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I hope you're never in an accident in that thing.

It looks like it got corrected sometime between post #6 and #7 on the 19th Jim. Seems fine now.

I like the Anthology version of "Across the Universe" better than any of the other officially released editions.

One other comment - how much electricity does this thing consume? If you're going to have to plug it in overnight every two or three days, you're going to have a substantial electric bill. Maybe more than the equivalent cost of gasoline for a small Honda Civic or other vehicle.

You do realize how slow a top speed of 40-45 mph is, don't you? You really won't be able to get on expressways in the city, let alone interstates. And I'd bet if you do, you're gonna be honked at for impeding traffic. I'd hate to be in a wreck in one of those, or have any of my loved ones in one, for that matter.

Tampa Bay QB Simms in critical condition Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms was taken by ambulance to a Tampa hospital Sunday afternoon and is listed in critical condition, according to reports by several news sources. There is no indication as to the cause of Simms' medical problems. He was hospitalized a short time after the Buccaneers' last-minute 26-24 NFL loss to the Carolina Panthers. Simms appeared to experience medical problems during the game. He was hit hard several times by Panthers defensive players and was taken out of the game in the third quarter. Announcers said Simms had suffered from dehydration in the 90-degree-plus heat and high humidity in Tampa. But Simms, a former University of Texas quarterback whose father, Phil, also played in the NFL, returned to the game this afternoon and led Tampa Bay on a fourth-quarter scoring drive. Observers reported that he left the field on his own power after the game. Simms was not available for interviews after the game, as he was being attended by trainers and doctors. At his postgame press conference, Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden said of Simms: "He got hit early and he hurt his ribs. We don't know the extent of that, but he played hard today. He played tough and he showed a lot of grit. He really did. It is a credit to him. "He is hurting right now, there is no question. He left the game. I don't know that it was because of his ribs, dehydration or both. He is a very sore and tired man right now, and I am proud of how he hung in there against a very good run defense.'' Simms, 6-4 and 220 pounds, is in his fourth season with Tampa Bay. He was a standout at Ramapo (N.J.) High School and was named USA Today's National Offensive Player of the Year in 1998. He played four years at the University of Texas, although he never really earned the full-time starting job. Amid criticism from fans, Simms shared playing time with Major Applewhite. He was a third-round draft choice in 2003 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Simms played a key role last season in the Buccaneers' run to the NFC South Division championship. He completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,035 yards, with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Happy Birthday! Thanks for contributing to this board, and thanks for the discographical work you've done as well!

Thumbs up for "Mi Gran Pasion" (his first on Messidor), but "Giraldilla" never connected with me. I haven't heard any of his other early recordings.

<--- speaking into collar-microphone... "Can we get a bouncer over here, there's a guy named Ron S who clearly isn't on the guest list..." (Hey, I snuck in with you.) Me?? Couldn'ta been me. I wouldn't wanna belong to any jazz BBS that would want me as a member!

<--- speaking into collar-microphone... "Can we get a bouncer over here, there's a guy named Ron S who clearly isn't on the guest list..."

Chewy Chu Chu Bean Benitez = Contemporary Lady in SF = some professor in England = Aric.

Couldn't say it any better than Flurin did!

Bash the Haggis

It's funny you mention Mike Svoboda - I am family friends with one of his neighbors in the small town he lives in, in southern Germany. I haven't met him, but wish I had during the years I lived in Germany. I knew he played alpenhorn, but didn't realize the extent of his work. Gonna have to check it out a bit.

I agree with that! Heck, become the world's first jazz-alpenhornist!

Volkova kind of looks like the Russian Paris Hilton: ....a.k.a Olga and/or Nadezhda. That particular photo didn't get used as often as some of 'em. (and I stopped after the first page!). I kinda like Harina and Irina

some of the comments on that detective site are kinda funny. paraphrasing one: "I thought something might be fishy after I'd sent her $1900 for planefare and a visa, and she never showed up".

....maybe we all went back in time.

I'm posting this at 8:54 a.m., central standard time. Yet it's showing 3:54 a.m. I checked my board settings, and they're correct. Can i go back to sleep for another couple hours??

There's a blurb at the bottom of this article, on efilmcritic.com. Doesn't say any more than you've mentioned, but seems to confirm it's happening, at least.

I thought the other thread was for picks, like it says up on top.. Ain't this one for general discussion? ****************** Prison Time for Clarett COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon in a deal that would send him to prison for at least 31/2 years to end two criminal cases against him. The plea deal was announced by Franklin County Common Pleas Judge David Fais on the day jury selection was to begin in the robbery case, in which Clarett is accused of holding up two people outside a bar. The concealed weapon charge was from his August arrest after a highway chase with police who found four loaded guns in Clarett's sport utility vehicle after they spiked the tires. Police used pepper spray to subdue and handcuff Clarett, who was wearing a bulletproof vest. The deal is for a 71/2-year sentence with release possible after 31/2 years. Clarett, 22, also agreed to serve five years of probation after the prison sentence. Clarett, who was expressionless throughout the hearing, said he understood that he was pleading guilty and reversing his earlier not guilty plea. "I'd like to apologize for my behavior, and I accept the time that was given to me," he said. After the deal was announced, he looked over at his mother who was sobbing and holding his 8-week-old daughter while sitting next to his girlfriend. Clarett, who lead Ohio State to the national championship in 2002, had been charged originally in the police altercation with two counts of failure to comply with an order from a police officer and improper handling of a firearm, in addition to the concealed weapon charge. Assistant Prosecutor Tim Mitchell said the plea deal is consistent with how his office handles similar cases. "Anyone else would have gone to prison. He's not getting any special treatment," Mitchell said. "As robberies go it wasn't as bad as some I've seen." Defense attorneys left the courtroom without commenting. The case generated intense media coverage to the point where Clarett's attorneys asked the court to pay for a public opinion poll to determine if an impartial jury could be seated for the robbery trial. Fais denied the request. The judge also ordered Clarett to undergo a mental health evaluation. The findings showed that Clarett was competent to stand trial, his attorneys said. Clarett scored the winning touchdown in the second overtime in Ohio State's championship game, but that was the last time he played for the Buckeyes as a freshman. After dropping out of Ohio State, he lost a U.S. Supreme Court case challenging the NFL's requirement that players wait three years after high school before turning pro. The Denver Broncos made Clarett a surprise third-round pick in the NFL's 2005 draft, only to cut him during the preseason.

We got a mighty convoy Rockin through the night. Yeah, we got a mighty convoy, Aint she a beautiful sight?

I think they'll still lose a few games, have no fear, Al. Bledsoe's going to have another bad game at some point, and they'll play Romo, who will also be inconsistent. I think Terry Glenn will be the hands-down MVP of the offense, though. Of course, nobody will notice the QB change because T.O. will be busy hogging the cameras while hawking his new "Love Me Some Me - The Very Best of T.O." DVDs. Otherwise, their defense looked VERY GOOD last night. Held the Skins offense to 3 points. I think they're just going to get better as the seasons rolls on, at least on this side of the ball.

Doh! I got flustered when I saw all those names I guess, didn't notice the location. My bad! Still looks like it was a fantastic show...

Wow, that sounds like it was great! If I'd have known, I might have come up from Corpus for that show. I also missed the Dave Holland show in San Antonio last night (and the Los Lobos show at Antone's in Austin). Was a good weekend for music in TX!