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  1. Steve Elias

    Most Films An By Actor, Actress And Director In Your DVD Collection

    Off the top of my head... Actor: Harrison Ford Actress: Madeleine Kahn Director: Akira Kurosawa
  2. Steve Elias

    Does this problem with my amplifier make sense?

    One more item: The amp doesn't heat up instantly during DVD play; it seems to take 45-60 minutes to reach problem levels. -Steve
  3. Steve Elias

    Does this problem with my amplifier make sense?

    Thank you all for the help. I apologize for the delayed response; I had a minor emergency that kept me away from the computer. Paul's questions: Are you using the DVD player for CD play as well? A: Yes. If so, does the amp act up then? A: It hasn't acted up in the past, but I haven't used...
  4. Steve Elias

    Does this problem with my amplifier make sense?

    All of a sudden my Rotel RB-985 Mk II 5x100 amp is overheating (I noticed because the audio began distorting and cutting out), but only when the DVD player is the active source. The amp apparently works fine when the satellite is the source. I assume this makes sense, but nevertheless I was...
  5. Steve Elias

    Carnivale (Season 2)...

    I have wondered why Lodz is manifesting in/through Adrienne Barbeau's character, and have assumed from teh beginning that it is the result of the transfer of Lodz's life force to the snake charmer. If so, wouldn't the transfer of some of Brother Justin's life force during the various healings...
  6. Steve Elias

    Question on MS Office student teacher edition?

    Despite the fact that I bought (and still use) the Student/Teacher version two years ago, I'm afraid I won't be much help. As I recall, one limitation to this version is that it will not work with future upgrade versions of Office. If you want to buy a newer model down the line, you will have to...
  7. Steve Elias

    Directors The Complete CRiTeRioN CoLLeCTioN Tournament

    If it's not bad form to join a poll towards the end after venturing into the Polls forum for the first time: Rashomon Black Narcissus If it is bad form, then nevermind (with apologies). -Steve Scanning backwards, I see that several of my favorites have already been given the boot...
  8. Steve Elias

    Is DirecTivo worth leaving DISH?

    Thank you both for the useful info. Does educated speculation suggest anything about a time frame for the MPEG4 conversion? If it might be in the next few months I'll definitely wait. If it's more likely to be a two years off proposition I'll go ahead and get the a PVR/Tivo. I assume no one...
  9. Steve Elias

    Is DirecTivo worth leaving DISH?

    I would like to add a PVR to the system, and the majority of my research suggests that DirecTivo is the best PVR for most people thanks to fewer bugs/problems, an intuitive interface and, perhaps, a superior feature or two. If I stay with DISH I can lease a 510 now, or a 522 in February(?)...
  10. Steve Elias

    Book Shelf Speaker advice

    The North Creek Okaras might be worth a look. I've heard the version with the SS9500 tweeter and was impressed. -Steve
  11. Steve Elias

    Lining Speaker Cabinets with black hole 5?

    Just for the sake of additional opinion on Blackhole 5, check out the following "rant" by John Krutke: http://home.new.rr.com/zaph/audio/whispermat.html -Steve
  12. Steve Elias

    Rachael's recipe for covered music dishes

    I'd offer more suggestions if I could remember any. You don't want the Pretenders/UB40 cover of I Got You Babe, do you? For that matter, UB40's cover of Neil Diamond's Red,Red Wine is still out there. I also suppose you could put together a couple of albums of covers by Dwight Yoakum as most of...
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    Rachael's recipe for covered music dishes

    Two more that I don't recall on anyone's list: Minor Threat covering Steppin' Stone. The already brief Monkees song in less than half the time! Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen covering Hot Rod Lincoln. This is a fun cover of a classic, old-time country song. By the way, the...
  14. Steve Elias

    Rachael's recipe for covered music dishes

    Hi Rachael, Not a fan of U2? I don't recall any of their covers on your lists. Anyway, the U2 cover of Patty Smith's "Dancin' Barefoot" is a favorite of mine, although I've always suspected that Patty Smith's songs are so good anyone can cover them successfully. Also, I recall Dwight Yoakum's...
  15. Steve Elias

    To Classic Rock fans

    Led Zeppelin The Who Queen Rush And thirteen bands tied for the fifth spot... Thanks for the reminder, Jeff and Brian, to pull out my copy of Bridge of Sighs and listen to it yet again. It's been sitting idle for four or five months. -Steve
  16. Steve Elias

    Books/info on using routers?

    Just let me know via email if and when you are interested. I should have my Jasper jig back in the next few days. -Steve
  17. Steve Elias

    Books/info on using routers?

    Todd, If you don't already have a router and just want to make a couple of holes, I can stop by with my router(s) as I live a few miles away in Claremont. Likewise, your welcome to bring your front panels by my hovel if you'd rather cut them here. If you wish, I can let you cut one hole with a...
  18. Steve Elias

    Rush 30th Anniversary Tour...

    I saw the Irvine Meadows show and it was the usual (good)Rush concert, with the exception of Jack Black's on-stage antics which added a nice moment of spontaneity. Black's antics also inspired Alex's LaVilla Strangiato rant and got a chuckle out of Neil. Anyway, the highlight for me is, was, and...
  19. Steve Elias

    What words that people mis-pronounce that drive you nuts?

    It's not the mispronunciations, it's the grammar... As an English Professor I have to let mispronunciations slide or my head would explode. However, I do get a bit steamed when the leader of the free world mispronounces donor [dough - NOR]. On a semi-related note, I think people (especially...
  20. Steve Elias

    Question about what car to rent for a romantic weekend.

    One with a big back seat? :) On a more serious note, if the romance element is good then the car is inconsequential. That said, I generally agree with Jason's comments about convertibles. Given the three cars you mention I'd choose a Ferrari ;). Or, an old classic, preferably of the...
  21. Steve Elias

    Deadwood Episode 9 5/16/04

    Although I would have expected Cy and/or Mr. Wu to have the clothes removed from the kids before they were fed to the pigs, the image of the girls dress in the corner of the pig sty was powerfully sad. I'll miss this show while it's between seasons.
  22. Steve Elias

    Rush and covers?

    I wouldn't have thought. This is a shock for me. I'm having a hard time imagining these songs with Geddy's vocals. Levertheness, I'll check it out. Steve
  23. Steve Elias

    Any Webb Wilder fans out there?

    Hybrid Vigor has been located, ordered, and paid for. I suspect the other albums (Town and Country sounds like fun)will also find there way to my door. Thanks again for the information. Rachael - Your probably right about the great majority of used albums hanging around the Southeast. I've...
  24. Steve Elias

    Any Webb Wilder fans out there?

    Thanks Rachael. Thanks John. I'll start searching for Hybrid Vigor. I did see the mp3 option on the web site, but for reasons I am currently unable to make use of them (it's a story). And yes, Rachael, you have accurately remembered the creedo that I read for the first time a few minutes ago on...
  25. Steve Elias

    Any Webb Wilder fans out there?

    I'm looking for recommendations and advice. I purchased doo dad when I found it in the $4 bin some twelve years ago, and I have been enjoying it ever since. A pleasant find/surprise at a bargain price. I've recently located the official Webb Wilder site and learned that there are at least...
  26. Steve Elias

    Deadwood: "Bullock Returns to The Camp"

    The Powers Boothe character continues to solidify his position as the most evil person in camp. The twist(s) regarding the young brother and sister team were mildly surprising, and certainly took the dark edge off the girl's initial transformation. Quite a "To-do" list is developing for...
  27. Steve Elias

    Best three Worst three Need three

    Martin, Thanks for the reminder re: The Samurai Trilogy. I do own the three, but my brother has borrowed it for so long I forgot about it while typing up my list. As far as Zatoichi is concerned, the titles are on my to acquire list. Finally, as much as I am a fan of Python, I've never warmed...
  28. Steve Elias

    Best three Worst three Need three

    As always, I'm late to the party, but here are my selections for WillKTaylor: Best: Tough call, as most of the collection is strong. However, I will go with... The Seven Samurai 2001: A Space Odyssey Caddyshack Worst: I considered Independence Day, Johnny Mnemonic, Mallrats, Point...
  29. Steve Elias

    Just got Rush tickets!

    I'll go. I haven't missed a tour since I first saw them touring in support of Moving Pictures. Unfortunately, I set up my family vacation well before the tour dates were released, and of course they're playing the Hollywood Bowl for the first time ever while I'll be in Hawaii. Sigh. The wife...
  30. Steve Elias

    It's time for a DAZED AND CONFUSED SE !!!

    This movie captures a fair amount of my high school experience. I wish I could get my hands on a better transfer. Maybe some day... I watched the first episode of CSI:Miami only to be haunted by the "Speed" charater. Finally, it dawned on me: Speed is/was the long haired pot head from Dazed...
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