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Worse, Chad Pennington. I don't think I'll be repeating as office champ.

That bum Culpepper's my fantasy QB.

Looks like it to me too. Guy Three of them were from the library show. Two contestants and the host.

Happy Birthday!

Still waiting on my BMG order which the website says shipped on the 29th. Nervous time.

Will do! I should be getting it around the 20th.

Gil Evans - Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings

I wouldn't call him a role model, and I must admit I would often laugh with my family at what Steve was doing and say, "what an idiot!" Still, I think the man showed a lot of skill in the way he approached handling dangerous wildlife. Deadly snakes do need to be captured and milked to create anti-venom. Crocodiles that enter areas inhabited by humans should be re-located and not simply slaughtered. Surely Steve contributed something to the greater good and wasn't merely a media circus clown. The message he attempted to deliver all the time was that the deadly creatures he encountered on his show all had a role in nature which needed to be preserved for the future. So, though not a role model, at least the spectacle he created came with a concern for preserving wildlife. Plus, Steve could surf! That's gotta be worth something.

No he wasn't. He invaded their space repeatedly and aggressively in the pursuit of good TV. Even in the episode where Steve handled the 10 deadliest snakes in the world, while it's true he "repeatedly and aggressively invaded their space," he was noticeably weary of their strikes and rarely came close to getting bit. When Steve did handle the snakes, he had a unique ability to calm the creature and not hold them in a crushing manner. I've seen the other guys--Austin Stevens, Jeff Corwin, etc--all handle deadly snakes and none of them have the touch on the creatures and handling techniques Steve did. I remember one episode Steve and Terry repelled into a ravine to look for a snake. At one point during the climb out of the ravine they had to free-climb without the aid of ropes. Terry panicked and lost her footing and would have fallen to her death, but Steve grabbed her with one arm and, while still maintaining his own precarious grip, hoisted her back to safe footing. He was that kind of guy, ready for tough situations.

What vibes said! I love this album.

Holy shit, that's scary! I'm very glad you're on the mend, Paul!

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Based on what I've read of his commentary from his radio show, I would think Bob would be anxious to give credit where credit is due. In fact, I would think all artists "sampling" in some way would want to give recognition to those who inspired them, out of respect.

I'm surprised to read there were so many adverse reactions to Steve. His job was to work with these dangerous animals, and he was very respectful of them. Often when he was working with crocodiles, he was being called on by the public to help deal with rogue animals who were encroaching on human-inhabited areas. Steve took every precaution to be sure animals were not harmed when he dealt with them and he very much cared about their welfare. His enthusiasm for nature and conservation were genuine.

How about some alliteration? Wilbur Ware and Gigi Gryce.

"Message From The Soul Sisters" is TOO funky! That piano!

Thanks Dat Dere. I have tons of the Dusty Fingers compilations which were put together by the same cats (Strictly Breaks) who make the Tribe Vibes comps. I've tried to find them but I've come up empty. Dusty Groove is usually out of stock, I'll have to have them email me if they re-stock Tribe Vibes.

I also like this one:

Does anyone have the version of Red Clay which Tribe sampled? It's one I've tried to track down to no avail.

Happy Birthday!

Now enjoying my favorite, Negra Modelo.

Bjork - All Is Full Of Love Primus - Mr. Krinkle Bjork - Human Behavior Primus - Tommy The Cat Bjork and Primus consistently made cool music videos.

Damn! Get well soon, Conn! I just spoke to him on the phone on Saturday. He said he had been feeling bad Friday night but was better on Saturday. Kidney stones suck!