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the
Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at
times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
Aw, c'mon. I haven't kicked a puppy dog, kitten, or little old lady in
months.
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
Where?
We ain't tellin'. :-)
Tomorrow I go in for very minor surgery around the eyes which will
allow me to see better. Finally!
I hope everything goes OK and have a speedy recovery!
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
Contact - Throw a .net over the .com
.
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| User: "stoney" |
|
| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
08 Dec 2005 04:45:35 PM |
|
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On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 21:50:34 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <tlubp11ht2gpkvbobmfingr8gs7886gkc1@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:41:18 +0100, "Hannele Huigens"
<Hannele@lycos.nl> wrote:
[]
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
Where?
We ain't tellin'. :-)
Dang. No one tells me anything. [pout]
Tomorrow I go in for very minor surgery around the eyes which will
allow me to see better. Finally!
I hope everything goes OK and have a speedy recovery!
Hopefully, it was all gotten as going through the procedure once was
too much. Will find out in a month.
Dang. Had two medical appts. on Tuesday and one on Wed. Got another
medical appt. for something else the following Wed. then eye checks
the following Monday with probably new glasses. This sucks.
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
09 Dec 2005 06:26:48 AM |
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In article <o7ogp15pbvghogqbgfea8fd22qaro1cjd8@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 21:50:34 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <tlubp11ht2gpkvbobmfingr8gs7886gkc1@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:41:18 +0100, "Hannele Huigens"
<Hannele@lycos.nl> wrote:
[]
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
Where?
We ain't tellin'. :-)
Dang. No one tells me anything. [pout]
Tomorrow I go in for very minor surgery around the eyes which will
allow me to see better. Finally!
I hope everything goes OK and have a speedy recovery!
Hopefully, it was all gotten as going through the procedure once was
too much. Will find out in a month.
Dang. Had two medical appts. on Tuesday and one on Wed. Got another
medical appt. for something else the following Wed. then eye checks
the following Monday with probably new glasses. This sucks.
I know. Especially when I'm working, who has time for all that.
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
Contact - Throw a .net over the .com
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
09 Dec 2005 08:16:50 PM |
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On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 22:26:48 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <o7ogp15pbvghogqbgfea8fd22qaro1cjd8@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 21:50:34 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <tlubp11ht2gpkvbobmfingr8gs7886gkc1@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:41:18 +0100, "Hannele Huigens"
<Hannele@lycos.nl> wrote:
[]
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
Where?
We ain't tellin'. :-)
Dang. No one tells me anything. [pout]
Tomorrow I go in for very minor surgery around the eyes which will
allow me to see better. Finally!
I hope everything goes OK and have a speedy recovery!
Hopefully, it was all gotten as going through the procedure once was
too much. Will find out in a month.
Dang. Had two medical appts. on Tuesday and one on Wed. Got another
medical appt. for something else the following Wed. then eye checks
the following Monday with probably new glasses. This sucks.
I know. Especially when I'm working, who has time for all that.
Some thing you've just got to make time for.
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
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| User: "johac" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
10 Dec 2005 07:27:41 AM |
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In article <mgpjp1dei05bp9ghm0qst02ouuu75qc9vj@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Thu, 08 Dec 2005 22:26:48 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <o7ogp15pbvghogqbgfea8fd22qaro1cjd8@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Tue, 06 Dec 2005 21:50:34 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <tlubp11ht2gpkvbobmfingr8gs7886gkc1@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:41:18 +0100, "Hannele Huigens"
<Hannele@lycos.nl> wrote:
[]
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased
the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
Where?
We ain't tellin'. :-)
Dang. No one tells me anything. [pout]
Tomorrow I go in for very minor surgery around the eyes which will
allow me to see better. Finally!
I hope everything goes OK and have a speedy recovery!
Hopefully, it was all gotten as going through the procedure once was
too much. Will find out in a month.
Dang. Had two medical appts. on Tuesday and one on Wed. Got another
medical appt. for something else the following Wed. then eye checks
the following Monday with probably new glasses. This sucks.
I know. Especially when I'm working, who has time for all that.
Some thing you've just got to make time for.
True.
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
Contact - Throw a .net over the .com
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| User: "Harry F. Leopold" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
06 Dec 2005 11:21:35 PM |
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On Tue, 6 Dec 2005 14:56:25 -0600, stoney wrote
(in article <tlubp11ht2gpkvbobmfingr8gs7886gkc1@4ax.com>):
On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:41:18 +0100, "Hannele Huigens"
<Hannele@lycos.nl> wrote:
Op Mon, 05 Dec 2005 17:06:56 +0100 schreef stoney <stoney@the.net>:
On Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:17:53 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <ope6p1pm7lagrt2fm1uiob6ti36v0t2t6b@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:22:09 -0800, johac <jhachmann@sbcglobal.com>
wrote:
In article <7n04p1di92ccjc7uln6crmh0dmha88dn6n@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
On Fri, 02 Dec 2005 23:00:58 -0800, johac <jhachm@ixpres.remove.com>
wrote:
In article <1h51p19d2b04gqnb4pjn6fp8rftc2j2mgf@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
[]
[GASP!] You mean take personal responsibility for
themselves and
let
freedom ring?
Even more radical. Let people decide for themselves what is
proper
or
improper for them to see, whether it be in a store window,
or on
TV,
or
on the internet.
[swooning in pure shock]
<me dumps bucket of cold water on Stoney>
Stoney! Wake up! It was all a dream. We're still living in the
Christian
Republic of America, the Rev. Grand Ayatollah Bush presiding.
You're a cruel man, John.
Thank you. :-)
Actually, I'm not that cruel, only just a little bit nasty at
times.
Ah, but you're 'actions' above 'demonstrate' you are that cruel.
{I'm teasing, of course}
Aw, c'mon. I haven't kicked a puppy dog, kitten, or little old lady in
months.
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
Where?
Tomorrow I go in for very minor surgery around the eyes which will
allow me to see better. Finally!
Good luck and hurry back, you DON'T want to eat any of the hospital food.
The scrambled water diet is even worse.
--
Harry F. Leopold
aa #2076
AA/Vet #4
The Prints of Darkness
(remove gene to email)
³4 out of 5 dentists recommend the Theory of Evolution.³-John S. Wilkins
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| User: "stoney" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
08 Dec 2005 04:35:49 PM |
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On Tue, 6 Dec 2005 17:21:35 -0600, Harry F. Leopold
<hleopold@coxyx.net> wrote:
On Tue, 6 Dec 2005 14:56:25 -0600, stoney wrote
(in article <tlubp11ht2gpkvbobmfingr8gs7886gkc1@4ax.com>):
On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 22:41:18 +0100, "Hannele Huigens"
<Hannele@lycos.nl> wrote:
[]
I really have got to get my eyes checked. (I recently increased the
browser font). Instead of 'kicked' it read, at first, 'licked.'
Tsk, tsk, tsk. We know where your mind is.
Where?
We're not telling! And I'm not giving it back either, I will not touch
that thing, I know where it's been. :-P
Where?
Tomorrow I go in for very minor surgery around the eyes which will
allow me to see better. Finally!
Good luck and hurry back, you DON'T want to eat any of the hospital food.
Nah. No medical hobby shoppes involved. It was about a 20 minute
procedure in the Opthamologists office. Turns out a virus found the
outer eyelid on the right eye and under and inside the left eye socket
near the outer corner.
A quick freezing blast and tweezers took care of the right eyelid
virus. It took a lot of the compound for each of three freeze/thaw
cycles to get rid of the large mass.
There's now a good size blister where the mass was. In about five
days the blister will break and then it can start healing. In a month
they'll take a look/see at it. If it wasn't all gotten then the
procedure will have to be done again.
There will be scarring and, of course, the blink rate has vastly
increased as has the flow from the tear ducts in an attempt to wash
the foreign object, like it did the mass, away.
The scrambled water diet is even worse.
What's really bad is when they burn it.
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
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| User: "satyr" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
28 Nov 2005 05:59:08 AM |
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On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:01:15 -0800, stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
....as she opened a case of Grand Theft Auto games. "I mean pistol
whipping a ***** is one thing. But having them stand around in their
underwear, that's over the top."
--
satyr #1953
Chairman, EAC Church Taxation Subcommittee
Director, Gideon Bible Alternative Fuel Project
Supervisor, EAC Fossil Casting Lab
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30 Nov 2005 11:53:58 PM |
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On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:59:08 GMT, satyr <RsEaMtOyVrE@infidels.org>
wrote:
On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:01:15 -0800, stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
...as she opened a case of Grand Theft Auto games. "I mean pistol
whipping a ***** is one thing. But having them stand around in their
underwear, that's over the top."
LOL.
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
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| User: "" |
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| Title: Re: OT: New shop's use of live models draws mixed reaction |
29 Nov 2005 11:32:49 PM |
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These supposed "quotes" neither represent what I said nor what I was
referring to. Taken completely out of context and reconstructed into
something that would sell newspapers nationwide, it's really just
another example of selfish business practice by an individual without
regard to how it would affect the people involved or the public as a
whole. Go Figure!
What looks like a bare-naked rear-end to 8 year olds and their
awestruck parents shopping in my store, is cause for rebuke and
censorship (the definition of "reprehensible" for those of you who
don't know). The question was, what are my thoughts on the live
lingerie models in the storefront window across the street, not what
are my thoughts on the state of the video game industry today, to which
I probably would have had similar comments.
Carrie Rossignol
Video Game Exchange
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| User: "stoney" |
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01 Dec 2005 08:43:29 PM |
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On 29 Nov 2005 15:32:49 -0800, wrote:
Carrie;
It helps if you quote some of what you're responding to to keep the
communications link intact.
I take it you're meaning the newspaper "quotes?"
"It's tainting the wholesome businesses down here," said Carrie
Rossignol, co-owner of Video Game Exchange. "I think it's selfish, and
I think it's morally reprehensible."
These supposed "quotes" neither represent what I said nor what I was
referring to.
Such wouldn't be surprising. Newspapers aren't known for their
accuracy.
Taken completely out of context and reconstructed into
something that would sell newspapers nationwide, it's really just
another example of selfish business practice by an individual without
regard to how it would affect the people involved or the public as a
whole. Go Figure!
Profitability Uber Alles. {shrug}
What looks like a bare-naked rear-end to 8 year olds and their
awestruck parents shopping in my store, is cause for rebuke and
censorship (the definition of "reprehensible" for those of you who
don't know). The question was, what are my thoughts on the live
lingerie models in the storefront window across the street, not what
are my thoughts on the state of the video game industry today, to which
I probably would have had similar comments.
Here you must be referring to satyr
Message-ID: <o07lo19u2lq1cr19tip0b90bbc58vqcl36@4ax.com>
....as she opened a case of Grand Theft Auto games. "I mean pistol
whipping a ***** is one thing. But having them stand around in their
underwear, that's over the top."
/end quote
Here, it's quite clear Satyr is having a bit of fun with things.
Personally, I have no reason to doubt you probably would have similar
comments. However, this newsgroup has lots of; puns, word and imagery
play, pun cascades, hijinks, antics, situational 'harpooning' and
more. Humour. There are Christians who have no problem with violence
and much with skin. *They* are the ones being made fun of.
Kind Regards,
Carrie Rossignol
Video Game Exchange
--
Contempt of Congress meter reading-offscale.
Hello, theocracy with a fundamentalist US Supreme
Court who will ensure church and state are joined
at the hip like clergy and altar boys.
America 1776-Jan 2001 RIP
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president
represents, more and more closely, the inner soul
of the people. On some great and glorious day the
plain folks of the land will reach their heart's
desire at last and the White House will be adorned
by a downright moron." --- H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Religion is the original war crime.
-Michelle Malkin (Feb 26, 2005)
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