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Featuring Pulitzer price-winning author Scott Berg
and Special Guests:
The Honorable Thomas Pickering, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
The Honorable Lynn Pascoe, former UN Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs
Come Celebrate the UN's 68th anniversary and UNA-NCA's 60th anniversary
As we focus on the League of Nation's founder, Woodrow Wilson.
Pulitzer price-winning author Scott Berg sheds new light on Wilson's world vision
that led to the eventual establishment of the United Nations.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Thomas Pickering comments
on the relevance of Woodrow Wilson to the UN today.
Admission Tickets:
Young Professionals – $40
Member – $60
Non-member – $70
Combo (includes UNA-NCA membership) – $80
Sponsorship Level (includes a $100 tax deductible donation) – $135
December 14, 2013
Holidays Through History
Open House, 4 pm – 8 pm
Celebrate the season with this special tour through four of Washington's most beautiful historic homes, Anderson House, Dumbarton House, Tudor Place and the President Woodrow Wilson House.
Enjoy festive period decorations and music from the Federal period through the Roaring Twenties. Shuttle service provided between the sites. The Wilson House will feature a ten-foot tree adorned with electric lights in the solarium, light refreshments and the opportunity to create your own Christmas Ornament.
(If you would like to visit only Wilson House during the event, you can buy tickets at the door for $10/adult and $5/child)
The museum will be open in honor of President's Day – and President Wilson himself will be welcoming guests to his home! Meet the President and hear him discuss "the role and meaning of the President" on guided tours through the house he shared with his wife Mrs. Edith Wilson after his term as President.
The President will speak on "The Role and Meaning of the President."
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $8, Students $5, Children under 12 Free
February 13, 2014
Speakeasy Bash! 7pm – 9pm
In 1919, President Wilson vetoed the Volstead Act, which outlawed all alcoholic beverages stronger than one-half of 1 percent. (His veto was overridden.) Join us as we open the doors to the former President's house for an old-fashioned speakeasy bash.
Live music by the "swingin' jazz quartet" Laissez Foure, dancing and dance demo by Jam Cellar, 1920s costume contest with prizes. Light refreshments and vintage cocktails – drinks sponsored in part by Blackwater Distilling and Sloop Betty Vodka!
You won't want to miss this!
Host Committee
Stephanie Fischer, Allison Gaston-Enholm, Holidae Gavin, Philip Greene, Dianne McRae, Diana Minshall, Garrett Peck, Lauren Pillsbury, Brittany Prime, Sophy Pyle, Zeid Stalla, Chris Whittaker
Visit our Facebook page for photos from our Speakeasy Bash last year.
Ticketed event (21+ only) — Date Nights DC partner, special couples ticket price!
*UPDATE: Like you, we are keeping a close eye on the weather and snow predictions for Wednesday night. We will decide by Noon on Thursday, February 13, whether or not the "Speakeasy Bash" will be cancelled due to weather and post a notice here, and on our Facebook page, of that decision.
A'Lelia Bundles will discuss the experience of African-American soldiers during WWI at an evening presentation at the President Woodrow Wilson House.
Bundles, a long time journalist and author, is now chairman of the Foundation for the National Archives and a Columbia University trustee.
Light refreshments provided.
Ticketed event.
Images of the Great War
The European Offensives – 1914-1916
World War I Prints and Drawings from the
Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection
Brown University Library
April 3, 2014
6:00 – 8:00 pm
The President Woodrow Wilson House
2340 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Free event. Please RSVP online by following the Ticket Link.
Refreshments provided.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Mother's Day with a Centennial Luncheon at the Willard InterContinental Hotel, two blocks from the White House, for the benefit of
The President Woodrow Wilson House.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of President Wilson's proclamation of Mother's Day as a National Holiday. In celebration of the Centennial, the Willard InterContinental – where President Wilson himself visited and introduced the idea of the League of Nations to the American public – has partnered with The President Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, D.C. to create a memorable Mother's Day experience.
The Mother's Day Centennial Luncheon – The President Woodrow Wilson House with support of the Willard InterContinental, offers a luncheon with dessert buffet for $100 per person, $40 for children 12 and under (children under 5 free) to benefit the President's historic residence in Washington, D.C. Celebrate the mothers in your life, as well as the centennial of this national holiday, amidst the lavish décor of the Crystal Room. Live music, vintage fashions and an indoor-floral stand will create a one of a kind experience to enjoy with friends and family.
Reservations can be made until midnight, Saturday May 10.
Don't miss the "Flashback Lobby" inside the Willard Intercontinental during Mother's Day weekend. Guests will enjoy a 1914 ambiance in the hotel's grand lobby, with President Wilson himself, courtesy of Madame Tussauds Washington DC; a vintage floral stand designed by Greenworks offering corsages and bouquets for sale; costumed people courtesy of Amalgamated Clothing in Alexandria, Virginia, and musicians offering songs reminiscent of the era. Wine provided by Big Cork Vineyards in Maryland's Pleasant Valley.
In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May a nationwide observance of Mother's Day "as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country." To read the full 1914 Proclamation, click here.
Please contact The President Woodrow Wilson House with any questions – we would be pleased to hear from you:
Kelsey Clark, Communications Coordinator
firstname.lastname@example.com or call at (202) 387-4062 ext. 41228.
Join The President Woodrow Wilson House Property Council and the Benefit Host Committee
in welcoming Spring to Washington!
This annual benefit to support the historic preservation of President Wilson's historic D.C. residence will feature live music, Spring Hats and specialty cocktails in the President's 2-tiered back garden.
Prizes will be awarded to Spring Hats in the following categories:
Best Ladies', Best Gentlemen's, Best Use of Fresh Flowers, Most Creative.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Narmada Winery, Occasions Catering, Maryland's Own Sloop Betty Vodka, Tuckernuck,
Vida Tequila, Washington Life Magazine, Wolcott Hill Group.
The Benefit Host Committee
Stuart & Ruth Brahs
Katherine Engelhard Pingree & David Andrew Dick
Ambassador & Mrs. Victor Ashe
Alex A. Beehler
Victoria J. Brademan
Michael Welch Dendas
Edward F. Gerber
Wilma C. Grise
Dr. Dianne T. McRae
Ellen H. Proxmire
Eleonore Wotherspoon
Committee Co – Chairs:
Charlotte Grassi Aukamp
Lauren Annicelli Bennitt
Diana C. Minshall
Brittany L. Prime
Host Committee:
William B. Alexander VI
Emily Berce
Chris Borgeson
Francis B. Brogan III & Brooke A. Henderson
Chris & Megan Coleman
William Collier
Jenn Coursen
Molly Cox
William Riggs Cox
Zach Dendas
W. Malcolm Dorson
Elisabeth Collins Dupuy
Laura Eshelman
Stephanie Fischer
Emily Flowers
Sally Francis
Allison Gaston-Enholm & Zeid Stalla
Hayley Harper Gaston-Enholm
Jennifer Paquette Galloway
Ashley & Mike Gula
Sarah Hackman
Nancy Harper
Bill Hatfield
Caroline Healey
Courtney Howell
Francisco Antonio Hoyos III
Brooke & Keith Huffman
Tisha E. Jepson
Angie Jusino
Samir N. Kapadia
Mary & Terrence Keaney
Reed & Julie Landry
Gerrit Lansing & Christyn Keyes
Christina Lewis
Allison Matthews
James C. Maxwell
Kris & Steve McBrady
Meredith Casey McPhillips
Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan
Cori Sue Morris
G. William Rabbe Jr.
Katharine Ragsdale
Liz Sara
Torrey Ford Shallcross
Liza Tanner
Katherine & James Tyrrell
Alex & Andrea Walker
Jennifer A. N. White
Lucien Zeigler & Sophie Pyle
SATURDAY, June 7 // 10 am – 4 pm
SUNDAY, June 8 // 1 pm – 5 pm
Discover seven diverse museums in one of Washington, D.C.'s most beautiful neighborhoods. Save on gas and museum admission by hitting the pavement and taking a walking tour or riding the free shuttle between sites. Visit in any order you choose!
Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend is the perfect excuse to explore D.C.'s "off-the-mall" museums. In addition to a wide variety of exhibitions, many sites are offering special programs, including vintage garden games at the Wilson House.
Local Partners: Restaurants and shops in the Dupont-Kalorama area will offer discounts to Walk Weekend participants. Show your Walk Weekend brochure (available at any site) to receive:
- 10% off purchase at Firehook Bakery
- 10% off purchase at Teaism
- 15% off purchase at Looped Yarn Works
More information is available online at dupontkaloramamc.com/walk-weekend/
The songs of World War I are unusually revealing of the values and beliefs of their time. They show how American attitudes changed between 1914 and 1917, from "I Didn't Raise My Boy To Be a Soldier" to "Over There," Most telling, though, were the love songs of those years, with their emphasis on parting, separation, and the longing to return. Then the songs changed abruptly when the War ended to express a new worldview that signaled the emotional and cultural beginning of the 20th century.
Part of a series of events by the President Woodrow Wilson House commemorating the beginning of WWI in Europe. In tandem with "Images of the Great War" exhibition in the Wilson House gallery.
"He doesn't sing and he doesn't dance, but he knows all there is to know about American popular music."


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The default way for Colorado cities to increase their water supplies is to "buy and dry," buying agricultural water rights and permanently transferring them to urban use.
According to Jacob Bornstein, a program manager for the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) who spoke Feb. 25 at a water seminar at Colorado Mesa University, continuing along this path could lead to the drying up of up to 40% of irrigated agriculture in the South Platte River Basin by 2050, an outcome state leaders are eager to avoid. Western Slope agriculture is also at risk, although "status quo" water sourcing practices would dry up closer to 20% of irrigated farm and ranch land over the same period.
Bornstein explained that permanent transfers of agricultural water are more appealing than temporary leases and rotational fallowing agreements because both kinds of transfers require lengthy, expensive water court processes, and permanent transfers provide more long-term certainty to urban water providers.
Bornstein described how the CWCB, Colorado's primary water policy agency, is working with roundtables of stakeholders in river basins across the state to try to develop a more balanced plan for meeting the water demands expected from population growth in coming decades. Part of the challenge is to prepare for multiple scenarios, since no one can be sure precisely what the climate and economy will serve up for the state in terms of water supply and demand.
Carlyle Currier, a fourth generation rancher who raises cattle near Collbran on Grand Mesa, commented on Bornstein's presentation. He argued that it would be a mistake to assume that the dry-up of irrigated agriculture on the Eastern Plains wouldn't impact the Western Slope, explaining that he and other Western Slope ranchers depend on feed crops and feed lots east of the Continental Divide to add value to their cattle.
Currier has been active in the statewide water planning process and in the formation of the Colorado Agricultural Water Alliance to bring a unified voice to state water policy discussions. Agriculture accounts for about 85% of the water use in Colorado.
Rick Brinkman, water services manager for the City of Grand Junction, also provided a local perspective on the statewide water planning process Bornstein described. Brinkman is on the Gunnison Basin Roundtable and also served on the Flaming Gorge Task Force, which examined potential impacts and benefits of a project to pipe water from Flaming Gorge on the Green River in Utah to Colorado's Front Range. The task force developed a report for Colorado water policymakers on issues that should be addressed before undertaking any such major transfer of water from the Colorado Basin to the Front Range. Both Brinkman and Currier noted that bringing together diverse stakeholders was working to enhance mutual understanding.
In commenting on the local water supply situation, Brinkman noted that the Grand Mesa snowpack, which provides most of the Grand Valley's drinking water, is looking good this year, despite disturbingly low snow levels across the rest of the state. "I can't say it's because of our cloud-seeding program," he said, before quipping, "but it's because of our cloud-seeding program." Grand Junction is a partner in a project to shoot small particles of silver iodide into incoming storm clouds in an effort to increase snowfall.
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Materials presented at all of these session can be found at www.coloradomesa.edu/watercenter
This is part of a series of articles coordinated by the Water Center at Colorado Mesa University in cooperation with the Colorado and Gunnison Basin Roundtables to raise awareness about water needs, uses and policies in our region. To learn more about the basin roundtables and statewide water planning, and to let the roundtables know what you think, go to www.coloradomesa.edu/WaterCenter.
Hannah Holm is coordinator of the Water Center at Colorado Mesa University.


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The Steelers uni's have garnered a lot of bad press. This article even suggests the title of "worst ever:"
The Steelers uni's have garnered a lot of bad press. This article even suggests the title of "worst ever:"
1.15) Ryan Shazier - ILB/OLB
2.46) Stephon Tuitt - DE
3.97) Dri Archer - RB
4.118 ) Martavis Bryant - WR
5.157) Shaquille Richardson - CB
6.173) Wesley Johnson - OT
6.192) Jordan Zumwalt - ILB
7.215) Daniel McCullers - DT
7.230) Rob Blanchflower - TE
"Before you can win a game, you have to not lose it." -- Chuck Noll
I didn't mind the jersey's as much, but the socks really were over the top. I have yet to see one report where they were reviewed favorably. That said, I still liked them better than the last throwbacks with the yellow helmets- those were atrocious!
Got to put the uniforms in historiacl context. That was stle back in the 1930s when nthe "rugby jersey" look was the vogue. Remember these were historical uniforms to honor the past not fashion statements.
Playing Fantasy Football does not qualify you to be the in the front office or on the coaching staff of the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are professionals and you are not!
worst ever in football maybe, but they aren't worse than the unis worn by the Chicago White Sox...
They served their purpose... they got a lot of attention. And I actually didn't mind them all that much. Maybe they even helped Ben find receivers in all that bad weather?! ..certainly didn't blend in with any background. My kids thought it was a Halloween joke by the Steelers.
Those throwbacks are 1 and 0. I'm good with that.
However, I would prefer black pants. Whatever color those pants are ...
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The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center is Hosting the Annual JCC Fund Raising Event KidShare 2014 on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 6:00 PM in the Pfister Hotel -- Co-chaired by Barb & Bill Bodner, Debbie & Joe Kasle, and Jody & David Margolis.
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Each May, taste buds across Southeastern Wisconsin come alive as the JCC celebrates KidShare, a fundraising event. The area's finest restaurants, chefs, bakers, and caterers come together at the Pfister Hotel to raise scholarship funds for the JCC's many educational and camp programs. With over 40 delicious food stations, live and silent auctions, and a fantastic crowd from across the region – KidShare is one of the most anticipated charity events on the Milwaukee social calendar.
Our mission at the JCC ensures that no one shall be denied any of the JCC's vibrant social services because they lack funds. Since its inception, KidShare has raised well over a million dollars to help us meet this commitment. Proceeds from KidShare, the direct result of support from our vendors, donors, sponsors, and guests ensures that:
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- S.T.A.R.S., our year-round special needs program, is available to families across the region
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Blue Light of Death (BLOD) Bricks Sony PlayStation 4 Consoles
Instead of pulsing blue and then turning white, a troubled PS4's blue light will remain on pulsing.
BLOD sounds even more menacing, doesn't it? Apparently the results are similar and there are a fair number of console casualties out in the wild as well.
From user reports on an Amazon product rating page, it looks like Sony is quoting 2 - 3 weeks to have units repaired and re-shipped out to user. And with over 500+ 1-star negative user ratings of the product and climbing, it's apparent some users are very unhappy.
Youtube user Josh Moore demonstrates trying to boot a new PS4 console into safe mode to no avail.
I want to start out by saying that I own a 360 and I'll be buying an X-Box One because I think it's a better system overall.
With that disclaimer done, I have to say that this isn't a big issue. They've sold a million so far I believe, and out of that even if it was 5,000 defective units, that's 0.5% defect rate. Maybe that's horrible for the industry but it still means that you're very unlikely to get a dud and of course they'll replace these units. This is really being overblown.
That being said as an X-Box fan it's fun to see these videos :)
I'm not so sure it's overblown. Remember, these units were shipped to end users within just the last 24 - 48 hours likely. How long does it take to develop a BLOD failure? A day? A week? A month? Three months?
I don't think we know the scope and size of the issue just yet. Hopefully it won't but it could get ugly for all we know.
Dave_HH hit it on the head here, even with the XBox the failure rates at launch were minimal, it's only after longer use that the defective thermal solution finally broke down. In the case of HDMI ports, poor design will be a larger issue for people that move their consoles, but considering the PSU is directly next to it and air blows through there the vibrations could also ruin someone's day.
is this the same as the hardware failures? Or a new problem
As someone who had a console give me an e86 error and then RRODing on me I can sympathize with gamers that have to wait for a replacement. Having Sony tell them they need to buy a $40 extended 2 yr. warranty and you add on Sony's Camera for $60, gee you're at the 500 dollar price mark! By the way Microsoft replaced my RROD console (which I got in '06) and it lasted all the way up till I traded it in for the 360S (in '12).
Well since it's much smaller than the xbone, and also has the PSU inside...that's a lot of heat.
Surely these companies should stress test for thermal issues before launch!
You can stress test anything but many problems don't show up till production.
Yeah, that's not a heat problem. And the number of 1-star reviews is suspicious, even if there really is a DOA issue. It looks like a successful rollout to me; now all Sony needs is a few blockbuster game titles and PS4 will crush XBone.
hard to stress test 1.4million consoles! I recommend that you ventilate the ps4
I read in an article that some interns at foxconn sabotage it saying at least the only thjng it can do was it can be turned on thats it. If that was true that might explain whats happening here. I really like the ps console. But console lately are getting boring because most of the titles are fps. Where are my rpgs?!!!!
I think I'm going to stick with my favorite game system -- the PC. It has a mouse, keyboard, controller, DVD, Blu-ray, CD, customizable OS, upgradable HDD, upgradable CPU, etc.
Why anyone would want a console is beyond me. PCs can weigh much less and are just as transportable and possibly even smaller than consoles. As a matter of fact, I'm typing this on a PC right now!
Won't get me suckered into a PS4 or X-Box One.


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Thoughts on EXCO - by Tshisuaka
It's a place where knowledge and skills are acquired. This is about where the similatities end between the Experimental College of the Twin Cities and formal centers of education.
For centuries knowledge has been at best a privilege and at worst a weapon jealously guarded by those in positions to share or hoard what is, in my opinion, every person's right.
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The taskname can contain appr. 20 characters before the timestamp. It would be nice to move the timestamp to the second line next to the category so the first line gets some more space. I have tasks were the first 10-15 characters are the same and the rest of the available characters is not enough to differentiate these tasks from each other. Every extra character would be nice.
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Yes ! I agree and I had proposed this improvement as a beta tester. To get the idea, here is the current version:
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Yeah the issue came up during design, most things do ;)
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past stands as one of the highlights in a franchise known for quality. More than 21 years after the game's original release on SNES, Nintendo is finally making a sequel to the classic. And while many would likely be content with a game that simply takes the LttP formula and adds more dungeons, Nintendo is aiming to "really take that classic 2D Zelda gameplay and make it fresh," Nintendo's Bill Trinen explained.
A Link to the Past was one of the finest 2D Zelda games, but what really sets it apart is the vertical nature of its dungeons, Trinen said. So, the 3DS sequel will be "taking advantage of elevation" in a big way.
The new 3DS Zelda expands upon the concepts introduced in the top-down Zelda-inspired level from Super Mario 3D Land. The top-down camera emphasizes height, an effect made all the more prominent by the system's built-in 3D screen. It's a game that's clearly been designed with 3D in mind.
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The vertical focus of the new Zelda will likely result in some devilish dungeon designs. Even in this demo dungeon, there were some head-scratchers. The demo we played had 13 floors, and we wouldn't be surprised if that number only grew higher for the game's more challenging levels. Some secret areas involved taking some major leaps of faith--dropping three or more levels by stepping off an elevated platform.
Beyond the top-down perspective, there are many elements that make this new game feel like a classic LttP game. For example, Link once again has a magic meter that depletes as you use items. Arrows aren't consumable, but you can't spam them--you'll have to wait for that meter to recharge. And like in the classic games, Link's Master Sword also shoots a projectile whenever his health his full. In addition, although Link can move around in 360 degrees, it seems that his attacks aren't analog. Instead, he can only aim in eight directions around him.
But while the game largely feels like a sequel to LttP, one element of the game did feel out of place. Link's newfound ability to flatten himself as a drawing on the wall is used to great effect in the dungeon design, but I couldn't help but feel it's a gameplay mechanic better suited for Paper Mario--or at the very least, Toon Link. I found myself constantly forgetting about that ability (which also drains the aforementioned magic meter). Although it felt out of place, I will say that the ability is utilized in clever ways.
A Link to the Past is cherished amongst many. And with two decades of nostalgia built up, it's hard to imagine any sequel being able to recapture the same magic of the original. The new Zelda game looks to be a clever, inspired addition to the franchise. But, it has incredibly large shoes to fill.
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Sunday, July 31, 2011, 03:29 PMwell...and this is take two! wireless here at the airport in Oulu is going in and out...
Alas, sadly,...the end of the European road for me. Sitting here in the airport at Oulu--the previous flight was completely filled, so I won't get to fly back with the band and crew and I've got five hours to fill in an airport that has one soda machine, a cafe and one toilet. I suspect when the barrista finishes making the espresso, she then goes and works for security...then dons a pair of orange sticks and brings in the aircraft. It's small and boring here, but I've got 40 minutes charge left on the netbook so that can only mean one thing....
that's right....it's time...
here now....your literary lewdness....your endless run-on....your dangling participle...ladies and gentlemen, I bring you:
The Armadillo Road Report: the Officially Official once UNOfficial Twisted Sister concert review Q-Stock, Oulu Finland, July 30, 2011. With all the concert details you're dying to know....and plenty ya' don't.
First things first--we must address an issue from the previous show in Kotka. A fan wrote on the slamboard that Jay Jay looked bored. I want to assure you that Jay Jay was anything but bored. If you had looked closely, you would have noticed that Jay Jay was not wearing his usual aviator glasses--and the ones he had on, did not have a retainer. Which meant that if he looked down or jumped around too wildly, his glasses would have quite unceremoniously landed on the stage floor (and likely under Dee's boots), and then we'd have him playing sans vision. I admit, even I kept fighting the urge to look at the ceiling every time he did, but Jay Jay wanted me to expressly point out, that he has never been bored onstage, and S.M.F.s "in-the-know" knew there was something amiss with his eyewear last evening.
Alright...that business out of the way....on to Oulu!
The day began with a nice, Finnish hotel breakfast of brats and potatoes and a colorful ride to the airport with the road crew. We shared the very short plane ride with Mr. Michael Monroe and his entourage, and were met at the Oulu terminal by a very chipper and bubbly pink-haired team from Q-Stock. Hats off to Pink--she was both punctual and cheerful, as well as a safe driver. They seemed to be equally entertained by the New York style of humor, and it was a scenic trip through the Oulu countryside. Not much in Oulu....unless you're shopping for a farm....or a car, in which case, there are about fifteen car dealerships for some reason.
I counted four traffic lights and we were in beautiful, downtown Oulu....actually, I didn't mean for that to sound so facetious, it really was quite quaint and lovely. Like Helsinki-- clean, intricate 3-story buildings with crisp white, ornate architectural details that are reminiscent of Italy Renaissance, the walls in shades of yellow, pink, and light blue. Surrounded by beautiful water, the hotel was situated just across from the small inlet where the Q-Stock festival was already in full swing. We were led to believe by the driver that the Q in Q-Stock stood for "Queer" (and I mean that in the word empowerment way, not as an insult to my Twisted Gay & Lesbian readers) and I couldn't believe that Twisted was booked for the Finnish Gay Pride. We were assured by others, however, that the Q referred to a Finnish word that applies to a breed of tree, and that the festival was actually one that catered to people of all tastes, persuasions, orientations and musical flavors.
Unbeknown to us, Q-Stock is apparently "the" party--much more popular than the Kotka Sea Festival, particularly with the younger set, and one step through the doors of the hotel revealed a mass of teenage drinking and carousing. We quickly dropped our bags after check-in and headed over the venue itself. (as a pedestrian, it was just a short stroll over a footbridge... down a windy path and then onto the inlet.)
We came around the back where the mainstage was set-up--there were multiple stages of different sizes, including one in an honest-to-god circus tent, a few others were scattered about in small lots and grassy areas in between the food vendors, carney merchants hawking tee-shirts and jewelry, and bungee jumping. (again with the bungee jumping....what's with these wild n' crazy Finns? The last thing I'd want to do after drinking several pints is to go up in a crane platform and then drop off the end with a rubber band tied to my ankles!)
The festival staff first ensured that we were properly fed--we followed this incredibly delicious smell into a tent filled with giant, 3-foot woks, each filled to the edge with meats, vegetables & fishes. I particularly enjoyed the Moose Balls. (uh, that is, meatballs made of Moose...not elk scrotum...) I passed on the local delicacy of fried anchovies. The vendors sold everything imaginable--I tried on a pink hat which prompted the merchant to exclaim: "Wonderful! You look very, very gay!" Uh, thanks. I think. Wait, the Q is about trees...no?
We strolled around to see the sights and sounds and ran into Kennet, from the slamboard. A very nice chap with some lovely friends- he re-connected Danny, who arranged a very fast but rewarding pre-show meet with the boys. (I'll send you that photo Kennet as soon as I get home!) Stage 2 had some sort of hoe-down, complete with washboard players, fiddles, kazoo and a tall woman playing a mean bass fiddle. It was catchy, but there's just something inherently wrong with playing a kazoo through amplifiers. Just me.
Twisted was scheduled top bill on the main stage--like many venues, they staggered the start times to give fans a chance to see every band. The first band up on the main stage was Apulenta. I really didn't get to hear much of their set, because the ominous looking skies finally let loose and the rain fell in buckets and sheets. I retreated to the crew trailer (which at one point, looked like we were filming "Deadliest Catch" inside)--to escape the deluge and catch a few quick winks until the rain subsided--as a bonus, we were treated to a rainbow on the horizon.
I was disappointed that Michael Monroe went on before Twisted in the circus tent--he clearly deserved to have the main stage and not a female new-agey pop singer. While the crowd really enjoyed Jenni Vartianinen (I don't know either, but she had lots of fans. Come to think of it, a lot of lesbians fans.....including one fellow in a red cowboy hat and a wedding dress, with "Jenni Marry Me" on one side....and "Dee Marry Me" on the other. Yeah, right. Tree festival my fat fanny! Well, it was festive, to say the least. The crowd did a nice arm-sway--if you viewed it from the stage without sound, you could have mistaken it for "The Price", just with lots of women wearing sandals instead of metalheads. A real Spinal Tap moment.
Once Jenni was off-stage, our precision road crew set to task on all of the pre-show preparatory efforts. "The taping-of-the-rugs"...."The raising-of-the-backdrop"...."The microphone-feedback-check-that-looks-like-a-Catholic-incense-ritual." The Stage Manager dropped by, and told me that they had sold out--more than 22,000 fans there today.
During the soundcheck, our own Mr. Stanton rewarded two very lucky kids. They had been baking in the sun all day for hours...then got literally soaked to the core during the downpour...but they NEVER BUDGED AN INCH from their front row and center spot. (Worthy of those Brazil fans, no?)
Danny tossed them each a stick, which prompted a "I love you!" from the adoring recipients. As Danny said to me, they'll remember that moment for the rest of their lives--as will I. It really does move me every time to see a group like Twisted, who so clearly understand the passion of their fans, and show appreciation to them. It was a meaningful moment.
Then, at two minutes past 2300, I surveyed the enormous spectacle of this huge crowd, and opted to take this one in from stage right. The crowd was significantly younger this evening and extremely well-behaved in comparison to Kotka, but loud and appreciative. (this clearly would have been the better night to be in the front row. c'est la vie. It's often a crapshoot how the crowd will behave) I saw Eddie and Jay Jay waiting in the wings, guitars slung around them at the ready, stage fog lapping at their ankles. It was sort of a cross between football players in the tunnel before the Super Bowl.....and WWF..... when they stepped out onto the stage during "What You Don't Know," they were backlit, just silhouettes in the fog. Arms pumping feverishly on the guitars, Eddie and Jay Jay were beautifully synchronized this evening--the guitars sounded great!
Behind the stack, I could see our guitar technicians/roadies--Keith and Mehtis--fine tuning the other guitars--one of those things that the fans out front will never see. We take for granted that when Jay Jay, Eddie or Mark switches guitars, that it will be in tune and sounding great--this isn't by accident. A lot of work goes into ensuring that our Bad Boys of Rock n' Roll have the instruments of their trade ready at hand, ready to rock.
Dee welcomed the audience with "We've come a very long way to kick your fucking ass!"
And ass kicking they did.
"The Kids Are Back" literally rattled the change in my pockets--Mark told me that bass frequencies played too loud or too close can actually cause arrhythmias--and I believe it! If I ever go down, forget the defibrillator--just hook up Animal's bass and have him pound out "Shoot 'em Down," If that don't get my heart re-started, nothing will.
"You Can't Stop Rock n' Roll" was an absolute heavy metal locomotive--the guitars just accelerated and accelerated and I swear, the sound would have obliterated anything in its path. Just fantastic solos, great bass and drum work--absolutely loved it.
Jay Jay acknowledged the crowd--with only 15 shows this year, Finland, like Greece, was rewarded with two of them. Looking at that crowd--packed to the gills all the way to the back--it was easy to see why Oulu was deserving a gig. More than 22,200 fans, many of them under 25. It saddens me that American audiences are so fickle--it's tragic that we can't fill up even the smallest of venues these days, and precisely the reason why there were not more domestic dates this tour.
During Jay Jay's "American Idol" rant, when he got to the point in his speech where he mentions how Idol singers "struggle" for a whopping 15-weeks, Mark and Dee stood behind him, back-to-back, and pantomimed a fitting, big "wanker" gesture. Followed by Jay and Dee thanking Finland for 35 years of support.
"The Fire Still Burns" was sharp as ever--the guitars sounded very, very tight....bass and drums were well balanced and I swear, there were a few moments where I could feel that song pounding from the inside of my rib cage.
It was now 2330, and while the sun had set, it was still plenty light outside, with sunset colors glowing, still on the horizon. I can't recall the last time I saw "We're Not Gonna Take It" played in the "light," but it really didn't matter--it was fantastic. I've met quite a few old schoolers out there who aren't huge fans of WNGTI, seeing it as the song that led to the over-playing and ultimate demise of Twisted. I personally disagree--that song always gets me going, and there is something just magical about seeing 22,000 hands clapping above their heads in unison, like Twisted Sister's own "radio Ga-Ga"...and that's ga-ga as in the group, Queen, not GaGa as in Lady. The trio of Jay, Eddie and Mark lined up during the solos fills me up every time--the Twisted brothers three.
The crowd continued their warm reception prompting a "Fucking Great!" from Dee, who invited the crowd to see if they could sing WITHOUT the band, and another great a cappella version of "We're Not Gonna Take It" will make the youtube bandwidths soon I'm sure.
Dee couldn't go without commenting on the drinking culture of Finland. Now my disclaimer here--as any Twisted Sister fan knows, Dee does not drink or do drugs. Nor does he condone overindulging in such proclivities. But he certainly appreciates it when fans just lose their fucking minds when Twisted comes on stage. He looked around and commented: "Everybody here is fucked up!....You're Twisted Sister's kind of people!"
During "The Price", it wasn't really dark enough for cell phones or lighters, although quite a few appeared. Instead, it was a spectacle of synchronized arms, swaying to and fro. I was enjoying the moment as Eddie launched into one of my favorite solos, and as Dee leans in against him and resumed the lyrics, a black object comes sailing in--either a scarf or a tee shirt--and literally lands right on Eddie's face, remaining there a few moments until Dee snatched it off and pitched it off for a roadie to dispose of. To Eddie's credit, he did not miss of single note. That's professionalism to the core, right there, I tell ya.
Didn't see who threw it, but they earned my "Douchebag" award of the night. An "A" for aim, but an "F" for effort. Throwing things into the faces of the heavy metal marathoners is just not cool. I mean, do they go home and tell their friends, what? "Dude, that concert was so awesome. I chucked my tee-shirt at Dee and Eddie and it landed right on top of his head....man, how cool am I?" Way cool...like the frozen waters of the Finnish douchebags in the wintertime. Rule #1: Be a fan. Don't be a jerk.
Oh, I digress. Back to the rock and roll.
"Under The Blade" gave me some wonderful visuals to store in the old memory vault--from my viewing angle on the side, I could see all four band members at their microphones, black sleeveless vests/shirts--muscled arms pumping furiously in unison--Dee's air guitaring the riff--Mark pounding mercilessly-- it was the heavy metal harmonic conversion. Just plain art. There was some fancy Eddie finger-work to finish off "Under The Blade" as Jay Jay tossed a pick so far I think it landed back in Kotka.
Dee acknowledged the old schoolers in the house as well as all the fresh young metal blood. To the old schoolers (and for the sake of argument, in this crowd, it was anyone over 30, never mind the fans from the 70's and 80's.) he not-so-reassuringly offered "You're still fucked up [meaning: after all these years]...but it doesn't get any better!" Actually, I gotta disagree--now in my 40's, as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't get any better than this!
Once again, "Shoot 'em Down" went out to the all the assholes (politicians) of the world, and I looked to my right, and there was Michael Monroe, totally rocking out backstage to Twisted. You know where you have those moments where you think to yourself, "Am I really here? Is this really happening or am I dreaming?" All it took was Animals bass to knock me back to reality--holy crap that man kills a bass. I can't figure how his hands survive....or for that matter, the bass! That man isn't an animal, he's a beast!
Then, the crowd favorite...
Cue the fog...
Cue the spooky red spotlight...
Cue the scary voice...
"Burn in Hell"--another tight guitar duo, with a bass line that damn near blew me out of my pink neon-laced shoes. And then one of my favorite parts of the night--A.J.'s drum solo. In order to stay on schedule, he bypassed the "name-that-tune" portion of the solo this evening. I think the crowd was too young to appreciate it anyway, hell, even I didn't know some of the riffs first time I heard it.
You know, after hearing his drum solos so many times, you'd think I get bored of them, but it's quite the opposite. I'm always fascinated how he manages to change up each solo--a perscussive jazz--and tonight's solo had a deep rumble to it that reminded me of a Harley with the carburator turned way down--sort of an underlying "buddah buddah buddah buddha buddah" If you've ever had a Harley Davidson pull up next to you on a summer day with your windows down, you know the sound I'm talking about. The solo wasn't lost on this crowd--they gave him some loud appreciation. In a touching "in the wings" moment--during the solo, each member of the band came over to Michael Monroe and gave him a big hug.
The band has been so focused on and worn from the rigors, Dee admitted he forgot to sing "Happy Birthday" to Jay Jay the other night, and so the crowd of 22,000+ sang a rousing version to Jay Jay, with Dee's tongue-in-cheek "Take your pick--any five women--they're yours!" (relax, relax, all said in jest)
"I Wanna Rock" treated me to a visual I won't soon forget--thousands of fists being thrown into the air. Dee first had the crowd scream "ROCK!" with one fist.... then two fists....
"okay...now one leg...your right fist...and ...."
well, maybe not, although Twisted Twister sounds like a lot of fun. When Dee asked the crowd to pump their fists in the air, yell "ROCK!" and jump--I swear to you, I could fee the earth shake. He dedicated the song to Michael Monroe (to my right) and Matt Harris, bassist from the band "The Posies", who was rocking out to my left.
Had a chance to talk to Matt--a really great guy--who admitted that he's been a Twisted Sister fan his whole life, and to get a tribute like that really meant a lot to him. I understand, brother, boy, do I understand!
After the band introductions, Twisted gave a special shout out to all of the members of their hardworking road crew and management--Danny, Keith, George, Dwayne, Marty, Johnny (Jay Jay still feels bad he forgot to mention your name! Nothing personal, brother!) Mehtis and Steve--you gents are the best of the best.
Hopefully the blog worked and you've seen the setlist--a few slight changes from the night before--without "Whole Lotta Rosie" tonight, they had time to play "Come Out and Play" and "S.M.F." for encores. "Come Out and Play" was especially good tonight--Mark pounded on his bass as if to say, "Giddyup!" and we accelerated all the way to the last note. At 12:15, it was still not dark out-- all, we were in the land of the midnight sun--although instead of the "Day of the Rocker" shuffle, we had "Tonight" with Dio. (Fitting, given our earlier "Rainbow-Not-Quite-In-The-Dark."
Aa the road crew broke down the set and loaded the equipment, fireworks lit up the still surprisingly light early morning sky. It was a moment that a small group of standing on the back ramp of the stage enjoyed in complete silence. We just took it all in when Mr. Michael Monroe said out loud, exactly what I was thinking: It doesn't get much better than this--this is what life is all about. Absolutely!
Oulu--you really rocked it. That was one of the best shows of the tour this year!
One of my own personal road report golden rules--what happens on the bus, stays on the bus--all I can say is that the road crew had me laughing so hard, my stomach hurt. Back at the hotel, the place was teeming with teens, given the under 21 club in the basement of the hotel. Even by 3:30 AM, it was still light outside, and the entire city was still buzzing with festival energy, people filling the sidewalks and local clubs. Another bizarre Twisted moment--when I first arrived in Helsinki, I chased down a guy who had the TS bones logo painted on his leather vest to say hello, and give him a pick, my new "calling card." This nice chap hung out with me backstage....and then at the hotel...turns out he is from Lordi! Who knew? That scary dude onstage is actually a low-key, really swell chap!
It was almost impossible for me to fall asleep--now starting to face what we slamboarders call "concert drop"--the depression that sets in when we realize the show is over and we have to go home, back to the reality of our lives. I turned on the lights in my room--there were red LED lights around the bed, giving me my own "Burn In Hell" moment.
This morning, I break-fasted with the band and crew before a shuttle to the now-empty Oulu airport. The crew and band signed my Athens setlist as a special send-off to me. It absolutely kills me that they are now on their way to Russia as I sit here in solitude. I suspect that Russia show is going to be the absolute crown jewel of the reunion, and I'm kicking myself time and time again for not getting my visa squared away in time--I should have known better!
I chatted briefly with Dee for a few minutes--thanking him for the special tribute in Greece--it even made my mother cry as she watched in on youtube--and he told me an interesting tidbit about how his "Teenage Survival Guide" is now an official school textbook in Russia--required reading--that completely blows my mind. Honestly, I really can't even wrap my arms around that one. Dee's book--which SHOULD be required reading for everyone--talks about finding one's inner strength through individuality....self-expression...and standing up for oneself, especially against abusive authority figures. How that translates in Russia is just baffling--but I'm determined now to find a hard cover copy in Russian.
Alas, concert drop is now taking hold.
Dee gave me a hug and some Karl Fazer chocolate (oh, it was heavenly--must buy more of that chocolate!) to help me nibble away the depression. I have two more hours until my flight boards for Helsinki, and as my European travels near a close, so too, does this edition from your faithful road reporter.
This is Armadillo....trotting off to shop for more flights to Canada...
Moy Moy my babies, and Kittos to the wonderful warm people of Finland!


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|The launch of Tash's ship was spectacular, and it was just fantastic to see a friendly and enthusiastic alien, for once.
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|Factoid :
|Albie Selznick as Tash, also played Tak Tak in Voyager episode "Macrocosm" and was the juggler in TNG episode "Cost of Living".
|Quote :
|"Catapult a vessel across space, in the time it takes to say 'catapult a vessel across space.'" - Tash; describing the capabilities of his catapult
When Voyager encounters an alien who owns a piece of technology which could cut years off their trip, they are eager to help him get it functional in return for a trip. Meanwhile, Seven of Nine has come up with a way to use Borg technology to cross reference all the information Voyager has collected in the Delta Quadrant - and her conclusion is that Captain Janeway has been consistently lying to her crew for over five years and that Voyagers presence in the area is no accident...
|Copyright Graham Kennedy
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|Last updated : 23 Nov 2014