Guy Berger

Broken China isn't bad! Though I have reservations about Rick Wright's vocals from this period. I listened to TFC again and you're right, the opening sequence of the album (first 6 songs) is pretty good. Though I'd still rather listen to almost any Floyd from '70-'75... Guy

Larry, I think you are confusing two different incidents: 1) Octavian being shipwrecked in Spain, when he was 17 (mid 40s BC), while Caesar was still alive. I assume the plot in the 1st season episode where Octavian gets kidnapped by barbarians was a nod to this. 2) Octavian's naval battles against Sextus Pompeius (Pompey Magnus's son), who was based in Sicily. This did happen in the 30s BC, between the battles of Philippi and Actium. Guy

But the cost outlay to taxpayers won't be... Guy

I remember that episode, but don't remember any S or M. He was also seduced by his sister in a different episode. Guy

I thought this was an interesting movie. Guy

Barely, at home... Guy

Livia enters the picture... I wonder why they set up Octavian as an S&M freak... I don't think this is supported by the historical record? That tongue-biting scene was classic. Guy

From the Economist:

I changed my mind about this record after listening to it today -- it's excellent! Fans of Sonny Rollins should definitely check it out. Guy

Unfortunately for them, they're in the wrong conference. Guy

Houston will face Utah (probably) in the first round, Dallas in the 2nd round, and San Antonio or Phoenix in the conference finals. Hey, if they can make it past that gauntlet, more power to them. Guy

Hopefully that's the last we'll see of the Logans. Guy

The Pistons, IF they make it out of the east (a big if), will be fodder for whatever team comes out of the west. They're a good team, good enough to get a #6 seed out west. Guy

There's a long thread about this album somewhere in the archives. I enjoy hearing Hill in a larger ensemble. I should probably check out A Beautiful Day, I suppose. Guy

Very unlikely... Guy

Ws snap the Mavs' streak and keep their slim playoff hopes alive. I wish we played this well against other teams. Guy

How is The Spirits of Our Ancestors? I've been thinking about picking that one up. Guy

I found the video for "High Hopes" on google-video. I remember thinking the video was awesome when I was 16, but now it seems a bit silly. Good song, though. Is that large bust being carried around near the end supposed to by Syd? Guy

I'm not sure how seriously we should take John Hollinger, but he's still ranking the Spurs ahead of the Mavs. Guy

Am I missing some kind of irony here? It's still easily available from Warner - since 1988... OOP in the US. Guy

Is this a good session? I have everything else on the box. Guy

I'm really digging the characters of Maecenas and Agrippa. Chris -- if you are too impatient to wait for HBO reruns, you can download the episodes online. That's what I've been doing. Guy

Looks like the Mavs are well on their way to a 17 game winning streak. Guy

...and the hammer drops. The town crier's comment about maintaining mockery of the Jews and their one god to an appropriate minimum during Herod's visit was hilarious. I'm looking forward to tonight's episode. Guy

Based on a few spins, I think this one is pretty good but not great. The best track (and best title), IMHO, is "re-haired". Perry Robinson has a very unusual tone on clarinet -- almost like a soprano sax. Guy