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Wednesday 12/19/07 The Most History International - 10:00 pm Next showing: Digging It; Light; Horse Sense; Did They ... Or Didn't They?; Science vs. Rome Rome tries Galileo. Friday 12/21/07 Eye Over Italy Equator Channel - 9:00 pm Next showing: Rome to Capri Rome, the Vatican and more. Smart Travels Equator Channel - 10:00 pm Next showing: Rome The Colosseum, ancient Baths of Caracalla, Vatican City and tips on the best eating, shopping and city walks. Saturday 12/22/07 Antiques Roadshow PBS - 1:00 pm Next showing: Haltwhistle Hadrian's Wall; original fittings from Titanic's sister ship, the Olympic; Roman coin; letter from J.R.R. Tolkien.

It would have been better if there were no first consulship for Marius! Cato: Interesting. If Marius never became Consul, what do you propose the Romans should have done about "The German Problem"?

Tuesday 12/18/07 Tales of the Living Dead History International - 8:00 pm Next showing: Roman Murder Mystery An excavation in Suffolk reveals four skeletons. Wednesday 12/19/07 Treasures of the Deep National Geographic - 11:00 am Explore the waters between the ancient ports of Rome and Carthage for hidden artefacts. Ben Hur TBN - 12:00 pm A chariot race highlights the tale of one man's fight to avenge his family at the time of the Roman Empire. Animated.

Yo, yo, yo ... Feliz Cumpleanos!

No doubt they sampled it last and given the mass quantities already consumed during the rest of the taste tests, they were guilty of VUI ... Voting Under the Influence

My wife loves Little Penguin Wine.

I believe the proper name is "Old Swill" That and Black Label were my budget beers of choice back in college. Brrrrrrr ... !

If the Palestinians laid down their arms, there'd be no more fighting. If the Israelis laid down their arms, there'd be no more Israel.

I was going to pick up a case of Bud Light on the way home tonight. Does that count?

After poking around online last night I found my best deal at Amazon. Got all 3 of them used for $16 including shipping. I know everyone has been waiting with baited breath for an update, so rest easy now.

Friday 12/14/07 Rick Steves' Europe HDNET - 7:30 am Next showing: Provence: Legendary Light, Wind and Wine Roman ruins in Nimes; Avignon's papal palace; Van Gogh's Arles; the Rhone. Sunday 12/16/07 Cleopatra (1963) Cinemax - 2:50 am The queen of Egypt seduces Julius Caesar, but when he is killed, she uses Mark Antony as her new protector. Tuesday 12/18/07 Ancient Almanac History International - 11:00 am Next showing: Incredible Monuments of Rome The Colosseum; the Pantheon; the Forum. History's Mysteries History International - 12:00 pm Next showing: The Roman Emperors The heads of Ancient Rome lead lives of increasing depravity. Superweapons of the Ancient World Military Channel - 1:00 pm Next showing: The Ram A team recreates a Roman tortoise ram and tries to demolish a replica of an ancient city-wall.

Cato: I got on from home last night. It's pretty funny. Reminds me of the Burger King website TheSithSense.com where you play virtual Darth Vader in a game of 20 questions with Vader mocking you through the whole game. The site no longer exists, but here's some screen caps: "You're not very bright, are you?" You had to tell him if it was animal, vegetable, or mineral Getting a little help from The King

Same here. Ay-yai-yai, Cato! I thin' you has some 'splainin' to do!

I suppose a case may be actually be made for the accuracy of that statement.

No doubt this began during Caligula's reign, specifically during the period when he was contemplating naming his horse Consul. I understand that is where the name "Crazy Glue" derives from.

Whoa ... very cool, PP. Thanks.

Thanks, MPC. That appears to be an excellent solution. I saw in Entertainment Weekly that she has just come out with "Antony and Cleopatra" this week. PS - Caesar > Cato

Monday 12/10/07 Smart Travels: Europe With Rudy Maxa HDNET - 7:00 am Next showing: Bath and South Wales Ancient Roman spas; the mystical town of Glastonbury, England; the Wye River Valley; Tintern Abbey inspires poet William Wordsworth. World Heritage Equator Channel - 8:00 pm Next showing: Leptis Magna, Libya The former Pearl of the Mediterranean preserves ancient homes and grand amphitheater. Sunday 12/16/07 Timeblazers Discovery Kids - 4:30 am Next showing: Romans Sam and Jen whisk Alex back to Ancient Rome. Monday 12/17/07 Superweapons of the Ancient World Military Channel - 1:00 pm Next showing: The City Destroyer The fourth century sees the creation of a mobile armor-plated siege tower armed with catapults.

Been meandering my way through this series over the last few months. I'm about 1/4 of the way through Fortune's Favorites and was wondering if anyone had any tired old copies of the final 3 books they'd be willing to part with on the cheap via Paypal? I'm tracking a couple of auctions on eBay as well ... PS - Marius > Sulla

I know what you mean ... those guys scare me too.

Word, Gaius. Word. See what drugs can do to you, boys and girls? BEFORE: AFTER:

From the American Idol website profile of Ms. Sierra Yep, nice job there.

Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson have nothin' on this former contestant's post Idol life! Yep. Your life's workin' out real nice there, sweetheart. LOL!

Thursday 12/13/07 History's Mysteries History International - 12:00 pm Next showing: Pompeii Lava engulfs the Roman resort town of Pompeii, preserving it in time. Smart Travels Equator - 9:00 pm Next showing: Italy's Veneto and Dolomites A night at the opera in Verona's Roman arena; Giotto's colorful frescoes in Padua; Palladian villas in Vicenza. Saturday 12/15/07 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) Turner Classic Movies - 6:00 pm A con-man slave and his sidekick fake a courtesan's funeral to fool a pimp in ancient Rome.

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