Live 8 - Does Anyone Care? - Page 2

Ksyrup · 06-29-2005, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AZSpeechCoach

Why all the hatorade for Paul McCartney? The man may be 60+, but he can still rock. And he was a fucking Beatle.

I have huge respect for him - my CD collection is largely made up of bands that emulate him - but he hasn't been musically relevant as anything other than a museum prop since the late 70's. I'd love to meet him, but I have no interest in seeing him perform. Especially since he just did the Super Bowl. That was enough for me.

Ksyrup · 06-30-2005, 08:31 AM

To add insult to injury, XM is broadcasting this over most of the rock stations I would typically listen to (40-46). Argh!

Ksyrup · 07-01-2005, 01:39 PM

Here's the blow by blow for the London show:

McCartney w/ U2: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
U2: One
Coldplay: In My Place, Fix You
Coldplay w/ Richard Ashcroft: Bitter Sweet Symphony
Elton John: Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting, The Bitch Is Back
Elton John w/ Pete Doherty: Children Of The Revolution
Dido: Life For Rent, White Flag, Thank You
Stereophonics: TBA
REM: The One I Love, Losing My Religion, Imitation Of Life, Everybody Hurts
Ms Dynamite: Dy-na-mi-tee, Judgement Day, Redemption Song
Keane: Everybody's Changing, Somewhere Only We Know
Travis: Sing, Turn, Why Does It Always Rain On Me?
Annie Lennox: Walking on Broken Glass, Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves, Sweet Dreams
UB40: Food For Thought, Red Red Wine
Snoop Dogg: TBA
Razorlight: Somewhere Else, Golden Touch, Vice
Madonna: Like a Prayer, Music, Ray Of Light
Snow Patrol: Chocolate, Run
Joss Stone: I Had A Dream, Super Duper Love
Scissor Sisters: Laura, Take Your Mama
Velvet Revolver: TBA
The Killers: TBA
Sting: Every Breath You Take, Message in a Bottle, Desert Rose
Mariah Carey: Make It Happen, Vision Of Love
Robbie Williams: Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Feel, We Will Rock You
The Who: Won't Get Fooled Again, Baba O'Riley
Pink Floyd: Money, Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here
Paul McCartney: The Long and Winding Road
Grande Finale: Paul McCartney w/ Mick Jagger and George Michael

rkmsuf · 07-01-2005, 01:42 PM

Needs more George Michael.

TLK · 07-02-2005, 05:57 PM

From what I have caught, this has been a pleasent surprise. Everything has been decent, and nothing too offensive for my ears. Pink Floyd was far and away the best thing that I have seen...

Coder · 07-02-2005, 06:12 PM

Only caught a few acts starting with Green Day.. loved GD, loved Stereophonics and Audioslave did well too.

I'm not as articulate as Mac Howard has been in the thread but I agree with every word he's said.. I definately don't see why these bands need to be criticized for what they're doing.. they're calling for attention towards a topic in the best way they can, and they're certainly being successful. Great music too

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HomerJSimpson · 07-02-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLionKing

From what I have caught, this has been a pleasent surprise. Everything has been decent, and nothing too offensive for my ears. Pink Floyd was far and away the best thing that I have seen...

Coverage has sadly sucked on MTV/VH1. But, AOL did a good job (*shudder*) streaming every concert online live.

Buccaneer · 07-02-2005, 06:36 PM

My wife has been absolutely livid all afternoon. Live 8 and CMT have promised country acts (like McCraw/Hill) and VH1 has chosed not to show. But what they have chosen to show were some time wasters and acts of questionable merit. She sticking it out just in case they redeem themselves but she's in a bad mood about it. She is planning on writing Viacom but she expects to get a reply about her not being in the right demographics.

HomerJSimpson · 07-02-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

My wife has been absolutely livid all afternoon. Live 8 and CMT have promised country acts (like McCraw/Hill) and VH1 has chosed not to show. But what they have chosen to show were some time wasters and acts of questionable merit. She sticking it out just in case they redeem themselves but she's in a bad mood about it. She is planning on writing Viacom but she expects to get a reply about her not being in the right demographics.

Chances are they'll be on the ABC coverage. VH1 hasn't shown anything from Rome all day.

Buccaneer · 07-02-2005, 06:43 PM

Ok, I'll tell her to catch them in Rome (don't know why CMT said UK). She is also waiting for her favorite, Keith Urban, in Philly.

HomerJSimpson · 07-02-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Ok, I'll tell her to catch them in Rome (don't know why CMT said UK). She is also waiting for her favorite, Keith Urban, in Philly.

He has already played, and they didn't show it on tv. The VJ's said that he was one of the best acts to perform.

Buccaneer · 07-02-2005, 06:53 PM

I just mae the mistake of going back up stairs and she bit my head off. I had never seen her this mad (I know, it's only a show) but her point is that these people took the time to do this and VH1 did not even bother to show them. As Homer said, I think what kicked her over was not showing Keith Urban and instead yapped over his piece. I told her about ABC but she said that's only 2 (?) hours, they'll do the highlights.

Suicane75 · 07-02-2005, 07:04 PM

Thats been my problem with this whole thing, there is no "Big Event" feeling to it. I don't remember much of Live Aid, but what I do remember was it being an all day, huge event, shit like that just doesn't happen nowadays.

I didn't even hear about this until about a month ago, and no stations are really simulcasting things, it just doesn't have the same effect as it would if it was treated as a bigger event, but i guess ratings and tv stations have to look out for their bottom line first.

This event could of used a major network with all day coverage and major lead up coverage, I think it could of been a monumental thing, but as it is it will just fade away within a weeks time.

Mustang · 07-02-2005, 07:33 PM

I didn't pay attention to this today.. highlights on in the background on ABC right now. In reading the articles on CNN and such, seems like Geldoff is just as interested in hyping this as the greatest concert ever.. Still think it is a ego thing with him...

TurnerONU22 · 07-02-2005, 10:38 PM

Bucc,

CMT is having a special tomorrow night, where I have heard that they'll show the entire performances of the country acts. I believe its tomorrow (Sunday) night at 11:30 ET. My girlfriend and I watched Keith Urban online, and it sucked that they didn't show him on MTV/VH1, as he probably puts on the best show in country music right now. We've been to a few of his concerts and even met him in Nashville, great guy.

Joe · 07-02-2005, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TurnerONU22

Bucc,

CMT is having a special tomorrow night, where I have heard that they'll show the entire performances of the country acts. I believe its tomorrow (Sunday) night at 11:30 ET. My girlfriend and I watched Keith Urban online, and it sucked that they didn't show him on MTV/VH1, as he probably puts on the best show in country music right now. We've been to a few of his concerts and even met him in Nashville, great guy.

thats awesome they're gonna show it. I was disappointed when I didnt see him on MTV or VH1 today. On a side note, how can this be considered the concert of the century when it was over before 7 PM?

Ksyrup · 07-02-2005, 10:55 PM

I saw about 10 minutes total. First time I turned it on, I realized that MTV and VH1 had the same feed. WTF? Two channels showing the exact same crappy coverage? Next time I heard what is left of Chris Cornell's voice absolutely butchering a song. Holy crap I used to love that guy, now he is the vocal equivalent of a porn star in her 50s. Finally, I got lucky enough to turn it on during Pink Floyd, only to have MTVH1 cut off Comfortably Numb. What a bunch of dumbasses.

I still can't get over having 2 channels covering the same thing. Seven different concerts at one time, and the two biggest music channels show clips and live snips of the shows. They couldn't have one showing nothing but live feeds from around the world, while the other (MTV of course) spent 75% of their time doing interviews and telling us how great the acts they refused to show were? It's not like one is network and the other premium cable or something - anyone who gets MTV also gets VH1. What, were they afraid baby boomers weren't going to tune into MTV, and would only watch VH1?

Front Office Midget · 07-02-2005, 11:56 PM

I didn't even realize this was on TV. I would have liked to see Green Day's performance, them being my favorite band.

HomerJSimpson · 07-03-2005, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Front Office Midget

I didn't even realize this was on TV. I would have liked to see Green Day's performance, them being my favorite band.

Green Day doing "We are the champions" was just fantastic.

Front Office Midget · 07-03-2005, 12:09 AM

I've seen them do it live twice, I know it's fantastic.

That's why I'm not too disappointed, because I've seen them in real life. But still.

Ksyrup · 07-03-2005, 10:00 AM

Peek-a-boo!

Buccaneer · 07-03-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TurnerONU22

Bucc,

CMT is having a special tomorrow night, where I have heard that they'll show the entire performances of the country acts. I believe its tomorrow (Sunday) night at 11:30 ET. My girlfriend and I watched Keith Urban online, and it sucked that they didn't show him on MTV/VH1, as he probably puts on the best show in country music right now. We've been to a few of his concerts and even met him in Nashville, great guy.

Thanks, she and I got tickets to his September show at Red Rocks. I'm not a big fan of today's country music (I'm more much into "western" music) but Keith does play guitar extremely well.

Coder · 07-03-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

Thats been my problem with this whole thing, there is no "Big Event" feeling to it. I don't remember much of Live Aid, but what I do remember was it being an all day, huge event, shit like that just doesn't happen nowadays.

I didn't even hear about this until about a month ago, and no stations are really simulcasting things, it just doesn't have the same effect as it would if it was treated as a bigger event, but i guess ratings and tv stations have to look out for their bottom line first.

This event could of used a major network with all day coverage and major lead up coverage, I think it could of been a monumental thing, but as it is it will just fade away within a weeks time.

At least here in Europe it was on all day on different stations. Swedish national television swapped between channels, but it was on from 11 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. if you wanted to. Just like Live Aid.

dawgfan · 07-03-2005, 02:01 PM

Never mind - I figured it out.

SFL Cat · 07-03-2005, 02:06 PM

I find it funny that the stars who were supposed to be performing to help battle poverty, have gotten goodie baskets worth $12,000 each.

HomerJSimpson · 07-03-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SFL Cat

I find it funny that the stars who were supposed to be performing to help battle poverty, have gotten goodie baskets worth $12,000 each.

Yeah, but it really only contained a $50 watch, and a card that said $11,500 was given to "The Human Fund" in their name.

Coder · 07-03-2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerJSimpson

Yeah, but it really only contained a $50 watch, and a card that said $11,500 was given to "The Human Fund" in their name.

....and the other $450?

HomerJSimpson · 07-03-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Coder

....and the other $450?

The basket, of course.

TLK · 07-08-2005, 01:43 PM

I don't know if this will interest anyone, since the whole concert is available on demand at AOL.... but....

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MTV, VH1 To Air Live 8 Performances Uninterrupted
07.07.2005 8:34 PM EDT

Ten hours will be broadcast commercial-free on Saturday.

Your parents might not listen, your teachers might not listen, but MTV, apparently, listens.

Responding to viewers and critics, MTV Networks has announced that it will broadcast 10 hours of Live 8 performance footage — including sets from Jay-Z, U2, Paul McCartney and others — commercial-free on MTV and VH1.

MTV and VH1 will each offer five hours of uninterrupted performance footage with differing artist lineups on Saturday. VH1 will air its Live 8 highlights from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, while MTV's batch of highlights will roll out from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

"At MTV and VH1, we're in a constant and candid dialogue with our audience, and in the wake of the live events last Saturday, our viewers have resoundingly told us online they want to see full-set performances from their favorite artists," MTV Networks Music Group President Van Toffler said of the move. "As a result of viewer demand and thanks to the Live 8 organizers and performers, MTV and VH1 will air 10 consecutive hours from one of the most important musical events of our time."

MTV has also announced plans to roll out a half-hour special on the issues behind the Live 8 event on Friday at 9 p.m. ET. "Live 8: Next Steps" will re-air at 8 p.m. on Saturday immediately following the Live 8 highlights.

Both MTV and VH1 will air performances by U2, Pink Floyd, Orchestra Baobab, Coldplay and Sir Paul McCartney. MTV's coverage will also include performances by Linkin Park, Jay-Z, the Killers, Kanye West and Green Day, while VH1's coverage will add Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews Band, Sting and Maroon 5 to the mix. Viewers can also expect to see performances by Destiny's Child, Madonna, Dido, R.E.M., Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Good Charlotte, Audioslave, Mariah Carey, Robbie Williams and the Who, among others.

Ksyrup · 07-08-2005, 02:01 PM

"Responding to viewers and critics..."

The critics were the viewers, dumbasses!

"At MTV and VH1, we're in a constant and candid dialogue with our audience, and in the wake of the live events last Saturday, our viewers have resoundingly told us online they want to see music performances, not a bunch of self-absorbed, clueless 20-somethings jabbering on about nothing."

Fixed

Draft Dodger · 07-08-2005, 03:09 PM

links to philly, toronto and london concerts

http://blog.adamjacobmuller.com/2005...ve-8-download/

EDIT:
oh and Rome, Paris and Berlin
http://blog.adamjacobmuller.com/2005...in-paris-rome/

06-30-2005, 08:31 AM	#52
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	To add insult to injury, XM is broadcasting this over most of the rock stations I would typically listen to (40-46). Argh! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-01-2005, 01:39 PM	#53
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Here's the blow by blow for the London show: McCartney w/ U2: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band U2: One Coldplay: In My Place, Fix You Coldplay w/ Richard Ashcroft: Bitter Sweet Symphony Elton John: Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting, The Bitch Is Back Elton John w/ Pete Doherty: Children Of The Revolution Dido: Life For Rent, White Flag, Thank You Stereophonics: TBA REM: The One I Love, Losing My Religion, Imitation Of Life, Everybody Hurts Ms Dynamite: Dy-na-mi-tee, Judgement Day, Redemption Song Keane: Everybody's Changing, Somewhere Only We Know Travis: Sing, Turn, Why Does It Always Rain On Me? Annie Lennox: Walking on Broken Glass, Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves, Sweet Dreams UB40: Food For Thought, Red Red Wine Snoop Dogg: TBA Razorlight: Somewhere Else, Golden Touch, Vice Madonna: Like a Prayer, Music, Ray Of Light Snow Patrol: Chocolate, Run Joss Stone: I Had A Dream, Super Duper Love Scissor Sisters: Laura, Take Your Mama Velvet Revolver: TBA The Killers: TBA Sting: Every Breath You Take, Message in a Bottle, Desert Rose Mariah Carey: Make It Happen, Vision Of Love Robbie Williams: Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Feel, We Will Rock You The Who: Won't Get Fooled Again, Baba O'Riley Pink Floyd: Money, Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here Paul McCartney: The Long and Winding Road Grande Finale: Paul McCartney w/ Mick Jagger and George Michael __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-01-2005, 01:42 PM	#54
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Needs more George Michael. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

07-02-2005, 06:12 PM	#56
Coder College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden	Only caught a few acts starting with Green Day.. loved GD, loved Stereophonics and Audioslave did well too. I'm not as articulate as Mac Howard has been in the thread but I agree with every word he's said.. I definately don't see why these bands need to be criticized for what they're doing.. they're calling for attention towards a topic in the best way they can, and they're certainly being successful. Great music too . __________________ IFL - Vermont Mountaineers ~ I am an idiot, walking a tight rope of fortunate things ~

07-02-2005, 07:33 PM	#64
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I didn't pay attention to this today.. highlights on in the background on ABC right now. In reading the articles on CNN and such, seems like Geldoff is just as interested in hyping this as the greatest concert ever.. Still think it is a ego thing with him... __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

07-02-2005, 05:57 PM	#55
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	From what I have caught, this has been a pleasent surprise. Everything has been decent, and nothing too offensive for my ears. Pink Floyd was far and away the best thing that I have seen...

07-02-2005, 06:36 PM	#58
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	My wife has been absolutely livid all afternoon. Live 8 and CMT have promised country acts (like McCraw/Hill) and VH1 has chosed not to show. But what they have chosen to show were some time wasters and acts of questionable merit. She sticking it out just in case they redeem themselves but she's in a bad mood about it. She is planning on writing Viacom but she expects to get a reply about her not being in the right demographics.

07-02-2005, 06:43 PM	#60
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Ok, I'll tell her to catch them in Rome (don't know why CMT said UK). She is also waiting for her favorite, Keith Urban, in Philly.

07-02-2005, 06:53 PM	#62
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I just mae the mistake of going back up stairs and she bit my head off. I had never seen her this mad (I know, it's only a show) but her point is that these people took the time to do this and VH1 did not even bother to show them. As Homer said, I think what kicked her over was not showing Keith Urban and instead yapped over his piece. I told her about ABC but she said that's only 2 (?) hours, they'll do the highlights.

07-02-2005, 07:04 PM	#63
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Thats been my problem with this whole thing, there is no "Big Event" feeling to it. I don't remember much of Live Aid, but what I do remember was it being an all day, huge event, shit like that just doesn't happen nowadays. I didn't even hear about this until about a month ago, and no stations are really simulcasting things, it just doesn't have the same effect as it would if it was treated as a bigger event, but i guess ratings and tv stations have to look out for their bottom line first. This event could of used a major network with all day coverage and major lead up coverage, I think it could of been a monumental thing, but as it is it will just fade away within a weeks time.

07-02-2005, 10:38 PM	#65
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	Bucc, CMT is having a special tomorrow night, where I have heard that they'll show the entire performances of the country acts. I believe its tomorrow (Sunday) night at 11:30 ET. My girlfriend and I watched Keith Urban online, and it sucked that they didn't show him on MTV/VH1, as he probably puts on the best show in country music right now. We've been to a few of his concerts and even met him in Nashville, great guy.

07-02-2005, 10:55 PM	#67
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I saw about 10 minutes total. First time I turned it on, I realized that MTV and VH1 had the same feed. WTF? Two channels showing the exact same crappy coverage? Next time I heard what is left of Chris Cornell's voice absolutely butchering a song. Holy crap I used to love that guy, now he is the vocal equivalent of a porn star in her 50s. Finally, I got lucky enough to turn it on during Pink Floyd, only to have MTVH1 cut off Comfortably Numb. What a bunch of dumbasses. I still can't get over having 2 channels covering the same thing. Seven different concerts at one time, and the two biggest music channels show clips and live snips of the shows. They couldn't have one showing nothing but live feeds from around the world, while the other (MTV of course) spent 75% of their time doing interviews and telling us how great the acts they refused to show were? It's not like one is network and the other premium cable or something - anyone who gets MTV also gets VH1. What, were they afraid baby boomers weren't going to tune into MTV, and would only watch VH1? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-02-2005, 11:56 PM	#68
Front Office Midget High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin	I didn't even realize this was on TV. I would have liked to see Green Day's performance, them being my favorite band.

07-03-2005, 12:09 AM	#70
Front Office Midget High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manitowoc, Wisconsin	I've seen them do it live twice, I know it's fantastic. That's why I'm not too disappointed, because I've seen them in real life. But still.

07-03-2005, 10:00 AM	#71
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Peek-a-boo! __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-03-2005, 02:01 PM	#74
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Never mind - I figured it out. Last edited by dawgfan : 07-03-2005 at 02:04 PM.

07-03-2005, 02:06 PM	#75
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	I find it funny that the stars who were supposed to be performing to help battle poverty, have gotten goodie baskets worth $12,000 each.

07-08-2005, 02:01 PM	#80
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	"Responding to viewers and critics..." The critics were the viewers, dumbasses! "At MTV and VH1, we're in a constant and candid dialogue with our audience, and in the wake of the live events last Saturday, our viewers have resoundingly told us online they want to see music performances, not a bunch of self-absorbed, clueless 20-somethings jabbering on about nothing." Fixed __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-08-2005, 03:09 PM	#81
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	links to philly, toronto and london concerts http://blog.adamjacobmuller.com/2005...ve-8-download/ EDIT: oh and Rome, Paris and Berlin http://blog.adamjacobmuller.com/2005...in-paris-rome/ __________________ Mile High Hockey Last edited by Draft Dodger : 07-08-2005 at 03:11 PM.

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