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Stick to due process
After the signing, I was called by Senator Magsaysay and introduced to the President with kind words about the work we've put in for the law. He greeted me and said, "ok yang ginagawa niyo." The President invited us for a group picture-taking session after former DTI Secretary (now Senator) Mar Roxas introduced Paco Sandejas.
Afterwards, the President tapped my shoulder and said, "Tuloy niyo yang ginagawa niyo. Kung may kailangan pang batas, i-sige niyo lang." I never took that event seriously and saw it as a usual nice PR coming from a public official.
The Erap scandal came in later and there was increasing pressure for the Philippine Internet Commerce Society then to take a position and follow what other IT organizations have done, asking him to step down from office. I refused and got a lot of bashing from my own mailing list.
My reasons were very practical and principled to my mind. I have lobbied for laws and experienced working in the bureaucratic Congress system. I believe in its due process and have the highest faith that Congress will get through this, no matter what biases they may have in the beginning.
It is the challenge among lobbyists, industry, and individuals to push for their agenda, to influence opinion and mindset among these people. Each one of us, guilty or not, is entitled to that due process of law.
As we all know, the impeachment process failed due to impatience by certain legislators and sectors, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo rose to power. A few months after, she became the chairman of the now-defunct Information Technology and E-Commerce Council (ITECC).
I was head of the ITECC legal cluster and attended a Malacang 7 a.m. meeting one time then, chaired by PGMA. As I was giving an update on what we've done and the challenges we're facing, she interrupted twice and disrespected me. It is not what she said but how she said it. Raising her eyebrows and twisting her hands while speaking, questioning about the process we're following. I'm almost tempted then to tell her that things will move fast if she is the one who gives the instruction, simply because she's the President. In our case, we have to work in the system and know that we can't impose to our allies in government, but work in a collaborative, friendly, and professional relationship. Good thing before reaching that point, former DTI Secretary Mar Roxas changed the topic.
After that meeting, I knew then that I can't serve ITECC any no longer if PGMA thought that all of us in that meeting are desperate to meet or work with her at 7 am in the morning, swallow her arrogance, and allow her to belittle the volunteer work we're doing.
That is the time I realized that my encounter with former President Estrada, during the E-Commerce Law's signing, was worth remembering.
I must say that ITECC went down the hill in PGMA's time and CICT today is stepping on a lot of various government agency's mandate/charter, without due regard to existing laws such as the E-Commerce Law. It created a confusion or status quo that derailed the law's implementation. It is bad.
Given the scandals PGMA is facing today, the temptation is high to just call for her resignation or have her ejected from office. However, there's a great need to set our feelings aside and let due process take place. As concern citizens, what we can do is ensure that no one will manipulate it as it turns to be a battle for conscience, hearts, and minds.
To PGMA's credit, I'm amazed as to how she has mastered the 48 Laws of Power. If you haven't read it, get a copy of that book and you'll see what I mean.
Let due process take place so that we can mature as a country and build our faith in the system that we are all responsible for, whether we are part of EDSA 1 and 2 or not. (I'm not)
By going through this pain can real changes and reform take place. Hopefully, subjecting ourselves to this will allow us to have a wise electorate in the future and more consciencious politicians. It may also lead to the 3rd alternative, where what is best for the country shall be agreed upon by all.

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text: Looking Glass Writing 4 Posted June 19, 2013 Hello! I am looking for Evernote book recommendations as well as any suggestions/insight/thoughts and other resources that might be useful to an Evernote hoarder who's ready to make a change.Just when had given up on becoming an organized and productive member of society, Evernote came into my life and renewed my hope. I'm so close . . . ... and yet so far! Truth be told, I'm starting to flounder and I need an intervention before my bad habits take over and ruin what could have been a beautiful relationship. The notebooks are piling up. It's starting to feel like a special edition of Hoarders. My episode of Evernote: Buried Alive deals with several issues. I constantly create new notebooks because I've forgotten about the old and don't know how to consolidate. Should I stack? Is stacking a notebook akin to creating "sections" of the same notebook (like OneNote)? I'm hanging on by my tags right now since they allow me to find past treasures buried deep in my hoard; however, I'm afraid that as helpful as they are, the tags are enabling me to continue living in squalor because they create the illusion of having my act together just because the place isn't condemned. I dig tagging and try to tag everything, but I'm inconsistent about naming tags, which just adds to the pile. I also question my clipping techniques - what's best? URL? Article? Full Page? Selection?? These are just a few of the million questions I have. I'm excited by all the tools and features in Evernote and I want to learn more about what's in the trunk, Skitch, and all these other programs. I love how you can share notebooks with anyone (even if they don't have Evernote) and I am eager to start collaborating with my clients and editors, but that requires me to get my act together first. I feel like I need to establish a working system before I fully dive in. I know that there's a million helpful resources here and elsewhere online, but that's part of my problem. Information overload! I believe that I really need a book where everything is organized in one cohesive unit for easy reference. I'm thrilled that there's so many Evernote books available, but now I'm faced with another dilemma - which one(s)?? I have read some reviews on Amazon, but I'd really appreciate any recommendations/insight/resources that people out there would be willing to offer. Despite my organizational challenges, I'm a pretty fast learner so I don't want to go too basic - I'd like to find a book or books that delve into the using Evernote with other applications. Since I'm already imposing, I might as well go full tilt and give you my Evernote book/resource wish list. Hopefully others out there can also benefit from any feedback this post generates. "An Evernote Book Wish List" Seeking Your Suggestions/Recommendations/Thoughts onTHE BEST EVERNOTE BOOKS/RESOURCES FOR: Writers. Different ways that writers are using Evernote to stay organized, brainstorm, plan literary projects. Thesaurus feature for Evernote? (I posted this question in another forum so I know there's currently no app for this feature but I know things are always changing).Other software for writers that's compatible with Evernote.Research. Tips for keeping all those clips/great resources organized when you're always researching new topics?Educators. Educational applications? Entrepreneurs/Freelancers. Managing clients, projects, toolsAndroid. I downloaded the app, but I prefer to work off my computer. I don't have a tablet.Creativity - Mindmapping software that works with Evernote? Productivity/General Organization. Books for the organizationally challenged Evernote users. I need to find a system that works. Thank you so much for your help! Share this post Link to post


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I was intrigued by this product. I usually use an app that has rain and wind sounds to fall asleep. This has different settings that have different sounds. My favorite is "equilibrium" which has some guitar sounds that are very relaxing. I also like that you can put a timer on it or it can be continuous--whatever you prefer. It comes with a USB plug adapter and is charged via USB. The USB plug adapter is not certified safe by any real certification company, but the company says it is safe for small devices. However, I think I will just use one of my adapters that is certified by compliance companies since I will be using it while I sleep. Fine product overall. My preference is still for the app I have, but it may be a viable option for others who may want to listen to something relaxing while they sleep. Maybe 3.5/5 Stars.
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Marble paper sticker cover:
Unfortunately, I don't have any use for this at this time. I have used similar paper when trying to "class up" various re-furbished items. However, I think it would be fairly obvious that this is just a paper cover vs. actual marble. If that does not bother you and you just like the look, then this may be something to consider. I will be moving in the next year, so if I use this on something I re-furbish, I will update this post. It is just nothing I need at this time. I also could not find the product link, so here is a general search for similar products:
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There are times in all our lives when we must summon the courage to face our fears, move through our pain, and summon the light within to help us heal.
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Jayan and many of the volunteers of T.I.P. provide emotional support for people who have traumatically lost someone dear to them.
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Todd: So, Mark, when people think of Americans they often think of the hot dog and when they think of Japan they think of sushi. What are the foods that people associate with New Zealand?
Mark: According to a lot of the Japanese students that I know who have gone to study in New Zealand or have a home stay programme over there, they normally come back speaking about 3 New Zealand foods. The first one is probably fish and chips, which is a traditional or unofficial traditional Friday night meal. At the end of a long week mum and dad will say, "Lets go and get some 'greezies'": deep fried battered fish, potato fritters or hot dogs and fried chips. They used to be wrapped in newspaper but now for health reasons you've got to have plain white paper.
Todd: Oh, no kidding.
Mark: Yeah, but the fish and chips dinner on Friday night is a bit of a tradition.
Todd: Oh, ok what else besides fish and chips?
Mark: The other one would be something called a pavlova which is similar to a large meringue cake, very rich, very very sweet, made with egg white and lots of sugar with lots of whipped cream and fresh fruit on top. Kiwis and Australians often argue over who invented it but I'm sure kiwis did!
Todd: Pavlova, uh?Is this like a snack you eat in the afternoon?
Mark: No, it's a dessert, it's the size of a cake. It would be a dessert cake.
Todd: Is this something people make themselves or buy in the store?
Mark: The best ones I think are home made. The third food is vegemite, which is a breakfast spread, a yeast based breakfast spread. Lots of non-New Zealanders who don't know it think that it looks like chocolate spread, and then they put in on their toast or bread in the morning, but it actually has a very unique taste and it's nothing at all like chocolate!
Todd: So is it bitter? Is it sweet? Is it sour?
Mark: It's got a very yeasty flavour but its quite hard to describe, but its another one of those New Zealand traditions.
Todd: You say its made from yeast so what are the main ingredients?
Mark: It's a yeast based extract so its very healthy for you: lots of minerals, and all kiwi kids should grow up on it.
Todd: Ok, sounds interesting – I'll have to give it a try.


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About me
I am an assistant professor in the Computer Science department at UT Austin, since January 2016.
I am always looking for talented graduate students. If you are interested, please apply to the UTCS graduate program.
I graduated with a Ph.D. (Dr. sc. ETH) in Computer Science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, in October 2012. Prior to that I graduated (Dipl.-Inf.) from the Carl-von-Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany in 2006 with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Music. Before my position as assistant professor at UT Austin, I was a post-doc at the University of Washington with Tom Anderson and Arvind Krishnamurthy, from 2012 to 2015.
I am one of the founding authors of the Barrelfish multicore operating system.
I have the honor to be advising a number of exceptional graduate students. Here they are:
- Amanda Austin
- Deukyeon Hwang
- Syed Akbar Mehdi
- Rajath Shashidhara
- Tim Stamler
- Natacha Crooks, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)
- Antoine Kaufmann, Ph.D. (MPI-SWS)
- Youngjin Kwon, Ph.D. (KAIST)
- Cody Littley, MSc (Nutanix)
- Ming Liu, Ph.D. (UW-Madison)
- Dhathri Purohith, MSc (Nutanix)
My research interests are in Operating Systems and Networks. My current research projects are:
- FlexNIC: a NIC architecture and network stack for data centers (publications on the Arrakis website)
- Strata: A Cross Media File System
- Memory management for heterogeneous memory systems
- Improving data center energy efficiency via heterogeneous server architectures
Fall 2020: Data Centers (395T)
Spring 2020: Multicore Operating Systems Implementation (378)
Fall 2019: Data Centers (395T)
Spring 2019: Multicore Operating Systems Implementation (378)
Fall 2018: Data Centers (395T)
Spring 2018: Multicore Operating Systems Implementation (378)
Spring 2017: Multicore Operating Systems Implementation (378)
Fall 2016: Multicore Operating Systems Implementation (395T)
Fall 2014: PMP Graduate Operating Systems (CSEP551) with Andrew Baumann (MSR) at UW
Vita and Publications
Please, read my CV. It has all of the information and I keep it updated. I also have a Google Scholar page, if you prefer a quick overview of my publications, but it typically lags behind my CV.
Apart from CS, I enjoy making and listening to music. I used to play the violin and compose electronic music on the computer. The advent of reasonably precise DJ controllers recently allow me to resurrect many of the old sounds in new ways. I enjoy going skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. When I'm not doing any of the above, you'll probably find me dancing Lindy Hop.
In my teenage years, I used to be active in
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I was born in Oldenburg, situated in north-west Germany, and enjoyed living a good deal of my youth in the cozy area of Bad Zwischenahn.


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Welcome back Hudson! Thank you to all staff and students for a great start to the new school year. We are looking forward to an amazing 2018/2019.
We'd also like to welcome our new VP W. Matril, M.Brooking who will be teaching grade 7 core, and C. Sarjue who will be teaching the LD class.


text: Gerrit Gerritzoons (1466 or 1469 - 1536) was a Dutch humanist and theologian. He wrote under the pseudonym Desiderius Erasmus and was sometimes known as Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam. He was a classical scholar who wrote in a "pure" Latin style. Although he remained a Roman Catholic throughout his lifetime, he was critical of what he considered the excesses of the Roman Catholic Church. Using humanist techniques he prepared important new Latin and Greek editions of the New Testament which exposed inaccuracies and raised questions that would be influential in the Reformation. He also wrote The Praise of Folly, Handbook of a Christian Knight, On Civility in Children, The Colloquies of Erasmus which appeared at intervals from 1500 on and many other works.


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Should You Homeschool Or Enroll Your Child In A Chula Vista Preschool?
A rising trend these days is that parents prefer to homeschool their young children, instead of sending them to a San Diego preschool. These parents believe that they can teach the simple things taught in preschool.
They can easily teach their children about shapes, numbers and sounds. They also feel that they should be in charge when choosing the things to teach their children.
These parents also think that homeschooling is a better option because children just play most of the time in preschool. They would rather have their kids play in their backyard than on school premises. This enables them to better supervise their children.
The Industry of Child Care in San Diego
Those involved in preschool education in San Diego, however, beg to disagree. They are not out to discredit the advantages of homeschooling. They just want to point out that preschool playtime is not just about recreation.
They are aware that parents are the first teachers of children. Moreover, parents will always have the best interests of their children, but they wish to highlight the importance of educators in the lives of children.
School staff and teachers in preschools are expected to have the following:
- At least a tertiary-level education degree
- Licensing from the government
- Access to trainings in education, sociology, and psychology
- Access to the latest teaching trends and studies on education
Educators study for years to become legitimate teachers. Aside from studying to obtain an educational degree, they do further studies to be licensed educators. Some teachers and school administrators who wish to expand their horizons even obtain masters and doctoral degrees.
They may have learned everything about being a preschool teacher, but they still attend workshops and seminars regularly. They believe that continuous learning can turn them into better educators and disciplinarians.
Most preschool teachers also continue studying on their own by analyzing recent studies. They can also alter their teaching styles and update their curricula with their newfound knowledge.
Learning Activities in a Chula Vista Preschool Program
Preschool teachers appear to have it easy because they just run around and play with their students. Their way of teaching is merely by talking to the young ones.
A deeper look into their playtime, however, shows that there is more than meets the eye. Parents who prefer homeschooling should know the main advantages of a preschool education:
- Expertise
- Interaction
- Socialization
Licensed preschool teachers are aware that young children can learn through games and other fun activities. That is why each and every game is carefully planned.
Teachers create lesson plans to outline their desired outcome after each class. They give instructions to children, supervise the game, and give feedback.
The seemingly pointless games and conversations at a preschool are actually well thought out. Such activities are products of various educational and psychological studies.
Two of the greatest advantages of preschool education over homeschooling are the elements of interaction and socialization. A homeschooled child will only get to interact with his immediate family members whereas a preschool child will get to mingle with fellow kids, school staff and teachers.
Sending a child to a preschool will open many doors for him. He will meet new friends and mentors. He will definitely learn a lot from his numerous interactions in school.
Socialization comes into play when the preschool students are instructed on how to behave properly. It is important that children are taught at an early age regarding how to display acceptable social behavior.
It is during games and other learning activities when children get to socialize. Children who punch each other will be made to realize that it is wrong to hurt their classmates. Children who shout at their teachers will also be taught to respect their elders.
The Play-academics Balance in the Best Preschools in San Diego
An ideal San Diego preschool is one, which can incorporate play into its curriculum. It should, in fact, give equal importance to play and academics in its curriculum.
San Diego is home to quite a lot of premium preschools. These schools believe that children will learn the most when they are playing. That is why they allot plenty of time for recreation, just as much as the amount of time designated for academics.
If you are still pondering on whether to homeschool or send your child to preschool, weigh their advantages and disadvantages carefully. If you feel that your child will benefit from the expertise of teachers and will grow because of socialization, then preschool may be for him.
Keep in mind that preschool will serve as your childs stepping stone into the real world. Check out the video for more criteria:
About Our Child Care in San Diego. (2016, September 2). Retrieved from http://weecarepreschools.com/about-day-care/
Four Ways to Know Youve Found the Right Daycare. (2013, December 30). Retrieved from http://weecarepreschools.com/four-ways-to-know-youve-found-the-right-daycare/ Koran, M. (2015, August 13). What to Look for in a Preschool. Retrieved from http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/education/what-to-look-for-in-a-preschool/
Socialization. (2016, September 2). Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialization


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I was going through some old paperwork last night and came across a folder of memorabilia from high school. I had a good laugh at this letter:
I don't remember that test and unfortunately I have retained very little Spanish, even though I went on to take 4 years of classes. What kind of superhuman effort did I exert on September 21, 1984 to warrant a letter sent home to my parents? Maybe my superpowers shone brighter on the equinox?
That's mildly amusing but here's what really got me laughing out loud:
The address of my high school is 33333 Golden Lantern. Is the address some kind of alchemical statement? Is golden lantern a euphemism for the pineal gland? See my post on 33.
The phone number was (714) 496-6666, back when most of southern California was all in one area code. But look at that: five sixes all in a row. Did I go to an illuminati high school?
If you have read much of my blog, my book, or watched my two films you will probably be smiling at this "coincidence."
Dana Hills High School is in Dana Point, which is in southern Orange County, the namesake of a TV series called The O.C. (which I have never seen).
Dana Point's population was most recently measured at 33,351 (2010 census). Just 18 more people than the perfect 33,333. Dana Point covers a land area of 6.5 square miles. Do you know what I have discovered about 6 and 5?
I recognize the scenic vantage point from where this wikipedia photo was taken. I remember carefully reading Plato's Republic during the summer of 1984, sitting in a gazebo at the end of Blue Lantern where this photo was taken.
The streets in Dana Point's historic core are named after colored lanterns, used by sailing ships 200 years ago to advertise their wares. However, this was only done in 1930 in the spirit of faux romanticism that real estate developers succumbed to when they laid down the bones of this town. The United States is so young, especially the West Coast.
I was just looking at Dana Point in Google Earth and decided to look at neighboring Laguna Beach, which, by the way, was the name of another awful TV series.
I zoomed in on the hospital where I was born and smiled again because it is located at 33°30′ north latitude.
Was my DNA genetically engineered by the Anunnaki? They must have messed up because I was born without both of my legs below the knee and also without my right hand. I've walked on artificial legs since I was 18 months old. All through my childhood I needed a new pair of legs every year or so as I was growing (and less frequently now that I am an adult). As you might imagine this turned out to be a financial burden for my parents.
Luckily for me the Shriners donated funds to have a few pairs of legs made in my childhood. You know those guys who wear those funny Fez hats driving around in miniature cars powered by lawnmower engines at parades? Oh well maybe you don't know. They do that to "promote a positive Shriner image to the public." Is this the most effective method you can think of to accomplish this goal?
His Fez says Syrian Corvettes. The word corvette comes from a sailing warship with one tier of guns. But why Syrian? I must be missing something.
The Shrine used to be called Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, but in 2010 they changed their name to Shriners International which describes itself as "a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth." Life magazine described the Shriners in 1938 as "among secret lodges the No. 1 in prestige, wealth, and show."
Up until recently, Shriners had to complete the Scottish Rite's 33 degrees (or the York Rite degrees) before being eligible for membership. Shriners are therefore a brotherhood of elite freemasons at the top of the veritable pyramid.
I traced the Fez hats back to Fez Morocco where the red dye used on the funny hats made from crimson berries originally came from.
I searched for Fez in Google Earth (which is also spelled Fes) and its latitude comes up at precisely 34.033333° N. I have never seen any city whose label comes up with such a perfect string of threes.
Children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients' ability to pay.
The Shriners are doing good things for disabled children and that is outstanding in my book.
Back to the O.C. just one last time. Just 4.44 miles from my birthplace is the Chet Holifield Federal Building, known locally as The Ziggurat. It is a 7 stepped pyramidal complex that was built in what was the middle of nowhere around the time I was born. Now it is in the middle of a town called Aliso Viejo that didn't exist when I was in high school. The Ziggurat is owned by the US Government and the Department of Homeland Security controls the top floor. Also the IRS shares part of the building. Death and taxes. When I was in high school the place was a ghost town and I learned to drive a stick-shift in its vast and empty parking lot. It is located at 33°33'33" N.
Interestingly the Ziggurat was designed by architect William Pereira who also designed the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, but that is another story.
Here are a few fun facts:
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The 21 Weirdest Twitter Accounts
It's difficult to explain the community — or rather, the disorganized group of strangeness — that has been dubbed "Weird Twitter." Put simply, it's a growing collection of Twitter profiles that use the social network to promote their absurd breed of comedy. But simple explanations don't really cut it here.
The difficulty in labeling these accounts stems in part from the nature of the club itself: a group of tweeters, all irreverently, cripplingly hilarious, but all entirely against being labeled in the first place. Some, such as Jose Canseco, likely aren't even aware of their participation in the group at all. They are, in short, the opposite of normal.
See also: 25 Twitter Accounts to Make You Laugh
With some accounts nearing 100,000 followers, "Weird Twitter" can hardly be described as a fringe group, either. It's a thriving online comedy subculture.
Browse through who we consider the most dedicated, er, weirdos, and see what you think.
1. @dril
the doctor reveals my blood pressure is 420 over 69. i hoot & holler outta the building while a bunch of losers try to tell me that im dying
— wint (@dril) July 13, 2012
2. @degg
for mothers day i got my mom some big sticks she can pretend are swrods when shes rough housin with her mom friends
— deg (@degg) May 9, 2010
I was just thinking this: Cats dont have buttcheeks.
— Mike (@__MICHAELJ0RDAN) August 20, 2012
4. @crushingbort
Obama sobs as he signs Theres No More Ice Cream Act. "Its really all gone?!" he cries. Biden winks to crowd as he sneaks up w/ giant sundae
— Haunton Atonto (@crushingbort) July 23, 2012
5. @fart
do you think any old west guys ever made a poop and then shot the poop with a gun
— jon hendren (@fart) March 15, 2012
6. @wolfpupy
i was born in the cemetery under the blood red moon, from fire and death and brutal destruction i bring this unholy message, Surfs up
— wolf pupy (@wolfpupy) June 28, 2013
7. @JoseCanseco
I was driving last night on a lonely dark road and met this alien or maybe a really ugly girl and it gave me the lottery numbers
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 30, 2012
8. @rare_basement
"im pretty popular on the internet," i whisper to my cat. cat doesnt respond because cat doesnt exist. there is no cat and i am alone
— Amber Eeeeeee (@rare_basement) May 11, 2012
9. @cool_pond
Just came up with these numbers off the top of my head, no google: 44,021. -97. 25. 1,000,001. 806. 93,588,263,107. -2. 555.04. 301. 101.
— Cool Pond (@cool_pond) September 26, 2013
10. @jonnysun
first rule of fight club is no fightig. welcom to contradicton club evryone hav a seat adn dont hav a seat. also this isnt contradicton club
— jomny sun (@jonnysun) February 27, 2013
11. @brendlewhat
Hello sir, I-*briefcase full of jellybeans falls open*
— brendle what (@brendlewhat) February 4, 2012
12. @ingmarbirdman
*bumps into cute girl while typing on calculator* oops! got a bit carried away inventorying my lizards *makes sure she sees the 99999999999*
— zachary (@ingmarbirdman) June 26, 2012
13. @ieatanddrink
When I take a girl to meet my parents, I bring her to a cemetery and say "There they are" and point to some ducks
— Jacy CatDracula (@ieatanddrink) September 25, 2013
14. @Fred_Delicious
science defines a baby as "a small smooth poopy man, no taller than a lamp"
— Fred Delicious (@Fred_Delicious) October 17, 2012
15. @famouscrab
hey honey check out this powerpoint i made of my moodswings *flips open laptop so hard it smash into the wall* MAYBE LATER!!!
— carlos (@famouscrab) August 16, 2012
16. @ConorTripler
you're in a park hangin out w people. all the people are dogs and youre a dog. youve never heard of twitter and your life isnt miserable
— Conor Tripler (@ConorTripler) March 17, 2012
17. @cat_beltane
— Gregory Cat-Holder (@cat_beltane) March 4, 2013
18. @axtang
hey baby, is your dad a veterinarian? because i hit your dog when i was pulling into the driveway.
— que cera cera (@axtang) May 30, 2012
19. @FakeCat_Fancy
cat enters hotel room. tosses gun on bed. peers out window. "so this is where it all ends," he softly whispers.
— fake cat fancy (@FakeCat_Fancy) February 8, 2012
20. @leyawn
my brain says no but my heart says yes and my mouth says why do my organs have mouths and my spleen says dude a mad scientist kidnapped us
— L Ǝ spooky word O И (@leyawn) July 9, 2013
21. @dogboner
He works at a startup. She opened her own gluten free dog treat shop in park slope. Their six hour long proposal video will melt your heart
— Michael Hale (@dogboner) October 13, 2013
Mashable composite, Images: Flickr Eva Rinaldi; Wikimedia Commons; Wikimedia Commons


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Monday, November 12, 2012
#Mamavation & #BobHarperLive 2 Week Challenge
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BIG THANKS to @MrBookieboo for giving me the chance to participate in this 2 week challenge with others through mamavation.com . Everyday for 2 weeks I logged on to BobHarper.com and did the workout picked for me that day. The website also has great recipes ( which I LOVED ) , a community for motivation & fitness tips. After doing it everyday for the last 14 days I have lost a total of 5 lbs, I also lost some inches in my hips/thighs 1 inch & waist 1 1/2 inches . This challenge made me WAKE UP to the fact that I CAN DO IT . I tend to get MOMMY guilt but guess what the house didn't burn down, the kids didn't starve and I felt better doing it. This is only the beginning I look forward to finding the "ME" time to take better care of myself.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
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Today isn't about barbecues and having Monday off. Remember the REAL reason, to honor all the ones who have fought and are still fighting for OUR FREEDOM ...
|Little brother before deployment to IRAQ
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway
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Melissa & Doug is a family run business that started over 24 years ago they have over 2000 items in stock they manufacture all the products so you are getting the best. They guarantee all their items and offer free shipping on orders over $50. With the holidays coming up Melissa and Doug is a one stop shop. You can even personalize a lot of the items. Melissa and Dave's Terrific Twenty List has everything from tea sets to train sets. They have a giveaway on Facebook right now that you can win an item from their Terrific Twenty List.
Has remained the same over the years–to make each and every customer a happy and permanent member of the Melissa & Doug family, while offering products with tremendous value, quality and design
By posting this information I will receive an item for myself & one to have for a future giveaway either way this is my opinion on Melissa and Dave.
4 Years Ago
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I took my kids to a Rally for President Obama over 4 years ago when he came to Miami. We were there over 6 hours and the kids did not complain once they were more excited then me. I thought it was important for them to see history in the making. Mrs. Obama and about 20 other people spoke. We had a great time.
|The LOOK of HOPE
|President Obama speaking
|All ready
|Waiting 6 hours
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Don't Forget to Change Your Clocks & Batteries
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When it's time to "fall back" and change the clocks on Sunday, Nov. 4, make sure to check the batteries in all of your smoke alarms-- it could save your life.
Did you know that having a working smoke alarm reduces a person's chance of dying in a fire by half? For the best protection, install smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside every sleeping area and in every bedroom. Smoke alarms should be mounted high on walls or ceilings and tested monthly.
It's important to replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year, unless they're 10-year lithium batteries. Even if your smoke alarms are hardwired, replace the batteries in case of a power outage.
If an alarm "chirps," warning that the battery is low, replace the battery right away. Replace all smoke alarms, including alarms that use 10-year batteries and hardwired alarms, when they are 10 years old or sooner if they do not respond properly when tested.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS CHECK OUT Safe Kids website
Funky Monkey Snacks
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|5 of the flavors I was sent
Natural & nutritious, no added sugar, preservatives, colors or flavors, freeze-dried. Those are some of the great things about Funky Monkey Snacks . They are freeze-dried fruits that come in 7 different flavors each ounce contains 3 servings of fruit that are crunchy & delicious. They are gluten free, allergy friendly ,they contain no genetically modified organisms, certified kosher and again delicious. My kids love them just as much as I do. Funky Monkey sent me 10 packages for my family they did not pay me or ask me to say positive things about them this is how I feel.
Friday, November 2, 2012
#Mamavation and #BobHarperLive
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A couple weeks ago I saw a tweet from @MrBookieboo and @bookieboo on twitter about joining a special Mamavation 2 week challenge with Bob Harper. Yes, that Bob Harper ( Biggest Loser trainer & my husband in my head) how could I refuse. The first 100 people who signed up got 2 weeks free access to bobharper.com which has everything you need on it. It has workouts, recipe guides, a community of people who have answers to everything and a fitness journal . The challenge started on Monday October 29th, so far so good. Everyday I log on and do a workout that was specially picked for me.I have even made a few of the recipes on the site like smoothies,oatmeal & pancakes for breakfast , I can't wait to make more .The workouts are very easy to follow they have demos to watch to make sure you are doing it right. My favorite workout so far has been the 5 minute workout (Not Really) after that one I felt the BURN but it was a good burn... I am very excited to see what happens once the 2 weeks are up. 3 winners will randomly be selected to win some very cool prizes but as far as I am concerned everyone who is participating in this challenge are WINNERS. Hopefully next week I will have some great results to post.
The Holiday Season is Here #GivingTuesday
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Most of the time the first thing that comes to mind is what to buy family & friends and what do we want. I try and involve my kids in some type of volunteer work or activity so they see more than just that. It is so important that we teach our kids that it is so much more than just that . You may be asking what can little ole me do, we all know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday well what about http://givingtuesday.org/ on the website they have tools to help you find a charity on your area or a place that you can volunteer at.
On Tuesday November 27, 2012, charities, families, businesses and individuals are coming together to transform the way people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season.
It's a simple idea. Find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to join in acts of giving. Tell everyone you can about what you are doing and why it matters. Join a national celebration of our great tradition of generosity.
And together we'll create ways to give more, give better and give smarter.


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Lady Gaga was out in New York City again yesterday, working her fourth look of the day while making a guest appearance on the Howard Stern show.
I know what you are thinking. She is very dressed up for a radio interview – but this is Lady Gaga we are talking about here.
Wearing her second Balmain Fall 2013 look of the day, she wore a mohair structured high-neck sweater with silk white pants and the same wide gold belt from her previous look.
I feel going on about the season inappropriateness of this look is just moot, so I will say that of all her looks from Monday this is my least favourite as I feel that it overwhelms her petite frame and feels so heavy.
For someone who is being showered with so many pieces from McQueen, Balenciaga, and custom pieces from Mathieu Mirano, she keeps wearing the same Tom Ford sunglasses and Alaïa boots. I hope she starts to mix things up in the accessories department.
Credit: Style.com & FameFlynet


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Rock city! Oi! Oi!
It's not long now until the Community Launch Parties, and for the lucky who got in early with their registrations, it's going to be a great night.
But it's not all about technology and products….noooooo! Its about ROCKING OUT!
So to make sure each party goes off, we've got some competitions going!
Firstly, we want to see you're best Geek Rock image! I'm talking sleeveless ASP.NET t-shirts, geek.com piercings, sprayed hair with all the Windows colors! In fact, any attempt at rock/punk/ska style is welcome, and any memorabilia you think rocks, bring it to the party!
We've also got Karaoke! That's right! Not only do you have to look rock/punk, you have to be able to scream uncontrollably until blood pours from the audiences ears (we are not encouraging the biting of any living things heads, and any Ashlee Simpson "punk" songs will result in grosse bodily harm)!
To ensure everyones humiliation at the hands of the fashion/Karaoke gods are rewarded, we will have awesome prizes and giveaways on the night. So make sure you'll spread the word, and start thinking about your Community Party look!


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Duncan paid $316K in campaign funds to son; other family members also on payroll
U.S. Rep. John J. "Jimmy" Duncan Jr.'s congressional campaign account has paid the Knoxville Republican's son, John J. Duncan III, $316,500 in salary since July, 2013, when the younger Duncan pleaded guilty to misconduct charges and resigned as Knox County trustee, reports the Nashville Post.
The campaign also pays for his son's cellphone and reimburses his mileage, many meals and multiple other expenses, according to reporter Cari Wade Gervin's review of campaign disclosures filed with the Federal Election Commission.
The article says that the veteran officeholder has also made thousands of dollars in payments to other family members – another son, a niece, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law and his sister – through his campaign fund and through his political action committee, Road to Victory PAC.
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In fact, the only non-family member paid a regular salary for campaign work in recent years has been Duncan's chief of staff, Bob Griffitts, who receives $500 monthly for work outside his legislative duties (a regular occurrence in D.C.)
The Federal Election Commission candidate guide states, "Campaign funds may be used to make salary payments to members of the candidate's family only if: The family member is providing a bona fide [emphasis theirs] service to the campaign; and [t]he payments reflect the fair market value of those services."
Watchdogs and political staffers say both of those provisions appear to be at issue with some of Rep. Duncan's expenses, most notably with payments he has been making to his son John J. Duncan III since 2013. But payments to Rep. Duncan's other family members also raise questions as to how much one family is profiting from its long-term grip on a congressional seat.
… Two weeks after that (Duncan III's guilty) plea, on July 15, 2013, Rep. Duncan began paying his son a $3,000 bimonthly salary from his federal campaign account. A year later, in August 2014, the payments increased to $3,500 every other week — $84,000 annually.
…"I would ask, is [John Duncan III] actually providing bona fide services?" said Brendan Fischer, the director of federal and FEC reform for the Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan and nonprofit election law organization. "If so, what are they? And is [his salary] fair market value? If it goes above fair market value then you are in violation of the law."
…The younger Duncan has been getting paid under the aegis of "American Public Strategies." However, no business entity named American Public Strategies is registered with the state…. It was issued a Knox County business license in 2013, but that license expired in the summer of 2014 and has not been renewed since.
According to the Tennessee Department of Revenue, a person needs to get city and county business licenses and pay state business taxes if "an individual is 1) acting as a business (sole practitioner) and not as someone's employee, 2) is conducting taxable activity, and 3) earns more than $10,000 for the services performed."
Department of Revenue spokesperson Kelly Cortesi said it's unclear whether the younger Duncan working for his father's campaign as a business entity would fall into this category.
…"I've had numerous duties including, but not limited to, running the campaign, fundraising, coordinating volunteers, organizing events, representing my Dad at various community events and functions, meeting with constituents on his behalf, writing statements on issues — both politically and policy related, researching policy, advising my Dad on issues, conducting polling, delivering speeches, writing letters to constituents, coordinating radio, television and direct mail advertising, and handling politically related correspondence that comes into both the Knoxville and Washington offices," John Duncan (III) said, describing his job duties in an email.
Yet that list raises even more questions, as John Duncan III seems to be describing much of his work as duties generally befalling a legislative staffer, not a campaign employee.
…Rep. Duncan has also been paying family members to run his leadership political action committee, the Road to Victory PAC. John Duncan III was paid $500 monthly to "administer" the PAC from 2006 until January 2011; his payment increased to $625 in the middle of 2010… In recent years the PAC has paid more to Zane and Hallie Duncan than it has donated to other candidates… In January 2016, Zane Duncan was appointed to the state board of parole, with its $95,000 salary, despite having zero background in legal issues or criminal justice and a college major in kinesiology….At that time, Zane's wife Hallie Duncan became the PAC's treasurer; she is also paid $625 monthly.
Note: In 2015, there was another brief flap over Rep. Duncan's campaign finances. He was apparently buying tickets with campaign funds and giving them to constituents, even though that's apparently a violation of federal law. Previous post HERE (though the link to the News Sentinel story that was a basis for the post doesn't seem to work now.)
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Typical Washington DC behavior sticking it to us lowly citizens.
Very disappointing to learn.
This does not surprise me in the least. Given Mr. Duncan's disdain for his constituency's recent attempts to communicate with him in person, it has long been my belief that Mr. Duncan believes that he can hold the Second District seat as long as he chooses and then pass it on to another family member – his sister or his son John III mentioned in this article. A congressional seat should not be a family possession as the Duncans seem to think it is.
Duncan's wife, who like their son Zane, has no background in the legal field or law enforcement was on the state's parole board. The government gravy train really benefits the Duncan family!
Nepotism is rarely a good idea, and as elected officials it would be better to steer clear than to appear suspect.


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I looked into my opponent's eyes, and they weren't kind. His right fist, resting on his left palm—what would it do? The referee threw his hand in the air, and the pounding began; one count, two counts and then—oh, as sharp as a knife in the chest!—two outstretched fingers, pointed victoriously in the direction of my feebly flattened palm.
"Scissors cut paper!" declared the referee, and with a swift hole-punch on my competitor's badge, I had been cruelly eliminated in the first annual Rock Paper Scissors Championship at Roshambo Winery.
That was five years ago, but the memory still burns. Not since I'd played Little League had I felt such a surge of adrenaline, a crazed rush of competitive vigor, and then a complete deflating of the ego. After all, if you can't win at Rock Paper Scissors, what in God's name can you win at?
No one with anything even remotely resembling a sense of humor can deny the brilliance of an actual Rock Paper Scissors championship; the only strategy is to pretend, so hard and so convincingly, that there is, in fact, a strategy, therefore intimidating the opponent into throwing the wrong hand. Or the right one. It is luck, after all, right?
Graham Walker, co-author of the Official Rock Paper Scissors Strategy Guide, doesn't think so. His tips involve a blend of simple statistics (most rookies, for example, throw rock first, while paper is thrown the least overall) and tactical psychoanalysis of opponents' moves (watching for patterns, counting throws, anticipating moves based on prior outcomes). There's even a whole category of ways to mentally suggest a throw into the opponent's mind.
These tips may work—or they might not. Last year's champion, Philadelphia's Kristen Lantz, was returning from a Hawaiian honeymoon with her husband when, on a layover whim, the newlyweds decided to drive to Healdsburg to compete. She outlasted 256 other opponents and took home the $1,000 purse, prompting Roshambo president Naomi Brilliant to declare, "This just proves that guys have no idea what's going on in a girl's mind, while the ladies know exactly what guys are thinking."
Part competition, part theater of the absurd, the Rock Paper Scissors Championship has drawn lovers of good, clean fun for five years now. But not everyone is amused. Josh Drake, erstwhile promoter of the Supreme Pro Wrestling matches at Petaluma's Phoenix Theater, was overheard condemning the Championship recently. "Let me just go on record," the wrestling honcho declared, "by saying that that's not actually a sport."
The fifth annual Rock Paper Scissors Tournament takes place on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Flamingo Hotel. 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. Noon to 6pm. $20 competitors (advance registration a must); $10 spectators. www.roshambowinery.com.


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MD Attorney General's Office: Sex, guns and egregious ethics violations
Maryland's married Deputy Attorney General tells all to female videographer on hidden video. He reveals Maryland state secrets to a reporter he tries to impress, including a major multi-state EPA case. He provides key information on upcoming governor's race from a hotel bed and displays his extreme (and secret) position on the Second Amendment from a bar. Website: http://www.projectveritas.com/ Donate: http://www.projectveritas.com/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectVeritas Twitter: https://twitter.com/Project_Veritas


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Dacorum Street Pastors have been faithfully on patrol & caring for our community since 2014. Every Friday & Saturday night, from 10:30pm to 2am a dedicated team of volunteers are out and about on duty in the town centre. Rain, snow or shine the friendly team will be offering lollipops, flip flops & a whole lot of support.
Faith In Action! - Caring for our community on Friday & Saturday nights
Working in partnership with local Churches, Police and the Ascension Trust - Street Pastors engage with people on the streets to care for them, listen to them and help them.
These are just a few of the comments that we hear regularly...
"I think it's amazing that you guys go out in all weather to look after people... fair play to you!"
"And people say that the church doesn't do anything....well done!"
"Are you serious..? You do this for free?!"
Street Pastors are all active members of local churches and live out the reality of their faith by serving and supporting our community.


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Category: Inside the NBA / 4 Comments on BARKLEY'S SEASON PREDICTIONS /
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You are and always will be my HERO ! LOVE that clip of you body slamming SHAQ !
I have much respect towards you as I see you as one of the few objective analyst in your field, hence the reason why I am writing to you. It has to do with the Cleveland Cavaliers situation. In my opinion the cavaliers problem is with Lebron James and the management organization. Here is why. Lebron is a great basketball player. He is also extremely arrogant and must have his way. Tape will show Lebron's dis-respect towards all his coaches. Mike Brown, when he refuses to huddle when the coach designs a play. Using his shoulder to slam into Eric Spoestra in his first year, almost throwing him to the ground because Eric criticized his play. Then trying to take over the team and forced Wade to call a a media conference to say he was the captain of the team and not Lebron. Pat Riley more than likely met with Lebron and had a conversation with him one on one because soon after these incidents his attitude and behavior changed. He returns to Cleveland and showed that same level of dis-respect towards coach Black and management never intervened. That game against Golden State was a sabotage to ensure his dismissal and it can be proven using Lebron's very words. Kyrie and Lebron hogged the ball and seldom shared it with their team mates. Lebron later stated after the two wins later that coach Black stressed passing and sharing the ball, which he said they did and was the reasons for those wins. If do, then why was that method never applied in that game against Golden State. They did so against the Spurs and it was a hard tight fought game, even though they lost. My suspicions, coach Black probably diplomatically criticized him in some way and he decided to get even.No one can honestly explain the huge gap loss. Period. Also, like you said coach Black was setup to fail. He could not discipline Lebron by benching him. Management would not stand for that and Lebron knew such. That stripped the coach of his decision making powers and the players saw, knew and took advantage of that and followed Lebron rather than the coach. However the one ingredient that the other analysts fail to notice is that bad habits are hard to break. This team has a bad habit of playing selfishly with Lebron and kyrie, especially Kyrie not sharing the ball with his other team mates and it will surface time and time again. That is the reason why numerous times the other player simply go through the motions and never put themselves in a position to receive the ball because numerous times in the past when they have done so the never receive the ball. Wanted to share this insightful information with you. You are the one analyst that honestly speaks objectively about the players, their attitudes, and the true reasons for losses. Most of the others are more concerned about bring politically correct and trying to save their jobs rather than them being totally objective about the game in order to promote the integrity of the sport.
Chuck says the other teams can not and should not try to 'outsmall' the Warriors. Hey Chuck, it's not like they haven't tried leaving their bigs – to no avail. That's precisely the reason why they're forced to try to match the Warriors with their own small lineup.
You are one of the few broadcasters that just throw it out there and say it like it is. You also bring humor and fun to the discussion. You are usually spot on in your analysis. I love hearing what you have to say at halftime segments or any other time I'm able to catch you.
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Clove is used as an ayurvedic herb in many home remedies. Cloves (Laung, Lavang in Hindi) have many health benefits and used in cure of many health disorders. Flowers buds of clove tree are used in healthcare and these are with healing nature. Mostly it is used in tea in winter season due to its hot properties.
1 The people who are suffered with bad breath problems they can use Cloves to get rid of bad breath.
2 In toothache, Use Cloves oil or Cloves to end pain.
3 In stomach ache or pain, boil the 8-10 pieces of Cloves with water. Use this lukewarm water to cure stomach ache.
4 Cloves are very useful in Cough disorders. Prepare the powder of equal amount of Cloves, Kali Mirch (Peppercorns) and Bheda (Terminalia bellirica) and same amount of white Catechu. Add this mixture in Babool (Acacia Arabia) bark decoction to prepare small pills. Use these pills one by one to get relief from Cough problems.
5 In Fever, grind the same amount of Cloves and Chiretta with water and use 3-4 times a day to cure fever.
6 Cloves are also used to stop frequent Vomiting. Grind the cloves with water and mix some sugar-candy in it. Lick this mixture to stop vomiting.
7 If you are suffered with excessive hunger disorder then use the Cloves powder with lukewarm water to get relief from excessive hunger.
8 In case of Hordeolum or Stye , eyelid pock treatment, apply the paste of Cloves on the Stye. Rub the cloved with water on a clean place and apply on Stye.


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Here is a brand new gospel song from the veteran gospel singer, Samsong tagged with the name "WinnerMan". The fresh release gained an invaluable assistance from disc jockey, DJ Ernesty and song production accredited to G.I.D OnTheBeat.
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The Beach Boys Live at Chicago Theater May 22, 2012
This was the concert tour that was never supposed to happen. More importantly, this should have been the final nail in the coffin of the Beach Boys. Four of the five members will be seventy by September of this year and a valid argument can be made that their best days are behind them and by getting together for a reunion tour could do nothing but tarnish their legacy. However, the person making said argument would be doing so without having seen their 50th Anniversary tour currently making its way through the US. In case you haven't heard, there are a few things that differentiate this tour from their many in the previous decades. This is the first full fledged tour in more than thirty years to include Brian Wilson as a major contributor. Further, the set list consisted of forty-three songs. Let me repeat that; forty-three songs. I have never seen an artist perform this many songs over the course of one evening in all of the concerts I have witnessed. Knowing they cynics would be out in full force, the band set out to blow all expectations out of the water. As Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen have previously proven, even when you have an off night, it can be overshadowed by the sheer endurance of a performance. Go above and beyond and all can be forgiven. Fortunately for Chicago, the Beach Boys were compelling from the first note to the last note nearly three hours later. Their 50th Anniversary tour is not to be missed and truly a one-in-a-lifetime experience where one can see more than forty songs over nearly three hours.
The five remaining Beach Boys took to the stage complimented by ten additional musicians who dialed up the time machine for a trip to the past where the band breathtakingly delivered six songs in a mere thirteen minutes to open their second Chicago show. Opening with "Do it Again" the band performed "Little Honda", "Catch A Wave", "Hawaii", "Don't Back Down" and "Surfin' Safari" before they took a pause. At center stage was vocalist Mike Love, who did the most interacting with the crowd, told the story about the first song Brian Wilson wrote on his own before the band performed a lush rendition of "Surfer Girl", Wilson's first solo vocal performance of the evening. While each of the members had their fair share of time in the spotlight, whenever Wilson sang, the crowd directed their eyes to him with unblinking concentration. Each of the Beach Boys added something invaluable to their career and their legacy, but as time has progressed, Brian Wilson's genius has cemented itself into the history of music with not just Pet Sounds but with the recently released SMiLE which sat in the vaults for the better part of forty-plus years. His addition to the band for this tour gives the Beach Boys an added cache of respect. Further, the ten backing musicians revealed dimensions forgotten about. The meticulous song reproductions were more than magnificent, they were magical and yet the show never once felt perfunctory.
While Mike Love and Brian Wilson handled lead vocal duties for most of the songs, each of the members had their moment in the sun. Bruce Johnston had his solo spotlight with the wistful "Disney Girls". Guitarist Jeff Foskett provided some fine guitar work but more notably, his backing harmonies connected memories to the present day. He captures the spirit of Carl Wilson's vocals and melodies without coming off as a replacement. On "Don't Worry Baby" the crowd gave him a well deserved standing ovation for his wonderful lead vocal that was good enough to crawl under the surface of our skin. A pleasant surprise is the divergent set lists at every show. The show was sprinkled with a strong selection of covers performed with adroitness one may not have expected. "Cotton Fields" and "The I Kissed Her" found Al Jardine hitting the audience's sweet spots with his boyish vocal performance. "Rock and Roll Music", "Do You Wanna Dance" and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?" were more than audience pleasers. It's hard to imagine it, but fifty years ago the five men on the stage were exuberant teenagers who lived out their dreams in front of a mirror and for the first time in a long time, especially Mike Love who once again put his fan boy hat on.
While the Beach Boys have been a concert juggernaut for decades, this tour stands apart for the band's willingness to perform not just their biggest hits, but many deep album cuts that many have not heard in years. Rare songs such as "Marcella", "It's OK", "All This Is That" and "This Whole World" were performed with the same magnificence of their classics. "World" felt like something out of a dream as Wilson poignantly sung his heart out. The band even sung a new song, "That's Why God Made the Radio" from their forthcoming record of the same name (due to be released on June 5th). The song is culled from their 60's DNA and feels irrefutable and with a few more listens has the potential to be a modern classic. The second set opened up with "Add Some Music To Your Day" sung by Brian Wilson. He was surrounded by his four band mates around his white baby grand piano. It was a moment most people didn't feel would ever occur again and despite the fact that Carl and Dennis were not there, you couldn't help but become emotional over seeing these five men who are grandparents sing and perform in the same fashion they did more than fifty years back. Then there were the hits-"When I Grow Up (to Be a Man)", "Be True to Your School", "Little Deuce Coupe", "I Get Around", "Sloop John B", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "Sail on, Sailor", "Heroes and Villains", "California Girls", "Help Me, Rhonda", "Good Vibrations" and "Surfin' USA". Do I need to even explain the wonder and splendor these performances induced? Even "Kokomo" was splendid. For the evening's final two songs, "Barbara Ann" and "Fun, Fun, Fun", Brian Wilson even came out to the front of the stage with a bass wrapped around him. The pacing and performances were so strong-willed and sentimental; you couldn't help but have an out-of-body experience. You literally could feel the sun beams radiate your skin under a perfect blue sky next to the ocean. I don't believe any set list by any artist could completely satisfy everyone, the Beach Boys came dangerously close. The music evoked sights and sound of malt shops, blue skies, surf shops and a time when gas guzzlers were dreamy. The music takes me to a place and time I never knew and that's as powerful as music can be.
As my time on this Earth grows shorter, there will be two songs I will forever remember from this show. Carl and Dennis Wilson made an appearance no one could forget. They were represented by pre-recorded vocals which were complimented by a fifteen piece backing band. This top-tier band brought the moving ballad "Forever" (sung by Dennis) and the epic hymn "God Only Knows" (sung by Carl) to life in ways no one could have expected. Done by almost any other act it would come off as a cheap trick, but there was a deep moving resonance to the back-to-back songs from the departed Wilson brothers. If the music wasn't enough to move you, then watching their older brother Brian was. We're all confronted with death in our life but it doesn't make it any easier. For Brian Wilson, his triumph over illness and adversity is one of rock n' roll's greatest rebirths, but as I watch him gave upon the screen at the back of the stage upon his younger brothers, I saw a gentle soul who misses his brothers in a way that can never be expressed. Whenever I hear "God Only Knows", a flurry of emotions floats to the surface; I think of loved ones that have left this Earth. I also think about those I am closest to and how I want them to know how vital they have been to my existence. I think about a close high school friend whose young son is fighting cancer and how I want so badly for him to be cured. Hearing Carl Wilson's voice on top of the lush arrangements of the surviving Beach Boys provides one with lenses to see life with greater clarity, allowing us to not just appreciate life's simplicities but to love better. These songs are dotted lines to our past that connect all of us. Family, friends and lovers bonded over this music in the past and more importantly, they find a relation to it today. The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary tour isn't about escapism, it's about reconnecting with that inner child you once had. Their music is as powerful now than it ever has been because it continues to set our minds free and while nostalgia should never be denied, the Beach Boys are reminding us that rock n' roll isn't defined by age, instruments or even songs, it's a mindset. As I looked around the crowd, I saw audience members from the age of three to eighty-three and they all had one very distinctive physical trait- irrefutable and infectious smiles.
Anthony Kuzminski is a Chicago based writer and Special Features Editor for the antiMusic Network. His daily writings can be read at The Screen Door. He can be contacted at thescreendoor AT gmail DOT com and can be followed on Twitter
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Stop laughing! Metgasco refers teen's April 1 prank to ASIC
UPDATE 1.30pm: FINALLY, in case there was any doubt, the author of the fake Metgasco press release has issued a statement spelling out that it was an April Fools joke.
Kudra Falla-Ricketts, 16, has just sent a statement to all the journalists and media outlets the fake press release was originally sent to. It reads (including the absence of capital letters):
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"just writing to confirm that the media release i sent from my school email on tuesday was an april fools joke not intended to be taken seriously by anyone.
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APRIL 2: IT WAS meant to make people laugh - a fake Metgasco media release penned on a whim by a Lismore secondary school student announcing Metgasco was leaving the Northern Rivers - but not everyone took it in the spirit of April Fools' Day.
The statement, which proclaimed "we won't go where we're not wanted - Metgasco", announced a full withdrawal by the company, apologising for the "stress" caused to Northern Rivers residents and congratulating them on their "peaceful and united" enthusiasm for remaining gasfield-free.
It went even further, promising Metgasco would begin consultation on a "solar-thermal power plant near Casino".
The April Fools' prank may have looked the part - using the Metgasco logo image, and emailed to local media outlets - but it was whipped up by 16-year-old Kudra Falla-Ricketts, 15 minutes before school.
"I didn't even read through it - there were a few spelling mistakes," Kudra said.
"I didn't expect anyone to believe it; I just thought it was funny."
Metgasco Peter Henderson did not take the joke lightly however, and reported the matter to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.
In a statement, Mr Henderson said the company understood the bogus media release might be considered "no more than a schoolgirl's April Fool's joke".
"However, it was fraudulent… it could have caused serious damage to Metgasco's share price, resulting in innocent investors losing money.
"It will be for ASIC to decide what action is required."
Yesterday Metgasco's share price did not appear to respond significantly, falling by 1% from 9.5c to 9.3c.
Kudra said "nobody was actually supposed to take it seriously" and she "didn't think anyone would actually believe it".
Kudra runs her school's environment team, which has been raising money for a campaign against dredging the Great Barrier Reef, and is active in the Australian Youth Climate Coalition.
She's also looking forward to "locking on" at Bentley.
"I've got my chain in the car… Dad wouldn't let me do it until I was 16," she said.
Kudra's dad, activism academic and anti-gas strategist Aidan Ricketts, said "the apple obviously doesn't fall far from the tree".
Kudra also apologised to people who may have been disappointed the statement was fake.
"It's a lot of people's dream... I hope I didn't make anyone upset."
The only thing she regretted was using her school email to send the release.


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