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Jeez. Read the threads you want to read, ignore the rest. I like Aloc's posts.

That would be easy if he didn't swamp the board almost daily with his threads; there are days when they totally dominate the "Recent Topics" column at the right, they can't be avoided. It's the same when you hit the "view new content" button. A little less would be very welcome as far as I'm concerned.

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I agree with mjzee and Chuck as well.

Me too - but I'd still encourage to look for older musician threads and revive those instead of opening new ones.

The cover threads don't really bother me, nor do aloc's - sometimes I look at them, oftentimes I don't.

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"View New Content" works great for me - easy to see things to ignore. I can see that many/most of Aloc's posts might be of no use to folks outside the US but much of it is interesting "Americana".

OK, but what are they doing on a jazz board? I'm here for the music, not for "Americana" or other mainly non-musical stuff; there are other boards for that. I know, this has been discussed many times before and Jim sees it differently, but I think it's still worth discussing.

Just my 2 cents :)

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Here's our fucking weather. Click here.

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=75023

Plano Weather at a Glance

Elevation
682 ft
Now
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Temperature
104.1 °F
Feels Like 113 °F
Wind(mph)
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Heat Advisory
Statement as of 1:52 PM CDT on August 07, 2013

... Heat advisory now in effect until 7 PM CDT Thursday...

* temperature... highs today and Thursday will range from 101 to 107
degrees.

* Impacts... maximum heat index values today and Thursday will range
from 105 to 110 degrees. The combination of heat and humidity
will result in an elevated risk for heat-related health
problems.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Be sure to check on persons with health problems and the
elderly... as they are the most susceptible to heat exhaustion and
heat stroke. Never leave Young children or pets in an enclosed
vehicle... even for a short time... as temperatures can quickly
rise to life threatening levels.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible... reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work the occupational safety and
health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks
in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by
heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke
is an emergency - call 911.

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http://www.wunderground.com/US/TX/104.html#HEA

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Heat Advisory

Statement as of 1:52 PM CDT on August 07, 2013

... Heat advisory now in effect until 7 PM CDT Thursday...

* temperature... highs today and Thursday will range from 101 to 107

degrees.

* Impacts... maximum heat index values today and Thursday will range

from 105 to 110 degrees. The combination of heat and humidity

will result in an elevated risk for heat-related health

problems.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Be sure to check on persons with health problems and the

elderly... as they are the most susceptible to heat exhaustion and

heat stroke. Never leave Young children or pets in an enclosed

vehicle... even for a short time... as temperatures can quickly

rise to life threatening levels.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When

possible... reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or

evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat

stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when

possible and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work the occupational safety and

health administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks

in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by

heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke

is an emergency - call 911.

Whatever.

Why not lock this thread instead of posting this er... stuff (just avoided another word).

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Never mind, I'm out of here.

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Chris, whatever his disagreements with this board, is one of the finest people I've ever known - generous to a fault and a fount of fascinating info.

As Larry Cohn (formerly of Sony Legacy, he's the guy who did the Robert Johnson box) told me a few years ago, Chris was one of the tryly honest and good guys in the music/record business and one of the few who did NOT steal from artists, and one of the few who put the interests of musicians before himself.

Not to mention his many and major accomplishments as a producer, radio personality, organizer of various sessions through the years, writer, friend to some of the most important personalities in American popular music and jazz, and witness to some of the most important cultural events and movements of our time.

As a group who pride ourselves on our historical acumen, it's important to remember and note all of this.

Just wish he would post more often.

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I like Aloc's posts. He posts some interesting stuff. If you don't want to read them, skip 'em.

Why did Chris quit?

The last time he was here I guess he kind of went off on the owner of Jazz Corner in the thread about the forums closing over there.

They had had a huge falling out years ago and I guess Chris still hasn't been able to let it go.

Haven't seen him around since then, so he probably said "fuck it" at that point. Does anyone know if he is on Facebook?

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