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Ok, I see what you're talking about now. In order for me to do my "rodcasts", I have to have an IP address that doesn't automagically change, so I have a little piece of software called JIP_DYNDNS (no comments Clem ) that makes adjustments if ever it's changed enroute. So, I suppose this means that I have the same thing happen here, but I'm blissfully unaware of it (because the software takes care of that).

A few years ago, I bought an 8-Track rewinder. Non-stop excitement!

Tho it says below that the type of cancer is not known, elsewhere it's reported to be intestinal cancer - doctors having discovered a malignant tumor in her lower intestine. http://tinyurl.com/n3dm2 FORMER "CHARLIE'S ANGELS'' STAR Farrah Fawcett diagnosed a fast-growing tumour 10/07/2006 The actress said she has been overwhelmed by the "outpouring of concern, love, prayers and compassion'' she has received from people around the world. Farrah Fawcett has been diagnosed with cancer, and is maintaining a positive attitude to get through it, she said. "I am determined to bite the bullet and fight the fight while going through the next six weeks of cutting edge, state-of-the-art treatment,'' the 59-year-old former "Charlie's Angels'' star said Friday in a statement released by her publicist, Mike Pingel. "I should be able to return to my life as it was before.'' Pingel did not reveal what kind of cancer Fawcett has but said it was recently diagnosed and involves a fast-growing tumour. The actress, who appeared with her former "Charlie's Angels'' co-stars at an August Emmy tribute to the late TV producer Aaron Spelling, said she has been overwhelmed by the "outpouring of concern, love, prayers and compassion'' she has received from people around the world. "I deeply believe in one's own positive will to overcome even the most daunting challenges,'' she said.

Yes, I've come to that same conclusion many times. Usually, just a look around here confirms that.

Every one of them! - including the LPs - 35 volumes now (Anyone that knows me expects this - ) They are always the primary Mode purchase - Feldman, the secondary. Hard to pick faves - especially for people I don't really know - well, you know what I mean... The MD&Gs I bought kinda out of duty, but I'm less than pleased with the versions. Rod

Yea, I forgot that it's on that too. There's two volumes of that too. I think all three are nice to have, but I'm not averse to comps (unless I'm doubling up). Thanks for the info on "The Last King of Scotland" I want to look at track listings on that. Hope you enjoy! Back to fertilizing the yard...

Yup, I think that "our" era of shoppin' and swappin' tales inside the store is pretty much over. Halcyon days. I don't see the same enthusiasm in the smaller stores. Maybe we need a return to the old Cabaret Voltaire days of sharing the good music (those days: literature) of our modern glitchiness?

Yup, I've got over a hundred of them - including the early LPs. Brian's got em for a good price, but that's my point really.

If FIOS came here (and if it wasn't Verizon), I'd probably make the jump. I'm pleasantly surprised by my AT&T service. They even bumped me up from 3.0 to 6.0 and didn't change my price of $24.99! I'm not sure I understand the "power cycle" idea. Are you saying Jim that you have to turn off and on your modem for some reason? I do that, but only when I want to change my dynamic address to trick a download site - Maybe I get good results because of the nearby hub - about a quarter mile away.

SBC/AT&T offers different levels of DSL speeds - Basic (1.5), Express (3.0) and Pro (6.0)

DSL here in this house. Have friends that are on cable (JSngry?) and I hear about somewhat better speed, but the price and sometimes the problems with cable keep me away. Technically, I'm supposed to be at 6.0 Mbps downloads, but it's closer to 5 and that's fast enuf for me. On uploads, it takes about 10 minutes for every 50MB file. I think your best bet is to ask your immediate neighbors because I hear that distance from the hub has something to do with quality.

Oh, goodness. I didn't realize that it was such a big file. Sorry. Are you on dial-up? I hope you saved the file to listen over and over - OK, you can get it on this funky comp: Never really thought of a BFT really...just never learned how it works. I know the concept (Downbeat, Wire, etc...), but never have checked the O-Forum workings of it I guess.

OK, I'm making assumptions here, but it's been pretty quiet around here this afternoon. I haven't gone out there yet today, but I've got my mind on some things that I'm thinkin' nobody round these parts (D/FW) will touch, so I will leave my goodie grabs later... ...but you can spread your joy here beginning today.

Looking forward to the CD version of the Mike and Phoebe. It's bassist Bill Lee's (father of Spike Lee) band - other family members too. I like it's "black pride" groove. I'll try to find my copy and upload a file.

...and keep playing that Oscar Sulley track - every morning to start yer day! That's an order!

A story: Wednesday night I asked them about a new Brian Eno video. The guy said that they got only one copy of it in and one of the employees has claimed it for himself When I asked if they were getting more in, the guy said that they weren't allowed to do any more orders until the place was sold - "which should be later this month." Still, Mode discs are at $18.98 - same with most new ECMs... I remember a couple of weeks ago standing there with a copy of each of Ornette's and Bennie Maupin's latest discs in my hands trying to figure out if I wanted to pay 18 bucks each for them... sad really....

That's how I read it - today actually. Maybe the prices will be closer to normal. I also got the impression that there was a slight - a veeeeeeeeery slight chance that the bid could go the other way, but I'm not holding my breath... rod

the little man in the corner makes me nervous.

Bye, Bye Tower... SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/131...Bankruptcy.html Friday, October 6, 2006 · Last updated 4:16 p.m. PT Group plans to liquidate Tower Records By RANDALL CHASE AP BUSINESS WRITER An exterior view of a Tower Records store is seen in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 6, 2006. After a lengthy auction stretching over two days, a federal bankruptcy judge on Friday approved sale of California-based Tower Records to Great American Group, which plans to liquidate the music retailer. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) WILMINGTON, Del. -- After a lengthy auction stretching over two days, a federal bankruptcy judge on Friday approved the sale of California-based Tower Records to Great American Group, which plans to liquidate the music retailer. After almost 30 hours of what attorneys described as "robust" and "vigorous" bidding, Great American won with a bid of $134.3 million, beating Trans World Entertainment, which had hoped to continue operating at least some Tower stores, by a single bid increment of $500,000. Peter Gurfein, an attorney representing Tower Records, said the company will be sold for an aggregate of $150 million, including the sale of various leases and properties. Gurfein said Great American plans to begin the liquidation process and going out of business sales on Saturday, which eventually will result in the elimination of the jobs of some 3,000 Tower employees. "This is not an easy decision," said bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon, who nevertheless noted that the Tower debtors and other parties had agreed the bidding process was conducted fairly and in good faith. Tower Records, which has 89 stores in 20 states and owes creditors about $200 million, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in August. In its filing, the company said it has been hurt by an industrywide decline in music sales, downloading of online music and competition from big-box stores such as Wal-Mart. Tower's Chapter 11 filing came two years after initial reorganization that resulted in bondholders forgiving millions of dollars in debt but taking an 85 percent stake in the company, leaving founder Russ Solomon and his family with 15 percent. Solomon founded Tower in Sacramento, Calif., in 1960, starting by selling records out of his father's drug store and eventually opening the company's landmark store on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard in 1969. As part of the bankruptcy auction, the Sunset property will be sold for $12 million. Michael Bloom, an attorney representing Tower's secured trade creditors, urged Shannon to consider the closeness of the bids and the effect that liquidation would have before deciding whether to approve the sale. "We can save this company or we can liquidate it," Bloom argued. "... Sometimes, the highest bid is not the best bid. In this case, your honor, we believe the best bid is the Trans World bid." Trans World, which has about 1,100 mostly mall-based stores nationwide, has recently acquired other music retailers such as Sam Goody and Wherehouse Music, consolidating most of its acquisitions under the FYE name, which stands for For Your Entertainment. Tim Pohl, an attorney representing Trans World, asked the judge whether $500,000 was "a material enough difference" to liquidate a company, as opposed to keeping thousands of people employed. But Jay Indyke, an attorney for Great American, said Trans World and its bidding partners had discussed liquidating inventory and closing about two dozen Tower stores, and that they would not say how many stores they would continue to operate.

M. G. - you need to DANCE on your birthday!!! Oscar Sulley & the Uhuru Dance Band: Bukom Mashie

Say hello to Booker T. woncha?

Also, sometimes it's good to occasionally check where you have spam rerouted. I've found that the sifting isn't always perfect and I'll find a PayPal notice in the trash. R~~

Thanks again guys! Birthdays are invigorating! Kind of a reminder of what you've done (or not ) during the past year. As usual, it's a pleasure to take a break and see what's happening here. (tho it does cost some big bucks some time).

Thanks all! Moving on up the ladder of time... Busy day, but the highlight, so far, was delivered thru the miracle of webcasting. I "attended" an hommage to Nam June Paik with a friend of mine in the audience (within camera range!) who alerted me earlier to the webcast. A tribute program with some wonderful interviews, personal accounts, and lots of rare footage that was presented at the Pompidou. Three plus hours long! Also, loaded up some Braxton to fill most of the rest of the day. After dinner, it'll be time to hook up the new harddrive for the big audio/video dump (500 gigs!), but I think I'm gonna need a nap (pushin' 50, you know... ). Thanks again, Rod