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It's been forever and a day since I did this so you should verify my info. At most health food stores you can purchase a sprouting "kit". It is really just a Mason jar and a set of plastic lids that have different sized holes(like a window screen). You can do the same thing with cheeze cloth and a rubber band but the lids are more sanitary as you can put them in the dishwasher. You put the seeds in the jar and select the correct sized lid. Fill with water and drain a couple times to clean the seeds. Fill with water and let set overnight. In the morning, drain, rinse and lay the jar on its side.(not in direct sunlight) Rinse 2 or 3 times a day to keep mold from growing. Laying jar on its side spreads the seeds out so they are evenly exposed. That's all there is to it. Consume them before they get past the sprout phase or they will get quite bitter. Refrigerate to stop the growth process. Remember that a small quantity becomes a jar full as they sprout. Check to make sure the seeds you want to sprout are not a type that produces toxins. If you stick to the old "standbys" that shouldn't be a problem.

Kathy Yep. It is a small world. If you visit Deltashieks.com and click on The Pumpkin Show you will find your co-worker at stage right with the violin bass and Sean at stage left with that blonde hollow body he so skillfully commandeers.

I have sprouted all the common seeds such as mung bean, peas, alfalfa, lentle, etc. but never flax. You can find any kind of info you need on the procedure online and the necessary eqt. at any local health food store. Sprouts, in general, are very high in B vitamins. Flax are quite hardshelled so they may take a bit longer than others. My personal experience with sprouting is that the rinsing process is vitally important. I would think that the nutritional benfits of sprouted flax would be somewhat different than that of using raw seeds or cold pressed oil. Also, it is my understanding that some seeds take on a toxic quality in the sprout stage. I don't now if that applies to flax. When your sprouts reach the desired stage of developement it is important to refrigerate them to inhibit the growth process but they will get moldy if you don't keep them rinsed. Sprouting is super easy and it gives you a sense of having taken an active part in your nutrition.

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EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Sean Carney takes Beale St. by storm. The Sean Carney Band placed 1st in The IBC(International Blues Challenge) in Memphis, Tenn. Sean also was awarded The Albert King Award for BEST GUITARIST. Sean is working the west side of Canada right now for anyone intersested.

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FreeAtLast--------Yes, I have heard some pretty wild first-hand accounts of Burning Man. I think SXSW(South By Southwest) in Austin might be more to your liking. Hundreds of bands come together to show off their "wares" for music industry reps. The reps, of course, are there looking for fresh "product". There is also a very large film component to the event. I think it lasts about a week. OK-------back to ROA now.

First one I went to was at Shelby Co. fairgrounds.(1972?) A bunch of us basically decided on the spur of the moment to grab sleeping bags and jump in the car. It was only a 2 day event so sleeping under the stars wasn't all that bad. I had been to some non TWI festivals and ROA didn't seem all that different except for the absence of drugs and ---ahem---"free love". The music stands out for me more than anything else as a good memory. After that it kept getting more and more regimented and less and less like that first one I went to. By the time I quit going in about 1980 it was more like something I would take my Grandmother to instead of that first one that I probably could have taken my hippie friends to. Other than my first one, the weather was always the big spoiler.

Well, this is slightly off topic, but I recall Johnny Carson once stating that back in his day, "safe sex" meant checking to make sure the parking brake was engaged before climbing into the back seat of a '58 Buick.

"Who was believing for all that rain, was it VPW or Craig M. or some other top leader?" ---------Roy-------- Shame on you Roy!---You know that should have been posted on the "Law Of Believing" thread! ------------- ------------ ---------- Oh, Almost forgot-----------Holy hugs, Bro----------

Thought I would pass this on for the baby boomers amongst us. Pianist Joe Hunter passed away in Detroit at the age of 79 on Friday. When Berry Gordy decided to put together a studio band for his newly founded record label,Motown Records, Joe got the call to function as the bandleader and pianist. His work can be heard on many,many hits that have become so familiar to all of us. A couple years ago, a behind the scenes documentary was made chronicling the the efforts of the Motown studio band. It is an excellent glimpse into the life of a studio musician and is aply titled "Standing in the Shadows of Motown". Joe Hunter---------The ORIGINAL "Funk Brother"

I only knew it was Rush and had no idea on the title. That would mean you have the next one.

A la-------I can't get the link but if you are referring to Paul Oscher, the year would be approx. 1970. Paul still works extensively though his approach has changed. He currently plays acoustic guitar and sings and uses a "rack"(neck holder) to hold his harp. It's distinctively reminiscient of the Delta sound. Quite a few guys who worked with Muddy are still active. Jerry Portnoy plays harp for Eric Clapton. James Cotton still blows some mean harp though he no longer sings due to medical problems. Carey Bell is still out there also and the last time I caught his act, he was feeding through a POD and getting some very effective special effects. Butterfield and Bloomfield,alas, have long since departed this life as a result of the fast lifestyle they followed.

I can't do much besides e-mail and posting on this old machine but those links feature some of my all time favorite people to listen to. I'm going to have to corner my son and have him bring some of these up on his computer. The thing about Muddy is, aside from his musical prowess, he had an uncanny ability to surround himself with great talent. Not only that, but he was able to nurture them so that many went on to become icons in their own right. Being that harmonica is my primary musical interest, I once made a list of harp players that rotated through his band and then went on to success on their own. The list was something like 14 or 15 lines long. It included people like Little Walter, James Cotton, Jr. Wells, Jerry Portnoy,Paul Oscher, Carey Bell and on and on. Even Butterfield, Big Walter and Sonny Boy II took a turn in the harp chair. You could do the same with guitar players,bass players, drummers and piano players. Then,of course, you have your "splinter groups" that sprung from his work. John Mayall had a very similar function on the other side of "the pond". It makes me wonder what avenues music might have taken if not for the influence of these guys. "Blues With A Feelin', That's What I have Today."

I took PFAL in Cleveland in the early 70's. Any type of drug usage was strictly taboo as were the kinds of sexual escapades that were to follow in later years. In Fellowlaborers(also '70's), we were not even permitted to keep any type of alcoholic beverages in our apartments. Of course, there were people who broke the rules and when caught were ejected from the program. There was a lot of peer pressure to conform to the rules. If someone in your "house"(6 per apartment) was breaking rules, you were expected to take corrective action lest you also be found guilty by virtue of association. Most of us had very little extra money for anything other than the basics so a pack of smokes was considered a big luxury. It is mind boggling to think how some things turned completely around and went in the opposite direction.

Kathy----- I wasn't trying to single out any one person. It's a very serious topic and highly misunderstood by far too many people. I agree that when the accuasation is used falsely it damages the credibility of those who desperately need to be heard. Just saw Temple Ladys' post and she said"Forced sex is rape." She also gave an example of the violent component. Misunderstanding this element of physical violence is maybe what seperates rape from other equally heinous sex crimes and unacceptabl sexual behaviours. Lots of viewpoints here. That's what keeps the dialog interesting and educational.

I think I might know the band but have no idea what the song title is. I'll just take my time. I don't want to rush to any conclusions. I'm not planning to venture too far outside away from the 'puter because there is a big Arctic blast predicted to blow in from the Great White North. BRRR!

I think we are trying to squeeze too many variations into one definition. I agree with Rocky that rape is a crime of violence. It just so happens that it also involves sex. There are many other reprehensible sexual behaviours that don't involve violence. Does this excuse them? Of course not. It just means that there needs to be a more concise definition of what is actually meant by the term"rape". I've known a few people who were raped in the violent sense. I've also known people who were sexually abused without the violent, control element present in rape. Regardless, the results can be equally damaging and long lasting. I guess what I am trying to say is that there is a difference in the mentality of a crime that has violence at its core and one that has sexual deviation at its core. That is a distinction that I feel plays an important role in addressing a solution to a myriad of interrelated and serious problems. Just my opinion. And one more thing--------It takes a lot of guts for people to have to use their own experiences to drive home a point in a public forum. I applaud them for being willing to do so. That can't be easy.

Hi,RG! Welcome to the Cafe. ----------------- --------------

Jonny---------I don't know anything about Ovations but I just looked on e-Bay and saw 2 of the model you are considering. Both are "buy it now". One has a hard case and is going for $290. The other is going for about $325. It sounds like the one you are looking at would have to go for a pretty low price especially if it would take a lot to lower the action and do the other repairs. dmiller-------That reversed headstock question. On a normal Stratocaster, the headstock curl faces down and the tuning machines are on the top. The low E is the shortest string and the high E is the longest. On the reverse model, the curl points up and the machines are on the bottom. This makes the low E the longest and the high E the shortest. Also, a Strat has 3 pickups with the 2 top pickups being straight and the bottom(bridge pick up ) on an angle. The bridge pick up on a reverse model is angled the opposite direction. All this is supposed to produce a unique sound . I think Jimi Hendrix played one that had this kind of set-up but his was a "lefty". IMO, it's just another gimmick. oops. Spelling errors.

Wendy There is good news and bad news. First the good news: Their approach is typically slow, methodical and initially harmless. Now the bad news: Their approach is typically slow, methodical and initially harmless. Sorry. Just trying to inject a bit of humor into the situation. There are lots of horror stories associated with TWI. There are also lots of stories of people who escaped the grasp of TWI. ( Though many were not unscathed.) Show her your concerns are about her safety and well being and not about whether your spiritual doctrine agrees with this new doctrine she has found. You sound like a parent who really cares. That's a powerful ingredient to throw into the mix. Big changes usually evolve slowly and don't happen overnight so be patient and supportive. Just my opinion.

Worked in a factory during the day and played in a band at night. Guess which job paid more. :(

I remember hearing Roy B. on a TV special in about the mid 60's. He was completely unbelievable even back then. I was never too keen on "shredders"(Yu know, you give them a sheet of music and they run it through a shredder and sight-read what comes out the other side.) But Roy was different. He could put a lot of heart and raw emotion into it that transcended technique. Some people work at playing outside "the box". In Roys' case, the box had a hard time trying to hold him in. Anybody notice the reversed headstock in dmillers' post? I saw that Fender has just released a limited edition "60's Reverse Special Strat". If I really believed it would improve my playing I might just spring for one. I think I'll save my money and just keep practising.

I confess, I have never heard this one but my friend, dundat, who is a newbie( you know, Ben Dare and Dundat) knew it right away but is having trouble getting a post to go through. And so on behalf of "dundat", the tune is: The Chair----------George Strait Hi, dundat-----------

Don't think I've ever heard this one but it sounds like a pretty lever clyric. HIC!