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I always only read the last paragraph of any review (if I haven't seen the film yet). I don't want to have the plot spoiled and the reviewer always summarizes his or her thoughts in the most concise, clear way possible in that paragraph.

I saw Nolan Ryan's last game in our beloved Kingdome in Seattle. He was hurt with a couple of weeks (?) left in the season and had to be taken out early, everyone knew he would probably never pitch again, so we gave him a standing ovation, he tipped his cap and that was it. It was a moment. As an autograph hound in my earlier years, I can say that Nolan Ryan is one of the classiest individuals I ever met. The same cannot be said for Reggie Jackson...there was a spitting incident.

Kind of off-topic: Did anyone ever hear that episode of 'This American Life' about the guy who tried to scientifically create the most annoying and most pleasing songs ever, by polling people about what they liked/hated most in songs and then built songs around those things. Turned out the "most annoying" song was infinitely more interesting. Couldn't find the link to the actual episode, but I found this, which I think references the same project: http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/04/a-scientific-at.html MP3: Scientific Attempt To Create Most Annoying Song Ever By Eliot Van Buskirk Apr

Song is completely necessary for this reason: I like "Cruel Summer"...I'll say it. I think it's ok to fun with music every once in a while. Here's my vote: In all seriousness though...as someone in the other thread said...I think it HAS to be "Hotel California." The Duder and I agree.

Definitely my favorite video of all time. That video perfectly captures the euphoria I feel whenever I hear great music. Love that song!! Definitely in my top 5. It's kind of cheating to just keep throwing out great songs though isn't it? Part of what makes this such a great question is having to make the choice itself. I recognize it changes... That being said, I'll just go ahead and throw my non-rock n' roll selection out there...kind of a curve-ball, but "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is my choice. Not to be confused with "The Rainbow Connection" of Muppet fame. I think it's

Thanks for the heads up. With as much as I love that album, and considering how much I've studied the history surrounding it, I think I would probably dislike the book as well.

What did you think about this? Was it worth the read?

http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=5164 "So could he sum up the album in three words for the fans who have yet to get the pleasure? 'It's very long,' he said with a laugh. 'My favourite song is a song called 'Moment of Surrender' and the first track is 150 BPM, the fastest song we've ever recorded,' he said..." Nice.

Ok...now THIS has me psyched: (read the Larry comments about cutting down on the Bono-isms/if you get Larry saying good things, you know they have to be pretty excited, because he doesn't b.s.): Q Magazine Previews New U2 Record December 26, 2008 Editors

Which is fine...I just found it interesting that they treated it like a commonly held pervasive view/criticism, when I had never really that heard before.

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From the 'Q' Exclusive: Q has had a world exclusive preview of the forthcoming new U2 album, provisionally titled No Line On The Horizon. Sessions for the long awaited album were completed at a feverish pace at Olympic Studios in West London throughout November. However, recording actually began in October 2006, with U2 teaming up once more with producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois after first exploring the idea of working with Rick Rubin. Between them, Lanois and Eno worked on the key triptych of U2 records - The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. "We learned a lot f

Caught on the wire........Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit!!

In that case, Lauryn Hill, "Miseducation..." anyone?

I just watched this movie as well and I have to admit, I got REALLY worked up about the injustice of the whole thing and all acolytes of that one dude, running around kissing his a**. In similar, but related news I was glad to see that Steve Wiebe was in "Four Christmases" which was much more enjoyable than I thought it would be. All the guys from "Swingers" were in that movie in one way or another (took me a while to recognize "Sue") and the kid from "A Christmas Story" was in there as well.

"...it's [all] life, and life only." Re: Entourage, I feel like a lot of the fun was lost this season. It feels like the writers are really struggling to introduce some "hardship to overcome" into the storyline. It doesn't seem in keeping with their characters.

Agreed. That's pretty F'd. I've just got to season 3, he's my favorite character on the show...I can understand a slip, but after the accidental slips earlier...that's pretty douchey. Intentionally douchey.

I know what you are trying to say..."True Blood" has become horrible so quickly that I've stopped watching. Just stopped watching "Entourage" and "Californication" as well. The same thing happened in the past with "Six Feet Under" which started amazingly well, but became so bleak by about season 3 or 4 that I had to stop watching. I'm of the opinion that there has to be SOME redemption to at least one of the characters in a show to keep watching. I'm still with "Lost."

You got any gum? I don't get it, unless it's a vomit joke.

the "...heat pipes just cough" line from "Johanna" is one of my favorites as well... Then there's this one: And turn two kinds of doorknobs You can either go to the church of your choice Or you can go to Brooklyn State Hospital And though it's only my opinion I may be right or wrong You'll find them both In the Grand Canyon At sundown And then there's this one: When you wake up in the mornin', baby, look inside your mirror. You know I won't be next to you, you know I won't be near. I'd just be curious to know if you can see yourself as clear As someone who has had you on his mind.

Either is this guy: Quite a resemblance. And he introduced the Rays lineup last night. Coincidence?

Why do interesting topics for discussion always devolve into a battle of taste? I mean, I understand that there was an element of this implied in the topic, but, must it always go down the road of...this band sucks, no they don't, yes they do, no they don't. Eh...whatever...I'll just go tilt at windmills.

Me either, but he's got a rhythm to his readings that hypnotize and highten his prose.

LOVE Tobias Wolff. If you've never heard him read his stuff, I strongly recommend it.

He came on the show this Saturday and, I thought, was very funny...very good-humored about the whole thing and even told a donkey to say hello to his mother for him...Sarah Palin on the other hand, looked painfully uncomfortable.