Topic: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Read 36944 times)

Matt H. · « **Reply #180 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:27:59 PM »

I'm sure if they had existed, I would have had a cellphone when I was in high school, too. I was a very serious, responsible student, but I was involved in SO many activities and since I didn't have a car, I was constantly needing someone to pick me up or carry me somewhere. A cell phone would have made communication with my parents so much easier.

Matt H. · « **Reply #181 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:28:10 PM »

Page Seven Dance!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #182 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:31:37 PM »

I have been infected today with the "sleeping sickness." I cannot keep my eyes open for any length of time. Thank goodness I had seen my work project today already since all I really had to ascertain was picture and sound quality. But I drifted in and out of that two hour movie and finally shut it off for 30 minutes so I could take a nap.

Matt H. · « **Reply #183 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:32:41 PM »

Before lunch, I watched SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATH, one of my favorites of the Rathbone/Universal series. I replayed parts of it to listen to the commentary, too.

Matt H. · « **Reply #184 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:33:27 PM »

While I ate lunch, I watched last night's MAD MEN. ENjoyable episode. Looked smashing in HD, by the way.

Matt H. · « **Reply #185 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:34:30 PM »

Then I watched PIERROT LE FOU on Blu-ray. The movie didn't improve for me with another viewing, but the Blu-ray does look quite beautiful in lush color. PCM sound is also very solid.

Matt H. · « **Reply #186 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:35:13 PM »

I zipped through the bonus features to see what resolution they had been recorded in for the Blu-ray: 1080i.

Matt H. · « **Reply #187 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:36:54 PM »

With the work finished, I put in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, probably the weakest of the Connery Bonds (not counting NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN which wasn't part of the real series). It hasn't come out on Blu-ray yet, so I was watching the Ultimate Edition upconverted. Looks quite beautiful. I'm using the DTS sound option. Very nice upgrade to the mono original.

Matt H. · « **Reply #188 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:38:02 PM »

My hand has been cramping pretty badly off and on all afternoon. But that's it for pain endurance right now. I'm going to be glad to tell my therapist tomorrow about the improvement.

FJL · « **Reply #189 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:39:34 PM »

Wasn't NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN or something similar the title of the show Lauren Bacall's character was in, in THE FAN (the Bacall film, that is)?

Kerry · « **Reply #190 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:41:11 PM »

The question came up yesterday if Sugar liked to go swimming. The answer is a most definitive, "NO!!!!!!!"

FJL · « **Reply #191 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:49:24 PM »

How long has it been since "Sugar Sugar" was posted here?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL4btEIoTo

DAW · « **Reply #192 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:52:48 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on September 07, 2009, 01:31:37 PM

I have been infected today with the "sleeping sickness." I cannot keep my eyes open for any length of time.

Me, too!! I've already taken two lengthy naps today!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #193 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:55:09 PM »

Quote from: FJL on September 07, 2009, 01:39:34 PM

Wasn't NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN or something similar the title of the show Lauren Bacall's character was in, in THE FAN (the Bacall film, that is)?

That does not ring a bell. I know the "hit" song of her show was "Hearts, Not Diamonds" but the name of her show isn't jumping into my brain at the moment. I'd have to take the DVD off the shelf.

Laura · « **Reply #194 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:55:37 PM »

Thank you George, and Fred and Skip.

Matt H. · « **Reply #195 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:55:45 PM »

Quote from: DAW on September 07, 2009, 01:52:48 PM

Quote from: Matt H. on September 07, 2009, 01:31:37 PM
I have been infected today with the "sleeping sickness." I cannot keep my eyes open for any length of time.

Me, too!! I've already taken two lengthy naps today!!

Ugh! I hope this doesn't affect trying to fall asleep tonight for either of us.

TCB · « **Reply #196 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:58:47 PM »

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DR LAURA AND HER HUBBY!

Matt H. · « **Reply #197 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:59:08 PM »

I know that AS THE WORLD TURNS comes on Tuesday-Friday this week, DR Elmore. I would have though GUIDING LIGHT would be the same, but I'll try to check the cable guide when I go back down to make sure.

Matt H. · « **Reply #198 on:** September 07, 2009, 01:59:25 PM »

I guess I need to do some writing. Then it's back downstairs to finish DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. I am recording one of the CASTLE repeats tonight so I can watch it later. I'll likely watch more LEVERAGE after I finish the Bond movie.

WBBL.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #199 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:01:30 PM »

Quote from: DAW on September 07, 2009, 01:15:13 PM

Quote from: MBarnum on September 07, 2009, 08:55:26 AM
The one thing I would change would be the influence of "special interests" on the nation's politicians.

I don't know how or if it could be done, but taking the money and lobbyists out of the equation couldn't be a bad thing.

A. The Money question:
In a competitive district a modest campaign can cost over $500,000 – a robust one well over $1 Million. A reasonable amount of direct mail and media advertising is required to educate the electorate. The more we crack down on candidate fundraising, the easier we make it for wealthy men to buy the office. Public financing would enable every wing-nut crackpot to run for office with public funds. Limiting candidate campaign expenditures makes it all the easier for special interest groups to buy the election with media blasts and direct mail. The courts have clearly held that limitations on independent expenditures is an unconstitutional barrier to free speech.
Requiring all candidates to promptly report the source and amount of all contributions at least adds transparency to the election efforts.

B. The Lobbyist question:
In our increasingly complex world, Lobbyists perform a vital function in helping to educate our lawmakers (on most issues, there are Lobbyists on both sides, so a lawmaker can still get various points of view). Most of us are members of one special interest group or another and welcome lobbyists that represent our interests (Librarians, Art Groups, Seniors, Diabetics, Musicians. Etc.) Again, transparency is our best defense. Requiring all lobbyists to be registered and requiring Lobbying organizations to have public records helps.

der Brucer

Kerry · « **Reply #200 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:03:55 PM »

Quote of the Day:

Sometimes a majority simply means that all the fools are on the same side.
--Claude McDonald

DAW · « **Reply #201 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:04:29 PM »

Quote from: Matt H. on September 07, 2009, 01:55:45 PM

Ugh! I hope this doesn't affect trying to fall asleep tonight for either of us.

See ya back here at 3:00 AM!!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #202 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:05:49 PM »

Quote from: Kerry on September 07, 2009, 01:41:11 PM

The question came up yesterday if Sugar liked to go swimming. The answer is a most definitive, "NO!!!!!!!"

Of course not - Sugar and Wicked Witches disolve in water.

der Brucer

DAW · « **Reply #203 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:06:12 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on September 07, 2009, 02:01:30 PM

Again, transparency is our best defense.

Makes sense.

Kerry · « **Reply #204 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:09:16 PM »

Quote from: FJL on September 07, 2009, 01:49:24 PM

How long has it been since "Sugar Sugar" was posted here?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL4btEIoTo

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I just got "Turn the Beat Around" out of my head!!!

TCB · « **Reply #205 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:13:35 PM »

Quote from: Kerry on September 07, 2009, 02:09:16 PM

Quote from: FJL on September 07, 2009, 01:49:24 PM
How long has it been since "Sugar Sugar" was posted here?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL4btEIoTo

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I just got "Turn the Beat Around" out of my head!!!

Or, better yet..........................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuKtp3yCTw

DAW · « **Reply #206 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:16:14 PM »

Quote from: TCB on September 07, 2009, 02:13:35 PM

Or, better yet..........................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuKtp3yCTw

...or THIS...

Laura · « **Reply #207 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:19:00 PM »

Thanks, TCB.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #208 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:19:26 PM »

Quote from: DAW on September 07, 2009, 02:16:14 PM

Quote from: TCB on September 07, 2009, 02:13:35 PM
Or, better yet..........................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIuKtp3yCTw

...or THIS...

And in the running...

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh...

der Brucer

Jeanne · « **Reply #209 on:** September 07, 2009, 02:20:08 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Yes, this is the VERY E&T DR Jeanne. I am sorry I've been unable to send birthday, anniversary, and other positive vibes to all of you lately. I wasn't making the progress I expected with my medical treatment program, so I began a new, more intensive one. I am going through a series of detox treatments to get rid of what my doctor is convinced is mercury toxicity, as well as toxicity to heavy metals. I have no doubt that these treatments are needed, but they really make me feel ROTTEN as the toxins leave. I've needed lots of rest and DVDs to help me through it.

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