Topic: TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT (Read 33745 times)

Sandra · « **Reply #240 on:** June 07, 2006, 06:56:49 PM »

My mom was watching the weather on T.V. again. I must have heard the word "haboob" fifty times today.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #241 on:** June 07, 2006, 06:58:37 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on June 07, 2006, 06:52:48 PM

Jose, if you can find a deal, you'll have the tux for all the future Tony Award shows and other galas I'm sure you'll be going to in the future

-I'm going to look into buying a rental/"used" tux. If I could splurge on a $800-1000 tux, I would. But since I can't, and since I don't have to...

If I could use my old one, I would - but I would need to have it taken in quite a bit... Which is a good thing.

Jane · « **Reply #242 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:00:14 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on June 07, 2006, 01:12:32 PM

I thought it was DR Jane who sang the praises of THE CLOSER. Maybe it was both of you!

You are correct. I'm very excited the show is returning. It is nice to look forward to a favortite show now the others are taking their summer breaks.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #243 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:00:46 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 07, 2006, 06:58:37 PM

-I'm going to look into buying a rental/"used" tux. If I could splurge on a $800-1000 tux, I would. But since I can't, and since I don't have to...

If I could use my old one, I would - but I would need to have it taken in quite a bit... Which is a good thing.

Check out Macy's!

Michael · « **Reply #244 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:02:50 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 07, 2006, 07:00:46 PM

Check out Macy's!

And talking about Macy's

Macy's removes gay pride display

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060607/ap_on_re_us/macy_s_gay_display

elmore3003 · « **Reply #245 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:05:42 PM »

DR Jose, check your email.

Jane · « **Reply #246 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:06:55 PM »

Sandra have you stopped fencing? Cute kitty.

Ginny-enjoy the clam dip.

Ginny · « **Reply #247 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:09:41 PM »

My DH just recommended this segment about Broadway from today's "All Things Considered." It made quite a nice break from the packing I've been doing for my 4-night trip to Illinois.

Ginny · « **Reply #248 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:11:30 PM »

Quote from: Jane on June 07, 2006, 07:06:55 PM

Ginny-enjoy the clam dip.

Thanks, Jane! It's our traditional girls' night treat - Mom always made it on Miss America night for my sister and me (and herself, too).

Sandra · « **Reply #249 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:18:59 PM »

I didn't sign up for fencing last semester. Long story.

The cat is my Sasha. Joshie thinks she's his mother.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #250 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:20:39 PM »

Do you think a haboob is the same as a hubbub?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #251 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:21:06 PM »

Very excited and congratulations to MR BK on the news about THE BRAIN FROM PLANET X.......

Cillaliz · « **Reply #252 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:24:33 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on June 07, 2006, 07:20:39 PM

Do you think a haboob is the same as a hubbub?

Haboob has an arabic origin [Arabic habb, strong wind, from habba, to rush, blow. See hbb in Semitic Roots.]

and Hubbub has an Irish Gaelic origin

[Probably of Irish Gaelic origin; akin to Scottish Gaelic ubub, an interjection of aversion or contempt.]
Word History: It has often been remarked that the early Celtic inhabitants of Britain contributed very little to the stock of English words. Perhaps this should not surprise us, given the difficult relations over the centuries between the people of Germanic stock and the people of Celtic stock in England and Ireland. It seems likely that a certain English contempt resides in the adoption of the word hubbub from a Celtic source, which is probably related to ub ub ubub, a Scots Gaelic interjection expressing contempt, or to abu, an ancient Irish war cry. In any case, hubbub was first recorded (1555) in the phrase Irish hubbub and meant “the confused shouting of a crowd.” In addition to the senses it has developed, hubbub was again used, possibly in an unflattering way, by the New England colonists as a term for a rambunctious game played by Native Americans.

Thanks to dictionary.com

Don't think there are any alternate pronunciations

Jrand73 · « **Reply #253 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:28:12 PM »

DR VIXMOM I second DR MBARNUM's recommendation of KOI...MIL GAYA.

"Rakesh Roshan's Kol Mil Gaya is the story of Rohil Mehra who shows the world tht friendship is truly universal. Sanjay is a scientist obsessed with establishing contact with extraterrestrial life. He invents many innovative gadgets till finally he succeeds in creating a coputer that can transmit messages to space.

"His foresight becomes reality when as a response to his signals, a spaceship is sighted in the sky. But before Sanjay can enjoy his success, his wfie Sonia and he meet with an accident which Sonia survives.

"Sanjay's son Rohit is born, a mentally challenged child who faces ridicule in every phase of his life. His companion is Nisha whose compassion draws her towards Rohit......"

Of course he finds his late father's computer and brings an extraterrestrial down to earth....all with BOLLYWOOD songs and dances....

Think The Absent Minded Professor mixed with ET and Grease....nearly 3 hours long....it is AN evening of entertainment.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #254 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:28:34 PM »

Can you use it in a sentence?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #255 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:29:06 PM »

My computer seems to be working after a LONG conversation with the technician at COMCAST. I am holding my breath till morning.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #256 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:35:37 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on June 07, 2006, 07:28:34 PM

Can you use it in a sentence?

I'll leave that challenge to our wittiest denizens. Can you use Hubbub and haboob in a sentence? or two sentences?

TPunk · « **Reply #257 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:49:38 PM »

Quote from: Michael S on June 07, 2006, 07:02:50 PM

And talking about Macy's

Macy's removes gay pride display

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060607/ap_on_re_us/macy_s_gay_display

I know! I emailed them today to express my disapointment and that I would no longer be shopping there.

Ginny · « **Reply #258 on:** June 07, 2006, 07:56:43 PM »

My packing is as complete as it can be until tomorrow morning. I'll check in here while finalizing my IL preparations, and, after that, don't know how much computer access I'll have. I think my hotel in Naperville/Lisle has a business center, but we'll see.

'night!

Matt H. · « **Reply #259 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:22:01 PM »

I thought there was some arcane law about certain theaters having a set number of musicians having to be paid whether those musicians actually played in the pit or not. (Isn't that in William Goldman's THE SEASON?)

Matt H. · « **Reply #260 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:25:30 PM »

I watched another MURDER SHE WROTE from the first season with a great array of guest stars: Virginia Mayo, John Saxon, Samantha Eggar, James MacArthur, John Astin, Lyle Waggoner. What a line-up!

Matt H. · « **Reply #261 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:26:29 PM »

Then I watched David Fincher's PANIC ROOM. It's a wonderfully tense thriller (even if there are some plot holes).

Matt H. · « **Reply #262 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:27:55 PM »

I guess tomorrow I will watch OLD ACQUAINTANCE. Then possibly HUD.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #263 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:32:21 PM »

Safe Travel Vibes to DR Ginny~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #264 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:38:33 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on June 07, 2006, 08:22:01 PM

I thought there was some arcane law about certain theaters having a set number of musicians having to be paid whether those musicians actually played in the pit or not. (Isn't that in William Goldman's THE SEASON?)

Well... It's probably related to the same "arcane law" that does not allow me to move my own equipment once it is inside the theatre. Instead, I have to ask the head electrician to have him send someone to the pit to check out the problem... Then most likely wait for someone else to take care of it. -However, depending on where the equipment has to be moved, then I may have to ask the Props department to do it.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #265 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:41:36 PM »

Sorry for that quasi-semi-rant...

There are arcane laws in all fields, all professions... Heck, there are even some in our own local, state and federal bylaws and regulations.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #266 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:43:35 PM »

...And I have always wondered how IATSE manages to keep a "low profile" whenever their contracts and CBAs come up for renewal.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #267 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:48:53 PM »

Alas, there have been some interesting turn-of-events and possible misconduct in the head office of Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians here in New York City. We're all hoping that the controversy and resulting scrutiny will result in good for all union members.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #268 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:50:45 PM »

OH!

Well... If DR MBarnum was looking for a reason to get back to NYC sooner rather than later...

Shill-O-Mania! Carradine, d'Arcy James and Kind Are Next Scoundrels on Broadway

-I guess that means Brian will be leaving The Lieutenant of Inishmore...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #269 on:** June 07, 2006, 08:51:49 PM »

I wonder if Brian D'Arcy James will expose his tummy like Norbert Leo Butz does during the show.

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