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I posted that without checking, I thought it was '70 or '71. Actually, I had it in my car by chance and saw the date was '69 just after I posted so I guess all '70s jazz DID suck!

As I mentioned aboved, I thought the sound was an improvement when I compared the two.

Forget about the Gigolo, that's old news. I'm all about the Freap!

Fancy Free is a fine example that 70s jazz didn't have to suck! (Notice the absence of the Mizell brothers! )

Only four? There is a street here in town (population 50,000 by the way) with no less than 4 magnets! Small planes should probably detour to avoid the tractor beam effect. By the way, there such things as open MRIs for those who don't like the tight fit. As far as their overuse, I think it's not really that bad. Insurance companies often require prior authorization and can refuse to pay for one without a proper reason. Seeing a neurologist without an MRI would be like seeing the cardiologist without an EKG. they are also great for orthopaedics. Much better than the alternative which is getting dye injected into your joint or worse, your spine!

It depends on where you are or maybe more importantly where the chiropractor is from. Where I used to live (Baton Rouge) they would make claims about curing diabetes, cancer, etc. (quacks) but here (NW Arkansas) they seem to be a little more realistic and focus on the spine.

I asked for a cheap MP3 player for Christmas just to load up some tunes to exercise to. My wife went overboard and gave me a 2G Nano. I love it. I filled it with just greatest hits from my collection and ran of space pretty quickly. I have virtually no jazz on it. (because I prefer not to exercise to jazz) It makes me want one with a HUGE memory so I could load up everything, but then I remind myself what I actually use it for and it is really about perfect for that.

I think I'll color mine in with a sharpie!

i been waitin' for some feedback on that cd.... It sounds good to me! I don't have a high end system right now but I could certainly hear some improvement. Typical RVG treatment- more clarity in the bass, more highs.

What does this mean? Is there something actually printed on the cover that says that? Can you post an image? My CDUniverse package doesn't arrive until tomorrow.... Yes, it is actually printed in white on the cover. I have no idea what that means.

Dude, once you get the RVG The Gigilo, what are you going to do with yourself? I mean, for you it's kind of like winning the Superbowl...what's left after that? Good question... I haven't really though about it... I guess you're right, I've got no reason to go on living

The Gigolo is en route!! I can hardly wait!

I'm actually with you about Reyna as well. Everyone just assumes he'll be in the lineup. He's not as critical as he used to be. Watching him play for Man City I better appreciate his talent but on the national team I never really got what all the fuss was about with him. I think your opinion of Dempsey may be a little inflated by that last game. The Norwegian left back had Dempsey looking like Pele!

I like Ralston too but I've heard opinion that he's not quite up to the international level.

Dempsey, Reyna, Mastroeni, Donavan My midfield would be a diamond with Donavan playing behind the forwards and Reyna a bit deeper. Your lineup would be better if they play more of a box with both Mastroeni and Reyna deep allowing the other two to get a little more forward. I still like Beasley in there. Quick as a rabbit and with his Champion League experience he could be valuable. By the way Conner Casey hasn't been around because he's coming off an injury. I'm afraid he'll reappear on the scene once he's fit. Your right about shots from distance. Clint Mathis is pretty good for that but I hope we've seen the last of Cleetus in a national uniform. McBride actually scored a couple for Fulham from 18 to 20 yards last year that really shocked me. I didn't know he had it in him! I forgot about about Onyewu. He should be there. I was trying to squeeze Convey in to give a threat up the wing on the left and increase our overall speed. I think we have to field the quickest, fittest group of players we have and try to take advantage of that against bigger, stronger or more technical teams.

I'm really looking foward to the March games as well. Poland and Germany will be good tests. You're point about Norway REALLY sucking is important not to forget. However, when you realize that only a handful of the US players who played will actually play in the World Cup, I think it shows a definite improvement in our depth. I think the US's weakest position is forward. We don't really have a prolific goal scorer. McBride - legitimate international class, if he goes out injured we've got trouble Conner Casey - big but his first touch is as bad I've seen at the professional level. He is certainly not McBride's heir. Twellman - is starting to show some promise. Johnson - doubt he'll be healthy and or fit. Eskadarian - could be useful if he comes back from injury. Wolff - we discussed Ching - MLS forward Jaqua - MLS forward Noonan - getting better and could play up top I think Donavan - I (and Bruce) prefer him as attacking midfielder Also, Bobby Convey has played some left back even for the USMNT if I remember correctly. He can get up and down the left side and deliver some great balls ito the box. Here's how I would play them today: Keller Hedjuk, Pope, Bocanegra, Convey Dempsey, Reyna, Donavan, Beasley McBride, Twellman

Good outing today for the USMNT. They beat Norway handily 5-0. A good showing against a bigger, stronger European style team. The really good news is that Taylor Twellman scored a hat-trick making a strong statement that his MLS scoring feats can carry over to the international level which is just what the US needs. Dempsey, looked very strong. Noonan played well. Josh Wolff was invisible and continues to be rather mediocre at the international level as of late. With that team as a base, throw in Beasley, Reyna, Bocanegra, McBride, Bobby Convey, Cory Gibbs, John OBrien, Kasey Kellar, Tim Howard, Marcus Hanneman and I think you've got a team that could play with anyone. The team speed was clearly an advantage today and Beasley and Convey only speed things up. Still some questions on defense (especially left back) but things are looking up. May change my mind after the Japan game.

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I know it's been a long time, but in case any of you remember my guitar projects. I finally got brave enough to finish the Charvel. After project 1 (the Cort -PRS style) had the finish crack during wet sanding after waiting for 2 months for the finish to cure I was less than excited to get started sanding the Charvel. It went pretty well and I'm pleased with the results. It's not perfect but pretty good for an amateur job. The first two pictures demonstrate the glossy finish. The last two give you some idea about the metallic flake although it's hard to capture in photos.

How about favorite cover of a Jimi song. Mine is Spanish Castle Magic by SPIN DOCTORS - no kidding. Close second (maybe a tie) would be Manic Depression by SEAL and JEFF BECK. Both from that tribute disc STONE FREE.

I got my wife Season 1 DVDs for Christmas, she got Seeason 2 as well. We haven't watched the show consistently but have seen bits and pieces. Last night we sat down and started watching the DVD. That first episode is HILARIOUS!! I can't wait to work our way through the series.

I've hatched a plan... Get NASA to aim the Hubble telescope toward Austrlia and we'll cook those little jokers!!

I'd rather get Brazil in group play where a loss doesn't send you packing. Croatia aren't as strong as they were in the past. You could do a lot worse out of the European pot. Japan shouldn't be too tough. They're not on home soil like 2002. It won't be a cake walk but I think Australia could emerge in second place. Unfortunately they will then face the winner of Group E. But it could be a nice run for them.