A : In preparation - check back from time to time.
B : Burton, Gary : (2004) Jazz Vibraphonist prodigee. His website (www.garyburton.com) will teach you a lot about him, but will leave out the most important point: he is a true genious. I heard him once say that he was following his forebearers (Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo, Milt Jackson, and Cal Tjader). Although he recognizes Milt Jackson as the most innovative vibraphonist, he forgets that he built upon this to far outpace them all. Gary's music is both melodious and magic. His sound is indeed pure magic so pure it is. Somehow it reaches your soul and heart. Thank you Mr. Burton. Without you the world would be a little less interesting place.
C : Cruise : (2004) One of my best vacation ever. The first cruise I took was a week from Florida to the Carribean and the second one a week from Galveston (TX) to other islands in the same area, but there are others leaving from various places, including the Mediterranean. The second most surprising item is that there is never any time to get bored, especially if you like the sun, but also as, if like me, you prefer the shade; lots of activities on board, all day long. But the first most surprising point is the price. One would think that a cruise ship is an expensive proposition, not so. With a regular cabin, cruises can come at about 1000 USD a week, and a better cabin (where all in all you don't spend much time except for sleeping anyways) is only a few hundred more. Check the web for names such as Celebrity, Carnival, Royal Carribean, Princess and even Disney.
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E : EMI : (2005) Of course illegal music exchange on the web is a problem, but EMI music seems to have found the solution. they have devised an 'bullet proof' protection system against illegal copying, resulting in their CDs not running on some car-radios (according to them) and on some PCs (including mine). As for the pirates, a quick search on the web shows that they have no problems copying the CDs. Several methods seem available to circonvent this ridiculous copy protection scheme. As for EMI, they have clearly indicated to me that they do not care a bit about my problems with their CDs (duly paid for) and that generally they consider their customers as not worthy of any consideration. As for me, I have decided to no longer buy crippled CDs, and I am rediscovering my more than 500 CD collection (all paid for, EMI!), great music there.
F : Swiss cheese fondue : (2012) One of my favorite dishes. I have made fondue in many places in the world, in spite of diffiulties in locating the right ingredients. I have made fondue for many people who often ask for more - sweet success. I finally managed to complete a web site on fondue I have been working on for a long time: Cheese fondue. Thanks for visiting.
G : Gould - Stephen Jay : (2003) Stephen Jay Gould (1941-2002) was an American scientist and a paleontologist by profession. He was also a professor in paleontology, biology, geology, and the history of science but for the rest of us he must be one of the most thought provocating and entertaining scientific writer. I discovered and read one of his books soon after his death, and since then, I am always looking forward to spending some time with any of his books. In particular he has published over a period of 25 years 280 essays, most of which he has then published in books. For starters, I'd recommend 'The Panda's Thumb' and 'Eight Little Piggies' and for the interested readers, the slightly more scientific but absolutely fascinating 'The Mismeasure of Man'.
H : Hamburg (Germany) : (2004) Quite a nice city, many beautiful places, nice shopping. I've spent a short vacation there at the beginning of 2004. I'd like to recommend a small restaurant where I enjoyed the food, the service and the hospitality, all for a very good price : Le Paquebot (Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz 70 - not far from the train station) and ask a question : Everytime I was taking pictures (of my wife) in public places (shopping mall, restaurant, snack, station) I was told it was 'verboten', however noone seemed to know why and none of my german friends have heard of this, so please if someone knows, email me.
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L : Lemon : (2009) It is almost inevitable, car manufacturers will produce lemons every now and then. However you would expect the more prestigious makes to do something about it. Well, at least I did, until I had to live with this Mini Cooper. But after all Mini may not be such a prestigious make, so what about my next car, a Red BMW Convertible for a real horror story.
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O : Orfus : (2004) What's an Orfus or possibly who is Orfus? There is an Orfus street in Toronto (Canada), and maybe in other places too. Yet an Orfus seems to be some elusive entity...
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