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Truly... as if to say that the buffoon can't even get that right... But that's the thing... Logan's no buffoon. He just acts thay way sometimes, which makes him all the more dangerous.

No no no no no. Each page of a screenplay equates to roughly one minute of screen time (but even this isn't exact). For a novel there are no rules about page length and screen time. There are so many factors involved, such as writing style, story content, amount of dialogue vs. amount of action, etc. Have neither read nor seen D-Code yet, but you are correct in that the story is heavy with exposition - not usually a good thing in a visual medium like film. But unless you're Harry Potter ( ) the condensing of a novel to the screen is usually a neccessary and good thing.

Was Miles ever involved in any cool car chases? The Fast & The Furious 4: Dark Magus

or at least share some of them "upskirt" shots... It's New York. You'll have to wait 'til summer for any good ones...

Before he was in Pearl Jam, "Ed Veder" did the music for my friend's student film at SDSU. I apparently met him at the time but have no recollection of it...

Love Pearl Jam, but much like the Grateful Dead their rep these days are in their live shows. Have heard good things about their new album but have yet to actually hear it.

That said, I still dislike Kenny G. But i will fight to the, um, discomfort my father's right to listen to it if he so desires. Unless I'm actually in the same room hearing it as well...

Well, I suppose it's better than her doing Wilmer Valderrama...

Any recommendations on the "best" Duke Treasury shows?

C'mon - you can't tease us like that! What was it?

Meanwhile, last night was the first time we ever actually voted in five years of watching Idol. The kids had fun dialing the phone - or hitting speeddial in this case - and throwing a few votes Eliot's way...

I have tons of respect for Clive Davis if only because of his glorious fuck you to BMG a few years back. If you can't join 'em, beat 'em with success... As for Kenny G, no skin off my nose. If millions enjoy him, so be it. Me, i think about Kenny G about as much as i think about the lint between my toes...

But I'm not sure - at least in the beginning - if what Bonds was taking at the time was actually illegal (the difference between "supplements" and "steroids" for example). It certainly is now, but i think that Bonds' denial of doing anything even questionable is what's really sunk him. He should have used his injuries as an excuse to quietly retire while people still had some respect for him...

I think it would be terrific fun if all athletes could take whatever steroids or performance-enhancing products they could find. Don't just stop at a juiced ball or corked bat. It'd be hilarious to see bulked-up players hitting balls 500 feet, then dropping dead rounding the bases. Bionic parts should be acceptable too. Could you imagine someone throwing a 150 mph curveball.

I'll add that there's a built-in safety net, especially when you pick up something on last chance. If it's something you know you'll like, great; but if it's something you're unsure about and simply taking a chance on, you know you can always sell it and at least get back what you paid.

Not so fast Mr. K! Yeah, but "Basher" is the better comp!

Here's Don Heckman's review from the LA Times. I know some of you objected to his review of the ICP, but this one he definitely got right... Randy Weston goes on an African exploration By Don Heckman Special to The Times May 11, 2006 PIANIST Randy Weston has spent a considerable amount of time in Africa, living in different areas and operating his own club for a few years in Morocco. Halfway through his opening set Tuesday at the Jazz Bakery, he took a few moments to describe the importance of music to African culture, underscoring his belief in its life-affirming qualities. By that time, his conviction had already been amply demonstrated by his appropriately named African Rhythm Trio. Playing with a deep, passionate involvement in the music, the ensemble — Weston, bassist Alex Blake and percussionist Neil Clarke — brought a rare, visceral combination of life and spirit to the Bakery stage. Weston, who stands 6 feet 8 inches, was a powerful presence at the keyboard, his large hands commanding huge note clusters, his percussive attack generating turbulent waves of energy. The Panamanian-born Blake, seated on a stool and wielding his acoustic bass like an oversized guitar, and the veteran Clarke, employing an array of percussive devices, added their own impressive contributions. Weston was the music's lightning rod for a program reaching from his "African Sunrise" (written for Dizzy Gillespie) and "African Cookbook" to the early hit "Hi-Fly." Beginning many pieces with rhapsodic piano introductions, he opened the path for the others to join him in a series of musical journeys notable for their extraordinary combination of symbiotically engaged ensemble passages and often astonishing solo work. Blake's remarkable soloing on "African Sunrise" employed every imaginable aspect of his instrument. Tapping on the wood, strumming, sliding his fingers up and down the strings, scatting along with his bass lines (sometimes in harmony), he displayed incredible virtuosity combined with inventive musicality in a fashion that was stunningly entertaining. Clarke, playing subtle layers of colorful rhythms, was a perfect musical companion. At the heart of it all, Weston — at 80 still as vital as ever — gave the music its engaging vigor. No wonder Langston Hughes once described Weston's playing as "a combination of strength and gentleness … in an ebb and flow of sound seemingly as natural as the waves of the sea."

Saw this group on Saturday night at the Bakery. Damn fine show! For the second set i was seated in the front row, directly in front of Randy Weston. I have to say, as much of a fan I am of his work, it was Alex Blake who stole the show imo. What a workout on the bass! He was all over it, plucking it, bowing it, tapping on it with his fingers, rapping on it with his knuckles, all the while scatting/singing to his playing. Really fun time as the audience was really into it. Met Randy briefly after the show and had him sign one of the Mosaic Select discs. He had a good laugh at the old photo of him. Seems like a very nice guy.

i'm planning on going to the CD release party on the 26th! Yes, me too!

Funny thing was, i had never heard of the show until SNL did their parody of it. Then we watched it only to find the satire dead-on accurate. Yeah, it's a dumb show with no "talent" needed by any of the contestants, but it is remarkably absorbing, like watching someone play an incredibly loose slot machine....

I assume that there were a few duplicate posts that have since been cleaned up? Funny, but I didn't think the post "took" at all since the page kept freezing and my post never showed up (to me at least).

Glad you cleared that up, David!

Not Youtube, but this is great: Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins, Ella, etc. in 1950. Not sure if this was posted before so didn't want to give it it's own thread, but it deserves it! http://www.dailymotion.com/alternativa/video/53031

What, no love for his "Memphis Album" (or however they're packaging that material these days)? Seriously, those three 5-disc boxes are probably the best way to go. Sound is better on some of the newer reissues, but those boxes cover 95% of his best work and can be had very cheaply.

I'm confused. So how exactly is she related to Ravi Shankar? -_-