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THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« on: March 01, 2013, 12:03:37 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were merry and marched, and now it is time for you to post until the merry and marching cows come home.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2013, 12:04:34 AM »

And the word of the day is: ZIGGURAT!
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2013, 12:25:24 AM »

Morning all.

That is all.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2013, 04:36:26 AM »

Good morning, all.

FRIDAY!
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2013, 04:51:11 AM »

Good morning, all.

Glad to see March here. For some reason, the past three years have flown by, but this past month has felt like three years to me. Don't know why.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2013, 04:51:48 AM »

Good morning, all! I slept very well, and I will shortly head off to Toyland. I may, after that, drop off some materials to Bruce Pomahac at Rodgers & Hammerstein. That dependson his schedule, which is often insane.

Those are my only real plans for the day. On my way home, I need to visit a hardware store and a market.

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DVD: I ever end up watching what I intend!
CD:  JQ & the Bandits, Guy Haines, Superman, Donnybrook, TheSleeping Beauty Ballet
VCR: Short art films
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2013, 04:52:56 AM »

TOD:

DVD: Hello, I Must Be Going, Pina

CD: Laura, some Cole Porter

MP3: Destry Rides Again, Subways Are for Sleeping

Car CD: Disc 6 of 19 of Tom Wolfe's Back to Blood.
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2013, 04:59:20 AM »

DVD (rental): MADELAINE - Something of a disregarded film from David Lean which I’d not seen before. An interesting story but the film is directed in surprisingly pedestrian style by Lean.

Blu-ray: THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE - I have this on DVD amongst a Luis Bunuel box set. I’m always cautious about upgrading a DVD to HD because (apart from the fact that I’d be broke if I upgraded all my DVDs!) I don’t think the difference in picture quality in many cases is worth the upgrade – at least not on my 47” screen. In this case I’m pleased to say that the difference in picture quality is well worth it.

Blu-ray: LES MISERABLES – From Olive Films this is the 1958 French film with Jean Gabin. A largely forgotten film which I’m pleased to have the chance to see –  and with the original French dialogue. I’ve only had a brief look so far but the picture quality of this big-budget, over three hour, epic production filmed in Technirama is magnificent.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2013, 05:05:29 AM »

It's Friday, so at least there's that.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2013, 05:05:42 AM »

Friday morning greetings!  I, too, slept better last night and woke up quite refreshed a little after 7.  Today I'm going to continue my Momcave clean-up and maybe try to take a walk around the basement.  Haven't done any exercising since we got back from England 6 weeks ago.  For about 4 of those weeks, it was all I could do to breathe!
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2013, 05:06:34 AM »

I slept decently myself, now that y'all mention it.  Must be something in the air!
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« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2013, 05:08:13 AM »

And that's after staying awake watching THE LION IN WINTER on TCM.  And what a pleasure it was, after having not seen it for a couple of decades.  I remember how crazy I was about it when it came out -- going to see it repeatedly at the theater.
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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2013, 05:17:53 AM »

I, on the other hand, didn't sleep so well and for some reason, I don't know why, I was up at 3:30. I resigned myself to it, made the oatmeal, cranberries, pecans and cinnamon and coffee and I've now been up since then. I may crash early this evening.

Larry, hope the JQ CD sounds good!

My 18 year old nephew from Minnesota is coming for a visit. He will be here on Sunday and leaves Friday late morning. We are prepped and ready. He loves Phantom so we are seeing that show and then whatever else happens. If the weather is nice we will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. We will probably take the Staten Island Ferry so he can see the Statue of Liberty (instead of going to Liberty Island). The Ferry is the easiest way to see the SOL. You don't have to pay for the trip to Liberty Island and wait in lines. We have done this for many guests and they enjoy the relaxing boat ride and the view of the Statue. We will tour Times Square, our neighborhood and other areas. We will probably also go to the

Forbes Galleries

as well. It's in our neighborhood. It's a small, free museum featuring the eclectic collections of Malcolm Forbes, including toy soldiers, Faberge eggs, autographs and other ephemera. It's a wonderful space and it's not well known so it's rarely crowded.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2013, 05:52:07 AM »

Good morning to all
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2013, 05:54:19 AM »

Good morning.
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« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2013, 05:55:34 AM »

Listening to some Elaine Paige in preparation seeing her in concert on Monday and then getting a chance to meet her afterwards. I think this is a big coup for the cabaret series that I subscribe to.

PS

DR ArnoldMBrockman also attends the same series and day as I do.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2013, 06:05:25 AM »

TOD:

THE DEADLY COMPANIONS (Peckinpah's first)
RUST AND BONE
THE INTOUCHABLES
  This was sent to me for review.  Has anybody seen it?
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2013, 06:51:58 AM »

Greetings from Toyland!

So far, a good morning! I got into Toyland to find an email about possible work and that always perks me right up!

so, here's an update on my listening here at Toyland: The Dubliners, Irish pub songs
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« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2013, 07:35:19 AM »

Sorry to go quiet there - our wi-fi went all wiggy, but seems to be fine now.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2013, 07:38:30 AM »

TOD:

DVR:
This week's CHICAGO FIRE, SOUTHLAND, and THE OFFICE

DVD:
THE SMALLEST SHOW ON EARTH starring Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, and Margaret Rutherford

BOOK:
Regional Horror fils 1958-1990: A state by state guide with interviews (You would be surprised at how many movies were made locally in Ohio, for instance!)
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« Reply #20 on: March 01, 2013, 07:40:45 AM »

Well here is something for the person who has everything, a doll of one of the creatures from THE HORROR OF PARTY BEACH.

Who knew?



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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #21 on: March 01, 2013, 07:43:08 AM »

SOUTHLAND was treading water this week.....but it's still a good show.

Lovely photos on DR LAURA's blog....and congrats to DR TCB on his millstone.
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« Reply #22 on: March 01, 2013, 07:43:40 AM »

It's scarier in that box than it was in the movie!
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« Reply #23 on: March 01, 2013, 07:47:25 AM »

DR CILLA LIZ - I thought the final day of cross examination was good - with lots of fake crying and peeking through the fingers to see if  anyone was buying it by the killer on the stand.

There was a poll on Jane Velez-Mitchell that said only 6% believe her version of events....but some talking head said that's all it takes....anything less than the death penalty is a loss for Martinez.

And some DUMB woman called in to say....well, I am that one juror you hate - because I believe her....if it was premeditated, she would have killed him as soon as she got to the house. 

I hope that there is no one on the jury like that....who has some idea fixed in his/her head and will not even listen to forensic or other evidence....that could be a key to her getting manslaughter or a lesser charge.

UGH!
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« Reply #24 on: March 01, 2013, 07:50:00 AM »

TOD:

BluRay - Atlas Shrugged Part Two.  I enjoyed it very much....cast change didn't much bother me.  But Francisco D'Anconia was played by Esai Morales in the most laid-back, low-key manner that really was NOT like the character at all.  And of course there was another reference to the necklace/bracelet exchange.....which in the book was a bracelet/bracelet exchange.  And I still can't figure out why that change was made.....

CD - soundtrack BREAKFAST ON PLUTO.
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« Reply #25 on: March 01, 2013, 07:50:45 AM »

I forgot Brewster McCloud until DR EDISAURUS mentioned it yesterday.....
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« Reply #26 on: March 01, 2013, 07:56:54 AM »

So, last night I was registering for the AAUW/Ohio state convention, which is being held in Newark, OH, early next month.  The "group rate" at the hotel is $90/night, including breakfast.  By just going to the hotel website and asking for an AARP rate I got a room, not including breakfast, for $68/night.  That's gotta be SOME breakfast they're providing to people who pay the group rate...
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« Reply #27 on: March 01, 2013, 08:16:19 AM »

DR JRAND - re Arias trial

I thought it was a good day yesterday.  I thought Juan had just the right tone all day, especially as she started breaking down.  He wasn't attacking but he wasn't backing off either.  It was appropriate, tough and effective.  He simply confronted her with what she did over and over and over.  I liked when she wouldn't look at the photo and he said "Ma'am, you agree that you did this, right" Jodi "yes" Juan "Then look at the photo and tell me where you were"

I don't pay much attention to what the people say on TV, but I do listen to it.  Most of them don't have a clue how a jury trial really works.

First of all, you won't be on this jury unless you are death qualified, which means you are willing to impose the death penatly if the evidence warrants it. That's a big part of jury selection in a death case and many people are disqualified for that reason.   Secondly, life behind bars is still a win for Juan.  It's also a win for the defense, but really not a win for Jodi.   I heard her "friend" who visits her all the time say Jodi thinks there will be a mistrial because the jurors won't agree and then she'll get manslaughter in the next trial and get 5 years time served and go home.   That's insane but it sounds like Jodi.

If it was premeditated before she went to Arizona, she still had to wait until the roommates were gone (she knew they were home when she arrived),  and she had to wait until he was in a position that he couldn't defend himself very well - naked in the shower with the wet tile floor under him.   She loved sex with Travis, so it isn't a surprise she'd do that too.  Maybe she was giving him one last chance to decide he never wanted anyone but her, but he didn't say that so she killed him. They only need one minute of premeditation (well any small amount of time) for it to be premeditated.  She could have gone there without the plan to kill him and decided right before she did it and it's still premeditated murder.   The jury will be instructed on all of that.

In my experience, jurors take their duty very seriously.  They are deciding the fate of another human being. While they are instructed to simply apply the facts to the law, there is a lot more that goes into it. In this case they have graphic evidence of what Jodi admittedly did to Travis and his family has been sitting in the front row every single day. The have photos of the 29 stab wounds, slit throat and shot to the head.   That's not self defense. That's making sure he's dead. Overkill can also be someone who suddenly snaps and goes nuts, but that's not her defense, she's claiming self defense.  There are specific critera that must be met to establish you are justified in defending yourself.  The jury will also get instructions on that.

I believe this is too gruesome not to get a murder conviction because she admits doing it (which distinguishes her from OJ and Casey Anthony) AND she admits she did everything she could to cover her tracks after the murder with the express intention of getting away with it.  You don't need to do that if you were defending yourself.   I could go on and on, but I'll stop there.   I'm curious to see what the defense expert says and how Juan crosses her
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« Reply #28 on: March 01, 2013, 08:19:00 AM »

One other thought.  Jodi doesn't show remorse for killing Travis.  Jodi shows remorse for getting caught.
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Re: THE MERRY MONTH OF MARCH
« Reply #29 on: March 01, 2013, 08:40:48 AM »

Now THIS is reality tv!
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