Topic: KUNG PAO (Read 15202 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #30 on:** October 05, 2004, 08:41:23 AM »

Picked up ALADDIN and FAHRENHEIT 9/11 this morning and will probably watch the latter after I return from rehearsal tonight. As with the previous debate, I'm not really interested in seeing the vice presidential candidates banter back-and-forth.

Emily · « **Reply #31 on:** October 05, 2004, 08:42:59 AM »

[size=8]Happy Birthday Jenny!

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Today on cbc.ca I read the most important piece of news ever... Really - I'm shocked beyond belief that no one has mentioned this cataclysmic event yet:

"Canadian pumpkin regains world crown from Americans"

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2004/10/04/pumpkinfest041004.html

Who knew that the War of 1812 continues to this day in the form of large-fruit horticulture?

DR Jennifer: I know this is a long shot, but since you live in the West Island I thought I'd give it a go. My friend's dad got into a minor car accident last night near the Guzzo Spheretech in Côte Vertu. Their dog, who was spooked beyond belief, tore out of the vehicle when her father opened his door to check out the damage and couldn't be found afterwards. If you see an Airedale without an owner anywhere in the region... let me know! The family is all very upset... especially because the area has so much car traffic going at high speeds...

Today I have to go to Place des Arts to pick up my dad's birthday tickets to a choral concert. Thank God for the OSM! Every year they save me from having to come up with an original gift for him! Plus... of course, he does enjoy the events!

Emily · « **Reply #32 on:** October 05, 2004, 08:44:44 AM »

Ooh am I the only one here who is going to watch the Vice Presidential debate tonight?

God... I am such a geek

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #33 on:** October 05, 2004, 09:17:03 AM »

Quote from: Emily on October 05, 2004, 08:44:44 AM

Ooh am I the only one here who is going to watch the Vice Presidential debate tonight?

God... I am such a geek

Nope. I'll be watching, too. I've been manically and obsessively following every single step of this presidential campaign.

I think it will be a draw tonight, unless Cheney loses his temper and cheneys up big time.

Donald · « **Reply #34 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:01:26 AM »

Hey All,

The new Broadway Radio Show went up late last night. It's a fun show with Mr Michael Betts -- give it a listen. Sorry about the delay, but I was in beautiful Scottdale, AZ over the weekend and returned home later than expected

Donald

Panni · « **Reply #35 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:09:06 AM »

Quote from: Stuart on October 05, 2004, 06:14:00 AM

This sounds like the Czech version of tchulnt, the shabbos (Sabbath) dish that you put in the oven on Friday night at about 200 degrees, and therefore don't have to "Make fire" on the sabbath, and still be able to eat a warm meal for lunch.

Hungarian, not Czech. (How dare you?!) And it's called "solet" - which looks like it might be related.

Stuart · « **Reply #36 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:18:02 AM »

Quote from: Panni on October 05, 2004, 10:09:06 AM

Hungarian, not Czech. (How dare you?!)

Mea culpa, mea culpa. Mea maxima, maxima culpa. (Ooooh, a SWEENEY TODD reference!)

(My only explanation is that I was typing through antihistamines, and confused my geography, much like Gerald Ford did....)

Jay · « **Reply #37 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:34:48 AM »

The happiest of birthdays to you, Dear Reader Jenny!

Jay · « **Reply #38 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:37:04 AM »

From today's Los Angeles Times:

QUICK TAKES

Kilmer show gets make-over

Oct 5 2004

Tuesday and Wednesday performances of "The Ten Commandments" at the Kodak Theatre have been canceled to give the new musical's creators more rehearsal time in which to make changes in the show, producer Charles Cohen said in a statement.

Cohen declined to release attendance figures for Tuesdays and Wednesdays but said the cancellation "is a creative decision, not a business decision."

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Don Shirley

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #39 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:37:38 AM »

Emily, I will be watching the debate. Like Dan the Man I have become obssessive about this election. I think it will determine whether we maintain our form of constitutional government or descend into thirty years of Far Right Wing, Extremist, Repressive, Totalitarian Rule.

Jay · « **Reply #40 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:40:51 AM »

Quote from: Emily on October 05, 2004, 08:44:44 AM

Ooh am I the only one here who is going to watch the Vice Presidential debate tonight?

God... I am such a geek

I'll be there, too. And by the way (BTW in internet lingo), I am fascinated that the debates are being broadcast in Canada. I can assure you that little news of Canadian politics makes its way into the U.S. media.

I am further fascinated that a Canadian like yourself would take greater interest in the U.S. election than many (most?) citizens of the U. S. of A.

MBarnum · « **Reply #41 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:43:24 AM »

Happy, happy Birthday DR Jenny (I forgot to say that earlier!!)

Jay · « **Reply #42 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:53:48 AM »

As Dear Brother Dear Reader Stuart has reported, we are now into the second decade running during which The Dear Mother has abstained from serving me a hot meal from her own hands. Cold meals she has served me, yes. Hot take-out (that I myself picked up but was eaten in her home) she has served me, yes. Home cooked, no.

So, as I reach back into my distant memory of the home cooked culinary treats she once set before me, I settle on The Dear Mother's veal cutlets. Although she did not pound them thin (making for somewhat chewy dining) and used plain matzo meal (instead of spiced breadcrumbs) and did not first dip the cutlets in flour before washing them in egg and dredging them through the matzoh meal, there was something special about The Dear Mother's veal cutlets to which I always looked forward. The cutlets were invariably served with mashed potatoes made my favorite way: slightly lumpy and moistened with rendered chicken fat (also known as schmaltz.) On holiday occasions, some grivenes (the crispy onion and bits of chicken skin that were a by-product of the rendered chicken fat) would be mixed into the potatoes, too.

Jennifer · « **Reply #43 on:** October 05, 2004, 10:56:01 AM »

DR Emily that is really sad about the dog. The owners should definitely go back to that area and post signs, especially at the mall across the street and the movie theatre.

I obviously know that area well. But the dog would have to travel many miles of highway to get to me.

But what does an airedale look like anyway?

You are right though, that area has a lot of traffic, especially highways around it. I hope they find him.

Jennifer · « **Reply #44 on:** October 05, 2004, 11:07:41 AM »

Quote from: Jay on October 05, 2004, 10:40:51 AM

I am fascinated that the debates are being broadcast in Canada. I can assure you that little news of Canadian politics makes its way into the U.S. media.

In Canada we watch American tv primarily, on the same stations that you have (ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN). And since the debates are on all those stations, we can watch.

Since there are only a few Canadian stations, with very little original programming, only those who live close to the borders can watch our channels.

Jennifer · « **Reply #45 on:** October 05, 2004, 11:11:43 AM »

Btw, is it REALLY cold anywhere else today?

It is FREEZING here. It's been 60+ most days. But today it is 6C, or 42F. And I am frozen! Should be back to normal tomorrow.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 05, 2004, 11:41:01 AM »

Quote from: Emily on October 05, 2004, 08:44:44 AM

Ooh am I the only one here who is going to watch the Vice Presidential debate tonight?

God... I am such a geek

DREmily, I too will watch the debates. This election, with all the stupidity in Iraq and its consequences along with the current regime's threat to human rights, is quite important to me and a lot others. You're no Geek; they're the ones who don't give a damn.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 05, 2004, 11:42:31 AM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 05, 2004, 10:37:38 AM

Emily, I will be watching the debate. Like Dan the Man I have become obssessive about this election. I think it will determine whether we maintain our form of constitutional government or descend into thirty years of Far Right Wing, Extremist, Repressive, Totalitarian Rule.

DR Charles Pogue, thank you! You said it better than I did.

George · « **Reply #48 on:** October 05, 2004, 11:52:39 AM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on October 05, 2004, 09:17:03 AM

Nope. I'll be watching, too. I've been manically and obsessively following every single step of this presidential campaign.

I think it will be a draw tonight, unless Cheney loses his temper and cheneys up big time.

One can only hope!

I won't be watching, but I'll be taping. I'm taking my niece to the Seattle Storm Western division final...or something like that. It'll be a great basketball game...even as a non-fan, it's fun to watch.

and: HAPPY BIRTHDAY D.R. JENNY!!

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #49 on:** October 05, 2004, 12:10:08 PM »

Elmore, it just is too easy, as far too many do, to dismiss this election with, "Oh, one party is just like another." They're not. I think this president is probably the poorest educated, dimmest one we've ever had in our history. What irritates me most is that he wears his ignorance like a badge of honour..."Oh...I don't read the papers." What balanced the playing field after the first debate, I think, is people realized for the first time just how stupid the president is and it truly shocked many. Most telling moment of the last debate was his petulant claim: "I know it was Osama Bin Laden who attacked us; I know that." First of all, that he actually had to tell us, must have meant that he was afraid some out there weren't too sure. The logical riposte to his acknowledgement that Osama attacked us is: "Then what the Hell are we doing in Iraq?"

I found it amusing that many of the post-debate pundits and spinners tried to say that many people see Bush's incomprehensible inarticulateness and think, "Well, he's just like us." As though this is somehow comforting. Maybe so, but I don't think most people want someone just like them in the White House. I want someone who is smarter than me in the White House. That's not the case now and that scares the bejesus out of me. I think MOST people want someone smarter than them in the White House. You may think your neighbour or your drinking buddies are regular guys but do you really want them for your prez?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 05, 2004, 12:22:03 PM »

I'm hoping the release today on video of FAHRENHEIT 9/11 will open a few eyes as well. While I don't subscribe to all of Michael Moore's thesis, the shot of the presidential arcade dealing with eggthrowers is pretty shocking.

I think it's the economic issues that will be the main crux; too many of us voters are heading toward medicare, social security, and overpriced drugs, and only those with a $200,000+ (sigh) income are coming off well at present. I find I spend too much time crying over dead young and women in Iraq, and I'm having 1970 deja vu flashes.

Stuart · « **Reply #51 on:** October 05, 2004, 12:48:01 PM »

Quote from: Jay on October 05, 2004, 10:53:48 AM

So, as I reach back into my distant memory of the home cooked culinary treats she once set before me, I settle on The Dear Mother's veal cutlets. Although she did not pound them thin (making for somewhat chewy dining) and used plain matzo meal (instead of spiced breadcrumbs) and did not first dip the cutlets in flour before washing them in egg and dredging them through the matzoh meal, there was something special about The Dear Mother's veal cutlets to which I always looked forward.

Yes, thems sure was tasty, too. I almost forgot about them, ironically enough.

Still not a big fan of mashed potatoes, even when schmaltz and gribbenes were part of the equation. (Which IS the most delicious way to eat them, after all....when one is eating them.)

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #52 on:** October 05, 2004, 12:52:44 PM »

In Fahrenheit 9/11, I think the seven minutes of Bush staring like a rabbit after being told that we're under attack is all any thinking person of moderate intelligence needs to know about this president.

Like you, I also agree that when it comes down to it, the crux will not be Iraq but how plump people's pocketbooks are when they go into voting booth. As the saying goes: "It's the economy, stupid." Job security, a decent salary, health care, prescription drug costs, medicare, social security are the issues. And even those with incomes over $200,000 aren't feeling all that secure.

Matt H. · « **Reply #53 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:04:13 PM »

My mind has been made up about my vote YEARS ago. I'll use my two hours in a more entertaining fashion and read about it in tomorrow's newspaper.

Matt H. · « **Reply #54 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:05:48 PM »

Finished with RICHARD III today. Would like to watch it again to hear the commentary, but will have to wait for another day to do that.

George · « **Reply #55 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:18:20 PM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 05, 2004, 12:52:44 PM

In Fahrenheit 9/11, I think the seven minutes of Bush staring like a rabbit after being told that we're under attack is all any thinking person of moderate intelligence needs to know about this president.

Of course, "thinking person" being the operative phrase.

Panni · « **Reply #56 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:26:18 PM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on October 05, 2004, 12:52:44 PM

Like you, I also agree that when it comes down to it, the crux will not be Iraq but how plump people's pocketbook is when they go into voting booth. As the saying goes: "It's the economy, stupid." Job security, a decent salary, health care, prescription drug costs, medicare, social security are the issues. And even those with incomes over $200,000 aren't feeling all that secure.

I agree as well. That's why the next presidential debate on domestic issues will, IMHO, be the crucial one.

I'll also be watching tonight. I'm really hoping that Edwards' charm, good-looks, youth and intelligence will leave Cheney in the dust. BTW - the order of Edwards' qualities as listed was not a random one. Unfortunately, I think that's the order in which the viewing public makes crucial judgments

Panni · « **Reply #57 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:31:47 PM »

REQUEST FOR GOOD VIBES, DRs

I am in need of GVs for a house-hunt related matter which is now basically out of my hands. Any you dear people have to spare would be greatly appreciated.

MBarnum · « **Reply #58 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:32:54 PM »

I am an unhappy camper. The Goodlife Network has removied Surfside 6 from their schedule!!! I love that show! Thankfully they are still showing 77 Sunset Strip and Hawaiian Eye. The also got rid of Bronco.

They did ad a few interesting shows, however, like MAN FROM UNCLE, GIRL FROM UNCLE, and THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIES FATHER.

I guess, as they say, all good things must come to an end. I am happy that I managed to save a few SURFSIDE 6 episodes on tape/DVDr!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #59 on:** October 05, 2004, 01:33:56 PM »

I will read about the debates in the paper, also. I already know who I am voting for so the debates will not change my view on anything.

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