That would be because of the many hand-outs that the poverty stricken receive by the US/State governments. While some may use the welfare/foodstamps the way they were intended - as a temporary solution - some develop a dependence on them. It's easier to stay home and collect tax-payer funded aid than to go out and find a job or two.

You post looks 'familiar', too!:)

I just remember that, if I closed my eyes and just listened, I could've sworn that I was at a Stevie Ray Vaughan concert. Lang was only 17 at that time.

Another young kid that I saw perform in Phoenix (about 4 years ago) that knows his way around the frets is Johnny Lang. Don't know whatever happened to him, though.

I received the same error last week and chose to send the report. When the reporting was completed, I was directed to an MS download page that had a fix for the problem. I downloaded and installed it - no more trouble. I've tried to find the link on the MS site, but, up to this point, no luck. Maybe this is part of their new anti-piracy campaign?

Another good site - Brain Jar

I think frog's idea is a good one. There's a Grand canyon train ride that's similar to it. That's up there by you, isn't it? Little to the east?

At least you have the river to play in, Roger. We have the man-made Tempe lake here, but I sure wouldn't swim in it.

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