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Hey Brad. If you like, I can do it for a small fee...

Does he/she play an instrument? If so, could we narrow it to idiophones, etc...? I'm assuming a musician because if s/he was once the head of Ghana or something, then this would be in Politics?

I keep thinkin' Hakim Bey...then Andy Bey...etc...but I have no idea...

The thing that I've wondered about is the person who keeps inching his way to a final sale. You know? As a buyer, I pretty much know what the max is that I want to pay and that's the one bid that I usually make - sometimes a second bid as a snipe if I feel a real desire to get the item... but I see people place 10 or 12 bids - all the while inching their way thru an auction (and not always winning!) Kooky!

Yes, there are other examples. I'm not sure why I noticed just that one in particular. I think it just may "stick out" in conversation with German folks who speak better English than I do! I understand what you mean when you speak of talking in English in your sleep. German friends tell me that they sometimes have English-speaking dreams especially after a lengthy period of contact with English speakers (conferences, seminars, etc). German, for me, comes back quickly while in Germany of course, but, also, the mannerisms - even adopting the German form of English rhythm, etc i.e. that quick "yeah-yeah" that's spoken after a strong agreement. I don't know if German speakers pick up various English language based mannerisms. Oh, one other thing... a German composer friend of mine decided to use English only for his website, because he complained that it takes too many words in German to say the same thing in English!

This is the case too often really! Rod (who's, at this very moment, looking at "die Bahn" train schedules)

The Simpson's, too, is soooooooooo wrong Lisa's voice is the only one that seems to fit, but of course, one is dealing with familiarities. Maybe tjobbe can explain the German use of the English word "since"? I hear (and see) statements like, "I've had this CD since two years." instead of "...for two years." I noticed it twice just in this thread. Is this just habit that is spread among the German/English speakers or is this taught in "die Schulen?" Traveling often in Germany, I first thought that it was a curious mistake made only by a few people in certain geographical areas, but it appears to be used by many German/English speakers.

Is that what it's called now?

I use this for Mac. It is still in Beta, but it's worked great for me: JBidWatcher

I have an excerpt from a saxophonist playing in a NY subway, but only an excerpt. Maybe, if you could provide a bit more detail of what you're doing? --- Now playing: Pan Sonic - Etäisyys/Distance

Well, I heard from PJN again. They can't seem to find a record of my shipment, so in the midst of the barnyard shuffle scuffle, they appear to have managed to not ship it, so they are promising Priority to me tomorrow.

yet another reason why some online shops beat the pants off of the Towers, etc... Keith Jarrett: Always Let Me Go - the only Jarrett that I've wanted to own in many a moon - for $4.99 instead of the nearly $30 that the local Tower wants.

Good to hear that you actually have a tracking number!

Just an update for anyone who's ordered the set. Yes, it is true that if you order the set that you should be getting the double-dip comp of PolskaJazz. Also, home office was surprised that I hadn't received mine yet, 'cause it was supposedly sent on the 5th. They mentioned that they've had many requests, so it is possible that you may not see your set as soon as you think. Multiply your expected time by 2 and, probably, then, contact them. Na druga i na zewnatrz! --- Now playing: Pan Sonic - Säteily/Radiation

only like the mustard Jack Poupon?

Clare Torry

They didn't tell me that last week... I gather this is some sort of "promo". Go to http://www.polishjazz.com/2005 Great! Thanks for the info. I've dropped them a lime - let's see if they deliver lemons.

They didn't tell me that last week...

YEOWWWWWWWWW!

How many ways have you heard "Jack DeJohnette" pronounced?

Good to hear from you!

Well, as an owner of a CD store at one time, I certainly understand and applaud your outlook to a certain degree. Many reasons need to be considered when running your own store, but much of your success depends on whether you have a steady customer base that will visit you and the way to keep that base is to carry product that they want at a price that's affordable. No, not at all - well, actually, let me change my answer - yes, it IS unfair - to the customer - not the only one, but ultimately, yes, the end of the purchasing line. Picking up CDs and actually reading them (but even that's getting to be a difficult prospect with cover art becoming more artsy and less informative these days) is quite nice if you're able, but paying inflated prices is not a joy and quite insulting really. Why should I pay $19 for a release on Mode when I can go right to their website and buy it for $15? Why should I feel like I'm getting a deal when Tower tells me that certain ECM titles are "on sale" for $15? Probably, because I am, based on the fact that they normally go for $17 or $18? Also, the people online are just that - people. One isn't sending money into a void - it's a business too: packaging and storage materials exist "there" too. There is a "there" there. Well, the reasons are legion, but mostly revolve around lack of interest and ignorance. Most people don't have a well-rounded outlook on music (or much else actually) and are quite content at buying what their friends or the media tells them is hot that week. A lot easier to follow others than to actually engage brain cells to inform yourself of the diverse aspects of our life. Here in good ol' Dallas, TX, what "independent" stores that are left have employees that would look crosseyed if you asked them for "Free America" recordings (for example) - they'd probably be filled with visions of flag symbolisms and marching band music. ...and, often, if the owners do know what you're talking about, there's the guy who inflates the price 'cause he thinks he's the only guy to have the item (sometimes, locally, he just may be!) IF you're lucky and find that store that has a knowledgeable staff, good stock, and low prices, then you may be in either a large metropolitan district where the store empties out onto a major tourist area or have found a store that may not be around much longer...(or, possibly, the owner has received a huge windfall and is just doing this for fun). "Used" product can be found at these "Half Price Books and Records" places around here, but, like you said, they don't do much to support the artist. ...but the cruel reality is that way overpriced product from Tower, for instance, doesn't do proportionally more to help the artist either. Also, online stores have overhead costs too, so I only see a difference of slight degrees. This is exactly the reason I didn't continue having a retail store, because having a "brick 'n' mortar" store was becoming less of a smart option as we moved into the mid to late 90's. We are even more global in our outlook these days (despite the current administration's delusions). Lata Mangeshkar and Tlahoun Gèssèssè are in our bedrooms now. I can somewhat see your dilemma Marty, but there are so many other issues at stake here - usually greed-based from the higher ups (but always buttressed by arguments about what's being done for the "artist" that's taken as gospel) that's passed down thru the line to us, the consumer. The bright side is the DIY aesthetic and the people actually dealing with their music distribution in more personal terms, so that you can buy directly from a small organization or even a single person. The future should be in individual's hands as close to the body/mind as possible.

Bless you!

What does it cost for airfare?

Tom, I did this yesterday! ...and it's a constant everytime. Often, most of them don't make it to the collection in my arms, because they are usually way overpriced. So, a mental note is scribbled and I check online for - nearly always happens - a better deal. Usually ends up being at least 3 to 5 bucks cheaper. Yeah, I gotta wait, but I've got plenty already to listen to and it makes getting mail more fun! So, off to the counter I go with the "reasonably" priced discs and the others drift in thru the mail slot over the next week.