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« Reply #30 on: April 03, 2008, 08:50:58 AM »

And the word of the day is: BELLWETHER!

And The Song Of The Day Is: LEES OF OLD VIRGINIA
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« Reply #31 on: April 03, 2008, 08:52:33 AM »

Picked up a couple of Blu-Rays yesterday to try on the new Duo player and must say on one of them at least I was quite disappointed--House of the Flying Daggers looked pretty bad, especially in the opening scenes.  I need to get my SD version out and see if it has the same distress as the HD version did.  Hellboy was marginally better, but I have to say so far I think HD-DVD has (had) better video quality.
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« Reply #32 on: April 03, 2008, 08:56:01 AM »

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I don't have to play any auditions today!  :)
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« Reply #33 on: April 03, 2008, 08:56:18 AM »

my buddy Jim makes a great French dressing

I do a pretty mean french dress myself!

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« Reply #34 on: April 03, 2008, 08:59:51 AM »

Hmm... I guess DR MBarnum likes his fruit.  ;)
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« Reply #35 on: April 03, 2008, 09:02:38 AM »

As for the Topic of the Day...

The only thing that comes to mind right now is that Salad Kit from Costco - the one with Radicchio among the greens, and the White Balsamic Vinegar Dressing with Hazelnuts.  A pack of that was always kept in the staff kitchen at Arena Stage, and it would always be happily gobbled up by the staff, myself included.
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« Reply #36 on: April 03, 2008, 09:03:07 AM »

Speaking of my mom, we had a nice dinner and then over to the theatre for the movie DESIGN FOR LIVING which she slept through, but that I and the rest of the audience very much enjoyed.

And while we were waiting for the film to begin, the screen showed a list of upcoming live shows...one is a concert of one of my favorite Punjabi Bhangra singers, Gurdus Maan...coincidently, I just got his most recent movie, in which he stars, in the mail last week! I am very excited (and surprised!)

For a taste of Gurdus Maan, just click here and see what Bhangra music is all about....just makes you want to  get up and dance...


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=78501480344234052&q=%22gurdas+maan%22&total=479&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2
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« Reply #37 on: April 03, 2008, 09:04:34 AM »

Oh... And then there was the "race" among me and my brothers to see who could mix up the Good Seasons Italian Dressing when we were kids.  That cruet with the pre-marked lines always seemed a bit "magical".  ;)
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« Reply #38 on: April 03, 2008, 09:08:04 AM »

We also mixed the Good Seasons in the cruet, DR JOSE.....

But now I prefer to have my salad served undressed.
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« Reply #39 on: April 03, 2008, 09:09:15 AM »

Thanks for the SOUTH PACIFIC report to DR JOSE.

And additional thanks to DR BEN for the A CATERED AFFAIR report.

I don't like the movie A CATERED AFFAIR - don't like the characters.  So I am not sure I would be interested in a musical of the show, no matter how good it is.
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« Reply #40 on: April 03, 2008, 09:09:41 AM »

Even more rain today.

Old dentist - new tooth vibes for DR JANE.
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« Reply #41 on: April 03, 2008, 09:10:23 AM »

Glad you enjoyed the movie, DR MBARNUM....it is on one of the Gary Cooper collections, but I still like DESIRE better!
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« Reply #42 on: April 03, 2008, 09:12:02 AM »

But now I prefer to have my salad served undressed.

Only your salad??
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« Reply #43 on: April 03, 2008, 09:16:51 AM »

Picked up a couple of Blu-Rays yesterday to try on the new Duo player and must say on one of them at least I was quite disappointed--House of the Flying Daggers looked pretty bad, especially in the opening scenes.  I need to get my SD version out and see if it has the same distress as the HD version did.  Hellboy was marginally better, but I have to say so far I think HD-DVD has (had) better video quality.

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS was among the first Blu-ray releases and admittedly one of the worst. Sony was using an ancient codec (MPEG-2) and old video masters to get product to the market for launch. They got so many complaints on THE FIFTH ELEMENT that they HAD to redo it. Now it looks spectacular.

Don't judge a format by a couple of lemons. I can tell you that TERMINATOR 2 and G.I. JANE don't look much improved from their sDVD counterparts either.

But you watch CHICAGO, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III, CASINO ROYALE, RATATOUILLE, or THE LAST SAMAURAI on Blu-ray, and you'll see it's easily the equal of HD-DVD.
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« Reply #44 on: April 03, 2008, 09:20:25 AM »

The best salad I've ever had was called a Southwestern Chicken Salad.  It was not "chicken salad" the way most folks think of same.  It was a wonderful salad with lettuce, dressed with black beans, tangerine slices, avocado slices and chicken strips with a chipotle crust.  I've never identified the dressing, but it was neither sour nor sweet.  It was totally yummylicious.

Alack, alas, ah heck...the restaurant that served it closed about five months ago, presumably awaiting a liquor license.  The place is still closed.
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« Reply #45 on: April 03, 2008, 09:20:48 AM »

Now I must head down to get cleaned up for lunch out with friends.

WBBL.
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« Reply #46 on: April 03, 2008, 09:25:59 AM »

HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS was among the first Blu-ray releases and admittedly one of the worst. Sony was using an ancient codec (MPEG-2) and old video masters to get product to the market for launch. They got so many complaints on THE FIFTH ELEMENT that they HAD to redo it. Now it looks spectacular.

Don't judge a format by a couple of lemons. I can tell you that TERMINATOR 2 and G.I. JANE don't look much improved from their sDVD counterparts either.

But you watch CHICAGO, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III, CASINO ROYALE, RATATOUILLE, or THE LAST SAMAURAI on Blu-ray, and you'll see it's easily the equal of HD-DVD.

Thanks (as always) for the info, Matt.  When I popped in HOTFD yesterday I about soiled myself it looked so bad.  One interesting thing about this Duo player--HD-DVD goes through the loading process once and then it's good to go.  Blu-Ray loads each element separately (i.e., studio logo, FBI warning, menu, etc.), with the loading icon in between.
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« Reply #47 on: April 03, 2008, 09:29:44 AM »

Only your salad??

Only time will tell.  :D
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« Reply #48 on: April 03, 2008, 09:30:00 AM »

We also mixed the Good Seasons in the cruet, DR JOSE.....

But now I prefer to have my salad served undressed.

DR JRand and birthday twin - I usually end up having my salads undressed now too. When possible, I order my salads with the dressing on the side, and then I use the trick of dipping my fork in the salad dressing before skewering up some greens.  I get just enough of the seasoning from the dressing, and it always looks like I never touched the small cup of dressing once I'm done.  Although, if the components of the salad are very fresh and tasty, then I'll just keep eating it sans dressing.
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« Reply #49 on: April 03, 2008, 09:32:41 AM »

Thank you DR Edi

Congratulations on successfully wrapping up a hard day at work!
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« Reply #50 on: April 03, 2008, 09:34:22 AM »

I do a pretty mean french dress myself!



And orchids to you for the splendid job of doing "mean" double-entendres.
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« Reply #51 on: April 03, 2008, 09:34:51 AM »

Good Morning!

I'm up, I'm up... And I don't have to play any auditions today!  :)


Felicitations to you for having a free morning, DRJose!
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« Reply #52 on: April 03, 2008, 09:35:35 AM »


DR Jose, I pleased for you that your former students made you proud.
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« Reply #53 on: April 03, 2008, 09:36:32 AM »


That leads to the TOD.  I had a great salad recently, but I forget where.


~~~VIBES to Elmore for remembering where he had that great salad!~~~
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« Reply #54 on: April 03, 2008, 09:37:28 AM »

I am one of those people who buys all sorts of different salad dressings, always looking for that perfect one...well, I finally found them...these are currently my favorites, and about the only kind I have used for the last couple of years....



Now if only Ocean Spray could grab a piece of that action!
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« Reply #55 on: April 03, 2008, 09:38:50 AM »

Felicitations to you for having a free morning, DRJose!

Thanks, DR Ron Pulliam!  However, my evening will not be free tonight since I'll be at Carnegie Hall listening and seeing...



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« Reply #56 on: April 03, 2008, 09:39:21 AM »

TOD:    As for the greens, we tend to go with the pre-washed, bagged mixes to save time and effort.

Just for fun (and a possible eye-opener) amuse yourself by re-washing one of those pre-washed, bagged mixes.

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« Reply #57 on: April 03, 2008, 09:40:16 AM »

Thanks, DR Ron Pulliam!  However, my evening will not be free tonight since I'll be at Carnegie Hall listening and seeing...



:)

Poor JoseSPiano!  VIBES going your way to insure things start looking up once you've fulfilled your evening obligations....


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« Reply #58 on: April 03, 2008, 09:41:17 AM »

Do you suppose he will wear that while singing tonight?

I will have to try the fork in the side cup trick, DR JOSE.
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« Reply #59 on: April 03, 2008, 09:42:42 AM »

[size=8] VIN-CER-O![/size]


(Ooh!  Ooh!  A "Turandot" reference!)
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