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Wasn't Wood's signing announced during the Cub's convention, too? Definitely more of a PR move - which is fine - baseball is a business. Great player, as well as a great person (charity work and all). It's a shame the him and Prior never were to maintain their initial greatness.

Both Parks and Rec. and Community have been great this season - which is good because the Office and 30 Rock have not.

http://www.blacksabbath.com/ It's like Where's Waldo (Bill Ward). Never understood why bands have to do this. Stones do this with Wyman all the time - eliminate him from pictures. At least Ward is still mentioned in the History section.

I would say so - the whole NATO meetings may be factor. I have never been a fan of the Cub/Sox series, anyway.

That's pretty cool about the food and drink - plus the cheap tickets. That would never fly here in Chicago, at either ball park.

Former White Sox pitcher and coach died yesterday. Probably not many people (outside of White Sox fans and south-side Chicagoians) heard of him, but he has a great back story on how he got in the majors. Those uniforms (middle of the picture) are my all time favorite Sox uniforms, mostly because those were ones they were wearing when I first started going to games (late 70s), also I think they look cool as hell. Below is a rather long article, but worth the read. http://www.suntimes.com/12569512-417/kevin-hickey-a-long-shot-who-fulfilled-a-neighborhood-dream-dies-at-56.html

That would be great. Hopefully his family can make some money off of it.

The Eugene June, 90 shows were great. I remember getting those tapes, probably over Xmas break in 90. Haven't listen to them in awhile - now listening to the 6/23/90 show - great first set.

A 70 acoustic/electric release would be great, too. (the next Dave's Pick)

I didn't mean to imply that he wasn't sober, I just meant - I don't think Brent's death (or not taking time off in 90 and 91) caused his future health issues/relapse ---- but obviously I have no idea. Unfortunately a junkie is a junkie, I don't mean to be so blunt, but it is what it is. Regarding Dave's Pick 2, I enjoy it and I think it sounds okay. For some reason out of the 68-74 years, 74 is my least favorite. It probably has more to do with the sound of the shows, rather than the playing. I am hoping for a 71 show next or a 68 show.

Well, bills had to be paid (I think the tour was already booked). Musically they were on a roll, too (89-90). I see you point, but I don't think that was even considered. Lastly, late 90 and 91 and some great shows, so I happy they didn't take a year off. If you think it would helped Garcia (health wise), I think you are sadly mistaken. They should have taken some time off in 94 and 95.

That whole Black Sabbath reunion was/is a f'd up mess, which is a bit of shame. Ozzy has sounded (especially) horrible for the last decade or so, anyway. Would have been cool to see Ward/Butler/Iommi, play.

And for the Illinois residents visiting our great city, the city can now go after your Illinois tax return for any unpaid tickets (who knows, perhaps, soon they will be able to dip into your Federal)

Thanks for the reports (esp. guitar info), bbop - safe travels.

Yeah you are probably right about the commercial release. Blair Jackson wrote about tapers in his latest blog entry: http://dead.net/feat...all-hail-tapers I heard that interview that Gans was talking about in his comment - it was pretty good.

I read that Miller is going to fix Dave's Pick #2 - I guess it runs a bit fast - I haven't listened to it, yet, but I am guessing I would have not notice the speed difference if I haven't read about it, could be wrong though. I haven't seen the fix anywhere, I am not sure if it will be put on on bt.etree.org.

If you are referring to my question A-Man, I will withdraw it. In music news I did receive Dave' Pick Vol 2 yesterday and look forward to listening to it tomorrow.

I am kinda curious if any of the "older" Heads ever met Dick Latava - I am not sure if he made it out to many shows. I never met him, but I haven't seen nearly the amount of shows that some on this board had. He definitely seemed like an interesting guy. He did seem under-appreciated, but I think that goes with the mentality of the Dead and their organization, from what I have read over the years.

Listening to 4/17/71 tonight - nice long write up in the Taper's book. I haven't listened to it for awhile - good show. I am listening to the below source. http://archive.org/details/gd1971-04-17.sbd.sirmick.88760.flac16

Not all Repubilicans agree, but it is the Party's platform, I think that is what KevinG is referring to...Not all Democrats agree with Obama, either, by the way.

Hamilton is having an awesome start.

I always forget that Cline is on some of the tracks. Still haven't gotten around to see the movie, yet.

suites seems to has a lot of animosity towards particular names of bands and band members - which is cool (to each their own) - but at the end of the day who the hell cares, as longs as the music is good. Long Live Rock!

Since I live in a 5th floor loft space, I have a plot at my mom and dad's place. Didn't plant a garden last year, but this year I look forward to planting some tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and various herbs. I should have gotten the spinach and broccoli in already, but didn't get to it, so I might pass on those this year. Should be fun this year - my 2 1/2 year old loves vegetables and dirt.

That is great.