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[TCB]

Four!

[TCB]

Four!

Gee, John, don't you hate people who do that?

[MBarnum]

DR TCB, I don't want to miss congratulating you on 20 years of sobriety! We here at HHW are grateful that you took that step all those years ago, 'cause otherwise we might never have had the opportunity to know you!!

We love you, TCB!

[singdaw]

Thanks, DRs Ron Pulliam and MBarnum!

[singdaw]

Well said, DR MBarnum.


We do indeed love DR TCB!

[George]

Well said, DR MBarnum.


We do indeed love DR TCB!

AGREED!! 

[MBarnum]

DR George, I did not watch the Miss America pagent last night...in fact haven't watched that one nor Miss Universe in at least 20 years. Oh how I used to love watching Miss Universe as a kid. I always rooted for Miss Japan and Miss Iceland!

The winner of this year's Miss America is a stunner,that is for sure.

[MBarnum]

Saw an interesting article today about the hateful, racist twitters posted after her win. I know that American's are not known for there knowledge of geography, but seriously....these idiots were posting about how angry they were that an Arab Muslim won Miss America! Oy. (She is of Indian ancestry and is a Hindu).

And at least one Conservative pundit was angry that this gal won over the blonde, tatooed, gun shooting/hunting contestant, saying that the contest is rigged by the liberals who hate the true American values that the gal he liked possessed.

[MBarnum]

So did anyone watch THE NIGHT THE WORLD EXPLODED (1957) this weekend? I have only watched about half of it, so far, but it is kind of a fun old B movie.

Rather contemporary in ways, as the scientists in the movie talk about how the world is imploding because we have abused the earth and its resources.

[George]

Saw an interesting article today about the hateful, racist twitters posted after her win. I know that American's are not known for there knowledge of geography, but seriously....these idiots were posting about how angry they were that an Arab Muslim won Miss America! Oy. (She is of Indian ancestry and is a Hindu).

And at least one Conservative pundit was angry that this gal won over the blonde, tatooed, gun shooting/hunting contestant, saying that the contest is rigged by the liberals who hate the true American values that the gal he liked possessed.

THEY are what's wrong with America.

[KevinH]

Hello. What an awful day in Washington, DC.  As Kate mentioned I don't work near the Navy Yard but it was still too close for comfort.  Of course, something like that could happen anywhere.  My heart goes out to the families of those killed.

[KevinH]

Glad to hear your therapy is going well, DR elmore!

[KevinH]

BK:  Is your other player the Oppo 93?  Which region "mod" do you have?  Mine's the one that plugs in either on the back or inside, and I have it on the back.  You do the code-and-restart thing to change BD regions, and it's always all-region for DVDs.

Yes, the Oppo  93 - I can't remember the instructions that came to do the all-region thing - it's on a paper I have in the den, but I've never changed it after I set it.  That player always works fine - but the cheap five year old Samsung is done.

I can also recommend cheap Panasonics.  Mine was wonderful but I passed it on to someone when I got the Oppo.

So, just in case we have the same add-on:

Remove disc, close drawer, wait for "No Disc" message on screen.
On remote, press "DIMMER" three times, then press "MUTE" once, then press "1" or "2" (for Region A or B).
Don't do anything else.  Just turn player OFF.

Turn it back on, and Bob should be your uncle.  If he isn't your uncle, then it's probably a different mod, but let's hope...

On my Toshiba multi-region Blu-ray player, the DVD regions switch automatically.  There's nothing that you need to do.  For Blu-ray discs, you turn the device off, hit "1" for Region A, "2" for Region B or "3" for Region C, then you turn it on.  That's it!  I've actually tried it with a disc in the drawer and without a disc in the drawer and it worked either way.

George, if you have a chance can you check for the model number of your Blu-ray player?

[bk]

Back from a fun lunch with Nick Redman and then a good meeting after it.  Got two Stan's donuts for later, picked up some packages and now I'm home.

[ChasSmith]

Oh my god.  Mustn't think about Stan's Donuts.  Mustn't...think...

...about Stan's peanut butter donuts...

[George]

BK:  Is your other player the Oppo 93?  Which region "mod" do you have?  Mine's the one that plugs in either on the back or inside, and I have it on the back.  You do the code-and-restart thing to change BD regions, and it's always all-region for DVDs.

Yes, the Oppo  93 - I can't remember the instructions that came to do the all-region thing - it's on a paper I have in the den, but I've never changed it after I set it.  That player always works fine - but the cheap five year old Samsung is done.

I can also recommend cheap Panasonics.  Mine was wonderful but I passed it on to someone when I got the Oppo.

So, just in case we have the same add-on:

Remove disc, close drawer, wait for "No Disc" message on screen.
On remote, press "DIMMER" three times, then press "MUTE" once, then press "1" or "2" (for Region A or B).
Don't do anything else.  Just turn player OFF.

Turn it back on, and Bob should be your uncle.  If he isn't your uncle, then it's probably a different mod, but let's hope...

On my Toshiba multi-region Blu-ray player, the DVD regions switch automatically.  There's nothing that you need to do.  For Blu-ray discs, you turn the device off, hit "1" for Region A, "2" for Region B or "3" for Region C, then you turn it on.  That's it!  I've actually tried it with a disc in the drawer and without a disc in the drawer and it worked either way.

George, if you have a chance can you check for the model number of your Blu-ray player?

I just wrote myself a note to check when I get home.  Someone I work with (I think) also asked me to find out what model I have, but I can't remember who that was.  I HATE it when that happens.

[Kate]

DR Kevin, I'm so glad you are safe at home.

Prayers to the victims and their families.

[Kate]

The hubby and I went to visit my friend who was seriously ill, but now is much better.

The hubby made chili (The Best) and I picked up some fresh Italian bread, an apple pie and  mums.

We had a nice visit.

Soon I will relax and continue reading Kritzer Time which I find fascinating and just love!

[George]

And speaking of the movie version of "Into the Woods" (I'm sure someone somewhere in the world was )...Annie's Lilla Crawford Will Be Little Red in Into the Woods Film, Featuring New Song by Stephen Sondheim.

Lilla Crawford, who originated the title role in the 2012 Broadway revival of Annie, will play Little Red Riding Hood in the Disney feature film adaptation of Into the Woods, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures confirmed Sept. 16. It was previously reported that YouTube personality Sophia Grace Brownlee would play the beloved fairytale character.

According to Disney, production on the film began last week, featuring an award-winning production team led by Rob Marshall ("Chicago," Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"), who helms the film, based on the Tony-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides music and lyrics — including an all-new song for the big-screen adaptation.

[Jane]

DR TCB, I don't want to miss congratulating you on 20 years of sobriety! We here at HHW are grateful that you took that step all those years ago, 'cause otherwise we might never have had the opportunity to know you!!

We love you, TCB!

You have beautifully expressed my/our feelings. 

[elmore3003]

Does anyone have a clue as to who the current mumbling spokesman for Time Warner Cable may be?  Is he a famous jock? I refuse to believe someone that bad could be a working actor.

My back is killing me. I had a workout today at therapy. I'm going to CASTLE 5, chilling out, and hopefully will be asleep by 10pm.

[MBarnum]

Move vibes for you, DR Elmore. It is no fun being in pain like that, I am sure! In fact it has to be miserable.

[MBarnum]

It appears that actor Mike Road died back in April at age 95.

The name may not be familiar but anyone who watched cartoons in the 60s or 70s, would recognize his voice, and his face would be familiar to viewers of 1950s/60s tv shows.






He is very well known for being the voice of Race Bannon on JOHNNY QUEST. (I am pretty sure that Race Bannon was my first crush as a small child).

[Jane]

Saw an interesting article today about the hateful, racist twitters posted after her win. I know that American's are not known for there knowledge of geography, but seriously....these idiots were posting about how angry they were that an Arab Muslim won Miss America! Oy. (She is of Indian ancestry and is a Hindu).

Aside from stupid it is sad.

[Jane]

Hello. What an awful day in Washington, DC.  As Kate mentioned I don't work near the Navy Yard but it was still too close for comfort.  Of course, something like that could happen anywhere.  My heart goes out to the families of those killed.

How close?  After DR Kate's comment I looked how far away Craig is.  30 minutes was a happy distance for me.

[Jane]

Got two Stan's donuts for later, picked up some packages and now I'm home.

What did you get?  We haven't been to Stan's in way too long. 

[Jane]

Oh my god.  Mustn't think about Stan's Donuts.  Mustn't...think...

...about Stan's peanut butter donuts...

Those are good and possibly Keith favorite now.  I still like the apple fritters best.

[TCB]

T.O.D., Part 2


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[Jane]

My back is killing me. I had a workout today at therapy.

Sometimes PT days that hurt the most left me with the best improvement a day or two later.  I hope this is the case for you.

[Jane]

It appears that actor Mike Road died back in April at age 95.

The name may not be familiar but anyone who watched cartoons in the 60s or 70s, would recognize his voice, and his face would be familiar to viewers of 1950s/60s tv shows.

He is very well known for being the voice of Race Bannon on JOHNNY QUEST. (I am pretty sure that Race Bannon was my first crush as a small child).

He was very good looking.

Keith walked by while I was reading this and recognized him.