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Emergency Sidebar: Who names these things? Schadenfreude? Seriously? Hoochie mammas come up with better baby names than this by just looking around the house (e.g. Koolaidria, Chickeniqua, Bluntrice, Chipoltay-tay, Cellphonetria, Obamanoprah, Sha'Weave). Mercifully, schadenfreude is just the #WorstTermEver for gloating. Thus, we are going with gloating. Okay, I feel better now; glad we could work that out. Now on to elucidate the neuro-cognitive mechanisms of envy and gloating.
Envy and Gloating: An Unnecessary Surrender
The dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) activates when envy occurs according to multiple neuroimaging studies. This happens because coming up on the short end of social comparison violates our self-concept, resulting in emotional pain, and the brain processes cognitive conflicts and social pain in the dACC. The more superior the assets and attributes of the target person in a social comparison, the greater the envy will be. Envy increases exponentially according to the self-relevance of the target person in the social comparison (i.e. if the target person is similar in age, race, gender and pursuits).
Humans' need for social comparison raises another question. Are there neural differences in upward social comparison and downward social comparison? (i.e. Those who have more and those who have less, respectively). Various neuroimaging studies have shown that subjects do not experience envy or gloating when the target person in a social comparison has fewer assets. This holds true even if the target person is very similar in age, race, gender, pursuits, etc.
Connecting the Dots
Envy in humans intensifies when we make social comparisons with people who have superior assets that are similar to ourselves. The more superior that target person's possessions are, the more envious we become. Likewise, the more we envy a target person, the more joy we derive from gloating when he or she experiences misfortune. When the target person is dissimilar to us, we do not experience strong envy if the target person in a social comparison has more assets. If the target person is neither superior in assets, nor self-relevant in likeness and pursuits, we do not envy his or her achievements, or derive joy from gloating when he or she experiences misfortune.
Ultimately the human brain is motivated to maintain a positive self-concept, and envy is the condition in which relevant social comparison information conflicts with positive self-concept. This results in emotional discomfort, which presents in the brain as a combination of two social pains: self-social pain (disappointment) and social exclusion (inadequacy in the field of social comparison). When the brain experiences pain, its default response is to either remove or reduce it. You can accomplish this by decreasing the relevance of comparison, increasing performance or possessions or deriving joy from the envied person's misfortune.
The Take-Home Message
Ultimately, humans use social comparison as measure to assess personal success. Success is not a finite, limited commodity. Nor is success a fixed, discrete variable; it is infinite, dynamic and contextual. Thus, there is enough success in this world for everyone. The reasons humans presume otherwise lie in the problematic measures of social comparison. These measures are problematic because they lack sufficient sensitivity to accurately measure and compare humans. The commonly used measures of social comparison are crude, and comparable to trying to measure nanometers with a yardstick. Your success cannot impinge on my opportunity to be successful because your success is contextual to your life and my success is contextual to mine. Therefore, the formula for accurately comparing your success with my success would be extremely complex, and have to factor in genetics, epigenetics, developmental experiences, neuroplasticity, environmental factors, neuropeptides, intracellular chemistry, etc. etc. etc. We do not have those capabilities.
Envy can drive students to up their academic game. More often, it leads to changing majors and life goals. Professionally it can motivate individuals and organizations to perform better. However, most times it encourages people to discriminate, be unfair, and engage in other disingenuous and suboptimal behaviors in the workplace. Gloating is even worse because it manufactures joy by producing dopamine and the brain is a dopamine whore. Where there is dopamine, the opportunity for addiction exists. People often become addicted to gloating in various ways. Tabloid journalism and reality television is among the ways humans gloat socially. In addition, taking pleasure in other people's misfortune often evolves into actively trying to promote it. This is a tragic mindset for a member of a social species.
However, it speaks to the highly adaptive nature of the human brain. Regrettably, the brain consolidates and simplifies information. The consolidated and simplified lessons of social comparison come down to two basic human fears: not being able to keep up with the herd (inadequacy) and separation from the herd (social exclusion). Gloating is a demonstratively sad, adaptation by the human brain to mediate the distress caused by the fear of dying, by throwing some dopamine at it.
Our brains are biologically disadvantaged because of the disparity between the rapid changes in human technology and social structure compared to our static biology. Then we use these vague, broad ineffectual measures of social comparison. As a result, we lose sight of who we are because our focus shifts from who we are, and what we have, to who we are not, and what we do not possess. Yes, in competition, there can only be one winner sometimes. However, context is everything. For example, if a person, who has artificial legs, comes in last in a marathon with people who have limbs, did they really finish last, or was finishing the ultimate victory? When a pipe bursts in the water main on a residential street, who is more valuable at that time and place, a plumber, or a neurosurgeon?
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US law forbids its citizens from evading tax through harvesting assets in offshore accounts.
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UBS, which the second-biggest bank in Europe by market capitalisation, had argued that releasing the names would contravene Switzerland's secrecy laws – the cornerstone of the country's banking sector.
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Milan Patel, a tax lawyer at Withers LLP in Geneva, said that any agreement to turn over the names of US depositors in UBS to the US government could lead to further lawsuits.
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"Thus, UBS may have ended the US legal battle only to start the Swiss legal battle."
Doug Shulman, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, the US tax collection agency, said "we are pleased to have initialled an agreement with the Swiss government which protects the United States government's interests."
UBS agreed in February to pay $780m to settle criminal charges in another tax dispute with the US government.
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Pre-tax profit £11.1m (2012) £9.5m (2011)
"For Games Workshop to continue to be successful, we need motivated, hard-working managers in all parts of the business who understand Games Workshop's niche business model, who are aligned with its values and behaviours and are committed to getting things done. The biggest risk for Games Workshop is not having enough of these managers to continue to grow the business globally. This risk is being mitigated by recruiting people who fit with our culture, developing them to fulfil their potential and training them with the skills we need."
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Ruben Navarrette Jr.: Why Dissing Palin Won't Work For Dems
Ruben Navarrette Jr. at CNN has written an article in which he examines some of Governor Palin's critics :
This much is certain: Palin should be really grateful -- for her critics, especially those in academia and the media.
Look what happened when Palin blasted President Obama during a speech at the recent Tea Party Convention by saying that -- in the war on terror -- Americans "need a commander-in-chief and not a professor of law."
Harvard Law Professor Charles Ogletree quickly fired back at Palin by playing the race card and complaining that the reference to Obama being likened to a professor came close to calling him "uppity."
Unbelievable. I bet you never thought of the word "professor" as a racial slur. You learn something every day. Someone should tell Ogletree: "That's not a good look."
Palin's critics can be oversensitive, dismissive and condescending, but they're also a blessing.
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My husband and I left California and retired in Arizona, so Hawaii is the perfect place for us to have a second home to enjoy. Our kids and grandkids also love visiting Hawaii. In fact, our daughter Tricia Soliz and her husband are active investors and purchased part of this property so that we now co-own it with them.
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There is something magical about Hawaii and the images it brings just thinking about it. We have been to the other islands and decided on the Big Island because of its diversity and beautiful beaches. The Volcano National Park is unique; there is nothing like it on the other Hawaiian islands.
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We have returned safely from our wonderful Hawaiian vacation. Your condo was so lovely and had all the comforts of home. It's nice having a kitchen to cook meals so that we didn't have to eat out every day, and the grocery store was an easy walk from the condo. It was a nice environment for my 4 year old son to play, do puzzles or watch DVDs. We enjoyed breakfasts on the patio, and watched the wild turkeys pass by the backyard. We took daily walks around the condo grounds looking for turkeys and the 2 local cats that he affectionately called 'Kitty' and 'Catty!' The beaches were a short driving distance away and we visited those daily. My husband's triathlon didn't go so well, too much time in the sun and ocean days prior to the event. (At least we had fun doing it). He's not used to competing in the heat and humidity. But he's planning on trying again next year! We enjoyed our stay so much that we'd love to return next year either in April or June again, and for a longer period of time (10-14 days maybe). Hopefully you'll have openings at the condo. Again, we appreciated your hospitality!
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I use this to keep track of appointments. I like that the date squares are large enough for me too input more one appointment.
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By ellenoforegon
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It's perfect for jotting down birthdays and special occasions way ahead of time.When you get it, check to make sure all the months are there. I was missing 2 pages, but didn't know about it until the final year. Too late to send it back!
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I like the idea of not having to hunt for a calendar every year. A blank page at the end of each December would be my only request - for notes etc. Good product
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I use it to keep up with bills and also appointments. I only have to get 1 every 5 years. That is a value in itself.
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My second one love it. Ability to look back or ahead for 5 years
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from San Francisco
I order a new five year calendar every four years so that I will always have the next year's calendar on hand.I list a large number of family observances and annual events for the year at the beginning of the year.I add annual medical reminders, plans for the day, weekly events, like classes, as well as the obvious appointments. The size of the square is small, however you may write at the top or on the back of the previous page if more room is needed..
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I gave it to others. It has been a great keeper of the facts for me so I asked others if they had used one; and they said they always meant to get one and never had so yes they would like to receive one. I gave it and they are so pleased they want this for other family members.
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I love having 5 years worth of calendars at my fingertips. It's a memory book as well as a scheduler.
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It stays on the wall so I can look at previous years - I keep all the birthdays and anniversaries on it and check when I've sent a card so I can always look back to see if I have sent it. i can put special dates - (reunions, etc.) on several years in advance.


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Andy Samuel Griffith receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from then-President George W. Bush at the White House in Washington D.C.
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(EM!) Bob: Ok, start recording this conversation that's already underway. So as we were walking in here I heard you talking about how you were about to hit the gym before you play tonight… which led me to ask you about going to the gym when you are on tour.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Ok, right. So it's pretty simple. Our tour manager just called a gym that's close by and explained the situation and the dude was like "Oh ok, we'll give you a free 3 day pass".
(EM!) Bob: Oh really?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Yeah, you gotta have someone that's good with words and a lot of times they'll want to trade gym passes for tickets. And it's really that easy haha.
(EM!) Bob: So, what kind of routine do you normally do at the gym?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Well, normally when I'm at home I'll CrossFit…
(EM!) Bob: Ha, that's why I asked because I had a feeling you were going to say that and I know a lot of people that are into the CrossFit community.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Oh sweet, so you CrossFit?!
(EM!) Bob: Yeah I like to but it's been a minute – I'm not gonna lie haha
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Nice! Right now I'm gonna go and do a straight up "gym" session. I'm probably gonna do some isolated muscle group stuff just so I don't lose any of the strength aspects, maybe some light olympic lifting. That's awesome though. I always get stoked when I meet other CrossFitters.
(EM!) Bob: I actually did the website for the CrossFit gym near me… and in return they offered to let me go whenever I want… which ended up working in their favor haha. But still they are awesome people. Sometimes I'll go over and take photos of them working out. Shout outs to Mark and John over at CrossFit Prime!
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Dude, that rules! What a great compromise.
(EM!) Bob: Yeah of course now I gotta give a shout out to my girl Krista along with Erin and Jessie who opened a CrossFit in Mantua, NJ too haha
Actually random thing, I was actually back stage at a New Found Glory show maybe a month ago and their guitarist Chad (who was also in Shai Hulud) was doing double unders with a stage cable and I made a comment to him about it and I'm pretty sure he was like "who the hell is this dude" haha.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Oh, I didn't know he CrossFitted too
(EM!) Bob: Yeah, he's really big into MMA shit too… but anyway back on topic for the interview. First question, what were some of the bands you listened to growing up?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): When I was growing up I was first influenced by my parents taste in music which was either classic rock or 80′s pop. I don't really think 80′s pop music is anything bad… I mean whether it's Genesis or Cyndi Lauper… there was some great stuff and some not so great stuff. That was a lot of the stuff my mom would listen to… and through both of them I was exposed to bands like Pink Flyod, Ledd Zeppelin, Van Halen, and that stuff.
But, when I started developing my own musical taste it was immediately all the big metal bands. Pantera, Metallica, ummm… Ozzy was one of my favorites… and you just start getting into guitar, and learn more and more metal… and start finding more extreme versions of it. You know, you always have friends that are like "You think that band's heavy… listen to these guys". Then all of a sudden you're listening to death metal or even bands like Meshuggah.
So when I was a kid it was always the usual suspects for metal and then that slowly led me down the track to less accessible, more brutal underground music. But it's not even really that underground when you think about bands like In Flames or Soilwork… those are pretty big bands, but back in the day not everyone knew about them.
(EM!) Bob: Oh totally. In Flames is actually playing in a few weeks here and I tried so hard to get an interview with those guys and/or press passes and it was just impossible.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Dude, were gonna be off the tour at that point and I'm gonna go to the LA show. Their album that they recently put out is my favorite album. It's SO good.
(EM!) Bob: Definitely. So, you said that are into 80′s music… do you find that taste kind of translating to some of these newer indie bands that kind of have that similar vibe? Almost how music kind of skips a generation and now there is this whole electronic/dance craze going on.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Well not really, but I listen to a lot of everything… it's funny because when we were a young band it was the Saddle Creek bands that were really huge. You'd have bands like Bright Eyes and Cursive but the "indie" bands that we thought were doing well were bands like The Faint. The Faint was huge… and then there was Hot Hot Heat that came about. Bands like that we kind of considered that electro/indie type of music.
But now when I think of an indie band, I almost automatically associate it with a hipster band… you know? Like a new band that sounds really really old. Dudes with super gross beards… almost like when Mumford and Sons came around everyone was like "oh I'm gonna do this… I'm gonna be a 25 year old that looks like a 40 year old".
(EM!) Bob: Haha for better or for worse that's pretty much like all Philly is anymore.
(Hahaha Young Prince Of Trevose)
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Oh yeah, I bet.
(EM!) Bob: Haha, alright so what is the last set of songs you put on your iPod?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Ummmm… geez. I can't remember. I'm always messing around with that stuff. What I've been listening to a lot on my iPod, we already talked about that In Flames record, as far as other heavy releases are concerned… the newest Decapitated album "Carnival Is Forever".
Its an album I really got into… and on the flip side of that I've been listening to a lot of Yeasayer…
"Ambling Alp" by Yeasayer from Secretly Jag on Vimeo.
and this band called Delta Spirit…
… they are that textbook new band that sounds old. And their music is AWESOME. And it's funny, two of the guys that are in As I Lay Dying used to be in that band… and the musical direction of both bands is just so different.
That and Brandon Flowers, the singer for the Killers, put out a really good solo album called "Flamingo" and that was another album I really enjoyed.
So I think I haven't really been listening to a lot of music as of lately because I've been so busy but when I do I usually listen to stuff like that.
(EM!) Bob: So once of our friends is stationed over in Germany and he was saying that a lot of bands over in Europe will actually sing in english just in hopes of drawing a broader audience. Being in a band that has toured all around the world probably multiple times… are their any bands you can think of off the top of your head that you've thought "man I really feel like people in America would love them if only they knew about them"?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Hmmm, ummm… no.
(EM!) Bob: Hahahaha
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): I don't think so… I've seen bands for the first time that I've already heard of and thought, holy crap this band is amazing but some people know of them. Like you ever hear of the band Kvelertak?
(EM!) Bob: Haha actually no… see…
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Well you know why a lot of people don't know them is because they're from Norway and they sing entirely in Norwegian. But they are always popping up in headlines on various metal websites… but I guess even that is really a small audience that I just happen to be a part of. But I just assume that everyone knows about who that is because everyone must frequent the same sites I do haha.
We played a show with them in the Czech Republic and they were killer. Such an energetic and fierce band, and I kept thinking I've seen this name so many times and now I finally get to see them live since they rarely tour the states.
I think another band who is actually from England, who are a band not many people have heard of simply because they haven't played here are Sylosis. They also happen to be on this tour.
Those dudes rip. And I mean a lot of the way you build your band name is just playing for as many new people as possible and I've felt that I've discovered a lot of bands just from them playing on our tour and I'd be kind of a captive audience since we were also playing. And that sort of thing is a really big asset to a bands growth. Being able to have that chance to play for all these new people.
(EM!) Bob: Oh man, I know I personally have discovered a shit load of music ever since I started up Electric Mariachi… and I'll take photos for a lot of these bands coming through Philly and in doing so I also make sure to show up to see the bands before them and take photos for them as well… because, first off I know that a lot of opening bands really appreciate that attention and also because I personally have found a lot of really cool music for myself.
So what is the last show that you attended that was not one of your own?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Hmmm… let's see. I feel like I've been to a couple recently. It really might actually be Steel Panther.
(EM!) Bob: Haha really? I can't picture that being a bad time.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Yeah… I guess haha. Well cause they play in LA every Monday… and I've seen them play 100 times. So I'd be with my girlfriend and be like "Hey you wanna see Steel Panther?" and you'd think, might as well there isn't anything else going on. They're definitely a great live band.
(EM!) Brad: Haha I think they played here yesterday…
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Oh, they did?!
(EM!) Brad: It was for some benefit thing sponsored by the radio station around here.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Well, they're really talented dudes. As cheesy as it may be, I always go to watch Russ (Satchel)… he's such a good guitar player. I'm a sucker for dudes that just rip and he's definitely awesome.
(EM!) Bob: Totally. Ok, what is the last movie that you saw?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Last movie I saw… well the last movie I was forced to see is Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes…
… we were flying back from Europe and that was our in-flight movie. It actually wasn't that bad… I thought the CGI was incredible. It was a pretty decent in-flight movie.
As for a movie in the theater was probably the Lion King 3D haha
(EM!) Brad: Hahaha I was gonna say "Don't say Twilight"…
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Haha, oh definitely not. We've been in Europe for the last 7 weeks so we haven't really seen any movies lately.
(EM!) Bob: Alright another random question, what is the most memorable Christmas present you've ever received?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): You know what's funny… I always think of one thing, and it's not a specific present but more a style of present. It's a shirt that you get that is always way too big. Like my extended family always thinks I'm going to appreciate a super extra large shirt. So Christmas always comes around and it's like here is your present and you just think "alright here it comes". But then you have to act surprised… and you appreciate the thought of the gift but it's a ridiculously huge shirt. I have a box of extra large shirts at home that I'll probably never wear.
(EM!) Brad: Hahaha they're there for when you're ready to let yourself go… they're planning ahead for you…
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Haha yeah… "one day you're really gonna thank me for getting you all of these"…
(EM!) Bob: Or you ever get one of those super weird KMart flanels that the pattern is all fucked up and the shirt is cut super weird on top of the fact is a triple XL…
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Hahaha what's funny about most of those types of gifts is if there wasn't something off about it it would almost be passable. Like if it had a slightly better pattern of flanel you'd think "oh maybe I would wear this"… but there is always that one thing that makes it worthless.
(EM!) Bob: So when you give a Christmas present are you the kind of person that does a themed present where everything goes together… or do you just buy a bunch of random stuff you know the person wants?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Hahaha there is no theme. We pretty much do the gift card frenzy. At least for my brother and sister that's always easiest… and for like my Mom and Fiancé its always something a little more thoughtful. Because we'll talk a lot so it's easier to gauge out what they really really want.
(EM!) Bob: Me and Brad used to buy each other a the same game as a gift and then when we got out of the store we'd hand them to each other and be like "Here, I got you this" haha.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Hahaha
(EM!) Bob: Alright, so what was the first job that you ever had?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): My first job I was actually a bad boy at the Hickam Commissary in Honolulu Hawaii.
I just bagged groceries and I would take them to peoples' car. But since it was on an air base, the system they had there is that you'd tip the bag boys so I'd work for tips everyday. It was actually awesome because usually I'd get 2 or 3 bucks per cart but sometimes you'd get some general's wife and she'd give you $20 for two carts. I started working when I was 15 and coming home with $40 to $50 per day for a few hours of work was really awesome. I was so diligent about saving my money too… I'd take half and put it away for a savings… and then take half of whats left and put that towards saving for guitar gear I wanted. I'd try to work as much as I could because it was only a few hour shift… and when you're 15 you never had much else to do. I did that for multiple summers all through high school.
(EM!) Bob: So then what was your first car since you were breaking the bank?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): My first car was a Ford Bronco… an OJ Bronco hahaha
(EM!) Brad: Hahaha was it white?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): I had an OJ Bronco the whole time I was in High School… it was red and black. I loved it. I've been playing music since I was 12 and I knew once I started driving I was going to need something to haul my equipment around. That was the sweetest compromise… because it was practical but I thought it looked so cool.
(EM!) Bob: Alright, another random question… when was the last time you wore a tie?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): …last time I wore a tie… September 13th, 2010, and that was my friends wedding.
(EM!) Bob: I was gonna say, that's a crazy specific answer haha
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Um, you know the band Every Time I Die?
(EM!) Bob: Yeah, I took photos of them the other night with GWAR and Warbeast
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Haha, oh really?! Jordan their guitar player… it was his wedding. I was one of the groomsman and we all had these special outfits. It was funny because he didn't know how to tie a tie so I had to put it around my neck, tie it for him and then give it to him.
(EM!) Brad: Sounds familiar…
(EM!) Bob: Haha, Brad just got married and I was the best man in the wedding. He hid all my clothes from me until the day of the wedding because he knew somehow I would fuck it up. He even got my pants hemmed for me. The day of the wedding I had a panic attack because I couldn't find any of my shit to wear… I thought I somehow lost it until I called him and he was like "dude it's all at my house I have it ironed for you".
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Hahahahaha
(EM!) Bob: I had to give a speech at the wedding… it was hell.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): I'm right there with you! My best friend got married and I was the best man… I've played for stadiums of people, huge festivals, you name it… and I had never been more nervous about doing anything in my life.
(EM!) Brad: Oh yeah… it's all family and people you have to interact with later
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): What got to me was thinking "Man, this is my best friend. This is a huge moment in his life. I would rather play a show for 30,000 people and do what I feel comfortable with than speak and be sincere… and you always feel like you have to be kind of funny… and I was just so terrified. And you don't want to try too hard and I don't want to say the wrong thing… I over thought it but it ended up being good. I totally understand your pain.
(EM!) Bob: And the entire time leading up to your speech people come up to you and make small talk and all you can think about is man I have 49 minutes and 56 seconds until I have to talk. I felt sick to my stomach haha
Alright, I'll do two more questions… do you have any hobbies and/or do you collect anything excluding playing guitar or having guitar equipment?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): I feel like I have more hobbies than I can even keep track of. Aside from music related stuff like practicing and recording things at home… non-music things would be Crossfitting… which we spoke earlier about…
(EM!) Bob: What Crossfit gym do you go to?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): I go to CrossFit 760 in Carlsbad, CA.
It's really good… and the dude that owns it, he's a hardcore kid from San Francisco. We kind of come from the same place and when we met it kind of clicked. I really like that place. The actual team for CrossFit760 finished in the top 10 for the CrossFit games regionals. We were all pretty stoked on that.
Crossfit 760 from WOD Gear on Vimeo.
I also do a lot of surfing. Surfing is a huge part of my life at home, I try to go almost every day there are waves.
So I have music, CrossFit, surfing, I'm into fantasy football.
(EM!) Bob: How is your team doing this year?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): It's funny. Phil and I (the other guitarist in the band) are actually in the playoffs against each other right now. I'm actually in two leagues… in my other league I was killing it and then I lost the first round of playoffs. But that's not the league that matters, it's this one that does.
(EM!) Bob: Ah, that sucks haha. Alright, should we end it there… I dont' want to keep you…
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Lets do one or two more
(EM!) Bob: Awesome, ok then… what is the last poster that you've pinned to your wall?
For me growing up I covered my entire bedroom walls with pictures of skateboarding.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): For me it was probably when I was in college… I started getting into different type of music. It was either a Portishead poster or a Aphex Twin poster
(Note: this may not be the actual poster – I just wanted to have some sort of illustration)
I had that phase in college where I was just trying to listen to weird music. I had tons of weird posters in my dorm.
(EM!) Bob: Ok and last question… Tattoos. Who do you get your work done by? Maybe you wanna give them a shout out too?
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Yeah, actually. Tod Bane did my chest and my arm.
He actually tattooed three of us. He's a great guy and a great artist.
(EM!) Bob: Alright man, thanks so much for doing this… it's going to turn out to be an awesome interview. I can already tell.
Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying): Thanks… I really enjoyed those questions.
Photos from the show at the Trocadero


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Thanks to our customers for writing us and telling us about their experiences in dealing with Weaver's Fine Furniture!
Mr. & Mrs. Bican called in to customer service with the following remarks. We got delivery today – April 30th. She is 110% satisfied with Weavers. Sam (Warehouse Manager) was so nice and set up a 7am delivery to their home in Independence. The guys showed up at 6:20 and that made it even better for them. Everything was set up and is perfect. Love our store cause Lanny (Salesman) was great, no pressure and we did not follow them around like other stores do. Said she will tell everyone she knows to come here. And will be back in the future for more furniture.
My husband, Chuck, and I are very satisfied customers of Weaver's Furniture.
The pieces that we have added to our home are unique and will last a lifetime. The service we have received has been outstanding.
Thank You!
December 4, 2013
"…Because of its fine quality. Rich has been very courteous & friendly. We built the house 13 years ago we bought all our house furniture from Weavers. It still as if we bought yesterday. We have recommended you to our friends and they have become your regular customers. Delivery is on time and personnel delivered was very courteous & friendly."
Ms Bhardway, Kent, Oh – Nov-2-2013
I received the following email August 24, 2013.
Dear Roy,
A quick note to say thanks for being the best furniture store. We
appreciate all great service.
I believe Ervin Slabaugh is the best company rep I have ever dealt with. He is very courteous, knowledgeable and professional. To me he is a
valuable asset for Weaver Furniture.
Thanks again for the great products and service.
Manuel Tamargo
God Bless All of You
"Your friendly salespeople and I know you have good quality furniture that will last. I want you to know that I appreciate the friendly and courteous delivery men you have working for you."
Ms. Burwell, Canton, Oh – August 2013
"Quality – Sales people – Atmosphere – Attitude! We have always been more than pleased with all facets of each purchase we have made over the years!"
Mr. & Mrs. Myers, Louisville, Oh
"I liked the quality of your furniture, sales person was friendly and helpful. I know from my daughters experience that if I have a problem you will correct it."
Ms. Burwell, Canton, Oh – June 2013
"Quality was awesome. Our salesman was so helpful! Price was comparable to others.
Cuenst, Louisville, Oh - May 2013
"We heard that the furniture selection was larger and more varied from my sister. She had purchased previously." "The delivery men were outstanding! They even arrived early! We greatly appreciated their help with moving the old items out and the care they took to get everything safely delivered. It was delightful to work with everyone at Weavers."
M. Bolea, Canton, Oh – April 2013
"This is the third room we have furnished from Weaver's. Your sales people are great to work with. We wouldn't buy from anywhere else! Please give our regards to Lanny & Dan." We were influenced to buy because of "your reputation for quality furniture and outstanding customer service."
Lewis , Canton, Oh – March 2014
"Great quality, plus we could custom order the finish. We love our entertainment center & so do our friends & family. We will come back for sure! Your delivery guys were awesome!
Mr. & Mrs. Davis, Flat Rock, Mi – December 2012
"The quality & great selection. We are so satisfied, we have WEAVER products in 4 rooms of our house! Thank you!"
Mr. & Mrs. Spraggins, Seven Hills, Oh – November 2012
"Rich, Our table and chairs arrived Thursday. They are BEAUTIFUL and look fantastic in my kitchen. Also a special THANK YOU to your delivery guys. They were at my house at 7:00 am sharp. They did a great job. I know they had to get up very early. We will definitely be back to shop at your store and I also told friends and family about my beautiful furniture and gave them your store and address."
Ms. Bocianoski, October 2012
"Lanny was very helpful & understanding. He allowed us time to design the exact piece of furniture we were looking for. I love the buffet. It is perfect for the room, is beautiful as well as functional. Excellent workmanship!"
Ms. Huronimus, Wheeling, Wv – September 2012
"Quality, craftsmanship, perfection, selection and customer service!! As far as we are concerned there are no other furniture stores!! Weavers are the best! We are so proud of our furniture!! Top of the line!"
Ms. Icenhour, Martins Ferry, Oh – August 2012
"I had previously shopped at Weavers, and was very highly satisfied, hence!! I came back. When it comes to great furniture, Weaver's is the place to go."
Mr. Davis, Byesville, Oh – July 2012
"………..Workmanship, Quality, Delivery, Value. We purchased oak items several years ago and have been so pleased with them and received many compliments from friends. We did shop around some, but when we decided to buy, it was back to Weaver's!"
Mr. & Mrs. Floding , Vincent, Oh – June 2012
"After checking out several furniture stores in the Berlin-Sugarcreek area, Weaver's seemed to have the best quality and selection. We will be back in the future for furniture."
Ms. Giza, Gibsonia, Pa – May 2012
Hi Rich, (salesman)
Just wanted to write a quick note and say thank you for coming thru on our order and delivery in the time promised. We recently ordered some furniture from another store and not only did it come in way past the deadline but they never got it right. I just wanted to say that you guys gave us a promise, came thru with it and delivered an absolutely beautiful table and chairs. Make sure to give the delivery guys credit also because I was running a little late and they waited patiently on me to get home. Myself being in business I know that too often you only hear from people when they have something bad to say but I just wanted to write you and let you know how pleased I am with Weaver Furniture. You gained a customer for life!
Mr. Singer, Caldwell, Oh – Apr 2012
"Very good quality & very competitive price, very knowledgeable sales person who was also friendly, helpful & courteous. Also our thanks to your delivery people. They were clean, courteous, friendly, helpful & very careful with their work. They were timely and efficient."
Kanick, Wheeling, WV – Mar 2012
"Wonderful showrooms – wide selection of furniture and accessories, beautiful display settings; clean, very nice, helpful sales people (Nancy & Rich)."
Losey, Steubenville, Oh – Feb 2012
"It was a very pleasant experience shopping at Weaver's. The sales team was friendly and helpful, never pushy. The furniture is beautiful and high quality. Delivery was prompt and the drivers were courteous and friendly."
Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong, Mentor, Oh – Feb 2012
"The high quality furniture and an excellent sales person, Nancy Rilke. She answered all of our numerous questions. Your delivery men. Mike and Tom, were very prompt, fast & professional. We love our new furniture and will definitely shop at Weaver's again!"
Mr. & Mrs. Louis, Brecksville, Oh – Jan 2012
"We purchased our dining set from Weavers' 12 years ago and we're very pleased then. We appreciate the way any problems were corrected and yes we'll shop there again. 12 years later we just happened to get the same sales person!" Happy Holidays -
Mr. & Mrs Fuchs, N. Royalton, Oh – Jan 2012
"Sales people & delivery people were all extremely professional & helpful. Keep up the good work! Furniture is beautiful.
Mr. Riley, Marietta, Oh – Dec 2011
"Our tables and chairs look awesome! Thanx for the delivery gentlemen. We were impressed when they took their shoes off coming in the house.
Mr. & Mrs. Hershberger, Dundee, Oh – Dec 2011
"….It was a pleasure to meet the Weaver Family! The table & chairs far exceeded our expectations. Thank you!
Mr. & Mrs Cunningham, Akron, Oh – Nov 2011
"……The quality, impressed with the showroom & the staining area. The dining room set is absolutely beautiful! From the salesman right down to the delivery men. Super nice. Weaver's has to be the nicest place to shop for furniture. We'll be back. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please tell the staining area what a wonderful job they did."
Mr. & Mrs. Grondeski, Newton Falls, Oh – Nov 2011
"Of all the stores I visited, Weavers was by far the most helpful and courteous. In one store the sales staff ignored me and I was the only customer! Next time I need furniture, I won't bother looking anywhere else."
Mrs. Schramp, Canal Fulton, Oh – Nov 2011
I prefer custom-made items & you offered an item I wanted and couldn't find elsewhere. Sales & delivery people were exceptional. I like being able to customize furniture for color/style."
No name on card – October 2011
"Good quality furniture – excellent salesman Lanny-very informative & helpful but not pushy. Delivery men were very friendly & courteous!"
No Name on card – October 2011
Why did you buy from Weavers Furniture? "Quality of furniture. Integrity of sales people, friendliness/ no pressure. All the new furniture in my house has come from Weavers'."
Mr. & Mrs. Sweger, Avella, Pa – Sept 2011
"Thank you for exchanging our mattress. The new ICOMFORT has a lot less motion the the Stewart Ridge. We appreciate your kindness & understanding."
Mr. & Mrs. Peoples, Caldwell. Oh – Sept 2011
"Made in USA products and the best customer service and delivery. Everyone is so professional. Suggestion, you should advertise the made in the USA on local Pittsburgh commercials. People really need to know your out there."
Mr. Novi, Pittsburgh, Pa – August, 2011
"We purchased furniture here in the past – enjoy your friendly people & enjoy shopping in the area. We don't like chain stores or "big box" stores. Your quality furniture is a pleasure to purchase & enjoy."
Mr. & Mrs. Tumblin, Toledo, Oh – August 2011
"As a previous customer, I know your merchandise is very satisfactory. I am pleased with everything I have purchased."
Ms. Walker, Uniontown, Oh – July 2011
"Amish built quality (excellent matching of wood grains); quality, low care finishing, good style. We found the style, color, quality of dining room table & chairs that we were looking for…and on sale! Many thanks to your friendly & courteous staff!"
Mr. & Mrs. Adams, Stow, Oh – July 2011
"The knowledge & courtesy of staff and the prices were better then others. I would highly recommend Weaver Furniture."
C. A. Tope, New Philadelphia, Oh – June 2011
"I am very pleased with my table & chairs. I had a great experience with your store, Rich (salesman) was extremely helpful and the guys that loaded my furniture were outstanding! I'm having Weaver's furniture in my whole house & I'm recommending you to everyone!"
Ms. Barcus, New Philadelphia, Oh – June 2011
"The salesperson and delivery people (especially the younger man) were extremely polite, courteous and friendly."
Mr. Brandulino, Weirton, Wv – May 2011
"Roy and his staff have been just great! Can't say enough good things about you. Your delivery guys were fabulous!"
Mr. & Mrs. Provenza, Lorain, Oh – May 2011
"We have purchased many pieces from Weaver's and have always been happy with experience and quality."
M Bye, Cuyahoga Falls, Oh – April 2011
"Always a pleasure working with your staff and delivery people. You always go above and beyond to make everything right."
Mr. Harrison, Louisville, Oh – April 2011
"We shopped around and found Weaver's to have the best quality, variety and prices. We will purchase there again -possibly soon! Thank You! We also appreciate the follow up call during the wait."
Mr. & Mrs. Mehi, St Clairsville, Oh – March 2011
"…Enjoy the friendly & courteous staff and the delivery team is always friendly, very careful & professional."
Mr. & Mrs. Cropper, New Philadelphia, Oh – March 2011
The quality is superb & extremely well made and so worth the money spent. The delivery was right on time and delivery men were very courteous and friendly. Can't believe you drove 100 miles to deliver our desk for $25.00!! I'll definitely purchase all my furniture needs at Weaver's!
Ms. Snyder, Canfield, Ohio – Feb 2011
We Looked at most of the popular furniture stores but none came close to Weaver's quality!!
Mr. Tamargo, Canton, Ohio – Feb 2011
"Looked at a lot of places for furniture and was going to ______(competitor) and saw your store. I look forward to making more purchases from your store."
Mrs. Dempsey, North Canton, Oh – Jan 2011
"Great furniture selections with options. I was able to custom build to my taste and room size. Nancy Rilke is very knowledgeable & terrific to work with. I will shop with you again. Delivery staff was very polite & wonderful too!"
Ms. Fisher, Cuyahoga Falls, Oh – Jan 2011
"Our family recommended Weavers in the beginning and once we bought, no question about going back because of the great experience! Excellent people, great quality and wonderful selection."
Mr. Sagan, Cleveland, Oh – Dec 2010
"We have bought from Weaver's several times & are very pleased with the quality of the furniture and the courtesy of the sales staff and delivery people. Will definitely be back!"
Mrs. Mcferren, Toronto, Oh – Dec 2010
"We have bought other furniture from Weaver's and have been very pleased with our selections. I enjoy shopping at Weaver's. The store is beautiful, I always find something I like and I appreciate not being attacked the minute I walk in the door."
Ms. Miner, Strongsville, Oh – Nov 2010
"We love the quality of furniture and your ability to modify a piece of furniture we select to suit our needs."
P. Hall, Rittman, Oh – Nov 2010
"Lanny (salesman) was extremely helpful and the crafters modified the design to exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely shop at Weaver's again! Terrific experience and selection! Delivery was so easy and helpful!"
Mr. White, Pittsburgh, Pa – Oct 2010
"….Service was excellent – delivery was to the minute, on time and we love the tables."
Mr. Kemery, Sagamore Hills, Oh – Oct 2010
"…Best quality furniture, excellent choices. Thanks! Great experience."
Mr. & Mrs. Probert, Grove City, Oh – Sept 2010
"…Was completely satisfied from past experience. The people working for Weaver's are friendly, professional, and awesome to help."
M. Harris, Moundsville, WV – Sept 2010
"…Was very impressed. You guys rank highest among furniture stores in the entire Amish area."
Mr. & Mrs. Burkhard, Pickerington, Oh -Aug 2010
"We liked the selections, quality & price of your furniture." We can't wait to shop at your store again!
Mr. & Mrs. Popa, Hinckley, Oh -Aug 2010
"While I bought the furniture without seeing it in person, I was beyond pleased with what I purchased. Beautiful furniture! We will buy again if we have another baby and hopefully a set for us too! We are very happy customers!
Mr. & Mrs. Reese, New Philadelphia, Oh – July 2010
"Quality, price, knowledgeable personal, a 100% positive experience!"
Mr. Sebbio, Salem, Oh – June 2010
"The people are the greatest from sales to delivery men. Thank you."
S. Storch, East Sparta, Oh – June 2010
"The expectation and the delivery was excellent. Your delivery people are the best – very friendly & neat! Thank you for the great service!"
Mr & Mrs. Dukeman, North Canton, Oh – May 2010
"My sister bought a sofa from you and we visited your beautiful store on a shopping trip. I liked your selections. This decision to buy was so easy. Lanny (salesman) was a gentlemen, very professional. Delivery men were right on time & so friendly. You have our business!! I'm telling everyone!"
Mr. & Mrs. Brown, Weirton, WV – May 2010
"Weaver's had a better selection of what I was looking for. Great shopping experience! Will buy there again!"
Morgan, Marietta, Oh – April 2010
"Always a pleasure and never a disappointment! Quality, selection & courteous service."
Ms. Tucker, Cumberland, Oh – April 2010
"We have purchased a living room set and bedroom set and now a double recliner. We are sold on Weaver's – Thank You."
Mr. & Mrs. Blanchette, Pataskala, Oh – March 2010
"..Previous purchases. Neighborly atmosphere & business appeal. Great sales people! Feeling that we were dealt with honestly!"
Mr. & Mrs. Hardee, Middlefield, Oh – March 2010
"Able to achieve exactly what we wanted, quality and design. We are so happy with our furniture! Weavers took our design ideas and gave exactly what we wanted!"
A Noss, Northfield, Oh – March 2010
"Beautiful, well-made furniture. Excellent service. We continue to return for more. Nancy has been great."
P. Hogan, Ann Arbor, Mi – February 2010
"The overall quality and style of the furniture is impressive. I would recommend Weaver's to our friends and would look to shop here again."
Mr. Dinallo, North Royalton, Oh – February 2010
"Lovely store, courteous staff – a positive buying experience."
Ms. Hoffman, Cambridge, Oh – January 2010
"Weaver's is one of our favorite stores. Good selection, great staff and prompt delivery. Hope to be back soon!!!"
The Raynors, Seven Hills, Oh – January 2010
"Found exactly what I wanted at a good price (had been looking for awhile), Great service -exceptional convenience for delivery!"
Mrs. Holliday, Barberton, Oh – December 2009
"This was the best experience I have ever had buying and selecting furniture, lamps & tables."
Ms. Bendroth, Canton, Oh – December 2009
This email came to us today from our new customers from Parkersburg, West Virginia:
Great work -REALLY nice, and the delivery men were especially good. Do you have anything else we can buy? (Do you have a mailing list?)
Have a great Thanksgiving.
Bob and Wilma – November 24, 2009
"Lanny our salesman was knowledgeable, friendly and the delivery people were absolutely great."
Mr. & Mrs Buckwalter, Akron, Oh – November 2009
"You can get no finer furniture then Weavers. We never look anywhere else."
Hewitt, Triadelphia, WV – November 2009
"We had purchased furniture from you before and we were extremely satisfied with the quality and craftsmanship. Everyone from the salesperson to the delivery men were helpful, friendly and competent. This was a very nice experience for us.
-J. Jackson, Cadiz Ohio – October 2009
"They were here right when they said they would be. I can truly say that the staff were excellent, courteous and very knowledgeable, just awesome!!"
-M. Weizhitter, Austintown Ohio – October 2009
I knew of your fine reputation and I needed solid cherry chairs. Regular furniture stores were not an option.
-Larson, Dover Oh – October 2009
"The fact that you promised to produce my dream furniture & you did! Thank you for all of your efforts & friendship. We will return for more!"
-Mr. & Mrs. Levine, Pittsburgh Pa – September 2009
"The service is always great and we can always find something we like. Thank you for having such a nice and very tasteful store. We'll be back."
-J. Shertzer, Massillon Oh – September 2009
"We've always been satisfied with the fine craftsmanship of the furniture. Absolutely beautiful!"
-W. Baker, Weirton WV – September 2009
"We wanted a table/chair set that wasn't (country). We saw what we envisioned in a magazine ad, and had to visit. We bought on site!"
"Our salesperson – Glenda was wonderful! She helped us customize the table legs, the wood and helped us fit our budget, then kept in touch with us! She's wonderful!"
-S. Guzman, Elyria Oh – September 2009
"We purchased furniture at Weaver's before and have been very satisfied. Nancy was great, she has made my visit very pleasant!"
-D. McJessey, New Concord Ohio – September 2009
"What influenced us to buy was seeing the quality and workmanship of friends furniture from Weavers. Your delivery men were the best – they made every move count and were on time. (wonderful)"
-Mr. Conrad, Alliance Ohio – September 2009
"We love the ability to have our furniture custom made to our liking and the warranty! Lanny, thank you for a great experience, we love our bedroom! It turned out more beautiful then we dreamed. The color is amazing. You spend the extra time with us and we are so pleased. We will be back for sure! I hope to fill our house with furniture from Weavers!"
-Ms. Andreski, North Canton Ohio – September 2009
"Very pleased with the service! Been looking for 4 years and soon as I seen the table, I knew that was mine!"
-Ms. Gilmore, Barnesville Ohio – August 2009
"The sales people are very knowledgeable of the product they sell. The delivery men are always very careful with our furniture, very polite and professional."
-Mr & Mrs Palmer, Jacobsburg Ohio – August 2009
"The people at your store where very helpful & treated us as if they wanted us there. I found the whole experience a good one and one I would wish for others & friends."
-Ms. Muhorn, Flushing Ohio – August 2009
"Great price and great quality. Everything inside your store was beautiful. Our salesman Lanny and the delivery men were very friendly. We are very happy with our purchase.
-Mr. Wenner, Cadiz Ohio – August 2009
"I liked your furniture and helpful staff. Everything was done professionally and personably."
-Ms. Kroft, Akron Ohio – August 2009
"We had purchased furniture there before and knew we would find good quality furniture. Lanny is always helpful and not pushy. He answers all of our questions."
-Ms. Stinoski, Followansbee West Virginia – August 2009
"Rich Rilke was great to show us around and help us, quality was great. We enjoy shopping at Weaver's and will again, everyone was very friendly and helpful as always!"
-Mr. Weaver, Midvale Ohio – July 2009 (Not Related)
"We were influenced by your selection and quality! Glenda was wonderful, patient and very helpful! Will definitely shop with her again! One of the best furniture shopping experiences I have ever had!"
-Ms. Whitmire, Boliver Ohio – July 2009


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Dr. Lam,
I came across your website actually by accident. I was searching for information on Griffen bikes and when I did so, you came up in the search string (I am friends with the owners and an avid cyclist - triathlete.) I was curious to seeing how your company was some how related to Griffen and watched your video detailing how you met Tony.
At that same time I was able to see your other YouTube postings regarding procedures. From watching these, I have to say I was impressed enough that I called for a consultation which is coming up at the end of January. I have been thinking about getting some Botox and fillers as welll as learning more about fat grafting.
Now my question for posting is... I am 36 years old and just looking to look a little younger and softer look. I also am currently training for Ironman Arizona. The race is this April so my "down time" I can spare for anything away from training is at less than a day. I believe that the fillers... (your call on what to use) and/or Botox should be able to give me a little softer look... Similar to the woman you had on the Dallas Morning show but more than anything, I want to make sure that if I did do this before my race.... there would be little to no chances of any procedures affecting my ablity to continue training.
Call me crazy but with the time and dedication it take to get this far in to Ironman training, I would better ask and be overly cautious on risks than ever. I hope you can understand.
Let me know and thanks