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I like it as well (see my comment in post #2 above)

I don't see any list of titles on that webpage. (your link is for email by the way, not to an actual webpage).

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Bonds tied Babe Ruth today... I'm going to be really sad if/when he breaks Hank Aaron's record. Aaron to me epitomizes dignity and class, and is a worthy hero. Bonds simply isn't.

Spurs are playing like crap in the first half of this game. Plus there have been some real ticky-tack fouls called on Duncan. And there was a foul on Udrih at the end of the half, that was never called. But the Spurs couldn't even get an inbounds pass in time. I don't think they're focused or hungry enough. I hope they prove me wrong in the 2nd Half.

SS1 - the video on my link shows it a little better, I think. No telling how many different cameras are rolling at any point in a game, but it's a little different angle than the one on the youtube link.

Al - I agree with your sentiments on Bayless in general. But Terry DID punch Finley...in the jewels. Here's the video: Terry Punch I don't think the league had a choice but suspend him. edit - click on the "Slow Motion Look at Jason Terry's Punch" choice, for a better view and discussion...

From enjarecords.com: I believe they basically split part of the catalog and each continue to sell their portion. Winckelmann's seems to be the more active of the two (?) Horst Weber Enja site Matthias Winckelmann Enja site Appears you can purchase titles from the Winckelmann site, but not the Weber site at the moment.

Interesting Skip Bayless article on ESPN.com... Cuban's in Charge of this Series by Skip Bayless LeBron! Sorry, just wanted to keep your attention for six letters. This isn't about LeBron. Goodbye. No, forgive me, this is about the defending National Basketball Association champions. That's all. Just about the team that has won two of the last three titles and three of the last seven. About the team a majority of analysts picked (in October and again in April) to win it all this season. About the -- for the clueless out there -- San Antonio Spurs. Yes, about the non-LeBrons, the Team Everyone Wants to Go Away, the one that bores people to fears -- fears of "please don't let the Spurs ruin another NBA Finals." Forget the Alamo. So why in the name of Davy Crockett am I writing about the team that as of a couple days had about as much chance of surviving as those valiant souls who once defended that little mission in what is now downtown San Antone against General Santa Anna's vast army? Because of an outrageous injustice, that's why. Because in Dallas, the refs have treated the defending champs like they're Memphis Grizzlies. These games have had more shockingly bad calls than "When a Stranger Calls." In Game 3 they fouled out two-time MVP Tim Duncan, and Dallas won 104-103. In Game 4 they fouled out All-Star Manu Ginobili (who had scored 26 points in 24 minutes, including 4-for-4 on 3s), and Dallas won in overtime to go up 3-1 in the series No, while Duncan once again has been the best player in the playoffs, the MVP of this series has been Mark Cuban. He owns the Mavericks -- and, apparently, the minds of the refs. Lakers coach Phil Jackson was right earlier this season: Cuban complains so much about officiating that he intimidates the refs at the American Airlines Center. Or at least he shames them into being absurdly fair to the home team. That $200,000 fine Cuban had to pay after Game 1 in San Antonio was the best cookie-jar money this billionaire ever spent. He had accosted the refs on the floor during San Antonio's 87-85 win -- and he had criticized the way refs are selected for the playoffs in his blog. This, of course, was just the latest in Cuban's ref-bashing fines. He once said he wouldn't hire the NBA's director of officials "to manage a Dairy Queen." Now in Dallas, he has turned the refs into soft ice cream. This time, the 200 grand fine and all the attention it detonated had this effect on the Game 3 and Game 4 officiating crews: They gave Cuban's team the benefit of nearly every doubt. Bully for Cuban. The Spurs were privately furious after both games in Dallas. Of course, the refs also could be subconsciously influenced by the general attitude of media, fans and the NBA marketing arm. Please, no more Spurs. Maybe the guys with the whistles are starting to feel the same way -- and Cuban knows it. From his seat near the Mavs' bench, he has worked the refs like a puppet master. And he was at it again Thursday evening. Near the end of Wednesday night's Game 5 -- in San Antonio -- a loose-ball scramble ensued near midcourt. The Mavs' Jason Terry wound up on his back trying to control the ball with Ginobili diving over him after it and Michael Finley trying to wrestle it away while hunched over Terry. Whistles blew. A jump ball was called. But as Finley let go of the ball and stood up, Terry sucker-punched him. Finley later told teammates and San Antonio officials that it was a closed-fisted shot to the groin. The TNT replays caught only Finley having to be restrained by teammates. Curiously, none of the three refs saw a punch thrown by the guy with the ball -- or perhaps they chose to look the other way with the game on the line in the final seconds. But Spurs officials had videotape of the punch to the privates and fired it off to the league office. Terry was correctly suspended for Friday night's Game 6 in Dallas. A rule is a rule: Any closed-fisted punch means automatic suspension. This was no judgment call. The tape didn't lie. But now it's as if Dallas has gotten away with so much in this series that Terry thinks he can get away with going Andrew Golota on ex-teammate Finley. Cue Cuban, who began firing off e-mail responses to media outlets saying that Finley did a "pile driver to Jason's head" and that Jason should be allowed to protect himself and that, yes, he should have been fined, but no, Jason doesn't remember throwing a punch and should not have been suspended. Beautiful: Cuban is turning the Mavs into victims. And he knows most of his fans -- and some in the media -- will buy his baloney. Deep down, the refs probably will, too. The Spurs have practically no chance in Game 6. Yes, Dallas will be down a quick guard who scored 32 points while playing 51 minutes in the Game 4 overtime win. But you watch: Duncan or Ginobili will be whistled for foul No. 6 before this one is over. Team Turnoff will be eliminated. The NBA world will be safe. This steams me because I respect the Spurs as much as I do any team in sports. Yes, I've called Duncan the most boring superstar in sports history -- but that's because of the way he's perceived by the instant-gratification masses. LeBron's dunks dominate "SportsCenter." Duncan's sensational subtleties do not. But was that a reason to treat him with no more respect than Erick Dampier in Game 3? Just because he struggled much of the season on a sore foot, did he suddenly lose the prestige he has built in winning three Finals MVPs in three tries and in making first team All-NBA in his first eight seasons? Two of Duncan's six fouls were offensive fouls without the ball. I defy you to study the tape and tell me these should have been called. The sixth came when Dirk Nowitzki went hurtling down the lane and Duncan merely ran across his path, making sure to hold his hands back over his shoulders and away from Nowitzki's arms. But Nowitzki stepped on Duncan's foot and went crashing into the photographers. Referee Joey Crawford, one of the best, was standing in the corner near Cuban. He blew his whistle. Then he walked all the way to the official scorer before divulging if Duncan was gone. You wonder if Crawford was trying to think of a scenario in which he could pin it on any other Spur. In Game 3, the Mavs shot 50 free throws -- 22 in the fourth quarter! Yes, Avery Johnson's Mavs are attacking the basket like never before. But does that mean the Spurs have suddenly turned from the NBA's best defensive team to the worst? Way to go, Mark Cuban. With Duncan gone, Nowitzki was able to grab an offensive rebound, get fouled and make the free throws that won it 104-103. In Game 4, Ginobili's fourth foul was called as he had inside rebounding position on the taller Nowitzki and jostled with him. This happens nearly every possession under every basket every night. Yes, Ginobili has earned a reputation for flopping. But does that mean he deserves a phantom foul when he's on fire in a game that could determine the NBA championship? Ginobili's sixth foul came after he had made a running jump at Terry on the 3-point line. Terry faked the shot and went by him. As Ginobili trailed him, Terry suddenly pulled up and jumped backward, elbowing Ginobili in the chest. Tweet! Ginobili was gone with 2:28 left. Look at it again and tell me it's a foul on Ginobili. With 8 seconds left, the NBA's best perimeter defender, Bruce Bowen, was whistled for a cheap foul on Nowitzki and yelled to no one in particular (though commissioner David Stern was within earshot) that this league used to let players decide playoff games. Regulation ended with Duncan having to shoot a running one-hander from 8 feet for the win. The ball hit the front of the rim but couldn't climb over. The Spurs have never trusted Duncan to create his own last-second shot. That ball would have been in Ginobili's hands. Maybe they would have won. Maybe not. Now they're down 3-2 going back to Dallas. Rejoice! The NBA could wind up with Cuban vs. LeBron in the Finals.

sub·ter·ra·ne·an - adj. - Situated or operating beneath the earth's surface; underground. I wouldn't necessarily say it's original, but it's cool. Reminds me of the entrance to the Louvre: Also kinda reminds me of those Smart Car towers that are scattered about Europe:

The Mavs' Jason Terry is suspended for Game 6 Friday, for throwing a punch at his former teammate Michael Finley in that scrum at the end of the game last night.....

I certainly agree with that. On the other hand, what has she done to "deserve" $400M?....especially if the bulk of that money was earned before the two even met?

Seems to me it would be more fair if it were 25% of their joint assets (i.e. what he/"they" earned during their marriage), not what he brought into it before she was even in the picture. Or did he earn $1.6B while they were married?

You aren't factoring in the original cost of the discs you agree to send to someone else, in exchange for receiving your $1.49 discs, or the postage & packaging costs you are incurring. I agree with trades in principle, in order to exchange recordings you no longer want, for whatever reason, with someone else who has something you are interested in. But the things I trade come with jewel cases, booklets, and back inserts. I'd rather trade with the people on this board, and feel confident in what I am sending and receiving. I don't think I'd want to trade something in good shape for something that I have no idea of the condition, or what will even be included.

Not at all, Ron! I just think I fell into a completely unusual situation, not the norm. They messed up my order, ended up not having all of what they claimed to have in stock due to their storage issues, shipped the partial order late, that never arrived, shipped another, and that has never arrived. I think there's blame to be spread on both 2001 and their shipper, DHL (or the U.S. postal system). It was frustrating, but I would probably order from them again if they have more boxes in the future I want. I have seen enough successful orders pass through this board that I know they're not a bad business. And I spent plenty of DM's and Euro's in their shops a few years back, as well. Besides, I kind of recall talking you into placing your order originally, as well

Update - now been 3 months since I placed my order, and nothing has shown up. I emailed 2001 and told them I hadn't received anything, and to cancel my order. I also told them if anything ever shows up I would be sending it back to them. Herr Luening (to his credit) apologized again, agreed to cancel my order and refund my credit card, and said if anything ever does show up, for me to just keep it. aarrrggghhh....

Spurs/Mavs play of the game last night - Bowen stuffing Nowitzki's attempt at a game-winner...

I'm ready for a new Garrett CD as well. According to allmusic.com, here's what he's done since Standard of Language came out in 2003 (but was really recorded along with Happy People in 2001): 2003 Urban Knights - Urban Knights V Dreyfus Nights in Paris (94 live recording, w/Petrucciani, Bireli Lagrene, Marcus Miller, & Lenny White) 2004 Andre Charlier/Benoit Sourisse - Eleven Blues Mike Stern - These Times 2005 Patches Stewart - Blow Cafe Soul Allstars - Love Pages Miles Davis - Munich Concert (88 live recording) Marcus Miller - Silver Rain Meshell Ndegeocello - Spirit Music Jamia 2006 Dennis Chambers - Planet Earth

Well, I'll be a.....no wait, you will!!!

okay, i'll bite - who?? Che? Deep? Aric? Jazzis? Greg M?

Some guy posted links for gay porn.

I guess she really did enjoy her little experiment playing with Herbie Hancock on his last album.... Christina Aguilera to Release Jazz-influenced Album Just when you thought jazz had taken enough abuse from over-the-hill rockers and expired pop stars gunning for the wine-tasting market, teeny-bopping chanteuse Christina Aguilera is set to release an ode to jazz and blues titled Back to Basics on Aug. 15. According to a recent press release, the album is a “modern take on vintage jazz, soul and blues from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s...with a throwback style creating a sound that’s gritty and raw.” It will be curious to hear exactly what kind of ‘20s-era “soul” music she's looking to channel, since that genre didn’t really surface until the 1960s, but if anyone from the Britney camp has the pipes to tackle classic American music, it’s probably Aguilera. The 25-year-old pop star has delved into soul material with favorable results several times throughout her career, most notably winning a Grammy alongside Mya, Lil' Kim and Pink for their transformation of the Patti LaBelle hit “Lady Marmalade” off the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. On the jazz front, Aguilera joined up with Herbie Hancock last year on a Grammy-nominated rendition of Leon Russell's "A Song For You." The track was part of Hancock's pop collaborations album Possibilities, and the pair performed the song live at the Grammy Awards this past February. Nonetheless, Aguilera’s people seem a little confused about the musical history she hopes to cite. “'Candy Man' recalls the tight harmonies of all-girl groups from the ‘30s and ‘40s,” reads the press release, again misplacing an early 1960s phenomenon. “The touchstones are Billie Holiday, Otis Redding, Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald....what I used to call my ‘fun music’ when I was a little girl,” says Aguilera. These influences will be shaped into Aguilera’s 21st century vision by several different producers, among them Gangstarr’s DJ Premier, whose resume boasts hits for Biggie Smalls, Nas and Jay-Z. Suffice it to say, no matter how jazz-indebted Aguilera’s latest phase may be, you probably won’t catch her at Lincoln Center anytime soon. The track “Nasty Naughty Boy” reportedly has a “’20s burlesque feel,” and that sultry spirit could be Aguilera’s nod to tent show divas like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith—though it's doubtful the notoriously provocative pop star has a blueswoman's gift for sexy understatement or sly double-entendres. According to Aguilera's Web site, lyrics to one upcoming track read, “still got the nasty in me…still got that dirty degree…still got that freak in me.” For more information on Back to Basics, visit Aguilera’s official Web site, www.christinaaguilera.com. Written By: Evan Haga - jazztimes.com edited to update link directly to jazztimes.com

I'm sure your neighbor Aric/Contemporary Lady will be happy to supply you with any burns you may need while riding out the epidemic

I'm not watching the show either, but I'm guessing you mean "Clive Davis". Some jiver indeed. Educate yourself, Jazzkat.

That was a GREAT Spurs/Mavs game last night. I think the Mavs won it because they seem less tired, and maybe a little hungrier than the Spurs. Gonna be tough for the Spurs to pull out this series, down 3-1. That said, the officiating stunk it up again. There were a number of calls in this game that affected the outcome (IMO). One that still bothers me is when Nowitzki charged Duncan in the 4th Qtr with something like 3 minutes left. It was clearly a charge, as Duncan was firmly planted and outside the circle. Dirk made the basket, Duncan was called for the foul, and then he made the free throw. The Spurs had been up 5 at that point, and if the correct call of charging had been made, it's Spurs ball with a chance to build on the lead. Spurs still had a chance to win at the end of regulation though, and didn't pull it out. Just like they did in the previous game when that bad pass (or Dallas deflection) cost the Spurs a chance to get the go-ahead basket in the last secnods of the game.