rss...Bach could be viewed as a musical cul-de-sac within the history of the eighteenth century itself: he did little to extend the musical vocabulary of his age, and his music hardly served as a basis for that of the succeeding generation. Yet what has made him a summit for many is his apparent ability to transcend historical contingency, somehow to stop the clock of outward progress and to rearrange and recreate the world as he knew it. - John Butt
2007, July 16
Amazon.com and animal cruelty
I have learned that Amazon.com engages in the sale of literature for illegal animal fighting.
Admittedly a token gesture, I have removed all my links to Amazon.com. I have also stopped using them as a hub for online shopping. They will not miss my business, but I will be rid of a bad taste in my mouth.
Please see the links below for more information.
The Elephant Sanctuary ends association with Amazon.com
Humane Society of the United States vs Amazon.com
