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She looks a bit like Jessica Alba.
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Curious as to the best recordings of his symphonies, specifically No. 5. Thanks.
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Deleted his membership a few hours ago. Thanks for the heads-up.
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9 American beers whose sales have plummetted
Jim Alfredson replied to GA Russell's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
I'm lucky that we have some excellent microbreweries here in Michigan, including New Holland Brew Company, Founders, and Bell's. -
Yes, I do.
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9 American beers whose sales have plummetted
Jim Alfredson replied to GA Russell's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
I used to drink Michelob only because once I was of age, I remembered the commercials in the 80's when they used that Genesis track. Then I had my first microbrew (Founders Pale Ale) in 2001 or so and was forever changed. I don't drink any of the big domestics any more. Took me a long time to get into porters but again, thanks to microbrews, I really dig them now. Also lambics. And yes, Heinekin is nasty. -
On the menu today: Roast leg of lamb with cranberry orange chutney, butternut squash & apple soup, roasted brussels sprouts with goat cheese, asiago cauliflower, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with walnuts, and a nice salad. Oh, and four pies for dessert: Pecan, cherry, lemon meringue, and banana cream. Merry Christmas!
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So Zora just came downstairs, having been asleep for maybe 90 minutes: "Can I come down now?" she asked, groggily. I haven't even had time to fill out the three page questionnaire she left for Santa.
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Ah, nothing gets me in the holiday spirit quite like Babs singing "I'll Be Home For Christmas" replete with a gloriously cheesy 80's synthesized "harmonica" solo. Santa, bring me a DX7!
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The NRA must have really believed the world would end today. That's the only logical reason why they would wait a week to present that steaming pile of pea-brained shit they labeled as a 'solution'; armed volunteers in schools. ("Oh crap... we're still here! We gotta say something! Well, just go with the armed volunteers bit, I guess.") Volunteers? That means retired folks. How many per school? One? Two? Yes, one 60+ year old man with minimal training and a gun who is scared for his...
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"I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and Constitutions. But laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as civilized society to remain ev...
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Let's arm all our teachers with semi-automatic military grade assault rifles. That will solve the problem and make everyone safer. It's a fact that when surprised by a rampaging madman, everybody's flight or fight mechanism just magically turns off and we all become Rambo, able to pick off a guy in full body armor without stray bullets hitting unintended targets, our hands freezing up, tunnel vision compromising our line of sight, or adrenaline turning us into shaky messes, unable to even p...
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Friday, the day of the shooting, the Michigan legislature approved a bill that would allow concealed permit owners to carry their guns into schools and churches. Brilliant. I heard about Mr. Greene's daughter on FB, accompanied by a picture of his daughter. I cried long and hard. Heart-wrenching.
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For the record, if you agree with Mike Huckabee's repugnant statement blaming the shooting yesterday on removing "god" from the schools, please un-friend me now. We have nothing to discuss.
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My daughter Zora asked me the other day if I ever cry. I said that I hadn't in a long time. But I'm crying now for the children killed today. And I'm angry at the disgusting underbelly of humanity that is revealed during these types of events; ideologues who defend the indefensible, religious pariahs who bow before their own self-righteousness, and unthinkable violence becoming routine.
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If there is one thing I continually hear after these tragic events, it's that "now is not the time to have the discussion." And so it gets put on the back burner... until the next tragedy, which these days are not so far apart. Rinse and repeat. Things will not change unless we change them. Period.
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This just in: Janiva Magness is nominated for 5 Blues Music Awards. Album of the Year, Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, BB King Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year, and Contemporary Blues Female Artist!
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BUMP, 'cos I've been listening to this a lot lately. Inspiring stuff to me.
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Hey audio / recording folks: Got a couple pieces for sale. Two TNC ACMP-73 preamps with EQ. Neve clones. Sound good. Also two racked Yamaha PM1000 channel strips, the "Japan Neve", if you will. Message for details.
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7 common foods you shouldn't eat
Jim Alfredson replied to GA Russell's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
Microwave popcorn is really nasty. Unfortunately on the road it's my only option for a light-calorie snack. But at home, I make it on the stove. I assume the BPA thing goes for all canned foods? -
Now that the new organissimo CD is finally at the duplicator (only took two years to produce / record / mix / etc.), I am shifting focus to another project of under-appreciated music that will most likely not improve my fiscal situation at all.
It's a progressive rock album (with yours truly singing) dealing with themes of corporatism, religion, offspring, and family life. Sounds fascinating, doesn't it? Currently trying to decide how to fund it. Ideas?
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Ah, hotel breakfast bar: Loaded with salt and food dyes so you hopefully won't realize it's the cheapest, nastiest shit possible.