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On 6/27/2014 10:27 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/27/2014 10:19 AM, Nancy Young wrote:


>> Yikes, as I'm reading, they are awful. Ooops. Probably
>> voted on by out of state students who also think Dominoes
>> is the best pizza because that's all they know.
>>

> Gotta wonder who they're asking.


They list the weekly subjects (no pun intended! Hah) and
anyone can nominate their favorite.

>>> Is there really a difference? I think it's largely academic, like the
>>> modern distinction between say a brat and a Polish sausage.

>>
>> I don't know of a difference, myself.


> Bratwurst is German, not Polish.


I meant between a sub and a hoagie.

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On Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:19:44 -0400, Nancy Young
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> > Is there really a difference? I think it's largely academic, like the
> > modern distinction between say a brat and a Polish sausage.

>
> I don't know of a difference, myself.


All the brats I remember seeing are fresh and Polish sausage is
precooked. Brats are links, Polish sausage is loop. Brats are bland,
Polish sausage is highly seasoned. Other than that, nope - no
difference at all.

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On 6/28/2014 12:40 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:
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> In the Galleria area of Houston, the Secret Service blocks off several
> streets whenever George and Barbara Bush go anywhere (they live about 6
> blocks from the main road). It is probably safer this way, although I
> was a little miffed because Cafe Dolce Gelato was blocked off. Don't
> stand between a woman and her gelato.
>
> Becca
>


I hate when presidents interfere with going where you need to go. These
people should consult me first so they can adjust their schedules. I
will take your advisement about women and gelato under serious
consideration. (-:


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