Topic: COUNTING CALORIES (Read 38231 times)

FJL · « **Reply #150 on:** July 29, 2008, 12:33:02 PM »

Glad to hear you're Ok, Bruce.

bk · « **Reply #151 on:** July 29, 2008, 12:43:20 PM »

Back from a two-mile jog. The news is, of course, having a field day reporting absolutely nothing they couldn't say in five minutes. They'll keep this going all day and into the evening - I'm sure they're already calling it EARTHQUAKE: 2008! accompanied by dramatic music.

MBarnum · « **Reply #152 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:00:38 PM »

Yes, our newscasts do similar...one snowflake falls and all tv is interrupted with "Storm Watch" news reporting for the next 3 days.

bk · « **Reply #153 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:01:22 PM »

Well, the truth is now known - not the speculation the newscasters so love to deal in: A 5.4.

singdaw · « **Reply #154 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:11:05 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 29, 2008, 01:01:22 PM

Well, the truth is now known - not the speculation the newscasters so love to deal in: A 5.4.

I blame the American tomatoes.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #155 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:13:55 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 29, 2008, 01:11:05 PM

I blame the American tomatoes.

I blame José!

Matt H. · « **Reply #156 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:17:43 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on July 29, 2008, 08:40:43 AM

I watched the first episode of the second season of MAD MEN last night on Comcast HD On Demand.....everyone still looking good and many promising plot lines established.

I checked my Time-Warner HD on Demand (free) channel, and MAD MEN 201 was already there (which debuted on Sunday night), so I'll be taking a pass on the Sunday night SD version of the show from now on and watching only the HD version On Demand. For a change, my cable company is doing something right!

Matt H. · « **Reply #157 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:20:25 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 29, 2008, 10:09:31 AM

CD or DVD - we're not sure what we'll do, but we're going to try and do something by the end of October here in LA.

I would certainly be interested in a DVD; a CD, not so much.

Matt H. · « **Reply #158 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:22:25 PM »

I got NO mail today, and I am not a happy camper about it.

Matt H. · « **Reply #159 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:23:47 PM »

I began my afternoon completing THE CLOSER episode from Season 2 that I began last night. The actor who played Malik's father (the doctor) was very talented.

Matt H. · « **Reply #160 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:28:32 PM »

Then, I immediately began my review DVD for the day - Criterion's release of Guy Maddin's BRAND UPON THE BRAIN.

It's an experimental cinema surrealist piece, done as a silent movie with music, narration, and sound effects track. The Criterion disc offers the choice of 7 different narrators (Isabella Rossellini has two tracks - one of them recorded live in NYC before a theater audience watching the movie and reacting to it).

Like all such experiments (BLAIR WITCH, SKY CAPTAIN), it's interesting for about half its length and then unless you're completely engaged (which I wasn't with BLAIR WITCH but was with SKY CAPTAIN), loses its curiosity value and becomes a chore. I was ready for it to be over about 20 minutes before it was.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #161 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:29:10 PM »

I always consider a day with no mail to be a good day -- no bills!

George · « **Reply #162 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:31:03 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 29, 2008, 12:23:44 PM

I like this sand sculpture.

That's pretty cool!

George · « **Reply #163 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:31:31 PM »

Quote from: FJL on July 29, 2008, 12:33:02 PM

Glad to hear you're Ok, Bruce.

Yes! Very glad!

Matt H. · « **Reply #164 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:31:46 PM »

The disc also offers a variety of extras. There are two more experimental short films of the director done in the same silent with effects/music track style as the main feature. One a look at a famous Canadian castrato singer and the other a look at the Foley company who did the effects.

Matt H. · « **Reply #165 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:33:30 PM »

I'm in the middle of an interview/documentary with the director in which he describes how the film came to be made. (In Seattle with all local actors). It's a 50-minute documentary, so I still have a ways to go with it.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #166 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:39:15 PM »

I stood at the intersection of 42nd Street and 5th Avenue for over 15 minutes waiting for a 104 bus, which should be arriving ever 7 minutes or so, according to the posted schedule. The 42 bus also runs part of the same 42nd Street route, and while I waited three damned 42 buses stopped. I don't know what the hell is the MTA's problem these days beyond gouging more money out of its passengers for really pathetic service.

I bussed up to 108th Street and dropped off the score, came back down, and now I have a bit of work to do on my BABES notes. I'm so glad this is my last jaunt to the main library branch.

Jennifer · « **Reply #167 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:43:19 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on July 29, 2008, 08:27:00 AM

DR Jennifer - did you see THIS news story?

Thanks for posting this link.

I knew he was absent from the show. And i had read something about it being about assault. But when i tried to look it up this morning i didn't find anything.

Jennifer · « **Reply #168 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:47:43 PM »

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I keep this bookmarked and then just click to where i left off the day before. They give more detailed accounts of things usually.
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I actually have not read anything since this morning. But what you said was the last i heard. I will see what i find out now.

Jennifer · « **Reply #169 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:53:09 PM »

Quote from: JRand57 on July 29, 2008, 10:26:57 AM

Has anyone tried rhubarb cake?

http://southernfood.about.com/od/rhubarbrecipes/r/bl30427x.htm

I've tried strawberry rhubarb type cakes. Not sure if they were pies or cakes. But they are always good. I love this combo!

Jennifer · « **Reply #170 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:54:36 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 29, 2008, 10:51:24 AM

DR Jennifer - "Whipped topping" is a processed food.

Yep. I also sometimes eat kraft cheese slices!

If it is low in carbs and i like the taste then i make an exception!

George · « **Reply #171 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:56:54 PM »

Today at work, someone sent an e-mail with a link to THIS article about the book "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society," with the subject: A parting gift to all of us from Mary Ann Shaffer.

Parting gift?? Mary Ann was one of the three assistant directors here at the Service Center when I first started working here in 1984(!) and she and I became friends. The article mentions that she died earlier this year. WHAT?? I don't remember getting an e-mail about her dying! And certainly enough people still remembered/knew/kept in contact with her that SOMEONE would've sent an e-mail!

Well, it turns out that the author is a DIFFERENT Mary Ann Shaffer, who is ALSO a retired librarian! WHEW! And what a coinkydink! Anyway, the book has some very good comments from Amazon readers. Several people throughout the library district have sent follow-up e-mails saying that it is a good book and isn't it funny that there is another "Mary Ann Shaffer" who is (now, was) a retired librarian.

So, has anyone heard of/read this?

Matt H. · « **Reply #172 on:** July 29, 2008, 02:11:00 PM »

Well, I'm going to drop off-line and get some writing done. May check back in when I'm done or may just head on down and start the evening viewing.

(may) BBL.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #173 on:** July 29, 2008, 02:27:04 PM »

...And that's all she wrote.

Well... That's all they sang. That's all I played.

For today.

*Tomorrow is comprised of agent submissions and appointments, and it looks like it will be a short(er) day. I should be able to go home before lunch!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #174 on:** July 29, 2008, 02:30:49 PM »

And here's an observation or two today's auditions....

The word, "Seine", is pronounced "sehn", not like the word "sign. It has to rhyme with the word "men".

-I'm still laughing about that one on the inside five hours later.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #175 on:** July 29, 2008, 02:32:42 PM »

So...

If you're about to sing your song... In your tempo... Why do have to ask me for a "Tempo Check"? How would I know your tempo ahead of time?

Ginny · « **Reply #176 on:** July 29, 2008, 02:37:23 PM »

Almost time to head home - bye for now!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #177 on:** July 29, 2008, 02:39:43 PM »

And...

When I ask you what you normally like to hear for your intro, your response should not be, "Umm... Whatever you'd like play."

And then if I ask you - as a means of clarifying you answer - "Would you like me to play what's on the page?", the answer to that question should most definitely not be, "Well... Just whatever gives me my starting pitch."

$:-\$

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #178 on:** July 29, 2008, 02:41:43 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on July 29, 2008, 01:39:15 PM

I bussed up to 108th Street and dropped off the score

This seems like a perfect euphemistic image...to see Elmo running up to 108th Street, planting kisses on everyone in his path!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #179 on:** July 29, 2008, 02:42:26 PM »

~~~~~SAFE AND SOUND VIBES TO THOSE OUT IN CALIFORNIA WHO MAY HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKE~~~~~

*Which just happens to include the family of the lead casting director. We ended up taking a short break so that he could touch base with them. And while the other casting director was on the phone with his office, his assistant said, "OH! We're moving. It's an earthquake. Bye!" -And that's how we heard about the earthquake today.

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FJL

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