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I'll join in on the thanks as well, Maren! I hope everyone had a great day yesterday, and I wish the best for you and your father, Kevin. I had my kids this past week, and it was a wonderful time. They woke up early yesterday (actually, they wake up early every day! ), but told me I had to stay in bed until they were ready for me to come out. They colored some pictures for me, and my six year old got out some cereal & milk, and had them ready for me at the table Took 'em to church, and then to the restaurant of THEIR choice (McD's), and then went swimming. All in all, couldn't have asked for a better day!

Just read that Emmitt Smith has reclaimed the starting RB job in Arizona! Has he really outperformed Shipp, or is this some sort of marketing thing? Surely they would have a better scheme to sell tickets than to feature Smith at 35 years old, especially after bringing in a good coach in Denny Green, and drafting Larry Fitzgerald?

What you're saying makes sense, I admit. I hope the fog in my mind starts clearing up and my logic starts making some sense one of these days. However, I'd still rather own a used copy of a legitimate release, regardless of whether it's OOP or not, than a CDR. Just seems more ethical and supporting of the industry, somehow.

Best Buy kept mine, otherwise I'd be glad to help. Sorry!

That's part of my point - they sell to new jazz fans, or people who just want to dip their toes in the jazz pool, but not get into the deep end. For people who want more than that (like pretty much all of us on this board), if we want reissues of less common jazz titles (like Demon's Dance or the one Scofield leader date I'm still looking for, Bar Talk), I would think it behooves us not to float CDR copies all over. You could possibly make a case that CDR copies of OOP items won't hurt future sales, but it hinges on the certainty that everyone with a CDR copy will purchase a legit copy upon its release. No sure thing for the general population. Maybe for the die hards. And if you take control of the music away from the people who produce it, and who's livelihood depends on it, you increase the probability that they'll stop producing it. I'm not necessarily an advocate either way, just kind of thinking out loud right now...

To me there is a difference. I'd rather buy a used copy. The artist, record company, producers, etc., made their money off of this copy on its original sale. The ownership of that copy is transferred from the 1st buyer to the used store, then to the 2nd buyer - similar to a buying a used car. But all involved in the creative process received what they were due on the original sale of the CD. For used CDs, the original buyer recoups some of his purchase price, the used store makes a couple of bucks upon re-sale, and the 2nd buyer gets a legitimately released product that all royalties have been paid upon. On the other hand, with a CDR, you are effectively cloning the music and bringing a new copy into existence, one that doesn't allow the artist/record company/producer/engineer/etc to receive their due income. If the material is OOP, then yes the artist doesn't "lose" the sale of a new copy, but it may dilute sales of any future re-releases, to the point where things might not be re-released, at least as frequently. This could become a downward spiral, to the point where the only reissues end up being Kind of Blue and Time Out...

You sure that's not Carla Bley?? Using a pseudonym ala "Ferris Benda"?

I believe there is some overlap with a couple of other BN titles - "Bob Belden Presents Strawberry Fields" from '96, and a TOCJ who's name escapes me at the moment - gonna have to dig it out this evening. The TOCJ had some of the earlier material on it, and the Belden disc has some of the more contemporary stuff. I guess every couple of years BN rehashes their Beatles covers and puts a new cover on it...

Also, I've just recently discovered that my local Blockbuster and Hollywood stores have been running "Buy 3 for $25" sales on their used stock. For movies I really want/treasure, I'd definitely rather pick up new copies, but it's not bad for the rest. I've picked up The Pianist, Scarface, Big Fish, and Gangs of New York this way. And it's a cost effective way of picking up inexpensive movies for my kids as well (my daughter's interested in Lizzie McGuire and Mary Kate & Ashley right now - wouldn't want to spend alot on those kind of things!). The nice thing is that you can always re-sell them to other used stores, and just about re-coup your money, or at least only be out about the price of a rental anyway.

If anyone's wanting the Simpsons sets and your local FYE is out of stock, they have a flyer in their store with the advertised $14.99 price. The flyer worked to get a price match at my local Best Buy. But the sale is only good until Saturday I believe, so if you're interested, you've only got a couple of days left. Thanks Chaney for bringing up this sale. Too good to pass up!

I've got only a few as well: ***snipped my list*** And I'm with JazzMoose on this point - I'll replace any of these if officially released versions ever see the light. Parallel Realities has been released on video, so I'm kinda on the edge about that one already. edit - I don't really mind sharing with y'all, but I don't know who else reads this board, and don't really care to broadcast to the whole world which bootlegs may or may not be in my collection.

Where's "reg" from the old BNBB when you need him?? I remember stuff like this happening back then, and even remember my login name being dynamic - sometimes the BNBB made me Aggie88, 89 etc. Kinda cool, but definitely strange.

I like Eddie George, and think he has a warrior's heart. Sorry to hear the Titans and George have not ironed out their issues - I thought that was over. I don't see George being a good fit in Dallas, if only because I think he's still got some tread left on him, and wouldn't handle being a backup very well. I think he'd want a situation where he was the focus of the running game. Jones is ostensibly the RB in Dallas for now, though I don't know whether he'll succeed or not. If Dallas had been able to get George prior to draft, then I think it would have been great. I'm sure he would have had a chip on his shoulders and would want to show the Titans what they were giving up on. Under that scenario I could see Dallas drafting an RB a round or two later than they did, and groom him to take over for George in a year or two. That's the reason I think they're looking at Smith & Mack, because I think those guys would be able to come in and accept being a backup, but still be able to perform when it was their turn. If George isn't the Titan's RB this year, who is? I used to like Rodney Thomas, before they drafted George, and thought he never really got fair shake. Though he was an Aggie, so I may have been biased.

I see where the Packers signed Tim Couch the other day. Is he their QB of the future, or just an insurance guy in case Favre goes down sometime during the season? Cowboys signed WR Dedric Ward, who used to play for the Jets. Not sure if this means Antonio Bryant has played his last game for the 'Boys or not. Ward isn't a spread the field guy, and is probably best suited for the type of game that Keyshawn Johnson already plays, across the middle, 3rd down receiver, etc. So I'm not sure I really understand why they nabbed Ward. I guess the fact that he played for Parcells, and is therefore a "Parcells guy" is what did it. Cowboys have alot of those guys now - KJ, Terry Glenn, Ward, Richie Anderson, Testaverde. Interestingly, they're all offensive players. The defense has been pretty much left alone in the hands of Mike Zimmer (who also spurned the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the off-season to stay with the Cowboys). Cowboys need more help at RB, since one of their backups, Eric Bickerstaff, went out for the year with a torn Achilles. They're apparently looking at Antowain Smith or perhaps Stacey Mack, to be the main backup to Julius Jones. Also still out there are Trung Canidate, James Stewart, and Dorsey Levens. I'd also like to see Dominic Rhodes get some consideration, but I'm not sure if he's resigned with the Colts or not.

b3-er - I would think if you contacted one of your local silk-screening shops you could have them done for quite a bit cheaper, somewhere in the range that catesta mentions. There is a local custom screen printing shop here that charges $8.00 per shirt (for a 100 white t-shirt order), with a $25 setup fee. That is for a small graphic on the front of the shirt and a large one on the back, both three colors. So 100 shirts would cost $825, and if you sold them for $15 apiece, you gross $1500, net $675.00. Just a thought...

Here's one that ties organissimo to jazz, for the uninitiated, and also might catch the eye of other jazz fans as well. I don't think the t-shirt needs to mention the forum either. But I would consider making a splashy statement on the home page itself, something like "Home of the World's Greatest Jazz Forums!" or something equally as humble.

An interesting point. Jo Ellen Demetrius was hired by the defense team to help select the jury in their favor. Jury consultants are a small part of the legal community, but seem to have alot of power to skew results one way or another. Jo Ellen was on Larry King a number of times back after the OJ trial, offering her analysis of what happened. She has worked on a number of other high profile trials, including some that are ongoing presently. My sister is a jury consultant. It's a fairly small community of professionals, and she knows Jo Ellen and most of the other consultants around the country. She travels alot and is hired for a large number of cases to help with jury selection, run mock trials to help determine what are good/poor issues to present when the real trial comes around, and various other things. It's actually quite interesting to hear from her about the cases she has worked on, though that's usually in the past tense since she doesn't talk about ongoing trials/cases. Although not in the public eye like Cochran, Shapiro, Bailey et al, Jo Ellen Demetrius had probably as large of an influence on the outcome of the trial as any of them...

Anybody here have (or have read) Vincent Bugliosi's book about the OJ trial, called 'Outrage'? I just recently picked it up and have it in my to-read pile. Bugliosi (prosecutor of Charles Manson) claims he could have convicted OJ, and seems to go through all the reasons OJ got acquitted. Looking forward to reading it.

I think Clark and Darden did their best. Not so sure about the LAPD. It would be interesting if District Attorney's offices were able to pay millions of dollars for lawyers, like the defense did. You might have seen a "Dream Team" for the prosection of equal caliber to the defense's. Then perhaps you would have had more convincing arguments leading to a guilty conviction. Obvious point, but the legal system seems skewed towards whoever has the money. If a defendant is wealthy, s/he can afford better lawyers (and a slew of them in OJ's case), and can get a guilty person acquitted.

Happy Birthday! A google search of "happy birthday bertrand" brings up the following images of wellwishers:

Cowboys off-season, take 2 (tying into Brandon's comments above): 1. Parcells makes a racist comment. Said the offense's creative play calling during practice was "Jap plays". Apologizes afterwards (and prefaced it by saying "no disrespect for the Orientals"), but I'm personally somewhat dismayed to see comments like these - about any ethnic subgroup - from someone like Parcells. The fact I was born in Japan may have something to do with it, but it seems insulting and derogatory, no matter how I look at it. I remember last offseason when Shockey called Parcells a "homo"; seems like Parcells is forever in the headlines. 2. WR Antonio Bryant got thrown out of practice on Tuesday, after griping about his role as the 3rd WR. Started by arguing with Keyshawn, then the WR coach. After that he threw off his jersey & shoulderpads. Parcells intervenes, picks up the jersey and threw it back at Bryant, who then threw it BACK in the face of Parcells. Other players had to jump in between the two, and Bryant was then escorted by security out of the practice. He may not be on the team much longer... Detroit - I think the Lions got the best RB in the draft in Kevin Jones. I've read that he's looked impressive so far. He was clearly the best RB named Jones in the draft (Greg, Kevin, & Julius). I think that Jerry Jones ended up wanting Julius so there could be a "J. Jones" on the field. Anyone else want to share/vent about their team's offseasons so far? I don't know enough about the Chiefs or the Jets to offer anything.

That was a GREAT shot by Kobe, way outside the three point line. Hamilton shoulda been up in his face a bit more, like the announcers mentioned. I think that shot deflated the Pistons, and they never recovered from it. They should have fouled Shaq when he got his hands on the inbound pass. Could have ended the game right there & then.

Thanks for the heads-up, WD45. I also noticed they have the new Dave Brubeck box, "For All Time", for only $17.99, plus s/h, for those so inclined. edit: on the rock/pop side, they have Neil Young's Greendale, the version with the DVD. Also noticed they have the Rhino remaster of Yes' 90125, as well as the 3 disc best of, which may have been mentioned previously.

I have to admit I know little about country, and don't really have an interest in delving into to it very deeply. But I have been starting to listen to a little bit of Texas/Alt/Country music, and may explore a little further. I went to a concert here in Corpus Christi two weeks ago that featured ten "Texas" bands, headlined by Robert Earl Keen. I was pleasantly suprised by his music, to be honest. Not particularly deep or anything, but there's a fun vibe there. He seemed to me to be kind of like a Texas country version of Jimmy Buffett, if Jimmy wasn't so tropical. And his fans at this show seem to be similar to Parrotheads, knew all the lyrics and sang along. I managed to finagle a backstage meet-n-greet pass from one of the local radio stations, and got to talk with him for a few minutes, mainly about Texas A&M, since we both went there. But the main reason I went to the show was to see the Flatlanders, the "legendary" band made up of Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Butch Hancock. These guys are all from west Texas (Lubbock area), and were playing together back in the early 70's. Recorded one album that was only released on 8-track (!), and kind of went their separate ways. They got back together a couple of years ago, and have since released two more albums, both of which I like. The original 70's album has also since been re-released on CD. I got to talk with them as well, after their show. I mentioned to Jimmie Dale Gilmore that I enjoyed his performance in The Big Lebowski, which he seemed to appreciate. He played Smokey, the pacifist hippie bowler. All three were very friendly and seemed to enjoy chatting. I'm gonna have to check out some more of their solo work, I think.

Due out June 29th, a Rush covers album: Tracks: 1. Summertime Blues 2. Heart Full Of Soul 3. The Seeker 4. For What It’s Worth 5. Shapes Of Things 6. Mr. Soul 7. Crossroads 8. Seven And Seven Is