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Item 47 entered Mon, Sep 27, 1999 (15:53) by Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
cricket
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Topic 47 of 59: 'cricket'
Resp 245 of 245: NittanyLion (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:22) 1 lines
I have downloaded bits and pieces of Billy Birmingham's best and it
is hilarious but only if you have listened to a lot of cricket being
broadcast. Thanks, Rob, for telling me about it. He is spectacular
and has obviously listened to a lot of cricket, himself.
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Item 29 entered Wed, Nov 12, 1997 (04:58) by nick a'hannay (pmnh)
Vote for Top Ten LPs in history...
2 new of 178 responses total.
Topic 29 of 86: 'Vote for Top Ten LPs in history...'
Resp 177 of 178: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (09:23) 1 lines
I'm not familiar with that Moody Blues Title, what are some cuts on
it?
Topic 29 of 86: 'Vote for Top Ten LPs in history...'
Resp 178 of 178: Sam Blob (AlFor) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:26) 5 lines
It seems to me that those are songs, not LPs.
<i>Bohemian Rhapsody</i> was from the album "A Night At The Opera"
<i>Paperback Writer</i> was a Beatles single; not on any of their
original studio albums.
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Item 33 entered Sat, Dec 13, 1997 (13:24) by Sam Blob (Afor)
The Honourable Robert Nesta Marley, O.M. (February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981)
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Topic 33 of 86: 'The Honourable Robert Nesta Marley, O.M. (February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981)'
Resp 11 of 13: Sam Blob (AlFor) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:46) 14 lines
"Every man got a right to decide his own destiny
And in his judgement there is no partiality,
So arm in arm, <b>with arms</i>, we fight our little struggle
'Cause that's the only way we can overcome this little trouble
"And brother you're right, you're right, you're right, you're right,
you're so right,
We go'n' fight, we got to fight, we got to FIGHT, fight for our
rights,
Natty jam it in-a Zimbabwe,
Dread it up in-a Zimbabwe,
Africa a-liberate Zimbabwe,
Natty dread a-liberate Zimbabwe..."
- from <i>Zimbabwe</i> by Bob Marley.
Now tell me, are these the words of a pacifist?
Topic 33 of 86: 'The Honourable Robert Nesta Marley, O.M. (February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981)'
Resp 12 of 13: Sam Blob (AlFor) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:47) 1 lines
</b>I just <b>HATE</b> the fact that posts can't be previewed or
edited here!!!
Topic 33 of 86: 'The Honourable Robert Nesta Marley, O.M. (February 6, 1945 - May 11, 1981)'
Resp 13 of 13: Sam Blob (AlFor) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:56) 47 lines
"We refuse to be
What you wanted us to be, now,
We are what we are,
That's the way it's goin' to be
If you don't know,
You can't educate I
For no equal opportunity,
Talkin' 'bout my freedom,
People freedom and liberty.
"'Cause we been troddin' on the winepress
Much too long!
Rebel! Rebel!
Say we been troddin' on the winepress
Much too long!
Rebel! Rebel!
"Babylon system is the vampire
Suckin' the children day by day, yea,
Me say di, di babylon system is the vampire, fallen empire,
Suckin' the blood of the sufferer, yea,
"Buildin' church and university, o yea now,
Deceiving the people continually, yea,
Say dem graduatin' t'ief and murderer, look out now,
They suckin' the blood of the sufferer, yea.
"Tell the children the truth,
Tell the children the truth,
Tell the children the truth right now, come on and
Tell the children the truth,
Tell the children the truth,
Tell the children the truth,
Tell the children the truth,come on and
Tell the children the truth.
"'Cause we been troddin' on the winepress
Much too long!
Rebel! Rebel!
An' we been taken for granted
Much too long!
Rebel! Rebel!
Troddin' on the winepress
Rebel! Got to rebel now! Rebel! Got to rebel!
From the very first time out of our father's land
We been trampled on..."
<i>Babylon System</i> by Bob Marley
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Item 41 entered Tue, Jan 13, 1998 (23:30) by Wolf (Wolf)
Fleetwood Mac
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Topic 41 of 86: 'Fleetwood Mac'
Resp 18 of 18: Sam Blob (AlFor) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (14:06) 1 lines
Whatever became of Peter Green?
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Item 46 entered Tue, Jun 2, 1998 (17:05) by Riette Walton (riette)
Great Music
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Topic 46 of 86: 'Great Music'
Resp 47 of 47: Sam Blob (AlFor) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (14:16) 3 lines
"Hey, Bungalow Bill!
What did you kill,
Bungalow Bill?"
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Item 55 entered Fri, Oct 16, 1998 (10:22) by Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
The Beatles
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Topic 55 of 86: 'The Beatles'
Resp 39 of 47: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Sat, Dec 1, 2001 (05:45) 22 lines
Paul McCartney: "He was a lovely guy and a very brave man and had a
wonderful sense of humor. He is really just my baby brother."
"We were school friends together, you know. And we joined the Beatles
together and went through all of that together so … it's a very sad
day."
"I was lucky enough to see him a couple of weeks ago and he was still
laughing and joking."
"His music will live on forever. He was a very strong, loving man.
But he didn't suffer fools gladly."
Dhani Harrison (George's Son): We're truly grateful for the
tremendous support we've received from friends and from the very many
members of the public whom we don't know personally, but who thought
of us and send us good wishes."
Ringo Starr: "George was a best friend of mine. I loved him very much
and I will miss him greatly … We will miss George for his sense of
love, his sense of music and his sense of laughter."
Yoko Ono: "George has given so much to us in his lifetime and he
contiues to do so even after his passing with his music, his wit and
his wisdom. His life was magical and we felt we had shared a little
bit of it by knowing him. Thank you George. It was grand knowing
you."
Bob Geldof: ""As he said himself, how do you compare with the genius
of John and Paul? But he did, very well."
Michael Palin: "George wasn't head in the clouds all the time. When
it came to business and all that he was feet very much on the
ground."
Alan Light: (editor, Spin) "It is almost impossible to come up with a
pop musician of any sort of the last four decades who was not touched
by the work of the Beatles … Artists — like Paul Simon, like Peter
Gabriel — have looked to Latin and Indian and African music. The
Beatles were the first to do that in pop music and George was the
direct link that caused them to do that."
Anthony DeCurtis: (critic, Rolling Stone): "I think his real gift was
the kind of mystical view of life that he brought to their music and
popular music in general."
Topic 55 of 86: 'The Beatles'
Resp 40 of 47: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Sun, Dec 2, 2001 (10:16) 88 lines
I'm watching a George Harrison story on CBS Sunday Morning.
Well done!
I'd recommend spending some time at George's official website:
www.allthingsmustpass.com
Yahoo has a page of stories and links
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Entertainment/The_Beatles/
VH1 did a wonderful interview with George and Ravi Shankar. He had
just "dropped by" to help Ravi promote a new album and ended up
picking up a guitar.
He talked about the Concert for Bangladesh, Bob Dylan, the Traveling
Wilburys, the evolution of man, the Maharishi and other topics.
VH1 is did special programming. Details:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tvbarn2/message/4714
Ray Suarez did a piece on the PBS Newshour
There is real audio if you scroll down the page.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/newshour_index.html
"Here Comes the Sun" is riding as one of the recordings on Voyager.
Dan
Flanery said "it's entirely possible Harrison's "Here Comes The Sun",
preserved on Sagan's record in the vast vacuum of space, will outlast
not
only humanity, but also the world that produced its author and the
star
referenced in its title."
http://us.imdb.com/Name?Harrison,+George#Producer
Over twenty films, an outstandingly excellent hit-to-miss ratio.
Here's a smattering. These are just some of the comedies. He also
produced fine dramas.
_Life of Brian_ (1979) (executive producer)
A classic, starring Monty Python.
_Privates on Parade_ (1982) (producer)
A classic, starring John Cleese.
_The Missionary_ (1982) (executive producer)
Michael Palin and Maggie Smith.
_A Private Function_ (1985) (executive producer)
Michael Palin and Maggie Smith.
_Nuns on the Run_ (1990) (executive producer)
Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane.
_Time Bandits_ (1981) (executive producer)
Pythonesque. [Directed by Terry Gilliam. Written by Terry Gilliam
and Michael Palin. Starring John Cleese with Michael Palin]
_How to Get Ahead in Advertising_ (1989) (executive producer)
Wicked satire.
_Powwow Highway_ (1989) (executive producer)
Sublime.
_Withnail and I_ (1987) (executive producer)
A trifle eccentric, shall we say?
_Cold Dog Soup_ (1990) (executive producer)
I look forward to seeing this one. Bizarre dark comedy.
_Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs_ (1974)
A young John Hurt as Malcolm Screwdyke? Have any of you seen this
film? Is it worth watching?
--
The Toon Show http://www.well.com/user/silly/ silly@well.com
Topic 55 of 86: 'The Beatles'
Resp 41 of 47: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Sun, Dec 2, 2001 (10:19) 17 lines
Former Grateful Dead bassist Phi Lesh, quoted on CNN:
"I felt like I knew him through his music and through looking at his
photographs, watching his films and noticing his kind of understated
presence. The kind of prankster twinkle he had in his eye, you just
knew he
had a wicked sense of humor."
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/entertainment/0111/harrison.quotes/content5.html
http://borgman.enquirer.com/ is the online cartoon.
<img
src="http://borgman.enquirer.com/img/daily/2001/12/120101borgman600x395.jpg">
Topic 55 of 86: 'The Beatles'
Resp 42 of 47: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Sun, Dec 2, 2001 (10:21) 1 lines
http://audio.pbs.org:8080/ramgen/newshour/expansion/2001/11/30/harrison.rm?altplay=harrison.rm
Topic 55 of 86: 'The Beatles'
Resp 43 of 47: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Tue, Jan 22, 2002 (15:16) 256 lines
Fab news:
A LAST album of George Harrison’s music was being finished in
secrecy
in the months before his death. He played tracks from the CD to his
family and friends in his private room at a Los Angeles hospital
last
Sunday, four days before he died.
[...]
Jim Keltner, the world’s most in-demand session drummer, who has
recorded with Harrison, Lennon, Ringo Starr and Bob Dylan, flew from
his home in California to Friar Park to add drums to the tracks that
Harrison and other musicians, believed to include Eric Clapton, had
recorded.
Keltner, who last played with Harrison in the Traveling Wilburys
supergroup in the 1980s but still saw him regularly as a friend,
said
this weekend: “It was fantastic to be in the studio with him again.
Some of the new songs are very poignant concerning his life in the
past few years. It will be obvious when you hear them what they are
about.
More:
http://www.sunday-times.co.uk/article/0,,9003-2001555241,00.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2001/12/02/MN116926.DTL
http://www.auntviolet.com/George/George.html>.
"He was a giant, a great, great soul, with all of the humanity, all
of the
wit and humor, all the wisdom, the spirituality, the common sense of
a man
and compassion for people. He inspired love and had the strength of
a
hundred men. He was like the sun, the flowers and the moon and we
will miss
him enormously. The world is a profoundly emptier place without
him." -- Bob
Dylan
Harrison's ashes to be immersed in Ganges
December 3, 2001 Posted: 12:13 PM EST (1713 GMT)
NEW DELHI, India -- The ashes of the late Beatle George Harrison are
to be immersed in the sacred Ganges River, according to a spokesman
for
the Hare Krishna movement.
Maha Mantra Das, a New Delhi spokesman for International Society for
Krishna Consciousness, told wire services that Harrison's widow,
Olivia, and his son, Dhani, 23, would be accompanied by two Hare
Krishna devotees who performed Hindu rites on Harrison's ashes with
the
family in London, England. Harrison was a devotee of the Hindu
faith.
Olivia and Dhani Harrison were headed for the holy city of Varanasi
to
carry out the rites, according to Reuters. The Associated Press
reported that the ashes also would be sprinkled at Allahabad, where
Hinduism's three holiest rivers -- the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati
--
converge.
More:
http://engaged.well.com/engaged/engaged.cgi?&f=0&c=beatles&t=209&q=*
Also covers how Ravi Shankhar spent the day before George's death
with
him and how the ashes will be sprinkled to coincide with today's
minute of meditation...
The "Dark Horse" that "came out a winner":
http://www.msnbc.com/news/656871.asp?0dm=T1BML
lines
A nice tribute montauge on real player - 9 minutes...
http://tm0.com/daywatch/sbct.cgi?s=183869793&i=427615&d=2086327
or the same thing at
http://wgnradio.com/history/audio/georgeharrison.ram
MSNBC.com
Reflections from around the world
on hearing of George Harrison's death
Paul McCartney, from London
"I am devastated and very, very sad. He was a lovely guy and a very
brave man and had a wonderful sense of humor. He is really just my
baby
brother."
Ringo Starr
"George was a best friend of mine. I loved him very much and I will
miss him greatly. Both (wife) Barbara and I send our love and light
to
Olivia and Dhani. We will miss George for his sense of love, his
sense
of music and his sense of laughter."
George Martin, Beatles' record producer
"George was ... the kid who followed the others around. I guess
that
with talents like John and Paul, probably the greatest songwriters
of
the 20th century, it's tough opposition. They collaborated and
rivaled
each other in their writing. George had to do it by himself. He
worked away at it. ... He would craft his music meticulously, with
every little stitch in the canvas.... I like to think he's gone to
a
better place. I think he'll be all right there....he's going to be
happy now."
Yoko Ono
"His life was magical and we all felt we had shared a little bit of
it
by knowing him."
Sitar musician Ravi Shankar
"It was my sitar and Indian music which connected me to George in
the
beginning, but very soon our relationship went beyond that. He was
a
friend, disciple and son to me. George was a brave and beautiful
soul,
full of love, child-like humor and a deep spirituality."
Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys
"I am horribly saddened by the death of George Harrison. While we
were
not personal friends, I think that just like everybody in the world,
I
have always considered all the Beatles to be my friends. Their
arrival
in America in 1964 was electrifying, one of the most exciting things
that ever happened in my life, and their music has always and will
always mean so much to me."
Alan Williams, The Beatles' first manager
"He was a very lovable person. I would say he was the major cog in
The
Beatles at that time. He kept them together probably because of the
calming effect he had."
Bob Dylan, founded the Traveling Wilburys with Harrison
"George was a giant, a great, great soul, with all of the humanity,
all
of the wit and humor, all the wisdom, the spirituality, the common
sense of a man and compassion for people. He inspired love and had
the
strength of a hundred men. He was like the sun, the flowers and the
moon and we will miss him enormously. The world is a profoundly
emptier
place without him."
Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones lead singer
"I am very saddened by George's death and will miss him enormously.
As
a guitarist, he invented many classic lines that were much copied by
others and he wrote several very beautiful songs that we will always
remember."
Keith Richards, Rolling Stones guitarist
"To me, George was, always will be, above all, a real gentleman, in
the
full meaning of the word. We both felt we held similar positions in
our
respective bands, which formed a special knowing bond between us.
Let's hope he's jamming with John."
Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
"He will certainly be missed, and his music will live on forever.
My
only regret about the situation apart from my personal feelings
toward
him and his family is wondering what other songs were in his mind
that
we will never get to hear."
'Godfather of Soul' James Brown
"George Harrison was one of the world's few good men, one of the
better
people I ever met. I will and the world will miss him. He was
truly
loved."
Alan Clayson, Harrison's biographer
"He triumphed, because on their final album his songs were the
highlight."
British Prime Minister Tony Blair
"I think people will be very sad at his death. I think it is worth
of
pointing out that he was not only a great musician and artist, but
he
did an immense amount for charity as well and so he will be very,
very
sadly missed by people right round the world."
Lord Mayor Gerry Scott of Liverpool, England
"George Harrison was one of the great Liverpudlians. He was a warm,
peace-loving man who was much more than just a talented musician."
Mike Storey, council leader, Liverpool, England
"Everyone who knew of George Harrison knew he was a true Scouser who
never forgot his roots. He was a great ambassador for the city."
John Chambers, Liverpool Beatles Appreciation Society
"Until now there has always been the hope of a reunion, perhaps with
Julian Lennon standing in for his dad. It really is the end of a
great deal."
Bob Geldof, musician, activist
"He wasn't a reluctant Beatle. He knew that his place in popular
culture was absolutely secure."
Tom Jones, singer
"He was lovely man. He was unassuming, quiet, great musician. Just
a
lovely man."
David Byrne, lead singer, Talking Heads
"I was growing up in Baltimore at the time and I went out to see
Ravi
Shankar when he came to town and I know I wouldn't have if it wasn't
for George Harrison and the Beatles being involved."
Michael Palin, of Monty Python's Flying Circus
"He had this inner energy which was there even if he was quite tired
--
there would be this tremendous energy. And he was a great talker,
this
man who was supposed to be the quiet Beatle but never stopped
talking
when I was there. He was full of ideas, and takes on things."
Fan drawn to Abbey Road
"I'll light a candle, say a little prayer," said one teary-eyed fan
drawn
magnetically after Harrison's death to Abbey Road, site of the
studio where
The Beatles cut pop history.
Kym Freedman, 17, Henley-on-Thames, England
My "guitar will gently weep forever." Freedman, who considers
Harrison
a "big idol," was one of many fans and neighbors bringing bouquets
and
cards to Harrison's Victorian mansion west of London.
Topic 55 of 86: 'The Beatles'
Resp 44 of 47: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Tue, Jan 22, 2002 (15:23) 140 lines
From the msnbc piece:
As for death, there are likely few Western celebrities better
prepared to face it. Though he often described this world as being
illusory, and was aware as few people are of the burdens of effecting
change in it - who else sees friends murdered or gets stabbed just
for writing songs? - he gave greatly and freely to the rest of us,
while still following the spiritual path he saw set before him.
Unless he indeed forgot to put the cat out, he exits this life with
few things left undone.
living in the material world
dark horse
33 1/3
george harrison
TIME online: http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101011210/
Check out the minor planet that was named after George. It returns
to
our solar system 2-21-02:
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/cfa/ps/special/rocknroll/0004149.html
http://www.winamp.com/news.jhtml;?articleid=9162 A eulogy to George
on Winamp.com
Maharishi : From a Dutch source translated into English
"Not long before his death George Harrison paid a visit to the
Maharishi
in Vlodrop, Holland. During this last visit Maharishi tried to give
George
courage and hope. This was confirmed by a spokesman for the Maharishi
movement in Holland. "Maharishi compared the sick body of Harrison
with an
old coat with holes. He said he was glad that Harrison would soon
take off
that coat and put on a new one". The spokesman also said that Paul
McCartney is a regular visitor at Maharishi's. "Maharishi has always
had a
special place in his heart for the Beatles since their first meeting
in
1967. That friendship has never ceased."
Here's an interesting look at George's L.A./Hispanic connection:
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-000097668dec09132046.story?coll=la%2Dnews%2Dcomment
December 9, 2001
Remembering George Harrison
By RAVI SHANKAR
ENCINITAS, Calif. -- I feel I have been cheated by George. Why did
he
have to go so soon at such a young age when I really wanted to go
first?
In moments like this, it is so hard to express the feeling of
emptiness
and sadness within. Like a film flashing by, everything comes to my
mind
since I met him more than 30 years ago. His childlike quality, his
shy but
naughty little smile, his passion for all the music he loved and the
serious quest for religion, particularly the old Vedic Hindu
tradition,
always amazed me as well as attracted me.
The down-to-earth quality in George was something I could relate to
with
such joy. He would crack up when I told him all my jokes; we had such
fun!
We always competed with each other in punning. When I told him that I
was
known as a "pundit" because of my punning, he said something
hilarious,
connecting the old Hindu scriptures of the four Vedas (Rigveda,
Samveda,
Atharvaveda and Yajurveda). He said: "Do you know the four Wether
brothers? They are Ric, Sam, Arthur and George Wethers."
The only solid lessons on sitar he had from me were in the summer
and
autumn of 1966, which he couldn't pursue as much as we both wanted.
He was
very talented and would have become a great sitar player if only he
could
have given some time. His love, knowledge and understanding of Indian
music developed immensely over the years. I gave him a copy of the
book
"Autobiography of a Yogi" by Swami Yogananda, and my brother,
Rajendra,
gave him a book by Swami Vivekananda. He had such thirst for the
knowledge
and wisdom of Indian traditions. In many ways he was more Indian than
many
Indians.
Though I had been performing all over the world since 1954, my
association with George attracted a whole young generation to sitar
and to
me from the mid- 1960's. Even though I didn't make any records
jamming
with him or any other pop or rock star, I was treated like a
superstar,
being the Beatle George's guru. Then came Monterey, Woodstock and
finally
the big Bangladesh concert, which he totally handled in producing.
Because
of George we had Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell and other
eminent
musicians.
After a year or so, when he spent time with me in Varanasi at my
house,
he suggested we make a couple of records and perhaps tour the United
States. We did the first recording in the A&M Studios for his Dark
Horse
label. It was then that he met dear Olivia (whom he married in 1978).
In
the summer of 1974 the second album was recorded ("Festival of
India") at
his own studio. I'll never forget those couple of months when we
worked on
this album. I did all the compositions on the M4 while traveling from
London to his home in Henley.
George created such an atmosphere with such love and regard. We
would
start rehearsals in a beautiful large hall with a view to his lovely
garden. We would have Indian food and snack between rehearsals.
The recording was finished with simultaneous editing, which George
was
doing himself, always asking me to hear when he was satisfied. After
this
period of creative joy we went to tour the United States, giving more
than
30 performances. George had a special 737 Boeing jetliner completely
refurbished for us to travel in.
What touched me so much was his worry about my health and well
being. He
would tell me always not to travel and exert myself so much. Then
from the
role of disciple and friend he became more of a son to me, especially
after my own son Shubho died in 1992. He would fly and be with me
whenever
I was in the hospital or not well with my heart problems. His love
and
concern touched me deeply.
I'll never forget how much love, care and time he gave to another
project
he did for me while staying in our house here in Encinitas. He went
through all the details, right from choosing all the artwork, to
writing
the notes, to producing the four-CD boxed set "In Celebration,"
selections
from my 40 years of sitar performances and compositions. The last
wonderful musical experience I had with him was when we made the CD
"Chants of India." We did some songs in Madras and the major part at
his
own studio in his mansion at Henley. His nearness and attention in
producing the record always inspired me so. Even the complex
compositions
came out of me so spontaneously.
Another one of many funny incidents was when George, Olivia and
their
son, Dhani, came to India in 1995 and spent a few weeks. We went to
Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. In Bombay, Delhi and Calcutta people
recognized George and created a stampede, which George hated. But we
had
no such problem in Rajasthan and he enjoyed it so much. On our last
stop,
Udaipur, while we were walking in the busy main streets shopping -
ornaments of silver, colourful materials, dresses, turbans, having
tea and
snacks - all of a sudden there was a big crowd which surrounded us. I
was
terrified thinking they had recognized George, but it was actually me
they
were after. Then the funniest thing happened. George, realizing the
situation, immediately became my bodyguard. "Move, move. No, no.
Don't
bother Panditji." And cordoning me with both his hands, he brought me
to
our waiting car and saved me from those autograph hunters. The others
were
already seated, and when the car started, we burst out laughing.
My daughter Anoushka and my wife, Sukanya, also were so attached to
him.
He had a beautiful and loving wife in Olivia and a wonderful son in
Dhani.
He had a magnanimous heart and always cared so much. He was a
fearless and
beautiful soul always conscious of God. I loved him dearly. Though he
is
gone physically, he will always be alive and vibrant in my heart.
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Resp 45 of 47: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Tue, Jan 22, 2002 (15:27) 337 lines
Jorma Kaukonen on George Harrison
When the Beatles exploded into the American and world music scene
back in the
early Sixties, I had totally immersed myself in traditional music
and had
eschewed all things vaguely electric or 'popular.' When I think
about what a
stuffed shirt I was then I really have to laugh today. Anyway, my
friend
Steve Mann came up from L.A. to visit me in Santa Clara and
convinced me
that one of the sugar cubes he had in his pocket would really open
my world
as a musician. Steve was such an innovative musician and so far
ahead of his
time that I accepted his recommendation as gospel and we each ate
one. Well,
needless to say I was totally unprepared for what followed and at
some point
a couple of hours later we had to go for a ride with a friend in a
borrowed
VW. We're driving somewhere on Highway 101 near Sunnyvale,
California and a
semi pulls up behind me filling the rear window with it's bumper and
grill.
Now, in retrospect, we were probably only going 20 miles an hour in
rush hour
but still it really scared the shit out of me. As I was
contemplating my
impending death and possibly the end of the world, we turned on the
radio and
as the tubes warmed up (remember tubes in car radios) the first
thing I heard
was George's solo in 'She's A Woman' and it changed my life! Not
only did it
get me through that moment of fear on the freeway, but it opened my
eyes to
more things than I can enumerate here. It prepared me to be, at
least
moderately, open to Paul Kantner's suggestion that I join some band
that he
was forming up in San Francisco. In that moment, the electric
guitar became
a real instrument for me again.
I met George once a long time ago... I do not even remember when.
I did not
know him but of course as a man of my time I was always interested
in what he
was up to. He was immensely successful, but he and his family
suffered all
the things that can afflict 'normal' mortals. As I grew older, I
came to
appreciate more and more the huge contribution that he and his
friends made
to our world. I know that he had been ill for some time. As one
who lives
in some small way in the public eye, I admired the way he handled
his
privacy... the way he loved his family. I know that he is in a
better place.
(I always say that when someone dies, but I believe it.) He is all
right now
and my prayers are with his family.
I thank George for helping to open my heart!
For Immediate Release
Contact: Keith Putney 650-324-3563
kputney@aol.com
Compact Disc Land presents
A Celebration of the life of George Harrison
featuring the music of George Harrison and the Beatles
Appearing in concert, playing the music of George and the Beatles:
The New Moondogs with special guest Cyril Jordan...
of the Flamin' Groovies, of course!
Where: Compact Disc Land
477 University Avenue
Palo Alto
650-324-3563
When: Sunday Dec. 16
First set-acoustic @5:00 p.m.
Second set-electric @7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Please bring canned food donations for the Second Harvest food bank
After George Harrison passed away, people continually asked me if I
knew of any kind of celebration of what George Harrison did, what
he
meant to us and whathe gave us. I refrain from using the term
memorial
or tribute, only because what he did should truly be celebrated.
For
anyone who wants to, Sunday will be a nice moment to do
that-celebrate
the gifts we received from George Harrison.
The Flamin' Groovies were a Bay Area institution from 1966 through
to
1990, and they wore their Beatles influences on their sleeves; the
Groovies included 3 Beatles tracks on their lp's during their Sire
Records period. So no Bay Area person is more appropriate to help
us
in our appreciation of George than Cyril Jordan, guitarist,
songwriter
and vocalist for the Flamin' Groovies. Cyril will be joining the
New
Moondogs- for Beatles fans, an update of the name of an early
incarnation of the Beatles, the Moondogs. The New Moondogs include
Bob
Vickers, formerly of the Orange Peels, switching between lead and
rhythm guitar as well as lead and backing vocal duties. Expect
guests
from the Syndicate of Sound and Chocolate Watchband to drop by for
a
song or two as well.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19 2001
THE RENSE RETORT, by Rip Rense
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Meeting George
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WorldNetDaily News Archives: Rip Rense
The first time I saw George Harrison was in 1979, in Burbank, Calif.
There was a little press conference at Warner Brothers Records for
the
release of his lovely eponymous album, and I was one of about 30
reporters
present, clustered around in a half circle on the floor.
He had walked in with a cane, the result of a gardening accident,
and
remarked that no one had touched the small mountain of scones on a
nearby
table, or helped themselves to tea. Scones and tea? Everyone was far
too
amazed to eat. He was, after all, one of them.
Harrison answered the usual array of silly questions, and was
patient,
self-deprecating, soft-spoken, even kindly. When a young woman
reporter
asked, wide-eyed and breathless, "George, what are you trying to
teach us,"
he chuckled and muttered, "I guess I'm looking for somebody to teach
me a few
things."
It was jarring, to say the least, looking into that face that I'd
seen so
many times, hearing that voice that I'd heard so many times, singing
words
that I'd long since committed to memory. Yet, there he was,
disarming and
down-to-earth, asking, in all sincerity, why people hadn't enjoyed
the free
scones.
Oddly, no one followed up on the breathless reporter's question - so
I did,
on the way out. I pushed through the mass of microphone-sprouting
arms,
sidled up beside him and said, "You said you're looking for someone
to teach
you a few things - like what?" Harrison's answer was deadpan, but
had a ring
of truth:
"Like how to stop smoking."
How sadly prophetic those words now seem, since he has fallen victim
to lung
cancer.
The second time I encountered Harrison was in 1987, when he was
promoting his
album, "Cloud Nine," also at Warner Records in Burbank. This time, I
had a
little over an hour with him - alone. As a dedicated appreciator of
his music
and words, this was unimaginable.
I have never prepared more for an interview - and I don't mean
research. None
was required. What I needed to do was wrench and pry myself into
"work" mode,
and squelch all gawking - else I would have simply babbled. (A lot
of
reporters in my generation have this same problem.)
Yet Harrison put me at quickly at ease, and spoke at thoughtful
length in
response to every question. He'd probably done a dozen interviews
since
morning, so perhaps he was recycling. Yet, when I read other
articles from
interviews conducted the same day, the answers were very different.
The man
had not merely repeated himself from reporter to reporter.
One question I remember asking was about the exquisitely affecting
guitar
solo on "Something," and where it had come from. He laughed, and
joked:
"Oh, I guess I must have smoked something."
Of course, it turns out that whether he smoked something or not, he
had
worked diligently on that solo (as he did crafting all of his
music.) It had
grown out of a discarded vocal bridge in the song, and had been
honed
artfully over days before he executed it during a live orchestral
overdub, in
order to invest it with as much feeling as possible. That's the kind
of
musician he was.
The last time I saw Harrison was in March of 2000. I went out to buy
a new
pair of shoes, one Wednesday, at the Santa Monica Place mall. It was
around
1:30 in the afternoon, and almost empty, as I stepped onto an
escalator
behind two guys. I rode up one flight and turned for the next level,
when
something peripherally caught my eye. One of the two guys in front
had a
familiar profile, hidden by sunglasses, but was it? I looked again.
Then I heard an unmistakable voice speaking one word, "OK."
It was George, all right. He looked good. His hair was about early
Beatles
length, and salt-and-pepper. Seeing as he'd been fighting cancer,
and had
nearly been stabbed to death by a lunatic just three months earlier,
I was
floored. I was doubly floored by the fact that I'd run into him.
What were
the chances of crossing paths with the guy? Especially when all the
press
reports had him in seclusion, recovering from his near fatal
assault? The
cosmic cliche came to mind: Was this meant to be?
I had a proper excuse for saying hello, seeing as I'd interviewed
him twice -
once for a cover story in a prominent music magazine. And there was
nothing I
wanted to do more than introduce myself, tell him how great it was
to see him
well, and that I looked forward to new music.
But as I watched him scanning the mall, in search of what turned out
to be an
India imports store, I got to thinking that the last thing in the
world this
man wanted was to be bothered by a stranger. Especially considering
the
horrific intrusion he had just suffered.
The decision came easily.
In that small moment, I gave George Harrison the one thing he most
coveted in
day-to-day life: privacy.
What a privilege.
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Rip Rense is a writer and columnist whose work has appeared in many
newspapers and magazines, including the Philadelphia Inquirer, Los
Angeles
Times, Chicago Tribune, Emmy Magazine, TV Guide, and Free China
Review.
An appreciation from a man who peed with the Quiet One.
By Bill Holdship
George Harrison is probably bemused by all the attention his passing
received
in the material world this past week. Most of the tributes have
concentrated
on the "quiet Beatle" thing, emphasizing his spirituality,
humanitarianism,
subtle-but-brilliant musicianship, and the quiet dignity he always
so
beautifully displayed. In retrospect, he may have been the only
living ex-
Beatle never to embarrass himself or us. And take it from someone
who saw
that much-maligned 1974 tour as a fan, not a critic: It was
terrific, much
better than McCartney's first two U.S. tours.
All this concentration on the serious side of his personality,
however, often
misses the man's warmth and great sense of humor. I was fortunate
enough to
have two encounters with Harrison over the past 15 years, first
interviewing
him for Creem magazine in 1987. As a child, I had recurring dreams
that the
Beatles actually lived on my street and were playmates (probably a
result of
that Saturday morning cartoon series) -- so you can imagine the
devastating
impact it would have had, even on an adult, if George Harrison had
turned out
to be a dick. And a Beatle could obviously get away with being
arrogant. But
Harrison was a total sweetheart, everything you would want a former
Beatle to
be -- charming, warm, personable and hilariously funny. In fact, one
of my
most vivid memories of that afternoon is his hearty and genuine
laugh, always
delivered with a huge twinkle in his eye. "I saved you the big
attack on
everybody," he said, before dissing a few folks who deserved it,
later adding
"if you put this in the interview, you can say I'm smiling about it.
I'm not
letting it depress me."
He strolled into the interview by himself, no entourage or handlers,
immediately acknowledging, without prompting, my co-editor, whom
he'd met
more than six months before backstage at the Palace. "See, I told
you we'd
make this happen," he grinned.
Harrison had grown very comfortable with his Beatles legacy by this
point,
but he still had hilarious stories to tell about Elvis and the Fabs'
psychedelic years, as well as pointed comments to make about Dick
Clark, the
music business, and even Madonna, whom he'd recently worked with,
producing
Shanghai Surprise, the flop (the only one in Harrison's
film-producing
career) she co-starred in with then-husband Sean Penn.
"The thing is, you see, people get famous for a bit, and this is why
the
Beatles were good," he said. "We had the four of us -- if one of us
would
start to get snooty or bigheaded, we'd just broadside him. But then
you have
these other people who get famous and they suddenly start thinking
they're
God's gift to mankind. When really all they are is a silly pop star.
There's
much more to life than just been a famous pop star. Unfortunately, a
lot of
them fall into the trap. They get surrounded by people saying how
fab they
are, all these sycophants. You have to see it from the other side,
too --
which is that the pressure you're under when you're fab is
tremendous. It
sometimes does get you crazy when you can't do anything because
everybody's
bugging you and shooting cameras in your face. So I can sympathize
from that
point of view, too. But all Madonna needs is 500 milligrams of some
good
LSD."
My second experience with Harrison was a bit cruder, but just as
telling. It
was at a 1990 record-release party for Ringo Starr at West
Hollywood's Bar
One, where a small group of gentlemen were suddenly astonished to
find
themselves in line for the men's room with a former Beatles
guitarist.
Noticing the fashion trend so popular among the follicle-challenged
in the
music biz at that time, George turned to the gent behind him and
laughed, "Do
you need a ponytail in this town to take a leak?" To this day, there
are
several guys walking around L.A. who still proudly boast that they
"peed with
George Harrison!" You just know Axl Rose would have had his thugs
clear the
joint, if he'd ever needed to use a public restroom at all.
During that 1987 interview, Harrison talked about Elvis and Lennon
as though
they were both spiritually still here. He also addressed death:
"Death is
just where your suit falls off and now you're in your other suit.
You can't
see it on this level, but it's all right. Don't worry." And he
claimed to
absolutely believe in reincarnation, adding that "and half those
people [in
the record industry] are going to be reincarnated getting one cent
on every
CD they sell, and sell more records than everybody, and then not
receive any
of the money."
I loved George Harrison. And I truly believe that those who never
got to
experience the Beatles first-hand missed out on what it was to have
real
musical and cultural heroes. It's one thing to mourn his death. But
what
we're really mourning is the fact that the world was a far better
(and
funnier) place when the Beatles were still in it. Harrison himself
never
seemed to fear moving on. As his friend Bob Dylan remarked after
hearing the
news: "He was like the sun, the flowers, and the moon -- and we will
miss him
enormously. The world is a profoundly emptier place without him."
A letter from Natalie Merchant http://www.nataliemerchant.com
November 30, 2001
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dear Web Site Visitor,
I woke up today to the news that George Harrison had died, that he
had lost
the battle he had been fighting against cancer for several years.
The sadness
that I feel over his death is very different from the reaction I had
when the
news of John Lennon's death was received. Mr. Harrison's passing was
natural,
premature, but not so sudden and horrible as Mr. Lennon's murder.
The world
has lost a cultural icon, an exceptional musician, a sweet man and
with his
death there is powerful realization that time is not standing still
for any
of us.
For nearly 40 years we have had the phenomenon of the Beatles with
which to
measure the time of our lives, now we will add another member's
death as a
sad point of reference. I was born the year that the band released
their
first single, I joined my first band the year that John was killed,
I'm sure
that I will remember his death today along with other events that it
parallels...waking up in a desert casino to more terrorism and
bombing.
Whenever I witness the death of someone or something it is a lesson
in the
fragility of life, a reminder of the temporal state of all things. I
can only
guess that George Harrison had a deeper understanding of that
concept than
most of us. Those of us who listened to his music and vicariously
followed
his search for meaning learned a great deal from him. He introduced
me to the
musical tradition and philosophy of an exotic culture...India. He
staged the
first large scale benefit concert for the starving people of
Bangladesh and
started an independent music label to promote artists he admired. He
accepted
his wealth and fame with grace and generosity.
I've always thought of George as the secret weapon in the Beatles.
His guitar
work and songwriting are both understated as contributions compared
to the
titan songwriters Lennon/McCartney. But when I look over the list of
his song
credits, it is impressive and contains some of my
favorites..."Something",
"If I Needed Someone", "Here Comes The Sun", "While My Guitar Gently
Weeps",
"I Need You". We started the show tonight by playing 4 of George's
songs and
finished the night with "My Sweet Lord". It was a beautiful way for
all of us
in the band to celebrate his life more than to mourn his passing. As
long as
people continue to sing his songs he has the promise of immortality.
Take Care,
Natalie
Topic 55 of 86: 'The Beatles'
Resp 46 of 47: Sam Blob (AlFor) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (14:53) 13 lines
"Honey Pie!
Honey Pie!
"Honey Pie!
Honey Pie"
"Honey Pie!
Honey Pie!
Honey Pie!
Honey Pie!
I love you!
Honey Pie!"
- <i>Wild Honey Pie</i> by Lennon & McCartney
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John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Richard "Ringo
Starr" Starkey are four of the six men from the '60s who
fundamentally changed rock'n'roll for eternity. The other two are
Robert "Bob Dylan" Zimmerman and James "Jimi" Hendrix.
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Songs that make you think of phonographs
While listening to the album <i>The Beatles</i> (a.k.a. the White
Album), hearing the song "Martha My Dear", I suddenly imagined the
single spinning on the record player.
The only other song I've ever heard on a CD player that made me
imagine I was hearing it on a 45 single was "One Year Of Love" by
Queen.
I wonder what quality of a song would make me imagine the single
actually spinning on a turntable?
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Bridget Jones's Diary - nowhere near the edge of reason (Part 4)
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Resp 918 of 920: Megan (mariel) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:03) 5 lines
I didn't see anything on the page you gave, but I did find this bit
about Renee talking about the sequel in last weeks's <a
href="http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Awful/Archive2002/020328f.html">The
Awful Truth:
<i>"Renée Zellweger, looking very grown up (and very un-Bridget Jones
in her too-together Carolina Herrera strapless satin), announced:
"You guys are crazy!" I think the purty Texan had finally had enough
of the on-the-record roundup, which included, interestingly enough,
eager proclamations to do the Jones sequel, something she had not
been as hyped about last time we chatted, thanks to cold 'n' dreary
London weather."</i>
Could that possibly be it?
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</a>
Shoot. Forget the end tag.
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I wouldn't believe *anything* in a Ted Casablanca column, and now
they've got him in person on E! News Daily.
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Hawaii
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Resp 284 of 285: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (09:23) 1 lines
So, who were the winners?
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I fell asleep before they were announced, and no one has yet added it
to their website. As soon as I know, I will post it here.
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Kenneth Branagh
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Topic 22 of 160: 'Kenneth Branagh'
Resp 204 of 207: Aimee (willshakespeare) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:05) 13 lines
first of all, i got the picture from the Kenneth Branagh compendium,
i'll find out the exact website and the name of the pic in a minuite
and put a link in here...but i have to just say, I went to riii
today!!!! it was the best thing I have ever seen, personally. I
enjoyed every moment of it, and i really wish i was going to see it
again- i told my mum to get some more tickets! but perhaps thats a
bit unfair seen as so many people want to see it and I think they are
all sold out.
I apsolutely loved the way he turned from innoscent to wicked in a
mater of seconds, even before the character he had been talking to
was off the stage... and his reaction after he had just woed Anne,
that was one of the best changes. An amazing actor.
...And I have his signature! that has really made my day, my week,
and I would go as far to say the next few years of my life!
I have photos of him outside the stage door, unfortunately in the
photo with him and us on, he did not have his arm around me, because
there were three of us, and my mum and Auntie were already stood next
to him, and he only has two arms...shame...but he signed my riii
book!!! sorry, i cant stop thinking about it, I got back this evening
and I have just been looking at my signed book, the pen he wrote with
(slightly sad I know, but, well I cant just forget which pen it was)
my A2 poster (sorry they didnt have them in when you went Karen) my
post card, my programme and my camera with the photos in!
I'll stop going on about that now, I'll tell you how we bumped into
him (not literally- i wish!) We got there really early because we
were eating in Shefield and we found the Crucible. As we walked up to
it, there was a huge sign saying "Stage Door" (well, I thought it was
pretty big considering I didn't expect it to be just onto the street)
and there were people there (i'd say about 7 or so- i didnt count)
and we noticed they had pens and cameras and books! at first we didnt
really beleive what we were seeing but then someone said that Kenneth
Branagh was due to arrive. This was about 11:30 I think. We were
wondering whether he was really going to come, but I got my riii book
out and my mum and auntie followed suit. then a few seconds after a
black rangerover went round the corner, he was there! we went up and
asked for signatures, and he signed everyone's books and then my mum
said: (I quote)
"Would a photograph be too much of an imposition?" and he said:
"Not at all." then we got some photos. I couln't beleive there was
only about 10 people there, and it was so lucky we were just passing,
if we had come any later we'd have missed him, and any earlier we'd
have walked off.
I might be going on about things that no one but me finds
interesting, but I thought I'd mention it! I still can't beleive he
just walked round the corner, and he was just there- i stood next to
him! WOW! I'm still in shock... I'll go now cos I'll start repeating
what I've already said, I'll go find that website and the picture.
Topic 22 of 160: 'Kenneth Branagh'
Resp 205 of 207: Aimee (willshakespeare) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:31) 9 lines
i cant seem to find the picture again in the compendium, but here is
the website which should lead you straight to the picture, and if it
doesn't, you could print this out:
http://www.branaghcompendium.com/rick_intro3.jpg
ok, slight problem, it hasn't gone blue and it isn't making a link,
but this is it anyway. Enjoy!
<img src=" http://www.branaghcompendium.com/richard_postcard_sm.jpg
">
Topic 22 of 160: 'Kenneth Branagh'
Resp 206 of 207: Aimee (willshakespeare) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:36) 3 lines
just thought i'd add that picture on the end, seen as thats what i've
been looking at all day, i think it might be imprinted onto my
eyelids. no wonder they have been running out of posters, they have
them plasterd all over the wall as far as the eye can see! (in the
crucible) but, they were nice to look at. at least no one will be in
any doubt about what they are going to see!
signing off, a very happy Aimee :) :) :) :) :) bye!
Topic 22 of 160: 'Kenneth Branagh'
Resp 207 of 207: Aimee (willshakespeare) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:45) 1 lines
i have an apology to make, i've just read over what i've just added
above, and in my first entry, I said sorry there weren't any posters
there when you went Karen, and I've just realised that I put Karen,
and of course it is Racheal that has been to see riii -sorry Racheal!
it must be all the excitements of the day making me forget who's who,
I knew it was Racheal who had gone to see riii really! bye again! n
this time i'll actually go!
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Bridget Jones's Diary - nowhere near the edge of reason (Part 4)
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Resp 918 of 920: Megan (mariel) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:03) 5 lines
I didn't see anything on the page you gave, but I did find this bit
about Renee talking about the sequel in last weeks's <a
href="http://www.eonline.com/Gossip/Awful/Archive2002/020328f.html">The
Awful Truth:
<i>"Renée Zellweger, looking very grown up (and very un-Bridget Jones
in her too-together Carolina Herrera strapless satin), announced:
"You guys are crazy!" I think the purty Texan had finally had enough
of the on-the-record roundup, which included, interestingly enough,
eager proclamations to do the Jones sequel, something she had not
been as hyped about last time we chatted, thanks to cold 'n' dreary
London weather."</i>
Could that possibly be it?
Topic 149 of 160: 'Bridget Jones's Diary - nowhere near the edge of reason (Part 4)'
Resp 919 of 920: Megan Vohs (mariel) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:18) 2 lines
</a>
Shoot. Forget the end tag.
Topic 149 of 160: 'Bridget Jones's Diary - nowhere near the edge of reason (Part 4)'
Resp 920 of 920: Karen (KarenR) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:41) 1 lines
I wouldn't believe *anything* in a Ted Casablanca column, and now
they've got him in person on E! News Daily.
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Item 159 entered Fri, Jan 25, 2002 (09:13) by Karen (KarenR)
Fan Fiction--part 3
4 new of 773 responses total.
Topic 159 of 160: 'Fan Fiction--part 3'
Resp 770 of 773: NicG (NicoleG) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (13:18) 3 lines
Lisa, I am not sure if I'm swooning from the tenderness from William
toward Lizy or the sexual tension.
Good job. Can't wait for Next installment.
Topic 159 of 160: 'Fan Fiction--part 3'
Resp 771 of 773: Karen (KarenR) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (14:38) 7 lines
<i>"Ummm," he murmured into her ear, just before she felt him suck
the lobe into his mouth as he tried to make a meal of it. "Elizabeth,
if we weren't in a public place, I'd order something far more
appetising than whatever's on their menu."
An involuntary quiver went through Elizabeth. "And I believe at this
moment I might too."
William knew this wasn’t the time or place, but he wanted to make a
point. "The next time you say that, I will take you at your
word."</i>
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Topic 159 of 160: 'Fan Fiction--part 3'
Resp 772 of 773: Bronwen Hobbs (Bronnie) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:48) 1 lines
Lisa, I think I can officially declare it summer in my house. The
heat was radiating everywhere. I can't wait for the next post.
Topic 159 of 160: 'Fan Fiction--part 3'
Resp 773 of 773: Lisa L (freddie) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (17:40) 5 lines
<i>So, is Elizabeth going to pack a *certain* volume into her weekend
bag?</i>
LOL Karen, if I remember that book was pretty heavy looking. Maybe a
mag from the newstand at the airport, you know, one of those sold in
a wrapper, would be easier for travel. :)))))
<small><small>Going back to Chapter 12 now, waving my little (Thai)
flags.</small></small>
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Item 160 entered Thu, Feb 14, 2002 (18:47) by Karen (KarenR)
Odds and Ends - Part 5
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Topic 160 of 160: 'Odds and Ends - Part 5'
Resp 371 of 372: Lucie (alyeska) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:17) 1 lines
Sorry I'm late Lora, but I hope your birthday was the best ever.
Topic 160 of 160: 'Odds and Ends - Part 5'
Resp 372 of 372: Lora (Lora) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (17:22) 1 lines
Thanks Minkee and Lucie! Saw Mamma Mia! today. It was great.
There's even a part for an Englishman. But the part requires singing
above rock music at times ;-).
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Item 19 entered Sat, Nov 8, 1997 (21:23) by Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
Jaguar XKE
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Topic 19 of 34: 'Jaguar XKE'
Resp 5 of 5: Sam Blob (AlFor) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:53) 5 lines
An interesting looking E-Type can be seen at:
http://www.motionalmemories.com/1963-Jaguar-XKE-by-Michelotti.htm
The picture caption refers to it as an XKE, so I posted it here...
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Item 19 entered Wed, Aug 19, 1998 (16:01) by Ray Lopez (ratthing)
Word Association
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Topic 19 of 172: 'Word Association'
Resp 1146 of 1146: Alexandrite (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:24) 3 lines
(*hugs* Esbee!!)
Steve... Lawrence
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Item 66 entered Wed, Aug 15, 2001 (21:52) by Wolf (wolf)
Lladro
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Topic 66 of 69: 'Lladro'
Resp 2 of 2: Marcia (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (16:28) 1 lines
I was given the most lovely little Lladro butterfly on a flowering
branch by a lady I met in Drool. It has a very special place on my
enclosed lighted display stand for my mineral collection and other
treasured objects.
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Item 2 entered Sat, Jul 10, 1999 (19:09) by Marcia (MarciaH)
Vulcanism
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Topic 2 of 69: 'Vulcanism'
Resp 806 of 806: Marcia (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (15:34) 82 lines
===================
South Sister, US
===================
Steady uplift of W flank of Oregon's South Sister continues
Following is from:
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/Sisters/WestUplift/information_18march20
02.html
As of March 2002, the steady, slow uplift of an area of the W
flank/base of
South Sister continues, at the rate of one inch/year maximum (~2.5
cm/year).
Spring water collected in late Summer 2001 shows a possible magmatic
origin
of carbon and helium. Seismicity remains low. It is thought that
magma is
slowly accumulating at 6-7km depth.
================
Etna, Italy
================
Etna Update
Following last Summer's flank eruption, Etna has been relatively
quiet. On
9 March ash emissions resumed at Bocca Nuova, and on 25 March from
the NE
Crater. No incandescence has been visible and it is supposed that
these
emissions are due to collapses of conduit walls primarily. However,
ash
from the NE Crater is darker and may perhaps originate from degassing
magma
at some depth.
From: http://www.geo.mtu.edu/~boris/ETNA_news.html
"3 April 2002 update. Over the Easter weekend and through 2 April ash
emission continued without interruptions from the Bocca Nuova, while
at the
Northeast Crater it had apparently stopped. Light ash falls occurred
in
downwind areas, at times extending as far as Catania. The emissions
formed
billowing brown plumes which at times rose several hundred meters
above the
summit. No incandescence has been seen so far at night. Extremely bad
weather has prevented observations since the afternoon of 2 April.
Ash emission began on 9 March at the Bocca Nuova and on 25 March at
the
Northeast Crater, marking the first significant visible activity at
the
summit craters since the end of the July-August 2001 eruption.
However, it
seems that no fresh magma has reached the surface so far, although
the ash
from the Northeast Crater was distinctly darker than that emitted
from the
Bocca Nuova, and might have been derived from degassing magma at
depth
within the conduit."
=========================
Miyake-jima, Japan
=========================
Miyake-jima update, Eruptions continue in 2002
As of 1 April, Japan's Miyake-jima continues to erupt and discharge
significant quantites of SO2 gas from the summit pit crater (at the
rate of
10, - 20,000 tonnes/day) Small eruptions continue to occur at this
volcano.
In 2002, eruptions were noted on 23 Jan, 21 Feb and 2 & 31 Mar. Below
is a
listing of known eruptive events in 2001 - 2002.
From: http://staff.aist.go.jp/a.tomiya/miyakeE.html
Date Plume Height Type Time
[2001]
Jan. 11 800m - at about 10:40
Mar. 19 800m - at about 07:00 ~ 07:40
May 27 1200m M at about 06:04
Jun. 3 700m - at about 06:34
Jun. 10 500m - at about 19:25
Jul. 10 500m - at about 06:38 and 08:23
Jul. 18 ??? - at about 17:42
Sep. 26 1000m M at about 11:32
Sep. 27 1000m M at about 21:28
Sep. 27 800m - at about 23:04
Sep. 28 800m - at about 05:28
Oct. 11 ??? - before dawn and at about 09:00
Oct. 16 1500m M at about 07:22
Nov. 1 800m - at about 12:32
[2002]
Jan. 23 200m - at about 12:34
Feb. 21 300m - at about 17:37
Mar. 2 ??? - at about 05:53 and 06:12
Mar. 31 200m - at about 06:04
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Item 26 entered Tue, Feb 1, 2000 (22:14) by Marcia (MarciaH)
EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel
3 new of 1520 responses total.
Topic 26 of 69: 'EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel'
Resp 1518 of 1520: Marcia (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (15:32) 19 lines
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the TONGA ISLANDS has occurred at:
15.21S 173.49W Depth 33km Fri Apr 5 23:02:29 2002 UTC
Time: Universal Time (UTC) Fri Apr 5 23:02:29 2002
Eastern Standard Time (EST) Fri Apr 5 18:02:29 2002
Central Standard Time (CST) Fri Apr 5 17:02:29 2002
Mountain Standard Time (MST) Fri Apr 5 16:02:29 2002
Pacific Standard Time (PST) Fri Apr 5 15:02:29 2002
Alaska Standard Time (AST) Fri Apr 5 14:02:29 2002
Location with respect to nearby cities:
150 miles (245 km) SW of APIA, Samoa
195 miles (315 km) WSW of PAGO PAGO, American Samoa
240 miles (385 km) N of Neiafu, Tonga
1660 miles (2670 km) NNE of Auckland, New Zealand
For additional information, including a map for this event please
consult this web page, which should be available shortly:
http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/bulletin/020405230229.html .
Topic 26 of 69: 'EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel'
Resp 1519 of 1520: Marcia (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (15:33) 107 lines
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
NO. 2-096
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
APR 06, 2002
NEIC QUICK EPICENTER DETERMINATIONS
UTC TIME LAT LONG DEP GS MAGS SD GAP STA F-E REGION AND
COMMENTS
HRMNSEC MB Msz USED
MAR 30
012428.2& 36.810N 4.866W 15 5 STRAIT OF
GIBRALTAR. <MDD>.
mbLg 1.8 (MDD).
020513.6& 44.527N 7.274E 10 9 NORTHERN ITALY.
<LDG>. ML
1.9 (LDG).
020513.8& 44.519N 7.244E 15 14 NORTHERN ITALY.
<GEN>. ML
2.4 (GEN).
021041.6? 27.04 S 27.35 E 10G 4.4 0.8 221 6 SOUTH AFRICA
052059.0& 43.033N 0.377W 3 9 PYRENEES. <LDG>.
ML 2.2
(LDG).
055704.0& 44.402N 7.183E 15 4 NORTHERN ITALY.
<GEN>. ML
1.5 (GEN).
060000.7* 16.902S 177.172W 33? 4.8 4.8 0.7 122 33 FIJI ISLANDS
REGION
061749.2* 23.402N 70.370E 33N 4.5 1.3 111 28 SOUTHERN INDIA
063759.0* 16.566S 177.328W 33N 4.6 0.8 122 25 FIJI ISLANDS
REGION
072220.2& 46.130N 2.786E 3 27 FRANCE. <LDG>. ML
3.0 (LDG).
085725.6* 4.837S 103.161E 33N 4.9 0.9 106 18 SOUTHERN
SUMATERA, INDONESIA
090147.7& 18.676N 66.942W 72 4 PUERTO RICO
REGION. <RSPR>.
MD 2.5 (RSPR).
090408.2& 46.487N 1.139E 5 24 FRANCE. <LDG>. ML
3.1 (LDG).
093706.0& 35.997N 4.578W 85 10 STRAIT OF
GIBRALTAR. <MDD>.
101538.0 41.664N 141.826E 73D 4.7 1.0 152 34 HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
REGION.
Recorded (1 JMA) in Aomori and Iwate Prefectures, Honshu.
131552.1* 8.330N 70.701W 33N 4.3 0.9 176 25 VENEZUELA
135051.0& 33.197N 116.736W 2 28 SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA.
<PAS-P>. ML 3.8 (PAS). Felt (III) at Escondido, Poway and
Ramona; (II)
at El Cajon, Oceanside, San Diego and Santee.
141844.4* 17.374S 178.716W 500G 4.2 0.8 129 20 FIJI ISLANDS
REGION
143523.9& 43.780S 168.140E 12 13 OFF W. COAST OF
S. ISLAND,
N.Z. <WEL>. ML
4.4 (WEL).
150646.7* 7.401S 128.025E 127D 5.0 0.6 135 19 BANDA SEA
151041.5& 44.528N 7.143E 5 5 NORTHERN ITALY.
<GEN>. ML
1.7 (GEN).
163451.1* 14.832N 92.587W 33N 4.3 0.8 148 21 NEAR COAST
CHIAPAS, MEXICO
164003.2* 17.732S 71.801W 62* 4.4 1.1 159 11 NEAR COAST OF
PERU
165934.6& 40.814N 1.114E 0 4 BALEARIC ISLANDS,
SPAIN.
<MDD>. mbLg 2.1
(MDD).
171240.8& 41.352N 7.213W 0 5 PORTUGAL. <MDD>.
mbLg 2.0
(MDD).
182118.4 1.914N 125.769E 33N 5.1 0.9 82 39 NORTHERN MOLUCCA
SEA
195640.2& 36.670N 5.893W 18 75 STRAIT OF
GIBRALTAR. <MDD>.
mbLg 3.9 (MDD). Felt (III) in the Areos de la Frontera area
and (II) in
the Jerez de la Frontera area.
202209.7& 36.368N 7.722W 16 25 STRAIT OF
GIBRALTAR. <MDD>.
mbLg 2.3 (MDD).
205522.3& 44.283N 7.338E 15 5 NORTHERN ITALY.
<GEN>. ML
1.7 (GEN).
210826.1* 18.122S 174.941W 33N 4.4 0.9 139 10 TONGA ISLANDS
211545.0* 30.519S 116.932E 10G 4.5 0.6 132 11 WESTERN
AUSTRALIA. Felt in
the
Kalannie-Perth area.
211814.3& 42.777N 1.969E 6 5 PYRENEES. <LDG>.
mbLg 2.0
(MDD).
212819.7& 43.086N 0.479W 7 6 PYRENEES. <LDG>.
ML 1.6
(LDG).
213225.6& 46.124N 2.799E 3 5 FRANCE. <LDG>. ML
1.4 (LDG).
213843.8 38.853N 107.386W 1G 0.5 170 10 COLORADO. ML 3.1
(GS). Felt
in the Somerset
area.
223141.9* 5.409S 102.046E 35D 5.1 1.2 76 26 SOUTHERN
SUMATERA, INDONESIA
235957.8& 36.269N 4.526W 86 4 STRAIT OF
GIBRALTAR. <MDD>.
golden co usa 2002 APR 06 12:20
Topic 26 of 69: 'EARTHQUAKE!!! The Sequel'
Resp 1520 of 1520: Marcia (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (15:38) 16 lines
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF GEOLOGICAL & NUCLEAR SCIENCES LTD.
The following earthquake has been recorded by the Institute
Reference number: 1863680/G
Universal Time: 2002 April 5 2347
NZ Standard Time: 2002 April 6 11.47 a.m.
Latitude, Longitude: 41.29°S 172.38°E
Location: 20 km east of Karamea
Focal depth: 15 km
Richter magnitude: 4.6
May have been felt in the north-west Nelson region and north of
Westport
on the West Coast
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Item 50 entered Wed, Jul 18, 2001 (15:35) by Marcia (MarciaH)
Et Cetera
3 new of 314 responses total.
Topic 50 of 69: 'Et Cetera'
Resp 312 of 314: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (12:13) 1 lines
But I asked first? Maybe you could ask her to elaborate?
Topic 50 of 69: 'Et Cetera'
Resp 313 of 314: Marcia (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (14:25) 3 lines
Merrie Monarch competition is held in our tennis stadium and the
seats are both backless and HARD. No one local goes there if they
can hslp it. Especially if it is extrememly crowded (as this is) and
of great duration (6 hours tonight - at the very least.) So, from
the comfort of my living room (and far more accessible bathroom
facilities) I will be watching. However, I did think of being there
for you to look for me as in "Where's Waldo." Tonight is the
beautiful costumes, the familiar Hawaiian music, and exquisite
flowers freshly picked from our forests. Each dancer picks her own
while chanting special thanks to the gods and godesses from whose
territory they are taking them.
You will also discover your computer video player will go blank from
about 8-8:30 pm Hawaiian time. This is because they send the
transmission back to Honolulu studios for the news. Usually it
occurs at 10 pm but all times are contingent to what is happening at
the Festival this weekend. A hui ho !
Topic 50 of 69: 'Et Cetera'
Resp 314 of 314: The Maharaja (TheMaharaja) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (17:16) 9 lines
Sorry Terry & Wolf for not answering your querry. Yes, it can be
very
safe in Pakistan and highly insecure at times and places. The
mountains
I visit have very hospitable people living there and I have felt
safe.
However, people do keep warning me.
Marcia, I have seen the hula dancing in some of the movies. I think
it's
a beautiful sight. I will visit Geo17 as soon as I have posted this.
The Maharaja
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Item 56 entered Tue, Oct 9, 2001 (11:39) by Paul Terry Walhus (terry)
geo conference business
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Topic 56 of 69: 'geo conference business'
Resp 154 of 155: Paul Terry Walhus (terry) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (11:16) 2 lines
http://tvnight.org/geo/index.html
Topic 56 of 69: 'geo conference business'
Resp 155 of 155: Marcia (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (14:18) 1 lines
That link does not work for me. Is it Netscape or me?
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Item 64 entered Tue, Feb 5, 2002 (13:48) by Marcia (MarciaH)
Rob's GeoWorld
1 new of 59 responses total.
Topic 64 of 69: 'Rob's GeoWorld'
Resp 59 of 59: Marcia (MarciaH) Sat, Apr 6, 2002 (15:27) 1 lines
Rob, there is something about field station dinge that adds to the
ambience of the whole adventure. Ours are not much better. In fact,
anyone who has stayed in Magma House (for the extended field camps of
student volcanologists and interns), it is part of the whole
experience. I just love the name of the place. All it has for
creature comforts is stacked bunks on which you place your bedrolls
or sleeping bags. It is not luxurious, but it sure beats the
conditions of field camp out at the eruptions. I'll dig up the ones
of my son at Pu'u O'o when it was actively founting and was the main
vent on the current flank eruption.
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