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so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye….

March 27, 2008 – 10:33 am

I’m off tomorrow to my hometown of Bradenton, Florida (which I never thought I’d miss, but snow on March 27th is making it look better every minute) to share the glories of Pittsburg Pirates spring training, baitfishing, and manatee-spotting with our 9 y.o. son…
I’ll be back in time to preview the Clark County Democratic Convention [...]

By slim | Comments (0)

3 cheers for the admin: hip-hip-HOORAY! hip-hip-HOORAY! hip-hip-HOORAY!

January 25, 2008 – 3:53 pm

For giving countless hours getting d4v up and running despite monumental hurdles (and monumentally unhelpful hosts).
Thank you for giving me back my voice, such as it is - and for giving us all back a great resource.
(On the off-chance that anyone has missed my drivel this week, you can catch up here.)

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More reasons to adopt a dog or cat

November 2, 2007 – 8:44 am

It may save your life:
As the Keeslings recalled it, a gas-driven pump being used to remove flood waters from their basement in New Castle, Ind., last March malfunctioned, spreading carbon monoxide through the house. By the time Winnie moved into rescue mode, the couple’s 14-year-old son, Michael, was already unconscious.
“Winnie jumped on the bed and [...]

By bushtool | Also posted in Dept. of just Sayin' | Comments (0)

Dakota downed in the line of duty

October 24, 2007 – 9:19 am

Sad story in The Columbian today about police dog Dakota. He died protecting and serving us. May he rest in peace.

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By bushtool | Also posted in Clark County | Comments (6)

Campbell caps Mt St Helens

August 17, 2007 – 9:43 am

Campbell MT St Helens

Campbell group St Helens

Pat Campbell climbed to the top of Mt St Helens yesterday (Thursday) despite iffy weather.  Pat, you have my admiration.

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WUMPSCUT - Down Where We Belong

July 25, 2007 – 12:55 am

Indulge me while I show you what happens when you own a music store chain for 11 years.  You will not ever see or hear this on your local media outlet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCPCNeLTXdc

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Dead Can Dance Yulunga

July 24, 2007 – 11:48 pm

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"if there were beauty in this world, it would sound like this.."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQvu0XiwZk4

 

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In a Gadda Da Vida

June 23, 2007 – 10:48 pm

For you old f@#$% out there, this was the first album to earn an RIAA platinum award.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdFWa_OgciI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of7gdaiq2EI

 
Anyone know what the title means?
Here is another song from this time that was never overplayed and will be remembered by many.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt0oa4IqNqg

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Forty years ago today

May 31, 2007 – 8:16 pm

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was released.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiFYOn1AFms


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Why SNL No Longer Has Decent Music

May 26, 2007 – 9:59 pm

Blame it all on John Belushi.
I was curious as to the why and when Saturday Night Live stopped having exciting, innovative and dangerous musical guest and found out it all ended about 1981.(wiki)
Around that time, John Belushi managed to finagle the suits at Universal and NBC into having on LA punk band Fear on [...]

By Rich | Also posted in Culture | Comments (0)

Welcome to the Machine - Comfortably Numb

May 25, 2007 – 11:44 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB_2oIKUVks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4nA_-PxeIo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqC2P4chhto

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuG_316cPMY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlY-JlE5ZCo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj0DYOklU9E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d79TPCBKMUE

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Eddie Harris

May 22, 2007 – 11:32 pm

Eddie Harris plays my favorite instrument quite well. Here is his official website.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpP1rbTXEPE


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