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The online banking web sites are generally secure sites. They are encrypted so that the only computers that can 'see' the data are the bank's computer and the remote user's computer. Anybody else would see just a bunch of meaningless symbols. From what I've read, the current encryption technology is virtually impossible to break, that it takes too much computing power/time (as in several days, months, or years to break the code). >How Encryption Works< You'll normally get a padlock icon at the bottom of your web browser when you are accessing a secure web site. My opinion, firewalls are very popular these days. And probably a good thing to have. It's better to have a firewall in place than to not have one. Would a firewall have been a solution to your friend's problem? It's difficult to say. Was the source of the problem your friend's computer or the bank's web site or something external to both (poor bookkeeping, a devious bank employee, giving a password to the wrong 'friend')? Some broadband connections have firewalls built-in to the broadband system. My DSL connection (in Tucson) has a firewall in the DSL router. Also, my ISP has their own firewall in place. I do recommend getting all Windows security updates from Microsoft.

I don't remember exactly. I've not examined the CD in a few years. If my memory is correct, it seems like the ink label is still intact. But the coding on the CD, where the see-through metallic-type layer should be, is gone. Only clear plastic remains. It sort of faded slowly, over a number of years, starting at the outside of the CD and moving to the inside. I remember when I could play the first 3/4 of the CD, then only the first 1/2, then just the first 1/3. The last I checked, there was nothing left. It caused me to wonder, several years ago, just how long a CD's life-expectancy would be.

I purchased Steely Dan's Gaucho on CD in 1985. It was my first CD purchase. It still looks and plays the same in 2004 as it did in 1985. Yes, nearly 20 years. However, an Ella songbook CD I purchased in the late 1980s is now clear. You can see straight through the clear plastic. There is no remaining digital code to produce sound or tracking on the CD. I keep it just because it's strange... but I'd rather have the sound back on the CD.

I purchased Centerfield when it was new. I have all the Creedence output on CD. I never heard the Zans Can't Dance story till I read it on these boards. Not that I'm doubting it... I just never heard it before. I suppose I didn't know what was going on. Again, it's amazing what you can learn on this bulletin board.

This is the link. You can copy and paste into your web browser: http://www.panicware.com/ If you have this software the CTRL key will work. Also, do you have any pop-up stopper (or like) icons on the Task Bar (near the clock) in Windows? If you drag your mouse over each icon it will tell you what it is. One could be a pop-up stopper program. Certain web browsers (such as Mozilla) can have pop-up stoppers built in.

I was going to suggest the same thing but b3-er beat me to. I have the Pop-Up stopper program on my computer. b3-er is correct in that some pop-up stoppers can be temporarly disabled by pressing the CTRL key when clicking on a link. Do you have THIS software installed on your computer? (of course, the link probably won't pop)

I got my copy of the Blue Mitchell... before it went OOP.

I haven't seen Starsky & Hutch in many years. I used to watch the hell out of it, though, back in the day. It seems like it was broadcast on Friday nights (but my memory could be bad). I've been seeing the recent advertisements for the S & H movie. It looks more, to me, like a parody than a serious attempt to recreate the TV series on the big screen. If my feelings are correct regarding the movie, I'm disappointed to see the classic 1970s series turned into a movie parody. I'd rather have seen a good attempt to recreate the series in all its classic demeanor. If I remember correctly, there was some great 1970s boogaloo-type music played in the background of the TV show.

Hey. What’s my freakin’ problem? Do I have issues? Yeah, maybe. Jeez. I’ve been busy with life recently, too busy for me. I mean, shit. My birthday came and went and I didn’t think much about it. My Mom had to remind me of my birthday by baking a Boston cream pie for me. My posting activity on this board seems to come and go, depending on my mood. I do remember doing what I felt I could do, about a year ago, to get this board going. Not that it’s my board nor that I did too much. I believe, then and now, that this board is the best place for the former BNBB crowd. I’m glad b3-er made the board available and that so many came over from the BNBB and continue to post. >Organissimo Memories Link< Anyway, to my surprise, I found this thread about ‘birthday’ and ‘wesbed.’

I'd not purchase a Mosaic set as an investment. I purchase the Mosaic sets for the music. At the same time it's comforting to know the sets tend to retain or exceed their original cost/value. However, I would rather buy the Mobley now, from Mosaic, if I didn't already have a copy, than wait and attempt to purchase the same set from eBay.

What is it, six disks? Still available through the Mosaic website (and I am surprised). This set should be already on the Last Chance list. I've got my set. Maybe I should purchase a couple more for future eBay sales? I wonder, too, what will this set go for when it can no longer be purchased from Mosaic? What about three or four years after it goes Out Of Print?

There is a reason why United Airlines went bankrupt!

I've been meaning to purchase the Blue Mitchell Mosaic for a couple of years. I always decide against it because I know it's still available. When I noticed the set had gone to last chance my purchase was promptly made. I've heard & read too much good about this set. I don't want to miss out on Blue. B)

wesbed does have a sense of humor and is not easily offended. Along with an appreciation for stylish (shall I say sexy?) shoes. Thanks for the terrific pic, by the way.

Rah! Rah! for the shoes. It's always the shoes that make the entire 'look' come together. What types of shoes are you considering?

Oops! I didn't have enought space to add Green Street. Perhaps I could have kicked one of the choices out and replaced it. I guess Green Street hasn't caught on with me yet. Have heard it only a few times. That's the problem with these polls: the choices are governed by who sets em up. I would have included Green Street had I known it would have garnered some votes. I'm sorry I'd have selected Green Street.

I bought myself the Curtis Amy and Duke Pearson Selects. Does this count? If you purchase it for yourself?

Grant Green's Am I Blue. When considering the players on this album, and when considering the other work they've done... this set of music offers little to be enjoyed. I mean, John Patton and Grant Green sounding dull and mechanical? How can this be? The scariest thing, for me, is that this album nearly turned me away from Grant Green. I'd heard Idle Moments then purchased Am I Blue with great anticipation. After hearing Am I Blue, I decided (ignorantly) that Grant Green wasn't much of a player. Fortunately, I purchased the other Grant Green RVGs and have come to enjoy and admire Green's playing very much.

A big head? Here is the link.

b3, how did the host of the radio show learn about and decide to interview you? Just wondering...

Although I'd not want anything less... sometimes it seems that the regular Mosaic box sets include too much music. I purchased the HRS Sessions about a year ago. I listened to the first couple of disks, liked what I heard, and put the set away. Tonight, for whatever reason, I decided to pull the set off my shelf to remind myself of what it sounded like. I know almost nothing about Trummy Young (although I've heard his name). But, damn! Trummy tears it up on the vocals on Ooh Baby, You Knock Me Out. Trummy, you knock me out.

I had my flu shot in October. I've not been sick (yet!). I often wonder if the flu shot does anything. I always get a flu shot because it's free of charge (via my employer) and it has no negative side effects (for me). I've read there are so many variations of viruses, every year, that the flu shot may help and may not. If you should come into contact with the flu, the flu shot may save you a lot of aggravation and misery. Otherwise, the shot may do nothing. I've read all kinds of reports, this year, that the flu is much worse than normal. In the small world in which I work and live, I don't see any more people sick this year than any other year. I wonder if the flu really is worse this year? Has the press/media only talked about it more this year? We hear more about the flu, we become more aware of it, and it seems it's everywhere, out of control. I wonder how many people would notice a difference in the flu, this year, if not for the widespread coverage offered by the mass media? With my rotten luck, I'll awake with the first symptoms of a viral infection tomorrow morning.

I think it depends on what kind of jazz people believe you are talking about. Much of the smooth jazz is really nothing more than nice background music. If you listen intently to it, you still don’t hear much more than sonic wallpaper. When discussing acoustic jazz from the 40s, 50s, and 60s, I believe people tend to consider it background music because it offers nothing for the uneducated listener to grab on to. The music offers no familiar vocals to sing along with, no danceable rhythm, and generally no familiar player’s names. Who, outside of a jazz audience, has heard of Tina Brooks or Sonny Clark? When listening to jazz, I believe people hear nice sounds coming from instruments they are familiar with and they get the sense it would make pleasant background music. You know, a nice drumming sound, maybe a well-played trumpet, piano, or saxophone and hey, this makes for great background music. It sounds cool as hell too. If listening to jazz while eating dinner, you can speak easily over it because there are no vocals. If you aren’t familiar with the music, all the playing may sound the same. A trumpet is a trumpet, a piano is a piano. There are so many different players involved, the names may seem overwhelming to the uninitiated. Again, it’s just easier to leave well enough alone and use this music as background music. Who can keep track of all these crazy names (Miles, Thelonious, Sonny)? From my experience, people get a sense that classical music can be either really listened to, or accepted as background music. Even when classical music is used as background music, people seem to know there is some real music somewhere in the mix. Something that could be listened to and appreciated if so desired. What is this thing called jazz? People seem to have a difficult time with it. But, hey, it certainly sounds good in the background.

I'm enjoying Seattle's Best Coffee and Tina Brooks (True Blue) this evening. This title needs to be RVG'd, and soon. C'mon Rudy, remaster this one. Would ya, please?

Man, I want your Chambers set. Yours is unique. Sheesh. Mine is the same as everyone else'. The insert for Disc 3 is not blurry.