tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post8459583803900816687..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: What to do today?By Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-56275355907182769352012-01-04T12:59:49.992-08:002012-01-04T12:59:49.992-08:00those of us in commonwealth countries already had ...those of us in commonwealth countries already had an extra day off, boxing day. so this time we got 2 of them.Debi Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282247047812211449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8236064680764943562011-12-27T06:41:15.691-08:002011-12-27T06:41:15.691-08:00We have 11 holidays in my state (NRW) in Germany. ...We have 11 holidays in my state (NRW) in Germany. But other than in the US those don't get shifted to the following monday if they fall on a weekend.<br /><br />On the other hand we have this neat little law instituted in 1963 called the National Vacation Law (Bundesurlaubsgesetz).<br /><br />We get a mandatory 24 vacation days. This results in roughly 30 workdays off each year - with 5 workdays each week that means we have 1.5 months off each year - in case we are not self-employed. Like me *sadface*<br /><br />But hey, I got both the best and the worst boss in the world that way :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01936042470523695383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34524531502490303522011-12-27T00:21:13.601-08:002011-12-27T00:21:13.601-08:00A bonus gift for you, Ken--I know your affection f...A bonus gift for you, Ken--I know your affection for Stephanie Edwards, and I came across a clip from her on A.M. AMERICA....ABC's precursor to GOOD MORNING AMERICA. Her regular co-host was away, but see with whom she's holding down the desk:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&NR=1&v=PfmS-DM8Jc0<br /><br />Plus...she had a supporting role alongside Sally Field and John Davidson in the short-lived 1973 sitcom THE GIRL WITH SOMETHING EXTRA<br />(in return for remaining earthbound, Screen Gems gave Sally ESP).Paul Ducanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80807293126214094932011-12-27T00:02:59.738-08:002011-12-27T00:02:59.738-08:00Ken, so what are your top 5 two-parters?Ken, so what are your top 5 two-parters?HogsAteMySisterhttp://hogsatemysister.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44538540754665142272011-12-26T22:47:53.505-08:002011-12-26T22:47:53.505-08:00Could you clarify that, JannieMac? I thought a day...Could you clarify that, JannieMac? I thought a day of the week was always the same--i.e., using the same calendar--everywhere in the world. I didn't think crossing the International Date Line meant everything moved back a day.<br /><br />WV: blest--fitting for discussing something connected with ChristmasPaul Ducanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46131018127925192522011-12-26T20:43:32.699-08:002011-12-26T20:43:32.699-08:00Nobody does 'any excuse for a holiday' bet...Nobody does 'any excuse for a holiday' better than us Aussies. We have Boxing Day and we also get the 27th as a public holiday in lieu of the fact Christmas Day fell on a Saturday this year.JannieMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00784233978203210591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85255311450540761652011-12-26T18:32:54.598-08:002011-12-26T18:32:54.598-08:00Ken, I stumbled across this English made piece on ...Ken, I stumbled across this English made piece on YouTube...."How to Conduct Oneself in the Synagogue"<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s31vZHkV_ew&feature=relatedPaul Ducanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66470291135288020222011-12-26T17:42:01.161-08:002011-12-26T17:42:01.161-08:00I wish we had something approaching the British se...I wish we had something approaching the British season. Christmas is traditionally twelve days, and I could do with a little more. It depresses me to drop by a market for a bottle of milk on December 26 and find Valentine's Day stuff on the shelves. BTW, I'm an atheist with a soft spot for druids.Refnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-53096742627532428322011-12-26T15:41:44.137-08:002011-12-26T15:41:44.137-08:00Yep, I wish I could say that it's true that we...Yep, I wish I could say that it's true that we get 10 to 14 days off as per British tradition, but it's more like 8, if you're lucky. Still, not complaining! :)<br /><br />We do get Christmas, Boxing and New Year's Day off, and if they occur during weekends, we get the following Monday (and/or Tuesday, in the case of Boxing Day) off to make up for it.<br /><br />We also get five Bank Holidays, which are national holidays, throughout the year. Everybody also gets 20 day's worth of holiday per year with their job. <br /><br />That said, when I worked in the USA, I felt it was less stressful than the UK, despite not getting any such perks. Hard to explain why.Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-20047512108677400692011-12-26T14:54:55.261-08:002011-12-26T14:54:55.261-08:00As Johnny Walker says, the tradition of Boxing Day...As Johnny Walker says, the tradition of Boxing Day is long-standing. There's a tube strike today in London, and I have to laugh because as recently as 15 years ago there would have been no trains at all, by plan.<br /><br />I think today is a holiday in all European countries, and in some industries people will have this week off and not go back until Jan 3.<br /><br />wgWendy M. Grossmanhttp://www.pelicancrossing.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68836656274159844442011-12-26T14:21:45.665-08:002011-12-26T14:21:45.665-08:00I worked for a company for several years which had...I worked for a company for several years which had an office in Brentford, London, UK. Following British work tradition, they not only had Christmas off, but the following 10 days to two weeks depending on what day the holidays fell. <br /><br />Must be they needed all that time to recover from dipping into the wassail bowl...Tom Quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959628996361620134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-49094148965953941232011-12-26T11:39:29.864-08:002011-12-26T11:39:29.864-08:00I will keep this in mind with the next two-parter....I will keep this in mind with the next two-parter. Meantime, I hope you and your family are enjoying the holidays, Ken.<br /><br />In my family, an array of the non-religious (including myself), stubborn Catholics, a Buddhist, and my older sister who converted to Judaism and lived in Israel for 20 years provides an interesting mix. We're hoping for a Muslim relative sometime in the future. Whatever I do today, it will be accompanied by traditional Christmas music alternating with Radio Hannukah.<br /><br />By the way: We get this entire week off, but don't worry - we're worked like slaves the rest of the year.RCPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251247613686669877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-91237356755547085332011-12-26T11:29:21.362-08:002011-12-26T11:29:21.362-08:00You joke, but I'm watching License to Kill tod...You joke, but I'm watching <i>License to Kill</i> today. (If there is more than one movie with that title. I'm watching the one with Timothy Dalton.)D. McEwannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-25815585779486726892011-12-26T09:47:44.208-08:002011-12-26T09:47:44.208-08:00Well I wouldn't consider myself a Christian, b...Well I wouldn't consider myself a Christian, but I still celebrate Christmas...Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46334168684906892192011-12-26T08:27:55.793-08:002011-12-26T08:27:55.793-08:00Speaking of Christmas traditions, did my gift to ...Speaking of Christmas traditions, did my gift to you start a new one...cold cuts instead of Chinese?<br /><br />I know what you asked for...but Chevrolet wasn't involved by this time--and besides, you already HAVE a Jew.Paul Ducanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8598890477917980232011-12-26T08:26:14.310-08:002011-12-26T08:26:14.310-08:00Ken, I thought you were Jewish. What happened to H...Ken, I thought you were Jewish. What happened to Hanukkah?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45541753910545754632011-12-26T07:39:08.771-08:002011-12-26T07:39:08.771-08:00The padding is also pretty apparent whenever NBC d...The padding is also pretty apparent whenever NBC does one of their "special" hourlong episodes. Even on The Office they had trouble filling the time and keeping the momentum.RS Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544253489863639345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42788207070604973362011-12-26T07:28:55.542-08:002011-12-26T07:28:55.542-08:00We Canadians have Boxing Day too, and it too is a ...We Canadians have Boxing Day too, and it too is a holiday. It's main purpose is to put Black Friday to shame in an orgy of spending, buying next year's Christmas wrapping paper. And flat screen TVs to watch two-parters on.RyderDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00980791636129598607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-46911974172227017372011-12-26T06:37:45.922-08:002011-12-26T06:37:45.922-08:00Haha. Aren't two-parters usually reserved for ...Haha. Aren't two-parters usually reserved for season arc twists? Guess I should just break out Netflix and see for myself.<br /><br />FYI - Today is known as "Boxing Day" here in the UK. It's another holiday, usually reserved for seeing extended family... and (presumably) re-boxing unwanted presents.Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.com