Archives for August 12, 2015

Claude Bolling article (crossover music)

Article on Claude Bolling (open in a new window) One of my favorite crossover albums in the '70s. … [Read more...]

Person vandalizing car dealership fatally shot by Police Officer – Justified?

Video of car dealership being vandalized (open in new window) I would like to hear opinions regarding this young adult vandalizing a car dealership. The video (from 3:00 thru 4:10) shows him jumping up and down on a car's windshield, finally busting it in such a way that he then rips the windshield right off, eventually sliding into the car, butt first. You then are able to see the tail lights … [Read more...]

Columbia House (Record/CD mail order) closing

Columbia House closing article (open in new window) This new brought back some good memories: First, of my buying classical CDs via Columbia House in the '90s, then, looking at the accompanying picture of the "8-track" tapes - had plenty of those in the '70s [not only did I have an 8-track stereo in my bedroom (growing up as a teenager), but I believe I might have had an 8-track player in my VW … [Read more...]