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Admittedly, I know little about the internet but during the downtime, I Googled viachicago and porchlight viachicago was one of the choices. I clicked on it and it took me to VC. What was/is that all about? Thank you.

Rob Base & DJ E Z Rock were not just whistling Dixie.

In vein ideasm.

There might be a better thread but this was the first topic-related one that I found. From NPR's All Songs Considered blog: "Put Down the Camera and Watch the Show - Really?" http://www.npr.org/b...the-show-really I must say that I expected the opposite from Bob Boilen.

So you and your friends and/or people you get into conversations with at a pub, always discuss subjective things such as music, politics, sports, movies, etc. in the following manner? "Well in my opinion Shug, 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand' is far superior to the claptrap that makes up anything post-Revolver. I am not invalidating your opinion and have no desire to win, that is simply how I see it". There is never any, "What? The Godfather 3 blew the original away? Are you fucking stupid? That was a piece of shit."? If so, then I'll be damned. I thought that Jules conversational style was an ano

Shug, meet the internet. I feel you, though, as the morons say.

I agree, Lou. When I first read Professor van Cracker, that "connection" made me feel dirty. Also, VC nation, I ask what the verdict would be on this anecdote? I illegally downloaded Conor Oberst and the Mystic valley Band Outer South a few years ago. My daughter somehow deleted it a couple months ago and I ordered it used on Amazon for $6.53 including postage (cheaper than a download). It arrived yesterday. It is not in the traditional jewel case but in a clear hard plastic case. It has a barcoded label allowing for easy checkout and stamps of various checkout dates from 27 July 2009 to 17

What about boon's other question?

Thanks for posting that. Very well said. I agree with Allen completely.

Hahahahahahahahaha! Damn, I feel compelled to follow you around. If you lived in tampa, I would seek you out and be your fanboy. You have to be my kind of guy.

Ha ha! I'll be 49 on Friday. I was just messing with ya, no offense meant.

Do tell.

A blogger's opinion is of as much importance as any other opinion. Also, the case could be made that as a well-known and successful entertainment lawyer, his opinion on this particular subject has more worth or importance than others' opinions, just as many likely feel that as a well known successful artist and as a university music business lecturer, David Lowery's opinion is of particular worth and importance.

I read Emily White's piece on NPr the day it came out. I took it as it was intended, as a response to Bob Boilen's piece "I just deleted all of my music". He talks about trusting the Cloud. White was basically saying that it didn't really resonate with her as she never really owned CDs. I didn't think about the "stealing" issue at all, but Jesus, she sure is being pilloried all over the comments section of her story and all over the internet. I read David Lowery's piece and have read similar blogs by him before. I agree with the guy, according to the law, it is stealing but his entire point

bleedorange, thanks for elaborating. I understand you now. I personally do not have an inherent bias against management nor do I believe that most employers care little about their employees. I believe in capitalism, after all. My preference is for a Danish/Swedish?etc. (at least Canadian) style system, though, but capitalist, none the less. As far as Jules goes, I do not harbor the suspicions that you mentioned. I simply am interested in what type of hires. Unless it is a goverment security issue, I don't understand the need to not be forthcoming. How can you have a real dialogue otherwise?

I am surprised, but find it refreshing, that no one has yet accused Jeff or someone associated with the show that the rumour was started to boost ticket sales as it is a charity event.

Lou, if I ever have that pleasure, I promise to actually converse with you or at least explain why I won't.

I have noticed that you have been logged on but have not replied to my request for elaboration as to what you meant. Also, clearly Jules has no intention of mentioning anything about the type of jobs hired or whether he is the owner. Of course, neither of you are required to answer but imagine having the same conversation at a pub, or better yet, in line for a Wilco show and the same questions were asked but the askee (is that a word?) just ignored the asker. It would be a tense situation, to say the least.

Ha ha! Oh the humanity! That this has caused controversy is silly. Damn, what a storm. The right call to suspend the Ukraine/France game. The cutaway of the sky above the stadium lit up by lightning said it all. Also, my wife and I have been wondering about the the Ukraine's anthem "Ukraine has not yet perished". Are they expecting to?

True but you gave him the best chance to win a rigged game. Chin up. Jules is, apparently, a smart cookie and wouldn't hire you to represent his interests if you were not capable.

I don't really understand. Could you elaborate?

I love the World Cup with all it's spectacle and cheering on the USA but, football-wise, I prefer the Euros. With only the top 16 teams in Europe qualiying, the competion is strong and they are few "gimmee" games, ala Spain 4-Ireland 0. Save Brazil and Argentina, the best national teams in the world are involved. Since I only teach night school in the summer, I have been able to watch almost all of the games. Every one has had some lovely football and, except for 1 or 2, the outcome hasn't been known until the final kick. That's about all that you can ask for. Damn, I enjoy watching competi

Apparently, Jules has Atticus on retainer. A fine choice, as he did argue quite eloquently on Tom Robinson's behalf.

How dumb did you think that he was? Also, would you mind saying what you hired those 100 people to do and for what type of business? Are you the owner? If so, kudos. That is a successful business and well done by you. i am glad that demand is up for your good(s) and/or service(s).

From the look of his avatar, he is in the whacking and whacking accessory business.