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wOw! We started wOw hoping you would come by, stay a while and become a part of The Conversation. You most definitely have. wOw is pleased to announce that we have received more than 50,000 comments on our website. The 50,000th comment was by Beth Willis on 07/20/2008 12:01 pm. Click on this link here to read the comment.

Keep the comments coming! wOw looks forward to announcing its 100,000th comment.

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By Mamacita G. on 07/24/2008 11:26 am

I’ve just returned from a speaking gig at the BlogHer conference in SF, and I can tell you up front that technology is NOT just for the young! Two thousand tech-savvy blogging women ranging in age from 18 to 88, all in one hotel, was like paradise for me. I have never been all that interested in shoes, fashion, expensive travel, or gossip, but put me in an electronics store and I’m smiling from ear to ear. How lovely to find a column that speaks to someone like me! Although, the assumption that we are not already knowledgeable about Skype and the like, and that only a younger person can give us this information, is a bit unnerving…

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Comment to The Question of the Day on July 21

By James Gemmell on 07/21/2008 2:11 am

I prefer pop or rock music, mainly. I grew up in the ‘60’s/70’s, so it has to have some melody, it can’t be all the incessant screaming and one-chord frantic strumming of thrash-metal, and certainly not rap. As Ian Gillan of Deep Purple once said, "The bands today don’t realize that the volume doesn’t have to always be at 10. Music is so much more powerful when there are peaks and valleys." Gillan (a chum of mine), was the voice of Jesus on the 1971 ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ album that sold tens of millions of records worldwide. I really liked Nazareth with Dan McCafferty’s unique vocals ("Love Hurts"), Uriah Heep (late, great David Byron singing), Foghat (late lead throat Lonesome Dave Peverett), Ian Hunter/Mott the Hoople, anything with Paul Rodgers on vocals (Free- 1960’s, Bad Company -1970’s, and his latest merger with Queen). In addition to hard rock, I still enjoy the melody of some soft pop rock, such as the late Jim Croce, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Two of my favorite pop/rock groups of all time are Eric Burdon & The Animals, and Three Dog Night. I liked the Jefferson Airplane (Grace Slick) and Heart (Ann Wilson), because of the terrific female vocals. I went and saw 2 weeks ago at Frederick Meijer Gardens in G.R. Susan Tedeschi (tuh-DESK’-ee) and her husband, Derek Trucks, with their new merged band - Soul Stew Revival. Tedeschi’s singing voice is powerful and beautiful.

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Comment to a Poll on July 22

By Maizie James on 07/22/2008 3:43 pm

Bella
You are absolutely correct that common courtesy, such as opening doors for women, sets a standard for men to treat women with respect. And, frankly, I like that there are gender-based rules of etiquette. I might be biased because I was raised to believe that a ‘real man’ is first and foremost a gentleman. My father performed all those gallant gestures of a gentleman, as did my ex. And, I taught my sons these gentleman ethics. Also, what I’ve noticed is that ‘true gentlemen’ seem to be more confident and secure, hence, they are less threatened by assertive, successful women. Consequently, in the business world, the more gallant men are, the more likely they are to respect and accept their female peers as equals. It’s the rude bastards - who have no notion of what it mean to be gentleman - who give powerful and successful women headaches. Yes, I’m for chivalry. It’s what defines dignity and character in a man.

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Comment to a Post on July 24

By Elisabeth S on 07/24/2008 1:21 pm

This is the epitome of what is wrong with our priorities in this country. We can bail out Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In the eighties we created a Federal fund to save failing Savings and Loans. Then and now huge commercial banks are picking up assets at 10 cents on the dollar, while hard working Americans are losing there homes and their lives. This whole mess will benefit those who can buy foreclosed properties and sit on them until the market firms. Meanwhile people have to start over and rebuild their lives, while Congress does what?????

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Comment to a Q & A on July 23

By Maurine H on 07/23/2008 10:44 pm

How does she do it? Every time Emma Thompson is interviewed she makes the English language just dance! Her wit is sharp, her humor is infectious, and her descriptions are vivid. For years, I’ve admired all her work - comedy or drama - and I’m anticipating that Ms. Thompson as Lady Marchmain will be yet another brilliant portrayal.