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what blatant irresponsible allegations! "USC looking into potential recruiting violation with McKnight February 9, 2007 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Southern California is looking into whether it may have violated NCAA recruiting rules while pursuing highly rated recruit Joe McKnight, a university official said. McKnight signed a national letter of intent with USC on Wednesday and made comments during a news conference that seemed to suggest communications involving former Trojan Reggie Bush, who is now with the New Orleans Saints. Former players are forbidden from telephoning prospective recruits, their relatives or guardians. "We're aware of it, and we are looking into it," sports information director Tim Tessalone told The Associated Press late Thursday. The university's action was first reported by the Los Angeles Times on its Web site late Thursday. USC coach Pete Carroll denied any call took place, and McKnight's high school football coach said the recruit misspoke during the news conference. The star running back has been living with his high school coach, J.T. Curtis. "It never happened," Carroll told the Times. During the Wednesday news conference, McKnight said Carroll set up a conference call so he and Curtis could talk to Bush and ease concerns USC might face sanctions. The NCAA and the Pac-10 Conference are investigating whether Bush or his family received "improper benefits" from agents while he was playing for USC. Regarding McKnight, Mike Matthews, associate commissioner of compliance for the Pac- 10, said boosters are not supposed to be involved in the recruiting process but could not comment without knowing specifics. NCAA spokeswoman Crissy Schluep also said she could not comment without knowing more. Curtis told the Times on Thursday that he spoke to Carroll during McKnight's recruitment, but not on a conference call with McKnight or Bush. He also said McKnight told him "Coach Carroll was talking to Reggie on the speakerphone and Joe was able to listen and hear Reggie Bush's side of the story," the newspaper reported. After being informed of Carroll's denial Thursday night, Curtis called McKnight and later said the recruit never heard Bush on a speakerphone. "He said when they came in his house, the discussion was brought up about probation and that's when the conversation came up that they had talked to Reggie, but Joe was not there," Curtis said. "He said, 'I was not on the speakerphone. I never called him and he never called me. I want to make it clear I never spoke to Reggie and he never spoke to me. I just messed it up. I shouldn't have said it that way (at the news conference)."' Curtis said McKnight may have been overwhelmed by the attention and scrutiny that accompanied his announcement. "At the press conference, it seemed like he got 1,000 questions in five minutes," Curtis said. "If you saw what was going on it would be easier to understand."" Updated on Friday, Feb 9, 2007 3:26 am EST

The End of High-Quality Radio Streams? "Perform Act" Sails Seven Seas For Pirates, Realizes It’s Sailing On Land; Continues Like many other unsavory individuals these days, I spend a fair amount of time listening to music via online radio stations. Given the borderline-hilariously limited range of music offered on commercial radio, the chance to listen to high-quality streams of amazing stations throughout the country is an endless treat, from the electric Mecca of WFMU to the sheer Weir-iness of WNUR. Whenever I’m sick of listening to the lone Mariah Carey Christmas album in my iTunes library, I load up one of these stations and the word "Om" forms on my lips, as if by a divine hand. So, of course, internet radio must be dismantled. The "Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act," or PERFORM (how do those words add up to PERFORM?!), was introduced to the Senate recently after having been originally introduced last year and thankfully left to die. This legislation would require content protection on internet broadcasts (along with digital and satellite radio) and would put an end to MP3 streaming. Although the Audio Home Recording Act of 1992 gave consumers the right to make both analog and digital recordings of broadcasts, some feel that this is entirely too "fair." Have I mentioned the RIAA is involved? The fear of those that have no idea what’s happening at any given moment is that Long John Silver-types are sailing the airwaves and recording songs that play for subsequent distribution through P2P networks. Somehow, this is meant to be a simpler and more sinister method than one dude buying the CD and converting it to MP3s. If the Perform Act passes, radio stations will be forced to abandon high-quality streaming formats for other alternatives, ones that will be literally oozing with DRM technology. And the only kind of ooze I like to hear about is that which oozes with secrets — secrets that can be uncovered through the teamwork and determination of four hard-workin’, shell-shockin’, crime-fightin’ turtles. Posted by Squeo on 01-29-2007 | LINK | INDUSTRY NEWS | NEWS TIP | http://www.tinymixtapes.com/spip.php?article2702

Seems as if he is headed in the Michael Jackson "look at me I'm a clown" direction. I think the Mick Jagger "look at me I'm still rockin' " direction is more a apt of a clown comparison. Prince, as "eccentric" as he is never has been as ungrounded and maladjusted as Jackson. As long as he keeps making interesting records (which is no means a guarantee - Musicology was a bitch, the followup a yawner), he can do whatever he wants/needs to do live. Different animals (on both sides of the peerformer/audience equation) altogether. Besides, does anybody think that Tina Turner is too old to still be doing her schtick? when in vegas i will certainly look forward to seeing his show at the rio. Fair enough, we differ on our opinions of the guy. I guess we'll see if Prince still pulls it off like Turner and Mick when he passes the age of 60. I'll be first in line for tickets to the first of twenty fairwell tours right around the corner. Without a doubt Prince will be outdoing both Turner and Jagger easily when he turns 60. He is outdoing them both now . What was Jagger doing at 49 ? Not rocking as hard as Prince . also Prince has already done the trio guitar,bass, drum set up with the album The Undertaker. Which he wanted to release as a freebie to a guitar rag and which Warners prevented him . This was the start of the name change and trying to get out of his contract. Prince jams every night of the year....while guy's like the stones make an album, do a world tour then take off for 5 years to sit on their asses. i wouldn't call that being a musician. For christsakes Prince rented a house in LA and built a stage in the living room so he could put on concert's every night .....does Jagger do this ? NO. I saw the Stones in concert twice last year and they Stink ....( except for Charlie Watts) both Woods and Richards couldn't even remember how to start their own songs . Even Jagger would look back at them ..like what the hell ? Saw Prince 3 night's in a row for Musicology tour ...makes the Stones sound like a bad Holiday inn cover band . Prince had John Blackwell on drums , Maceo Parker ......tight as all hell! What the fuck, are you president of the fan club or what? Relax, just voicing my opinion of how I see things. And why the fuck would anyone build a stage in every room of a rented house? If true, it sounds like total stupidity, no wonder Jagger didn't do it. when in vegas i will certainly look forward to attending his rio show, if i can get a ticket.

i feel that, potentially, we all are the music, our lives are art in the purest sense...actually, some of the most creative people i've met are not involved in music. they are simply living what the music is about.---anthony braxton sometimes i can just think about clifford brown and i will start to play better music. i was right there among some great music. it's a lasting thing--i'll have it with me forever.---sonny rollns ballads are the biggest challenge. you can hear every minute of every hour of every year a guy has put in on his horn with a ballad---archie shepp some people talk about me like a revolutionary. that's nonsense---all i did was copy b.b. king---eric clapton the best jazz today...no question...is coming from new york. i cant even walk down the street to get a pizza without seeing someone who is a legend---peter erskine discovering the music of thelonius monk is like discovering stravinsky, bartok, and other great classical composers.---jorge dalto the record business has fast deteriorated into a mere vehicle for providing even cheaper and more accessible produce for consumption by the largest possible market. these standards are better suited for raising poultry.---carla bley men have died for this musician. you cant get any more serious than that.---dizzy gillespie i dont know where jazz is going. maybe it's going to hell. you cant make anything go anywhere. it just happens.(1959)---thelonius monk what is music to you? what would you be without music? music is everything. nature is music(cicadas in the tropical night). the sea is music. the wind is music. the rain drumming on the roof and the storm raging in the sky are music. music is the oldest entity. the scope of music is immense and infinite, it is the 'esperanto' of the world.---duke ellington

bill evans-the paris concert-edition 2 on elektra musician

ziggy next year?

....an increase in advertising revenue. suggestion: reprise 'queen', sponsored by dairy queen, and of course, a similar projected image.

the winchester recording "another opus" liner notes state that his young son accidentally shot lem.

i loved it. some of her small sessions with barry guy are among my favs. a duo date with gerry heminway, rarely mentioned, is most enjoyable, although hemingway is the star of that date. she did a gorgeous loving tribute to trane in the midnineties, titled "for trane", i believe.

Prince's boffo Super Bowl show a bit too 'phallic' for some Feb. 6, 2007 CBS SportsLine.com wire reports NEW YORK -- In the sensitive post-wardrobe malfunction world, some are questioning whether a guitar was just a guitar during Prince's Super Bowl halftime show. Prince's acclaimed performance included a guitar solo during the Purple Rain segment of his medley in which his shadow was projected onto a large, flowing beige sheet. As the 48-year-old rock star let rip, the silhouette cast by his figure and his guitar (shaped like the singer's symbol) had phallic connotations for some. A number of bloggers have decried "Malfunction!" -- including Sam Anderson at New York magazine's Daily Intelligencer. Daily News television critic David Bianculli called it "a rude-looking shadow show" that "looked embarrassingly rude, crude and unfortunately placed." CBS spokesman Dana McClintock said Tuesday that the network has received "very few" complaints on Prince's performance. CBS last aired the Super Bowl in 2004 when Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's "wardrobe malfunction" sparked criticism and a subsequent crackdown on broadcast decency from the Federal Communications Commission. But this time, it was the NFL that produced the halftime show (MTV had in 2004). Spokesman Greg Aiello said the league has received no complaints. Prince's odd guitar created some silhouettes that offended a few. (Getty Images) Prince's odd guitar created some silhouettes that offended a few. (Getty Images) "We respect other opinions, but it takes quite a leap of the imagination to make a controversy of his performance," Aiello said. "It's a guitar." The majority of the reaction to Prince's performance has been laudatory, including positive reviews from the Associated Press, the New York Times and USA Today -- all of which noted the lack of controversy in this year's halftime show. AP Entertainment Writer Douglas J. Rowe wrote: "He delivered one of the best Super Bowl halftime shows -- ever." For decades, the electric guitar, by nature, has been considered phallic. From Jimi Hendrix's sensual 6-string swagger to Eddie Van Halen's masturbatory soloing, the guitar has often been thought an extension of a male player's sexuality. Was Prince's pose phallic? "The short answer is, of course it is," says Rolling Stone magazine contributing editor Gavin Edwards, who points out that on Prince's Purple Rain tour in the mid `80s, he performed with a guitar that would ejaculate, squirting water out of its end during the climax of Let's Go Crazy. "All that said, it didn't seem like a sniggering little puppet show," adds Edwards. "I think it was one of those things because a guitar at waist level does look like an enormous phallus." By enlarging his shadow, it's possible Prince intended to accentuate this aspect of his solo, but it's just as likely it was accidental. (You can find videos of the halftime show at YouTube.com.) A message left with Prince's publicist Tuesday wasn't returned. The late-night shows have taken notice. On CBS's The Late Late Show on Sunday night, host Craig Ferguson said of Prince: "He was obviously very happy to be there, wasn't he?" Stephen Colbert reacted with mock outrage on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report Monday night: "They knew that they were dealing with a lustful, pansexual rock 'n' roll deviant," said Colbert, who joked that the sheet hid (not enhanced) Prince's "demonic guitar phallus." In recent years, Prince has scaled down his performances, which were once renown for their gymnastics. His mini-concert at the Colts-Bears game in Miami included parts of Purple Rain, Let's Go Crazy, Baby I'm a Star, Bob Dylan's All Along the Watchtower, the Foo Fighter's Best of You and Creedence Clearwater Revival's Proud Mary. The Minnesota native has attracted controversy before. Tipper Gore launched a campaign to place a warning sticker on his 1984 album Purple Rain because of the lyrics to the song Darling Nikki. Though his musical style has been expansive, he's best known for funky, sexually charged songs like I Wanna Be Your Lover and Get Off. Prince's previously most talked-about performance came at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards, where he donned yellow, butt-baring pants, (a stunt later spoofed by Howard Stern). Always eccentric, he famously changed his name to The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, then to simply a symbol and finally back to Prince. He also became a Jehovah's Witness in the mid-`90s. But Prince's halftime performance, though celebrated, came in a much different cultural environment, where even the fleeting outline of a man and his guitar could, for some, suggest shaded depravity. "If people want to be hypersensitive, they can be hypersensitive," says Rolling Stone's Edwards. "Those trombones are phallic, too. What are you going to do?" AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service Copyright 2005-2006, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved

he and ray price kept their voices longer than most. http://www.frankielaine.com/ We are saddened to announce the passing of Frankie Laine, musician, father, husband and friend. He died at 9:15 this morning from cardiovascular disease at age 93 in San Diego, surrounded by his loved ones. Frankie led a long, exuberant life and contributed greatly to many causes near to his heart. He donated his time and talent to many San Diego charities and homeless shelters, as well as the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul Village. He was also an emeritus member of the board of directors for the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio on March 30, 1913, he was one of the most successful American singers of the twentieth century. He charted more than 70 records – 21 of them gold – and achieved worldwide sales of more than 250 million discs. He will be forever remembered for the beautiful music he brought into this world, his wit and sense of humor, along with the love he shared with so many. Frankie is survived by his wife Marcia; brother Phillip LoVecchio of Chicago, Illinois; daughter Pamela Donner and grandsons Joshua and David Donner of Sherman Oaks, California; and daughter and son-in-law Dr. and Mrs. Irwin Steiger of Couer D’Alene, Idaho. We ask that you respect our privacy during this time. We thank you for caring about the life of Frankie Laine, a remarkable human being and musician who has left an indelible mark on the world.

Exercise To Reduce Your Cancer Risks 05 Feb 2007 After having a conversation with Elise Cook, M. D., assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, one would never guess that her first career choice had nothing to do with medicine. Before becoming a doctor, Cook spent ten years as a computer scientist. It wasn't until she started talking to her friends who are doctors that she realized a career in medicine was the path she wanted to take. "Although my mother was a nurse, I didn't consider entering the medical field until much later in my career," she said. Since joining the medical field, Cook has developed a passion for educating the community about cancer prevention. According to Cook, engaging in some sort of daily physical exercise can help cut your risks of developing diseases, including cancer, and keep your stress level down. Exercise Reduces Risks Researchers have found that about 30 minutes of exercise three to four times per week may help decrease your risk of several types of cancer, including breast, endometrial, prostate, colorectal and lung cancers. According to the National Cancer Institute, physically active women have a 40 percent reduced risk of developing breast cancer, and physically active men have a 10 to 30 percent reduced risk of developing prostate cancer. "The easiest way to incorporate physical activity into your day is to find an activity that you enjoy doing so that you don't become bored or burned-out," Cook said. People who make exercise part of their everyday routine gain the most health advantages and are most likely to continue. Cook is taking her own advice in this respect as she and her husband are currently taking Gulf Coast swing dance classes together. Cancer Prevention Month As part of National Cancer Prevention Month in February, Cook and other M. D. Anderson experts encourage you to choose healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as physical activity, to reduce your risks of developing cancer. M. D. Anderson also recommends the following: -- Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. -- Stay tobacco free. -- Protect yourself from the sun. -- Limit or avoid alcohol consumption. -- Follow recommended screening guidelines. -- Know your family's history of cancer. -- Learn about certain medicines (i.e., tamoxifen, celecoxib) that may prevent cancer. "Make exercise a lifelong habit, but see your doctor first before beginning an exercise program or new physical activities," Cook said. University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Box 229 Houston, TX 77030 United States http://www.mdanderson.org Article URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=62262

.......and for what she is yet to go through. it is most likely that potential astronauts are subjected to psychological stress tests that 99.9% of us would fail.

looks like the nfl(through cbs) gave up going for younger demographics for moldy oldies.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_...e_arrested.html

doing a seg? damn shame.

agreed. i alternate top shelf with gutter grade. saving the primo for the overblown bowl. just uncorking the nowdays customary batch wt-03rb wild turkey rare breed. this one is elegant, evoking tommy flanagan and/or helen merrill

stardust---------andre kostelanetz(including the best version of 'one morning in may' i have heard. anyone read the kostelanetz book?

i hear conflicting opinions of the dvorak requiem. is it one of his finer works, and worth purchasing?

agreed. i alternate top shelf with gutter grade. saving the primo for the overblown bowl.

Gene Upshaw?! HA!! well, i am drinking a bit.

Gene Upshaw?! HA!! when discussing this situation yesterday, the great ditka wouldnt take on the nfl owners either. he said that the present day players(auctions, funders, etc. could take care of them-------with your and my money, of course) ditka opined that the number of explayers in really bad shape was ONLY a few hundred. i see it now. a jerry lewis type telethon with all the corporates kicking in. what great free advertising! a nickel of every bigmac going to the retirees fund!

ocean/ocean memories?

i would have loved to hear stan do more with the echoplex. did stan ever tour with it?

Normally I'd agree since I hate that boot licking fuck up. He spent way too much time humping Tagliabue to know which way is up anymore. BUT, what exactly do you think he could have done? .....show some leadership(put his job on the line) and tell the current players the way it is. anyone remember marvin miller?