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[Juniper]

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Raging bull

Now you're just onto biopics. Did you miss the question or just intentionally pulling the rudder?

Missed the music part. I read some that like Straight Outta Compton that I had no idea was about Music.

IMO the biopics about music usually suck.

Perhaps they usually do.  But there are some good ones.  Straight outta Compton wasn't AMAZING but it was good.  I think Love and Mercy was amazing (to me), Sid and Nancy was good also. Nowhere boy was good.  What's Love got to do with it was good, so was Coal Miners Daughter and Ring of Fire. I think music (musician/band) biopics are very rich story telling material.  But it's hard to get them right.

I thought Ray was a good one. Supposedly pretty accurate, too.

I think I saw the first half of that.

[tvguy]

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Raging bull

Now you're just onto biopics. Did you miss the question or just intentionally pulling the rudder?

Missed the music part. I read some that like Straight Outta Compton that I had no idea was about Music.

IMO the biopics about music usually suck.

Perhaps they usually do.  But there are some good ones.  Straight outta Compton wasn't AMAZING but it was good.  I think Love and Mercy was amazing (to me), Sid and Nancy was good also. Nowhere boy was good.  What's Love got to do with it was good, so was Coal Miners Daughter and Ring of Fire. I think music (musician/band) biopics are very rich story telling material.  But it's hard to get them right.

Maybe they usually do because they are about real life. Which is rarely as exciting as fiction.

[tvguy]

I always liked Lynyrd Skynyrd being from back east and a Midwesterner. There's a documentary about them I liked a lot.
Maybe there is a biopic? There should be considering the tragic plane crash after their rise to stardom and then being reborn.

[Juniper]

I always liked Lynyrd Skynyrd being from back east and a Midwesterner. There's a documentary about them I liked a lot.
Maybe there is a biopic? There should be considering the tragic plane crash after their rise to stardom and then being reborn.

There probably is.  I feel like there is.  But can't remember it.

I went to see Bohemian Rhapsody today, since I was just sitting at home doing nothing.  Personally, I feel like it's production value was really stellar and the actor Rami Malek was sensational in the role, but it was kind of a yawner.  I guess true Queen fans must have liked it. It felt like a real fan tribute.  But really from an emotional place and I'm always about does something feel emotionally real, that Straight out of Compton was more engaging. (to a degree).

[tvguy]

I always liked Lynyrd Skynyrd being from back east and a Midwesterner. There's a documentary about them I liked a lot.
Maybe there is a biopic? There should be considering the tragic plane crash after their rise to stardom and then being reborn.

There probably is.  I feel like there is.  But can't remember it.

I went to see Bohemian Rhapsody today, since I was just sitting at home doing nothing.  Personally, I feel like it's production value was really stellar and the actor Rami Malek was sensational in the role, but it was kind of a yawner.  I guess true Queen fans must have liked it. It felt like a real fan tribute.  But really from an emotional place and I'm always about does something feel emotionally real, that Straight out of Compton was more engaging. (to a degree).

But straight out of Compton is about Rap???... YUK IMO it's not even music.

[Juniper]

I always liked Lynyrd Skynyrd being from back east and a Midwesterner. There's a documentary about them I liked a lot.
Maybe there is a biopic? There should be considering the tragic plane crash after their rise to stardom and then being reborn.

There probably is.  I feel like there is.  But can't remember it.

I went to see Bohemian Rhapsody today, since I was just sitting at home doing nothing.  Personally, I feel like it's production value was really stellar and the actor Rami Malek was sensational in the role, but it was kind of a yawner.  I guess true Queen fans must have liked it. It felt like a real fan tribute.  But really from an emotional place and I'm always about does something feel emotionally real, that Straight out of Compton was more engaging. (to a degree).

But straight out of Compton is about Rap???... YUK IMO it's not even music.

Oh, yeah, I hate that music. But that's not the point for me.

[Cuzz]

It's really fascinating how threads evolve around here.  

[Juniper]

It's really fascinating how threads evolve around here.  

I think that's because the rules aren't as important here being as it's so few posters.  I was going to admonish someone the other day for being political in the lounge and realized it really doesn't matter.  These free association conversations are fun and keep things moving.

[Valuesize]

It's really fascinating how threads evolve around here.  

I think that's because the rules aren't as important here being as it's so few posters.  I was going to admonish someone the other day for being political in the lounge and realized it really doesn't matter.  These free association conversations are fun and keep things moving.

The Netflix thread has been off track for almost 20 posts. 

[Juniper]

It's really fascinating how threads evolve around here.  

I think that's because the rules aren't as important here being as it's so few posters.  I was going to admonish someone the other day for being political in the lounge and realized it really doesn't matter.  These free association conversations are fun and keep things moving.

The Netflix thread has been off track for almost 20 posts. 

I really only care when it's political. Because I go to the non political posts for a reason, so if they get political, I'm always disappointed. The place is littered and dominated by them.  I care but I find Trump overwhelming and depressing.  So, I don't mind too much as long as the non political threads stay mostly non political.

[tvguy]

It's really fascinating how threads evolve around here.  

I think that's because the rules aren't as important here being as it's so few posters.  I was going to admonish someone the other day for being political in the lounge and realized it really doesn't matter.  These free association conversations are fun and keep things moving.

I was going to admonish someone the other day for being political in the lounge and realized it really doesn't matter
Not really but there's already a thread here for anything Trump.

Remember when people would say the reason we don't get new members is because when they visit to take a look to many people are arguing?

What about now when they look here and it's almost all about Trump? Not that it really matters, just a thought.

[Juniper]

I know we've probably discussed this in the past, but just to keep everyone reassured, the Livermore lightbulb, (117 years old in June 2018) is still on and lit. ;D




http://www.centennialbulb.org/facts.htm

• Age: 117 years (as of June 2018)
  
• Installed: First installed at the fire department hose cart house on L Street in 1901. Shortly after it moved to the main firehouse on Second. In 1903 it was moved to the new Station 1 on First and McLeod, and survived the renovation of the Firehouse in 1937, when it was off for about a week. During its first 75 years it was connected directly to the 110 Volt city power, (subject to the power outages), and not to the back-up generator for fear of a power surge. In 1976 it was moved with a full police and fire truck escort, under the watch of Captain Kirby Slate, to its present site at Fire Station 6, 4550 East Ave., Livermore, California. It was then hooked to a seperate power source at 120V, and UPS according to Frank Maul, Retired City Electrician. There was one interuption in May, 2013, when the UPS failed and it was off for at least 9 1/2 hours. When it was plugged back in it shined at 60 Watts for a few hours. It has since dimmed to its former 4 Watts. Why is still a mystery.
  
• Proof of Longevity: From local newspaper records; also GE engineers researched it. Was donated to the Fire Department in 1901 by Dennis Bernal who owned the Livermore Power and Light Co.
  
• Vital Statistics: The improved incandescent lamp, invented by Adolphe A. Chaillet, was made by the Shelby Electric Company. It is a handblown bulb with carbon filament. Wattage- Began at 60 watts, currently shines at 4 watts. Left burning continuously in firehouse as a nightlight over the fire trucks. For some research test results on another Shelby bulb go to Annapolis test and then Sandia test.
  
• Recognition: Declared the oldest known working lightbulb by Guinness Book of World Records. Ripley's Believe-It-or-Not in 1972 researched it and declared it the oldest. Charles Kurault of the TV program "On the Road with Charles Kurault" visited the bulb in the 1970s and included it in his book as well. Declarations from the President of the U.S., Congress, Senate, State Senate and Assembly, and Shelby, Ohio. In 2007, and 2012, it was again recognized in Guinness and Ripley's books, and online 2014. 
  

[tvguy]

I know we've probably discussed this in the past, but just to keep everyone reassured, the Livermore lightbulb, (117 years old in June 2018) is still on and lit. ;D




http://www.centennialbulb.org/facts.htm

• Age: 117 years (as of June 2018)
  
• Installed: First installed at the fire department hose cart house on L Street in 1901. Shortly after it moved to the main firehouse on Second. In 1903 it was moved to the new Station 1 on First and McLeod, and survived the renovation of the Firehouse in 1937, when it was off for about a week. During its first 75 years it was connected directly to the 110 Volt city power, (subject to the power outages), and not to the back-up generator for fear of a power surge. In 1976 it was moved with a full police and fire truck escort, under the watch of Captain Kirby Slate, to its present site at Fire Station 6, 4550 East Ave., Livermore, California. It was then hooked to a seperate power source at 120V, and UPS according to Frank Maul, Retired City Electrician. There was one interuption in May, 2013, when the UPS failed and it was off for at least 9 1/2 hours. When it was plugged back in it shined at 60 Watts for a few hours. It has since dimmed to its former 4 Watts. Why is still a mystery.
  
• Proof of Longevity: From local newspaper records; also GE engineers researched it. Was donated to the Fire Department in 1901 by Dennis Bernal who owned the Livermore Power and Light Co.
  
• Vital Statistics: The improved incandescent lamp, invented by Adolphe A. Chaillet, was made by the Shelby Electric Company. It is a handblown bulb with carbon filament. Wattage- Began at 60 watts, currently shines at 4 watts. Left burning continuously in firehouse as a nightlight over the fire trucks. For some research test results on another Shelby bulb go to Annapolis test and then Sandia test.
  
• Recognition: Declared the oldest known working lightbulb by Guinness Book of World Records. Ripley's Believe-It-or-Not in 1972 researched it and declared it the oldest. Charles Kurault of the TV program "On the Road with Charles Kurault" visited the bulb in the 1970s and included it in his book as well. Declarations from the President of the U.S., Congress, Senate, State Senate and Assembly, and Shelby, Ohio. In 2007, and 2012, it was again recognized in Guinness and Ripley's books, and online 2014. 
  

Began at 60 watts, currently shines at 4 watts. 

There was one interuption in May, 2013, when the UPS failed and it was off for at least 9 1/2 hours. When it was plugged back in it shined at 60 Watts for a few hours. It has since dimmed to its former 4 Watts. Why is still a mystery.


  So it's practically burned out? No wonder it lasts and lasts. Also what kills the filament in a light bulb is the heating and cooling so never turning one off is part of why that one still works.

Incandescent light bulbs can be made to last a long time, I think the reason they aren't is partly planned obsolescence and the fact that if they are made to last they aren't as bright.
I used to install traffic signals and I would bring home the bulbs they use because they had a very long life.

I actually have a couple antique light bulbs that still work In the original porcelain pull chain fixtures. They are from the 20's or 30's : Working as an electrician most of my life I have ran across tons of old light fixtures but it's rare to find working bulbs.

[Scrapper]

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[Juniper]

I know we've probably discussed this in the past, but just to keep everyone reassured, the Livermore lightbulb, (117 years old in June 2018) is still on and lit. ;D




http://www.centennialbulb.org/facts.htm

  So it's practically burned out? No wonder it lasts and lasts. Also what kills the filament in a light bulb is the heating and cooling so never turning one off is part of why that one still works.

Incandescent light bulbs can be made to last a long time, I think the reason they aren't is partly planned obsolescence and the fact that if they are made to last they aren't as bright.
I used to install traffic signals and I would bring home the bulbs they use because they had a very long life.

I actually have a couple antique light bulbs that still work In the original porcelain pull chain fixtures. They are from the 20's or 30's : Working as an electrician most of my life I have ran across tons of old light fixtures but it's rare to find working bulbs.

Yes, yes, we know. So do they.

[Cuzz]

I actually have a couple antique light bulbs that still work In the original porcelain pull chain fixtures. They are from the 20's or 30's : Working as an electrician most of my life I have ran across tons of old light fixtures but it's rare to find working bulbs.

Probably due to the ham handed electricians removing them. 

[tvguy]

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You know you wanted to know.

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[tvguy]

I actually have a couple antique light bulbs that still work In the original porcelain pull chain fixtures. They are from the 20's or 30's : Working as an electrician most of my life I have ran across tons of old light fixtures but it's rare to find working bulbs.

Probably due to the ham handed electricians removing them. 

Well yeah
Seriously it's rare to find because you have to find one in a light fixture that's been untouched and hardly used or never used for almost a century.

[tvguy]

I know we've probably discussed this in the past, but just to keep everyone reassured, the Livermore lightbulb, (117 years old in June 2018) is still on and lit. ;D




http://www.centennialbulb.org/facts.htm

  So it's practically burned out? No wonder it lasts and lasts. Also what kills the filament in a light bulb is the heating and cooling so never turning one off is part of why that one still works.

Incandescent light bulbs can be made to last a long time, I think the reason they aren't is partly planned obsolescence and the fact that if they are made to last they aren't as bright.
I used to install traffic signals and I would bring home the bulbs they use because they had a very long life.

I actually have a couple antique light bulbs that still work In the original porcelain pull chain fixtures. They are from the 20's or 30's : Working as an electrician most of my life I have ran across tons of old light fixtures but it's rare to find working bulbs.

Yes, yes, we know. So do they.

Are you now speaking for everyone who reads my post? Or the normal question.. We? do you have a mouse in your pocket

[Cuzz]

I actually have a couple antique light bulbs that still work In the original porcelain pull chain fixtures. They are from the 20's or 30's : Working as an electrician most of my life I have ran across tons of old light fixtures but it's rare to find working bulbs.

Probably due to the ham handed electricians removing them. 

Well yeah
Seriously it's rare to find because you have to find one in a light fixture that's been untouched and hardly used or never used for almost a century.

I knew a remodeling contractor years ago who did a lot of really high end jobs. He collected really old fixtures and other materials from jobs instead of trashing them. His hobby was building things with his collected stuff inside a warehouse he bought. It was the most fantastic pot inspired living room museum thing I've ever seen. Spiral stairs to nowhere made out of gorgeous hardwoods , bars suspended over pools and incredible chandeliers constructed out of old light fixtures, among other things. You would have to see it to really appreciate it.

Wonder whatever happened to it?