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Well, you've read the notes, the notes had many courses, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're still eating their appetizers of borscht.
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And the word of the day is: TINCTUMUTATION!
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Us chickens are going to hit the hay although what the hay ever did to deserve being hit is anyone's guess.
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As always, ever hopeful for good news.
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And now, I must really hit the hay.
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bk, in the final R&H sanctioned version of the script for The Brain, does Zubrick end up being a lifeguard or a florist?
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Comedian/Actor Alec Mapa was not previously on my radar. I saw a bit of him last night on television and thought he was pretty funny.
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Gosh, I'm up early for having gotten to bed so late! Lots of March 15th deadlining to do.
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Happy birthday, dennis.
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I was first aware of Alec Mapa's brilliance on that (sadly) short-lived TV series that was based on KISS ME GUIDO. It starred Jason Bateman and both he and Mr. Mapa were hysterical. But the show never caught on.
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The Jason Bateman-Alec Mapa series was called SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS, but one of its working titles had indeed been KISS ME GUIDO.
http://imdb.com/title/tt0259144/
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I shall singlehandedly take us to post #15, then get to some tax work.
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I shall singlehandedly take us to post #15, then get to some tax work.
Promises, promises! ;)
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bk, in the final R&H sanctioned version of the script for The Brain, does Zubrick end up being a lifeguard or a florist?
I know the answer, but I'm not saying.
Good morning, all! It's quite gray outside. But I'm happy that I managed to get out of bed before 8 am. Perhaps I'm beginning to accustom myself to Daylight Savings Time?
I dreamed last night I was having a hot, clandestine affair with one of my brother Randy's in-laws! The most peculiar part of the dream is that I know none of my sister-in-law's family. It was all very covert, so only God alone knows what any of this means.
Today, more Toyland work and the laundry. This evening, dinner with my friend Val from Barnes & Noble.
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Comedian/Actor Alec Mapa was not previously on my radar. I saw a bit of him last night on television and thought he was pretty funny.
(http://www.outsmartmagazine.com/issue/i11-01/imagesforarticles/tiealec.jpg)
Hasn't he been doing cameos as a fashion commentator on UGLY BETTY?
DR MattH, you might know this: when's the second season of PSYCH coming out on DVD?
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Good morning - have to run.....well get dressed and drive to the office.
Last day before my vacation...lots to do...lots to do....
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DR td, do you subscribe to Cabaret Scenes? I can send you a copy of the latest issue's brief interview with Jason Graae, if you don't. :)
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Wednesday morning greetings! In an attempt to adjust to the time change, I went to bed very early last night. It's amazing how much better I feel after an extra hour or so of sleep.
Busy day here, too - a brownbag lunch for nonprofit folks, followed by our quarterly departmental meeting. I'm on the agenda to demonstrate our grantseeking database - wonder if I'll get knocked off again by the administrator who's ahead of me?
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I have a sort of medical question that i'm sure somebody here will have the brilliant answer to.
I had this 1 inch scratch on the front of my wrist (i have no idea how i got it). And it left this red mark. I'm imagining it will eventually go away by itself. But it is really bugging me (especially since i don't know how i got it).
The scab part came off and now it's all red.
I was just wondering if there is something i can put on it to speed it along.
Thanks.
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Yesterday DR Jose wrote:
DR Jennifer - OH!!! So you missed David Archuleta's performance.... WHOA!
Hmm, now i'm curious. Well i'm assuming he can do no wrong for the judges.
I recorded it so i will watch him, kristy and the last part of michael johns (i think those were the ones i have left).
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And the word of the day is: TINCTUMUTATION!
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I hope that DR Jennifer's scratch will tinctumutate back to normal pronto!
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Hasn't he been doing cameos as a fashion commentator on UGLY BETTY?
DR MattH, you might know this: when's the second season of PSYCH coming out on DVD?
Alec Mapa has been on UGLY BETTY all season as a catty fashion and gossip commentator.
DR Elmore, the second season DVD set of PSYCH hasn't been announced to my knowledge. I'm on the lookout for it, too, and I'll announce it here when I know something. I'm sure if it has already been announced, someone else will clue us both in eventually.
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Good morning!
We heading up near 70 today, and I've already seen folks out in shorts and t-shirts jogging this morning. I thought it was a bit chilly for those clothes even while running, but later, I'm sure shorts will be OK.
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TV Reminder:
a new LAW & ORDER
DR George (and others who may watch), no RENO 911! tonight.
I don't watch TOP CHEF, but it starts up again tonight.
Of course, the IDOL results show is tonight (will be recorded, watched in five-ten minutes).
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Today I'll be watching ENCHANTED on Blu-ray disc. After all of the raves this got during its theatrical release, I'm really looking forward to it.
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The Blu-ray doesn't seem jammed with bonus features, so I may be able to watch EASTERN PROMISES on HD-DVD tonight, too.
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Page Two Tin Man and Wizard Dance!!!
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DR Jane - my DH Richard also commented on Julianna's spike heels when we watched Canterbury's Law the other night.
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DR MattH - hope you enjoy Enchanted as much as I did - both times I saw it in the theatre!
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I was first aware of Alec Mapa's brilliance on that (sadly) short-lived TV series that was based on KISS ME GUIDO. It starred Jason Bateman and both he and Mr. Mapa were hysterical. But the show never caught on.
I loved that show, as well. Very funny. I forget who played the straight roommate, but he looked quite good in a towel.
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There was a very illuminating story on NPR this morning about
Scrutiny of Bank Transactions (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88132229)
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Time to get ready for the brownbag lunch - bye for now!
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I don't know about THE MAIN MEAL, but you can get a Maine meal here:
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My meeting with the Rockefeller Foundation was canceled. He had a medical emergency. Don't know if it will be rescheduled.
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I forget who played the straight roommate, but he looked quite good in a towel.
Some of My Best Friends / 2001
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And, actually, I've been up for a while. Last night, as soon as i felt sleepy, I actually went ahead and crawled into bed, and the next thing I knew it was 8:00 this morning. So, since I'm playing a set of auditions tomorrow for some "big wigs" - and since I was already about a week overdue for one - I headed on down to Chelsea to get my haircut. I got to Chelsea Barber just a few minutes after they opened, and had actually expected some sort of wait, but, lo and behold, I was the second person to arrive this morning. No waiting! Two of my usual barbers weren't there this morning, so I had a "new" guy, but he did a very good job. I actually walked out of there this morning feeling a little "studly". ;)
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There was a very illuminating story on NPR this morning about
Scrutiny of Bank Transactions (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88132229)
I actually listened to that story while I was getting ready to head out this morning for my hair cut. And, yes, very illuminating. And a little scary at the same time.
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As for Ask BK (DR) Day...
I just posted this on the Sondheim listserv, and it seems to have sort of stumped the denizens over there, so...
In the original production of Sunday in the Park with George, Celeste #1 (or is #2) ends the first act standing stage right with the fishing pole. However, at the top of the second act, she is sitting center stage with the other Celeste. Does anybody know why? I will say, that her re-placement goes along with the "wave" of solo lines in "It's Hot Up Here", so I've always thought it was more a practical matter than something "artistic". Any thoughts? guesses? proof otherwise?
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I loved that show, as well. Very funny. I forget who played the straight roommate, but he looked quite good in a towel.
Is there anyone who doesn't look good to you dressed in only a towel?
;D
Hmm... Maybe I don't want to the answer to that question. :o
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Dr Jennifer - Just let it heal. Don't scratch it. Don't pay attention to it. The more you look at it, the "slower" it will go away. If it doesn't hurt, if it doesn't look infected, just let it heal.
*And maybe some Neosporin. ;)
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DR Jennifer - And as for David Archuleta last night, well... Let's just say he did do wrong by the judges last night. :-\
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Good Morning, DR Ron Pulliam!
Have you had your Morning Bun or Chocolatine this morning?
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Ummmm.....today's "Birthday Boy" is the, shall we say, previously alive Dennis Clancy, my friend from Portland who posted on the old board as "I_Luv_NY." Dennis shuffled off this mortal coil several years ago. I'm sure he still appreciates your wishes, however. :)
Listening to Take Flight for the first time--has anyone else commented that "Lady Lindy" bears a rather remarkable melodic resemblance to "Dear World"?
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DR JMK - How are your ears, nose and throat? All better?
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I'm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille!
Good vibes to all today!
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DR JMK - How are your ears, nose and throat? All better?
Thanks for asking--I'm definitely on the mend, but the laryngitis still is coming and going. I've had to cancel several gigs over the past couple of weeks where I was slated to sing. I'm hoping things clear out because I have a lot of stuff to sing for Palm Sunday this week (soooo early this year).
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I don't think CBS gave SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS much of a decent chance for survival. They were trying to launch a comedy night on Tuesday (a notoriously difficult night for them for the last few years in the 9-11 hours). If they had put it on Monday after EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, I think it would have had a chance to catch on. I don't think they ever even showed all of the episodes they had filmed.
I thought it was very funny.
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Now I'm heading down to check the mail and then clean the den prior to starting on lunch preparation.
WBBL.
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Thanks for asking--I'm definitely on the mend, but the laryngitis still is coming and going. I've had to cancel several gigs over the past couple of weeks where I was slated to sing. I'm hoping things clear out because I have a lot of stuff to sing for Palm Sunday this week (soooo early this year).
Hmm... Laryngitis "coming and going" is usually the sign of something else going on. Have you seen a doctor yet? -If it's been going on for weeks, well... I'd get it checked out.
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And while reading this morning's "Dining & Wine" section of the New York Times, I believe I finally came across a food item, I don't have any real desire to try at my earliest convenience:
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FOOD STUFF
Pickles, Deconstructed and Frozen
By FLORENCE FABRICANT
Published: March 12, 2008
Texas, the land of oddities like mesquite jelly, also has a passion for pickle juice. You can even buy snow cones drizzled with the briny liquid (they’re refreshing).
Now, John Howard, an entrepreneur in Seguin, near San Antonio, has introduced Pickle Sickle, a k a Bob’s Pickle Pops, made from fresh-squeezed pickles as well as the brine.
The pickle pops are shipped unfrozen and should be put in the freezer overnight. To eat, cut a slit in the top and suck out the juice.
A box of 16 is $17.95 and one of 32 is $27.95 from picklesickle.com.
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The Jason Bateman-Alec Mapa series was called SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS, but one of its working titles had indeed been KISS ME GUIDO.
http://imdb.com/title/tt0259144/
The absolutely FUNNIEST moment in any TV sitcom I ever had the pleasure of witnessing came in "Some of My Best Friends."
Bateman had a straight guy in his apartment -- and he was a REALLY straight (just ask him, he's straight) man (this may have been the straight roomie, but given what follows, I'm not sure). Mapa's character was there, too. I don't remember the particulars of how well any of them know one another (except Bateman and Mapa are best friends), but a challenge was thrown down by the straight man, after a discussion about "fitness" and the fact that he was a fanatic about working out.
The scene, set in Bateman's living room, went something like this:
"Hit me!" the straight man said to Mapa as he tensed up his midsection in preparation for a solid punch.
"You don't wanna do this," Bateman's character said.
"Go on! Hit me! Trust me. I can take anything you throw at me" the straight man asserted.
Mapa sized him up, looked at Bateman, and then gave the straight man a very sharp slap across the face.
The straight man staggered and gave Bateman a "What the f***k!" look.
"What you have to understand is that he learned everything he knows about fighting from watching 'Dynasty'."
I laughed until I cried. And then I laughed some more.
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Perhaps someone with the power can remove Dennis from the HHW calendar. :-\
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Listening to Take Flight for the first time--has anyone else commented that "Lady Lindy" bears a rather remarkable melodic resemblance to "Dear World"?
There's also that sequence that sounds from the same cloth as Sondheim's "Please, Hello." But I still like this score! :)
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Oh... And it also appears that the hotel in Chattanooga last week, charged me for my stay. When I checked out, my bill said everything was billed to SETC, however, this morning, I noticed a charge from the hotel on my online bank statement. Of course, when I called the hotel, no one was currently in their accounting office, and since the SETC office traditionally shuts down the week after the Spring convention, well... :-\
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And the word of the day is: TINCTUMUTATION!
And The Song Of The Day Is: COLOR AND LIGHT
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Good Morning, DR Ron Pulliam!
Have you had your Morning Bun or Chocolatine this morning?
Morning Buns and Chocolatines are not everyday fare, alas.
They're for special...holidays and the occasional weekend day.
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BK- Did I miss your review of Orson Welles IT'S ALL TRUE?
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DR MBarnum et al - Have you seen the movie that "Some of My Best Friends" was inspired by? It's called "Kiss Me, Guido". ;)
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*It starred Anthony Barille who played Cousin Kevin in The Who's Tommy on Broadway. -And I've actually wondered from time to time what he's up to nowadays since he seems to have left the NYC theatre scene. Oh, and Broadway's - and "Mad Men"s - Bryan Batt is also in the movie.
Hmm... It looks like it's only currently available from Amazon Resellers.
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Dkdfjlkkefskdkj l slipshod../,m;lkf;lakj scrapclaw...dkrlekkkw stringdong.dkjdkj lk kl;kjdlkj s slapsnot ldjkflk;jl;ke Last night's episode was INTENSE with all capital letters (shouting, I know). The writers really know how to WRITE (again with the shouting, but hey! When a show is THIS good, folks need to YELL about it!).
D.B. Sweeney has been playing his role in this series for two seasons. He made a couple of brief appearances last season and he's been regular this short shortened season. He does EVIL really well. I've been a D.B. Sweeney fan a long time, and he never lets me down! There were some really interesting Machiavellian plots and a final twist that left me supercharged and highly satisfied. Whew!
I don't know what the future holds for this show. This season only 7 episodes (IIRC) were ordered, and those were in response to an overwhelming fan campaign directed at CBS after announcing the show would not be renewed following its first season. CBS complained that the show had done well until December when the show was pulled for a few months while CBS tried to generate interest in another show (which I have no memory of!!!). When "Jericho" was returned, its audience had moved to another network, for the most part, and probably recorded "Jericho" while watching the other show they'd gotten involved in.
TV network decisions about scheduling are more stupid than ever, it seems.
So what we're left with is a situation this season in which a new, somewhat different, American government has begun restoring order. Actually, there are several governments in the former United States, and Jericho has no say in which government controls its future. Or does it? Things are going to be extremely intense on Tuesday nights on CBS at 9 p.m. for the next two weeks. It may end the series (CBS hasn't said what its plans are regarding a renewal), so I'm guessing the writers will have something highly satisfactory to conclude this season's story arc.
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DR MBarnum et al - Have you seen the movie that "Some of My Best Friends" was inspired by? It's called "Kiss Me, Guido". ;)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51N0TAN289L._AA240_.jpg)
*It starred Anthony Barille who played Cousin Kevin in The Who's Tommy on Broadway. -And I've actually wondered from time to time what he's up to nowadays since he seems to have left the NYC theatre scene. Oh, and Broadway's - and "Mad Men"s - Bryan Batt is also in the movie.
Hmm... It looks like it's only currently available from Amazon Resellers.
Yes, I have seen this movie and enjoyed it.
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Anthony Barille seems to have moved from acting to writing, now.
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Ah.
I just got the alert.
Project Cranberry restarting.
Smooches, kids! :)
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I saw that, DR Ron Pulliam! :)
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Anthony Barille seems to have moved from acting to writing, now.
Stalking again?
The laundry is finished! Back to Toyland.
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Michael S - Your mailbox is full. I have more info for you.
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There was a very illuminating story on NPR this morning about
Scrutiny of Bank Transactions (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88132229)
Thanks for the link Ginny. I knew they monitored over $3000 or so, didn't know they monitor everything including buying croissants or about the People in Power list. Very interesting.
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DR td, do you subscribe to Cabaret Scenes? I can send you a copy of the latest issue's brief interview with Jason Graae, if you don't. :)
Oooh! You're such a darling! :-* I'm not a subscriber, so I'll be watching my box for it!
Unless I get invited to a picnic by you-know-who. ;)
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dkdkl jlk jlk;jadkj l;kjafk df;lkj ;lkajdkj ds;lk I am REALLY hooked on this show, and this season's is the best one yet, IMO. It started off as a "Couples" show with brother-brother, mother-son, mother-daughter, father-daughter, husband-wife, ex-husband&ex-wife, best-friend, and total-stranger pairings. They all trained together.
The first few evictions saw "couples" leaving. Then, the show had the two trainers "choose" couples to form two teams. The "rub", however, was that if a team had to evict someone, it evicted only "one person", not a team.
Now, they're playing as individuals, but the team mentality is still very much in play. Last week saw six people left standing after an eviction. There were three men, who had been on the blue team, and three women, who had been on the black team. Bob is the men's trainer and Jillian is the women's.
And then there was last night. All the former contestants were returned and weighed in. The two who had lost the most weight (with highest body fat percentage) -- one male and one female -- rejoined the game.
The presumptive final six weren't happy about it. But it got worse when the returning female -- Ali, who had been on the "pink" couple team with her mom Betty Sue -- began to get a lot of Jillian's attention/admiration. The other three girls became gloomy and despondent and depressed (and in very whiny way). One started binge-eating! They had an Ali-less meeting where the girls poured their hearts out about how the competition isn't fair because they cannot lose weight like the guys can lose weight (they had lost their sole surviving male teammate the week before...they had ALL lost more weight than him, by the way!!!)...and they were missing his encouragement and stroking.
Jillian, on the other hand, is the emotional center for the team. She's been very, very, very "close" to Brittany for a long while, and she's "earth mother" to the other girls. What I suspected was that Jillian's attentions to Ali made them all a bit jealous, but Brittany most particularly. Jillian spent a lot of time psyching the three girls up and then rah-rahed them into they gym to rechannel their energies into something productive. As for Ali, she is a "contender." She, alone, out of all the women, stands a better-than-even chance of making it into the finals.
The men have been tight for most of the season. Two of them are brothers. Mark, who returned last night after having been evicted two weeks ago, is brother of Jay. Bob was thrilled to see Mark return and the men, mostly, were happy to be "one" again. Dan, who won a competition against Mark, took a prize of great value: He gets to cast two votes, instead of one, in the next eviction ceremony. Dan was shown pondering what he might do if one of his "bros" was on the block. It is a game, after all, and competition is competition. Roger is the fourth man. He's a consistent weight-loser and may win it all as he has the most weight, yet, to lose.
At the weigh-in, however, things went askew for a while. Allison, host of the show, was doing her regular spiel about what the weigh-in means, how the rules work, etc., etc. She then chose to ask questions of some of the competitors. After a comment she made drew a shake of the head from Brittany, Allison asked her if she did not think everyone had a shot at making the finals.
At this point, Jillian interrupted. She basically told Allison to "Just leave the girl alone...that Brittany had had a "bad" week...and that her f***cking questions were f***ing stupid because the girls really DON'T have a f***ing shot at making the final round of competition, blah, blah, blah.
Allison was stunned at being addressed in that manner and at the blatant disregard for the show's premise...Bob rolled his eyes and looked very embarrassed. Allison shifted questioning to Bob and asked how "his" week had gone. Bob made a few perfunctory gestures to explain away the women's gloominess (he has been, after all, the primary women's trainer in most of the seasons) at this stage of the competition, that nerves can get frayed but that continuing to work in the gym and practicing everything they've learned will pay off in the end. Jillian just glared at him. In fact, Jillian stood with her arms crossed during most of the weigh-in and occasionally glared at Allison. To her credit, Allison offered to excuse Jillian from the entire weigh-in proceedings but Bob suggested they should both be there.
Allison, however, very professionally moved things along and got to the weigh-ins. First up was the new returning girl, Ali. Ali lost seven pounds with an incredible body weight percentage loss. She's done better "out of the competition" (she and her mom left after the third week, I think) than the rest of the girls had done "in" the competition. Then came Mark, the new returning guy, who also lost seven pounds. (Mark has lost well over 100 pounds and looks terrific. Ali, also, looks sensational...almost as good as most girls do at the end of the competition).
Then the rest came along. Dan got on the scales and had managed to lose only four pounds. Suddenly, Dan was in jeopardy...not only of being on the block and losing his two-vote advantage, but of going home. One of the "whiny" girls, Maggie, had a look of GLEE on her face when she saw that Dan was in danger. That has been the case all season, actually. The black team won several weigh-ins until they could no longer better the bodyfat percentages the blue team logged in. They were always thrilled to beat the blue team, but became "whiny, tearful" witches if the blue team won a weigh-in.
Let's just cut to the chase. Maggie, who had been so delighted to see Dan in danger of going home, had managed to lose ZERO pounds. That's right. She lost NADA. And then she complained that she didn't understand it. She'd worked her butt off (uhhhmmm....NO, Maggie...no danger of THAT ever happening!) What she conveniently forgot to consider, however, was her binge-eating at the start of the week. And then there were the workouts where Ali was busting her tail going the extra mile while Maggie just plodded along -- hanging in there, but putting nothing extra behind it.
Maggie and Brittany went "below the yellow line" and are both up for eviction. Dan was just "above" the yellow line and got a huge wakeup call. Mark finished second to Ali. Roger lost 8 pounds, the most of anyone, but his bodyweight percentage was lower than Ali's and Mark's.
Allison ended the weigh-in by saying that things had started off badly with the women claiming they were at an unfair disadvantage, but that it was a WOMAN who won the weigh-in! GOOD FOR ALLISON!
The show ended atypically before the eviction vote. I know they do it this way in other countries' versions of this show, so perhaps they're trying something "new." The tease for next week promises an unexpected dramatic result in the eviction. I don't know what it could be since either Maggie or Brittany will be leaving. No-brainer there.
Still...my concern is that Jillian has become too emotionally involved with one of her charges. She has behaved unprofessionally...and for the show's purposes, unethically...on camera. I've really liked her in the past -- especially her feistiness -- but she went way, way over the line last night and I think she needs a "time out."
That is all.
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P.S. For those who don't know, Jillian Michaels is co-owner -- with Jackie Warner -- of the Sky Sport and Spa workout center in Beverly Hills. Although you never see Jillian, who may be a silent co-owner, Jacki and the center are the subject of Bravo's "Work Out" program.
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I saw that, DR Ron Pulliam! :)
No flies on you!
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My new license plate arrived in the mail today.
It is a lovely blue color with white letters. All of my license plates since the 1970's have begun with the prefix numbers 55 - designating my county....
Sometimes the second letter changed from a "B" to an "S" and last time it was "Q".
Today my new license plate number is 576 BFF
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Wednesday.....
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Hmmmm......I had to reinstall my Virus/Pop Up/Ad Spyware Protection...still not working as well as it was.
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Sounds like the read thru for BRAINEX went well.
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I have a question for BK on "Ask BK Day!" (actually, a few; all related).
Have you seen CAN HEIRONYMUS MERKIN EVER FORGET MERCY HUMPPE AND FIND TRUE HAPPINESS?
Is it as abysmal as I have been led to believe?
(I like the soundtrack very much, especially "When You Gotta Go").
Did you ever think of producing an album of Anthony Newley material?
IF you did produce an album of Newley's songs, who AND what would you include?
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bk, in the final R&H sanctioned version of the script for The Brain, does Zubrick end up being a lifeguard or a florist?
We went back to the florist - more colorful.
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I have a question for BK on "Ask BK Day!" (actually, a few; all related).
Have you seen CAN HEIRONYMUS MERKIN EVER FORGET MERCY HUMPPE AND FIND TRUE HAPPINESS?
Is it as abysmal as I have been led to believe?
(I like the soundtrack very much, especially "When You Gotta Go").
Did you ever think of producing an album of Anthony Newley material?
IF you did produce an album of Newley's songs, who AND what would you include?
I've seen the film many times - it's a guilty pleasure of mine. I saw it three times the week it came out (I was living in New York at the time). It's Mr. Newley doing 8 1/2, basically. I don't know that there's ever been a display of ego on the screen such as Hieronymous Merkin, other than, maybe, the Brown Bunny. But the songs are fun, the cast is good, and it's all very weird (it's basically all shot on a beach).
At one time, yes, I was going to do a Newley/Bricusse album, both together and solo. It didn't get very far because until Kritzerland actually has something that sells really well, I just can't afford to do that type of album, because, for me, there's no point in doing a "small" album like that, and even if it was small it would cost too much money.
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Good morning, good day, how are you this beautiful day?
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I am up.
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Welcome fourteen GUESTS.
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I do wish that Hieronymous Merkin would come out on DVD.
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I do wish that Hieronymous Merkin would come out on DVD.
I might be able to help out on that soon. . .EvilTwin has made me a dvd-r of it, but, she has yet to mail it. . .
In the meantime, I did acquire the soundtrack via castalbums.org,and I'm loving every minute of it. Any DR interested can email me, or PM me, for the sendspace link. . .
I think that since I truly like Woody Allen's STARDUST MEMORIES, that I will also find a warm spot in my heart for Hieronymus. . .now, if EvilTwin would only get to the post office.
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Oh wow i had no idea TOP CHEF started tonight.
I love love love that show.
But of course Food Network Canada is delayed usually by 6 weeks. But i am very excited by the prospect!
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Dr Jennifer - Just let it heal. Don't scratch it. Don't pay attention to it. The more you look at it, the "slower" it will go away. If it doesn't hurt, if it doesn't look infected, just let it heal.
*And maybe some Neosporin. ;)
I can't say that it hurts. But i just thought it would have gone away by now.
I know it's totally superficial. But it is bugging the heck out of me. And i sometimes like to wear bracelets. And it's this big ugly red line right down the front of my right wrist.
I tried some cream this morning. and it felt sort of soothing.
I was just wondering if there was something i could put on it that might make it heal faster.
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DR Jennifer - And as for David Archuleta last night, well... Let's just say he did do wrong by the judges last night. :-\
I did catch him. Wow what a change from the past weeks. Before he seemed confident. LAst night he seemed scared.
I know the stage is bigger. But i wonder if it was that or the fact that everyone has been declaring him the frontrunner.
I was surprised at how much i disliked that performance.
And OMG kristy. I don't really like her. But i really did not like last night.
I am curious if the men or women are more popular. I could see amanda, saleisha or remi going for the girls (or kristy). And i guess for the guys it could be david h (although is suspect he is popular). I can't see the other 2 davids, or michael, or chikezie or the guy with the dreadlocks leaving.
My guess is it has to be a girl leaving.
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Oh wow i had no idea TOP CHEF started tonight.
I love love love that show.
But of course Food Network Canada is delayed usually by 6 weeks. But i am very excited by the prospect!
Top Chef is not on Food Network, it is on BRAVO
der Brucer
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TV Reminder:
a new LAW & ORDER
DR George (and others who may watch), no RENO 911! tonight....
Thanks for the info. I have the season set to record, but I didn't check to see if it was going to be on tonight. We have our first (and only) preview audience tonight for Side Show! :D
PRAY FOR ROSEMARY'S BABY!! I get my costume for the New Year's Eve scene for the first time tonight!
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Hopefully, it'll all be okay. :)
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Finally finished recording into the computer.
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Td:
I'd never call you "Ma'am," I'd be forced to call you "Cutie-Pie."
;D You are so sweet.
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Interesting article on MSG. With all my “sensitivities” I have never been bothered by MSG. Keith tended to get stuffed up at Chinese restaurants which he related to MSG when all the hype about it came out. I cook with it occasionally (much less since the big to do about it) and it never bothers him at home.
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Hopefully, it'll all be okay. :)
George - I'm sure you'll be fine. Freaks are your thing :)
der Brucer
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Dr Jennifer - Just let it heal. Don't scratch it. Don't pay attention to it. The more you look at it, the "slower" it will go away. If it doesn't hurt, if it doesn't look infected, just let it heal.
*And maybe some Neosporin. ;)
Or Polysporin.
Jean will likely suggest something natural & soothing.
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The DELMARVA version of polite address from youngster to adult is Mister/Miss [fill in first name].
I do not like it a bit! (My militray background means I find the use of first names to be a familiarity to granted, on occasion, by the owner.)
der Brucer
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Or Polysporin.
Jean will likely suggest something natural & soothing.
Nothing works better than a good dog lick!
der Brucer
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Bruce:
Back from our read-through and more about it in the notes - the only real problem is that I was reading General Mills and the script I was using nobody has bothered to update for a year, so it was very confusing.
::) ;D
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Very disappointing mail delivery today. Nothing of interest was contained in it.
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The absolutely FUNNIEST moment in any TV sitcom I ever had the pleasure of witnessing came in "Some of My Best Friends."
Bateman had a straight guy in his apartment -- and he was a REALLY straight (just ask him, he's straight) man (this may have been the straight roomie, but given what follows, I'm not sure). Mapa's character was there, too. I don't remember the particulars of how well any of them know one another (except Bateman and Mapa are best friends), but a challenge was thrown down by the straight man, after a discussion about "fitness" and the fact that he was a fanatic about working out.
The scene, set in Bateman's living room, went something like this:
"Hit me!" the straight man said to Mapa as he tensed up his midsection in preparation for a solid punch.
"You don't wanna do this," Bateman's character said.
"Go on! Hit me! Trust me. I can take anything you throw at me" the straight man asserted.
Mapa sized him up, looked at Bateman, and then gave the straight man a very sharp slap across the face.
The straight man staggered and gave Bateman a "What the f***k!" look.
"What you have to understand is that he learned everything he knows about fighting from watching 'Dynasty'."
I laughed until I cried. And then I laughed some more.
Now that is funny!! ;D I watched the show and I think I actually remember that moment!
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While I cooked and ate lunch, I continued watching SHOW BOAT (1951). This has to be one of the most intensely saturated Technicolor films currently on DVD. Needs a big clean-up and a general overhauling, but those colors certainly are lush. More so than for any other MGM musical currently on DVD.
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George - I'm sure you'll be fine. Freaks are your thing :)
der Brucer
You know me too well.
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I next watched ENCHANTED on Blu-ray. Truly wonderful,a delightful, charming, and lovely musical romance.
That scene at the ball when Patrick Dempsey starts singing while dancing, well, it's the essence of romance: a truly inspired moment.
James Marsden was born to play a Prince Charming (Edward in this movie).
Funny that Idina Menzel is in the film and doesn't sing a note. Amy Adams, of course, sings liltingly and embodies the innocence and chipper qualities of the big three Disney princesses (Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty.)
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DR Jane - my DH Richard also commented on Julianna's spike heels when we watched Canterbury's Law the other night.
I'm still waiting for DR Cilla to comment. I believe my question of female attire, specifically the height of heels on shoes, was missed. ;D
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Next, I began watching a feature unique to the Blu-ray release It's called "The D-List" which replays the moment and stops to ask trivia questions about allusions to other Disney classics. If you get the answer right, it takes you off into a featurette about the classic Disney feature that ENCHANTED is being inspired by at that moment.
Best thing about that is that the clips from the Disney classics are all in high definition, and I thought my eyes would pop out looking at SNOW WHITE and CINDERELLA in high def. Wow!
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There was a very illuminating story on NPR this morning about
Scrutiny of Bank Transactions (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88132229)
Interesting. I couldn't help but laugh at the stupidity of the governor, unless he wanted to get caught.
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I watched all but one of the other bonus features (I'll get to it when I go back down.) There are bloopers and deleted scenes. There are also three featurettes detailing how the three big set pices of the film were done: "Happy Working Song," the CEntral Park number (Harvey Evans gets interviewed), and the cimactic ball/dragon sequence.
All of these features on on the sDVD versionas well as the Blu-ray.
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I ended the day with AS THE WORLD TURNS. Yes, today was the wedding day for Imira and Noah. Really gave me the creeps pledging eternal love while placing the rings on each other's finger knowing it's all a sham (at least for now).
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BTW, Luke and Noah were not in the previews for tomorrow.
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Interesting. I couldn't help but laugh at the stupidity of the governor, unless he wanted to get caught.
Yeah, it's almost like he had some kind of death wish, isn't it?
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I can't say that it hurts. But i just thought it would have gone away by now.
I know it's totally superficial. But it is bugging the heck out of me. And i sometimes like to wear bracelets. And it's this big ugly red line right down the front of my right wrist.
I tried some cream this morning. and it felt sort of soothing.
I was just wondering if there was something i could put on it that might make it heal faster.
There are any number of treatments that folks say work for reduction/healing of scars. You've had some good recommendations here, but there are others you should check out.
My first inclination is that you go to a large pharmacy and speak with the pharmacist about various over-the-counter items they may carry and ask him to recommend something.
There are ointments, and there are small applications you put over the scar (some folks believe that putting a medicated sheet on top of a scar not only heals it but reduces the size of anything that remains).
Follow this link (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=scars,+pharmaceutical+treatments+for&spell=1) to a Google search I did. Check out some of links therein to see what options are out there. There are products made specifically for this purpose, including Mederma and Avocet.
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It sure is. Maybe in some corner of his sub-conscious he wanted to stop what he was doing and this was the only way. ???
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BTW, Luke and Noah were not in the previews for tomorrow.
Of course not! Noah will be on his honeymoon.
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From the notes:
if the idiot drivers can keep from smacking into each other like a bunch of brain-dead twits....
Many a freeway smash up is NOT the fault the drivers with the dented fenders. Blow outs, line changes forced by overly agressive mergers, swerving/sudden braking do to debris on the highway - all often lead to accidents involving innocent parties.
Note - if a driver followed the safe-driving recommendations of leaving a minimum of six car lengths (some say 10) to the car ahead, that driver would be in constant braking mode as other cars filled up the gap!)
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Thank you Singdaw. I’m going to try and reach my friend now. I haven’t actually spoken to her.
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It sure is. Maybe in some corner of his sub-conscious he wanted to stop what he was doing and this was the only way. ???
This has been much discueed on the cable news shows
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LOL-I'm not surprised.
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Der Brucer, I do agree with you. When I worked in retail I never called customers by their first name. When I hear clerks do that I just cringe. It seems like too much familiarity. Even the customers I would see on a regular basis I would still call Mr. _____ or Ms. ___, unless they instruced otherwise.
On the other hand, I don't really care too much how a clerk refers to me.
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Of course not! Noah will be on his honeymoon.
In Luke's bedroom?
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Haven't you always wanted to vote for next year's
World Book Spinescape (http://vote.worldbook.com)?
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I'm going to do some writing now and then go back down and finish the one remaining bonus feature on the ENCHANTED disc.
Since I won't be joining network TV broadcasting until 10 p.m., I should have time for EASTERN PROMISES unless it's very long. I'll check when I go back down.
WBBL.
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My workday is almost over and on my way home, I'm going to Books & Co. to hear Jacqueline Winspear (http://www.jacquelinewinspear.com), author of the Maisie Dobbs mystery series.
Bye for now!
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Haven't you always wanted to vote for next year's
World Book Spinescape (http://vote.worldbook.com)?
Will you let us know the winner?
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My workday is almost over and on my way home, I'm going to Books & Co. to hear Jacqueline Winspear (http://www.jacquelinewinspear.com), author of the Maisie Dobbs mystery series.
Bye for now!
I want to read about it! I wish I could go with you.
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Yesterday, Matthew asked about recordings of "Carmina Burana" and Jose posted pictures of his recommended recordings. When I was going to Western Washington University, we performed this in 1988 with all of the choirs of the college, the Whatcom (county) Choral Society and the Whatcom Orchestra. The soprano for our performance was Heidi Lynn Grant...after she got married, she became Heidi Grant Murphy!! She graduated from Western the year before when I transfered in as a junior and she and I actually had a couple of classes together! Anyway, I listened to the several recordings that the music library had and my favorite was this one:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NPN9D22GL._SS500_.jpg)
It's conducted by James Levine and June Anderson is the soprano. My sister bought me the CD for my birthday that year and it was the very first CD that I ever owned (and I still have it). I started buying CDs very slowly and didn't actually get my own CD player until 1990!
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Top Chef is not on Food Network, it is on BRAVO
der Brucer
In canada it is on the Food Network (canadian food network).
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TCB, I turned off the computer last night before commenting....
I’m very pleased you are going to live, this would be a sadder world without you.
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Cilla, have a great vacation!
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Thanks to those who gave tips re: healing.
I don't know if i'd really call it a scar. I mean It was just a big scratch (the cause of which i have no idea). But it seemed to make a big scab. And for some reason that scab fell off and is very red (i,e., it did not heal and go away).
I put some cream on it today and it felt a bit better.
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From the notes:Many a freeway smash up is NOT the fault the drivers with the dented fenders. Blow outs, line changes forced by overly agressive mergers, swerving/sudden braking do to debris on the highway - all often lead to accidents involving innocent parties.
Note - if a driver followed the safe-driving recommendations of leaving a minimum of six car lengths (some say 10) to the car ahead, that driver would be in constant braking mode as other cars filled up the gap!)
der Brucer
My dear der Brucer, apparently you have been out of LA too long: BRAIN DEAD TWITS - that's what the drivers are, period, end of story. I have seen some of the stupidest, most ridiculous drivers ever on these little jaunts to Anaheim.
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Everything has been recorded and I just have to send about fourteen more mp3s to the transcriber.
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Welcome seventeen GUESTS. I had a Subway Club for lunch - I knew you'd all be interested.
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Next, I began watching a feature unique to the Blu-ray release It's called "The D-List" which replays the moment and stops to ask trivia questions about allusions to other Disney classics. If you get the answer right, it takes you off into a featurette about the classic Disney feature that ENCHANTED is being inspired by at that moment.
Thanks for the description, DR Matt H.! For me, this kind of thing is the most compelling argument for upgrading equipment, besides the picture clarity, of course.
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Thanks to those who gave tips re: healing.
I don't know if i'd really call it a scar. I mean It was just a big scratch (the cause of which i have no idea). But it seemed to make a big scab. And for some reason that scab fell off and is very red (i,e., it did not heal and go away).
I put some cream on it today and it felt a bit better.
This actually sounds pretty normal to me.
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Dubbing, dubbing, dubbing...
:)
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Laundry, laundry, laundry...
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Isn't it great that those two activities aren't mutually exclusive?
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DR Jennifer, I tried the pillow you recommended last night for the first time, and it worked great for me! :)
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I had a turkey, swiss and bacon sub with mayo from Subway the other day. It was quite excellent, but the cookies from Subway were the real highlight of the take-out meal.
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DR Kerry and I had tuna sandwiches at the Mary Coyle Ice Cream Parlor.
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I think they get the dough for the cookies from Subway's central location, but they bake them fresh on the premises.
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Jarod gets his dough from Subway's central location, too!
(http://adweek.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/jared_2.jpg)
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DR Kerry and I had tuna sandwiches at the Mary Coyle Ice Cream Parlor.
I'll bet "tuna sandwich" flavored ice cream is an idea that has not yet been tried.
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I'll bet you are right.
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I'm curious if any DR has any experience making and/or using yogurt cheese [or Yochee, as they say...]?
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Or Polysporin.
Jean will likely suggest something natural & soothing.
I use Neosporin
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I'm still waiting for DR Cilla to comment. I believe my question of female attire, specifically the height of heels on shoes, was missed. ;D
Yes, I missed the comment, but I went back and found it. I'm trying to remember if I've ever seen anyone wear heels in trial. Pumps yes, and maybe there is someone who would, but as many times as you have to stand sit, go to the bench and move around the courtroom, I would think you would risk falling down in front of the jury.
I see more flats than anything
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In the "reading-posts-and-responses-to-other-posts-but-not-paying-attention-to-the-thread" department, this is what I read:
I'm curious if any DR has any experience making and/or using yogurt cheese [or Yochee, as they say...]?
I use Neosporin
:o
;)
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Interesting. I couldn't help but laugh at the stupidity of the governor, unless he wanted to get caught.
I think what's the most amazing is he was responsible for the increased reporting requirements for Wall Street firms
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No news is good news. I had some news, basically saying I'd have more news in the next day or two. Keeping digits crossed for a happy ending.
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Cilla, have a great vacation!
Thanks! It will be fun. I still have a lot to do before I go, such as pack, buy tuna, clean up the kitchen.....
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I gotta tell you.
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Thanks! The cats are involved in a major chase each other and attack session right now. Not sure who's winning. It isn't always easy to tell
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DR Kerry and I had tuna sandwiches at the Mary Coyle Ice Cream Parlor.
Wow! Callie and Boo had tuna too!
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I'll bet "tuna sandwich" flavored ice cream is an idea that has not yet been tried.
Maybe on Iron Chef
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Cillaliz, it is a good wildflower year here.
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My parents said it isn't as good as they had hoped near Green Valley. They were there a few years ago when it was fabulous. They said they have a quail near their deck. I'm going to try to get a photo of it.
I'm flying from Sioux City to Denver to Tucson, so I won't be in the Phx area.
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I was going to take my "road computer" but I'm not sure. I don't think the modem works in it and Dad has dialup at the place they are renting. So I may just take my Dell with the new motherboard.
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I need to get going. Sheesh! I haven't even thought about dinner. I'm really hungry so I think I'll go out.
Laters gaters
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Is this a slow news day here at haineshisway.com?
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Welcome thirteen GUESTS.
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I'm bored of page six.
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Getting ready to go to work at Hollywood Heritage tonight - There is going to be a slideshow and presentation of Hidden Hollywood spots from 1900-1960. Sounds fun :)
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Will we never get to page seven?
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What am I, doing a monologue?
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I thought that DR DearReaderLaura stated that this was a good season for WALLflowers.
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I'm off to rehearsal...our first with a real audience (if not a paying audience ;))
Until later!
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I need to get going. Sheesh! I haven't even thought about dinner. I'm really hungry so I think I'll go out.
Laters gaters
DR Cillaliz, safe travel vibes!
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Looks like things are getting calm at the tax office regarding the March 15th corporate deadline, actually March 17th this year since the 15th is a Saturday. Just about all the corporations whose returns aren't prepared yet are going on extension. So we'll probably have two relatively calm-ish weeks, then things will get REALLY crazy for the April 15th rush.
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Ummmm.....today's "Birthday Boy" is the, shall we say, previously alive Dennis Clancy, my friend from Portland who posted on the old board as "I_Luv_NY." Dennis shuffled off this mortal coil several years ago. I'm sure he still appreciates your wishes, however. :)
I think that birthday wishes are still appropriate. After all, I still wish Chita Rivera, Happy Birthday every January 23rd.
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Thanks for asking--I'm definitely on the mend, but the laryngitis still is coming and going. I've had to cancel several gigs over the past couple of weeks where I was slated to sing. I'm hoping things clear out because I have a lot of stuff to sing for Palm Sunday this week (soooo early this year).
I have, also, cancelled several engagements where I was supposed to sing; but mine was because I didn't have laryngitis!
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DR Jennifer, I tried the pillow you recommended last night for the first time, and it worked great for me! :)
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I use Neosporin
I alternate between Neosporin & Polysporin. I have had multiple doctors tell me Neosporin can be irritating to some people. Fortunately I have yet to experience that problem.
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I have, also, cancelled several engagements
Were the gals heartbroken? Did they return the rings?
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but as many times as you have to stand sit, go to the bench and move around the courtroom, I would think you would risk falling down in front of the jury.
;D I have to admit I was impressed with her posture.
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Well, no one can say we didn't get to page seven.
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And while reading this morning's "Dining & Wine" section of the New York Times, I believe I finally came across a food item, I don't have any real desire to try at my earliest convenience:
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/03/11/dining/12pick190.1.jpg)
Is that anything like this item?
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u271/actr2000/pickletickle2.jpg)
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Bruce-CONTINUED GOOD NEWS VIBES!
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To keep his fever down Keith has been using ice packs, on and off, since last night.
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I can't say that it hurts. But i just thought it would have gone away by now.
I know it's totally superficial. But it is bugging the heck out of me. And i sometimes like to wear bracelets. And it's this big ugly red line right down the front of my right wrist.
I tried some cream this morning. and it felt sort of soothing.
I was just wondering if there was something i could put on it that might make it heal faster.
Aloe
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I ended the day with AS THE WORLD TURNS. Yes, today was the wedding day for Imira and Noah. Really gave me the creeps pledging eternal love while placing the rings on each other's finger knowing it's all a sham (at least for now).
Good grief! Sometimes it takes six weeks to get thru a dinner party on a soap opera; and Noah has already gotten married to Imira?? that is so weird.
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TCB, I turned off the computer last night before commenting....
I’m very pleased you are going to live, this would be a sadder world without you.
Thank you, Jane, what a lovely thing to say.
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DR Kerry and I had tuna sandwiches at the Mary Coyle Ice Cream Parlor.
Oh, you two! I hope Mr. Laura doesn't find out. Not to mention any of Kerry's beaus.
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On my way home from work, I stopped by Rite Aid to pick up a few prescriptions. I walked out $340.00 poorer. Thank God I have medical insurance. The doctor has put my Protonix for acid reflux, and when they gave me that prescription, I complained because the doctor had told me that there was now a generic form of the drug, and this prescription was $130.00. I said, "Wait a minute. I wanted the generic version of Protonix."
And at exactly the same moment, the entire pharmacy staff replied, "That is the generic!"
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Hmmm...
I just got an e-mail from a friend of mine. It turns out he got married last week here in New York City at City Hall! It was one of those "last minute" deals - which he freely admitted to. As much as that was a surprise to me, I was also surprised to find out that one of my brothers had come up for the ceremony.
However, what really surprised me was that they held the wedding dinner at Per Se (http://perseny.com)! Per Se!?!?!?!?!?!? And from what I can from the pictures, it looks like they partook of the Chef's Tasting Menu. KA-CHING$$$$$[/b] I want my seventeen courses! ;)
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I think I'm through with work for the day.
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Ouch TCB!
My generic Protonix at Rite Aid was $151.35. I wish I could take Prilosec. Do you get a better deal once you reach a deductible?
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Thank you, Jane, what a lovely thing to say.
I meant it. :)
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Thank you Singdaw. I couldn't sleep last night worrying about his rising temperature. Once I was sure it was going beyond 103 I fell asleep. That was a little after 3:00 AM. I think tonight I'm taking a whole Benadryl, which I truly need, and sleeping.
'night
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Hmmm...
I just got an e-mail from a friend of mine. It turns out he got married last week here in New York City at City Hall! It was one of those "last minute" deals - which he freely admitted to. As much as that was a surprise to me, I was also surprised to find out that one of my brothers had come up for the ceremony.
However, what really surprised me was that they held the wedding dinner at Per Se (http://perseny.com)! Per Se!?!?!?!?!?!? And from what I can from the pictures, it looks like they partook of the Chef's Tasting Menu. KA-CHING$$$$$[/b] I want my seventeen courses! ;)
Hmmm, I think I would be happier at Old Country Buffet.
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Ouch TCB!
My generic Protonix at Rite Aid was $151.35. I wish I could take Prilosec. Do you get a better deal once you reach a deductible?
Nope. However, to be fair, almost all of my other prescriptions range in price from $10 to $40.00. I have never had a generic drug at this price, but then, I have never had anything work as well as Protonix.
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Puget Sound looks like a sheet of glass tonight. Very lovely.
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Thanks DR Elmore! Weather looks good for tomorrow.
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DR td, do you subscribe to Cabaret Scenes? I can send you a copy of the latest issue's brief interview with Jason Graae, if you don't. :)
I would love to read it if you still have it, my pet.
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Thanks
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Glad I didn't plan to fly Southwest! I'm flying Frontier tomorrow. I'm hoping that we have DirectTV on the flight from Denver to Tucson. It's great to watch HGTV or FoodTV while in the air.
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I have a sort of medical question that i'm sure somebody here will have the brilliant answer to.
I had this 1 inch scratch on the front of my wrist (i have no idea how i got it). And it left this red mark. I'm imagining it will eventually go away by itself. But it is really bugging me (especially since i don't know how i got it).
The scab part came off and now it's all red.
I was just wondering if there is something i can put on it to speed it along.
Thanks.
This sounds like a normal day for me.
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DR Kerry - :) Please PM me your mailing address! Thanks-
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Oh, you two! I hope Mr. Laura doesn't find out. Not to mention any of Kerry's beaus.
People can't figure out my relationship with Kerry. They ask me if my husband gets jealous. I tell them he's not the jealous type.
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Vacation vibes to Cillaliz!
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Thanks TCB! I need a vacation and I'm glad I will have some time to be with my parents seeing a new place (for me) and just relaxing. No chores to do for them, things to repair etc, like there would be at their house. Plus, I didn't realize how many of their fellow snowbirds have kids who visit while they are there. None of us ever have and I get the impression mom's having fun telling their friends that one of her kids is coming to visit, lol.
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The Goldstein girls came over this evening. We filled the bird feeder and watched the hummingbirds at the penstemon plants.
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Have a great time in sunny Arizona, Cillaliz.
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Have a great time in sunny Arizona, Cillaliz.
Thanks, DR Laura...I'll be thinking of you up in Phx
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Quote from: Jennifer on Today at 10:25:55am
Oh wow i had no idea TOP CHEF started tonight.
I love love love that show.
But of course Food Network Canada is delayed usually by 6 weeks. But i am very excited by the prospect!
Top Chef is not on Food Network, it is on BRAVO
der Brucer
Ah, but Food Network Canada has the rights to broadcast Top Chef. Bravo Canada, while licensed to use the name Bravo!, split from the USA version of Bravo when the latter shifted from performing arts programming to a more general programming agenda. Thus, the "American" Bravo programming appears in Canada on other networks.
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People can't figure out my relationship with Kerry. They ask me if my husband gets jealous. I tell them he's not the jealous type.
What they don't know he is that i am no threat to DH. It's fun watching people trying to figure it all out, though!!!! I love DRLaura's family-- I get along with each one of them on their own level.
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Did I ever tell you about the gay hotel clerk and my father-in-law?
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Good night all. Vibes to all who need them.
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I next watched ENCHANTED on Blu-ray...Funny that Idina Menzel is in the film and doesn't sing a note. Amy Adams, of course, sings liltingly and embodies the innocence and chipper qualities of the big three Disney princesses (Snow White, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty.)
Yes, that Menzel didn't sing bothered me, as well. Would it have hurt the story that much to include a scene where Adams "teaches" Menzel how to sing? It would have been fantastic.
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I gotta tell you.
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My dear der Brucer, apparently you have been out of LA too long: BRAIN DEAD TWITS - that's what the drivers are, period, end of story. I have seen some of the stupidest, most ridiculous drivers ever on these little jaunts to Anaheim.
Or, perhaps, it is you, esteemed BK, who has been driving farther afield than you used to, and are now witnessing the BDTs in greater numbers. In all the years you have been reporting in your notes and posts here at HHW, I don't recall you ever travelling as much and as far as you have recently.
The only thing that could have changed in the four years since der B and I left the Cal of So is the density of population, ever spiraling upwards. The insanity of traffic in the County of Orange is much the same as I remember back in the days that der B and I were commuting from the Beach of Long to the Urton of Full, but with more people making said commute.
I'd suggest using public transportation, but that is a total joke in the C of O. (Trust me, I used to use it back in the day.)
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I'll bet "tuna sandwich" flavored ice cream is an idea that has not yet been tried.
You haven't been watching Iron Chef America.
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As for Ask BK (DR) Day...
I just posted this on the Sondheim listserv, and it seems to have sort of stumped the denizens over there, so...
In the original production of Sunday in the Park with George, Celeste #1 (or is #2) ends the first act standing stage right with the fishing pole. However, at the top of the second act, she is sitting center stage with the other Celeste. Does anybody know why? I will say, that her re-placement goes along with the "wave" of solo lines in "It's Hot Up Here", so I've always thought it was more a practical matter than something "artistic". Any thoughts? guesses? proof otherwise?
I am going to guess that like Dot he placed Celeste (1 or 2) in more than one place. So instead of the cutout she was live.
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I'm curious if any DR has any experience making and/or using yogurt cheese [or Yochee, as they say...]?
Yes, I have. It's simply a case of taking a good quality yogurt, splopping it into a seive lined with cheesecloth, and letting the excess liquid drain out. Add finely chopped cucumber (which should also be drained) and garlic, and you've got a classic Greek spread (the name of which I forget right now). To quote, "Yummers."
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While I cooked and ate lunch, I continued watching SHOW BOAT (1951). This has to be one of the most intensely saturated Technicolor films currently on DVD. Needs a big clean-up and a general overhauling, but those colors certainly are lush. More so than for any other MGM musical currently on DVD.
Isn't it being done in a superset with all three versions of the film. It would be great if they could include the PBS version from a decade or so ago.
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I continued watching the D-Files section of ENCHANTED. Once you finish all of the questions, it gives you your score and depending on how how you score, you get to see one, two, or three behind the scenes featurettes on the writing and performance of three songs in the movie.
It also allows you to go back and watch featurettes you might not have seen if you got questions wrong so you don't miss any high def clips from the classics.
I'll tell you: the two Disney films that looked to me the most stunning in high def through these clips were CINDERELLA and ALADDIN. My gosh they were eye-popping! BEAUTY AND THE BEAST looked very good too. SNOW WHITE was good and average. PETER PAN looked nice. SLEEPING BEAUTY (which is coming out this fall on Blu-ray, the first Disney classic to do so) looks quite beautiful, but the colors don't quite pop the way CINDERELLA and ALADDIN did.
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Yes, that Menzel didn't sing bothered me, as well. Would it have hurt the story that much to include a scene where Adams "teaches" Menzel how to sing? It would have been fantastic.
Or maybe she and James Marsden could have sung a chorus of either "So Close" or "Ever, Ever After."
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Tsatsiki
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Isn't it being done in a superset with all three versions of the film. It would be great if they could include the PBS version from a decade or so ago.
Yes, they are going to do that as they did with laserdiscs, but from what I remember at the Warner chat, they're using Ultra-Resolution on SHOW BOAT which takes a lot of time. They're also looking for better elements for the part talkie SHOW BOAT. The Universal 1936 version certainly needed some attention, too.
So, who knows if we'll get it this year or next year?
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You can also mix the herbs and spices of your choice into yogurt-cheese, and use it as a spread on crackers, or a dip for crudites.
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Or "Tzatziki" if you prefer.
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I'm feeling pretty beat right now. I had my alarm set for eight AM, but the phone rang at six-thirty, asking me to come in early and put in extra hours (one of my co-workers had called out, apparently really feeling punk).
And I've got a five AM alarm for tomorrow, so I'd better sign off.
BUT NOT BEFORE....
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I finished up the bonus features on ENCHANTED watching "Pip's Predicament" which was a giant waste of time, a pop up adventure story animated like a pop up book. Thankfully it was only 5 1/2 minutes.
I'm sad this section was so poor because Pip in ENCHANTED steals every scene he's in.
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Tsatsiki
Bless You!
And cover your mouth next time!!!
;D
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Next I watched David Cronenberg's EASTERN PROMISES. Violent (naturally) but an interesting story and some good surprises. I enjoyed it very much.
The HD-DVD was a very fine high def encoding, and I listened to the Dolby True HD track which was very nice.
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Oh, and for Arnold M. Brockman - I did finish watching It's All True. It's very interesting, and the Welles footage is great to see, but the whole thing lacks a point of view and therefore is dramatically inert, even the long edited version of one portion of the Welles film - Welles would never have cut it the way it's cut on this DVD - there's no energy or rhythm to it.
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I scanned through IDOL results to see who got eliminated. Wasn't the least bit surprised at the bottom three. But there were easily three others would could have replaced the three that were there.
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LAW & ORDER had a good episode with Lara Flynn Boyle (what has she done to her lips?) as a scheming reporter playing every man in sight to get what she wanted. Good performance, particularly with the grand jury.
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I have cued up THE SMILING LIEUTENANT to watch tomorrow afternoon after I get in from lunch. (That is, if no review discs come in the mail tomorrow).
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As for "Idol"... Well.... They have to go sometime. However, one of the girls who was up for elimination actually sang her song better tonight. Last night, I thought she was off a half-beat the whole time. It was really strange-sounding to my ears.
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Now, where was I?
Oh, yes. During my lunch break, one of the gals from the bakery came up and handed me a phone number.
Not her own.
It was from one of the women who works with the cat rescue group that der B and I let take J.J.
Word is, J.J. has probably found a good home. At least there has been no negative feedback.
But der B and I had indicated that we would be interested in fostering other dogs, if needed. And we're needed!
Nothing is definate yet, so I'll leave it at that. But der B will be meeting the dogs (yes, two!) tomorrow, and there's a chance that I'll come home from work tomorrow afternoon and meet two more noses!
And with that, I'm signing off.
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And due to the "large number of e-mails and phone calls"*, "American Idol" will be featuring the songs of Lennon & McCartney again next week. WOO-HOO!
*Yeah, right. I'm guessing they just want to get their money's worth from the usage/royalty fees.
**And group medley tonight was a TOTAL joke. Bad arrangements, bad singing, bad choreography - and some contestants who were obviously not comfortable moving their feet and singing at the same time.
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As for tonight's premiere of "Top Chef: Chicago"...
Looks like it will be a pretty good season. It looks like the producers have upped the "ringers" for this season of competition. -I'm actually familiar with the cooking of at least three of the competitors. However, the producers have also seemed to let in a wild card or two who lack some serious culinary skills and credentials.
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I listened to about 10 seconds of the "group sing" tonight and then skipped the rest of it. What a horror!
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Now I'm going to write a little bit and then head down to bed.
Good night!
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And since I've actually been up since 7:30 this morning... And since I'll be playing for the head of Disney Theatrical tomorrow...
Goodnight.
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Word is, J.J. has probably found a good home. At least there has been no negative feedback.
I knew it wouldn't take long!
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I'm quite exhausted.
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Exhausted I'm quite.
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I am probably the only still watching BIG BROTHER 9, but I must say that it is getting fun, now that I have gotten to know the contestants a bit better.
I just adore Natalie! And when she returns to Salem I hope I someday run into her. She's not too bright, but she just cracks me up.
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Did I ever tell you about the gay hotel clerk and my father-in-law?
Oh, gosh. Is it anything like the story of The Randy Vicar and the Drain Pipe? I sure hope not!
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I'm feeling pretty beat right now. I had my alarm set for eight AM, but the phone rang at six-thirty, asking me to come in early and put in extra hours (one of my co-workers had called out, apparently really feeling punk).
And I've got a five AM alarm for tomorrow, so I'd better sign off.
BUT NOT BEFORE....
I've got a 5 AM alarm tomorrow too! Finally packed, dishes washed, food and meds for cats on the counter, note regarding how to feed and medicate cats on the counter....e-ticket is printed - (I like to check in at the airport). So I think I'll go to bed so I can get some sleep before getting up and running out in the morning.
Night!
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Great News Woody. I'm sure JJ will lead a life filled with love and your rescue helped make that possible.
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Forget the Attack Of The Puppet People, it's the Attack Of The Wussburgers.
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Done with my viewing for the evening.
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I am probably the only still watching BIG BROTHER 9, but I must say that it is getting fun, now that I have gotten to know the contestants a bit better.
I just adore Natalie! And when she returns to Salem I hope I someday run into her. She's not too bright, but she just cracks me up.
Natalie is Cheri Oteri incognito!
Natalie is also a sneaking conniving bee-atch. That's something she's fond of accusing others of being, and she's equally guilty of it.
Sheila is THE player right now. The l-i-e-s she has told.....my conscience! She'd better hope that game play doesn't get written down in you-know-WHO's little book and come back to haunt her on doomsday!
:D
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Or "Tzatziki" if you prefer.
I prefer "souvlaki"!
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It's about a quarter to eleven p.m., pdt, and I'm the only joe in the jernt.
Howse come?
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You made the coat and vest fit the best!
You made the lining nice and strong!
But Sam, you made the pants too long!
You made the peak lapel look so swell!
So who am I to say you're wrong?
But Sam, you made the pants too long!
They got a belt and they got suspenders,
So what can they lose?
But what good are belts and suspenders
When the pants are hanging over the shoes?
You feel a winter breeze up and down the knees,
The belt is where the tie belongs!
'Cause Sam! Sam! Sam! You made the pants too long!
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Side step, hop, hop, shuffle.
Side step, hop, hop, shuffle.
Tappy toe. Tappy toe.
Slide.
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Okay! I've sung a little song, and I've danced a little dance.
And with that, I bid you all a good night!
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Welcome nine GUESTS.
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Will we never get to page ten?
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I will single-handedly take us to page ten.
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Of course, I must start writing Ye Olde Notes at some point soone.
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I really needed something sweet to eat and yet there was not one sweet thing in the whole home environment.
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So it is written, so it shall be done - page ten.
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***RUN-THROUGH VIBES***[/size][/color]
for our very own DOLLY DIMPLES!!! :) [/size][/color]
Thanks! Our run-through tonight went quite well...except for one brain fart that I had at the end of the first act, but it was just at the very end when everyone comes out, sings one line and then blackout. I just went to the wrong place and was too obvious about it. ::) So, that won't happen again.
All my costume changes went well. I got a new act two New Year's Eve party costume..it's basically a pull-over dress, so that's very easy to do. ;) However, when I first got there, I couldn't find my black shoes for the act one opening/end of both acts costume, and I thought I looked everywhere but it was after almost a half hour of quasi-frantic searching that I realized that they had been placed next to several other pairs of black shoes. I just couldn't recognize them, but I did and all is well. :) Tomorrow night will be the first paying audience. And my parents will be there also! :D
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Glad I didn't plan to fly Southwest! I'm flying Frontier tomorrow. I'm hoping that we have DirectTV on the flight from Denver to Tucson. It's great to watch HGTV or FoodTV while in the air.
~~~TRAVEL VIBES FOR CILLALIZ!!~~~
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I am now watching last Sunday's episode of "Dirt." I love this show!
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Now, where was I?
Oh, yes. During my lunch break, one of the gals from the bakery came up and handed me a phone number.
Not her own.
It was from one of the women who works with the cat rescue group that der B and I let take J.J.
Word is, J.J. has probably found a good home. At least there has been no negative feedback.
But der B and I had indicated that we would be interested in fostering other dogs, if needed. And we're needed!
Nothing is definate yet, so I'll leave it at that. But der B will be meeting the dogs (yes, two!) tomorrow, and there's a chance that I'll come home from work tomorrow afternoon and meet two more noses!
And with that, I'm signing off.
Great news about JJ! And:
~~~Vibes for Continued Successful Dog Fostering!!~~~
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And my parents will be there also! :D
"Look, Dear, our little girl is all grown up"!
der Brucer