A VH1 poll taken in 1999 ranked Pearl Jam the 2nd best band of the 90s.

Oasis was #1.

True story.

Exactly why I don't listen to anything VH1 tells me about music.

How's that possible.....Jerry Garcia was still alive for half of the 90s.

Never heard of Oasis. I don't believe it.

The readers of Rolling Stone voted Oasis' 1997 album "Be Here Now" Album of the Year.

The band thinks it's their worst effort.

Surely you can't argue with Rolling Stone.

Jerry Garcia? The maitre 'd at Morton's in Reston, Virginia?

Psst......musical taste is a personal choice kind of thing. Who gives a sh it what anyone else says. It's all about who each person likes.

Except in the case of Jerry Garcia and Miles Davis.

Back in '62, did Herman's Hermits edge out Petula Clark? I can't seem to recall.

The photo still hasn't come back.







Lack of interest?

You call that "alive."

I saw a lot of good shows in the 90s. The run at the Garden in 1990 was epic.

Exactly. I'm pretty sure Coldplay has gotten critical acclaim as well, and they suck ass.

The sad truth is it's best to like bands that nobody else likes ( relatively speaking of course ). It makes it easier and more enjoyable to see them. Popularity brings people that are only there because they think it's the thing to do....and they end up talking through the entire show ( and, of course, sitting behind me ).

Talking about music is like dancing about architecture

I am once again listening to Tim Buckley. I have started making my own videos to commemorate my reaquaintance.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=sjuPGN71gAA

OK, I have nothing to add on the music disussion -- however, the trainer responsibility rule is a tough one. While I sympathize and empathize with the trainer, the trainer is the one who is "there", on-sight, everyday. Not at every division of course, but the respective assistant trainer, someone on their payroll, who they are in fact responsible for is there everyday.

There has to be some accountability there, some ultimate responsibility. Perhaps the trainer responsibility rule as it stands is not ideal, maybe it needs to be revised or amended. Years ago, in the standardbred business (in NJ, I don't know about elsewhere), many trainers used to take advantage of a "loophole" in the rule. The trainer would list themselves (in the program) as the head trainer and the assitant would be listed as the assistant trainer. If a positive test occured, or some other violation that resulted in days -- the assistant could take the days. I believe they did away with the "loophole" but I am not sure.

It is for these reasons that I have trouble with the implementation of the owner responsibility rule. I think in it's most strict form it is nothing more than a strong arm way of forcing owners into a limited universe of hiring a trainer. However, I see that being a problem as well. In a myopic view I am sure many people would say that's a good thing -- that's the desired result. In a more global setting I think this could have many negative ramifications. There has to be another answer or answers.

Bruce Levine commented the potential "sabotage" aspect or someone who might "spike" a horse (note -- he made these comments after his barn tested negative). That has to be a concern. How can someone deal with that? Contamination is always an issue. Split samples as well. Regardless, hold me ultimately responsible for everything that goes on, when I am not there everyday, that is a tough bullet to bite. Should I ask Levine to sign something? Tell him not to do anything "aggressive" or not treat my horses with such and such? And, what happens when a positive test occurs? How does this play out? I think this is a very complex issue and one that is not so easy to address.

Eric

What if they make some brilliant trades?

I am very proud of the music that Eddie, Mike, Jeff, Matt, Jack, Dave and I have made over the years....that being said...we are no Motley Crue. We know our boundaries.

Aren't YOU encoring at the Beacon right now?;)

The show, which I was fortunate enough to go to because of a very kind member of this board, ended an hour ago.

Pretty cool whoever hooked you up, knew there were some good people on the internet

Yes..in between encores. I like to check this board as much as possible.

How much more do you want to brag about seeing Pearl Jam play a killer set in a tiny venue?

Enough already.


Should I start blabbing about how great it was tonight to see Motley Crue play a whole 1 hour and 20 minute set? The great thing though was all the chicks there were the same ones who went to see them in the 80's....and now these chicks are like 60. Nothing like seeing 60 yr old chicks wearing tight clothes in 85 degree humidity. I shoulda got DrugS a ticket...even he woulda had a shot of getting some a$$.

I'd get fired for letting someone else log in to my machine... only bad things could come out of that situation

Just dont do what that french guy did

Jeremy Rose's whipping suspension cut in half
 

More:

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/p...RTS09/80722034

i'd have rather he spent the full time, rather than paying a fine and getting half the days.
not his first whip incident. hopefully his last involving a horse and their sight however!

It's kind of gone unnoticed, but Jeremy Rose is back to riding and is winning at a 30 percent clip up at Philly in close to 150 starts. I hope he's learned his lesson.

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/article/47772.htm