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Archives for February 2, 2007

Other Matters: Molly Ivins

February 2, 2007 by Doug Ramsey

Too many valuable people are dying. Now, Molly Ivins is gone. In my journalism career, I encountered Molly now and then. I was once on a panel with her, discussing journalism ethics. It was around the time of the O.J. Simpson trial. Molly, naturally, found the circus atmosphere surrounding the trial … [Read more...]

Brecker Memorial Service

February 2, 2007 by Doug Ramsey

This announcement will be of interest to many in the New York area. MICHAEL BRECKER MEMORIAL Tuesday, February 20th Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street 6:00-7:30 pm General Admission Public Invited Doors open at 5.15pm … [Read more...]

Spam Wipeout

February 2, 2007 by Doug Ramsey

If you have sent Rifftides a comment in the past 24 hours, please send it again...unless you are one of the spammers who caused a wipeout that erased all pending comments. We apologize for the inconvenience. … [Read more...]

Doug Ramsey

Doug is a recipient of the lifetime achievement award of the Jazz Journalists Association. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, where he settled following a career in print and broadcast journalism in cities including New York, New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, San Antonio, … [MORE]

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