Monday, September 28, 2009

HELP! C2 Forum Naming Contest

We've had a request to create a book forum on the new site, and it sounds like a pretty good idea. Being from Seattle, Bare and I are rather fond of the Cafe Nervosa model - the sort of books and coffee combination (and the occasional Frasier Crane sighting) - and we're searching for something to call this area of the new site. Now, it could be serious or witty (though it will probably be at least a little serious) - we're open to just about anything. The current working title "Pages", but let's see what you've got.

I'm sure lots of great names will be suggested, and unfortunately we can only choose one - but whatever it is, it will be the one that makes us say, "That's IT!"

The winner probably won't get much besides a thank you and bragging rights, but if that's okay with you, please offer your suggestions (lurkers welcome too - if possible, just shoot an email to one of our members to pass on, if you are so inclined).

Brandy is opening the Pub at 5:00PM PST, so here's a chance to do something productive before you start drinking. ; ) (Seriously, thanks in advance...together, we'll find just the thing, I'm certain.)
Posted by Corre∫pondence Committee at 3:26 PM
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176 comments:

  3. I was just going to suggest we call it "FIRST!" ; )

    Sage, we are not calling it "Helen Thomas", no matter how you beg. : )

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  5. "The place where everybody knows your name"

    BOTTOMS
    UP,
    R

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  6. A book forum is a great idea. I can't think of anything clever right now but I'm working on it.

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  7. Cool! We're already rolling.

    Sage, if we do decide to create a Helen Thomas forum, I personally promise you that you will have the first crack at hosting it. We know that may disappoint some others, but for you, we would take that chance. ; )

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  8. ArmyWife said...

    FIRST P-PHIL! TAKE THAT!

    I was momentarily distracted. Had to kill some beans for dinner. Am I going to hell now?


    How about "As the Page Turns" for a forum title?

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  9. Bibliophiles?

    More than Words?

    Cracked Spines?

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  10. Oh, Oh, OH here's another one, "Throwing down the word" :)

    /might have a few more yet.
    //and I haven't even STARTED to drink yet

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  12. I haven't drank yet either. Maybe I should start...

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  14. Army Wife, I like WORD! but it has to be in all caps with the exclamation point like that.

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  16. While you are thinking - what's for dinner?

    At Casa de ArmyWife:

    Hamburger Steaks
    Sauteed Sweet onions
    Homemade Gravy
    Homemade mashed potatoes
    Green beans with a garlic sauce (with some fresh basil for good measure)

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  17. Hmmm, let me think here, I am stealing this idea from something else. Conversation.

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  18. I'm partial to Haiku's. But that's just me.

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  21. How about

    Read This!

    At least then people would click on it.

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  22. Parchments of our Dreams

    Dream Parchments

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  23. Booker T. & the C.C.'s

    /Steve Cropper

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  25. Between the Covers?

    Lines on the Page?

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  26. Wendy - I like that! Great marketing potential!

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  27. Sage, oh my you make me laugh.

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  28. Letters, All to Myself? :)

    /yeah I can be a little selfish.

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  29. eatit's suggestion is pretty hot, too.

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  31. Hmmm, something that sounds classy ...maybe something with a touch of Oprah to it...aha!...how about "The James Frey Society"?

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  32. I am not an animal, I am a book!

    /Joseph Merrick

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  33. Tablets to Pixels?

    /okay now I am reaching...

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  34. biblos CC
    written differently:
    βίβλος CC

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  35. Lincolntf, I like the James Frey Society. Maybe that could be a subsection where only books full of lies are discussed. Which should be first: "Dreams from my Father" or "The Audacity of Hope."

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  37. My God, it's full of books!

    /Dave Bowman

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  41. I have nothing clever to offer, so I'll say good night. Take care.

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  42. Callahan - that is cool! We could have t-shirts made or tattoos or something. But how do you pronounce it?

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  45. doppelganglander said...

    Heh.
    Maybe we could have a "Fraud of the Month" book selection? I have a feeling we could go for a lifetime without having to repeat a title.

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  46. Go ahead, read my book.

    /Harry Callahan

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  47. You guys, I am so LMAO here! K/B, Sage, you guys are killing me!

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  49. AW,

    I have no clue I just google translated the word 'book'. 's all. ;-)

    Could be useful for graphics though.

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  50. All your books are belong to us.

    Good no?

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  51. Book? Jam? Good Eating.

    /sorry, game reference...

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  52. eatitorwearit,
    Go ahead, read my book.

    /Harry Callahan

    Go ahead make my ... BOOK!

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  55. The new books are here! The new books are here!

    /Navin Johnson

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  56. In all the confusion I have lost track, did I read five pages or six.....


    /stretching again.

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  57. the anything BUT helen thomas reading room?

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  58. The Gutenberg Files....


    /I think I need a drink, my well is drying up.

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  61. Hmmmm....how 'bout "readitorwearit"?

    Does that work for you KB?

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  64. Hey, P2, thanks for thinking of the graphic design, too! That's my department, and I'm always interested in additional inspiration. (I have something in my head right now, but it is definitely subject to change with the name!)

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  65. The first thing we do, lets read all the books.

    /Dick the Butcher

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  67. CC: I have taken a LOT of pictures of some neat stuff. Trick is thinking of what fits and where. :)

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  71. "Royale with books." Heh.


    "The Literacy Mutilator"

    -Idiocracy

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  73. Interesting...it COULD be the title of an old book, an old saying about books, a phrase from a classic...lots of good ideas and inspiration happening here. We'll keep this thread open for the evening so it'll be here as you think of them.

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  75. Penthouse? SQUATCH! Sit in the corner! LOL

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  76. sasquatchonsteroids said...

    Penthouse

    Hehee Centerfolds...Navel Staple

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  79. I feel the need . . . the need to read!

    /Maverick

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  80. Committee Papers.

    Library of Correspondence.

    Okay, not very original.

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  83. The Federalist's Club (The Federalist papers?)

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  85. I just thought of another picture that could be worked with.

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  86. Hardback Cafe

    THAT'S IT!

    /Jew all miss me? ;-)

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  88. {{{{littleoldlady}}}} We missed you very much oh bearer of the cups of fruit goodness.

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  89. There are no books at the liquor store, fortunately that's not why I need to go there.

    /Killian Bundy

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  90. Phil!

    You just love me for my fruits, I know. ;-)

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  92. I like Hardback Cafe

    also Cafe Binders

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  93. littleoldlady: don't forget your charming wit. ;)

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  94. So glad you are here {littleoldlady}!

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  95. Hi littleoldlady! Good to see you!

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  96. Yeah, that too. ;-)

    What did I miss?

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  97. The Book Worm
    Footnotes

    I'm just typing...

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  98. ArmyWife! Hiya! Good to see you, too. :-)

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  101. Truck Monkey said...

    Book Monkey.

    ROFL

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  102. Hardback Cafe
    Hardback Cafe
    Hardback Cafe
    Hardback Cafe

    Hi ya lol! jew miss us?!

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  104. Good evening

    The market jumped over 1% today based on bargain hunting after last week's losses.

    However, there is still not even a hint of GDP growth or employment increases out there, so we are a long way from being out of the woods.

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  106. Paperback Rider

    Oh very good!

    But I still like Hardback Cafe better.

    who came up with that?

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  107. What about a tribute to William Caxton, owner of the first printing press in England? Caxton's Corner or something like that?

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  109. 3 wood:

    That's kind of a long title - it would be hard to remember, don't ya think?

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  110. ATH,

    Hardback Cafe

    Is Jorlines idea!

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  111. Hardback Cafe was Jorline's idea. And I like it!

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  112. ATH: "Hardback Cafe" was Jorline's idea.


    /but what about their weaker sibling the paper back?

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  113. Historic?

    Library Company of Philadelphia.

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  114. Good to see you too. I was too busy during the day to stop by. I hope you all had a good week end.

    I will be at a blue grass festival for the 2nd half of this week, so I probably be scarce for a few days.

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  115. PaladinPhil said...

    I have a dream of a day when books aren't judged by their cover...

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  116. 3 wood,
    .. from being out of the woods.

    out of the woods - into the books

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  117. Library Company of Philadelphia.

    More prints and paper than books there, believe it or not.

    /years ago a friend was the director...or maybe assistant director(?)...perhaps both

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  119. "3 wood:

    That's kind of a long title - it would be hard to remember, don't ya think?"

    Oh you know me, too focused on economics and finance to pay much attention to what else is going on.

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  120. Geepers said...
    Is this the music thread?

    Not quite.

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  123. You know, 3wood, I'm an R&B singer, but I love a good bluegrass festival! What fun! Are you performing, or just going for the good time?

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  124. ahem...

    How about calling it the...

    COUGAR
    CLUB,
    R

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  125. JORLINE'S IDEA?!

    Then I take it all back - unless she coughs up the recipe for that cilantro/jalapeno/garlic mayo.

    /kidding

    uh, mebbe not.

    Caxton's Corner is very nice - but also a bit esoteric. I don't think it has quite the 'ring'.

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  126. Good gracious on a scooter! What the heck is this? More chanting? (via hotair)

    YES WE CAN!

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  127. render64

    You, sir, are about to get bitch-slapped into next week.

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  128. 3 wood: and we love you for it!

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  130. I was trying to think of one with a catchy acronym.
    Maybe something like this...

    A
    Community
    Of
    Reading
    Netizens

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  132. ahem...

    How about calling it the...

    COUGAR
    CLUB,
    R


    How 'bout 'Helen Thomas' Cougar Club'?

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  133. ArmyWife, thanks for that link. I think that one'll have to have to make its way into a news thread.

    Sheesh. These teachers are really all up in the cult of Obama. Yikes.

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  134. ArmyWife said...
    Good gracious on a scooter! What the heck is this? More chanting? (via hotair)
    YES WE CAN!

    F***ing frightening.
    Tell me that that was out of a Horror B-Movie!?

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  135. AW: OMG!!!! What is that, something like the fourth video now of teachers using students to idolize a politician?

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  136. Atilla -

    It wouldn't be the first time. I'm already a couple of months ahead of most everybody else...

    WISER,
    R

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  137. ArmyWife said...

    Good gracious on a scooter! What the heck is this? More chanting? (via hotair)

    YES WE CAN!

    This is getting really disturbing. I could write off one incident as an overzealous, nutty teacher. How many is this now?

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  139. DesertSage said...


    How 'bout 'Helen Thomas' Cougar Club'?

    I just threw up in my mouth a little.

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  140. snowcrash,
    Novel Thoughts?

    That's a good one!

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  141. Novel Thoughts?

    I like it - 'cept we wouldn't necessarily be discussing only novels

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  143. Cal, if there is a poll I'm going with The Helen Thomas Memorial Cougar Club. lol

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  144. AtillaTheHoney said...
    Fahrenheit Zero
    ?

    Ah you mean 'Cool Books'.

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  145. ArmyWife said...

    I've had it over my head with this shit.
    They make 'em sound like a fucking cult and these teachers are just eating it up.
    Sorry, I had to type that word out.

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  146. The Book Czars


    Or is there already one?

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  147. Not quite. "Fahrenhiet 451" was about book burning - they burn at the temp Fahrenhiet 451 degrees.

    So, I menat to say we discuss all books.

    Maybe too far off the mark.

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  148. There's a new movie called "Age of Stupid" which claims Gorebul Warming will cause human extinction by 2055, and airplanes are a prime source of Manbearpig Warming.

    Anyway, and enterprising fellow got a press pass to the premier and ask a few Inconvenient Questions.

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  149. The Book Czars


    Or is there already one?

    Probably. If there is, you can be sure he's well red....

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  151. SOS! I like it! Book Czar (we have to pronounce as we do in the AW house - ka-zar)

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  152. The bar is going to open like NOW, so Squatch, get moving!

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  153. snowcrash,

    I'd vote for: "Go ahead, read my book." by eatitorwearit - Of course. ;-)

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  154. I don't like the idea of using 'czar' in the name. Trust me. It will be dated in good time.

    And I intend to be around for awhile.

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  155. You want books? You can’t read the books!

    /Col. Nathan Jessep

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  158. We'll leave this one open for a while to give everyone a chance to throw in.

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  159. I still like yours Jorline - although I think mine of 'Fahrenheit Zero' is pretty sophisticated, 'Hardcover Cafe just nails it.

    And btw, I expect the recipe for the cilantro/jalapeno/garlic mayo in my inbox EL PRONTO!

    :D

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  160. Taking into consideration our age.

    Books, Bifocals & Biscotti

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  161. Thank ATH, I'll post it tomorrow.

    Goes great with this.

    Hurb’s Grilled Tilapia

    4 to 6 pieces of Tilapia
    Olive Oil
    Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Spice
    Limes

    1. In a skillet or frying pan, heat a thin layer of olive oil.
    2. Season both sides of the tilapia with Mrs. Dash's Southwest Chipotle seasoning...it is salt free like all Mrs. Dash products. The spice has a kick to it...season to your taste.
    3. Cook the tilapia on both sides...total cook time is around 5 minutes.
    4. Squeeze fresh lime in the tilapia before removing it from the skillet.


    **This is a very popular item at my restaurant. I serve it with my homemade Cilantro/Jalapeno Mayo with minced garlic.

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  162. "You know, 3wood, I'm an R&B singer, but I love a good bluegrass festival! What fun! Are you performing, or just going for the good time?"

    Sorry for the delay, had a phone call.

    We are doing both. In fact, a lot of this is being taped for a television show, so me and the Mrs. might end up with some face time on TV.

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  164. jORLINE
    Thank ATH, I'll post it tomorrow.

    ohmygosh REALLY?!

    THANK YOU!

    (the talapia recipe is already in my folder)

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  165. World Forward Operating Base Camp

    WFOBC

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  173. Blood on his sleeve said...

    YOUTOO

    I saw them in concert...Bono is weird though.

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  175. DD, the leader so far seems to be Hardcover Cafe, and I believe it came from Jorline.

    There's still time, though...we'll wait a while to give the night crew a chance, and see if we get any lurker mail.

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  176. I guess we've made a decision, so I'm going to close this one. We'll make an announcement. : )

    THANK YOU EVERYONE. LOTS of great ideas, and it sure was fun!

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