2012-05-17T14:31:54-07:00 http://forums.northernattack.com/ Lussumo Vanilla http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=192 2006-08-31T20:11:32-07:00 2012-05-17T14:31:54-07:00 Loaded Teapot http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=23

I know people here read. I'm not buying the over-hyped notion that Americans don't read, that Barnes & Noble is losing money, or that more people do illegal drugs than read books to their children. So, recommend (or bash) your recent reads here. I am a reader and I'm always looking for new suggestions (and I still haven't found a good online book club - e-mail me if you know of one). If you're one of those people who has some piece of historical fiction or a biography of a former President on your bedside table...well, fine (but I'm skeptical when I hear people say they're reading this type of stuff; celebrity "reading" lists in *People* magazine are hysterical and, I'm sure, totally made up. I just don't believe Pamela Anderson when she tells us that she's currently reading a biography of Susan B. Anthony. I mean, I read a lot, and *I've* never read one). You don't need to put on false airs here, though. Just be honest! I am finishing up *Prep* by Curtis Sittenfeld right now (good book, not a very likable protagonist..she's just blah). Next up, I think, is *Naked* by David Sedaris. I read *Dress Your Family in Corduroy in Denim* last year, and I literally laugh out loud when I read his essays, so he's a keeper. I'm sure I'll have more to say later, but in the meantime, share! PS - I have read *The DaVinci Code*, by the way, and I did like it. Not nearly as horrible as some of the things I've read about it. Plus, Dan Brown is obviously one savvy businessman if he can create a work of fiction and, through coy interviews, have people debating the book as if it's historical fiction. PS #2 - I have also read *From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler*, and I loved it. Still love it. Top 10 of all time, I think. I used to want to run away from home, and at the time I first read it I had never even been to NYC, much less the Metropolitan Museum of Art, so there was a lot of intrigue there for me.

If you're one of those people who has some piece of historical fiction or a biography of a former President on your bedside table...well, fine (but I'm skeptical when I hear people say they're reading this type of stuff; celebrity "reading" lists in *People* magazine are hysterical and, I'm sure, totally made up. I just don't believe Pamela Anderson when she tells us that she's currently reading a biography of Susan B. Anthony. I mean, I read a lot, and *I've* never read one). You don't need to put on false airs here, though. Just be honest!

I am finishing up *Prep* by Curtis Sittenfeld right now (good book, not a very likable protagonist..she's just blah). Next up, I think, is *Naked* by David Sedaris. I read *Dress Your Family in Corduroy in Denim* last year, and I literally laugh out loud when I read his essays, so he's a keeper. I'm sure I'll have more to say later, but in the meantime, share!

PS - I have read *The DaVinci Code*, by the way, and I did like it. Not nearly as horrible as some of the things I've read about it. Plus, Dan Brown is obviously one savvy businessman if he can create a work of fiction and, through coy interviews, have people debating the book as if it's historical fiction.

PS #2 - I have also read *From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler*, and I loved it. Still love it. Top 10 of all time, I think. I used to want to run away from home, and at the time I first read it I had never even been to NYC, much less the Metropolitan Museum of Art, so there was a lot of intrigue there for me.]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=188 2006-08-20T08:33:53-07:00 2012-05-17T14:27:14-07:00 Loaded Teapot http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=23

I need to populate my Blockbuster Online account before they start sending me *Armageddon* and *Deuce Bigelow* (neither of which is on my list, by the way), and I need some suggestions. I thought it would be interesting to have a place where we could recommend movies to each other (or recommend others to stay away from other movies, depending on what you've seen...). I know we have the Favorite Movies thread, but some movies are *good* but don't qualify for the Top 5 list. So, what have you seen recently? New in theathers or old on DVD (or VHS...whatever), doesn't matter. What was good, what was bad, what made you cry, what made you say, "That was horrible"? Last night we watched *The Matador* on DVD with Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear (they were in the movie, not in my living room :-). I heard it was good, but it was better than I thought it would be. I love movies that combine genuine monents of seriousness with laugh-out-loud comedy, and this did that. They should make t-shirts out of some of the lines that came out of Pierce Brosnan's mouth. It's definitely not a movie suitable for watching with kids in the room (which I didn't, and I'm grateful for that). And I will totally admit to wanting to see *Snakes on a Plane*. Snakes are not on my list of phobias, and I am neutral about flying, and it looks like huge campy fun. Win win win.

Last night we watched *The Matador* on DVD with Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear (they were in the movie, not in my living room :-). I heard it was good, but it was better than I thought it would be. I love movies that combine genuine monents of seriousness with laugh-out-loud comedy, and this did that. They should make t-shirts out of some of the lines that came out of Pierce Brosnan's mouth. It's definitely not a movie suitable for watching with kids in the room (which I didn't, and I'm grateful for that).

And I will totally admit to wanting to see *Snakes on a Plane*. Snakes are not on my list of phobias, and I am neutral about flying, and it looks like huge campy fun. Win win win.]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=432 2008-01-30T20:06:37-08:00 2012-05-17T13:29:15-07:00 Anque http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=950

*Amended April 4, 2008* So, let's give up the idea of this being a game. If you've got an unrelated video you want to share with the NA community, post it here. That is all. ---- Here is the inspiration for this thread and many other things in my life. [Top That!](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYoaqVbJoR8)

So, let's give up the idea of this being a game. If you've got an unrelated video you want to share with the NA community, post it here.

That is all.

----

Here is the inspiration for this thread and many other things in my life.

[Top That!](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYoaqVbJoR8)]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=627 2010-04-07T07:34:29-07:00 2012-05-17T12:25:00-07:00 Bri http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=362

>Wait, do we have a _Community_ thread? We do now. Discuss.

We do now. Discuss.]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=491 2008-09-14T17:42:03-07:00 2012-05-17T11:53:00-07:00 Lady Baker http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=1178

Who doesn't love talking about clothes? Here's a whole thread for 'em! Let us know what you love, what you hate, what you've bought, what you wish you could buy, your favorite stores, celebrity outfit evaluations, trend reports...and don't forget about accessories. Coincidentally, it's Fashion Week in New York, and that may be a good place to start...

Coincidentally, it's Fashion Week in New York, and that may be a good place to start...]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=90 2006-03-26T22:00:24-08:00 2012-05-17T09:16:23-07:00 little kid luvr http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=144

I've just been so curious as to what other TV shows hardcore Office fans enjoy. For me, it's The Colbert Report, Arrested Development, Stella, Invader Zim, The Daily Show, My Hero, and Stargate SG-1. Of course, The Office is the my favorite. And I also seem to like a lot of things that get cancelled.

http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=242 2006-10-25T16:21:46-07:00 2012-05-17T09:14:04-07:00 Pan http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=505

When Loaded Teapot started the Tirade Tuesday thread, she said that we are an overwhelmingly positive bunch up here on Northern Attack. I've been loving our tirades, but I'd also love to know some of the stuff that's making life better (or at least tolerable) for all of you out there. Currently, I'm just reflecting on how this board has made my life much nicer in the past couple weeks. Thanks for it, y'all! You're a good group.

I've been loving our tirades, but I'd also love to know some of the stuff that's making life better (or at least tolerable) for all of you out there.

Currently, I'm just reflecting on how this board has made my life much nicer in the past couple weeks. Thanks for it, y'all! You're a good group.]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=204 2006-09-23T06:18:54-07:00 2012-05-17T03:07:30-07:00 Loaded Teapot http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=23

I've never used Photoshop (I'm a PSP kinda girl), but in honor of the photos **Jinx** posted of his premiere party (see the haiku thread - you really should, anyway), **garbagethrower** suggested a photo thread. I think it sounds great! So post links to your photos here (you need to host the photos somewhere else first). Post photos of yourself, your bobbleheads, your pets, your kids, your Jell-O molds, your co-workers...whatever inspires you. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures. And if you post a photo of Brad Pitt and tell us it's you...well, we're probably sharp enough to pick up on that.

I'm looking forward to seeing pictures. And if you post a photo of Brad Pitt and tell us it's you...well, we're probably sharp enough to pick up on that.]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=343 2007-05-01T14:38:38-07:00 2012-05-16T17:59:57-07:00 Crentist http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=789

Pet problems or funny stories?

http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=301 2007-02-02T17:47:53-08:00 2012-05-16T16:02:42-07:00 Loaded Teapot http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=23

Mine change all the time. Right now they are: - amuck (this has been one for a long time; I love the way it sounds, and the fact that it implies unfathomable chaos). - obviously (so much sarcasm packed into one word). - nonetheless (there aren't many words out there that are really three whole words packed into one, so this is very efficient, and I like that). This is totally off-topic, but I know that other people here have favorite words, just because the words sound neat or they have special meaning. So...what are your favorite words?

- amuck (this has been one for a long time; I love the way it sounds, and the fact that it implies unfathomable chaos).
- obviously (so much sarcasm packed into one word).
- nonetheless (there aren't many words out there that are really three whole words packed into one, so this is very efficient, and I like that).

This is totally off-topic, but I know that other people here have favorite words, just because the words sound neat or they have special meaning. So...what are your favorite words?]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=50 2006-02-20T13:53:04-08:00 2012-05-16T14:39:00-07:00 James http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=1

This thread is reserved for spoilers about upcoming episodes. You've been warned.

http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=63 2006-02-22T14:36:28-08:00 2012-05-15T22:49:10-07:00 James http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=1

This thread is reserved for anything and everything, Office-related or not.

http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=523 2008-11-27T09:21:32-08:00 2012-05-15T16:34:32-07:00 Vampiric Germ http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=1093

This thread was actually the brainchild of our own **Memory Loss Drug**,  and she asked that someone start it, so here it is. Here we can post any picture we want in an embedded fashion without offending those who find them obnoxious. So, picture posting nerds, have at it! I'll start with this one for sentimental reasons. 


and she asked that someone start it, so here it is. Here we can post any picture we want in an embedded fashion without offending those who find them obnoxious. So, picture posting nerds, have at it!

I'll start with this one for sentimental reasons.

]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=162 2006-06-30T09:38:07-07:00 2012-05-15T11:08:03-07:00 garbagethrower http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=298

Just curious what people here do 9 to 5. Besides this, I mean. For money.

http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=40 2006-02-20T00:14:58-08:00 2012-05-15T06:16:30-07:00 James http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=1

Discuss all things Dwight.

http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=169 2006-07-07T16:02:38-07:00 2012-05-14T17:35:59-07:00 garbagethrower http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=298

I need to grow my iTunes trove. Song recommendations? A wide range of musical styles is appreciated, with the exception of country. No offense.

A wide range of musical styles is appreciated, with the exception of country. No offense.]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=218 2006-10-04T10:24:58-07:00 2012-05-14T12:51:40-07:00 Jim Mosby http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=457

Thanks to a genius idea by another member of this community, I would like to start this thread. Potential names and even plot lines for a "The Office" spinoff..... - The Halperts (not my idea :) - Everybody Loves Jam (with the annoying neighbor Dwigt) EDIT: LOL, thanks LT, that's what I get for posting on here when I'm at work and should be, ohhh, ummm, yea, working :)

Potential names and even plot lines for a "The Office" spinoff.....

- The Halperts (not my idea :)
- Everybody Loves Jam (with the annoying neighbor Dwigt)

EDIT: LOL, thanks LT, that's what I get for posting on here when I'm at work and should be, ohhh, ummm, yea, working :)]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=556 2009-04-23T12:32:51-07:00 2012-05-14T07:48:16-07:00 James http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=1

*Warning: this thread has absolutely nothing to do with The Office, but everything to do with a show I dearly hope to see again next year.* **UPDATE: The website is up. Check it out at [http://www.pleasesavechuck.com](http://www.pleasesavechuck.com). Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested.** I love Chuck, and I know several other folks here do as well. There's a lot of support for the show floating around the web, and my plan is to create a site which organizes that information. With only 12 days before NBC announces its fall schedule at the upfronts (and even fewer I imagine before decisions are made), we don't have much time, but I'll be damned if I don't at least give it a try. The blogosphere has made a particularly strong push for the show in the past week or so, and I'm excited to join the effort. **Keep an eye on this post for updates, which I hope to deliver in the next 24 hours.** In the meantime, please feel free to discuss the show in this thread. Those of you who haven't had the pleasure of viewing Chuck, I implore you to check it out. Those of you who have and didn't care for it, this is an environment of welcoming... and you can just get the hell out.

**UPDATE: The website is up. Check it out at [http://www.pleasesavechuck.com](http://www.pleasesavechuck.com). Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested.**

I love Chuck, and I know several other folks here do as well. There's a lot of support for the show floating around the web, and my plan is to create a site which organizes that information. With only 12 days before NBC announces its fall schedule at the upfronts (and even fewer I imagine before decisions are made), we don't have much time, but I'll be damned if I don't at least give it a try. The blogosphere has made a particularly strong push for the show in the past week or so, and I'm excited to join the effort. **Keep an eye on this post for updates, which I hope to deliver in the next 24 hours.** In the meantime, please feel free to discuss the show in this thread.

Those of you who haven't had the pleasure of viewing Chuck, I implore you to check it out. Those of you who have and didn't care for it, this is an environment of welcoming... and you can just get the hell out.]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=305 2007-02-07T06:20:19-08:00 2012-05-13T18:09:27-07:00 Single Tear http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=237

Okay, maybe this is a little lame for a thread of its own, but we've often got into health and fitness discussions so I thought it would be useful. So suck it. I'll start... **EXERCISE** I think exercising is boring. That is to say, when the exercising itself is the only reason I'm moving. I like playing sports. Like Phyllis, I also played a little basketball in high school. And soccer. And growing up I used to play football in the streets with my brothers. I like playing sports because you are too distracted having fun to realize that you're exercising. Which is why despite owning a treadmill, I've never been able to consistently use it. I would just keep watching the clock and asking myself, "Can I get off this thing now?" (*TWSS*) But now I've used the treadmill for 6 days in row! The distraction I found that worked was reading our book club book, *Atonement* (which I find a very good read, so far). I can't really run and read at the same time, so I mostly turn up the incline and power walk. (I blame the book, but really I have no lung capacity for long distance running). I'm so into the book that time goes by very quickly and I forget that I'm working out. **FOOD** As far as "dieting", I hate the word "diet" because it implies temporary change. If it's temporary, then you're just gonna put weight back on when you stop. BUT, I do like The South Beach diet. The principles just make sense and it's easy to follow- whole carbs, whole fruit, healthy fats (like in nuts and fish) and generally eating foods that keep you fuller longer. **SUGAR** Although I instinctively believe that sugar substitutes are no good for you, I do use Splenda. It has really helped cut a lot of sugar out of my diet and I think it really does taste like sugar. **CEREAL** My son used to be perfectly happy with plain Cheerios and bran flakes, but recently he went to his cousin's house and discovered Fruit Loops. He then saw them at the store and asked for them. I bought them because I was at Super Walmart and got an enormous bag for only a couple dollars. I regret doing this but he just finished the bag yesterday and now he's going back to plain Cheerios and bran flakes. Sometimes it's a lot cheaper to buy unhealthy food. That sucks. That is all.

I'll start...

**EXERCISE** I think exercising is boring. That is to say, when the exercising itself is the only reason I'm moving. I like playing sports. Like Phyllis, I also played a little basketball in high school. And soccer. And growing up I used to play football in the streets with my brothers. I like playing sports because you are too distracted having fun to realize that you're exercising. Which is why despite owning a treadmill, I've never been able to consistently use it. I would just keep watching the clock and asking myself, "Can I get off this thing now?" (*TWSS*)

But now I've used the treadmill for 6 days in row! The distraction I found that worked was reading our book club book, *Atonement* (which I find a very good read, so far). I can't really run and read at the same time, so I mostly turn up the incline and power walk. (I blame the book, but really I have no lung capacity for long distance running). I'm so into the book that time goes by very quickly and I forget that I'm working out.

**FOOD** As far as "dieting", I hate the word "diet" because it implies temporary change. If it's temporary, then you're just gonna put weight back on when you stop. BUT, I do like The South Beach diet. The principles just make sense and it's easy to follow- whole carbs, whole fruit, healthy fats (like in nuts and fish) and generally eating foods that keep you fuller longer.

**SUGAR** Although I instinctively believe that sugar substitutes are no good for you, I do use Splenda. It has really helped cut a lot of sugar out of my diet and I think it really does taste like sugar.

**CEREAL** My son used to be perfectly happy with plain Cheerios and bran flakes, but recently he went to his cousin's house and discovered Fruit Loops. He then saw them at the store and asked for them. I bought them because I was at Super Walmart and got an enormous bag for only a couple dollars. I regret doing this but he just finished the bag yesterday and now he's going back to plain Cheerios and bran flakes.

Sometimes it's a lot cheaper to buy unhealthy food. That sucks.

That is all.]]> http://forums.northernattack.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=786 2012-05-05T22:31:04-07:00 2012-05-13T16:51:55-07:00 James http://forums.northernattack.com/account.php?u=1

* Season 8 : Episode 24 * First aired on May 10, 2012 Summary courtesy of NBC: > DWIGHT OFFERS FREE FAMILY PORTRAITS FOR THE OFFICE— Andy (Ed Helms) returns to Dunder Mifflin as a janitor, harboring a secret plan. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) goes to great lengths to steal a DNA sample from Angela's (Angela Kinsey) baby in order to prove his paternity. Two-time Emmy winner James Spader, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Zach Woods, and Catherine Tate also star.

* First aired on May 10, 2012

Summary courtesy of NBC:

> DWIGHT OFFERS FREE FAMILY PORTRAITS FOR THE OFFICE— Andy (Ed Helms) returns to Dunder Mifflin as a janitor, harboring a secret plan. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) goes to great lengths to steal a DNA sample from Angela's (Angela Kinsey) baby in order to prove his paternity. Two-time Emmy winner James Spader, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Zach Woods, and Catherine Tate also star.]]>