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Click to Buy Vijay Iyer/Prashant Bhargava RADHE RADHE: Rites of Holi Vijay Iyer composer/piano Prashant Bhargava film director/editor International Contemporary Ensemble RADHE RADHE: Rites of Holi is a vivid multimedia collaboration by composer-pianist Vijay Iyer and filmmaker Prashant Bhargava, who were inspired by the centennial of the Stravinsky-Nijinsky Le Sacre du Printemps to explore another rite of spring: the Hindu festival of Holi, famous for its revelry of color in celebration of the love between the divine Krishna and mortal-born Radha. In northern India, Bhargava filmed the ravishing images of an eight-day Holi festival held in the city of Mathura, mythic birthplace of Krishna. Iyer – who released his ECM debut, Mutations, earlier this year – then composed his score as the musical complement to Bhargava’s beautiful visual ballet, drawing at times on the rhythms and chants of the Holi festival; the result is one of Iyer’s warmest, most colorful creations to date, as rich melodically as it is texturally. Released by ECM on Blu-ray and DVD, RADHE RADHE: Rites of Holi is a kaleidoscopic experience. Bonus material includes making-of documentary. RADHE RADHE: Rites of Holi will be screened in four cities with the International Contemporary Ensemble and Vijay Iyer performing his score live. Iyer’s Mutations for string quartet, piano and live electronics will complete the program. November 6 Washington, DC (The Strathmore) November 8-9 in Nashville, TN (OZ) December 5 Los Angeles, CA (CAP UCLA at Royce Hall) December 18 – 20 New York, NY (BAM Next Wave)

The Detroit Free Press quotes the compilation of insurance.com to determine the 20 auto models most ticketed in the US (by percentage of owners). #1 is the Subaru WRX. Anybody here got one? http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2014/09/30/study-subaru-wrx-ticketed-car-percent-us/16478571/ The story provides a link to a list of 526 models.

Monterey Pop Festival (4 CDs) - $20.68 + $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DSNITGI/ref=s9_simh_co_p15_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-1&pf_rd_r=11BHW9ZD2MHKJVYA91FA&pf_rd_t=3201&pf_rd_p=1774864282&pf_rd_i=typ01

The FCC voted today to repeal the league's blackout rule. http://preview.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/us-fcc-votes-to-do-away-with-sports-tv-blackout-rule/ar-BB6uKGF?pfr=1

The injuries keep piling up. Taj Smith is out for the year with a broken clavicle. http://www.tsn.ca/riders-lose-wr-smith-for-rest-of-season-to-broken-clavicle-1.94475 ***** The Eskimos have signed Parris Jackson. http://www.tsn.ca/eskimos-sign-veteran-wide-receiver-jackson-1.94868 ***** The Lions have placed Andrew Harris (their leading rusher) on the six-game injured list because of a dislocated ankle. http://www.tsn.ca/lions-place-leading-rusher-harris-wr-burnham-on-six-game-injured-list-1.94455 ***** Week 14 Plays of the Week video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/103655

On Sept. 28, 1954, Willie Mays caught Vic Wertz's fly ball. That's sixty years ago yesterday.

Chris Schultz Week 14 review http://www.tsn.ca/talent/schultz-offensive-woes-tough-to-endure-for-redblacks-blue-bombers-1.94285 ***** cfl.ca Week 14 review http://cfl.ca/article/cfl-replay-a-look-back-at-week-14

http://www.amazon.de/Wayne-Shorter-Quartet-Language-DVD/dp/B00L3EZEJ4/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1412006410&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=wayne+shorter+quintet http://www.amazon.de/Wayne-Shorter-Quartet-Language-Blu-ray/dp/B00LU8URBI/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1412006480&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=wayne+shorter+quintet Amazon.de has both the DVD and the Blu-Ray for EUR 30,99.

I attended my first CFL game the first week of August, 1976. The Ticats hosted the Riders. I had a good seat close to the front, and I can still remember Pigskin Pete leading the Oskee Wee Wee cheer. I was saddened to learn that Pete passed away Sept. 10. I see now that he was officially Pigskin Pete III, and that he has been replaced by Pigskin Pete IV. RIP. You will note that his CBC obituary says that he started in 1976, and worked through the 2006 season. My CFL encyclopedia says that I saw him in his second game! He certainly seemed to be experienced to me! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/former-pigskin-pete-paul-weiler-dies-wednesday-1.2762128 http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/news/story?id=2625088 ***** After two terrific weekends, this week saw the return of boring football. Als 15....Redblacks 7 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4727054 ***** Eskimos 24....Riders 0 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4727088 http://cfl.ca/article/run-away-win-esks-run-and-defence-lead-the-way A shutout in the Canadian league is very rare. ***** Ticats 16....Bombers 11 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4727334 http://cfl.ca/article/ticat-tough-defence-leads-the-way-in-gutsy-win Drew Willy returned to action. The Bombers were so strong the first two months of the season, but they don't look so strong now. ***** Stamps 14....Lions 7 http://www.tsn.ca/stampeders-top-lions-in-low-scoring-affair-1.93255 http://cfl.ca/article/cornish-collects-in-stampeders-win-over-lions ***** Believe it or not, the Argos have added Chad Kackert to their practice roster! http://cfl.ca/article/kack-is-back-argos-add-running-back-to-practice-roster ***** Bomber fans have voted Chris Walby the team's best-ever offensive lineman. http://www.tsn.ca/radio/walby-voted-as-bombers-all-time-top-lineman-1.92232

Final score... Sydney 2.3, 5.3, 8.5, 11.8 (74) Hawthorn 5.5, 11.9, 16.11, 21.11 (137) Congratulations Hawthorn Hawks!

After three quarters... Sydney 2.3, 5.3, 8.5 (53) Hawthorn 5.5, 11.9, 16.11 (107)

It appears that there is no free stream of TV or radio of the game. It's now halftime, and Hawthorn is leading 5.5, 11.9 (75) to Sydney's 2.3, 5.3 (33). I can't see Sydney coming back. I am following live commentary here: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-match-centre/2014-afl-grand-final-live-coverage-20140926-3gqo8.html

Lowell Ullrich Week 14 picks http://blogs.theprovince.com/2014/09/26/the-picks-week-14-in-the-cfl/

Thanks, mj! I placed my order.

Now let's move on to this week. Week 14 picks... Gregg Xenakes http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4726625 Dan Ralph http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2014/09/24/cfl_picks_week_14_riders_eskimos_set_to_renew_west_division_rivalry.html Mike Beamish with power rankings http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/football/lions/Week+Picks+power+rankings/10232885/story.html ***** The Als will retire Anthony Calvillo's number 13. http://www.tsn.ca/alouettes-to-retire-star-qb-calvillo-s-no-13-jersey-1.88958 http://cfl.ca/article/als-to-retire-calvillos-13-at-next-home-game ***** The Riders have signed Chad Rempel. http://www.tsn.ca/roughriders-sign-long-snapper-rempel-expected-to-play-friday-1.90945 ***** The Ticats have placed CJ Gable on the six-game injured list. http://cfl.ca/article/down-and-out-ticats-place-gable-on-6-game ***** Malcolm Kelly power rankings http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/football/opinion/2014/09/cfl-power-rankings-week-13-2.html

I would have guessed some company in China that I had never heard of before. http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/urban-outfitters-top-vinyl-seller/2014/09/25/id/596912/

Greg, what album is that on?

Justin Hickman has returned to the Ticats. He was with Indianapolis in 2012. http://cfl.ca/article/former-cfl-all-star-hickman-returns-to-steeltown ***** Gregg Xenakes Week 13 picks http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4724982 ***** Week 13 preview http://cfl.ca/article/2014-cflca-game-notes-a-look-at-week-13 ***** Week 13... Toronto 40....BC 23 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4725618 Ricky Ray passed Ron Lancaster on the career passing yards list. Here's the video. http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/103123 ***** Hamilton 25....Edmonton 23 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4725866 Great game! ***** Montreal 31....Calgary 15 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4726072 Surprise! With Bo Levi Mitchell out, Drew Tate played for the Stamps. This was the Hall of Fame game, played this year in Montreal. ***** Saskatchewan 35....Ottawa 32 http://cfl.ca/article/dressler-leads-riders-in-thrilling-overtime-win http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4726113 I expect that this will prove to be the best game of the year! videos http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/103235 http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/103241 ***** Week 13 review http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/103241 ***** Week 13 Plays of the Week http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/103285 ***** Sept. 23 power rankings http://cfl.ca/article/pintys-power-rankings-riders-sunseri-bounce-back *****

Well, my apologies. My plate has been full the past two weeks, and I've fallen behind. So let's start to catch up. Week 12... Edmonton 33....Montreal 16 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4723850 ***** Calgary 40....Toronto 33 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4724108 The Argos had a 29-3 second quarter lead! ***** BC 26....Winnipeg 9 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4724213 ***** Hamilton 28....Saskatchewan 3 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfl/news/news.aspx?id=4724213 The Riders didn't show up. With Durant out, Tino Sunseri played; but I'm not sure it was all his fault. ***** Week 12 review http://cfl.ca/article/2014-cfl-replay-a-look-back-at-week-12 ***** Week 12 Plays of the Week video http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/102843 ***** Sept. 16 power rankings http://cfl.ca/article/pintys-power-rankings-lions-on-the-prowl ***** more Week 12 videos http://cfl.ca/video/index/id/102845 *****

Charlie's Angels - Season 1 - $1.49 + $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GOC750Q/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_3p_dp_1

Monk - Complete It Club - $13.19 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000062F9/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Happy Birthday Ron!

Person of Interest - Season 2 - $14.99 http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B009LDD1H6/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item

I received an email today reminding me that this went on sale today. Last week Jamie Saft and I friended each other on Facebook!

This arrived yesterday. I've been enjoying it, but I'm not sure that it is a good idea to remind people of Oscar Peterson. Longo's touch is not like Peterson's, and I suspect that fans of Peterson would rather listen to an album of his than this one.