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Post by rockynv on Jan 3, 2017 0:38:39 GMT -5
And everyone wonders why California is so tough on there air can you really blame them? I guess China's top leaders figure if a few thousand die they wont be miss with all the Millions they have. The numbers appear to be 1.4 to 1.6 million per year dying with the danger being for entire areas to become unlivable so more than a few thousand. They waited way too long to change their ways and are paying the price to catch up however they are now making the effort and the problem now has their full attention. A tough daily situation to be living with. Yes it almost happened here yet you still see naysayers wanting to delete systems designed to protect the air from their bikes patting themselves on the back for their ingenuity. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 2, 2017 9:17:10 GMT -5
The estimates are that there are 1.4 to 1.6 million people who die in China every year due to the air pollution being so bad. Here are some recent pics:    One can only imagine what its like to have your children rushed home from school or have a family member die because the air was too polluted to safely breath. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 2, 2017 8:06:02 GMT -5
China started off the new year with an Orange Air Quality Alert for most of Central and Northern China leaving them one step from a full shutdown of Manufacturing, Construction and Schools. Currently Airports and Transportation are now shut down or have delays while on the Orange Alert. www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/01/02/world/asia/ap-as-china-smog.html?_r=0This has got to be tough and the health costs along with upgrades to factories to reduce emissions are probably going to hit hard for years to come not to mention the impact to families suffering respiratory ailments. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 2, 2017 7:52:29 GMT -5
A lot of actors (even those that thought they could dance) probably got some excellent schooling when Gene Kelly was involved. Some don't realize his continued involvement in film as director of such as "Hello Dolly".
Bing Crosby and Perry Como once commented on the lack of significance in modern music:
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Post by rockynv on Jan 1, 2017 22:31:40 GMT -5
Don't know of Allan Williams, but William Christopher's was always my fave MASH character. A story about Singin' in the Rain, that Debbie Reynolds told. She couldn't really dance before that movie. She said Gene Kelly originally hated her, did NOT want her cast because of her inability to dance, and would work her over and over on every dance until her feet hurt so badly she would sit and cry. Glad everyone stuck at it 'cause it sure is one of those perfect gem of a movie. >'Kat And Donald OConner was originally more of an acrobat but they both stuck with it and what came out is indeed a classic. I hate it when the play it on the late show and cut out parts like the elloquition lesson with the "Moses Supposes" bit. What Gene Kelly taught them really launched both their careers into new horizons and served them well for the rest of their lives. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 1, 2017 22:20:20 GMT -5
Loved Fanfare for the Common Man by ELP. .. You are aware that this is technically a remake? Aaron Copland composed the original for full symphonic brass plus percussion. It's one of those songs where the percussion is treated like an actual section, rather than a background supplement to the wind instruments. >'Kat You could possibly thank Keith Emerson for that as when he would practice his classical piano for college Greg Lake and Carl Palmer would join in so for a gag they would throw some of that into their live performances which to their surprise was very well received so it became a regular feature. Here they are doing Coplands Hoedown: |
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my bike
by: rockynv - Jan 1, 2017 22:03:30 GMT -5
Post by rockynv on Jan 1, 2017 22:03:30 GMT -5
My first bike was a Motobecane Mobyette which is what the orange chopper was based on. The variator and clutch were combined on the engine and it had a fixed driven pulley so the engine was on a hinge with a big spring to adjust the belt as it went through its drive ratios. That is why the muffler was the shorty wrapped around from the exhaust port to the underside of the engine as it had to pivot with the engine and could not be bolted to the frame. When the variator was opened the muffler pointed down at an angle while when closed during high speed operation it was at an upward angle. The exhaust tip pointed off to the side possibly toward the chain but its been over 45 years so....
They were fun little light bikes but highly restricted when they got to Massachusetts with its 25 mph speed restriction for mopeds.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 1, 2017 10:37:33 GMT -5
Yesterday saw the passing of Allan Williams who gave the Beetles their start and even drove them to their gigs in his old van. They repaid him initially by decorating his basement.
William Christopher from Mash was lost to Cancer yesterday too.
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Post by rockynv on Dec 31, 2016 21:58:41 GMT -5
Loved Fanfare for the Common Man by ELP. I loved that is was the theme music for CBS Sports Spectacular for years. My favorite ELP tune was From the Beginning, or something to that effect. It was mainly acoustic guitar, with a few solos on the synthesizer and electric guitar. Never understood why it was omitted from the ELP greatest hits album. Lucky Man, From The Beginning and C'est La Vie really highlighted what he could do with those 200 Series Gibson's that he was so fond of. Lucky Man (they almost did not record this but made it a last minute addition to fill out the time left for a full album): From The Beginning: C'est La Vie: Visiting Gibson Guitar Studio for a party where he was presented with the newest Gibson 200's and played unrehearsed: |
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Post by rockynv on Dec 31, 2016 11:11:35 GMT -5
My daughters came home one day and told me how nice the Flight of the Phoenix was and when they told me who was in it I realized it was a flash bang CGI remake and I had to do something about it. We started watching the originals together and they now seek them out on their own. What the older movies lacked for in technology they more than made up for with actual acting. They were worn out after watching the original Flight of the Phoenix in Glorious Black and White with Jimmy Stewart, Sir Richard Attenboro and Ernest Borgnine since the acting kept them involved instead of the special effects keeping them from falling asleep.
Here is an interview with Ernest Borgnine's take and reaction to not having young folks know who he was:
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my bike
by: rockynv - Dec 31, 2016 10:53:14 GMT -5
Post by rockynv on Dec 31, 2016 10:53:14 GMT -5
According to DOT my Lance Vintage was classified a 150cc Highway Motorcycle and my Aprilia Sport City 250 is a 250cc Highway Motorcycle. Cruiser, Sport Bike, Dirt Bike or Scooter are all just a subclass of Motorcycle.
"The Bike" or "The Aprilia" is how I refer to the Sport City while my 1978 124 Spider is "The Spider" or "The Fiat".
After one jaunt on the Interstate in the far left lane as a pillion those that are prone to call "The Aprilia" a Moped are singing a different tune. Some refer to it as "Insane!"
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Post by rockynv on Dec 30, 2016 5:44:20 GMT -5
That law still appears to be describing the 2 or 3 hp 49cc bike which is capable of 35mph or less which does not describe the almost 6hp SR50. The Drunk Cycle in most areas is restricted to below 25mph and is more like a motor assisted bicycle. If I were Mr Tockney and helped pen the new law to allow liquor cycles to be ridden by those that need to get to work but do not have a valid drivers license I would not support a case involving using an SR50 under that provision since it falls outside the intent of that particular law.
Indiana is a bit over the top allowing Liquor Cycle to be applied to a 35 mph bike giving drivers who through their own habitual law breaking and misconduct have lost their privilege to drive a motorized vehicle. I would not want a habitual law breaker riding a power assisted bicycle at over 20 mph in my town around my wife and children that is for sure.
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Post by rockynv on Dec 29, 2016 13:13:15 GMT -5
Sad that so many don't know the great leading ladies but then fame is fleeting and fickle to be sure. Watch Singing in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown which are Classics. She worked in TV until last year and her career spanned 60 years. Death of ones children is hard to deal with at any age. I may check those out. Here's a small sample: |
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Post by rockynv on Dec 29, 2016 5:27:57 GMT -5
On an item that small they will usually put then in an envelope and send them in the mail. They are right across town from me so if I get my order in before noontime I will receive it the next day or I have the option of just paying over the phone and picking up my order from the receptionist at the front desk.
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Post by rockynv on Dec 29, 2016 5:24:16 GMT -5
Now Carrie Fisher's mom, Debbie Reynolds (actress) passed away. Never heard of her, but thought I'd add it here. Sad that so many don't know the great leading ladies but then fame is fleeting and fickle to be sure. Watch Singing in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown which are Classics. She worked in TV until last year and her career spanned 60 years. Death of ones children is hard to deal with at any age. |
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