Shaolin Soccer
A few hours after seeing Kung Fu Hustle I did a little research on Steven Chow, The writer /director os Kung Fu Hustle. Didnt take too long to find his history and his older film
Shaolin Soccer In a word.. While its not quite as ground breaking as Kung Fu Hustle. I found it almost as funny, and very good for kids to see.
Rent it, ask me for a copy. However you get a copy.. I highly suggest that you see it..
Its ready to rent at Netflix..
Bob Lee
In Ear Monitors WOW What a concept
After recently reading this
blog from Ken Levy.. I knew he had tapped into something I needed to know more about. The concept of
In Ear Monitors sounds like something from George Carlin, like "Shell Shock" to "Post dramatic Stress Disorder" headphones are headphones.. But then I kept reading....
For months I have been doing google searches on Headphones scouring eBay for something new out of Japan, anything which would actually make my subway ride a bit more stress free. I also wanted to have them small.
The same names always came up :
Sony Etymotic Bose While people swear by their Bose, I couldn't see myself on a subway wearing them. No matter how good the sound was. The Sony's I already own and begun to understand why in ear was so much better than anything sitting outside the ear.. Etymotic seemed like the leader of the group. But still nothing to write a blog about.
Then Ken Levy's Blog changed everything. A new world of headphone comfort and clarity should be in store for me. Today I am off to have a ear casting done to get my very own In Ear monitors . Mine happen to be from
Sensaphonics Who happen to make custom ear molds for your
etymotic if you are on a budget, but want the comfort of a custom ear bud. The prosonic soft2x are made from a soft silicone where the ones Ken talks about are made from a hard acrylic. I am sure both are good. We will see in a few weeks when mine come in.
Bob Lee
The Great Market Debate
No, its not the stock market I am talking about here. Its much more important than what hot stock picks are ending up in your portfolio.
Its what grocery market to you shop at.
The discussion recently came up between me and an associate. Both of us feel strongly about our Markets .
Fairwary foodsvs.
Trader Joes Both markets have something extra to offer the normal weekend food shopper. The shopping experience is by all accounts better at either of these markets than your normal Costco - or generic supermarket.
The Trader Joes experience is something you either love or just don't get. Most of Joe products are ready to eat, or very simple to prepare foods, private lablel products which are of such high to quality that I challenge anyone to find anything close to Trader Joes anywhere in the country. (Maybe something better exists in Nappa Valley, or the south of France.)
What traders is lacking is great produce department. Traders produce is there more of Convenience to the shoppers, but the selection of fresh produce is is not up to par with what you would find at your better supermarkets. (Lucky I live in NY where finding a good local produce stand is within walking distance from anywhere you happened to find yourself in the city. )
As I mentioned I live in NY, and one problem with the Traders in NY is the lack of any liquor or wine, which is other states is what Traders is known for. The wine specials are know to those in the know as
two buck chuck (I guess now its thee buck chuck ) Buy the bottle for a few bucks, you might be suprised as to good quality, and you might just chuck it down the sink. What could be more fun !
But to give the impression that I might be somewhat fair.. Here is a recent clipping of an email I have re Trader vs Fairway foods WAR
"All i can say is the difference of the two is like Peter Lugars to Burger King.
While trader joe's carries some gourmet quarlity items, Fairway is the gourmet bakers, chefs, and much of the many items are made there in this hugh store. While shoping have lunch at the 'cafe' or take a nice hot meal home. Fairway is truely your next experience. exit 45, 1/2 ml."
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Bob Lee
