Topic: NOTHING TO SAY (Read 31115 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #210 on:** February 08, 2005, 08:47:55 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on February 08, 2005, 04:16:55 PM

They have classified my symptoms as vasomotor rhinitis. That means that nerve endings, in my nose and on my skin, are being reactive to "irritants".

Allergy tests only detect "immune reactions". No immune reaction is involved in vasomotor rhinitis and tests cannot identify the irritants.

If you have positive tests, you are said to have "allergic rhinitis" and symptoms are classified as "immune reactions" to allergens (versus adverse reactions to irritants).

See?

Ah... You, DR Ron, and I have similar nasal issues. And like me, you may have a very slight allergy to wheat that comes and go throughout the year.

I love my bread, but... A few years ago, I did that "test" where you leave certain foods out of your diet for a certain period of time, and then slowly start reintroducing back into your diet. And then gauge any reactions - or non-reactions. Bread was a trigger. Thankfully, it's a very, very, slight allergy, reaction, whatever you want to call it. For myself, it seems to act up more in the winter months - just body chemistry issues, I guess.

*When I was on Atkins for a few weeks, I did notice that I had no sinus issues the whole time... Since I was not eating bread, wheat flour, etc.

Just a thought... Or it could be some other adult-onset food allergy - which are more common than one would think.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #211 on:** February 08, 2005, 08:50:57 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on February 08, 2005, 05:01:27 PM

Has anyone here seen "Caroline or Change"?? If so, is it a "must see" for a theatre person? I have one night to see it before it goes away, I'd like to be sure it's worth my time. Is it?

I liked it, but didn't love it. It does have it's merits, however. If you can see it, I'd say go and see it. Especially since it's not likely a show that will get that many subsequent productions. And as DR Rodzinski's Lady pointed out, the beginning can seem slow, but it all serves a purpose.

Oh, and to bring this into another discussion from today, it takes place in New Orleans.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #212 on:** February 08, 2005, 08:52:37 PM »

DR Cillaliz - Have a great time in the Big Easy. One of my favorite cities too!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #213 on:** February 08, 2005, 08:55:20 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on February 08, 2005, 07:31:13 PM

Thanks, DR Jane. It's a criminal defense lawyers meeting, we always have a good time.

One time when I was in New Orleans, Bourbon Street was particularly rowdy and rambunctious. And it was the middle of October!?!?! After asking some of the locals what was going on...

"Oh, it's the last night of the Airline Pilots convention. Everyone flies back tomorrow."

Boy, was I actually glad to be on a bus at the time!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #214 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:03:40 PM »

DR SANDRA don't you have some papers to write?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #215 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:04:36 PM »

Have a great trip DR CILLALIZ!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #216 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:07:57 PM »

Thanks for the good wishes, everyone. I'm wussing out early, I've got to get to work early so I can leave work early and do all the things to get ready for my trip that I should have done tonight!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #217 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:09:00 PM »

Quote from: Jennifer on February 08, 2005, 08:13:03 PM

I didn't use plastic or aluminum.I have a handheld electric mixer. I can get them frothy. And i can get them fluffy. But I couldn't get them to be rigid with the peaks.

Are you sure you're beating the whites?

Well, since I'm not there, I can only guess what the problem(s) might be...

-Are the beaters on your mixer spotlessly clean? It's very easy for stuff to remain in the beaters especially by the center post.

-Is your bowl clean? I always wash and dry my bowl before beating egg whites even if it is "clean".

-Egg whites should at least get a little frothy - they can get frothy by just being beaten with a fork. Are your eggs fresh?

-How many egg whites are you beating up? Sometimes you have to position the bowl so that they get continuous contact with the beaters if you're only dealing with one or two.

-You could just need to beat them for a longer time.

-OH! What time of beaters are on your mixer? The "old style" with the flat "wire" - like the width of a twist-tie closure - or the new-fangled ones that are more like thick wires? It's does take a while with the old style beaters.

-If you are adding sugar, it should not be added until the egg whites are halfway there.

-You said you did get them fluffy. You're "fluffy" may have already been soft peaks. If you kept beating them until some water started to appear in the bottom of your bowl, then that means you've overbeat them.

Here's the link for the Food TV tutorial online:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/ck_dm_dairy/article/0,,FOOD_18998_1729015,00.html

What exactly are you trying to make?

Rodzinski · « **Reply #218 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:12:51 PM »

Say, JoseSPiano, what show is it you've been playing with? (If you can say.)

Also, the general humidity in the air can prevent egg-white rigidity. I think I heard that somewhere. Although I know not the humidity index where dear Jennifer was doing her egg-work.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #219 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:13:56 PM »

Oh, and one more thing about whipping egg whites...

I've found that I get better results when I turn down the speed a notch once the egg whites starting getting some volume. It makes it easier to control the consistency while still beating in plenty of air, and it helps to prevent overbeating.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #220 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:17:37 PM »

Quote from: Rodzinski on February 08, 2005, 09:12:51 PM

Say, JoseSPiano, what show is it you've been playing with? (If you can say.)

Also, the general humidity in the air can prevent egg-white rigidity. I think I heard that somewhere. Although I know not the humidity index where dear Jennifer was doing her egg-work.

Hallelujah, Baby! at Arena Stage in DC. Arthur Laurents re-did the book and the songs, and directed it. We started back in December, and we're into our final week. In fact, DRs SWW and DerB were my guests on Opening Night.

Here's the link to the theatre's website and the show info:

http://arena-stage.org/season/2004/hallelujah-baby/overview.shtml

-Oh, and the program pics are posted there too. -Although the color choice for some of the text is very hard to read - not enough contrast.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #221 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:20:25 PM »

elmoore, me too! I would love to own a flat in London and live there four or five months out of the year.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #222 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:20:59 PM »

Finished "Terrorvision" starring the great Gerrit Graham. Swell line of dialogue:

SPACEMAN: If I can get the creature back to my planet alive, we may be able to extract some of your parents DNA and reconstruct them.
BOY: You mean like clones?
GIRL: Clones of mommy and daddy?!
SPACEMAN: No, they will be your real mommy and your real daddy. They will have to live in special aquariums of course...

The next film in the 10-minute pre-bedtime serial film festival will continue the SPACESHIP-cast theme. It is called UFOria, starring Cindy Williams and Fred Ward.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #223 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:21:00 PM »

As for brussel sprouts...

I've grown accustomed to the technique where you steam/boil them then take them apart leaf by leaf. Toss them with some browned butter and chopped pecans. A dash of salt, a few grinds of black pepper... YUM!

Very Martha Stewart. It's a good thing.

bk · « **Reply #224 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:22:33 PM »

Whar'd Vixmom disappear to?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #225 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:27:56 PM »

As for Indiana...

I've worked in the northwest corner in Amish Country. Nappanee to be exact.

I've worked in the southwest corner in Evansville and New Harmony.

And, in two months, I shall be working in Indianapolis for a week with Mamma Mia!

I've liked the two corners I've worked in. Lots of space - corn fields, wheat fields, soybean fields - in both places. Nappanee was great since it wasn't too far from Notre Dame - and continuing on to Chicago. Evansville is about two hours from Nashville, and I found some great places to eat courtesy of Jane and Michael Stern's "Road Food" guides.

I can't wait to see what the middle of the state has in store for me!

Rodzinski · « **Reply #226 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:35:52 PM »

Hallelujah Baby looks like a fun show.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #227 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:38:00 PM »

I am hitting the Wuss-town Trail. A mere 10 posts shy of 100.

Dream of the Wabash and long for your Indiana homes!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #228 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:40:20 PM »

DR RODZINSKI do you have Invasion with Campbell Scott in your collection?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #229 on:** February 08, 2005, 09:45:32 PM »

Time for me to head to bed too...

Goodnight.

bk · « **Reply #230 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:21:32 PM »

Has Ann caught up?

I see we're still suffering from The February WUSSBURGER Syndrome.

bk · « **Reply #231 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:22:12 PM »

I mean, the night is young, which is more than I can say. And what has become of dear reader Jay and vixmom today?

bk · « **Reply #232 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:22:34 PM »

Ah, well, people come, people go, like Grand Hotel.

Ann · « **Reply #233 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:26:34 PM »

What a day...it just kept getting worse. Tomorrow must be better, by default.

bk · « **Reply #234 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:29:06 PM »

I thought you had a nice dinner or something?

Ann · « **Reply #235 on:** February 08, 2005, 10:41:57 PM »

Doesn't seem to matter now. I'm thinking about scarfing the leftovers, though.

bk · « **Reply #236 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:13:27 PM »

Scarf away, dear girl

I tell you, it's the ATTACK OF THE WUSSBURGERS here at haineshisway.com.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #237 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:35:02 PM »

DR Jose: If it's a food allergy...especially wheat and/or flour...I don't want to know (Oh! A "Dear World" reference).

Jed · « **Reply #238 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:39:55 PM »

Quote from: Ann on February 08, 2005, 10:26:34 PM

What a day...it just kept getting worse. Tomorrow must be better, by default.

Amen. (about today, that is... I'm not holding my breath about tomorrow just yet...)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #239 on:** February 08, 2005, 11:40:36 PM »

After a couple of weeks of not watching "Committed," I decided to give it another chance.

Holy Crap!

I couldn't find a single thing in this episode that even remotely resembled comedy.

From the appallingly moronic set-up of the hero "apparently" mugging someone (he wasn't, but the mugee THOUGHT he was...ho-hum...and our hero used the mugee's bank card to pay for his lunch, chuckle-chuckle), to the spectacularly unamusing climactic line of the heroine in which she shouts that New York DOES love her because it killed her super, this show has forever alienated me.

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