ninelives
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^Great purchases! I'm a big fan of Zero 7
If you like the Cure and don't already have it, I think their best album is Pornography. -
The funding cutbacks go back to the 80's when Regan started cutting federal funding under the guise of states rights. They are so much deeper now, plus many state governments are trying to push for voucher systems to help with sending more money and children to private or religious schools. What they do in Norway is so polar opposite to what direction the U. S. Educational system is going, the answer might already be there. It really is a societal issue than just one facet or group, at least over here it is - IMO.
I agree - I'm just more aware of what's happening on the east coast than west, which is why I said what I did.
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Can't speak for everywhere in th US but here in California I blame teachers unions and the politicians who are owned by the teachers unions. Throwing more money at education has not made it better. Also "English as a second language" aka: ESOL is another joke. Continuing to gear education for the lowest common denominator is going in the wrong direction.
I don't know about the West Coast but on the East Coast, there have been and continue to be major funding cutbacks to education.
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My observations on the system in the US is that for starters, we teach to take these standardized tests which measure nothing more than how well you test. So kids are learning how to take a test but not learning concepts - basic grammar, math, history for the purpose of bettering themselves and for us to develop critical thinkers. Kids are getting turned off to learning and with what I see, I can't blame them. There is also the whole "no child left behind" program which pushes kids forward when they really would benefit from being held back and repeating the grade. By the time they reach high school, they're so far behind academically that sadly, many end up dropping out. I also think that technology, video games, the internet has impacted students' ability to retain, think creatively, analyse. They have information at their fingertips and what they grow up with is video - lots of images, fast moving etc. and that's what holds their interest. Many educators (teachers) feel things need to return to the basics. All this whole language, grouping, data driven instruction etc. isn't working and I don't know why the powers that be are afraid to admit it and make changes.
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It's very similar to their previous album, Almost Acoustic (which just got reissued) if not a bit more lively. I'm a huge fan of Garcia's acoustic forays whether it be with the Dead, Old & In the Way, David Grisman, etc. so if you like that sort of thing this record should be right up your alley.
Love all of the above so will definitely check into it.
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Haven't heard this but I'm sure it's amazing.
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Not sure if this is the best thread to discuss - but the promos for Stephen Davis's upcoming "The Lost Chronicles of the '75 LZ Tour" (or a title to that effect) promise to identify the female inspiration behind "What Is and What Should Never Be" and "Black Country Woman."
Pure gossipy speculation, but going on the evidence we already have, does anyone think the woman in question was the sister of RP's (then) wife Maureen? BCW does mention I know your sister will, and the relevant quote from Hammer of the Gods, for which Davis presumably drew on the same sources, quotes Richard Cole, We said, 'You're fucking mad.' ...He was playing with both of them. That's in one of the songs as well. It's on the second album.
Until the new Davis book comes out at the end of this month, does anyone want (or not want) to take a guess that the real-life subject of both songs was indeed the singer's long-term affair with his partner's sibling? Or is this just too tawdry to speculate on?
I think that book is full of inaccuracies and whether it's true or not isn't any of our concern and I don't think should be a topic of discussion.
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No ignorance at all, the singer.
Thanks! Very cool pics. I didn't know you were in a band - where have I been
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Hey Aqua,
I realised after I posted them that the first pic was actually the finish of a song so that's why it seems like there is a lack of enthusiasm!
Forgive my ignorance but which one is you?
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What's that thing... a bodhran?
No it's a Bendir from Morocco.
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Good Effort but my fave is Principle Of Moments particularly Wreckless Love.
Also an excellent album/song. Really hard to say absolute fave because each one moved me in a different way since they're all so different. But something about FoN and Mighty Rearranger grabbed me a wee bit more
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Definitely that and Mighty Rearranger are tops, though I am loving Band of Joy immensely so that may soon be added to the list
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I've been trying to track down some DeYarmond Edison (the band Justin Vernon was in with the guys from Megafaun prior to forming Bon Iver) but it's out of print and very hard to find. I have seen Bon Iver once before (opening for Wilco) and really enjoyed them. If you haven't checked out Megafaun yet, I think you would like them.
It would be interesting to hear Justin's early works. Bummer it's out of print. Thanks for the tip on Megafaun! Will definitely check them out
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Recently discovered Bon Iver and am enjoying his music a lot.
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Another thing I miss about the "old days". Back in the 1970's they had summerfest here in upstate NY. Rich Stadium, now Ralph Wilson stadium, home of the Bills, can seat well over 80.000 for a concert. I remember the Rolling Stones, Elton John and then three groups at a time would show up. Big names at the time. I saw the Outlaws and Journey both open for the Rolling Stones. Many great outdoor concerts in those days. Nothing now even resembles the concerts of those days.
Those types of festivals still exist. How do you know nothing resembles them if you haven't been? I love those settings as well but there's something special about a small club - much more intimate setting IMO.
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Can you post links to both artists, please. I like the sound of the flute when it makes appearences in some music I have.
No problem - it's classical music which I love.
Galway:
Rampal:
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Jethro Tull is very good. Ian Anderson is the leader and sings and plays the flute better than anyone has ever played a flute. The album with Aqualung is the best. That is his biggest song. But his greatest hits album is good. Songs like skating away and such. Thankis for the complimnet.
I agree that Ian Anderson is an amazing and unique flute player still (his voice, however is shot) but as a flutist myself, I'd have to say Jean Pierre Rampal and James Galway would take the title
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^ Love the Grapes of Wrath!!!!
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I think his mother was Alanya Miles that was the rumour anyway.
It isn't and it's something Robert has chosen to keep out of the public.
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SPRING!!!!!!
Happy SPRING everyone!
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It makes me unhappy when I do dumb things.
I can't believe I fell into the Steve Jobs Reality Distortion Field and bought a Macbook Pro. Over a thousand bucks for 2 year old hardware, wtf was I thinking?
Wisely, that's what
Macs are great. You won't be disappointed -
Same thing that has made me unhappy everyday for the last two years...
My sick ex-wifes unrelenting pursuit to sabotage any chance I have of having an ongoing
relationship with my son
She really has his head "F#%KED UP!
I'm so sorry dzldoc It's such a shame she doesn't realise the damage she's doing to her own child. Thinking good thoughts things get better there. -
1 Year Smoke Free!
:cheer: Way to go!!!!!
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To spend a beautiful day with my kids, parents and parents-in-law. It's simply wonderful to be back home after the stressful days spent in Chile after the earthquake.
:kiss: Sooooooooooo happy you are home safe!!!!!!!
If you like the Cure and don't already have it, I think their best album is Pornography.
Same thing that has made me unhappy everyday for the last two years...
I'm so sorry dzldoc 
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Disintegration is another one that I'd recommend! I prefer them because they're very dark and less commercial sounding IMO. But the ones you got are great too! Enjoy - great era of music