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Thanks dudeI've been neglecting the music forum lately
No music of 2014 then?
I suppose I should though hey.. it's nearly February
Did someone say shrimp on a barbie?
Happy Australia day mate (Y)
Funny, I had some barbequed prawns (ironic we don't even call them shrimp here 
) last Christmas, which was one of the few times I've actually had them like that <_<
o_O
It's also funny how there's perfect space there for an extra person
Maybe that's what it was there for.. take your photo with The Simpsons.
Weird anyone would throw that out though.. people would be all over that on ebay <_<
About 'The Master': Yes, it is excellent, and is a must-see like 'There will be Blood'. Check my signature: I've rejuvenated my thread. If you see one scene from it, see this one:
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I googled those foods and the 'yeast extract' spread looks like something people eat in a post-apocalyptic world....the wiki describes it as being a food processing waste product except repackaged.....In the US we have Spam cans/wonder bread/yellow cheese/hot dogs and in Britain they have their terrible 'Bully Beef'. 
How is Kangaroo meat? Have you eaten Crocodile meat?
This is 'Outback Steakhouse' a big US restaurant chain that claims the Aussie theme... 
But there's nothing in the menu that stands out as being anything other than standard steakhouse fare:
http://www.outback.com/docs/default-source/standard-menus/mainmenu.pdf?sfvrsn=2
Ah, so did you see the film? I found it to be very rich, superbly acted, superbly directed and loaded with uncomfortable psychological realism. It is an important film due to its originality and subject matter. At a more personal level, I have some distant family members that are members of an eccentric well-financed cult like Scientology.
As far as cinematography goes, I thought PTA did a more impressive job with 'There will be Blood'. There were many memorable scenes there, and TWBB was my favorite theater experience since 2007.
But the acting and casting in 'The Master' was more fluid, and we had two outstanding yet complementary performances by Hoffmann and Phoenix. TWBB was a bit marred by Paul Dano, and the strength of Daniel Day'Lewis' acting & personality tended to overpower everyone else into props. Both films are excellent and among my favorites since forever.
Donny, tell me about Australian food... :morning:
Check out the below: My VLC snaps from 'The Master'. Remind you of Burial at Sea? It should!
Shot on 70 MM stock, which is what QT would have used for his new western, had he gone on to make it. Would have looked gloriously beautiful.
So I spoke to an aussie colleague of mine. She in fact confirmed that what you were saying is true and it apparently stemmed from this advert....
I googled those foods and the 'yeast extract' spread looks like something people eat in a post-apocalyptic world....the wiki describes it as being a food processing waste product except repackaged.....In the US we have Spam cans/wonder bread/yellow cheese/hot dogs and in Britain they have their terrible 'Bully Beef'.
How is Kangaroo meat? Have you eaten Crocodile meat?
This is 'Outback Steakhouse' a big US restaurant chain that claims the Aussie theme...
But there's nothing in the menu that stands out as being anything other than standard steakhouse fare:
I thought Pavlova is Australian dessert but now that I googled it, it seems like it's from New Zealand? 
^Yes, we often steal awesome New Zealand things and claim them as our own 
Donny, I have a question about learning computer programs.
I have this new statistical software that I'm learning to use and I wonder if you could give me your view on how you would expedite the learning process. I have a few of those 900 page manuals, of course but I don't really want to go that route. I don't have the time, and I don't think it'll be efficient. I've watched hours of tutorials on it (which helps, but isn't the same as actually using it) already.
As of now, I'm tinkering through the countless functions, and just getting a mental map of the whole system, and experimenting on stuff on my own. I have a enormous cache of files that I use as reference.
So what's your method of quickly learning new programming and new software?
I thought Pavlova is Australian dessert but now that I googled it, it seems like it's from New Zealand?
They look like creme cakes, and like the cake I bought. I hoped I'm not mistaken, hunny...? However, the bakery did not label them as pavlova.
http://www.bellazon.com/main/topic/15416-food/page-38
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Don't forget Aussie fries....!
Yeah Vegemite is pretty nasty.. they have Marmite in the UK too, which is kind of similar but I don't think it's as salty <_<
I've only had kangaroo a couple of times before, and it was some time ago. My memory of it was not being particularly nice, nor tender.. but it mightn't have been cooked properly. I haven't tried crocodile.
That menu is kind of funny. I suppose anything "on the barbie" is instantly Australian
One thing to note though - if we're talking burgers - is that our "...with the lot" usually includes egg and beetroot.
This 'Vegemite' reminds me of wheat gluten/seitan. High in protein so it can be used as a meat substitute.
I've wondered if Kangaroo had a strong idiosyncratic taste. Beef does, as do lamb. Personally, I can't stand lamb meat. Is kangaroo meat freely available in supermarkets, and how does its price compare to other meats?
I've heard that Moose is actually quite good and easy to get used to.
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BTW, my Constance gallery has reached 900, and this makes her full career review the largest one I've ever made for a single model. She is a very consistent model. <3
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Speaking of weird food, the Chinese eat Sea Slugs: (for their Adam??). I was gifted a small box of them as a joke........
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1. Crocodile 2. Kangaroo 3. Aussie burger
Gee, I don't really know. I think for something like Photoshop, the best and most effective way is to just learn by doing - experimenting and more importantly following tutorials to achieve the thing you're trying to achieve. That way you'll acquire a knowledge base of techniques, tips and tricks which you can build upon and apply to many other things. I don't know how effective or efficient that would be for the type of software you're talking about though. Regardless, I think learning it by using it in practical situations will instill a deeper understanding of the ins and outs, rather than trying to learn it all via a manual. Maybe that's bad advice thoughDonny, I have a question about learning computer programs.
I have this new statistical software that I'm learning to use and I wonder if you could give me your view on how you would expedite the learning process. I have a few of those 900 page manuals, of course but I don't really want to go that route. I don't have the time, and I don't think it'll be efficient. I've watched hours of tutorials on it (which helps, but isn't the same as actually using it) already.
As of now, I'm tinkering through the countless functions, and just getting a mental map of the whole system, and experimenting on stuff on my own. I have a enormous cache of files that I use as reference.
So what's your method of quickly learning new programming and new software?
Pavlova is mostly mirangueThey look like creme cakes, and like the cake I bought. I hoped I'm not mistaken, hunny...? However, the bakery did not label them as pavlova.
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Don't forget Aussie fries....!
This 'Vegemite' reminds me of wheat gluten/seitan. High in protein so it can be used as a meat substitute.
I've wondered if Kangaroo had a strong idiosyncratic taste. Beef does, as do lamb. Personally, I can't stand lamb meat. Is kangaroo meat freely available in supermarkets, and how does its price compare to other meats?
I've heard that Moose is actually quite good and easy to get used to.
Kangaroo is not as widespread as the more common meats, but it's not hard to get in most supermarkets - you can find it in fillets, mince, sausages, etc. In general I think it's cheaper than say beef.
Did you actually eat the slugs? How were they? 
It just wanted a bowl of Cheerios 
Wait, I thought cats only ate Frosties 
^ Apparently not 
And the next time your parents say "don't play with your food", just tell them you are creating a work of art
^ 
Hey don, the perfect movie and dinner date combo:
Donny, I have a question. What do you like about Magnolia and what did you get out it?
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Thanks for your input on this:
Gee, I don't really know. I think for something like Photoshop, the best and most effective way is to just learn by doing - experimenting and more importantly following tutorials to achieve the thing you're trying to achieve. That way you'll acquire a knowledge base of techniques, tips and tricks which you can build upon and apply to many other things. I don't know how effective or efficient that would be for the type of software you're talking about though. Regardless, I think learning it by using it in practical situations will instill a deeper understanding of the ins and outs, rather than trying to learn it all via a manual. Maybe that's bad advice though
Kangaroo is not as widespread as the more common meats, but it's not hard to get in most supermarkets - you can find it in fillets, mince, sausages, etc. In general I think it's cheaper than say beef.
Did you actually eat the slugs? How were they?
That is interesting, especially the fact that it is cheaper than beef.
No, I never ate the slugs. I just left them in a box and in the refrigerator for a while. Every so often, I'd take it out and look at it for a few seconds, and then put it back in the refrigerator. I dunno, when I look at the slugs, I have the similar apprehension that I have when I look at worms. It's a very mild fear and disgust.
According to what I was told, the slugs themselves do not have a taste. They, in fact,, easily absorb the flavors that surround them. In this fashion, they are like Octopus and Squid (which I actually enjoy) except even more permeable. But I simply couldn't try them. The shape and color of the organism is very off-putting since I am phobic of worms.
PS I am uploading 5 more galleries and your Daniella link... : ) I have the links already and I have to make the posts later..
http://www.bellazon.com/main/topic/44606-cult-icons-junkyard/page-22
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Nothing really interesting or funny to say... Just stopping by to show you some love 
There isn't much I don't like about it. The cast is phenomenal - from the main ensemble down to the minor players. The characters are all wonderfully realised and well fleshed out, and the narrative really pulls you along as it weaves in and out of each of their stories. At its core I suppose its themed around love, death, regret and redemption and how the characters are dealing with some/all of these things in different ways. At times it's quite raw and often deeply human, and just resonated really strongly with me from start to finish. The cinematography is beautiful, and the soundtrack is wonderful (much of it done by the great Aimee MannDonny, I have a question. What do you like about Magnolia and what did you get out it?
) - both perhaps coming to the fore in the famous "Wise Up" montage, which still gives me chills
I like that you kept putting them backNo, I never ate the slugs. I just left them in a box and in the refrigerator for a while. Every so often, I'd take it out and look at it for a few seconds, and then put it back in the refrigerator. I dunno, when I look at the slugs, I have the similar apprehension that I have when I look at worms. It's a very mild fear and disgust.
According to what I was told, the slugs themselves do not have a taste. They, in fact,, easily absorb the flavors that surround them. In this fashion, they are like Octopus and Squid (which I actually enjoy) except even more permeable. But I simply couldn't try them. The shape and color of the organism is very off-putting since I am phobic of worms.
You surely kept them longer than I would have 