Topic: HIGH AND LOW (Read 69958 times)

bk · « **Reply #30 on:** January 08, 2005, 06:45:38 AM »

It's getting light out, or at least as light as it's going to get this morning.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 08, 2005, 06:46:14 AM »

MR BK - I emailed the Evil Kurt about your Apple questions, he may email you if he is around.

bk · « **Reply #32 on:** January 08, 2005, 06:46:58 AM »

I nosed around but didn't see anything about the keyboard, except options for different languages.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 08, 2005, 06:51:29 AM »

Or this link may help you some....lots of resources here.

http://macs.about.com/cs/faqs/

Jrand73 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 08, 2005, 06:55:37 AM »

Both the screen and key backlight can be adjusted via shortcut buttons located at the top of the keyboard. If left on auto, they both adjust automatically for the lighting outside. If it gets dark, the screen dims to save battery life. If you're in a sunlit room, the screen will default to maximum brightness in order to be visible.

bk · « **Reply #35 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:02:34 AM »

Ah, that's why the screen was dim when I got up. I had to punch it up. It looks like the F9 and F10 buttons might be the keyboard thing. I wonder if i should try one of them - I'm always afraid to try buttons when I'm not sure what they do.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #36 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:03:02 AM »

Quote from: S. Woody White on January 08, 2005, 03:02:02 AM

They have a picture of one of the waiters presiding over the dining room on page 108. Perhaps our esteemed BK will recognize him!

Ah the joy of combination printer/scanners:

der "searcher-of-unnamed-waiters" Brucer

Jrand73 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:06:17 AM »

Hmmmmmmmm

bk · « **Reply #38 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:08:23 AM »

One of our favorite Musso and Frank waiters. I believe he's waited on the Pogues and I several times.

bk · « **Reply #39 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:08:56 AM »

Well, it's light out. And the rain has slowed to a trickle.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:09:44 AM »

No definitive answer on which key to use.....maybe the Instruction book can help....is there an index?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #41 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:13:04 AM »

Quote from: bk on January 08, 2005, 07:02:34 AM

- I'm always afraid to try buttons when I'm not sure what they do.

How long did it take you to operate a pair of "501"s?

Danise · « **Reply #42 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:17:17 AM »

Morning all! I’m amazed by the number of posts already. Wow!

I only drive when I have to. Florida doesn’t have a great public transportation system. The Park and Ride I take to work only runs Monday thru Friday and there are only 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. I’ve had to run to catch that 2nd bus a few times.

BK, did you read my suggestion about the Benjamin’s world pictures?

Big HUGS to DR Ann! I can understand the need.

I forgot to tell you all about the Limbo contest I won when I was kid. It was at the local skating ring and I won a coke and a candy bar.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #43 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:19:58 AM »

Quote from: George on January 08, 2005, 12:44:48 AM

Today's topic is the 444th topic!

222 more and then - Armageddon!

der "can't wait for the partay" Brucer

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #44 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:26:14 AM »

Back from brekkies.... Oatmeal and blueberries (frozen) - I think DR Panni has had some influence on me. And, yes, the blueberries are from Trader Joe's.

I've gone ahead and gargled with salt water. My throat feels a little bit better. I also took my temperature - textbook, 98.6. And now I'm sucking on a zinc lozenge.

...Isnt' this just too too exciting?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #45 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:31:01 AM »

Quote from: Joey on January 08, 2005, 04:01:54 AM

It's true that this is the deepest it's been. It's the worst flooding in 100 years in some areas of southern Indiana who just got hit with the two feet of snow before Christmas. I am seeing water in places I have never seen it my entire life.

Sounds like a good time for this two-acter:
If the Good Lord's Willing & the Creek Don't Rise: A Comedy in Two-Acts
By: Pat Cook

der Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #46 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:32:27 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on January 08, 2005, 07:26:14 AM

Back from brekkies.... Oatmeal and blueberries (frozen) - I think DR Panni has had some influence on me. And, yes, the blueberries are from Trader Joe's.

And now I'm sucking on a zinc lozenge.

...Isnt' this just too too exciting?

Maybe for the lozenge

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #47 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:37:21 AM »

Quote from: Michael Shayne on January 08, 2005, 04:21:36 AM

I am sure there is going to be a nice long list of B & D songs,

B & D songs on a family-friendly site?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:38:04 AM »

derBrucer - it's too late....the crick dun rose!

Michael · « **Reply #49 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:40:37 AM »

Let's see if this works as the link for the Lost Horizon: The Musical's trailer.

http://videodetective.com/home.asp?PublishedID=480476

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #50 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:45:14 AM »

I almost forgot... Bacharach!

I played for a production of "Back to Bacharach and David" a few years ago. I liked all of the songs in the show - and most of the arrangements. Shortly after that, I treated myself to that Bacharach Box Set, "The Look of Love". Some fun stuff in there too.

As for individual songs:

Do You Know the Way to San Jose? - The number of times I heard this question asked of me while growing up... Almost as much as the opening of the Star Spangled Banner, "Jo-o-se can you see..."

Kentucky Bluebird (Message to Martha/Michael)
Knowing When To Leave
Anyone Who Had A Heart - All those meter changes!
One Less Bell To Answer
I Say A Little Prayer
Alfie
Trains and Boats and Planes
A House Is Not A Home
Wishin' and Hopin'
Whoever You Are, I Love You - I love playing this song!
Walk On By
24 Hours from Tulsa

bk · « **Reply #51 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:54:04 AM »

Danise, tell me your suggestion about the photos again - I may have missed it in the plethora of postings yesterday.

I'm having so much fun importing music into iTunes. It's so easy, and I'm making wonderful playlists. Here's a question: Once you've dragged stuff into a playlist, can you reorder it or do you just have to use "shuffle play"?

bk · « **Reply #52 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:54:26 AM »

I'm soooooo tired.

Panni · « **Reply #53 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:57:13 AM »

Congrats on the great opening night, TCB!

Panni · « **Reply #54 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:02:41 AM »

Happy Birthday, DR Elvis (you never know).

Excellent breakfast choice, DR Jose.

The rain seems to have settled down. Going to take the Wonderdog for a walk during the lull. Then shower and write. Won't be posting much (or at all) during the day. Laters!

Matt H. · « **Reply #55 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:12:32 AM »

Yep, I love "The Look of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer" the most of the single songs. Like bk, I love the entirety of PROMISES, PROMISES. Every song is a winner.

I wish I could share in the enthusiasm for ANY of the songs in LOST HORIZON, but I can't.

I remember when Ross Hunter was on Merv Griffin's talk show after AIRPORT premiered to huge business, and Merv asked him what his next project was going to be, and he answered it was going to be a musical version of LOST HORIZON with the score by B/D. The audience oooed and ahhed (so did I; it sounded like a fabulous idea.) It's a movie and score that just put me instantly to sleep

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #56 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:16:23 AM »

Quote from: Hisaka on January 08, 2005, 04:49:17 AM

Is there any penalty for trespassing traffic rules concerned with using your cell phone while you drive in your place???

Here is a link that discusses Global Cell Phone Bans

excerpts:

California   No   Bill to introduce ban failed Feb 1998 - car rental companies required to offer guidance on cell phone use. New study requested from Jan 2002 - but failed to move from the Assembly Transportation Committee

Delaware   No   A driver can already be prosecuted for "inattentive driving" - which can include using a cell phone. Studies into the issue have been requested

District of Columbia   Yes   Banned from July 2004

Florida   Partial   State Attorney General said that cities can set local regulations - July 2001. Overturned by Governor Bush..

Illinois   No   School bus drivers are banned - no other laws.

Indiana   No   Ban proposed by State Sen. Rose Antich Carr - Jan 2004

Maryland   No   Bill to ban dropped Feb. 2001. New proposal in the House, proposed by Delegates Arnick and Mandel

New Jersey   Yes   Banned from July 2004 - the fine is up to US$250

New York   Yes   Ban effective from Nov. 2001

North Carolina   Being debated   Study into the effects of cell phone usage while driving being carried out.

Oregon   No   A new bill enacted in Jan 2002 forbids the local governments from implementing their own cell phone ban.

Pennsylvania   Partial   Local cities have their own laws - state legislation pending

Virginia   No   Bill failed in Dec. 1998 - but it only applied to school bus drivers. Passed a bill in Aug. 2001 to look for any impact on safety by the use of a cell phone while driving.

Washington   No   Bill to introduce ban failed Jan 2001

Australia Yes Banned in all states - fines vary though

Japan Yes Ban imposed Nov. 1999

Canada Variable Banned in Newfoundland (Dec2002) fines up to US$180

And so it is written.....

der Brucer

Matt H. · « **Reply #57 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:16:29 AM »

I guess my letdown over my non-date last night was theraputic for sleep. I got 8 1/2 hours, the most I've slept for one night in a long, long time.

Matt H. · « **Reply #58 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:17:54 AM »

Glad to read your opening was such a success, DR TCB. Congratulations and good wishes for the rest of your run.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #59 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:22:16 AM »

Good morning, fellow dear readers.

The California rain is headed our way. Again.

Tomorrow is a marathon, which will close many streets in the Phoenix area. From the map it appears that I will be pretty much boxed in. Don't know how I'll get to church tomorrow.

That's about all I have to say.

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