GA Russell

I see that the Soft Machine box is now going for $14.84.

Happy 40th Birthday Tony!

Happy Birthday 2010 LW!

Happy 40th Birthday Alexander!

I think the Steeler fans are laughing at the Eagle fans.

Larry, my guess is that that is a common reaction. I seem to recall that sales of Elvis's records skyrocketed immediately after his death, and I think that is true for others as well. Pretty sure about Michael Jackson as well.

The police officer who came upon James Dean's car crash has died. Interesting obit at LA Times which I can't link to. Here's one point: "They were driving west toward Paso Robles on Highway 466 shortly before 6 p.m. when an eastbound Ford driven by Donald G. Turnupseed, a 23-year-old student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, turned left onto Highway 41, and the cars collided...Ernie was the ONLY official who actually recognized that Donald Turnupseed had failed to yield his Ford Tudor at the 466/41 Junction while making a left turn onto CA 41. Under CA law, Turnupseed could have been charged with second degree manslaughter resulting in a fatality --for failing to yield to the oncoming Porsche 550 Spyder, even though Dean may have been exceeding the speed limit. At the San Luis Obispo Inquest, contributory neligence against both Turnupseed and Dean was dismissed -- but as Ernie accurately pointed out in later interviews, that was a technical error, as Dean was deceased by reason of Turnupseed's actions. " http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2010/12/23/1419984/james-dean-car-crash.html

Roll call! I'm taking the week off. Who else?

Years ago I came to the conclusion that Americans don't like beer when I realized that every Big New Thing in beer is more watered down than the last Big New Thing.

Happy Birthday 2010 jmjk!

Was Santa good to you this Christmas, musically speaking? I got three boxes: Soft Machine - Original Album Classics Johnny Cash - Complete Sun Masters Sonny Rollins - Complete Prestige Recordings (still in the mail)

Thanks for the heads up TTK! I don't know this one, but at the price it's worth checking out!

I found something by Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones called Together! for $2.07. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=Philly+Joe+Jones+Elvin+Jones+Together!&x=16&y=17 http://www.amazon.com/Together-Philly-Joe-Jones/dp/B00000IIL9/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpp_14

I've learned this week about a website called goodreads.com, which is something of a social website for readers. I've decided to keep track of my books in 2011, so I have started a list which you can see here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/4689852

Merry Christmas everyone! And I hope that everyone's holiday week is both joyous and safe!

I'm surprised there haven't been college betting scandals like there were in the 50s. One of the justifications of paying pro players so much is that they won't be tempted by the gamblers to throw the game.

The Riverside Records Story (4 CDs) - $9.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000000ZG7/ref=s9_simh_bw_p15_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=15C8E18BBDC55TN8706N&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1247290242&pf_rd_i=5174

Here's a link to a $2.00 credit for MP3s at Amazon which must be used by Dec. 26. http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=tsm_1_tw_dmgivemp3s_20101223?&docId=1000646811&tag=arcadata-20 Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday 2010 aloc!

It now looks like there is a real possibility that the Ticats will relocate. The Hamilton City Council today voted down the proposed location of a new stadium, and Ivor Wynne (which was built around 1930) can't go much further without a very expensive rehab for which there is no money. http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=346537 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/hamilton-decides-against-mayors-pick-for-stadium-site/article1847692/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/ticats-search-for-new-home-hits-dead-end/article1847844/

I saw him doing standup more than once on the Tonight Show and enjoyed him very much. Very laid back and easy going, and likeable.

Happy Birthday 2010 Swinger!

In his press conference immeidately after the Grey Cup game, Anthony Calvillo announced that he had a thyroid problem and would go under the knife soon. A lesion on the thyroid was removed, and it was determined to be cancerous. So today his thyroid gland was removed. The report is that the doctor is satisfied. But at 38 years of age, you have to wonder if this will be relevant to Calvillo's playing future. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/calvillo-has-second-operation-after-results-show-presence-of-cancer-cells/article1846443/

Chuck, it looks like you've got a few CDs in your house!

That's great! I remember when Tesser had an NPR show with Mark Ruffin, and before that a column in USA Today. I don't know what he's up to now. Any idea how influential his top ten list might be?