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It's not my field, but fair use doesn't cover it it was in a letter or email. That it was an letter, or email makes it even more of an issue.

Wouldn't someone have had to factcheck it with you and get your permission before it was printed? At least he and whomever was his proofreader were 3/4 on the proper spelling of "Premonitions" .

The deal (yet another terrible signing) was finalized. If he's worth $175 million just imagine what Clayton Kershaw will get with the Dodgers spending money like drunken sailors. I really don't get these seven-year contracts for any position...let alone a pitcher. You're pushing your luck at 5-years. Has there really even been one that didn't turn out to be a disaster in the long run?

Even though I warned you to not fall into the troll's hole....you fell. How can anyone look @ post #12 and not realize you're not dealing with a troll? As in, he either literally started an entire thread and continues to argue about something that post makes very clear he never saw (his "spies" told him about it.), or he really needs help....while acting like 1968 was somehow abnormal...when it was the same any year anyone could check. Once again, step away from the hole. Pitchers and Catchers!

Walk away from the hole. Pitchers and Catchers tomorrow!

JSngry No point wasting your time. I would like to think everyone else knows what is going on.

Has there been a single time when there wasn't a amnesic back in my day by an older generation(s)?

I'm not talking generational differences here, Jim. I am talking about the quality of music has suffered greatly under the weight of the recording industry's need to market product first rather than letting talent be their focus. Basically, I was referring to the Pop [short for Popular] music of Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Barbara Streisand among many, many others. To even suggest there is any realistic comparison to the sheer weight in numbers of piss poor music and performers of this day and age is to not understand the difference between the time periods and the way record companies sought out talent. A perfect example of what I'm talking about is Lady GaGa. She is a marvelous keyboardist and vocalist but she whores herself out to the recording industry with the showtime BS. She has the talent but instead goes for the wads of money the industry gives her just so they can market her glitz to the clueless minions they market to. The focus is no longer on the music it's on the bottom line. Back in the day, the focus was on the music to bring up the bottom line. There is a difference. Agreed. First off like the Oscars....the Grammys were never about quality. They have always been about money and politics. Second off....you talk about quality of music (no matter the year...have you actually looked to see who has somehow been nominated for a Grammy in any genre but they actually won in comparison to who should have been nominated or won?)....then you break off Lady GaGa not only is a marvelous keyboardist, but vocalist (you can't make that up!)....while also pointing like everyone else thinks....she's not only ripping off Madonna's music....but her entire act. That's when she's not ripping off Marilyn Manson. I would love to see if there is a single other person on here who thinks Lady GaGa is "a marvelous keyboardist and vocalist".

Just when has the Grammys, or Oscars ever been about good music or films? You can put together a better list every single year than what even get's nominated.....never mind the stuff that wins. Just when has it not been about sex, glamor and dance? It's like he's Rip Van Winkle.

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"As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion." - Antisthenes

His first solo recording Amours Jarabi.He and Bassekou Kouyate are also on Ali Farka Toure's Savane.

Great to hear he's still around! Now can people stop starting these type of threads until it's actually officially announced? Just what is the rush to be the first to announce someone's death on here?

Loved Dilla's stuff. He was amazingly influential and innovating, but that was in Hip Hop. Like many others he was influenced by Jazz, but calling him a Jazz innovator, is pretty ridiculous. I actually prefer Madlib's Jazz influenced stuff better.P.S. Haven't heard a thing by Glasper that I liked.

Not sure what is funnier the the attempt at a reverse-Sampson haircut or wearing non-prescription glasses.

You see anything with Marsalis and you know how it's going to end up. At least it's the least irritating one. "There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind." - Duke Ellington

Haven't gotten around to listening to the ICP box yet. Will be ordering the Dunmall, but having it shipped somewhere in the states. The prices outside the states have gotten insane. I just read they're also going to stop delivering mail on Saturdays.

Just what is your age again?

There probably is a rule on here about posting threads from other places. As hard as it is to believe, he was even less of a Mensch after the Giants won last year.

There is no way to get around what he did (or better put, didn't do) with regards to AIDS. Many think it's because many believed he was gay. The documentary How to Survive a Plague should be seen.

I completely forgot about that. I can hold off until I am back in the states and get reviews from anyone who buys it.

For you, that's an upgrade from being once again wrong.

Point out where I insulted or threatened another member. The best part is what was edited out of post 208 is what's still now in post 209. My point was there are a lot of people for whatever reason are allowed to still post on here. Including someone who was banned for life on a board that doesn't even have a moderator. Think about that. I have no idea who you're talking about so I can't comment.

And you would be once again mostly wrong....especially when you bring up the ranch.. The seaons of the year when NYC is most visted is in Autumn, Winter, and Spring. It's also the reason they're the most expensive times to visit.