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There's something about her, that makes me think that not all humans are toys, or food. She is open, and comforting. I haven't thought of a human in a good way in so long, it almost feels foreign to me. I miss the palace, but that life is behind me now; no need to treasure the one thing I'll never see again. Her layered black hair shades her face like a veil, hiding her pale complexion and very attractive face. I'll watch her when I think she's not looking, then she'll look up, and meet my eyes. I must try to be less kind to her, because it will only cause me harm. If things could work between us I'd be hiding a part of myself, and she'd eventually find out and try to kill me; or tell everyone. I can't let that happen. I thought to myself, as I sit in our sixth period class once again, so close I could almost bite her. I feel the want and shake my head, trying to shrink my lengthened incisors.
"Ben?" She asks looking at my pained face.
"Hmm?" I ask sucessfully shrinking my incisors back to their holding place, I'll have to feed soon; I thought to myself.
"What's wrong?" she asked, peering at my face.
"Just this Worksheet." I say grimacing, with a half smile upon my face. She looks like she's going to question me, but motions me over to her. I sahke my head, and stay in place. She then gets up, and moves beside me. I feel my canines lengthen again, and worry.
"Go back to your seat Envy." I say through gritted teeth. She looks startled, as if I was holding a knife, and rushed back to her seat; the pain visible in her expression.
"I'm sorry, Envy...It's just-" I begin before she cuts me off.
"Don't talk to me okay?" She says angrily, before masking her face of all expression, returning to your work. I begin to think she really doesn't care about me, and suddenly feel dizzy. I feel a sudden rush betrayal; and anger. He obviously doesn't like me, he probably just felt sorry for me, the jerk. But then I felt a deep sadness; before I realized I was somehow in her mind. I wonder what's wrong with him? I was only trying to help, I wonder to myself. I pull myself away from her mind, back in english; right in time since the bell rang. Envy gathered up her books quickly, shoving me on her way out. I couldn't help but think she even looked cute when she was upset; and not many humans can pull that off. I follow her quietly, since I walk them home. I trail behind, until I see Kristine. I walk up to her quickly, before Envy gets to her. I grab her arm, and we walk out the doors to me Envy.
"Where's Envy?" asked Kristine.
"She's mad at me." I say sighing running my free hand though my hair. "I kind of snapped at her to go away...It's just I have a lot of problems right now." I say smiling sadly at little Kristine, who looked at me.
"It's otay."She says using one of her own words. "I understand." She says hugging me quickly, before pulling my arm, to search for Envy. We find her standing by herself, and Kristine rushes up to her dragging me along. She turns away, and walks quickly; but Kristine jogs up to her. Envy looks at Kristine, and Kristine glares, and Envy Hmmphs; then silence.
"He's walking with us, he's my friend too." Kristine says triumphantly. Envy stays quiet while we walk, and I try constantly to talk to her, though she ignores me. Kristine's chatter has quieted down to, since no one is talking to her. I see some guys standing at the top of the hill, and think they look slightly odd. They stand there as if their waiting for something; not something, someone. I begin to warn them; but one of them, swoops, and has suddenly got Envy by the neck, knife lightly touching her throat. Vampires. Kristine screams, but I cover her mouth, she turns to me her eyes worried beyord all words, tears delicately dripping down her chin.
"I'll save her, I promise." I say before telling her to go; she shakes her head, but I prompt her thoughts. She turns and walks home, no match for my mind control. I then look at Envy, her eyes wild; fighting back tears. I take a step towars them, and one of them steps close to me; hands out in a peace gesture.
"We just want a taste of your girlfriend there." The gravelly vampires voice says; smiling maliciously. I growl, exposing my fangs; and the guy not holding Envy leaps at me. But a fed vampire is no match for a hungry one like me. I grab him by the neck; punching him, throwing him to the ground; and knocking him out quickly. The other guy still holds Envy, I watch as he presses the knife a little closer to her neck; cutting it a little. A little droplet of blood drips from her neck, For a moment I'm trasfixed by it; but realize I need to save Envy. I leap at the guy, knocking the knife out of his hand, and falling to the ground with him.
"This is not the day to mess with me." I say though gritted teeth, he only bares his fangs; and smiles. I punch him continously until I'm sure I broken bones. I get up, and walk over to an unconcious; but still gorgeous Envy. I kneel down, and pick her up like a baby. I use one hand, and lightly caress her cheek. I see the blood, and the temptation is just too much, I lick the blood off; sealing the cut. I'm still hungry, but I won't use Envy. I walk to Kristine's bedroom window, which I learned is near a tree in her backyard. See? There is a purpose to prompting peoples minds, I say to myself; but that doesn't mean it's right, the other part of me says. While still holding Envy, I leap into the tree just level to Kristine's second story bedroom. I knock quietly, and she opens it.
"How'd you get up here?" she asks turning her head to the side; a child-like habit she has.
"Not Important." I say, "Can I come in?" I ask. She motions with her arm to come in; but I shake my head.
"Invite me in." I say my face set in a grim line. Stupid vampire traits, we can't go into a room without being welcomed in; or we'll be pushed out by an unseen force.
"You may come in." Kristine says dramatically; while concerned for her friend. I jump in, and lay Envy on her bed.
"Uh, is she okay?" she asks squirming.
"Yes, she's just unconcious." I say focusing on Envy only. Kristine starts to ask me mroe; but I hush her.
"Envy?" I ask quietly.
"Yes?" she asks quietly, not opening her eyes.
"You were awake?!" I ask confused.
"Yeah." she says opening her eyes; smiling mischieviously. "Ever since you picked me up." she says laughing.
"Envy!" Kristine says. "You're alright!?" she asks.
"Yeah just thirsty." She says. With that Kristine leaves.
"Thank you so much, you saved my life...I owe you mine." she says frowing; a tear slipping from her eye.
"Don't cry." I say softly; which only makes her cry harder. Without thinking, I kiss a tear on her cheek, and pull away. She stops crying, and then looks confused.
"I'm sorry...Was that wrong?" I ask looking at the ground.
"No." She says quietly, "I was just wondering how you carried me all the way to Kristine's, then jump all the way up to the second story and land on a branch; with me still in your arms."
"I don't know." I say looking down.
"I think you do." She says softly, "But, I'll leave you alone; you did save my life after all." She says, before crying again.
"Shh." I say pulling her into my arms, right as Kristine walks in with the water. I release her so quickly she almost falls, but I grab her arm.
"I've got to go." I say realizing how hungry I truly am.
"Can't you stay?" Envy and Kristine ask at the same time.
"No, but I'll be taking you guys to school, and home from now on, unless you have a ride." I say stubbornly.
"Fine with me." Envy says, both looking relieved.
"Goodnight." I say hugging them both before I climb out of the window, and into the dark night. I find a deer, and feed off of it for the night; still uneasy about feeding on people out in the open. I walk around for a few hours, before I realize; that it's not safe for me to be out either. I run at lightning speed back to Kristine's, right as Envy walks out the front door. She runs up to me, and throws her arms around me in a deep hug.
"Thank god you're here. Krsitine's mom told me to go home tonight, and I didn't want to walk home alone." She says shuddering.
"It's okay I'll walk you home." I say comfortingly; she shivers, and I put my jacket on her, putting my arm around her waist, and she huddles closer to me. We walk a few blocks, and I walk her to her house.
"Will you saty with me?" She asks looking terrified, clutching onto me.
"Yes." I say as she leads me to her bedroom window; also on the second story. I pick her up like a baby, holding her in one arm, and her wall in the other.
"Close your eyes." I prompt, both aloud, and in her head; once she does I jump. I grab the ledge to the thankfully open window and lift her to it, pushing her through the window. I then pull myself through; and realize we're not alone.
"Envy?" A person; I'm guessing her sister asks, rising from bed. She turns on the light, and realizes there's two people here. She grabs Envy, and pulls her to the opposite side of the room.
"Who is he, and what is he doing in our room?" her sister says, my heightened senses picking up everything.
"His name is Ben. He goes to our school, and walks home with me and Kristine. Someone tried to attack me with a knife after school, and he knocked the shit out of him, saving my life." She finishes, with only one tear this time.
"But why is he here?" she asks again.
"Emma, he saved my life, he's protecting me." she says growing frustrated.
"Fine." Emma says, "But if he rapes you it's your fault." She says turning ou the light, and climbing into bed. Tears spring into Envy's eyes, and she runs to the bathroom. I follow her, and close the door behind us.
"What's the matter? Is it your sister?" I ask the concern obviously visible in my eyes. She saheks her head twice, and goes silent except for her tears. I read her mind, and grow confused as I see the vision she sees from her past.
"I'm so sorry." I say, forgetting that she didn't tell me.
"About what?" she asks wiping her tears away.
"What happened to you." I say watching her face for her reactions.
"How do you know about it? Only Kristine knows!" She asks me.
"I can't tell you." I say shaking my head.
"You have to tell me."
"The truth? You have to believe me." I say quietly.
"I promise." she says quietly, looking into my eyes.
"I read your mind." I say quietly.
"Don't lie to me!" She say loudly.
"I'm not lying Envy; look into my eyes, and tell me I'm lying." I grab her chin, as lightly as possible, so I won't break her, and tilt it to my face. She gasps, relaizing I'm not lying, and goes silent.
"But how-" she begins, and I cut her off, pressing my finger to her lips. I pull my fingers away, and move my face a mere few inches away. She doesn't back up, only comes closer, I put my hand on her face, and lightly kiss her lips. I pull away lightly, and she tries to pull me back, but I scoot away. She smiles and yawns.
"It's time to go to sleep little Envy." I say picking her up, and putting her under her covers.
"You lay with me." She says, opening her covers. I climb in behind her, and put my arm around her, and she quickly falls asleep.


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A sunburst wall mirror in the alcove would be about all I would add. Group the votives on the table.
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Think of it as a frame and hang a stunning picture in it. Might match the picture frame to the table and you can change the paint color in the niche to pick up on colors from a nice runner on the floor. Shop homedecorators.com for rugs.
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Nina Katarina said...
I still love the blood elf starting zone, though it's starting to look a bit dated. I love the background noises, the quiet feel of the trees, the leaves drifting down. It's not 'on rails' like the other racial starting zones, which adds to its charm for me.
I have about a dozen level 10 blood elves scattered around random servers; if I have a really bad day at work and need to cool down I'll roll up a baby blood elf, usually a paladin or a rogue, and run through the starting zone.
Me too! I love the Blood Elf Zones, for the environment AND the architechture. To see the craftsmanship in the impossible-looking buildings are absolutely surreal in my eyes. I love the art nouveau stylings of the trees, the buildings, and even the pond outside of Silvermoon. Even though it looks a bit dated compared to the other updated starting zones, Eversong Woods will always be my home.


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JUPITER -- It has been a long spring in the making. Marlins president of baseball operations, Larry Beinfest, addressed the media Thursday to offer a clearer picture of what the 2013 club will look like.
Infielder Wilson Valdez and outfielder Gorkys Hernandez were told they would not be breaking camp with the team.
When we talk to these guys at this point in spring training, its all with the disclaimer that things can change, Beinfest said. Theres still a few days to go, but out of courtesy were breaking camp today and letting guys know where theyre at.
Valdez was signed to a minor-league deal Saturday and will begin the season with Triple A New Orleans, but there are no remaining options on Hernandez.
The club will have to re-evaluate the roster to see if it can work a trade for Hernandez, or risk losing him to waivers.
Outfielder Chris Coghlan and reserve infielder Chris Valaika, who both homered in Wednesdays game, will make the roster on Opening Day.
[Valaika] plays with a lot of outward energy; hes spunky and a grinder, Beinfest said. ... We always kind of had an eye on him early because of the way he played the game, but we were waiting for the performance to catch up.
Valaika, 27, has played in only 33 major-league games, for Cincinnati. Hes hitting .240 in spring games, with two home runs in 50 at-bats.
It was exciting, said Valaika, after being told of his status. Its my first Opening Day roster after not being in the big leagues last year. Hard work paid off.
Though the announcement by Beinfest was made pregame, Coghlan still had not been told of his status after the Marlins finished their final Grapefruit League game Thursday.
Beinfest also said that pitchers John Maine and Kevin Slowey were still a decisions to make, only two days after manager Mike Redmond announced that Slowey would fill the fifth spot in the starting rotation.
The Marlins still have a huge gap to fill behind the plate. Jeff Mathis was out running with Miamis trainer on the back fields after his teammates took batting practice, but he is still thought to be a ways out from appearing in a game.
Beinfest said if Redmond is comfortable with the left-handed-hitting Kyle Skipworth, 23, taking on the backup role until Mathis returns, then thats enough.
Morrisons rehab
Logan Morrison likened his experience at the Marlins spring home in Jupiter to an extension of the offseason. Still recovering from knee surgery, he has sat in the dugout, talked baseball with the guys and worked out a lot.
Its frustrating because its the same old story, Morrison said. Hopefully once this is behind me, its behind me for good, and Ill laugh about it in 10 years.
Morrison has yet to take a live batting practice but is expected to start throwing and fielding ground balls sometime next week. Hes hoping to be with the big club by the middle of May.
I think when I start playing, even if its in extended [spring training], Ill be excited, and thatll go away, he said. Then Ill be like, Lets go to Double A, then Ill be excited, then thatll go away. Then Ill be excited to be in the big leagues and that doesnt ever go away.
Grapefruit finale
In the final game of the Grapefruit League season, prospect Justin Nicolino got the nod on the mound in front of 7,162 at Roger Dean Stadium. Redmond has seen the 21-year-old progress in his time with the Blue Jays A affiliate in Lansing, Mich.
For a young kid to come here and show that much poise and confidence against a legitimate big-league lineup, that was good to see, Redmond said.
I was happy for him.
Nicolino went five innings and allowed six hits to the Cardinals in a 1-0 loss. After a first-pitch double, he settled in and kept St. Louis at bay for the next four innings, striking out three.
Second baseman Donovan Solano was 0 for 3 in his return to play after missing more than a week with a stiff back.
The Marlins finished their spring season with a 13-16-2 record. They committed just 17 errors in the spring, the second-lowest total in the majors behind the Colorado Rockies (12). Entering play on Thursday, the Fish Marlins were the second-lowest in strikeouts with 170.
Coming up
• Friday: No game.
Saturday: Marlins LHP Wade LeBlanc (2-5, 3.67 ERA) at New Orleans Zephyrs (TBA), 2 p.m., New Orleans.


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Young Adult Conference (YAC) offers people ages 18 - 35 the chance to worship and fellowship for a weekend at Camp Brethren Woods in Keezletown, Virginia.
Ministry Summer Service (MSS) is a leadership development program for college students in the Church of the Brethren who spend 10 weeks of summer working in the church (local congregation, district office, camp, or national program).
The Youth Peace Travel Team (YPTT) gives young adults the opportunity to teach youth about peace at Church of the Brethren camps.


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Geriatric Medicine & Memory Clinic
The Geriatric Medicine & Memory Clinic is committed to assisting patients in matters of memory loss and retention. It offers services for geriatric patients in medical care and treatment, as well as social work and family community resource counseling. The clinic also conducts research on site. It was founded by Dr. Robert Bender.
Who May Benefit from a Geriatric Evaluation?
Individuals who will benefit most from our clinic include those who are experiencing the following situations:
- Memory loss
- Multiple medical conditions
- Social/psychological issues
- Falls
- Incontinence
- Wandering
- Depression
- Weight loss
- Decline or lack of independent functioning
- Osteoporosis
We work with your physician and review medications, illnesses, impairments, home environment and other influences that contribute to the older adult's well-being. Then we put together a plan to address some of the difficulties the individual and family may be facing.
Referrals or inquiries are welcome from anyone, including patients, family members, friends or health care professionals.
Specializing in helping older adults live healthy, productive lives
Whether you or a loved one is elderly and dealing with complex health care needs, dementia, frailty, or simply having trouble with a new transition of life, you can turn to our Geriatrics team to provide you with the help you need. Our purpose is to help improve an elderly patient's function, independence, well being, comfort and quality of life. In Geriatrics, we assist our patients with achieving their objectives as they age. If that's not possible, we can help patients and their families develop new goals that can be achieved in a dignified and respectful manner.
Our services
We offer a broad range of comprehensive geriatric assessments. With the elderly population, there is a strong and complex interdependency of multiple medical, nutritional, psychological, spiritual and social issues that are important in overall health and care of the patients.
Some of the patients we see include those with:
- Chronic, many times incurable, health needs
- Concerns about falls
- Increased frailty
- Nutrition/weight loss concerns
- Pain
- Dementia
- Depression
- Decline in functioning
- Driving challenges
- Medication issues
- Concerns about major life transitions including entering assisted living or nursing homes
Our Geriatrics team tailors a plan of care to meet your needs from diagnosis to end-of-life issues.
Clinic Hours
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call: 515-282-5700
Geriatric Medicine and Memory Clinic
Dr. Robert Bender
- Behavioral Health Clinics
- Dental Clinic
- Diagnostic Clinic
- Eye Clinic
- Family Health Center
- Foot and Ankle Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine and Memory Center
- Internal Medicine
- Interventional Pain Center
- Neurology
- Orthopaedic Clinic
- Oncology and Hematology Clinic
- Pain Management Clinic
- Pediatric Clinic
- Primary Care Clinic
- Sleep, Lung and Allergy Center
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8 Terrible Cards You Should Never Give a Pregnant Woman
We've talked about some of the things you should never say to a pregnant woman ("Are you sure it isn't twins?") or do to a pregnant woman (touch her belly without asking). But I'm not sure if we've covered the Hallmark pregnancy etiquette territory before.
This is important stuff, you guys, because while it's surely a nice gesture to send a card as a formal congratulations to your knocked-up friend, there are SO MANY WAYS it can go wrong.
A card can say many things -- I'm thinking of you, I'm happy for you, I'm thrilled to hear your news -- but it can also say things like "I like to imagine you having sex" or "you sure are putting on the pounds." Check out these 8 examples of cards you should never, ever send to any pregnant woman, unless you secretly hate her:
EtsyCongratulations on growing a new life form, or, like, forgetting your pill. Whatever. Slut.
OutblushEnjoy your pregnancy! Here's a picture of one of the 80 million things people will judge you for eating.
123 GreetingsYeah, Mommy. After the "li'l" one comes, life as you know it is going straight in the shitter. It's pretty much going to be like Guantanamo Bay, only worse. Anyway, take care! DON'T FORGET TO RELAX.
Le Bon BonCongratulations on your happy news! For a good time, try comparing your body to this drawing.
HallmarkAnal! Just kidding, we know it wasn't anal. Not this time, anyway. Tee-hee!
ZazzleHappy Mystical Water Lily Sperm Fairies day!
Vintage Script PressPlease accept my respectful, heartfelt congratulations on what is sure to be a magical and spiritual journey towards an amazing new stage in your life. PS: This is totally how I picture the moment of conception.
Diamantespace.comYou know that eating for two thing is a myth, right? No, but really, you look great.
Did you ever get a tacky card when you were pregnant?
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NoWayNovember 9, 2012 at 11:32 AMAw, come-on ... people seriously lack a sense of humor these days. I thought most of those were funny!
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Raechelle BarberNovember 9, 2012 at 12:07 PM
i agree with noway! if you can't laugh, you are going to have one rough road ahead of you. and who gives cards for getting knocked up? i thought that was the weirdest parts of the articles. it happens all the time, mostly to undeserving folk. but i guess we have to exploit everything these days for money and gifts...
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LindsayNovember 9, 2012 at 12:29 PMI'm with you, Linda! I would be so embarassed if I got some of these cards, and the ones that aren't embarassing are definitely a bit strange. (Mystical Water Lily Sperm made me laugh, though. :)
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JesprenNovember 9, 2012 at 12:48 PMI think it depends upon whose giving and everyone's sense of humor. My grandma and her sisters have a habit, a family joke, of sending the most tackless, rude, and/or lewd cards they can find each other for birthdays (to the point where at family birthday parties Grandma frequently wouldn't pass the card from her sisters around for the rest of us to see like the other cards). I have friends who would find several of those funny.
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SaeriseNovember 9, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Time to lighten up!
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MO MomNovember 9, 2012 at 3:22 PMFunny!
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MrscjonesNovember 9, 2012 at 6:01 PMMost of those was hilarious.
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WaagNovember 9, 2012 at 10:36 PMThese are funny and yep I'm 8 months pregnant. People need to get a sense of humor
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corrinacsNovember 10, 2012 at 7:27 AM
I'm with you NoWay! I would totally give people (close friends/family) cards like that HAHAH!
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MyrtleMae79December 24, 2012 at 3:56 PM
I would never give a card like one of these unless I knew the person well enough to be sure that they'd find it amusing. Not everyone shares the same sense of humor. I think the article is aimed at people giving cards to people that they don't know quite as well (like some of their co-workers, for example) but still have enough of a relationship with that they want to acknowledge the pregnancy. But the same principle applies to almost any card-giving situation.


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SeaDream Yacht Club is a family owned company, conceived by Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad: Founder, Owner, Chairman and CEO. Robert W. Lepisto, President, has been part of the original SeaDream team since its inception in September 2001. "It's yachting, not cruising", defines SeaDream's mission, providing a casual yachting experience that will exceed guests' expectations is their pleasure. With only a maximum of 112 guests and an award-winning crew of 95, SeaDream Yacht Club provides a true yachting experience.
Cruising on one of SeaDream's mega-yachts is as if you were cruising aboard your own personal yacht. SeaDream's guests can be as active or as laid back as they wish while experiencing what guests believe to be the best service at sea. All elegantly appointed staterooms are ocean view. SeaDream fares are inclusive and the 5-star cuisine can be enjoyed in the well appointed Dining Salon or on deck Al Fresco.
The twin luxury mega-yachts: SeaDream I and SeaDream II visit the intimate yachting playgrounds, harbours and ports where large cruise ships cannot go. During April – November SeaDream I and SeaDream II sail in Europe and November – April, they sail in the Caribbean. In true yachting fashion SeaDream's specially designed yachting itineraries also feature overnight stays in port so guests can experience the night life of some of the most famous yachting ports in the world.
Since its founding in September 2001, SeaDream Yacht Club has been recognized by the leading travel publications and organizations as "The World's Best"
SeaDream's Champagne & Caviar Splash Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
SeaDream's Champagne and Caviar Splash™ is a true yachting celebration. It is accompanied by a special barbecue served on china and enjoyed on a white sandy beach, it is a wonderful blend of the complete yachting experience in one deliciously decadent bite. SeaDream's Champagne and Caviar Splash™ is a toast to crew and guest alike, that they will meet here again. On voyages where it is not possible to host the Champagne and Caviar Splash ashore, they celebrate on-board on the Pool Deck along with specially prepared surprise treats from the Chef.
Fitness Centre Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
Located on Deck 4 forward, the Fitness Centre features wide ocean views, 4 treadmills, 1 elliptical machine, 2 recumbent bikes, and free weights all with flat screen TVs and DVD players. Cool towels and refrigerated bottled water are available. The Fitness Centre is open daily from 7.00am to 8.00pm. Guests may arrange for times outside of these hours upon request.
SeaDream Spa Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
A rejuvenating experience awaits you at the SeaDream Spa. Discover the ultimate in Thai therapies and behold the secrets and luxury of their time honoured spa treatments. Achieve pure bliss and tranquility in a sanctuary for you to relax, unwind, recharge and rejuvenate.
The SeaDream Spa is Thai certified and the only one of its kind at sea. Choose from an extensive range of spa favourites such as our Asian Blend massage, Javanese Lulur body treatment and Traditional Thai Massage.
The SeaDream Spa provides eight massage therapists to ensure that all of your spa needs are being indulged as well as sauna and steam rooms for your use. You may enjoy some of the treatments on deck in the open air private massage area, cooled by gentle sea breezes (weather permitting). Yoga and Tai Chi sessions are also offered daily on deck or shore side when possible. The Spa is open daily from 8.00am to 8.00pm and they also arrange treatments outside of these hours upon request.
SeaDream Marina Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
What would yachting be without the proper toys. Aboard SeaDream, you get to play with the water toys from the yacht's marina. Each yacht features a large retractable water sports Marina providing a variety of water sports activities including kayaking, a Zodiac for water skiing, a banana boat, tubing, boarding, wave running, snorkelling, Sunfish sailing, swimming, a floating island and the assistance of the yacht's Marina staff.
The Marina also has personal watercraft (PWC). The use of "Personal Watercraft" is subject to local and national rules and regulations. In many jurisdictions, personal watercraft use is either unlawful or subject to licensing. SeaDream will continue to use them where legal and authorized by local and national regulations.
Entertainment Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club
The definition for entertainment automatically becomes a very personal one when aboard a mega yacht. Guests may request their favourite tune at the intimate Piano Bar, dance in the Main Salon or view the Starlit Movies on the aft pool deck. Sharing stories with new found friends while enjoying a fine cigar and an after dinner cognac accompanied by the sounds of a classical guitar at the Top of The Yacht Bar is unforgettable. Try your luck in the Casino, open when local laws permits. There are CDs and DVDs available for use in the staterooms and iPods loaded with a large selection of music if all a guest wants to do is kick back and relax.
The Top of The Yacht Bar Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
This specially designed Bar is on Deck 6 and a great place to gather and take advantage of the 360 degree views and breezes. This is just the place to enjoy an after dinner (or any time for that matter) cigar and drink.
Casino Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
You may not be James Bond but you can certainly practice your moves at the Black Jack tables. Enjoy an after dinner drink from the Piano Bar located just steps from the Casino. Much like Mr. Bond, you may feel like you are yachting with lady luck.
Starlit Movies Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
They have taken dinner and a movie a luxurious step further. On clear nights you may retire to the pool deck after dinner to enjoy a concert or movie with a starry sky and your port of call as the backdrop. Popcorn and a drink of choice are available at your request. On evenings when the weather is not perfect, the event is hosted in the Main Salon.
Piano Bar Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
A relaxed lounge area where one may enjoy an after dinner cocktail and request a favourite tune from the piano player.
Live Guitar Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club Ships
Whether just as a background as guests sit down to dinner or for enjoying those "Special Requests" at the Top Of The Yacht Bar, the sounds of a live guitar as it mingles with the ocean breeze is something guests do not soon forget.
5-Star Cruise Cuisine Onboard Seadream Yacht Club Ships
Dining aboard SeaDream is a culinary adventure for the senses. Whether dining in the elegantly appointed Dining Salon or Al Fresco, all guests enjoy open seating dining and award-winning service. The menus offer a wide variety of international and regional dishes. Featuring "Cuisine A La Minute", where each dish is prepared fresh and to order. The Chefs also include a Vegetarian Menu along with a Spa Menu featuring choices for the calorie conscious. There are also the exclusive SeaDream Specialty dishes, created by the SeaDream Chefs whose ultimate pleasure is to delight your palette.
Breakfast and lunch are served at the Topside Restaurant, a yacht casual, open area that features the day's Menu as well as a wide variety of foods from the freshly prepared buffet. The early riser may welcome the day in the Top of the Yacht with freshly brewed coffee, tea, juice and just out of the oven pastries and croissants.
For those small cravings, there are always freshly prepared sandwiches by the Pool Bar and at the Top of the Yacht Bar and afternoon sweets at the Topside Restaurant buffet. "Small Bites" the 24-hour Menu offers healthy selections and light fare.
In a romantic mood... there are intimate dining alcoves available just for two. SeaDream's Sommeliers serve complimentary wines at lunch and dinner. You may also select wines from The SeaDream Wine Cellar menu, offering a wide variety of both Old and New World wines.
SeaDream Yacht Club recognizes their most valued and loyal guests by offering a Club program with special benefits. SeaDream is a small family owned company where each employee and guest is known by name. Once you've sailed with them, you too will become part of the family. The crew onboard each yacht welcomes you back as if you are returning home. They thank you for sailing with them and look forward to seeing you back aboard soon.
The goal is to provide Club members with a series of value-added opportunities; not to undermine the pricing integrity of the SeaDream product by simply offering endless discounts. Among the Club benefits are:
- Advance Notice of New Itineraries They generally enclose advance release of new itineraries within a newsletter mailing allowing club members the opportunity to reserve first, ahead of the general population through Planet Cruise. This information may also be conveyed via email notification.
- President's Voyages Join SeaDream Yacht Club's President, Bob Lepisto.
- Club Voyages SeaDream gives Club Members added opportunities to save. Club Members enjoy a savings of $500 per stateroom on selected sailings.
- Special Perk for Bringing New-to-SeaDream Guests A reward for you and your new-to-SeaDream guests. Simply bring new-to-SeaDream guests on a voyage with you in a separate stateroom and each stateroom will receive $100 USD (€65 EURO) off.
- Priority Waitlist on Sold-Out Voyages The intimate size of SDI & SDII allows for voyages to sell out rather easily & quickly in some cases. Club members are priority when waitlisted. All waitlist reservations require a fully refundable waitlist fee of $500 per booking.
- The Club Letter (The SeaDreamer) The newsletter is mailed to Club members worldwide three times per year; February, May & November.
- 5% to 15% Savings for Past Guests Booking a Future Voyage While Onboard While you are aboard you may reserve a future voyage and save an additional 5% to 15% off. This allows you to get the best fare possible and select your voyage & stateroom of choice. We, at Planet Cruise will be notified of your onboard reservation. A 25% deposit is required while aboard. The Club & Activities Director aboard either of the yachts is available for assistance.
- Onboard Club Member Cocktail Party You are invited to a special cocktail party hosted by the Captain and Chief Officers. Enjoy sumptuous canapés and Champagne while getting acquainted with your Captain.
- Special Savings Vouchers provided upon arrival. Once you are a Club member, for every future reservation you make, you'll receive 15% onboard savings vouchers. Each Club member receives one voucher for use towards onboard Wine Cellar purchases and one voucher for use at the onboard Spa. These will be in your stateroom upon embarkation.
- From time to time they also surprise Club members with other perks, gifts and amenities. For example, they may offer special additional savings on certain voyages and that will be promoted either in the newsletter or onboard.
- BLU magazine SeaDream's glossy, full-colour magazine called BLU is a bi-annual publication mailed to Club Members homes. Each issue has intelligent, stylish, yet personal editorial content — outstanding photography, and innovative, informative articles focusing on the products, services and experiences that SeaDream guests hold in high regard. Enjoy articles on travel, cuisine, health and beauty, accessories, art, interiors, sport, entertainment and, of course, the elegant mega-yacht cruisers SeaDream I and II.
Yachting features an open and unstructured ambience that provides each guest the opportunity to enjoy it at their own pace and in their own style. The key word for the SeaDream yachting experience is "unstructured". It is all about personal choice, a free form holiday in which guests feel that they are aboard their own yacht.
As SeaDream are about yachting, not cruising, guests can celebrate their special occasions to their own tastes but the company do not provide specific occasion packages. However, you can be assured that any holiday with SeaDream will be a dream come true.
Service is a passion aboard SeaDream yachts. Authoritative guides and travel publications acknowledge Sea Dream's quality service by giving the highest ratings. The service onboard may be characterized as being in the European style and the International service staff are meticulous in the service they provide each individual guest. Guests aboard the yachts do not have to carry cash or sign tabs.
Tipping is included in the fare and not expected.
Family Cruising with Older Children Onboard SeaDream Yacht Club
SeaDream Yacht Club is excellent for couples and friends as well as families with mature, well travelled, children ages 13 and older. Adults with children younger than 13 years of age should carefully consider SeaDream Yacht Club as an option. Children age 1 or younger are not allowed passage. They do not have formal children's programs or baby sitting services available on the yacht. In some cases; the children's nanny or au pair travelling with the family is an ideal solution. When families are on board parents are expected to manage the behaviour of their children to ensure that the enjoyment of other guests is in no manner compromised. Guest satisfaction is very important to SeaDream. The onboard crew has been instructed to immediately inform parents about unacceptable behaviour of our younger guests! SeaDream follows local laws as it relates to drinking age and this varies from 18 to 21 years of age.
Families who elect to charter the vessel may set up children's programs and other children's services not normally available on regular voyages.


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Ben Howard, Only Love
"Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light;
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night."
- Sarah Williams
"I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn't always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out."
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Lotus Intro - Christina Aguilera
The unbreakable Lotus in me, I now set free
I cop to enjoying pop music. My first cassette tape purchase was True Blue, which I naturally played in a bubblegum pink boom box. Yes, I am that old.
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Ellie Goulding, My Blood
A year ago, I dragged a friend to see Ellie Goulding at a little local theater. When we arrived, my friend commented, "It looks like a Charlotte Russe store threw up." I didn't know anyone else who listened to her, so I had no idea what her fan base was. Heh. Anyway, for the three people who occasionally read this tumblr, it's no surprise that I like overwrought music in a minor key.
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Mile 3,331, Denise Cardarelli. Thank You!
The last mile before the marathon goes to Denise, who has done more to support Paddy Runs for Haiti than even she will ever know. The list of things to thank her for is gigantic, from putting up with my running schedule to buying me band-aids and burritos to enlisting support from her friends and family to listening to me complain about my aching body to leaving inspiring notes around the apartment. My thanks fall short but Love inspires.
I ran back along the south bank of the Charles. Rowing teams were practicing out on the water.
There's such a great atmosphere in Boston this weekend. The city crackles with energy from the marathon. It's not like other sporting events where athletes are sequestered in swanky hotels or training camps. Here, they're everywhere. I passed one of the elite women and her coach training on the esplanade. A group of African runners practiced intervals nearby. Yeah, the "regular" runners wandering around the city look a little dorky in their bright blue jackets and yellow hats, but they're all so excited to be a part of the Marathon. The locals know why we're here and end every conversation with, "Good luck on Monday!" It's all so positive and affirming.
While running down Massachusetts Avenue, I got a direct flyover by a pair of Canadian Geese. I took that as a good omen.
Let's Go!
I'll see you at the finish line!


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Hammers have been steady of late, picking up three wins and two draws from their last 10 games, but they remain in the relegation fight and still require a few more points to be sure of their Premier League status.
Monday 22 April, 20:00 BST
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Saturday 28 April, 16:00 BST
The Reds have lost just once in the last 10 meetings with Arsenal, scored 24 goals and created a pervading sense of dominance in this fixture. Yet Arsene Wenger's side have suffered only one league defeat since mid-January as they push for Champions League qualification. And while it's a long time since the Gunners challenged for the title, Sir Alex pitches Wenger's men among next season's potential rivals. "Arsenal are improving," he says. "There's some indication they are building a better squad than people think." United's 10-point target for a 20th title, coupled with Arsenal's quest for European football, means this could be a match with a dash of the feistiness of old.
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Olanzapine/fluoxetine (By mouth)
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride (floo-OX-e-teen hye-droe-KLOR-ide), Olanzapine (oh-LAN-za-peen)
This medicine contains an SSRI, and it is used to treat depression.
Brand Name(s)
SymbyaxThere may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be UsedDo not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to olanzapine or fluoxetine.
How to Use This Medicine
- Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
- It is best to take this medicine in the evening.
- This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
- Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Do not use this medicine with pimozide or thioridazine. Do not use this medicine within 14 days of using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI), and do not start an MAOI for at least 5 weeks after you stop using fluoxetine.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are using St John's wort, tryptophan, buspirone, digitoxin, dolasetron, fentanyl, lithium, methadone, pentamidine, probucol, tacrolimus, tramadol, or vinblastine. Tell your doctor if you are taking a sedative or anxiety medicine, medicine to treat migraine headaches, an NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), or a blood thinner (such as warfarin).
- Tell your doctor if you are using other medicine to treat depression, medicine to treat mental illness, an antibiotic (such as erythromycin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin), medicine to treat malaria (such as halofantrine, mefloquine), medicine for seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), a diuretic (water pill), or medicine for heart rhythm problems (such as amiodarone, flecainide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine, sotalol).
- Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or if you are using any medicine that makes you sleepy, such as allergy medicine or narcotic pain medicine.
Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, or if you have liver disease, bleeding problems, glaucoma, diabetes, high cholesterol, prostate problems, or a history of breast cancer, mania, seizures, or severe constipation. Make sure your doctor knows if you have had a heart rhythm problem, such as QT prolongation, or if you or a family member has had a heart attack, heart failure, low blood pressure, or a stroke.
- Do not breastfeed while you are using this medicine.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Serotonin syndrome
- Heart rhythm changes
- Higher risk of bleeding
- Low sodium levels in the blood
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a nerve and muscle problem
- High blood sugar, cholesterol, or triglyceride levels
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Google's Glass headset has already been hacked only few days after being released to developers, the jailbreak will give users full control of its Android 4.0.4 operating system.
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Greg Laurie wants more market share. The 59-year-old Christian pastor and evangelist--famous for being a disciple of Chuck Smith, leading the annual Harvest Crusade at Angel Stadium of blah, blah, blah--is pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, a megachurch in Riverside and one of the large ... More >>
Editor's note: Ladies and germs, you might've noticed a new byline invading our asylum, that of Josh Dulaney--an Orange County boy who spent the past couple of years at the San Bernardino Sun harassing group sex-obsessed cops, horny priests, and white supremacists wanting to run for Mexi-dominate ... More >>
We've been reporting on the saga of Alex Grenier, son of Calvary Chapel Visalia pastor Bob Grenier, who has come forward to decry the child-abuser friendly atmosphere in the Calvary Chapel galaxy through tales of his own physical abuse at the fists of his father. The Calvary Chapel minions are fr ... More >>
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John Bechtold, PhD, of Ridgewood, associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences, was promoted to professor at NJIT's University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009. >>
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New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) holds University Convocation tomorrow, an annual celebration and awards ceremony that marks the start of the academic year and recognizes the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff members. The convocation ceremony takes place in the Jim Wise Theater in NJIT's Kupfrian Hall beginning at 2:30 p.m. There will be a reception for honorees in the hall's foyer after the event. >>
NJIT Professor John Bechtold Named Master Teacher
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John Bechtold, PhD, an associate professor in the department of mathematical sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), was recently named a master teacher during university convocation, NJIT's annual fall awards ceremony. >>
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John Bechtold, PhD, associate professor in the department of mathematical science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), received an excellent in teaching award during NJIT's annual university convocation. >>
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Faculty, staff, students and alumni received awards during the second annual University Convocation on September 28, 2005.MASTER TEACHER DESIGNATIONJohn Bechtold, PhD Mathematical SciencesJames Geller, PhD Computer ScienceBernard Koplik, PhD Mechanical EngineeringMichael Mostoller, PhD ArchitectureEDWARD F. WESTON MEDAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTGeorge Newcombe '69FOUNDATION OVERSEERS PUBLIC & INSTITUTE SERVICE AWARDHoward Kimmel, PhD Chemical EngineeringHARLAN J. PERLIS AWARD FOR RESEARCHJohn Federici, PhD PhysicsCONSTANCE A. MURRAY DIVERSITY AWARDTalina Knox, Murray Center for Women in TechnologyEXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDSINSTRUCTION BY A TEACHING ASSISTANTIvan Zorych, PhDMathematical SciencesINSTRUCTION BY AN ADJUNCT PROFESSORMichael Hornsby, PhD, Civil and Environmental EngineeringINSTRUCTION BY A SPECIAL LECTURERJames Lipuma, PhD, HumanitiesPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY A TENURED FACULTY MEMBERJacob Klapper, PhD, Electrical and Computer EngineeringTEAM, INTERDEPARTMENTAL, MULTIDISCIPLINARY OR NON-TRADITIONAL TEACHINGDurgamadhab Misra, PhD, Electrical and Computer EngineeringUNDERGRADUATE INSTRUCTION, LOWER DIVISIONRajiv Mehta, PhD, ManagementGRADUATE INSTRUCTIONDimitrios Theodoratos, PhD, Computer SciencePETER SMALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPDiana Martinez, BiologyPRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP AWARDSErica D'Almeida, ArchitectureNisha Goklaney, ManagementMendonça Receives NSF AwardDavid Mendonça, assistant professor in the department of information systems, received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award entitled "SGER: Hurricane Katrina Debris Removal Operations: The Role of Communication and Computing Technologies." Mendonça currently is in his first year of a five-year award from the NSF.Post-Doctoral Students Awarded FellowshipsKathleen Gilbert, Jason Steffener, post-doctoral graduates at NJIT, were awarded fellowships from the New Jersey Technology Fellowship program. Launched in April, the program helps move cutting-edge research from the lab to the marketplace by providing funding to emerging high-tech companies that hire post-doctoral graduates from New Jersey research universities. >>
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You knew it was bound to happen sometime.
Sporting a squared off pompadour, work shirt, bushy beard, and a mess of tattoos, American Idol introduced Jason "Wolf" Hamlin as one of this year's contestants on the episode that aired Sunday night. This mechanic-by-trade came in with his "guit-fiddle" (guitar) and sang a "CCR" song (which the well-versed would recognize as Leadbelly's "Midnight Special"), and then when Steven Tyler asked him to sing another, he sang Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues".
And then the emails started coming, and the chatter raised on various social networking channels Saving Country Music patrols seemed positive for "Wolf" with many saying, "Well hell, if he's gonna be on there, I may actually watch this year!"
…and now you know why he was featured.
And "Wolf" was not only featured on an audition, he was significantly highlighted on the episode. They sent a production crew to his job as a golf course mechanic, got an in-depth interview with him, etc. I'm assuming all of this stuff happened after his audition. I mean, they wouldn't go though all that trouble pre-audition unless they already determined he would be a contestant or would be featured, would they?
…and now you know a little more of what's going on here.
Look, the blue-collar "roots" demographic, though seemingly small because it is traditionally ignored by the mainstream, is in many ways blowing up as a cultural force. American Idol did not "pick" Jason Hamlin, they "chose" him, and specifically chose to make him a significant focus of their episode.
And American Idol isn't the only one all-of-a-sudden paying attention to the independent roots music world. The shift of the punk culture into roots music is a very real, culturally-significant phenomenon that the greater world is taking notice of. And they are courting the roots fan for the passion and loyalty that are recognized as top attributes of their behavior.
Century Media, a traditionally heavy metal label recently started a roots division for artists like Joe Buck and Bob Wayne. Victory Records, who some will give credit for "killing" punk music, has announced a roots project with so far an unknown specificity. And there's a pretty solid rumor out there that Kevin Lyman of The Warped Tour and the Country Throwdown Tour is putting plans together for a "roots" version of the annual touring festival, possibly as early as this year. We'll see.
As for Jason "Wolf" Hamlin, he could be a great thing, or he could be a horrible thing. We don't know the guy, and we shouldn't pretend we do, and we should understand he's just a mechanic at a golf course who likes Johnny Cash. Or is he? And sure, he could be a shill for FOX producers hoping to bring the burgeoning masses of roots fans into the fold. Or, he could be the country music Messiah that I've been dreaming of (and Eric Church mocks me for). Or he could dive out in the first few weeks and all this consternation is for naught, unless in the process he actually exposes some kids to some real music they would otherwise not be.
But be wary friends and neighbors. If you reacted positively to seeing Jason "Wolf" Hamlin on American Idol and said "Well hell, I kind of like this guy. I may actually watch this stupid show this year!" just understand that is exactly what the folks in Hollywood wanted you to say.
Here is Wolf performing an original song.
Country Throwdown Cancels Shows / III Disrupts the Charts
Over a year ago I reported that the Warped Tour's Kevin Lyman was planning a country tour and in preparation of doing so he was relegating the country music fan to a "40%" statistic, singing the praises of Taylor Swift, and opening an office in Nashville to snort cocaine off of hooker's bellies with Music Row's major label execs.
Well now this thing is up and running, and it took even more of a sinister turn when they decided to give this tour a "new Outlaws" flavor by bringing along acts like Eric Church and giving it an emblem that is a mild ripoff of my own. I was hoping to catch the Dallas leg of this, to point and laugh and see the few decent acts that had slipped on the bill, but now the Dallas date has been canceled, along with shows in Houston, San Diego, and Phoenix due to lagging ticket sales. Huh.
Meanwhile the smelly, dirty, foul mouthed degenerate grandson of Hank Williams just crashed the pretty faced pop party at the top of the country charts, ranking #4 in country, and #20 in all of music, selling 17,000 copies of Rebel Within.
It seems the tables have turned, at least in this instance. Hank III is able to chart with virtually no support from radio or media, but with a solid grass roots network and following. Meanwhile Warped Country is canceling dates because they can't find enough sheep in Chinese-made straw cowboy hats from Wal-Mart to support their bloated infrastructure and overextended budget pushing bad music. (Ryan Bingham maybe being an exception.)
Some day country music will see that us bitchy folks in the underground are their best friends, showing them truly how to farm talent, and how to navigate through the current revolution in digital technology that has ensnared the music business. Or wait, is it really digital music ensnaring Nashville, or is it the grass roots rising up?
"You can grow when you rip your roots out of the ground."
–Dale Watson