Topic: COUNTING CALORIES (Read 38256 times)

Jane · « **Reply #240 on:** July 29, 2008, 06:55:49 PM »

Are the witnesses up for drug charges or anything else?

bk · « **Reply #241 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:02:26 PM »

I ate Taco Bell - I've had a craving, and after checking out the calorie business online, eating their weird but oddly endearing crunchy tacos is very calorie-friendly - plus, I ran hard today. I've been doing a few things, including some Kritzerland business stuff, but I've tried to take it somewhat easy. Tomorrow, we're back in the swing of things, full-force.

TCB · « **Reply #242 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:10:05 PM »

'night!

BK, I hope you tell Kevin about his birthday wishes.

bk · « **Reply #243 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:39:26 PM »

I sent him a link to the board - I'm sure he'll be looking in.

bk · « **Reply #244 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:39:44 PM »

Well, no one can say we didn't get to page nine.

bk · « **Reply #245 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:39:58 PM »

Will we never get to page ten?

bk · « **Reply #246 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:41:53 PM »

I think I shall take a nice long walk - it's quite lovely out.

MBarnum · « **Reply #247 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:50:31 PM »

Nice posters RLP, congrasts on your wins.

MBarnum · « **Reply #248 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:53:00 PM »

I also received a couple of nice Ebay wins today....this nifty LP from India for sort of a Bollywood version of Creature from the Black Lagoon.....

MBarnum · « **Reply #249 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:54:19 PM »

.....and this LP, also from a Bollywood movie.....

MBarnum · « **Reply #250 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:58:52 PM »

I shall enjoy listening to both record albums this weekend.

George · « **Reply #251 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:03:26 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on July 29, 2008, 07:54:19 PM

.....and this LP, also from a Bollywood movie.....

The guy kind of looks like Rambo...a young Rambo, though.

Matt H. · « **Reply #252 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:16:14 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on July 29, 2008, 04:40:16 PM

DR MattH - As you rewatch - or "first-watch" - various episodes of old (and older) TV programs, have you been able to notice how and if the selling of more commercial network time has affected the pacing of the scripts in order to accommodate the shortening (not Crisco) running times?

The only thing I've noticed is how much longer it seems for me to get through one of the older boxes. The episodes there do seem a bit protracted, but perhaps I'm just used to the 41 minutes or so of today's dramas. The ones that are 54 minutes seem too long to me.

Matt H. · « **Reply #253 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:19:28 PM »

Quote from: TCB on July 29, 2008, 05:49:33 PM

Is the Foley company an American company, Matt?

The company is called Footsteps, and I'm not sure if it's based in Seattle or is a Canadian company. Part of his contract in doing this film was he had to use local talent, but I'm not sure that included post production work.

Matt H. · « **Reply #254 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:21:19 PM »

I began my evening viewing by finishing up the other bonus features on the BRAND UPON THE BRAIN DVD. There was a deleted scene, the trailer, and the last half of the documentary on the making of the film.

An interesting experiment, but not one I'd want to revisit any time soon.

Matt H. · « **Reply #255 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:24:11 PM »

Next, I put in TOP GUN. I had the choice of watching the HD-DVD or the SD version which was part of the "I Love the 80s" promotion from Paramount.

Naturally I chose the HD version. Looks and sounds amazing (a TrueHD 5.1 soundtrack on the HD) even though the story is a cliched as they come and the love story totally unbelievable. No, I didn't buy the HD. It was given to me. Every time that sappy Oscar-winning ballad swelled up on the soundtrack, my eyes just rolled back in my head.

Matt H. · « **Reply #256 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:26:26 PM »

Next, I put in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST. The new Blu-ray version of this film has just come out, but I had the original issue of the movie, and I'll bet I haven't watched it since the first time I watched it after purchasing it.

How shocked was I to see that it's a NONANAMORPHIC transfer! No way on earth I was going to watch the movie that way which it's available in anamorphic sDVD or Blu-ray formats. I'll just wait to get it on sale some time.

Matt H. · « **Reply #257 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:27:46 PM »

So, I put on THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH (1956). Looked better than I remembered it looking. Yes, there are some dirt specks that I hope will be dealt with once Universal ports these films over to Blu-ray. But it's more than acceptable looking for now. I watched about 35 minutes of the movie. I'll finish it tomorrow while I cook and eat lunch.

Matt H. · « **Reply #258 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:28:17 PM »

I skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. No boys and not in the previews for tomorrow either.

Matt H. · « **Reply #259 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:30:22 PM »

And I ended my evening watching last night's rerun of THE BIG BANG THEORY. The Time Machine episode was funny, and what a fabulous replica of the original prop! I just loved looking at it, and it looked great in HD.

And I was glad he changed his mind about giving up his toys. I don't think I'd ever want to part with some of my favorite little momentos from younger days.

George · « **Reply #260 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:30:51 PM »

Quote from: bk on July 29, 2008, 07:41:53 PM

I think I shall take a nice long walk - it's quite lovely out.

Yesterday, it was sunny and warmish here in Olympia. Right now, it's raining. I didn't realize what it was going to be like and I wore my Birkenstocks to work.

At least, I like the rain...so that's a plus.

bk · « **Reply #261 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:31:23 PM »

MBarnum - you should make a nifty Bollywood dance DVD with numbers akin to the one I love on Gumnaam.

George · « **Reply #262 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:37:53 PM »

And now, I'm leaving work. I set my DVRs to record some stuff today (throughout the day) and I don't remember what any of it could be. We'll see when I get home.

Until later.

Matt H. · « **Reply #263 on:** July 29, 2008, 08:49:50 PM »

I'm heading down now to go to bed.

Good night!

FJL · « **Reply #264 on:** July 29, 2008, 09:02:31 PM »

Is the Jet Blue experience airline business as usual, or would other airlines have made more of an effort for their passengers?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #265 on:** July 29, 2008, 09:15:06 PM »

Quote from: FJL on July 29, 2008, 09:02:31 PM

Is the Jet Blue experience airline business as usual, or would other airlines have made more of an effort for their passengers?

It's all airlines. Alas, a big part of how and why JetBlue is able to offer lower fares, in general, is that they fly out of selected airports, and have a relatively limited number of flights (at least compared to other airlines). So, when a delay or cancellation happens in their daily operations, it really can affect them system-wide.

As for the customer service and compensation for cancelled flights, well, that seems to be the norm now too for all airlines - especially in these days of cut-back service and rising fuel and ticket costs.

It's just a coincidence that bk and DR JulieC40 were flying on JetBlue this past weekend out of the same airport under the same flying conditions.

*I had another friend who was flying Delta this past weekend. She was supposed to fly out Sunday afternoon too. They tried to get her on a flight out later that night - even from LGA or Newark - but nothing was available. She didn't fly out until Monday afternoon. And with the new "requirements" for offering hotel rooms and/or meals for the inconvenience, well... She didn't qualify for anything. $:-\$

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #266 on:** July 29, 2008, 09:18:05 PM »

*I'm guessing that JetBlue will send out their customary $25-off E-Certificate in a few days to bk and DR JulieC40. I'm pretty sure they still do that. I got one for my 45-minute delay a few months ago.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #267 on:** July 29, 2008, 09:21:22 PM »

Well, I have a short day of auditions to play in the morning, so...

Goodnight.

FJL · « **Reply #268 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:06:37 PM »

So the Jet Blue situation is normal for airlines,. but are you saying that a delay when flying on Jet Blue could be worse in effect than other airlines because they have relatively fewer flights to put you on once the delay situation clears up.

FJL · « **Reply #269 on:** July 29, 2008, 10:07:31 PM »

If I end up with problems on my Vegas trip, I'll just remember to...

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