The new version of the best Javascript library on the web is now available: jQuery 1.4. Resig and his posse are claiming significant performance improvements.
After testing with the plugins used by LGF I’m going live with the new version.
The only problem I encountered was with BlockUI, which the LGF Blog uses for popup modal dialogs. Upgrading to the latest version of BlockUI was the solution. (Famous last words.)
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jordash1212 Sat, Jan 30, 2010 6:42:28pm |
I hope this helps render the page more quickly.
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darthstar Sat, Jan 30, 2010 6:45:50pm |
Congrats on the upgrade, Charles. It'll be interesting to see how the static analysis tools I use work with the new JS version.
Feel free to email me if you like.
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 6:59:03pm |
I'm so glad our Lizard Overlord likes this stuff.
It means he gives us the bestest toys, er, tools!
Yay! And thank you!
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NJDhockeyfan Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:07:14pm |
I had some trouble earlier and had to refresh a few times. Charles was probably updating the site. Thanks for continually making this place better Charles!
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The Shadow Do Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:20:07pm |
I have not the slightest idea what Charles just said.
I think I will just go hide in the weeds and contemplate the meaning of, Oh, uh, something...
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jaunte Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:22:23pm |
re: #5 The Shadow Do
I have not the slightest idea what Charles just said.
Me either, but when Charles says he's testing a better frammitz, it's probably good for all of us.
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The Shadow Do Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:29:27pm |
re: #6 jaunte
Me either, but when Charles says he's testing a better frammitz, it's probably good for all of us.
gol dang it, you said frammitz. I am so schtooopid...
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The Sanity Inspector Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:30:17pm |
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
-- Arthur C. Clarke, "Profiles of The Future", 1961
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What, me worry? Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:36:32pm |
Did you change the User Info pop up menu? (clicking on the avatar). It looked a bit different a bit ago. Nice!
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What, me worry? Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:43:10pm |
Oh nm, it's a bit different from the spy.
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windsagio Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:45:48pm |
re: #10 marjoriemoon
MM, is that a hand or a flower, or both? (your avatar)
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Bob Dillon Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:47:14pm |
re: #8 The Sanity Inspector
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
-- Arthur C. Clarke, "Profiles of The Future", 1961
I posted an article in "technology" top side a bit ago ... this and more was buried in it.
Magic indeed and this was 2003.
On April 2nd 2003, during the second Gulf war, a hundred or so Iraqi
armoured vehicles approached a far smaller American reconnaissance
unit south of Baghdad. Responding to a call for help, a B-52 bomber
attacked the first 30 or so vehicles in the column with a single,
historic pass. It dropped two new CBU-105 bombs, and the result
shocked the soldiers of both sides?and, soon enough, military
observers everywhere.
While falling, the CBU-105 bombs popped open, each releasing ten
submunitions which were slowed by parachutes. Each of these used mini
rockets to spin and eject outward four discs the size of ice-hockey
pucks.
The 80 free-falling discs from the pair of bombs then scanned the
ground with lasers and heat-detecting infra-red sensors to locate
armoured vehicles. Those discs that identified a target exploded
dozens of metres up. The blast propelled a tangerine-sized slug of
copper down into the target, destroying it with the impact and the
accompanying shrapnel. The soldiers in the 70 vehicles farther back in
the column surrendered immediately.
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What, me worry? Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:47:35pm |
re: #11 windsagio
MM, is that a hand or a flower, or both? (your avatar)
It's a Hamsa, the Hand of God. It's really a talisman, good luck charm and quite fashionable these days.
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Decatur Deb Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:47:50pm |
Thanks, Charles. Is the little block of Frank Zappa quotes to the right of my screen a feature or bug?
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What, me worry? Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:51:36pm |
re: #13 marjoriemoon
It's a Hamsa, the Hand of God. It's really a talisman, good luck charm and quite fashionable these days.
I mean, I've seen them on jeans, necklaces, earrings. Artistic thing too. I tried making some with clay beads, millefiori design which are super fun to make if you like crafting. The hamsa didn't come out well with clay. I've seen them done in metal or glass too (for hanging on a wall).
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Silvergirl Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:51:39pm |
re: #13 marjoriemoon
It's a Hamsa, the Hand of God. It's really a talisman, good luck charm and quite fashionable these days.
My SIL sent me a note card with a version of that on the front.
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What, me worry? Sat, Jan 30, 2010 7:56:53pm |
re: #16 Silvergirl
My SIL sent me a note card with a version of that on the front.
It's probably more in the park with the red string bracelets! Which are fun to wear, too. I have a hamsa keychain on my purse. I like the design.
Here they call it the Hand of Miriam, which I remember hearing. There's an explanation there, too, of the origin.
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:25:51pm |
re: #19 windsagio
lol what can you say on the subject?
Nothing..I'm watching a completely juvenile movie...SuperBad..
Funnier than hell....One of those it's so stupid it's funny movie..Which is hard to do in movies...Usually stupid movies are just..well stupid...
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windsagio Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:26:50pm |
re: #20 HoosierHoops
I've heard that's brilliant.
I'm worse tho, I'm watching South Park reruns, waiting for it to be time for work :p
/Working weekend graves wreaks hell with your social life :(
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:32:25pm |
re: #21 windsagio
I've heard that's brilliant.
I'm worse tho, I'm watching South Park reruns, waiting for it to be time for work :p
/Working weekend graves wreaks hell with your social life :(
The first time I had ever seen South Park was at my parents house about 10 years ago.. I walk in and they are watching a cartoon with kids cussing in it..
I really thought they had gone senile or something...( Mom and Dad are watching Cartoons...Call somebody)
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windsagio Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:33:22pm |
re: #22 HoosierHoops
I actually hated the show until about a year ago, then all of a sudden it clicked. Now I have the converts zeal >>
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:36:30pm |
re: #22 HoosierHoops
The first time I had ever seen South Park was at my parents house about 10 years ago.. I walk in and they are watching a cartoon with kids cussing in it..
I really thought they had gone senile or something...( Mom and Dad are watching Cartoons...Call somebody)
And now YOU are watching it!
'Just sayin'.
LOL!
Hiya Hoops!
Hope today finds you well?
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windsagio Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:37:20pm |
re: #24 Floral Giraffe
heh some of the best things on TV now are cartoons >
I hate primetime dramas.
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The Sanity Inspector Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:37:58pm |
re: #12 Bobibutu
I posted an article in "technology" top side a bit ago ... this and more was buried in it.
Magic indeed and this was 2003.
On April 2nd 2003, during the second Gulf war, a hundred or so Iraqi
armoured vehicles approached a far smaller American reconnaissance
unit south of Baghdad. Responding to a call for help, a B-52 bomber
attacked the first 30 or so vehicles in the column with a single,
historic pass. It dropped two new CBU-105 bombs, and the result
shocked the soldiers of both sides?and, soon enough, military
observers everywhere.While falling, the CBU-105 bombs popped open, each releasing ten
submunitions which were slowed by parachutes. Each of these used mini
rockets to spin and eject outward four discs the size of ice-hockey
pucks.The 80 free-falling discs from the pair of bombs then scanned the
ground with lasers and heat-detecting infra-red sensors to locate
armoured vehicles. Those discs that identified a target exploded
dozens of metres up. The blast propelled a tangerine-sized slug of
copper down into the target, destroying it with the impact and the
accompanying shrapnel. The soldiers in the 70 vehicles farther back in
the column surrendered immediately.
Nice shootin', Tex!
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:38:29pm |
re: #24 Floral Giraffe
And now YOU are watching it!
'Just sayin'.
LOL!
Hiya Hoops!
Hope today finds you well?
Hi sweetie...No I don't watch south park..It was a shock to see the folks watching it...I'm watching Superbad.. crazy funny on a cold saturday night..
How are you?
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:40:41pm |
re: #25 windsagio
heh some of the best things on TV now are cartoons >
I hate primetime dramas.
Heh! I hate (said in my best Cato the Elder voice!) teevee!
I'm an intertubes fan!
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The Sanity Inspector Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:40:52pm |
Since we're in a tech thread, here's a widget that I think would be a useful addition. You know the Jump To Bottom and Back To Top links, at the top and bottom of the comments? How about having a floating pair of buttons that do the same thing, that always stay in the browser window, gliding with you as you scroll up and down the page?
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windsagio Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:41:43pm |
re: #28 Floral Giraffe
Once I started working in a group home again, I got sucked back in. Nothing else (legal) to do :P
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:42:02pm |
re: #27 HoosierHoops
I got a whole day full of compliments about my mad skilz and abilities.
It was fun! I like the rewards that go with a lot of work!
(Paraphrasing Hoopster) Wheeee!
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:44:40pm |
re: #31 Floral Giraffe
I got a whole day full of compliments about my mad skilz and abilities.
It was fun! I like the rewards that go with a lot of work!
(Paraphrasing Hoopster) Wheee!
You are a wonderful lizard!
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Daniel Ballard Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:50:10pm |
There have been topic over my head. Usually AGW technicalities. This one is so far over my head I'm calling myself out. Just lurking.
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:51:02pm |
re: #32 HoosierHoops
It's always nice to have your hard work and studies recognized.
I'm now, offically, a FLOWER judge!
WOOHOO, as my dear friend Collen would say!
How's it in Hoopsterville?
You packing for the "big move" yet?
(You're going to have SUCH a good time!)
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:52:58pm |
Hey, CHARLES!
When I post a comment, it's missing the "icon buttons" on the top right. When I reload, they are there.
NOT complaining, just informational only!
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:56:08pm |
I didn't mean to kill the thread.
Really, I didn't.
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 8:59:52pm |
re: #34 Floral Giraffe
It's always nice to have your hard work and studies recognized.
I'm now, offically, a FLOWER judge!
WOOHOO, as my dear friend Collen would say!How's it in Hoopsterville?
You packing for the "big move" yet?
(You're going to have SUCH a good time!)
Thank you..I am excited...I'm parking my car at pops house in Yountville and giving him the keys..This is sweet revenge for him..I always trashed his cars in High School...(I'll be right back)
*wink*
I think Nikki is coming to live with me for a year in Singapore..She is living in Vacaville not doing shit out of UC Davis...It will be nice for Winston and I to have Nikki hanging out in Singapore
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Dark_Falcon Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:02:16pm |
re: #36 Floral Giraffe
I didn't mean to kill the thread.
Really, I didn't.
You didn't. Most people are just watching the trainwreck downstairs.
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:04:36pm |
re: #37 HoosierHoops
Winston still has that open invitation to my So. Cal residence, if his trip to the far East isn't worth the quarrantine times. He'd LOVE my park. It's across the street. He can go there 3-4 times a day. No pool though...
I hope Nikki does join you!
YOU'RE GONNA HAVE SUCH A GOOD TIME!
Yes, I meant to scream that.
(Are you packing yet. Get on it!)
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:05:11pm |
re: #38 Dark_Falcon
You didn't. Most people are just watching the trainwreck downstairs.
Holy Shit..I just went to look..
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Dancing along the light of day Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:05:44pm |
re: #38 Dark_Falcon
You didn't. Most people are just watching the trainwreck downstairs.
Off to check out the train wreck!
LOL!
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:10:38pm |
re: #39 Floral Giraffe
Winston still has that open invitation to my So. Cal residence, if his trip to the far East isn't worth the quarrantine times. He'd LOVE my park. It's across the street. He can go there 3-4 times a day. No pool though...
I hope Nikki does join you!YOU'RE GONNA HAVE SUCH A GOOD TIME!
Yes, I meant to scream that.
(Are you packing yet. Get on it!)
Weee! Yes plans are going on.. I'll store my stuff back home in Napa Valley this Fall including Winston till he can come over.. This is a great opportunity for Nikki..Fresh out of College with a shitty job..Come live with pops in Singapore for a year...It's going to be so much fun
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windsagio Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:16:00pm |
clean, and getting dressed, it still going?
/not allowed to look back over there.
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:17:58pm |
re: #43 windsagio
clean, and getting dressed, it still going?
/not allowed to look back over there.
Are you kidding? I'm not going back there without a radiation suit...
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Sheila Broflovski Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:18:59pm |
re: #38 Dark_Falcon
You didn't. Most people are just watching the trainwreck downstairs.
I am not a looky-loo, but somebody down there is having a meltdown and it's not pretty.
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jaunte Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:19:20pm |
re: #44 HoosierHoops
Are you kidding? I'm not going back there without a radiation suit...
Ai can haz mat?
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Daniel Ballard Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:19:28pm |
re: #41 Floral Giraffe
OMG
I went, I saw, I bailed.
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windsagio Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:19:55pm |
re: #44 HoosierHoops
lol fair enough.
I desperately wanted to post this list (100 greatest kids tv shows) but I don't have time to actually discuss it since I'm out the door in 5 minutes.
All I can say is that its wrong to say 'Hong Kong Phooie' is substantially better than 'Sesame Street'
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:23:27pm |
re: #48 windsagio
lol fair enough.
I desperately wanted to post this list (100 greatest kids tv shows) but I don't have time to actually discuss it since I'm out the door in 5 minutes.
All I can say is that its wrong to say 'Hong Kong Phooie' is substantially better than 'Sesame Street'
That list is so wrong...
But since you are leaving in 5 minutes I'll wait 10 minutes to trash you and that list..
*Wink* Have a great day
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windsagio Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:24:10pm |
re: #49 HoosierHoops
TOO SOON!
I caught you!
/yes the list is very wrong.
Thanks tho, you guys have a good night :)
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:25:52pm |
re: #50 windsagio
TOO SOON!
I caught you!
/yes the list is very wrong.
Thanks tho, you guys have a good night :)
Be well...
And Safe
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Dark_Falcon Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:26:29pm |
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Van Helsing Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:27:41pm |
re: #12 Bobibutu
The CBU-105 is just sweet.
Total demoralization to an armored column.
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SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:32:33pm |
re: #17 marjoriemoon
It's probably more in the park with the red string bracelets! Which are fun to wear, too. I have a hamsa keychain on my purse. I like the design.
Here they call it the Hand of Miriam, which I remember hearing. There's an explanation there, too, of the origin.
Muslims call it the Hand of Fatima--it goes back a long way as a protective amulet in the Middle East.
I'm quite fond of them.
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SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:33:27pm |
re: #38 Dark_Falcon
You didn't. Most people are just watching the trainwreck downstairs.
I just left. I feel queasy.
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:34:31pm |
re: #55 SanFranciscoZionist
I just left. I feel queasy.
Don't worry ..I have coffee and Snacks on this thread...
Good Grief
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Bob Dillon Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:35:49pm |
re: #53 Van Helsing
The CBU-105 is just sweet.
Total demoralization to an armored column.
The latest iteration is just stunning!
A kinder, gentler future
The CBU-105, however frightening, may actually point the way toward less violent warfare.
Cluster munitions which release bomblets to cover a wide area are banned or tightly restricted by an international convention. But the CBU-105 and its cousins, known as sensor-fused weapons, are considered legal because very few discs remain unexploded on the battlefield.
Those that fail to detect a target are supposed to self-destruct in the air. The trigger batteries of those that do not
will quickly die, so duds are unlikely to kill civilians later.
Crucially, the manufacturer of the CBU-105, Textron Defense Systems, of Wilmington, Massachusetts, is improving sensors to allow the weapon to distinguish the heat signatures of cars, buses and homes from those of military hardware. If there is such a thing as a humanitarian bomb, this might be it.
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Daniel Ballard Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:37:09pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:39:06pm |
re: #58 Rightwingconspirator
Wow. Downstairs
A time out would be helpful there I think.
"To them I'm sure it was a big deal."
LOL
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Mad Al-Jaffee Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:41:47pm |
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Sheila Broflovski Sat, Jan 30, 2010 9:51:42pm |
re: #54 SanFranciscoZionist
Muslims call it the Hand of Fatima--it goes back a long way as a protective amulet in the Middle East.
I'm quite fond of them.
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 10:02:50pm |
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Mad Al-Jaffee Sat, Jan 30, 2010 10:07:30pm |
re: #55 SanFranciscoZionist
I just left. I feel queasy.
Sometimes this blog reminds me of middle school.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Sat, Jan 30, 2010 10:15:50pm |
re: #64 jaunte
Good one, but as a Flaming Carrot fan, that movie was really disappointing.
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Digital Display Sat, Jan 30, 2010 10:20:23pm |
The Sea Hawk (1940) British privateer (Errol Flynn) raids Spanish ships..
4 Star!
I'm Checking it out... a 4 star B&W movie at 1Am....
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Dark_Falcon Sat, Jan 30, 2010 10:21:02pm |
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Mad Al-Jaffee Sat, Jan 30, 2010 10:22:54pm |
After watching one of those cable true crime shows about the mafia in Vegas, I have to post this:
It's been too long since I've seen Casino.
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austin_blue Sat, Jan 30, 2010 10:48:27pm |
re: #66 HoosierHoops
The Sea Hawk (1940) British privateer (Errol Flynn) raids Spanish ships..
4 Star!
I'm Checking it out... a 4 star B&W movie at 1Am...
Score by Erich Korngold. Escaped the Nazis and moved to Hollywood. Made the rent with film scores but was a classically trained composer. His Violin Concerto #1 is killer bee.
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austin_blue Sat, Jan 30, 2010 10:49:28pm |
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