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Nice comps SS1 (disregard question in PM). Art Jerry Miller "Finger Lickin' Good" is my CUT.

I've also heard there is a new generation iPod in the works which will feature a touchscreen for the entire face and more on-the-go capabilities. Hold off a little while, and those older generation iPods may really become inexpensive.

Good grief, the Raiders look awful. They'll be lucky to win 3 games this year if the first quarter and a half are any indication.

I think the call was made because the receiver's elbow came up too high so the push off was obvious. Still, that's an unusual call since receivers push off all the time.

Yep, it's a bobcat. I live against the hillside in Burbank, it's the desert.

How about this kitty cat? It was in my back yard this afternoon! I got to snap a few pictures of it before it scampered off after a rabbit.

The new XFL-looking uniforms won't prevent the zebras from once again making the Raiders the most penalized team in the NFL. I'm sure I can count on plenty of phantom holding calls on the Raiders offense to negate 50 yard pass plays, late hits on the QB to turn Raider defensive stops on 3rd and 29 into automatic first downs, and maybe they'll even dust off the amazing "tuck rule" for old time's sake. Yeeeeeehaw! Are you ready for some football?

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.