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  2. What do our linguistic "traditionalists" think of this?

    in Miscellaneous - Non-Political

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    Twenty years ago was 'google' a verb? Now if I say I 'googled' something everyone knows exactly what I mean.

    Yes, but that does not make it proper.

    Everyone knows what "LOL" means. Is it now part of the lexicon?

    I can guarantee you that one will get further in life by effectively communicating in a cogent manner. Opening up a cover letter, for instance, with "Hey Yo, I googled your company and...." will get you nowhere 100 out of 100 times.

    Please, everybody stop the bullshit.

    I would imagine that 'Dear Sir, I learned about your company from an internet search utilizing Google" would merit the same response. You are arguing the spoken vernacular should not be substituted for 'proper' written English. OK, fine. But that hardly negates the development of new words as essential for effective communication in a quickly changing and complex society. I can't imagine anyone at this point opposing the verb google.

  6. Teaching Jazz

    in Miscellaneous Music

    Posted · Edited by md655321

    Ive done it a few times already, but I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. I teach US History at a magnet school for arts (musicians, writers, visual arts, dance) and Im getting to about the jazz age again. Preferably we'd spend a month straight on the importance of jazz, but I suppose I should cover WWII and Vietnam eventually too.

    I usually show videos of Louis and Duke, and listen to a bit of pre-jazz pop music fluff. I focus on swing, improvisation, and, most importantly, African-Americans use of art to hold on to their humanity during the Jim Crow era. Especially easy to do with the celebratory nature of Louis' music.

    Anything else that you might think is a good idea? Any other teachers who have done this?

    P.S. Darko still has a shot with the Wolves. Gonna be his year, I swear.

  10. The Holy Grail of Jazz

    in Miscellaneous Music

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    FWIW, when talking of the holy grail of jazz, talk of anyone 'cept Bolden is - to me- just silly. And that's not a judgment on my part of the merit of the many artists mentioned on this thread, nor my interest in hearing any of the suggestions. Fact is, all those cats we have heard one way or another.

    Think of how many Monk, Coltrane, Diz, and Bird records we've all heard. Still, those Town Hall and Carnegie Hall records were spectacular, and still quite revelatory.

    Would love to hear Trane and Wes, but I seriously doubt it exists.

  16. Sports: NBA 2007-2008

    in Miscellaneous - Non-Political

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    Stons are dominating. Their bench looks massively improved, with Maxiell improving, Stuckey proving to be very good, and Aflalo and Hayes doing well enough. The starters are getting rest too. I figure the Celtics will be fully worn out by the ECF, so the Pistons have a good chance at losing in 5 games in the finals.

  17. Radiohead's new album

    in Miscellaneous Music

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    I bought this download last night for the princely sum of £3.45. I thought that was a fair price considering I've bought pretty much everything Radiohead have put out and have seen them live twice!

    I managed to extract the files and convert them into AAC at 320kBps for the iPod and for a burn.

    I'll make a nice (recyclable :P ) slipcase and burn it again onto a printable CD-R.

    It's impressive stuff but still feels like they're scrabbling to get out of the post-Kid A shake up.

    I'm not sure if I'll go for the big box. I'm very much into aesthetics and it'll certainly look nice on the shelf but given that I only listen to rock music occasionally I'm wondering if it will be unnecessary. Now if someone can tell me the SQ will be better..... that's a different story.

    Why convert the mp3 files to AAC? Doesn't ipod handle mp3?

    yeah but the bigger files sound better!

    Um, no they don't. Not when converted from smaller files. You can not regain that lost information, in fact you are just losing more information.

  19. Miles - On the Corner and Beyond

    in Mosaic and other box sets...

    Posted · Edited by md655321

    Thanks to the lovely internets, im giving this a spin right now. 'Minnie' really is a weird one, very much a discoish tune.

    Im familiar with most of the previously released material. The unedited stuff is great. I'd imagine it will take a while to sink in. Of course, I have loved all electric (up to 75) Miles, so this is no different.

    Im digging the subdued vibe of Peace/Mr. Foster. Definitely not an 'On the Corner' feel, but fairly revelatory compared to most (all?) other Miles from that period.

  24. Grado SR 60

    in Audio Talk

    Posted

    Almost certainly the best headphones for the money. The pads can be a bit abrasive on the ears, and the sound can be a bit aggressive. They will certainly be a world of difference from 202 in a very good way.

  25. DVD with good commentaries

    in Miscellaneous - Non-Political

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    Fight Club has a great commentary track with Ed Norton waxing philosophic about the film with Brad Pitt just making jokes. Entertaining and informative!

    Mel Brooks commentary tracks are almost universally awful. He just sits and laughs along with the movie.

    I need to go back and listen to some others, its been a few years since I made it a priority to listen to them.

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