--CONTINUING IN THE SERIES from the THOUSAND NIGHTS AND A NIGHT, some of Islamic literature's finest tales. The image shows two giant birds (Rocs) smashing Sindbad's ship with giant rocks (minerals). One of Sindbad's most disturbing adversaries we encounter here-- the horrendous, ghastly Old Man of the Sea. Helping the impact is the fact that it is plausible, or at least less implausible, than the others. Striking is the moment of horror when Sindbad discovers that the Old Man may be only quasi-human. To escape his predicament, the famed traveler resorts to quite extreme violence, something he showed himself capable of when he preyed upon his fellow victims in the Land of Live Burial episode (last week). With: Robert Bly (KABIR) and secret SubGenius Primary Lore. from THE VAULT OF SLACK. The reading begins with our Cosmic Mother, the Octopus. Stan Freberg treats us to "John and Marcia." Spontaneous musical performances, maudlin reminiscences.