The Off Topic Topic

[11B4V]

Before, did you work for a while as a turnkey?  I coulda sworn you were talking about a prison job.

Interviewed with some county and state corrections before I retired. Didnt except their offers though.

[Eddie Teach]

How a slinky resembles a cartoon character running off a cliff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiyMuHuCFo4&feature=g-vrec

[CountDeMoney]

Meh, I wouldn't want to go into corrections either, man.  Granted, you'd probably make Major in 3 years, but it's just not worth it.

[Barrister]

Meh, I wouldn't want to go into corrections either, man.  Granted, you'd probably make Major in 3 years, but it's just not worth it.

My wife did corrections for 4years. It is so not worth it.

[Josephus]

There is no greater rock show than The Wall.

[Ed Anger]

There isn't shit on TV .

[Josquius]

There isn't shit on TV .

Until one has seen Japanese TV one has no right to say that.

[Liep]

Which is the correct way?

"Subtitled in Danish, English and Spanish"
"Subtitles available in Danish, English and Spanish?

[Admiral Yi]

Which is the correct way?

"Subtitled in Danish, English and Spanish"
"Subtitles available in Danish, English and Spanish?

#2 gives the sense one has to ask for subtitles first.

"Complimentary toiletries available upon request."

[Liep]

Which is the correct way?

"Subtitled in Danish, English and Spanish"
"Subtitles available in Danish, English and Spanish?

#2 gives the sense one has to ask for subtitles first.

"Complimentary toiletries available upon request."

Thanks!

[Syt]

Instead of watching the UEFA EC final, I will instead spend my Sunday evening watching this:

http://www.pekingopera.eu/en.html#a03

About Red Cliff
About the Production

NCPA's grand new adaption of the Peking opera epic Red Cliff premiered at the one-year-anniversary of the performing arts' venue in 2008.

Red Cliff is part of the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms - the latter being one of the "Four Great Classical Novels" of Chinese literature. Written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is set amidst the turbulent years near the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms' era. Based on the legendary tale of the battle at Red Cliff, the opera tells the story of how the two kingdoms of Shu and Wu enter into an alliance in order to defeat the Kingdom of Wei.

From the stage to the big screen and back, the tale has been retold through various art forms over and over again - though never losing its charm. NCPA's new stage interpretation with its strong cast including the country's top performers as well as a first-rate team for stage and costume design has won critical acclaim for its soul-stirring arias and its abundant aesthetic stage design.

Unlike traditional Peking opera in which the props mainly include a table and two chairs, director Zhang Jigang and stage designer Gao Guangjian decided to create a more lively experience of art by choosing a set which lends mainly from Western opera conventions. Following the general Peking opera endeavor to reflect the Zeitgeist - also by means of the latest technical achievements - Zhang and Gao strived to enrich the stage design by adapting visual and audio effects from the film genre to the requirements of a stage set.

The most striking result of integrating a variety of new art forms into this production has been an incredibly young audience taking an interest in a seemingly out-of-date topic. Thus, the production manages to live up to NCPA's principal object: reviving Chinese stage art in a modern context and fostering the understanding of the young generation towards Chinese cultural heritage.

Since the critically acclaimed 2009 broadcast in New York's Times Square, the international community's attention has been drawn to this NCPA masterpiece.

About Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Romance of the Three Kingdoms, written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is acclaimed as one of the "Four Great Classical Novels" of Chinese literature. It is a historical account set amidst the turbulent years near the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history, starting in 169 and ending with the reunification of the land in 280.

The story (part historical, part legend, and part myth) chronicles the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, who tried to replace the dwindling Han Dynasty or restore it. While the novel actually follows hundreds of characters, the focus is mainly set on the three power blocs that emerged from the remnants of the Han Dynasty - to eventually form the three states of Wei, Shu, and Wu. The story deals with the plots, battles, intrigues, and struggles of these states in their efforts to achieve dominance for almost 100 years.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms also gives readers a sense of how the Chinese view their history in a cyclical context. The famous opening lines of the novel summarize this very view: "It is a general truism of this world that anything long divided will surely unite, and anything long united will surely divide."

Red Cliff Synopsis

In the winter of the Thirteenth Year of Jian-an Reign of Emperor Xian (Han Dynasty, 208 A.D.), the mighty warlord Cao Cao strives to conquer the territories South of the Yangtze River. As news spread, the civil officials of the kingdom of Wu intend to surrender, whereas the military forces prepare to offer resistance. Encouraged by Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu and Xiaoqiao – all willing to sacrifice their lives in combat for their country – founder of the Wu kingdom, Sun Quan, decides to ally with Liu Bei, founder of the Shu kingdom, to defeat the agitator Cao Cao. The decisive battle takes place at Red Cliff, where Cao's army is defeated and forced to withdraw to the North.

[Tamas]

Watching opera instead of the EC final is incredibly gay, Syt

[Syt]

Watching opera instead of the EC final is incredibly gay, Syt

I'm secure enough in my sexuality to not care. 

Besides I don't really care for the EC this year (though I used to follow all major tournaments (WC/EC) with zeal in the past). For sports I follow baseball and wait for (American) football season to start.

[Sheilbh]

I like the film and the games so I'm sure that'll be amazing.

[Eddie Teach]

Watching opera instead of the EC final is incredibly gay, Syt

Both are equally gay. :pigdog: