BK: Your run-in with the dog owner was shocking and appalling. Is that the first time you've had problems with people claiming rights on album artwork?
And the word of the day is: OPUSCULE!
The character played by Poppy Montgomery mother has dementia as does her Aunt played Marilu Henner. I believe the mother is only shown in flashbacks. I read somewhere over the weekend that the Mother had died.
I am very happy with the top three on DWTS.....the more I heard the "wild track" of the voice of the one going home, the more I disliked that person.....
So....on to the finals.
I have found two or three of my photos printed in our church denomination magazine. I neither sent the photos to the magazine nor gave my permission to have them printed. I got no photo credit, either.
How did the guy happen to see the photo of his dog when the stuff hasn't been printed yet?
I've just received the Blu of Mutiny on the Bounty. It looks and sounds spectacular and really takes me back to the time when I saw it in 70mm. Vastly better than the old DVD and an absolutely wonderful film!
I am very happy with the top three on DWTS.....the more I heard the "wild track" of the voice of the one going home, the more I disliked that person.....
So....on to the finals.
It's funny but even though I love Maks, I thought that it was Hope's attitude that was bugging me. She was not very good on Monday. Yet acted like the judges were marking her down because they disliked her and Maks. I found her attitude appalling. I think the judges were mean to Maks a couple of weeks ago. And occasionally they have made mean comments to him. What Carrie Ann said to him was mean. BUT that said, what she said to Hope was right on. The lifts were so awkward. I think even though Hope is an Olympic athlete she still was much more awkward dancing than any other athlete they've had on the show.
I am super happy with the F3. And i actually would be okay with any of them winning. I've never usually gravitated towards Cheryl's partnerships. But I love her and Rob. She has done so great with him. And she's so supportive. I really am enjoying them now.
I've just received the Blu of Mutiny on the Bounty. It looks and sounds spectacular and really takes me back to the time when I saw it in 70mm. Vastly better than the old DVD and an absolutely wonderful film!
And would you believe there's a guy I've been tackling on another forum who contends that the high-def master used was "too old" and that, as a result, this new Blu-ray is "bad" and "mediocre"?
Nothing but a 6K scan (at how many thousands of extra dollars) needed to be done to satisfy him. He will not answer my direct question as to whether he has actually "seen" the Blu-ray.
How did the guy happen to see the photo of his dog when the stuff hasn't been printed yet?
That was my first thought. Did anyone involved show it to him?
I've just received the Blu of Mutiny on the Bounty. It looks and sounds spectacular and really takes me back to the time when I saw it in 70mm. Vastly better than the old DVD and an absolutely wonderful film!
And would you believe there's a guy I've been tackling on another forum who contends that the high-def master used was "too old" and that, as a result, this new Blu-ray is "bad" and "mediocre"?
Nothing but a 6K scan (at how many thousands of extra dollars) needed to be done to satisfy him. He will not answer my direct question as to whether he has actually "seen" the Blu-ray.
Take it from one who deals with withering comments on a daily basis, people just like to friggin' complain no matter what is said. There's a firestorm right now on Blu-ray.com over a review I did that was rated Highly Recommended, which fans of this particular movie didn't think was good enough. For crying out loud. ;)
I suppose I'm up after one absolutely horrible dream.
The lesson of DANCING WITH THE STARS: Don't smile at Carrie Ann.
Melody's mom sent the announcement to the nice fellow who actually keeps the dog and trains it (the owner/trainer has trained others to train) - the dog is great and that guy is great - but he was so excited and happy that he sent it to the owner/trainer never imagining this guy would react like that. He's sorry he did now, but I don't blame him. Entitlement and greed. The names of the game. Again, if we were not using the two little images in a photo collage with twenty other little images that you can barely see because there are three prominent things on that cover to which the eye goes - a large photo of Melody, her name, and the title of the CD. It was ridiculous but he would not even address my points - would not even acknowledge my points were in the e-mail. And we weren't using HIS photographs - he did not own these photos they were taken at Musical Theatre West and I can tell you they would have no problem given size and placement and the photo collage, which, by the way, is a new piece of art if you want to look at it that way. His contention is that his contract with the Annie people is such that he can approve and control any use of any image of any dog used in a production of the show. Again, if we were FEATURING it, calling it out, using it to exploit sales, he MIGHT have a point - he had no point given the actual use.
DR Ron Pulliam,
RE: DWTS
I actually disagree that Maks is a bad teacher. I think he was just brought up differently and teaches differently. He can seem a bit abupt, but he's a great dancer and I'll bet there are many of his former DWTS partners who love him.
In the beginning when Hope was not improving I actually was blaming her. It seemed like as an athlete she had potential. But she wasn't putting in the same time as the others. IF she had put in more time (like Carson was doing because he knew he had limitations) then i think she would have improved much more than she did.
I get why Maks and/or Hope were upset that the judges were so harsh with them. The judges constantly praised terrible dancers like Nancy Grace. It does at times seem like the judges favor certain people. I do think they call it like they see it. Just sometimes they are a bit meaner about it.
I'm curious about what is going on with Hope and Maks now, since they were not on Jimmy Kimmel and I read somewhere that they declined all press.
I still think what they showed Hope saying on last night's show made her look like a not nice person. I"m sure she's nice enough. But she did not come across well this week (she probably did not know she was miked).
The lesson of DANCING WITH THE STARS: Don't smile at Carrie Ann.
Ha ha ha.
It's funny but i used to love Carrie Ann. I was not that happy with her after the whole Maks/Len thing. But that smirk comment was so uncalled for. I honestly felt like Maks was trying not to stir the pot. I guess she saw something else!
We have a favorite Thai restaurant here in Portland that prepares a special Tofu Pineapple Fried Rice just for me when we visit.
BK: Your run-in with the dog owner was shocking and appalling. Is that the first time you've had problems with people claiming rights on album artwork?
I think I can answer that question (sort of) in a roundabout way.
One of the last albums Bruce was working on before he left that other label and did not have time to complete was Believe: The Songs of the Sherman Brothers. He did not receive his producer credit but "conceived by" if memory serves me. The cd was badly mixed leaving out one of the orchestra passes
The image of the final version is below. Originally in place of the photo of The Sherman Brothers were images from Disney films. I believe that that version was being promoted (The CD hadn't been released). They did not get permission from the Disney company to use the photos and Disney threatened to take legal action and the cover was changed.
(http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/de/7/AAAAAuPlnZgAAAAAAN50Cg.jpg?v=1205437562000)
*Details to come after some more discussions. -But it's a GOOD WOW!
:) :) :) :) :)
*Details to come after some more discussions. -But it's a GOOD WOW!
:) :) :) :) :)
Using the AMAZON drop down menus for "returning" my LOST HORIZON takes me in circles and I can't find the right combination to get a new one.
Melody's mom sent the announcement to the nice fellow who actually keeps the dog and trains it (the owner/trainer has trained others to train) - the dog is great and that guy is great - but he was so excited and happy that he sent it to the owner/trainer never imagining this guy would react like that. He's sorry he did now, but I don't blame him. Entitlement and greed. The names of the game. Again, if we were not using the two little images in a photo collage with twenty other little images that you can barely see because there are three prominent things on that cover to which the eye goes - a large photo of Melody, her name, and the title of the CD. It was ridiculous but he would not even address my points - would not even acknowledge my points were in the e-mail. And we weren't using HIS photographs - he did not own these photos they were taken at Musical Theatre West and I can tell you they would have no problem given size and placement and the photo collage, which, by the way, is a new piece of art if you want to look at it that way. His contention is that his contract with the Annie people is such that he can approve and control any use of any image of any dog used in a production of the show. Again, if we were FEATURING it, calling it out, using it to exploit sales, he MIGHT have a point - he had no point given the actual use.
Using the AMAZON drop down menus for "returning" my LOST HORIZON takes me in circles and I can't find the right combination to get a new one.
I'm just going to return mine for credit and reorder it later...maybe directly from the Warner site, even though it'll cost more.
I live close to the London 2012 Olympics site. As a community representative, I've just been to a meeeting and presentation by the local Council about their plans for dealing with the huge number of visitors expected, and the logistics of transport, moving traffic around the area etc during the Games. All interesting stuff but one thing is for sure, as a resident in the area, it's going to be extremely difficult to get around with all the swarms of Olympic visitors. I had a property company contact me recently asking if I wanted to rent out my house for the duration, because of the difficulties visitors will have in finding accommodation; not to mention premium hotel prices.
In other breaking news, Ricky Gervais will indeed be hosting the Golden Globes.
I live close to the London 2012 Olympics site. As a community representative, I've just been to a meeeting and presentation by the local Council about their plans for dealing with the huge number of visitors expected, and the logistics of transport, moving traffic around the area etc during the Games. All interesting stuff but one thing is for sure, as a resident in the area, it's going to be extremely difficult to get around with all the swarms of Olympic visitors. I had a property company contact me recently asking if I wanted to rent out my house for the duration, because of the difficulties visitors will have in finding accommodation; not to mention premium hotel prices.
But, Douig, if you rent out your house, where will all of us stay?
I have to disagree with you partially on that. I think he can be very funny, though the humor often makes my skin crawl. I thought "Extras" was hysterical, "The Office" was more difficult to watch. I don't like humor that sets people up to be embarrassed.In other breaking news, Ricky Gervais will indeed be hosting the Golden Globes.
I hate Ricky Gervais.
I just saw a "before-and-after" ad with the headline "57-year-old mom looks 25."
What I saw was a woman who looked to be about 67 who now looks to be about 47. A nice transformation, but nothing like the headline.
I live close to the London 2012 Olympics site. As a community representative, I've just been to a meeeting and presentation by the local Council about their plans for dealing with the huge number of visitors expected, and the logistics of transport, moving traffic around the area etc during the Games. All interesting stuff but one thing is for sure, as a resident in the area, it's going to be extremely difficult to get around with all the swarms of Olympic visitors. I had a property company contact me recently asking if I wanted to rent out my house for the duration, because of the difficulties visitors will have in finding accommodation; not to mention premium hotel prices.
I've been spied.
I must say that one of the things that crossed my mind when my Mother died in 1997 is that I no longer would have a free place to stay at the SLC Olympics. Politically incorrect, but true. :)
Using the AMAZON drop down menus for "returning" my LOST HORIZON takes me in circles and I can't find the right combination to get a new one.
I am listening to the Brandenburgs, which always make me feel wonderful.
From DR JMK:QuoteWe have a favorite Thai restaurant here in Portland that prepares a special Tofu Pineapple Fried Rice just for me when we visit.
Sounds good. :)
And since I'm meeting a friend before tonight's rehearsal... And since I have a little bit of work to get done before tonight's rehearsal...
Hey, who uploaded that picture of me and my family? You're going to hear from my attorney!
I am back from a good production meeting, and we are off and rolling! The producer is going to deluge regional theatres with the show: the goal is five (5!!!!! count 'em !!!!!5) companies next year. Move over, White Christmas!
I sepnt the last several hours composing a letter than I am sending out to a lot of friends and the few family members that I have left. I am offering them a promissory note to be redeemed at the end of January for any financial assistance they can offer right now. I kind of feel like, "I will gladly pay you Tuesday, for a hamburger today."
I am back from a good production meeting, and we are off and rolling! The producer is going to deluge regional theatres with the show: the goal is five (5!!!!! count 'em !!!!!5) companies next year. Move over, White Christmas!
I sepnt the last several hours composing a letter than I am sending out to a lot of friends and the few family members that I have left. I am offering them a promissory note to be redeemed at the end of January for any financial assistance they can offer right now. I kind of feel like, "I will gladly pay you Tuesday, for a hamburger today."
Have you worked something out with your landlord?
I certainly hope I am not leaving this site while it is in danger of yet another all-time low.
I sepnt the last several hours composing a letter than I am sending out to a lot of friends and the few family members that I have left. I am offering them a promissory note to be redeemed at the end of January for any financial assistance they can offer right now. I kind of feel like, "I will gladly pay you Tuesday, for a hamburger today."
Have you worked something out with your landlord?
Nope, he doesn't seem like he is any mood to work out another deal. I am sure that he is gotten flack from the owner.
DR Michael S - Back to your e-reader question...
The technology writer for the New York Times - and former Broadway musician - David Pogue has written some very good reviews and comparisons of the various e-readers and the iPad.
Here is his breakdown and analysis of the various Amazon Kindles (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/14/technology/personaltech/the-fire-aside-amazons-lower-priced-kindles-also-shine.html).
And here is a compilation of the various articles about the iPad (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/i/ipad/index.html?inline=nyt-classifier).
*And here is David Pogue's "Family Review" of the iPad 2 (http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/03/10/technology/personaltech/100000000716029/pogue-family-review-of-the-new-ipad-2.html). -It's a video.
Using the AMAZON drop down menus for "returning" my LOST HORIZON takes me in circles and I can't find the right combination to get a new one.
I'm just going to return mine for credit and reorder it later...maybe directly from the Warner site, even though it'll cost more.
Find your order number and then have them call you via the Contact Us link. My new one was delivered in 48 hours.
I am back from a good production meeting, and we are off and rolling! The producer is going to deluge regional theatres with the show: the goal is five (5!!!!! count 'em !!!!!5) companies next year. Move over, White Christmas!
Happy Birthday to FJL's Skip
I am back from a good production meeting, and we are off and rolling! The producer is going to deluge regional theatres with the show: the goal is five (5!!!!! count 'em !!!!!5) companies next year. Move over, White Christmas!
DR Elmore - sounds like something the Human Race company in Dayton would be interested in!
Wow! What great news.I am back from a good production meeting, and we are off and rolling! The producer is going to deluge regional theatres with the show: the goal is five (5!!!!! count 'em !!!!!5) companies next year. Move over, White Christmas!
Congrats and Good Luck, Larry!! ;D
JohnG, are you on TOP CHEF? I must have missed that announcement.
Ron - I'm confused about the respect factor on DWTS.
Are Carrie Ann, Len and Bruno somehow ABOVE the professional dancers (or anybody) in the hierarchy in that proper respect (in terms of human decency) is due to them but not due from them to others? Is there some manner in which they're not all just performers on the show all there together to make for a successful TV show?
JohnG, are you on TOP CHEF? I must have missed that announcement.As an extra.
And now for something completely different...I think DR MBarnum will be pleased to know that I just ordered 12, count 'em 12 copies of Godzilla vs. Megalon (http://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Vs-Megalon-Various/dp/B005K8RJKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321496424&sr=1-1) for the library where I work! TWELVE copies!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61zvpONoIUL._AA500_.jpg)
:D
It is REALLY windy tonight! I know not why.It is here, too. When I was driving home a few gales were strong enough to move the car.
DR Michael S - Back to your e-reader question...
The technology writer for the New York Times - and former Broadway musician - David Pogue has written some very good reviews and comparisons of the various e-readers and the iPad.
Here is his breakdown and analysis of the various Amazon Kindles (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/14/technology/personaltech/the-fire-aside-amazons-lower-priced-kindles-also-shine.html).
And here is a compilation of the various articles about the iPad (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/i/ipad/index.html?inline=nyt-classifier).
*And here is David Pogue's "Family Review" of the iPad 2 (http://video.nytimes.com/video/2011/03/10/technology/personaltech/100000000716029/pogue-family-review-of-the-new-ipad-2.html). -It's a video.
Thanks for the links. I also found some others.
Some say Nook is better. Others say the Kindle.
Now I have to read up on the IPad and its comparison to the others tablets
I am back from a good production meeting, and we are off and rolling! The producer is going to deluge regional theatres with the show: the goal is five (5!!!!! count 'em !!!!!5) companies next year. Move over, White Christmas!
*Details to come after some more discussions. -But it's a GOOD WOW!
:) :) :) :) :)
And how long do you think said discussions might take...and you can announce??
*Details to come after some more discussions. -But it's a GOOD WOW!
:) :) :) :) :)
Looking forward to hearing the details, DR Jose!
And now for something completely different...I think DR MBarnum will be pleased to know that I just ordered 12, count 'em 12 copies of Godzilla vs. Megalon (http://www.amazon.com/Godzilla-Vs-Megalon-Various/dp/B005K8RJKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321496424&sr=1-1) for the library where I work! TWELVE copies!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61zvpONoIUL._AA500_.jpg)
:D
I am proud! But 12 copies???
It is REALLY windy tonight! I know not why.
George, yes the cover is updated on the site.
BK: Your run-in with the dog owner was shocking and appalling. Is that the first time you've had problems with people claiming rights on album artwork?
I think I can answer that question (sort of) in a roundabout way.
One of the last albums Bruce was working on before he left that other label and did not have time to complete was Believe: The Songs of the Sherman Brothers. He did not receive his producer credit but "conceived by" if memory serves me. The cd was badly mixed leaving out one of the orchestra passes
The image of the final version is below. Originally in place of the photo of The Sherman Brothers were images from Disney films. I believe that that version was being promoted (The CD hadn't been released). They did not get permission from the Disney company to use the photos and Disney threatened to take legal action and the cover was changed.
(http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/de/7/AAAAAuPlnZgAAAAAAN50Cg.jpg?v=1205437562000)
At some point, the original version of the cover with the Disney pictures was posted on the website for BK's previous label and I downloaded it. I even printed it out and put it with the CD. I think I may still have that picture on my computer. I'll have to check when I get home. It'll be late because I'm going to a TAO (http://www.olytheater.com/source/BoardMembers.htm) board meeting tonight.