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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were bull and had horns, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're off taking the bull by the horns, which is not so easy for a cow.
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And the word of the day is: EONISM!
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Will we never get to page two?
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Oops (spoo spelled backwards), forgot the birthday boy - I'll go add it to the notes.
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A Very Happy HHW (and any other kind, as well) Birthday to DR Rodzinski!! ;D
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Happy Birthday DR Rodzinski from DP Colin and myself.
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Happy Birthday Rodzinski!!
Have a wonderful day filled with freinds and surprises!
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First movies that came to mind were
Eating Raoul
Shaun Of The Dead.
Welcome To Woop Woop
From TV:
The League Of Gentlemen
Little Britain
The Young Ones
Arrested Development
Absolutely Fabulous
I had difficulty with these at first viewing:
Cruising
A Clockwork Orange.
I could not watch much of:
"Caligula". Envelope was pushed way too far for me!
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Dakota I'm listening to an Irish singer at the moment - Joe Dolan.
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Tom, I am familiar with him...
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*Takes deep breath and hollers* A BIG HAINESHISWAY.COM BIRTHDAY CHEER TO OUR VERY OWN DEAR READER RODZINSKI!!!
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TOD....
One of mine has to do with a childhood memory. My grandfather liked british comedies and the local public telly station had one on called "RISE AND FALL OF REGINALD PERRIN" when i was about 12 years old and I did not think anything of it and thought it was normal for men to run butt naked on an English beach. However, my grandmother was horrified and admonished my grandfather for showing me porn!
I also remember when ARE YOU BEING SERVED? was first broadcasted here and some of the more conservative people in the area were offended by the character of Mr. Humphries. I saw nothing offensive about him but the whole show took a bit of getting used to for some of the innuendos were quite forward. To this day it is one of my favorite shows.
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS -- anyone know if show is on DVD?
One britcom did bother me a bit and that was HOT METAL.
There have a been a few storylines in the past on some of the soaps that have pushed the envelope a bit. ONE LIFE TO LIVE and GENERAL HOSPITAL both had gay and AIDS storylines that were well done and a really pushed the thinking of many. SEARCH FOR TOMORROW had a rape storyline that literally put the viewer in the room where it was happening.
I am also not a fan of American telly comedies and some of the more recent ones bore me to tears. Love many of the classic ones from the 80s and early 90s.
Many of the reality shows bug me to no end such as JACKASS and PUNK"D. I find them offensive and crude. I have a few other words for them but they would not be gentile.
Movies....
Weekend at Bernies.... a very crude movie and I still cannot watch it in its entireity.
Clockwork Orange
Eating Raoul (taht was a hoot)
Those are the ones I can think of right now. Hopefully others will trigger my memories others...
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Happy Birthday, Rodzinski! I'm assuming you're back in NY now? Have fun today, and I hope we might get to meet you when we're in NY 3/29-4/1!
Party down!
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As some of you know about my inate hatred for the writer that was at days for awhile and he also wrote the other NBC show that shall remain nameless...
Some had way too muchfun with the clips... It actually makes a horrid storyline almost fun to watch....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdBzkm5i4V4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdBzkm5i4V4)
Ironic, Matt just did this musical....
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Happy Birthday Rodzinski!!!
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Good Morning!
So, since I went to bed at 11:00... And got up at 7:00... E full eight hours of sleep! Just what I needed.
I'm up!
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Happy Birthday, DR Rodzinski!
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Oh... And today was a cereal morning. But the cereal did have oats in it, so, that's almost like having a bowl of oatmeal. ;)
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Good morning, all! DR Jose, did you see DR edi's NYC dates?
I have a mild day, depending what happens at Toyland today. I'm meeting DR Ben's Anthony there at some point this morning, I hope to get an office search update, and depending on that, I will begin packing up the office or head up to the NYPL Music Division. I prefer the Music Division: I have some questions that need answering, and I hope looking at some editions will help me out.
First, however, a date with the post office.
TOD:
Most of the John Waters films
Eating Raoul
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As for the Topic of the Day...
The only one that comes to mind right now is Larry Clark's "Kids". Yes, it pushed the envelope to an extent, but sadly it showed it some "real" events. And watching the sex scenes in that movie truly was uncomfortable and disturbing.
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Well, time for me to get some things organized around here before I head out, but I'll be back before I head down to Chelsea Studios.
*I realized yesterday, that with the way my current gigs lined up and, in some cases, overlapped, I'm working three weeks in a row with no day off. And all but one of those days is at Chelsea Studios!
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I sent DR Roskinski an e-card. Is he back from California?
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Happy B Day Rodzinki!
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The only movie that I can think of that would fall in that category would be:
Ilsa The She Wolf Of The SS.
Don;t ask. I was young and foolish. I was 16 the film was rated 18 years and over. I looked older so I got in. They should have asked for my ID
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Yes, Tom (Rodzinski) is back from CA
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Happy Birthday DR Rodzinski !
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Ah, David Hyde Pierce is currently on "The Today Show".... Talking about Curtains, of course.
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Happy Birthday to DR RODZINSKI.
I hope you find a monkey in your hatband! ;D
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TOD:
THE FIRST NUDIE MUSICAL - in a good way!
THE CREEPING TERROR - a carpet that eats people
PINK FLAMINGOES
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And back to the Topic of the Day...
These films didn't really push the envelope, but first saw these movies - in their original, uncensored and un-"bleeped" form - while in high school. During high school classes. At a Catholic High School. With a nun and/or priest in the room...
The Zeffirelli "Romeo and Juliet" (AP English)
"Ordinary People" (Social Studies)
"Apocalypse Now" (AP English since it was a modern day "Heart of Darkness")
Well, I guess my teachers - and the school - pushed the envelope at that time. And considering that those movies were starting to be banned from the public schools in the area... -Heck, we even read D.H. Lawrence in my Junior year AP English class.
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OK... Time to head back down to 26th Street... What show am I working on today?
;)
Laters...
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Yesterday, JoseSPiano wrote:
Well, it was men in the morning and women in the afternoon...
DR JoseSPiano, we all knew you were versatile! :)
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Yesterday, JoseSPiano wrote:
My fault, of course.
If only you hadn't exchanged that cow for those beans...
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Have fun hobnobbing with the OTHER celebrities today, DR JOSE!
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DR Ginny, I am intrigued by DH Richard's interest in shape-note singing. I have some recordings. How did he come to be involved in that arena?
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Has DRSANDRA worn the Swedish Chef's hat to work?
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DR JANE - it seems that Good Life Dog Food is a grocery store brand sold in many areas of the country.
Many people online don't think too much of it. But I like the commercial.
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TOD:
I don't know if it pushed the envelope, except perhaps in the area of bad taste, but my mouth was certainly agape during the viewing of the movie Showgirls - in the "what were they thinking?" way...
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I sort of found the commercial online.
It's the 4th commercial this puppy watches. Sherlock comes on when he sings about "fun" with a baby sitting next to him! ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvspBS88AAA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvspBS88AAA)
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Morning meeting vibes for DR GINNY.
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A very happy birthday to Rodzinski!!!
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Tuesday morning greetings!
Morning meeting vibes for DR GINNY.
Thanks DR JRand - the meeting is actually at 1pm, but the person conducting it has already "primed" me not to hold back my honest opinions.
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Happiest of birthdays to DR Rodzinski!
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Happy Birthday to DR Rodzinski!!!
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Happy Birthday DR Rodzinski!!!!
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TOD Y Tu Mama Tambien
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I jsut can't seem to adjust to this time change in the mornings, I love it in the afternoon, but all I want to do in the morning is sleep another hour. Maybe it will be better after the equinox
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COFFEE!!!!!
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Will we never get to page two?
Naturally.
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Good morning!
Beautiful morning and should continue to be a beautiful day with highs in the mid to high 60s. Perfect for this time of year.
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Good Morning, once again!
From the "Only in New York" file...
So, here today at Chelsea Studios, former "Grease:YTOTIW" contestant, Nick, is working at the desk. And just down the hall, the required six-month replacement call for the the upcoming production of Grease is being held down the hall. -And to make it even "weirder", the six-month call is being held even before the show has started rehearsals!
;)
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Happy Birthday to DR. Rodzinski!!![/move]
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I don't remember Nick, DR Jose. He must have been cut before the final group of 10 (+2).
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And, DR Jose. I'm assuming that all of the other roles are cast in GREASE by now. Or is that still in progress, too? I thought maybe Kathleen might use the ousted Derek as Keneckie since she seemed genuinely upset he was going (even though the judges had to have been tipped off before the broadcast began.)
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I don't remember Nick, DR Jose. He must have been cut before the final group of 10 (+2).
Yes, he was. But he's also the Nick who I got my current apartment from... And I believe I've posted pics of him before too. Or to refresh your memory: www.nicholasdalton.org.
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Before my workout this morning, I spent part of the morning sorting tax information and going through my last year's receipts and canceled checks. I'm going to sit down tomorrow morning and do the taxes to get them out of the way. Probably won't e-file until closer to the deadline, but it will be a relief to be done with it.
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And, DR Jose. I'm assuming that all of the other roles are cast in GREASE by now. Or is that still in progress, too? I thought maybe Kathleen might use the ousted Derek as Keneckie since she seemed genuinely upset he was going (even though the judges had to have been tipped off before the broadcast began.)
From what I understand - and guess - they can't finalize the casting of the rest of the cast until the Danny and Sandy are set. -Since they have to check out how the Danny and Sandy look and act with their "classmates". Lots of people "on hold".
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Yes, he was. But he's also the Nick who I got my current apartment from... And I believe I've posted pics of him before too. Or to refresh your memory: www.nicholasdalton.org.
Ah, yes, I remember him now. Thanks for the link.
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...And rehearsal begins...
Laters...
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From what I understand - and guess - they can't finalize the casting of the rest of the cast until the Danny and Sandy are set. -Since they have to check out how the Danny and Sandy look and act with their "classmates". Lots of people "on hold".
Well, that makes sense. Thanks for the info.
BTW, could the two actors who don't get picked this Sunday be in line as the standbys? That would be a nice gesture though I know it doesn't work that way.
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Again today's mail may determine what DVDs I watch today. I also have some Blu-rays waiting to be cracked open. I may go with THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY on Blu-ray this afternoon.
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Page Three Hermione, Ron, and Harry waiting for the sorting hat Dance!!!
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AND YET ANOTHER BIRTHDAY WISH TO DR RODZINSKI!!
May you have a lovely day!
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TOD:
I'm blanking out on pushing-the-envelope movies. The only one that comes to mind is TFNM. Yes, yes, I know I'm biased, and this is BK's site after all, but it may be in a league by itself.
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I am reading Matthew's posts on his new diet with great interest. When I return from my travels it will be time for me to do something radical, too. (Diet-wise, that is...)
Good luck with it, Matthew!
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TOD:
I WANT TO LIVE!
Pushing the envelope dramatically, in terms of controversial subject matter.
Anyone remember this film? I've always liked it.
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Last night DR MATTH mentioned Jules Dassin's NIGHT AND THE CITY. I saw the interviews with Dassin a few months ago, and, like you, DR MATT, quite liked them. I'm impressed with Mr Dassin as both a filmmaker and a person of integrity. Like the film, too. :)
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I saw another film recently where the DVD included a different score. Can't think what it was. Anyone recall examples of this? I find it quite interesting.
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Last night DR MATTH mentioned Jules Dassin's NIGHT AND THE CITY. I saw the interviews with Dassin a few months ago, and, like you, DR MATT, quite liked them. I'm impressed with Mr Dassin as both a filmmaker and a person of integrity. Like the film, too. :)
I found him a class act down the line. He could have been snarky about Joan Crawford, Louis B. Mayer, and Kazan, all of whom we've read nasty stories about for years, and yet, he said his piece and declined to comment any more.
Can't wait for Criterion to release BRUTE FORCE soon. I've never seen it, and I'm anxious to.
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I guess I'd have to say MYRA BRECKINRIDGE as the most outrageous. Seems fairly tame now. I also thought BLOW-UP was very racy in its day. I was still in high school when it came out, and when my parents let me go see it, it was the first time I really felt they trusted me and my interest in film no matter how much adverse publicity a film had generated.
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TOD:
I WANT TO LIVE!
Pushing the envelope dramatically, in terms of controversial subject matter.
Anyone remember this film? I've always liked it.
Absolutely love it. One of the best of its kind. I watched it again about six months ago after not seeing it for many years, and it held up beautifully. Hayward certainly deserved her Oscar.
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Was Valley of the Dolls considered to be pushing the envelope in its day, or was it viewed as camp from the get-go?
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Whew!
Lots of Grease-O-Nicity with DR JOSE today!
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Still looking for an HDTV....not sure....but there is a nice 37" Polaroid LCD that is priced right.
It may be a few weeks before I can make the switch to Digital Cable....will an HDTV receive the analog signals with no problem?
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I found him a class act down the line. He could have been snarky about Joan Crawford, Louis B. Mayer, and Kazan, all of whom we've read nasty stories about for years, and yet, he said his piece and declined to comment any more.
Can't wait for Criterion to release BRUTE FORCE soon. I've never seen it, and I'm anxious to.
Haven't seen BRUTE FORCE. Thanks for mentioning it. I'll watch for it.
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A very happy birthday to DR Rodzinski! Have a great day!!!
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Still looking for an HDTV....not sure....but there is a nice 37" Polaroid LCD that is priced right.
It may be a few weeks before I can make the switch to Digital Cable....will an HDTV receive the analog signals with no problem?
Yes, it will receive them, but they won't look like high def. HDTVs typically seem to exacerbate the flaws of analog transmission. Lots of people get disappointed early when they get new HDTVs home and their old analog pictures don't look fabulous.
The truth is that digital sets do better with digital signals (HDTV, DVDs) than they do with the old analog signals of NTSC broadcasting.
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Was Valley of the Dolls considered to be pushing the envelope in its day, or was it viewed as camp from the get-go?
No, it got bad reviews in its day but it was considered as a serious drama in the PEYTON PLACE genre.
Hard to believe maybe, but it was not made for laughs.
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Thanks DR MATTH that's what I thought.
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I'm heading downstairs now to check the mail, start cooking today's lunch (spaghetti), and tending to some other little chores.
WBBL.
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Thanks DR MATTH that's what I thought.
Make sure the TV you buy has the built-in HDTV receiver (ATSC and/or QAM will be in the specifications). That way, you simply attach rabbit ears to the back of your TV, let it scan the area for HDTV signals, and then you can see what the TV was really made to present.
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Other then TFNM, al I can think of is BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS...I think that pushed a couple of envelopes.
Of course ATTACK OF THE PUPPET PEOPLE was the first movie to have June Kenney dressed in nothing but a paper napkin. It that is not envelope pushing cinema then I don't know what is.
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(To the tune of "It's Howdy Doody Time")'
"It's Tommy Nondorf's day
"It's Tommy Nondorf's day
"It's Tommy Nondorf's day
"It's Tommy Nondorf's day!"
[shadow=color,glow width,#characters wide][size=8]Happy Birthday, Rodzinski![/size][/shadow]
(With apologies to Tom for using "Tommy"...but my song would not work without it)
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The truth is that digital sets do better with digital signals (HDTV, DVDs) than they do with the old analog signals of NTSC broadcasting.
And that's the truth....thrbrrrrrrrrrr!
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I saw another film recently where the DVD included a different score. Can't think what it was. Anyone recall examples of this? I find it quite interesting.
The DVD of Ridley Scott's "Legend" features the film with its original score by Jerry Goldsmith and its U.S. replacement score by Goblin.
I don't know if the DVD will feature both scores on "Brother Sun, Sister Moon", but Riz Ortolani's original score is exquisite. He also co-wrote songs with Donovan for its original release in Europe (and on the European soundtrack recording).
For U.S. release, however, Ortolani's score was taken out Donovan wrote more songs to pepper through the film. And music director Ken Thorne then took snippets of Ortolani's original score and selectively placed them in scenes he felt needed some dramatic oomph. Even though it was Ortolani's original material he used, only Thorne got screen credit.
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I'm up, I'm up. I think I'll just drag my butt cheeks out of here and go post these packages.
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Packages are good!
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Packages are good!
Why...yes....they most certainly are....no matter how large...or small...!
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Good morning dear Esteemed, written, supped, written, mused, and "biceps-breaking-out-of-your-shirt" BK --
The dinner last night sounded absolutely FABULOUS, and it would have been such fun to be there. I could have urged everyone to say FABULOUS as many times as possible.
I'm also sure I could have run up the bill with even more Crackerjack Shrimp !!
And I even would have been nice to Heather...... I AM a gentleman.
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When I return from my travels it will be time for me to do something radical, too. (Diet-wise, that is...)
Oh, go the whole way - become a skinny reactionary!
der Brucer
Somewhere there must be an Ann Coulter diet!
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Somewhere there must be an Ann Coulter diet!
Eat sh...
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And isn't that a pleasant way to start Page Four!
;)
Everybody do the HUCKLEBUCK!
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Still looking for an HDTV....not sure....but there is a nice 37" Polaroid LCD that is priced right.
It may be a few weeks before I can make the switch to Digital Cable....will an HDTV receive the analog signals with no problem?
'morning DR Jack..... Don't worry about watching conventional stuff on a new high def TV. As everyone has said, it just won't look as good as DVDs or actual HD cable programming.
One thing to consider.....I decided on plasma after doing a lot of looking at a lot of different sets for several months. For one thing, plasma sets have an actual glass screen which can be easily and safely cleaned many times. An LCD screen is a thin plastic film, and just must be treated more carefully and delicately.
Also, go to a Best Buy or Circuit City, and look at side-by-side sets that are carrying the same source material at the same moment. I particularly paid attention to scenes with some "jet-black" area to the picture, and I started to notice that I always was coming back to either Sony or Samsung plasma sets. The "black" on those 2 brands was consistently deep, totally dark, and intense. Looking over to other brands at the same moment, some of the "blacks" had a slightly washed or milky look to them.
So, there are my totally useless "2 cents" that you can toss out as you like.
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TOD
Andy Warhol's Frankenstein
Midnight Cowboy
The Devil In Miss Jones
der Brucer
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And isn't that a pleasant way to start Page Four!
;)
Everybody do the HUCKLEBUCK!
Georgia Gibbs!
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And isn't that a pleasant way to start Page Four!
;)
Everybody do the HUCKLEBUCK!
Why am I staring at the hunky avatar of our dear DR Jose, and thinking about taking the bull by the horns ??!!
For a change, it's dear BK's fault !! But it's also Jose's fault....it has to be!
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Day 2 of the "Extreme Body Make-Over" plan. Haven't felt like eating today! My Jekyll and Hyde cast had to bear the brunt of the first day on the diet last night. In a way that was good, they needed some bitch-slapping. Retention doesn't seem to be in a lot of the cast's vocabulary. We're singing through the show tonight, we'll see how it goes. Myself, I'm having issues with the timing in "Alive' going from the 6/8 feel to the 3/4 (and back again). Guess I should study the cast recording today.
Happy Birthday DR Rodzinski - hope your days is fun filled and exciting.
Off for breakfast, or something like that. (I must buy some oatmeal)
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It's off for some work and productive time now......
but ---
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RODZ !!
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DR Ginny, I am intrigued by DH Richard's interest in shape-note singing. I have some recordings. How did he come to be involved in that arena?
DR singdaw - He's always been a singer (church choirs, Miami University Men's Glee Club, etc.) and I can't remember how he got involved in the Cincinnati and Dayton Sacred Harp groups, but I do remember when: about the time he retired from teaching almost 4 years ago. Shortly after he joined the groups, they were asked to be part of the local appearances of the concert tour featuring the music from the movie Oh, Brother, Where Art Thou?. In Columbus and Cincinnati, they sang with Alison Krauss and Ralph Stanley.
It's really not music designed for the listener, but for the participant. Although I've gone to a couple of sings with him, I really don't get it and it makes my ear buzz - tinnitus, you know.
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This is the greatest site in the world every day, but especially on one's birthday!!
Thanks for the wonderful birthday wishes everyone. And that's okay, Ron. To my family, I am Tommy.
Sorry I haven't been around since I got back. I have checked in a couple times but not caught up enough to post.
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I had a nice time out in California, including pie with Mr. BK and Ms. Patti, then I returned to a snowy east coast.
My cousin from California arrived here just before me. He is interning with a photographer of some renown. So I've been showing the kid the ropes of NYC while trying to catch up on my daily deeds of derring do.
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TOD - We watched a movie last night that made my jaw drop, but it was because I fell asleep:
I (heart) Huckabees
When I woke up and asked what had happened, my DH and DS said, "Nothing!"
What was that movie about?
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Day 2 of the "Extreme Body Make-Over" plan. Haven't felt like eating today! My Jekyll and Hyde cast had to bear the brunt of the first day on the diet last night. In a way that was good, they needed some bitch-slapping. Retention doesn't seem to be in a lot of the cast's vocabulary. We're singing through the show tonight, we'll see how it goes. Myself, I'm having issues with the timing in "Alive' going from the 6/8 feel to the 3/4 (and back again). Guess I should study the cast recording today.
Happy Birthday DR Rodzinski - hope your days is fun filled and exciting.
Off for breakfast, or something like that. (I must buy some oatmeal)
DR Matthew - Just keep "Alive" all in "one" - Let the orchestra players take care of the subdivisions. ;)
*Are you doing the version with "Good and Evil" - or whatever that horrid alternate song is for Lucy and company. There was still a snippet left of it as underscoring the last time I did the show. In any case... I truly do not like that number - it's one of those 6/8 deals that sung in 2, sometimes 3... seemingly random. -And god forbid, someone brings that in for an audition: "So, are you singing it in 2 or 3?" ARRRGHHHH!!!
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Here's a good place to find a lot of info on
Sacred Harp Singing (http://www.fasola.org)
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OH...
DR Matthew - Are those fun 2/4 bars back in in the final chorus of "Murder, Murder"? I had to edit those 3/4 bars.
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Have any IDOL fans seen what Elliot Yamin now looks like?
Totally different!
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Eat sh...
;D
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Off to my departmental meeting. Pray for Rosemary's baby.
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Living Small: Japan's Micro-Homes (http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/03/0314_microhomes/index_01.htm)
(http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/03/0314_microhomes/image/japan-micro-homes-housemini.jpg)
The Mini
This stand-alone home, designed by Kurosaki, is about as small as they come. It fits on a 32 sq.m. (344 sq. ft.) piece of land in central Tokyo. A young, Japanese office worker lives there with her parents. This home cost a mere $170,000 to build.
der Brucer
Give me land, lots of land...
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Off to my departmental meeting. Pray for Rosemary's baby.
Give 'em Heck, Ginny!
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Pray for Rosemary's baby.
Has he grown up to become a Library Loiterer?
der Brucer
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DR Matthew - Just keep "Alive" all in "one" - Let the orchestra players take care of the subdivisions. ;)
*Are you doing the version with "Good and Evil" - or whatever that horrid alternate song is for Lucy and company. There was still a snippet left of it as underscoring the last time I did the show. In any case... I truly do not like that number - it's one of those 6/8 deals that sung in 2, sometimes 3... seemingly random. -And god forbid, someone brings that in for an audition: "So, are you singing it in 2 or 3?" ARRRGHHHH!!!
"Bring on the Men" is back!! "Good and Evil" - what was that about to begin with??? There is a little left in the underscoring in Act Two. It's such a boring song. I think I'm not alone in saying that the music on the two disk set (with Anthony Warlow) is the score that should have made it to Broadway. Not this truncated thing we have now.
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I hope DR Ginny's meeting goes well and she gets her desired results.
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Breaking News >> Missing North Carolina Boy Scout Found Alive
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OH...
DR Matthew - Are those fun 2/4 bars back in in the final chorus of "Murder, Murder"? I had to edit those 3/4 bars.
Nothing in 3/4 at the end of "Murder" so I guess the answer is yes. "Murder" is one of my favorite numbers in the show. Actually, I like a good deal of the music, if not all. Well, I'm not a fan of "Someone Like You".
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This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:
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This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I smelled:
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DR Matthew - Just keep "Alive" all in "one" - Let the orchestra players take care of the subdivisions. ;)
Yes, that would be easy if I was conducting. But I am the rehearsal pianist and the keyboard/conductor for the show. I'm eliminating the oter 2 keyboards. In fact, I'm reducing the orchestra down to a string quartet, bass, drums/percussion, reed 1 (Flute, alto, clar) reed 2 (oboe, english horn) . french horn and keyboard (myself) and taking out all the pop rhytmns in the score.
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Good luck Ginny!!
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Breaking News >> Missing North Carolina Boy Scout Found Alive
Amen!!
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Lovely pictures Laura!
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Page 5 dance!
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Thanks DR MUSIC GUY.
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oh well....I bought the album that DRJENNIFER pictured above.
I only paid 11.98 + tax at WalMart for Mr Elliott Yamin. I can't say I don't like the CD....but it's not what I really wanted to hear. I like Elliott's voice a lot, but the song selection is not so hot - for me anyway.
Many of the songs have 15-20 second instrumental intros....and technically the whole album is a mess.... Not much balance and the vocals are sometimes hard to find in the music.
I think I will be more excited about Elliott's next CD which I hope will be STANDARDS or songs I know...or songs by real songwriters...
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Nothing in 3/4 at the end of "Murder" so I guess the answer is yes. "Murder" is one of my favorite numbers in the show. Actually, I like a good deal of the music, if not all. Well, I'm not a fan of "Someone Like You".
Hmm... Now I remember what I had to add... In the final chorus.. "Murder, Murder in the... <slam>.." I had to add a beat. I can't remember which recording has it that way, but I love it that way. Otherwise, it just seemed to square. -And our choreographer loved the extra beat for all the newspaper stuff we did in the number.
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oh well....I bought the album that DRJENNIFER pictured above.
I only paid 11.98 + tax at WalMart for Mr Elliott Yamin. I can't say I don't like the CD....but it's not what I really wanted to hear. I like Elliott's voice a lot, but the song selection is not so hot - for me anyway.
Many of the songs have 15-20 second instrumental intros....and technically the whole album is a mess.... Not much balance and the vocals are sometimes hard to find in the music.
I think I will be more excited about Elliott's next CD which I hope will be STANDARDS or songs I know...or songs by real songwriters...
Yep, it's quite the mixed bag of an album. You can tell that he did what he wanted to do. -When a stronger producer probably would have helped the flow of the album - and some of the song choices.
*I'm guessing the album cover was taken before he had his teeth fixed - since he's not smiling.
;D
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OMG - Jekyll & Hyde....whew!
Emma's song "Once Upon a Dream" drives me *&(ing nuts! Maria only sang "....the sound of music....." a couple of times in the TITLE song. Emma says "...once upon a dream...." too much....it's awful. And I have to say when I saw the show (an Equity touring company), I hated to hear that piano hit a few keys, because not EVERY moment is worth a song. And not every character has to sing a solo....or even sing for that matter. There were times I didn't want to STOP for a song...and each of those songs STOPS the show....and not necessarily in a good way.
The Lucy we saw was singing her BIG number the night we saw it and started stylin' and profilin' and lost her place.....the conductor finally stopped the music and she caught up....he rejoined her for the end of the song and then she ran offstage.
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Yep, it's quite the mixed bag of an album. You can tell that he did what he wanted to do. -When a stronger producer probably would have helped the flow of the album - and some of the song choices.
*I'm guessing the album cover was taken before he had his teeth fixed - since he's not smiling.
;D
There you go, DR JOSE. I guess that's what I was trying to say. You are correct. Mr Yamin needed a stronger producer! 8)
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OMG - Jekyll & Hyde....whew!
Emma's song "Once Upon a Dream" drives me *&(ing nuts! Maria only sang "....the sound of music....." a couple of times in the TITLE song. Emma says "...once upon a dream...." too much....it's awful. And I have to say when I saw the show (an Equity touring company), I hated to hear that piano hit a few keys, because not EVERY moment is worth a song. And not every character has to sing a solo....or even sing for that matter. There were times I didn't want to STOP for a song...and each of those songs STOPS the show....and not necessarily in a good way.
The Lucy we saw was singing her BIG number the night we saw it and started stylin' and profilin' and lost her place.....the conductor finally stopped the music and she caught up....he rejoined her for the end of the song and then she ran offstage.
;)
And then there was that night during the Broadway run where Linda Eder had lost her voice, but in order not to disappoint her fans, they had her go on stage, and whenever a song came up, they had Emily Skinner sing the songs on-mic, off-stage!
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;)
And then there was that night during the Broadway run where Linda Eder had lost her voice, but in order not to disappoint her fans, they had her go on stage, and whenever a song came up, they had Emily Skinner sing the songs on-mic, off-stage!
Was her fan pleased? :P
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Good morning all --
Just got back from taking Heather to the Burbank Airport. Sooooo much simpler than schlepping down to LAX and battling the crowds there... :P
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And of course, a VERY happy birthday to DR Rodzinski!!!
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Burbank Airport.
Atta boy, Luther!
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When they said "beautiful downtown Burbank," was that sarcastic or is downtown Burbank really beautiful?
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DR FJL - you can take a tour and decide for yourself by clicking here:
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://ga2so.com/burbank/images/airport.jpg&imgrefurl=http://ga2so.com/burbank/index.html&h=640&w=515&sz=75&hl=en&start=8&tbnid=Cra8BbME3u7YWM:&tbnh=137&tbnw=110&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dburbank%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://ga2so.com/burbank/images/airport.jpg&imgrefurl=http://ga2so.com/burbank/index.html&h=640&w=515&sz=75&hl=en&start=8&tbnid=Cra8BbME3u7YWM:&tbnh=137&tbnw=110&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dburbank%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG)
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When they said "beautiful downtown Burbank," was that sarcastic or is downtown Burbank really beautiful?
Not from my experience...
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Taken from Boo-Key's car?
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Mr BK is this YOUR El Portal?
(http://ga2so.com/burbank/images/elportal.jpg)
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RODZINSKY- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
WISHING YOU A VERY SPECIAL DAY! [/b]
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DR Ginny, thanks for the info and the link.
DR DearReaderLaura, thanks for the photos. Zach and I want to travel the routes you travel!
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We up on the Quad's website in "coming soon". No showtimes yet, though.
http://www.quadcinema.com/static/quadcinema/coming.php
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I sort of found the commercial online.
It's the 4th commercial this puppy watches. Sherlock comes on when he sings about "fun" with a baby sitting next to him! ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvspBS88AAA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvspBS88AAA)
Thank you for finding it-very cute. It’s a bit blurry though, once my eyes recovered from I will have see if I can pause on the puppy. He is a Bernese Mountain Dog, however, to the trained eye he doesn't look like Sherlock ;D
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Congrats to DR EDISAURUS, and S & VQ!
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Thank you for finding it-very cute. It’s a bit blurry though, once my eyes recovered from I will have see if I can pause on the puppy. He is a Bernese Mountain Dog, however, to the trained eye he doesn't look like Sherlock;D
My eyes are ANYTHING but trained to be sure! LOL 8)
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Mr BK is this YOUR El Portal?
(http://ga2so.com/burbank/images/elportal.jpg)
Yes, that's where we were doing Deceit last year at this time, and also where we taped Kevin's show.
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All packages have been shipped, with the exception of one amazon order, and two store orders, both of which I'm hoping will go out later today.
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We up on the Quad's website in "coming soon". No showtimes yet, though.
http://www.quadcinema.com/static/quadcinema/coming.php
I wonder if the girls would have defied the law & ended up in prison if he weren't filming them. Do you know if they were there long or harmed?
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DR Laura-Lovely flowers, especially appreciated on this rainy day.
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OMG - Jekyll & Hyde....whew!
Emma's song "Once Upon a Dream" drives me *&(ing nuts! Maria only sang "....the sound of music....." a couple of times in the TITLE song. Emma says "...once upon a dream...." too much....it's awful. And I have to say when I saw the show (an Equity touring company), I hated to hear that piano hit a few keys, because not EVERY moment is worth a song. And not every character has to sing a solo....or even sing for that matter. There were times I didn't want to STOP for a song...and each of those songs STOPS the show....and not necessarily in a good way.
The Lucy we saw was singing her BIG number the night we saw it and started stylin' and profilin' and lost her place.....the conductor finally stopped the music and she caught up....he rejoined her for the end of the song and then she ran offstage.
That's exactly what we are trying to avoid with changing the sound of some "those" songs
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Three nights in a row now we have watched a movie. That is unusual for us. First the feel good Betty Hutton film THE STORK CLUB, followed by THE PERILS OF PAULINE.
Last night we watched a wonderful film , KINKY BOOTS. Chiwetel Ejiofor is an amazing actor. Until the end of the film we didn’t realize it had been inspired by a true story.
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Yep, it's quite the mixed bag of an album. You can tell that he did what he wanted to do. -When a stronger producer probably would have helped the flow of the album - and some of the song choices.
*I'm guessing the album cover was taken before he had his teeth fixed - since he's not smiling.
;D
I honestly wonder if i would have recognized him if someone just showed me that picture. I do like the look though. But it is SO different!
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Not much on tv tonight for me. I think only IDOL and Boston Legal.
I am wondering for anyone who watched last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS. Who is your favorite? I know i usually have different taste. So i was just curious.
There actually wasn't anyone this year who i really disliked. I know many people probably thought billy ray was bad. But i really love watching Karina dance. And hopefully she can do something with him.
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All packages have been shipped
Ah, sir - happy news indeed!
(A Sweeney reference)
I guess I should just dump my two old Bayview copies.
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Good Afternoon!
Back from lunch which was Thai today at Spice. Quite good. *And free appetizers on the lunch menu too! :)
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Meeting's over ::)
It sure was nice to see the lovely flowers from DR DearReaderLaura when I returned.
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DR TCB - Eartha sends you hugs and kisses.
:-*
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And now a Stage Combat masterclass... COOL!!!!!!!!!
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bk and DR elmore - John (Kander) says, "Hi!"
:)
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How have I been editing for so many years and not known about
THE WILHELM SCREAM?
http://www.hollywoodlostandfound.net/wilhelm.html
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Meeting's over ::)
It sure was nice to see the lovely flowers from DR DearReaderLaura when I returned.
DR Ginny, I hope the meeting went well and you achieved your desired results???
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As for rehearsal... Slaps across the face. Stomach punches. Tackles. Choke holds.
COOL!!!!!!!
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I wonder if the girls would have defied the law & ended up in prison if he weren't filming them. Do you know if they were there long or harmed?
That's the firsat time I've heard Sacco and Vanzetti referred to as "The Girls". Maybe there are still things about them I've yet to discover!
(They were there long and they were harmed. Oh yes, they were harmed.)
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DR Laura's srping flowers are nicer than our spring flowers!
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DR Laura's srping flowers are nicer than our spring flowers!
I only wish they were in my yard. They were in someone else's.
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DR Edisaurus - Thanks for the Wilhelm posting. What fun!
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Eartha Kitt just punched me! And she would have punched you too, DR TCB, if you were here!
;D
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-God, I hope the tabloids don't get a hold of that post.
;)
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Beautiful flowers, DR Laura. Thanks for sharing.
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Slaps across the face. Stomach punches. Tackles. Choke holds.
How do you accompany that, DR JoseSPiano? A discreet and dainty minuet?
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I continued listening to Glenn Erickson's commentary to NIGHT AND THE CITY while I prepared and ate lunch. Enjoyed the information he had to offer very much.
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Next, I watched the dazzling Blu-ray version of THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. This is the movie Terry Gilliam never directed (but probably wanted to). Lots of fun, weird, absurd, outlandish. Alan Rickman as the voice of the robot was absolutely hilarious.
But picture and sound were just stupendous. Quickly jumps to the heights of the best Blu-rays I've seen.
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THAT's the title of my autobiograhpy:
"Eartha Kitt Punched Me and Other Tales From Studio 503"
;)
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I finished the afternoon with "Lucy Goes to Sun Valley" from the Lucy-Desi set. Again, not hilarious, but Fernando Lamas was still gorgeous at this stage of his life, and it was fun listening to him and Ricky speaking Spanish to each other.
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How do you accompany that, DR JoseSPiano? A discreet and dainty minuet?
Nothing discreet or dainty about it!
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And in F Minor.
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That's exactly what we are trying to avoid with changing the sound of some "those" songs
The audiences will appreciate it more than they know. ;D
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Next week's Weekly World News:
KITT INVOLVED IN FLAPPAPINO SLAP FLAP
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Well my review of Yamin is up on Amazon for what it's worth. I have a feeling...since it is the first that is not FIVE STARS, I may be in for some flaming....although it has been rated HELPFUL by a lot of readers.
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What do the HHW Experts think of this television:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4529487#Item+Description (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4529487#Item+Description)
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The First Nudie Musical
Pink Flamingos...the library where I work bought it!
Shortbus :o
A Slice of Terror (http://www.amazon.com/Slice-Terror/dp/B0007LFPTI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-4691709-0642501?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1174421254&sr=8-1) :P This is just plain bad
Spring Break - the very first porn movie that I ever saw...and it didn't have to be straight porn, either! ;)
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What do the HHW Experts think of this television:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4529487#Item+Description (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4529487#Item+Description)
Looks like a great deal, price-wise. I paid 800 for my 32 inch Westinghouse LCD from Crutchfield.
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oh well....I bought the album that DRJENNIFER pictured above.
I only paid 11.98 + tax at WalMart for Mr Elliott Yamin. I can't say I don't like the CD....but it's not what I really wanted to hear. I like Elliott's voice a lot, but the song selection is not so hot - for me anyway.
Many of the songs have 15-20 second instrumental intros....and technically the whole album is a mess.... Not much balance and the vocals are sometimes hard to find in the music.
I think I will be more excited about Elliott's next CD which I hope will be STANDARDS or songs I know...or songs by real songwriters...
An Internet buddy of mine (Mark) with whom I mostly trade obscure Manhattan Transfer songs, last year asked if I could record video clips of Elliott Yamin and make a CD compilation for him. I did and it turned out that he had found enough clips to make a 2-CD compilation. I've never watched any of the Idol shows, but I found that I enjoyed Elliott's work that I recorded...most of it was live. :)
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DR Ginny, I hope the meeting went well and you achieved your desired results???
DR DearReaderLaura - it went as well as could be expected and we're not anticipating immediate results. What did come out of it, though, was a Network "We're-Mad-as-h**l-and-we're-not-gonna-take-it-anymore" vibe that the administration finally acknowledged.
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Fingers crossed that it is the bargain it seems to be DR EDISAURUS.
I liked what I saw of Yamin on AI much more than what I hear on the CD, DR GEORGE.
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DR DearReaderLaura - it went as well as could be expected and we're not anticipating immediate results. What did come out of it, though, was a Network "We're-Mad-as-h**l-and-we're-not-gonna-take-it-anymore" vibe that the administration finally acknowledged.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. ;D
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Have written two pages, had some lunch, and am trying to track down the DHL overnight package that was supposed to arrive at noon. Apparently, the DHL driver that delivers to my mail place is an idiot - he was there this morning and left four packages, none of them mine, despite my package being on his truck since nine this morning.
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Nice Theatre.....
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What do the HHW Experts think of this television:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4529487#Item+Description (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4529487#Item+Description)
The specs look good. Have you seen it in person? LCDs are tricky not only due to the sometimes less than stunning black levels but also the viewing angles are so quirky. This one says it has a 170 degree viewing angle (so there won't be picture dropoff if you get out of the chair or move to the right or left off center axis.) But the only way to be sure about this is to see it in person. Plasmas and rear projection sets are less prone to this problem.
But the price is nice and it seems like a lot of set for the money.
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It looked good in the store....comparable to the others around it....better than some.
The only downside in the online reviews is the the Sound Capability....and I use a Surround Sound system anyway.
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TOD: Pushing the envelope, but not in a fun way...
Taxi Driver (first time I had seen such violence on screen)
Luminous Procuress (I saw this in HS and obviously realized I had led a very sheltered life.)
Bastard out of Carolina (Horrific child abuse but a lovely Van Dyke Parks score)
Paris Trout (David Shire score--I had lots of friends in this or I would have walked out. Disturbing and repulsive.)
Pushing the envelope in a fun way:
TFNM
The Southpark movie
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The only downside in the online reviews is the the Sound Capability....and I use a Surround Sound system anyway.
Plus...it's Walmart...
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It looked good in the store....comparable to the others around it....better than some.
The only downside in the online reviews is the the Sound Capability....and I use a Surround Sound system anyway.
Right. TV speakers aren't really made to handle the sophisticated soundtracks of modern movies and TV shows. They're there ONLY if you have nothing else.
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I see also that this TV uses a coax digital audio out. That will get you Dolby Digital surround soundtracks from any HDTV shows that have them if you run a single RCA audio cable from the TV out to your receiver. That also makes a GREAT deal of difference in how much you'll enjoy widescreen HDTV. The sound is at least half the glory!
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Heading down now to clean the living room. Then back to some more TV.
WBBL.
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DHL has been trying to contact the driver for over an hour - he doesn't or won't respond. Which means this overnight package won't be getting here until tomorrow. I've told DHL that that is unacceptable and that if their stupid driver returned to his home base without having delivered it, that I expected someone to retrieve the package and drive it to my home this evening. We'll see.
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I've now written six pages, and have made up for what I didn't write yesterday.
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I love the graphics that open the site for Kenneth Branagh's film of Mozart's MAGIC FLUTE, but I cannot tell at all from the preview what is going on!
http://www.magicflutefilm.com/
Oooh, George Bush is sounding testy on the news. What hasn't that oaf been impeached?
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Zach and I want to travel the routes you travel!
Poor Truffle...all alone in the world.
der Brucer
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We up on the Quad's website in "coming soon". No showtimes yet, though.
http://www.quadcinema.com/static/quadcinema/coming.php
(http://www.quadcinema.com/ezimagecatalogue/catalogue/variations/i1337/1910798-180x300.jpg)
(http://www.quadcinema.com/ezimagecatalogue/catalogue/variations/i1326/1903814-180x300.jpg)
Decisions, decisions!
der Brucer
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It's been very gray since Saturday, and today it's been drizzly all day.
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I hope some of BK's drizzle comes our way! We could use it.
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I hope some of BK's drizzle comes our way! We could use it.
You are welcome to ours, DR Laura.
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Not a peep from the pressing plant lady or the DHL people. Both will be getting another call from me in thirty minutes - and I'm done being reasonable.
I actually left a second voice message for the pressing plant lady - she obviously needs to sharpen her communication skills, which are non-existent. When you know someone is waiting on product, how do you not have the courtesy to tell them what's going on? Especially, when you tell them you will.
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Hey, whatever happened to the other Laura that we had...was it DR Laura II ....I can't recall now.
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What hasn't that oaf been impeached?
Because impeachment would be a waste of time - there is no hope the Senate would convict! (And if they did, you'd have President Cheney!)
der Brucer
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Now I remember, the other Laura was one of the youngun's who split for another website some time back.
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Thanks for the link DR ELMORE. Kudos to that web designer. I am not sure what it means, either....but I think I like it.
Good luck to MR BK with DHL.
yes, DR MATTH there seemed to be enough input/outputs to get some good use out of the damn thing. Of course....I will then be in CABLE HELL...but there you are.
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Hey, whatever happened to the other Laura that we had...was it DR Laura II ....I can't recall now.
She disappeared into thin internet.
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I'm Done Being Reasonable
That is the title of my new sitcom now in development with the WB...I mean the CW...I mean....oh one of those Ma and Pa networks.
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She disappeared into thin internet.
With nary a bleep to mark her passing. :-\
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DHL has been trying to contact the driver for over an hour
I could write volumes about the bad experiences I've had with UPS and Fed-EX. They really drive me insane.
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And one for Mailer, the U.S. variety. They're still pretty reliable.
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Now I'm at NoPo. The DVD-r has been adjusted by the manager to compress the Brain (ouch) a bit, so it will fit on one disc and I should be able to send the DVDs and digis out tomorrow. Yay!
I don't plan to use DSL, however...
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(http://www.quadcinema.com/ezimagecatalogue/catalogue/variations/i1326/1903814-180x300.jpg)
Decisions, decisions!
It's EASY! If you'd rather see another film, buy a ticket to ours and then go to see the other film. Chances are the makers of BABEL and the other films probably aren't funding them out of their own pockets, and the gay-themed films will easily get held over, while ours is less likely.
I'm not proud...
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DR Ben, it looks like the NYCLU is promoting Friday's 7-ish screening. I'm not sure what that means but I hope we'll at least have a full house.
http://www.nyclu.org/sacco_and_vanzetti_033007.html
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As of today, we're certified "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes". Does that mean we're good, or just new?
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sacco_and_vinzetti/
I see they can't spell....
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I'm going to make this page all about ME!
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If any DR's live near Pasadena, we may be showing at the Laemmle theater there in addition to the Music Hall. And we're tentatively scheduled to do a sneak preview screening on Tuesday 4/3 at 8 in Pasadena.
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The Grand Mensch has menschioned that he might be inclined to attend...
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Guess I'd better start looking for a flight---hotel---car....
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What an s! h! itty day I am having!
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To DR RonPulliam for a better day!
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Poor Truffle...all alone in the world.
DR der Brucer, you are welcome to stop by anytime. You and Truffle can have a wild night on the town.
By the way, he squeaks!?
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DR Ron Pulliam, don't let the CHINCY BASSAS get you down.
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The Southpark movie
I LOVED this movie! When I went to see it, I had no idea what to expect...and I was not disappointed! ;D
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If any DR's live near Pasadena, we may be showing at the Laemmle theater there in addition to the Music Hall. And we're tentatively scheduled to do a sneak preview screening on Tuesday 4/3 at 8 in Pasadena.
I would love to go!
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Good Evening!
DR MusicGuy -
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm[/move]
THANK YOU!
:-* :) :-* :)
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What an s! h! itty day I am having!
Did Eartha Kitt punch you today too?
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What an s! h! itty day I am having!
* sends better day vibes his way*
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What an s! h! itty day I am having!
~~~Have a Better Day Vibes for Ron!!~~~
It has officially become Spring, you know...at 4:07 PM, PDT. :)
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Decisions, decisions!
der Brucer
Well, I saw "Boy Culture" last year at OutFest, so...
;)
*It's a good movie, not a great movie. But it makes you think.
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I honestly wonder if i would have recognized him if someone just showed me that picture. I do like the look though. But it is SO different!
If you want to see the progression of Elliot Yamin's look - and career - you should check out the "Idol Chatter" columns from The Richmond Times-Dispatch (http://www.timesdispatch.com), his hometown paper. Quite a fun read.
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Good Evening!
DR MusicGuy -
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm[/move]
THANK YOU!
:-* :) :-* :)
You are quite welcome, my sparkling little puposo ! You are having quite the spell of intense work right now. I'm happy for you, because you obviously enjoy it a lot.
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I just saw a promo, that tonight is time for American Idol again. I don't watch it and haven't followed it....
But maybe -- just maybe -- this will be the night that the wispy Sanjaya finally begins to ovulate ! :)
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Oh elmore Arthur, you've eaten more meat than anyone in this room !
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And just because I know he can take it....
I Blame Jose...... (and punishment will be required!)
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TTFN ..... I'm off for some evening endeavors. And probably a little food.
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No CDs until tomorrow. I'm simply going to ship them via faster service and deduct those costs from the bill, and that will be that. Of course, I have no idea if they WILL get here tomorrow, and if they're not here by two I can't ship them out because I have two back to back work sessions beginning at four.
I've now been on hold with DHL for fifteen minutes, while they try to get my local branch on the line - just had a rather loud converation with the local branch - this supid peckerhead driver has not responded to many, many attempts to contact him since one o'clock this afternoon. I suggested to them that since this seems to be a recurring problem with this particular driver that they might want to rethink having someone like that as an employee of DHL. What a loser! In any case, they are guaranteeing me my package will be to me today - if they don't get it to the mail place by six-thirty then they're delivering it to my house.
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Will we never get to page nine?
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Thanks all for your comments.
I made a telephonic purchase last night using my ATM debit card. The vendor is reputable.
The person who processed my order, though...entered my card number 11 times. No doubt he was attempting to get an "ok" or some other signal, but he wasn't patient with it.
Today, my account is frozen. My checking balance is zero on paper, and minus $1,200 or so in total. My savings account is intact and will cover, but it, too, is frozen...pending receipt of the sales transaction by the bank, who promises to release all funds not actually being paid when the receipt comes in.
#(%*%&#$$(#)#)(*)_(X))(*D)*)FG(*)R)*W)*D)*W)*
Crap-ola.
I tried to sort things out telephonically and the bank agreed to rectify the situation via a telephone call from the vendor. The vendor agreed to call the bank and sort it out that there should only have been one transaction and not 11.
But that was at 11 a.m. It is now nearly six hours later...and nothing has changed.
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Then I get this letter from Time Warner Cable saying it's time to migrate my adelphia e-mail accounts. This is very problematic since it involves my paypal account - and the instructions for migrating are incredibly difficult, at least to my eye, plus it involves uninstalling whatever adelphia security system was in place and then installing time warner security system and what a pain in the ASS this is. Then I'll have to call paypal and fix that, then I'll have to contact my webhost here to have them send the bruce@haineshisway.com e-mails to roadrunner and on and on it goes. Damn them, damn them all to hell.
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And just because I know he can take it....
I Blame Jose...... (and punishment will be required!)
Thank You, Sir.
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Thanks all for your comments.
I made a telephonic purchase last night using my ATM debit card. The vendor is reputable.
The person who processed my order, though...entered my card number 11 times. No doubt he was attempting to get an "ok" or some other signal, but he wasn't patient with it.
Today, my account is frozen. My checking balance is zero on paper, and minus $1,200 or so in total. My savings account is intact and will cover, but it, too, is frozen...pending receipt of the sales transaction by the bank, who promises to release all funds not actually being paid when the receipt comes in.
#(%*%&#$$(#)#)(*)_(X))(*D)*)FG(*)R)*W)*D)*W)*
Crap-ola.
I tried to sort things out telephonically and the bank agreed to rectify the situation via a telephone call from the vendor. The vendor agreed to call the bank and sort it out that there should only have been one transaction and not 11.
But that was at 11 a.m. It is now nearly six hours later...and nothing has changed.
I think "Crap-ola" is an understatement! :P
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Boy, something must be in retrograde today!
Our CLOSER session was awful today, too. Not my part, but troubles with onlined master tapes and producers not communicating with graphics people. It was a very bad day for the TNT producers, but since we're just gearing up for the season, I hope things will smooth out and the workflow will be more streamlined.
My day was fine. I was able to do some work to prepare for the screenings while watching Fritz showering.
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~DE-STRESSING VIBES TO BK~~~~~~~[/move]
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DR Ron Pulliam - Is there a chance that the multiple, duplicate charges will "fall off" after midnight tonight? Sort of like how hotel authorizations work. In any case, I hope your situation is resolved soon(!!!!!).
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"American Idol" Report... Neat "Theme" tonight... Songs from the British Invasion.
SORTA SPOILER
First singer: Female. Good song choice. Good performance. Questionable outfit.
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"American Idol" Report #2
SORTA SPOILER
Second singer: Male. Good song choice. Neat arrangement. Still a little too much riffing for me even though he didn't riff all the time. Stop dressing like your from Virginia Beach! ;)
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #3
Third singer: Female. One of my favorite songs. Not a great performance - a little pitchy, and maybe a key too high for her. And the instrumental intro should have been ditched in rehearsal. And I didn't like the outfit as much as Paula did.
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Not much on tv tonight for me. I think only IDOL and Boston Legal.
I am wondering for anyone who watched last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS. Who is your favorite? I know i usually have different taste. So i was just curious.
There actually wasn't anyone this year who i really disliked. I know many people probably thought billy ray was bad. But i really love watching Karina dance. And hopefully she can do something with him.
DR Jennifer, I watched. I agree that Billy Ray was really bad. In fact he got the lowest score in history...ok so it's only the 4th season, but... I liked several of them, but I want to wait a while before really picking a favorite
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #4
Fourth Singer: Male. Another cool song, and cool arrangement. And sexy! And nice to hear more of his upper range.
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Edi, thanks for the info about the NYCLU (DR Ben, it looks like the NYCLU is promoting Friday's 7-ish screening. I'm not sure what that means but I hope we'll at least have a full house)
Maybe I'll wander over to the Quad tomorrow and see if someone will sell me two tickets for a 7-ish PM showing of S&V on Friday, March 30th. If not, I can try this weekend. Maybe times will be up by then.
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How have I been editing for so many years and not known about
THE WILHELM SCREAM?
http://www.hollywoodlostandfound.net/wilhelm.html
I have no idea! You mean you really didn't know until now?? ;)
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Hmm... I'm actually agreeing with the judges tonight. And the judges, so far, haven't been bickering amongst themselves tonight either. :)
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That's the firsat time I've heard Sacco and Vanzetti referred to as "The Girls". Maybe there are still things about them I've yet to discover!
(They were there long and they were harmed. Oh yes, they were harmed.)
I think she's referring to the soccer team that is listed as the first movie on the site
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DR Ben - I may see you and Ant at Chelsea Clearview Cinemas ("Where Dreams Come True") for "Johnny Guitar". Since I'll just be a few blocks away... And some of the cast may also be going too. -Now wouldn't it be soooo cool if Eartha Kitt showed up? I bet Hedda Lettuce would PLOTZ! ;D
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I am with you DR RLP.
Why are people allowed to do something that they don't know HOW to do?
I think you should get your purchase FREE!
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THAT's the title of my autobiograhpy:
"Eartha Kitt Punched Me and Other Tales From Studio 503"
;)
She punched me
She made a mighty fist, and then she punched me
She punched me, She punched me
and suddenly nothing is the same
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DR Ron Pulliam - Is there a chance that the multiple, duplicate charges will "fall off" after midnight tonight? Sort of like how hotel authorizations work. In any case, I hope your situation is resolved soon(!!!!!).
We shall see.
I've spoken to the salesperson with whom I placed my order.
He "remembers" me. But he doesn't know what happened. He said the system dropped my order entirely...and blames everything on "the computer." He doesn't have a record of anything, but he does know multiple charges were sent out, although he assures me there will be no charge to me because they don't have a bill.
Whatever that means...and whenever....but he wants me to feel free to call back when it's all resolved and re-place my order.
::)
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Of course it is the Spring Equinox (Autumn for DR TOMovOZ) and the sun has entered fiery Aries, which may account for some of the problems today.
They should all be resolved by tomorrow, though.
Don't walk away from a door just because your first knock was not answered.
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We shall see.
I've spoken to the salesperson with whom I placed my order.
He "remembers" me. But he doesn't know what happened. He said the system dropped my order entirely...and blames everything on "the computer." He doesn't have a record of anything, but he does know multiple charges were sent out, although he assures me there will be no charge to me because they don't have a bill.
Whatever that means...and whenever....but he wants me to feel free to call back when it's all resolved and re-place my order.
::)
So you are not even going to get your merchandise??? :o
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As of today, we're certified "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes". Does that mean we're good, or just new?
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sacco_and_vinzetti/
I see they can't spell....
Who cares, they are good reviews ;D
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #5
Fifth singer: Female. Interesting "process" clip. Interesting song choice. Interesting outfit. -And just how limited is this singer's knowledge of popular song? A good performance, that should have been much better.
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She punched me
She made a mighty fist, and then she punched me
She punched me, She punched me
and suddenly nothing is the same
:D
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Not watching AMERICAN IDOL around here.....
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #6
Sixth Singer: Male. Fun song. Fun performance. He seemed to be really "on" tonight. Hmm... The judges didn't seem to like him/it that much.
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Not watching AMERICAN IDOL around here.....
Come on! Everybody's doing it.
Join us
Leave your field to flower
Join us
Leave your cheese to sour
Join us
Come and waste an hour or two
Doodle-ee-doo
;)
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Not watching AMERICAN IDOL around here.....
Nor here.
As a matter of fact, I haven't watched tv in a few weeks, now that I think about it.
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #7
Seventh singer: Female. Great, powerful song. Pretty good performance - I felt a little more technique would have helped her on the top notes. OK outfit.
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I am happy to say that thanks to Dick Van Patten I haven't had to clean up cat puke for 36 hours
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So you are not even going to get your merchandise??? :o
Not unless I call back after everything has been resolved...and place a "new" order.
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Good news, Cillaliz!
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That's crappy, Dr RonPulliam. I always use my credit card for purchases. Better protection in case of fraud or errors, I understand.
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[size=8][move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] Well dip me and fry me, I started page 10! [/move][/size][/color]
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Are these girls really crying out of excitement for the idol contestants???
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #8
Eighth singer: Male. Guess who?!?!!? :P Better tonight. Frighteningly so. But I still feel embarrassed watching him.
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Oh elmore Arthur, you've eaten more meat than anyone in this room !
What can I say? You must know something I don't!
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Are these girls really crying out of excitement for the idol contestants???
Now that was truly frightening!
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Is anyone else in widescreen mode?
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[size=8][move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] Well dip me and fry me, I started page 10! [/move][/font][/size][/color]
Egg wash and bread crumbs? Cracker meal? White Lily Flour? Corn Flakes?
Or are you more the batter type?
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I have no idea! You mean you really didn't know until now?? ;)
I'm so tempted to sneak it into the Brain mix, but it's too late now, since the second disc is halfway through dubbing. Hmmm...
Vinnie?
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I think she's referring to the soccer team that is listed as the first movie on the site
I know...I'm just having fun---at the expense of S&V!
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Edi, thanks for the info about the NYCLU (DR Ben, it looks like the NYCLU is promoting Friday's 7-ish screening. I'm not sure what that means but I hope we'll at least have a full house)
Maybe I'll wander over to the Quad tomorrow and see if someone will sell me two tickets for a 7-ish PM showing of S&V on Friday, March 30th. If not, I can try this weekend. Maybe times will be up by then.
DR Ben, buy three and I'll reimburse you when I see you. Thank you for the CD via Anthony today.
DR RonPulliam, as you no doubt recall from some of my angst-ridden posts about bank transfers, you have my total sympathy. I feel your anger. I wish your finances a speedy recovery.
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I know...I'm just having fun---at the expense of S&V!
I'm sure they wouldn't mind
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #9
Ninth singer: Female. Interesting song choice. Sort of a shaky performance vocally to my ears, especially in the beginning. Funky outift.
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I am happy to say that thanks to Dick Van Patten I haven't had to clean up cat puke for 36 hours
LOL...I'm sure he'd be so proud!
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That's the firsat time I've heard Sacco and Vanzetti referred to as "The Girls". Maybe there are still things about them I've yet to discover!
(They were there long and they were harmed. Oh yes, they were harmed.)
LOL-I clicked on your link and read about the documentary OFFSIDE, which is what I was commenting on.
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #9
Ninth singer: Female. Interesting song choice. Sort of a shaky performance vocally to my ears, especially in the beginning. Funky outift.
Agreed
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I'm so tempted to sneak it into the Brain mix, but it's too late now, since the second disc is halfway through dubbing. Hmmm...
Vinnie?
Ha ha ha -- oh man, the places that could be put into the show...
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I am happy to say that thanks to Dick Van Patten I haven't had to clean up cat puke for 36 hours
I don't know about my cats, but I can think of a few actors that make me want to puke!
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I've just come in from seeing DEAD SILENCE with my friend Tara. It's not a great film but there are lots of frightening moments, some interesting shots, and a creepy ending I was not expecting. I've always thought ventriloquists' dummies scary, but this film proves it. I think it was a pretty good ghost story, and my friend Jeremy's father Michael Fairman has a wonderful part.
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Ha ha ha -- oh man, the places that could be put into the show...
To paraphrase Dr. Seuss: Oh, the places it'd go!
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I have to say, Boo-Key, that I was trying to do some rudimentary color correcting on some of the Brain shots, which involved clicking on each clip.
In every shot you're in, no matter where I would park, your face always had the most hilarious and in-character expressions---Greg and I were both laughing our heads off.
He thinks you are going to be a huge star, too!
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #10
Tenth singer: Male. Good song. Good performance. Could have been better - maybe a step lower. Better outfit, but still sort of obvious that he doesn't really care about what he's wearing.
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Maybe I'll wander over to the Quad tomorrow and see if someone will sell me two tickets for a 7-ish PM showing of S&V on Friday, March 30th. If not, I can try this weekend. Maybe times will be up by then.
Ben, Peter and I will be there for both early and late screenings on Friday and Saturday nights, if the 70ish Friday is looking crowded...
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elmore thanks for the movie report. I will pass on DEAD SILENCE and avoid a few nightmares.
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Ben, Peter and I will be there for both early and late screenings on Friday and Saturday nights, if the 70ish Friday is looking crowded...
Wish I could be there...tell Peter Hello for me...
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Cilla-continued good vibes for Boo. I hope this lasts.
Ron-GOOD VIBES you get access to your money very soon!
Bruce, did your package arrive?
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Cason! Are you feeling better? I had heard you were confined to bed for the weekend?
::)
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Wish I could be there...tell Peter Hello for me...
I will! He's very impressed with the new direction you're taking with immigration law. Too bad we keep missing each other. Are you still coming to Atlanta?
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DR Cillaliz - Will you just be flying in Thursday morning and taking the last flight back that night for the Opening Night of Curtains?
;D
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Yes, a week from tomorrow I shall arrive in Atlanta
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DR Cillaliz - Will you just be flying in Thursday morning and taking the last flight back that night for the Opening Night of Curtains?
;D
Wish I could...I'll be in Atlanta.
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"American Idol" SORTA SPOILER #11
Last performer of the evening: Female. Good song choice, but sort of "questionable" for me - I was afraid the judges were going to brand her with the dreaded "Broadway" or "Cabaret" label. However, she took what could have been a potentially boring song choice and made it work for her. Although, frankly, I would have liked a bit more fireworks.
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Cason! Are you feeling better? I had heard you were confined to bed for the weekend?
::)
LOL -- You so funny. Yes, yes, feeling as fit as a fiddle.
Just gearing up for the big "Full Monty" callback tomorrow...
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Gotta go, Boo says time for me to hold her
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Wish I could...I'll be in Atlanta.
But Atlanta is next week. Curtains opens this week.
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LOL -- You so funny. Yes, yes, feeling as fit as a fiddle.
Just gearing up for the big "Full Monty" callback tomorrow...
"big"? I guess you are working on your "hee-hah". Although, I suspect you're just one of those naturally talented people.
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I have to say, Boo-Key, that I was trying to do some rudimentary color correcting on some of the Brain shots, which involved clicking on each clip.
In every shot you're in, no matter where I would park, your face always had the most hilarious and in-character expressions---Greg and I were both laughing our heads off.
He thinks you are going to be a huge star, too!
Awww, thank you. :) Robert, our "photographer" and husband to ensemble member Ksenia was saying something very similar after he came to shoot the show. But I really do appreciate it - you and Greg know how to compliment a guy!
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"big"? I guess you are working on your "hee-hah". Although, I suspect you're just one of those naturally talented people.
:D So it's been said...
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Yes, a week from tomorrow I shall arrive in Atlanta
The weather will be beautiful and everything is coming into bloom. (Hope you don't have allergy problems!) Where will you be staying?
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"American Idol" wrap-up - from me, at least.
The producers provided the contestants with a great list of song choices this week, and the mix of tunes tonight made for an enjoyable show.
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And now onto "The Search for the Next (Pussy Cat) Doll".
;D
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Speaking of The Full Monty, I just got my vocal sides in the ol' e-mail bin. Hee-hah, it's really happening tomorrow!
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Tomorrow will be a hectic day….packing, organizing, cleaning the house for the house sitter, etc. I doubt I will have a chance to post.
Thank you for all the good vibes and thoughts for our sweet Sherlock. Since I won’t have access to a computer this weekend I will call Penny Friday afternoon and she will let you know what happened.
‘night
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My NY lodging dilemma is solved, and we will be staying at Peter's. His family seemed genuinely disappointed that we were planning to get a hotel room (we're sort of extended family by now) so we'll be on West End Ave. @99th.
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Cason-GOOD VIBES you get the part.
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~~~BIG VIBES FOR BIG PUPPY SHERLOCK~~~~~~~[/move]
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But Atlanta is next week. Curtains opens this week.
Duh, I knew that. No, I won't be flying in. It would have been fun, I've never been to an opening night.
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[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]~~~~~~~MOUNTAINS OF MONTY VIBES TO CASON~~~~~~~[/move]
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The weather will be beautiful and everything is coming into bloom. (Hope you don't have allergy problems!) Where will you be staying?
At the Sheraton Atlanta
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Good Morning, once again!
From the "Only in New York" file...
So, here today at Chelsea Studios, former "Grease:YTOTIW" contestant, Nick, is working at the desk. And just down the hall, the required six-month replacement call for the the upcoming production of Grease is being held down the hall. -And to make it even "weirder", the six-month call is being held even before the show has started rehearsals!
;)
Jose,
Could you explain that to those of still mired in community theater?
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My NY lodging dilemma is solved, and we will be staying at Peter's. His family seemed genuinely disappointed that we were planning to get a hotel room (we're sort of extended family by now) so we'll be on West End Ave. @99th.
Oohh.. Just a few blocks from Riverside Park and the Silver Moon Bakery!
:)
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Well, despite the promise of someone at the local DHL "staying in touch" with me, it didn't happen. Despite the promise that the package would be delivered to my house, it didn't happen. I finally called amazon, who couldn't have been nicer or more understanding. They've filed a complaint against DHL and the way this was handled, refunded me the entire purchase, and are sending me another DVD overnight, NOT via DHL.
My guess is that the stupid idiots at DHL will deliver tomorrow, but to my home, when I'm not here. They'll leave a slip, and then another day will go by. Or, maybe Mr. Mongoloid Delivery Person will sheepishly deliver it to the mail place. I will be contacting the DHL corporate office to lodge my formal complaint about the local branch and the driver.
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TOD
Definately, LAST TANGO IN PARIS.
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Jose,
Could you explain that to those of still mired in community theater?
Here's a short and, hopefully, understandable answer:
Basically, Actor's Equity requires that the producer's of Broadway shows and touring productions have a set of auditions every six months, a "required six-month open call". These are held regardless or not there are any openings in the cast. They insure that the producers see more than just the people they "want to see" at "invited calls".
Since the upcoming revival of Grease started casting back in September, they were required to have a six-month call now.
Conversely, even when a show has announced a closing date, they are still required to have a "six-month call" - even if the show is closing two weeks later. -Although, sometimes, those can be waived.
And sometimes a show will announce a closing date just days after a required call.
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This is the greatest site in the world every day, but especially on one's birthday!!
Thanks for the wonderful birthday wishes everyone. And that's okay, Ron. To my family, I am Tommy.
Sorry I haven't been around since I got back. I have checked in a couple times but not caught up enough to post.
[move=right,scroll,6,transparent,100%]A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY,[/move]
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]TO THE VERY SPECIAL RODZINSKI[/move]
And don't worry, bud, I think we are all Tommy to our families
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The fact that I wrote six pages with all this crap going on is comforting.
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Will we never get to page twelve?
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I guess I should go sit on my couch like so much fish and watch a movie. I really wanted to watch the movie that was supposed to arrive today, but, oh, well.
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I will NOT eat sweets this evening.
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page twelve.
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Will we never get to page thirteen?
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I was most amusing with the final supervisor I spoke with at DHL a half-hour ago. I accused the driver of using my package to score cocaine.
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I wish it would just rain already - it's just been pussyfooting around all day.
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OMG - Jekyll & Hyde....whew!
Emma's song "Once Upon a Dream" drives me *&(ing nuts! Maria only sang "....the sound of music....." a couple of times in the TITLE song. Emma says "...once upon a dream...." too much....it's awful. And I have to say when I saw the show (an Equity touring company), I hated to hear that piano hit a few keys, because not EVERY moment is worth a song. And not every character has to sing a solo....or even sing for that matter. There were times I didn't want to STOP for a song...and each of those songs STOPS the show....and not necessarily in a good way.
The Lucy we saw was singing her BIG number the night we saw it and started stylin' and profilin' and lost her place.....the conductor finally stopped the music and she caught up....he rejoined her for the end of the song and then she ran offstage.
I saw the show in New York during the last week of previews. I think I could have tolerated the music for one evening, if the choreography hadn't be so horrible.
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I am my own frenzy.
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The thought of DHL is making me nauseous. What does DHL stand for anyway? Despicable Horrid Losers? Dumb Halfwits Limited?
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I'm on a roll. An onion roll.
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Or, conversely, I'm on a role - Stanley Kowalski.
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Mr BK is this YOUR El Portal?
(http://ga2so.com/burbank/images/elportal.jpg)
Ed Begley Jr has a hit? Shouldn't that be a headline in Variety?
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I'm procrastinating, which is better than anticrastinating. I just know if I go into the other room, then I have to choose a movie and that requires thought.
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Re: tonight's IDOL.
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I still LOVE Blake. And loved tonight's performance and song choice.
I normally like Lakisha. But she put me off right from the start. When your mentor (lulu) tells you to sing one song, and you sing the other ... well that really bothered me. I did not like her song and thought simon's comments were right on.
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Oohh.. Just a few blocks from Riverside Park and the Silver Moon Bakery!
Siiiillllllvverrrrr Moooooooooonnnnn.... ;D
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Not much on tv tonight for me. I think only IDOL and Boston Legal.
I am wondering for anyone who watched last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS. Who is your favorite? I know i usually have different taste. So i was just curious.
There actually wasn't anyone this year who i really disliked. I know many people probably thought billy ray was bad. But i really love watching Karina dance. And hopefully she can do something with him.
Karina might start by having him do the dance he is expected to do!
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I saw the show in New York during the last week of previews. I think I could have tolerated the music for one evening, if the choreography hadn't be so horrible.
There was choreography? All I remember were those stupid umbrellas.
What's really sort of sad is that the producer's overhauled the production - cast and concept - right after it's out-of-town tryout. Alas, all for the worse. It wasn't a great work of art before it reached the Great White Way, but it wasn't that bad. ;)
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I accused the driver of using my package to score cocaine.
There are people outside my window who are also using their packages to score cocaine.
I wonder if they work for DSL?
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DR TCB - Eartha sends you hugs and kisses.
:-*
I am sure!
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Today was a lovely day, with absolutely no excitement whatsoever.
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OK...both DVDs are made, OMF files are made and a link to download them will be posted by my minions tomorrow.
BK, IM me how/where you want this sent tomorrow.
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I hear someone making whooping noises outside the building. I'm a little afraid to go out. Uck.
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A very happy birthday to DR Rodzinski! Have a great day!!!
(http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/92/c9/110b_1.JPG)
OH MY GOD! I HAVE THAT RECORD!!!!
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I am sure!
Seriously, I did turn to her at one point during rehearsal - I believe a few minutes after she punched me in the arm ;) - and I said, "My friend, Tom, in Seattle wanted me to say, Hi, to you from him." -Oh, thank you, that's very sweet.
:)
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I am happy to say that thanks to Dick Van Patten I haven't had to clean up cat puke for 36 hours
I saw that headline in the Weekly World News.
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[size=8][move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%] Well dip me and fry me, I started page 10! [/move][/font][/size][/color]
Wouldn't Page Eleven be more appropriate?
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I am watching THE THING WITH TWO HEADS. They just attached Ray Milland's head onto Rosie Grier's body.
I think TAB must have put some money into this film...I keep seeing bottles and cans of it decorating the sets.
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Tab and Butterfingers. That was my nightly snack when I started college
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Will we never get to page nine?
Yes.
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Actually, wouldn't the answer to "Will we never get to page nine?" be "no" since a double negative is a positve?
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While "Will we ever get to page nine?" would be answered "Yes"
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Here's a short and, hopefully, understandable answer:
Basically, Actor's Equity requires that the producer's of Broadway shows and touring productions have a set of auditions every six months, a "required six-month open call". These are held regardless or not there are any openings in the cast. They insure that the producers see more than just the people they "want to see" at "invited calls".
Since the upcoming revival of Grease started casting back in September, they were required to have a six-month call now.
Conversely, even when a show has announced a closing date, they are still required to have a "six-month call" - even if the show is closing two weeks later. -Although, sometimes, those can be waived.
And sometimes a show will announce a closing date just days after a required call.
Thanks, Jose.
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Cason-GOOD VIBES you get the part.
Oh, I think he must already have that part or he wouldn't have audtioned for the show.
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Thanks, Jose.
You're welcome, Tommy.
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Wow! The first day of spring and we may have thunderstorms. So much better than snow this late in the season.
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I have been reading the postings about South Pacific on the Film Score Monthly chat and the Home Theater Form. I know some of our posters post there (I don't have issues with them), but I do have issues with most of them. They bitched for years wanting the roadshow version of South Pacific knowing that the restoration wouldn't be perfect because the negative was lost. Now that it has been released all they seem to do is bitch and find something to nit pick about.
I am not a maven when it comes to the technical aspects of releases, but the sound and picture quality on "Regular release" portion are in my opinion are wonderful. The restored roadshow is faded but is worth having and does for the most part add a lot to release. I am happy with the release.
What could they have done to make everyone happy?
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Oh, I think he must already have that part or he wouldn't have audtioned for the show.
Ok, I'll ask....do you have to show that part in the audition?
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There was choreography? All I remember were those stupid umbrellas.
What's really sort of sad is that the producer's overhauled the production - cast and concept - right after it's out-of-town tryout. Alas, all for the worse. It wasn't a great work of art before it reached the Great White Way, but it wasn't that bad. ;)
So I understand. When Brad Oscar was in the first tour of the country, my friends said the show was pretty good.
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Ok, I'll ask....do you have to show that part in the audition?
Well, if I was the musical director....
;D
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One more general comment.
If they can telecine (Right process?) to adjust colors why couldn't use it to work on the faded portions? They have the other footage as reference points
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Seriously, I did turn to her at one point during rehearsal - I believe a few minutes after she punched me in the arm ;) - and I said, "My friend, Tom, in Seattle wanted me to say, Hi, to you from him." -Oh, thank you, that's very sweet.
:)
She is really a class act!
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Well, if I was the musical director....
;D
They just cast the show here in Tacoma, and when I saw who one of the actors was going to be; I called the director and asked if I could stage manage the show!
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So I understand. When Brad Oscar was in the first tour of the country, my friends said the show was pretty good.
It was quite amazing and puzzling who got jettisoned before the show came into New York. A lot of very talented people lost their jobs. And a bunch of the actors were replaced with actors who were totally different types, physically and vocally.
*I do have to day, that one my guilty pleasures is the concept album with Linda Eder and Colm Wilkinson. "Till You Came Into My Life" is just soooooo over the top. But I like it. ;)
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It was quite amazing and puzzling who got jettisoned before the show came into New York. A lot of very talented people lost their jobs. And a bunch of the actors were replaced with actors who were totally different types, physically and vocally.
*I do have to day, that one my guilty pleasures is the concept album with Linda Eder and Colm Wilkinson. "Till You Came Into My Life" is just soooooo over the top. But I like it. ;)
Colm Wilkinson? Over the top? Who would have thought?
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Will we never get to page twelve?
Most assuredly.
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She is really a class act!
Most definitely. During one of the breaks, we were chatting in the hallway, and these two young actresses were standing near us. She was trying to remember the name of a particular actor, and when she couldn't come up with the name, she just turned to the two girls and asked them, "Do you know the actor....?" They coudn't remember his name either. So, they just started talking about how rehearsals were going, what they were doing, etc. Very classy.
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Will we never get to page thirteen?
We have gotten there!
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I have been reading the postings about South Pacific on the Film Score Monthly chat and the Home Theater Form....
What could they have done to make everyone happy?
Well, they could put "chinchy bassa" back in.
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OK... I just checked the rehearsal schedule for tomorrow, and it looks like I'm going to have a busy morning, so...
Goodnight.
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Sleep well, Jose.
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One more general comment.
If they can telecine (Right process?) to adjust colors why couldn't use it to work on the faded portions? They have the other footage as reference points
They could have. Why they didn't, I have no idea - it's a simple thing to do - we did it on Nudie and it worked very well. The beginning and end of every reel was from a completely faded print - you wouldn't know it. Or, maybe they wanted the new footage to be obvious - and maybe they thought if they did color correct that the footage, since from a positive print rather than the neg like the rest of the transfer, would have looked more odd - I don't know.
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Today I discovered a case I thought was open and shut may in fact be anything but open and shut. I'm hoping I have time to get experts and be ready for a jury trial before I leave.
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I started my evening watching THE MILKY WAY, the earlier Harold Lloyd version of the film that became THE KID FROM BROOKLYN with Danny Kaye in the Lloyd role. I was so much more familiar with the Kaye version, but I think it's funnier with Lloyd. The two films are very, very alike.
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Next, I watched YOU'RE TELLING ME, the first film in the new W.C. Fields DVD boxed set. I had never seen this before, and it was just terrific with many laughs, especially that ten minute stretch on the first tee at the golf course which is fall down funny with Fields milking every gag and building, building, building so that one gag tops another. Just a scream.
Interesting that Kathleen Howard, who played the snooty mother of Buster Crabbe in this movie, ended up playing his wife in a later film of his made the same year - the classic IT'S A GIFT.
And, BTW, Buster Crabbe is TO DIE FOR in this movie! A gorgeous, gorgeous man.
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Then came AMERICAN IDOL. Jose has already given us a blow by blow description of each act, so I'll just make a few random comments.
Best vocal of the night - Jordin Sparks on "I Who Have Nothing."
Other outstanding performances: Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Chris Sligh, Haley Scarnado, Phil Stacey.
Off the mark tonight: Stephanie Edwards and Gina Glockson. They may be in trouble.
And, of course, in the six year history of IDOL, I think the worst performance ever was given tonight: Sanjaya Malakar. That the judges congratulated him for doing something different was a DISGRACE!
It was shrieked with never a note on pitch, desperate, and he was so out of breath at the ends of phrases that there were no notes (or words) there. Atrocious doesn't begin to describe its excruciating foulness.
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The thought of DHL is making me nauseous. What does DHL stand for anyway? Despicable Horrid Losers? Dumb Halfwits Limited?
I wont even say what a freind of mine calls them.....
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DIRT had a really good episode tonight with a major surprise for me, and a couple of other twists that add to the swirling mysteries and intrigue going on among the glitter set in Hollywood.
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TOmorrow I'll have BOSTON LEGAL (Megan Mullaley is the guest star tonight) to watch and will probably go back to the FIELDS DVDs.
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One of the AI finalists is from the Phoenix area.
One of the Grease finalists is from the Phoenix area.
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maybe Mr. Mongoloid Delivery Person will sheepishly deliver it to the mail place.
You do injustice to Mongoloids by comparing them to this delivery person.
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DR Edi, did you make it home ok? Did you figure out what the person was whooping about?
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Callie's yawning and so am I...time for sleep. Good night
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I agree with Jose about the overall IDOL show tonight. Extremely enjoyable, and it's because the British invasion of the 1960s featured songs WITH MELODIES and standard rhythms that are singable and listenable.
IDOL's worst shows have always been when music of the 1990s and 2000s are featured. Let's face it: in pop music, there has not been a lot of memorable stuff there.
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Off to bed now.
Good night!
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DR Edi, did you make it home ok? Did you figure out what the person was whooping about?
I'm hoome now. That was creepy.
The edit place is located in a popular hooker area so there's a lot of weirdness there, especially now that the building across the parking lot is abandoned and lots of homeless people are living in it. It will soon be torn down to make room for more new lofts.
I try to be cautious working over there, and that is why my DH will come there when he can to see me to my car.Within a 1 mil e radius of there, a dear friend, Merchant-Ivory's editor, who introduced me to Greg and is our "little brother" was mugged by people with a lead pipe while walking down the street near his home. He had Bell's Palsy for a year and has never regained all of his hearing. (He should be at the NY screening Friday.)
Another friend who schedules us for jobs, lived a block from my editor friend and was raped at knifepoint in her home.
Two other co-workers were heldup at gunpoint at nearby stores.
But today I got an email telling me that 9 different women in Buckhead, the most expensive part of town, were robbed in parking lots at gunpoint in the middle of the day by men trying to steal their rings. And the gas station next to our new house in Buckhead was robbed this morning and the clerk was shot. So I guess nowhere is really safe.
Gosh---I hope this doesn't scare you, Cillaliz. When I am in new surroundings, I take it for granted that they are safe because they seem OK and I don't know the history. But it's good to be aware.
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Do you know which Sheraton, Cillaliz?
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I need to hit the hay, too! Let me know tomorrow, Cilla.
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So I guess nowhere is really safe.
I hear ya!
I am glad you made it home safely!
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Happy birthday, DR Rodzinski!
Not much happened at preschool today. We learned the letter T.
The Bloog and I were at the library and some lady overheard me say, "Jane Austen is funnier than Jesus." She probably thinks I'm crazy.
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She probably thinks I'm crazy.
Why? I think Jane Austen is funnier than Jesus, too.
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So much to read. That'll teach me not to go away from HHW for hours on end.
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Just want to thank everyone again for the happy birthday wishes!!
Everyone on this site rocks.
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Just want to thank everyone again for the happy birthday wishes!!
Everyone on this site rocks.
So do you, Tommy!
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Apparently, the official cosmic alignment, having to do with the start of Spring, has caused all sorts of angst, hubris, a tsimis or 2, and general gnashing of teeth for more than one hainsie and kimlet today.
And even including the glorious and Grande Kimmel Kimlet hisself !
Peace and serenity are sent to all who had travails today.
I'm gonna fall over shortly, so nighty night lovelies.
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The comedy of errors continues even at this hour. The woman from DHL who had promised me it would be here today no matter what, called at 8:45 to say that the driver had returned with the package and that I'd have it by 9:15 - she confirmed the address, I told her the cross streets, etc. Well, here we are at ten - no package. So, I call DHL - log onto amazon to get the tracking number and the package now shows as "Delivered" in Valley Village (where my mail place is) - it shows as "Delivered at 8:34", ten minutes before this woman called me.
Well, it just showed up - this completely surly driver sauntered up and gave me the package - I had to bite my tongue.
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And don't call him Surly
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What the heck am I doing up? I should have been alseep minutes ago.
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The better question is - where are all the WUSSBURGERS???
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Still on page fourteen.
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I gotta tell you...
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I'm still so annoyed at this whole package debacle that I don't even want to watch the DVD.
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What am I, doing a monologue?
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To be or not to be?
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I have tricks in my pocket, I have things up my sleeve...
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We don't need no stinking WUSSBURGERS.
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If I singlehandedly have to take us to page fifteen, then by gum and by golly and buy bonds, I will!
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Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.
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It's the Vernal Equinox - THAT'S what this whole day has been about!
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Damn them, damn them all to hell.
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Oh, well, I'm bored now.
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I have been trying to set up internet for my mother for over an hour now. An easy thing to do, except for the fact that we didn't know what we were doing, and she continues to doubt my abilities and stop me from doing the right things.
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How lovely for the preschoolers to learn "T" for Tommy today
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Are we still on page fifteen?
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So it is spoken, so it shall be done - page fifteen.
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Just wanted to stop by and say goodnight... I am a feeling a bit under the weather for chatting tonight. Pleasant dreams everyone!
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Will we never get to page sixteen? I think we know the answer. Notes, for once, will be up on time.