Posts by mark taslov
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But the government's latest statement adds to signs that some specific emissions goals may be included in the country's next five-year development plan starting from 2011.
Better be careful linking to a five year plan round here Cindy, the self appointed NZ minister of education might start calling you a racist.
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It's my understanding that it can get pretty hot in Afghanistan, it's nice to see good old Mr Key stepping in to ensure our boys will be able to keep rebuilding the nation in bearable temperatures.
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Watched this the other night. Recommended for those who enjoyed "The Thick of It", as opposed to those who enjoyed "The West Wing", assuming there is a distinction.
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That's using your power for good not evil. :)</quote
Yeah he seemed to be the one to most enduringly have his finger on the pulse, some quality output. Also relevant, the success of the Travelling Wilburries speaks volumes as to his ability to forego the egocentrism and maintain a role in a collective.
<quote>'All Things Must Pass' [the song] is heartbreakingly beautiful.)
Thanks Danielle, gorgeous song to carry me to work. defintely more poignant and honest than the self conscious "when we were fab".
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& yeah, leaving Afghanistan wouldn't be a bad idea.
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Great thread, really enjoyed reading this. I'm compelled to mention George Harrison. Nothing against the Alpha twins, but he's just the slightest bit undervalued for my liking. Songs like Taxman, Blue Jay way, Within without you, Savoy Truffle, Piggies, special gems. The main thing that I find kind of tainted about the singling the members out though is it seems to undermine the greatest feature: the teamwork.
It really was astounding, how the 60s and in particular the British sixties produced these tight as groups The Kinks, The Who, Pink Floyd through to say Sabbath, Queen and Led Zepplin. Sure Brian Wilson and Dylan were the standout individuals of the whole era but there was just this cliquiness within those groups that was so fucking cool. Only American groups of note that seemed to have comparable relevance and comradery were perhaps S&G + VU, most others seemed to disentergrate or be dominated by a superstar.
That was a great book Matthew, When I discovered it, I read the whole thing in the Auckland University bookstore over a few days before ordering it, changed my life, I was totally inspired by the cohesion of technical and critical features + music theory.
Generalizing of course but, I always feel kind of sad looking at the seventies (loosely distinguished*) and the plethora of great solo artists who emerged on the world stage; Elton John, Billy Joel, Cat Stevens, Neil Diamond, David Bowie*, Lou Reed*, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley*, Isaac Hayes, Willie Nelson to name a few and wondering what might have been had two of these managed to handle the lesser visibility of being part of a great group John/Paul like. Neil Young definitely seemed a forerunner to this 'going solo' trend.
But that band was such a rare feat of diplomacy. This is a fun site for The Beatle's addicts:
www.beatlemoney.com/sliderfree.htm
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109 words Rich, for what?
To tell you not to play the race card when someone disagrees with you. Which you have done repreatedly.
Did you not get that the first time round?
What race card Rich?
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I reckon best hope we have of winning the world cup is changing these overseas eligibility laws either just on those years, or solely for those tournaments. There's gotta come a time soon, when the all blacks is once again the best new zealand has to offer. Hayman, Kelleher and Jack seem pretty sorely missed right now.
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That milk udder animation is hilarious.