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Hi Eric, thanks for the info. I haven't been to Toronto for about 10 years, I'm sure it's changed a bit since I've been there....looking forward to getting back there. m~

...used them years ago....never again (and that was before hearing this!) m~

PM sent on Condolis! m~

Thanks to all for the tips.....I'm sure every minute of everyday will be packed! m~

...and Jimmy "conducting" the band. Jimmy's performance was excellent, great tone, lots of energy and some fun stories along the way. m~

Jimmy played in Indy last week with a local big band. Although these images are from the Indy Jazz Fest, Jimmy also did a great workshop for highschool kids the day before. Not sure if all the kids knew who he was but it was a fun workshop. m~

Hey Scott, have a great day!!!

If that offer stands next year, I'll make it . Never been to Newport and on my "must see" list! m~

Robert, Thanks again! I'll dig into the hotels this evening~ Myself and a friend are going to catch baseball games every night of the week, with a couple of them being in Toronto. May try to see some live music after a game if it's still going on. Feel free to meet up with us for lunch or dinner if possble. Days will be free to take in some sites. m~

Nate, Thanks for the tips! Robert, looks like somewhere around 7/18-20. m~

I'll be in Toronto for a few days in mid July....anyone have some thoughts on reasonably priced hotels near the downtown area (or close by)? How about: ~live jazz ~good record/cd shops ~other culturally interesting things to do Thanks, ~mark

I thought 13, 18 and 21 were the minor milestones! Have a great 25th!!!

I'm not sure he's old enough!

...me too, but I bet it would piss off my neighbor!

....also, I did not intend, nor did I say the company may not be guilty of sleazy practice, as it appears they have! m~

"After an exhaustive investigation, a judge found that the company had threatened to shut down the entire plant if the workers dared to organize, and warned Latino workers that immigration authorities would be alerted if they voted for a union. The union lost votes to organize the plant in 1994 and 1997, but the results of those elections were thrown out by the National Labor Relations Board after the judge found that Smithfield had prevented the union from holding fair elections. The judge said the company had engaged in myriad "egregious" violations of federal labor law, including threatening, intimidating and firing workers involved in the organizing effort, and beating up a worker "for engaging in union activities." Rather than obey the directives of the board and subsequent court decisions, the company has tied the matter up on appeals that have lasted for years. A U.S. Court of Appeals ruling just last month referred to "the intense and widespread coercion prevalent at the Tar Heel facility." Workers at Smithfield and their families are suffering while the government dithers, refusing to require a mighty corporation like Smithfield to obey the nation's labor laws in a timely manner." I would say that Herbert documents his charge of "sleazy and reprehensible" behavior by the Smithfield company pretty well. Since your post seems to imply some sort of moral equivalency between the company's behavior and the union's, what is your documentation? ...hey cheif, just making an observation that unions (not necessarily this one) are not really know for their above board dealings; having been in them when I knew no better and seeing the dealings from the inside (all the documentaion I need). If you are a "union man" and I have offended you, no offense intended (to you). m~

...not sure he'll win it (not sure he won't) but the dude's a factor anytime he shows up! m~

...that would be a nasty job. My boss worked in a facility similar to this one summer while working himself thrugh college....not for me!!! That said, thank God the unions would never use tactics that are "sleazy and reprehensible!!! m~

Not me. I think drivers in Chicago are far worse than drivers in NYC. ...been on the interstates around Boston??? Yep. Chicago is worse. I guess I've driven there so many times that I don't notice nor does it bother me......or maybe I have become one of them! m~

.......Oh my!

Not me. I think drivers in Chicago are far worse than drivers in NYC. ...been on the interstates around Boston???

...we'll be talking/debating this subject till the end of time! m~

oh and I had two johovia's witness folks bang on my door yesterday!!! Where's your nyc assailant when you need them!