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City
Book
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Resolved Question: What are the correct trivia answers for US 99.5 for Sunday August 10,2008?
Champions To celebrate the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing China Champions trivia will be all about the Olympic games. Learn about the history of the games, as well as some notable athletes who have competed since the modern games began in 1896
Canadian athlete Donovan Bailey is a gold medal winner and once held a world record from 1996-1999 after the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA. What sport was it in? (Enter in the LETTER of the correct corresponding answer). - b) 100 metre,Country Music Trivia Kenny Chesney and Drew Barrymore were married for a short time.(Enter in the LETTER of the corresponding answer) - b)FALSE,Famous Firsts In 1917, women in the U.S. were not yet guaranteed the right to vote, however, the first woman was elected to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. For what state did she represent?(Enter in the LETTER of the corresponding answer) - b)Montana,News Trivia Climate change is affecting even Northern communities. Earlier this year the residents of the tiny hamlet Grise Ford did something drastic to ensure summer their water supply. What did they do? (Enter in the LETTER of the correct corresponding answer). - a.)Chip Ice From An Iceberg,Sports Trivia To celebrate the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing China Sports trivia will be all about the Olympic games. Learn about the history of the games, as well as some notable athletes who have competed since the modern games began in 1896
Canadian athlete Donovan Bailey is a gold medal winner and once held a world record from 1996-1999 after the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA. What sport was it in? (Enter in the LETTER of the correct corresponding answer). - b) 100 metre,The Extraordinary In 1941, Parade magazine called it "�the Army's most intriguing new gadget." Gen. Eisenhower said America couldn't have won World War II without it. What was it?(Enter in the LETTER of the corresponding answer) - c)The Jeep,Villains of the Silver Screen The 1975 movie, Jaws, gave many a moviegoer much to think about before going back into the ocean. Jaws, the 25 foot Great White Shark, in the movie, of course, was a mechanical creation that barely ever worked during production. What was the nickname of the mechanical shark?(Enter in the LETTER of the corresponding answer) - a)Bruce,Yahoo HotJobs Trivia Yahoo Hot Jobs. Search Now. Get Hired. For 2500 Points: Click on View Top Searches. Under Top 10 Healthcare Terms, what is #4? - Medical Assistant
Previous trivia questions for Saturday August 9,2008 - Champions Previous Answer: Swimming FYI: In 2006, Thompson received a medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. She interned at New York City's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and she is currently working as an anesthesiologist at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital.,Country Music Trivia Previous Answer:Both,Famous Firsts Previous Answer: a) Grover Cleveland FYI: Parades and pro union demonstrations were central to the holiday through the time of World War I.,The Extraordinary Previous Answer: a) Albuquerque FYI: New Mexico is the U.S.'s sixth most sparsely populated state.,Villains of the Silver Screen Previous Answer: a) Ken Wantanbe FYI: Ra's Al Ghul is Arabic for "The Demon's Head."
Resolved Question: Americans aren't weird, but I'm still confused to why the world thinks we are?
I have a friend that lives in Australia and he always complains about how weird Americans are. I was so shocked because from what I seen there Australia was one of the most Americanized places I have been, I mean all of the magazines had American people on it we were all over their tv, music,movie,and fashion. And I pointed out to him that his favorite actor Adam Sandler is very American and that chick Beyonce that he thinks is so hot is American. My friend purposely went and got her haircut like Katie Holmes. He and she weren't the first foreigners from another country I have seen and heard of talking about Americans and our culture like that. So why do foreigners make those statements about us but then contradict themselves all the time by effortlessly imitating or even loving us? Do they want their cake and eat it too? Or are we a guilty pleasure? Cause American pop culture is huge around the world!!! And it was kinda weird cause after he completely bashed our country and I told him that those people were Americans he got pissed off. I should have been the one upset, it was like he was mad they were American or something. I was like what the hell?Even in the grocery store all the brands were American ones. I was in total disbelief of the disrespect and we supposedly have a good relationship with Australia. But the UK is a lot like Australia when it comes to that kinda stuff but at least those people are nice. And I know not all foreigners like American brands but most of them don't even know what they are American, my friend overseas thought his country came up with Barbie and Coca-Cola.... It seems they think they know more about our country than we do than really they don't. My friends in Aussie tell me all the time they know more about my country than I do, and I"m like whatever cause it's something that is retarded to say, and I don't see how that makes their life better or helps them in everyday life. All it seems to do is make them even more jealous or have something negative to say. And they told me that we are ignorant to the rest of the world in my opinion the average American can;t go overseas to help someone in another country so we like to know whats going on in our area so we can help those people. It's good to know the news, but that isn't our concern when we can;t help those people. I would rather focus on people I can help, so no I don't think we are ignorant in that since, we are realistic.
I'm not talking about American politics or government. I'm talking about us the people and our culture. People need to stop judging us by our politics and start realizing how normal American people have helped the world and have made a lot of people's lives easier in other countries. Such as discovering electricity, inventing the refrigerator, and HVAC....etc
Timmy I wonder why none of these things became popular until we really started doing it. And I can't believe you would actually try and have an argument after this question. And I have been to Australia three times and I still don't know what the culture is there. We atleast have something to be proud of.
Resolved Question: JONAS BROTHER QUESTION! OMG HELP!
Okay, I dont know much about the JB but i have to take this quiz thing a ma bobber and i need you help!!
Please answer my question and i will take the quiz!
HELP ME!
Answer style!
1. 1 (or actual answer)
2. 3 (or actual answer)
THANK YOU!
~♫FOZZI-MOTO♫~
1. Who is the oldest?
Kevin
Nick
Joe
Frankie
2. What is Kevin`s full name?
Kevin Micheal Jonas
Paul Kevin Jonas II
Kevin Christopher Jonas II
Ross Kevin Jonas
3. What is Joe`s full name?
Joseph Daniel Jonas
Kale Joseph Jonas Jr.
Joseph Adam Jonas
Joe Robert Jonas
Mitchel Joseph Jonas
4. What is Nick`s full name?
Nick Stanley Jonas
Nicholas Jerry Jonas
Nicholas Mark Jonas
Nicholas Pedro Jonas
5. What is their younger brother`s name?
Harry
Frankie
David
Vince
6. When is Joe`s birthday?
August 15
February 13
July 7
November 11
September 8
7. When is Kevin`s birthday?
December 12
May 9
November 5
October 14
8. When is Nick`s birthday?
September 16
March 4
April 12
January 19
9. True or False: At their New Jersey home, Joe and Kevin share a room.
True
False
10. True or False: In LA, the Jonas Brothers live next to Hilary Duff.
True
False
11. True or False: The song "Australia" was written for Australian model, Amelia Jennings whom Joe had a crush on at the time.
True
False
12. What was the first song they ever wrote together?
Time For Me To Fly
Inseperable
Please Be Mine
One Day At A Time
Hollywood
13. True or False: Joe and Amanda "AJ" Michalka never really dated.
True
False
14. Where was Nick`s singing talent first discovered?
Karoke Cafe
Barber shop/ hair salon
School talent show
His mother submitted a tape to a talent scout
15. What is Kevin`s favorite sport?
lacrosse
soccer
track
pole vaulting
baseball
16. What is Nick`s favorite resteraunt?
Sushi Wok
In N` Out Burger
New Jersey Steak House
17. What is Joe`s favorite color?
Green
Blue
Yellow
Red
Black
Purple
Pink
Orange
18. True or False: The Jonas Brothers all wear purity rings (symbols of abstinence)
True
False
True but Kevin hasn`t been wearing his for some unconfirmed reason.
19. Who is their # 1 top friend on myspace?
Kelsey
Amelia
Aly and AJ
Mandy
Miley
Popstar Magazine
Greg
20. What are their parent`s names?
Kevin and Denise
Adam and Denise
Nicholas and Tina
Kevin and Elizabeth
21. True or False: Kevin and Ashley Tisdale breifly dated.
True
False
22. Which one sometimes wears a string tied around his head?
Joe
Nick
Kevin
None, that`s just silly
23. On TRL, Kevin was asked what his best rejection line was. His response was that he`d never really reject anyone. In response to that Joe said:
Yea right!
Oh yea, me neither.
Psht! Okay!
Bullsh*t!
No, but they`d reject you.
24. Which one keeps their closet super clean and is so proud of that?
Kevin
Joe
Nick
None, they are all messy!
25. When Kevin wakes up on a non- busy morning, he likes to...?
make coffee and go watch music videos
write a song
go running
26. Who plays tambourine?
Nick
Joe
Kevin
someone else
27. Who`s favorite food is sushi?
Kevin
Nick
Joe
28. True or False: They can pull off basically any style and wear hott tight pants like no other!
TRUE!
false
29. What is Nick`s favorite instrument to play?
guitar
tambourine
drums
30. True or False: A fan once adopted a hippo for them.
True
False
31. Has Joe ever been on Broadway?
Yes
No
32. True or False: Joe likes snow cones.
True
False
33. Who wrote "Year 300"?
They did
UK band Busted
Their dad
Green Day
34. True or False: Kevin has flown across the country to see a girl.
True
False
Resolved Question: Disney Channel Is Evil? How many of you agree?
Okay.
If you are reading this and are under the age of 14 you may be offended xD
Ok, I have started to think of the past few years that disney is brain washing the youth of this god for saken country.
With all this hannah montana, high school musical, jonas brothers camp faggy rock and what not.
It is terrible.
They all think they are so frikcing cool because they think they rock and what not.
When only they are robots and using there parents money to fill the pockets of these so called "disney role-models", who pose half naked for magazines fyi.
Who most don't write there own music and have the same mentality as all there co-stars.
These people are a disgrace.
Now please, opinions?
The song 7 things?
Wtf? What does a 15 year old know about love?
She is a HOE!
And the b-j brothers are gay, why do you think they where promise rings?
There gay and scared to come out plus there god awful hideous$
Voting Question: I need to make a playlist?
Hi, I recently got back from vacation, and now that I'm back I am going to start working out again.
Does anyone have any kinda pop music, like music that's happy that will really get you in a jumpy mood, seeing I got my workout from a seventeen magazine dance workout.
So pop, happy, even country happy, music that just makes you want to get up and dance?
If you have 1 suggestion, or 100 I would love to here it!
Thanks♥Cassie
*please leave artist name and song title♥Thank you
Resolved Question: Is disney taking over the world!?
Every where i go i see a disney pop star. like miley or the jonas brothers. . ughh
and like in the news they're always talking about them why don't they talk about like rock bands, country, metal, or a different genre of music. it's like the only stars they can talk about is actors/actresses and the people who come from disney. i dont' mean like magazines i mean like regular news that you can see the weather and ect.
Resolved Question: Are any self-respecting Country Music fans, a fan of Jessica Simpson?
Some people like her, some people don't; I'm willing to bet the people that do not like Jessica Simpson's version of Country are more attuned to the likes of Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, The Judds, The Mandrel Sisters, Terri Gibbs, Gretchen Wilson and the immortal Patsy Cline.
What do you think?
Us Magazine
Jessica Simpson's first country concert was met with mixed reactions.
Audiences booed and clapped as the singer, 28, opened for Sara Evans on Saturday at the Country Thunder USA festival in Randall, Wisconsin.
"I don't know what your perception is of Jessica Simpson or what tabloid you buy, but I just want you to know that I'm just a girl from Texas," Simpson told the crowd. "I'm just like you. I'm doing what I love and dating a boy."
She dedicated the tune "You're My Sunday" to beau Tony Romo, who was in the audience, and performed a slew of covers including Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again" as well as her new single "Come On Over."
One concertgoer told the local paper: "I'll have to drink a lot of beer to sit through her concert."
Added another: "She's an embarrassment to country music."
Not all were haters.
One fan told the paper, "I actually like her country songs better. She has a great voice, plus, she's adorable."
Despite the lukewarm buzz, her father Joe recently told Usmagazine.com his daughter whose album drops September 9 - is ready for country.
"It feels really good," he said of her album. "She is extremely happy."
http://omg.yahoo.com/news/jessica-simpson-booed-at-first-country-concert/11022?nc
Resolved Question: Take my FUN survey! its fun.?
What is your favorite.
----just write your fav. items by answering the questions.
My Favorite....
Stores
Type of Music
Song
Music Artist (singer person.)
TV Show
TV Show character
Book
author
Actor
Actress
sport
USA state
color
shape
number#
text slang
Country
magazine
designer brand
hair style
hair length
ice cream flavor
food
drink
fruit
vegie
candy
fast food place
hobby
animal
type of clothing
hair color
make up item
make up brand
fashion accessories
girl name
boy name
letter in the alphabet
website
style
zodiac sign
month
disney character(lol)
word
pattern
toothpaste brand
flavor
scent
thanks!♥
(feel free to add to my favorites list)
k. maybe not everyone thinks its fun.
u dont have to answer all of the questions. just copy the list and write answers by the ones u feel like answering. and if u dont feel like doing it now will u save it till later.
Thanks!
Resolved Question: Nazi Chic in East Asia?
Anyone else disturbed by this trend? Uniforms and other imagery related to Nazi Germany have been on sale in east Asia, where some considered it cool. Hong Kong and Japan have each witnessed a growth in the casual wearing of SS uniforms, as well as increased interest in white power music (also known as Rock Against Communism). Sometimes in east Asia, Nazi uniforms are used as part of cosplay. In South Korea, an area generally isolated from Nazi cultural influences during the Nazi era, Time magazine observed in 2000 "an unthinking fascination with the icons and imagery of the Third Reich." Nazi-inspired imagery featured in various early releases from Japanese band The 5.6.7.8's.
In Asia, World War II is not taught in schools as a battle of political ideologies, but as a conventional war. This type of education means that Hitler and the Nazi Party are not treated as war criminals or evil, but merely as charismatic and powerful leaders of countries during wartime.
Some east Asians are interested in what Adolf Hitler said about east Asian history and philosophy; the Nazi work ethic; as well as militaries that wore Hugo Boss uniforms and drove tanks made by Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. George Burdi, the former head of the neo-Nazi record label Resistance Records, claimed to have sold many CDs to Japan, because some Japanese believed themselves to be the white men of the east.
So is anyone else disturbed by this? That the Nazis get a sort of glorification in East Asia? White supremacist music sells very well there and that many bars open with Third Reich and Nazi themes?
Some pictures, since a pictures says a thousand words:
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/7850_Hong_Kong_Nazi_Bar/comments/#ctop
http://rokdrop.com/2007/10/11/israel-upset-about-nazi-bar-in-seoul/
http://image.pathfinder.com/time/asia/magazine/2000/0605/southkorea.theydressedwell.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d123/nlovendeath/nazi.jpg
http://www.cammyfan.com/weekly-rant/nazi-cos.jpg
http://theworldisinsane.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/hitler_restaurant.jpg
http://commercial-archive.com/node/143428
http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/2000/0605/southkorea.trouble.html
Probably loads of more examples.
Resolved Question: Sister vs. Sister? Rehab vs. Scandel?
Which one is the best of these catergories?
Sisters vs. Sisters-
http://www.hollywoodtuna.com/images/bigimages/hilary_duff_sing_big.jpg
or
http://celebslam.celebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/haylie-duff-green-dress-1.jpg
Rehab vs. Scandel???
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tskno/2367668735/
or
http://www.e-save21.com/content/paris_hilton/images/a24/Priceless%20-%20Oops%20-%20Paris%20Hilton%2002.jpg
Actress vs. Singer-
http://www.suchablog.com/images/scarlett-gg/scarlett-johansson-globes-04g.jpg
or
http://www.celebrity-hair-styles-magazine.com/images/female-celebrity-long-hair-styles-09.jpg
And last...Country music stars?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonasbrosaresocute/2483504935/
or
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrieunderwood/1430609235/in/photostream/
Resolved Question: Is anybody with me on this one: The Dixie Chicks were great for country music.?
The Dixie Chicks being booted out of country music is a great loss for the industry as well as a loss women who wanted to go into county. They played their own instruments and were highly successful too. Country music magazines & radio failed to really support the Chicks and their being booted out of country is a dark era for this form of music.
Resolved Question: Do pastors who hate pop culture drive kids away from Christianity?
I brought this up in the course of answering another question, and it led me to ask this one.
My 12-year-old cousin has a youth pastor whom he just plain *hates*. He especially hates this guy because my cousin loves country music and the youth pastor is "always telling me what's wrong with every song, even the ones where they say 'Jesus'." The boy says: "He acts like he's Jesus, not just a guy who's teaching about Jesus, and I'm supposed to treat his opinions like they're directly from Jesus."
I recognized that. I loved hip-hop, and this was during the early 90s, which are referred to as "the golden age of hip-hop" by some fans now. I was told it was evil and wrong and I should get it out of my life--I attended a white suburban church, and my youth pastors seemed scared of it. They actually had us teenagers burn music and magazines periodically! They didn't want us reading Seventeen!
It wasn't my only beef with the church, but it sure got me thinking about my options!
Voting Question: Does anyone have any fun decorating ideas?
I love to decorate, but I'm always at a loss for new things to do. I spend half my year in a dorm room and the other half in a full bedroom in another city.
My biggest problem is that I absolutely love bright colours, especially neons, but I don't want to come off as childish - even though I love childish things (Disney, Pokémon...). I collect maps, postcards, photographs, pages from magazines and tourist books, anything from other countries, as well as music memorabilia. I'm strictly limited on budget, although I have a fair amount of time on my hands and can make stuff. I have a huge collection of photos, which I love to display. I also have a bunch of tchotchkes that I display around my room (around the house actually, when I'm in town).
I'm already concerned about my small dorm room looking cluttered (at least my half!) since there are a lot of things I have to keep around (wheelchairs, crutches, then the dorm furniture and some other furniture I own), so how can this work?
Also, I have some preframed posters, but the frames that I do have don't quite match (they're all black, but they're different styles and I think materials as well). Is there any way to still display everything, or do I have to wait until I can replace all my frames?
Oops, should've noted... my parents rent the house, and the dorms have rules, so I can't paint any walls.
Ack, I'm a little trigger happy with the enter key today... anyway, the furniture is provided by the university and we're not allowed to paint or remove it at all. So I'm really limited here...
Resolved Question: Why is Taylor Swift on the cover of Seventeen before she's on the cover of Country Weekly?
I just thought that was a little weird, since she's more country than-uh, not country. She's got 5 country songs vs one non-country song. You'd think that a country magazine would get her first. Not that I have anything against Seventeen.
And I'm sure she'll get on the cover of Country Weekly someday soon, and maybe they already have a bunch of country stars lined up, but then again, CW is every 2 weeks whereas Seventeen is every month.
Also what if Taylor realized she was getting more famous in the non-country scene and decided to leave her devoted country fans??? haha.
Anyway what do you think about it?
(sorry for my long explaination, hopefully it made sense).
Oh and I am aware that I placed this question in the Country Music section rather than in the Magazine section, and that's because I wanted country music fans to answer.
the real point of this question is that i'm mad at my Country magazine for not putting her on their cover. Cause I've been hoping for it.
And i was really happy when i saw her on the cover of Seventeen.
Resolved Question: can I hav the traduction of this text in italian??? thanks?
mi traducete questo pezzo in italian??? Pleaseeeeee è urgenteeeeeeee :'(
The Beatles were a pop and rock group from Liverpool, England formed in 1960. Primarily consisting of John Lennon (guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (guitar, vocals), and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals) throughout their career, The Beatles are recognised for leading the mid-1960s musical "British Invasion" into the United States. Although their initial musical style was rooted in 1950s rock and roll and homegrown skiffle, the group explored genres ranging from Tin Pan Alley to psychedelic rock. Their clothes, styles, and statements made them trend-setters, while their growing social awareness saw their influence extend into the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s. After the band broke up in 1970, all four members embarked on solo careers.
The Beatles are one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music.[1] The BeaBeatles are the best-selling musical group in history, selling over a billion records worldwide. [2] In the United Kingdom, The Beatles released more than 40 different singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one, earning more number one albums (15) than any other group in UK chart history.[3] This commercial success was repeated in many other countries; their record company, EMI, estimated that by 1985 they had sold over one billion records worldwide.[4] According to the Recording Industry Association of America, The Beatles have sold more albums in the United States than any other band.[5] In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked The Beatles number one on its list of 100 Greatest Rock & Roll Artists of All Time.[6] According to that same magazine, The Beatles' innovative music and cultural impact helped define the 1960s, and their influence on pop culture is still evident today.[1]
tanto non mi capisci e ioooo non capisco teeee :'(
Resolved Question: Country songs that Focus on the Family won't approve of...?
Focus on the Family has this magazine and website called "Plugged In" that tells conservative Evangelical parents exactly how sinful every new media thing a kid might like is. But this is in their print magazine this month:
"20 Great Country Songs for Your Pro-Family Playlist
In this era of digital downloads, country music fans can feast their ears on a hearty helping of home-grown values ... à la carte. Now that's pedal-steel progress!"
Haven't read it, but am guessing that it involves the kind of sappy crap that prompted a DJ to joke that Jesus should get Artist of the Year a couple years ago.
So I'm wondering, does anyone else here get sick of country being turned into "wholesome" soccer mom music? And can y'all think of country songs that are *not* what Focus would call "pro-family"?
To start: "Kerosene" by Miranda Lambert, "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy" by Big and Rich, "Bigger Fish to Fry" by Brad Paisley, "Sometimes It Takes Balls to be a Woman" by Elizabeth Cook.
Spiritually thinking, I think there will be more and funnier answers here.
And here's that website:
http://www.pluggedinonline.com
Resolved Question: What will your obituary say?
My girlfriend just sent me this via e-mail. A life lived well?
U. Utah Phillips, a Grammy-nominated folksinger, rabble-rouser and
anarchist whose wild white beard re-called his years as a tramp, died
of heart disease May 23 at his home in Nevada City, Calif. He was 73.
Phillips, who over four decades on the road combined storytelling with
song, described the plight of the work-ing class, the power of labor
unions and the necessity of direct action. He dubbed himself the
"Golden Voice of the Great Southwest," but his words, more than his
baritone voice, carried authority; he had been a soldier, railroader,
state archivist, union organizer, founder of a homeless shelter and
homeless himself.
He recorded the oft-overlooked value of rubber pockets, a necessity
when stealing soup. His tall tale "Gaffing" was a rich illustration of
populist scams. He honored the likes of Hood River Blackie and Fry Pan
Jack, and never hesitated to leaven his history lessons about the Ford
Strike of 1932, the Spokane Free Speech Fight of 1910 and the Canine
Corps of World War II with such hysterical stories as "Suspender" and
"Blackie & the Duck."
His fans have posted dozens of videos of him or his songs on YouTube;
in the mid-1990s, a new generation discovered him when folk musician
and entrepreneur Ani DiFranco edited about 100 hours of homemade tapes
of his performances and combined them with electronic hip-hop,
creating an album called "The Past Didn't Go Anywhere" (1996) and
releasing it on her Righteous Babe label.
In 1999, he collaborated with DiFranco on the live album "Fellow
Workers," which was nominated for a 2000 Grammy in the contemporary
folk album category.
"He was a real storyteller in his performances. He was just a
catalogue of people's history in United States," DiFranco said in an
interview this week. "He was so engaging on many, many levels."
Phillips was a card-carrying member of the Industrial Workers of the
World (Wobblies), a radical union that called for all working people
to unite. He ran, unsuccessfully, for president in 1976 as an
anarchist, but he never voted — except in 2004 when President Bush's
policies so enraged him, DiFranco said.
"He voted for 'Not That Guy,' " she said.
Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Tom Waits and Arlo Guthrie
have all sung Utah Phillips songs, but he refused to let Johnny Cash
record his standards, his eldest son told the Sacramento Bee
newspaper, because he didn't trust the music industry.
The Boston Globe called him "the kind of guy you'd want to sit next to
on a long plane ride. Here's a rascal with a clutch of good songs
that'll entertain you, educate you, and probably even get you fired up
over the cur-rent state of politics."
He was born as Bruce Phillips on May 15, 1935, in Cleveland to two
labor organizers. His family moved to Utah in 1947, where Phillips
learned to play the ukulele from an instruction manual, then took to
the roads and rails of the West as a teenager. He adopted the name U.
Utah Phillips in emulation of country vocalist T. Texas Tyler.
"I worked with lots of old drunks only fit to shovel gravel, but they
all knew songs, and they showed me how to play them," he said.
Broke and out of work, he joined the Army in 1956 and was sent to
Korea for three years. "I wanted to learn a trade, but all they taught
me was how to shoot," he said in a Sing Out magazine interview. "What
I really learned in the army was how to be a pacifist."
After his discharge, he began to drink heavily and ride the rails. He
drew a distinction between what he did and those of hobos and bums,
quoting the 19th-century physician to the poor, Ben Reitman.
"A hobo works and wanders, a tramp dreams and wanders, and a bum
drinks and wanders," Phillips told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in
2006. "That's about right. I tramped. When I was on the freight
trains, I wasn't looking for work. I was looking to go from place to
place without paying any money."
He took a job with the Utah state archives, and he volunteered at Salt
Lake City's Joe Hill House, a shelter for tramps and itinerant
workers. His 1968 race for a U.S. Senate seat as the nominee of the
Peace & Freedom Party cost him his state job. He believed he was
blacklisted.
"All I had was an old VW bus, my guitar, $75, and a head full of
songs, old- and new-made," he wrote two weeks ago in a message to his
local radio station, KVMR-FM. "Fortunately ... I landed at Caffe Lena
in Saratoga Springs, New York. That seemed to be ground zero for folk
music at the time. ... It took me a solid two years to realize I was
no longer an unemployed organizer, but a traveling folk singer and
storyteller."
In 1973, folk fans discovered his song, "Moose Turd Pie," about the
food served to laborers on a railroad gang. The bluegrass duo Flatt &
Scruggs recorded his train song "Starlight on the Rails," and Joan
Baez became the first of many to record the dark romantic ballad "Rock
Salt and Nails," a song that became something of a folk and country
standard.
He settled in Nevada City, where he helped start the Peace and Justice
Center and the Hospitality House, a homeless shelter. He launched a
100-episode syndicated radio show, "Loafer's Glory," and made
occasional personal appearances, where he urged audience members to
sing along on such tunes as "Dump the Bosses."
Survivors include his wife, Joanna Robinson of Nevada City; three
children, Duncan Phillips of Salt Lake City, Brendan Phillips of
Olympia, Wash., and Morrigan Belle of Washington; two stepsons,
Nicholas Tomb of Monterey, Calif., and Ian Durfee of Davis, Calif.;
three brothers; a sister; and a grandchild.
Resolved Question: If you were going to be in People magazine, what inside info about you would be put up next to your picture?
Another question from an application form I'm filling out.. I thought it interesting, and its certainly different from the usual questions we see on here
it makes you dig deep.. 'inside info'
Let's see, if it were me... hmm..
- Not as innocent as she looks
- Born in Oklahoma City, hometown of Richmond, VA, a perfect blend of the 'country girl' and 'city girl'
- spontaneous, sometimes to a fault
- artistic
- cant go a day without a cup of coffee
- a little obsessive- compulsive at times
- enjoys singing in the shower, in the car, anytime music is playing
man I could go on and on.. what about you guys? if you were in People magazine, what inside info about you would be put up next to your picture?
hmmm... okay 2 stars, yet no answers. that's different..lol
Resolved Question: Is my poem too...vituperative?
He is Maryland
Part of the country, but virtually unimportant
The “Phat” sneakers that were popular at one time
But are now tacky and old
Sitting in your closet
Begging to be cool again
He is the devil
Spending his lonesome days
Burning in the depths of the underworld
His red skin repelling everyone
His dreadful torch threatening the cruel lives around him
He is Los Angeles
Pretty on the exterior
Cold and fake inside
Sweet smiles and styles strutting around
Deadly secrets hidden from the tabloids
He sounds of hard, edgy punk music
Non-repulsive to only a small group of people
Pulsing harsh melodies in the heads of civilians
Horrible, cruel tunes stuck in your head with no remorse
He is an annoying weed
Growing around you-
You lack the power to cease it
It chokes you, teases you, torments you
While you stand there crying for help
He’s the most disgusting magazine
Staring at you from the supermarket checkout
Stamping its horrible images into your skull
He is bitter coffee
Enjoyable and relaxing to adults
While his peers taste sour, tasteless liquid
Listening to him is reading a Goosebumps book in the middle of the night
Shudders creeping up your spine as you indulge yourself in horror
He is being alone in the Kalahari Desert
Bitten by countless insects
Dehydrated in the overpowering sun
Wondering why you ever went there in the first place
He is a buzzing cicada
Flying up from the ground
Torturing citizens with their mind numbing sound
He is a haunted mansion
Tempting with its size
But evil crawls throughout the walls
Waiting for the perfect moment to make you scream
He is chili powder
The harsh spices ripping up your tongue on contact
Burning as they travel down your hollow throat
He is a lemon
The sour sting of juice biting your sensitive taste buds
Making you purse your lips and squint your eyes shut
He is cauliflower
The vegetable no one wants to taste
As they stuff it in their napkin out of their mother’s vision
He is blue dinosaur ice cream
Childish and silly
Staring at you from the menu of pure sugar
He is a broken, plastic McDonald’s toy
The consolation prize for bearing something utterly disgusting
He is collecting old, rotting teeth
Nostalgic at first,
Putrid for the rest of time
He is a rusty penny
Useless and outdated
Demeaning the smirk on Abe Lincoln’s face
He is Grammar
Staring at you from an overstuffed textbook
Laughing at your creative brain
Teasing you
For your mind is unconventional
As if mere imagination is a sin
Sorry guys...vituperative means mean and slandering.
Resolved Question: What do you think? All opinions welcome....?
So we are planning a destination wedding the UK. As part of it we are treating our relatives and close friends to a week long trip in London we are paying for different outings for our guests to come along with us, as an option, during our celebration week (football game, tour of the country side, etc)
Because of this we have hired a 2 photo journalists who will literally be meeting us at the airport the day we leave and staying with us for the week, and taking photos at the wedding and all of these outings. So my question is should we treat them as a guests (i.e. we are giving our guests bags for the plane ride ipod nanos pre loaded with a few TV shows and music, along with magazines, etc should they receive one? Same goes with welcome bags, etc)
I am saying yes, as number one it is polite, and number two I believe it will encourage them to do the best they can. I mean I know normally you wouldn't give them favors but this is a bit different right?
If you call up your local store and say you will order 70 ipods they will sell them for like 29 bucks a pop, at least around here.
We are so excited about it! haha
No they are meeting us at the airport in Jersey.
We are paying for their trips and incidentals as part of the contract
Resolved Question: hahahahahahaha.?
Before criticizing someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then when you do criticize them, you will be a mile away and have their shoes.
If you ever drop your keys into a river of molten lava, let 'em go, because, man, they're gone.
If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.
To me, it's a good idea to always carry two sacks of something when you walk around. That way, if anybody says, "Hey, can you give me a hand?" you can say, "Sorry, got these sacks."
The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.
Is there anything more beautiful than a beautiful, beautiful flamingo, flying across in front of a beautiful sunset? And he's carrying a beautiful rose in his beak, and also he's carrying a very beautiful painting with his feet? And also, you're drunk.
If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is, "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is, "Probably because of something you did."
If you ever catch on fire, try to avoid seeing yourself in the
mirror, because I bet that's what REALLY throws you into a panic.
Whenever I see an old lady slip and fall on a wet sidewalk, my first instinct is to laugh. But then I think, what if I was an ant and she fell on me? Then it wouldn't seem quite so funny.
To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other.
I hope if dogs ever take over the world and they choose a king, they don't just go by size, because I bet there are some Chihuahuas with some good ideas.
Maybe in order to understand mankind we have to look at that word itself. MANKIND. Basically, it's made up of two separate words "mank" and "ind." What do these words mean? It's a mystery and so is mankind.
If you go flying back through time and you see somebody else flying forward into the future, it's probably best to avoid eye contact.
It's easy to sit there and say you'd like to have more money. And I guess that's what I like about it. It's easy. Just sitting there, rocking back and forth, wanting that money.
I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it.
Whenever you read a good book, it's like the author is right there, in the room talking to you, which is why I don't like to read good books.
Instead of a trap door, what about a trap window? The guy looks out it, and if he leans too far, he falls out. Wait. I guess that's like a regular window.
During the Middle Ages, probably one of the biggest mistakes was not putting on your armor because you were "just going down to the corner."
Sometimes I think you have to march right in and demand your rights, even if you don't know what your rights are, or who the person is you're talking to. Then on the way out, slam the door.
If you're a cowboy and you're dragging a guy behind your horse, I bet it would really make you mad if you looked back and the guy was reading a magazine.
Consider the daffodil. And while you're doing that, I'll be over here, looking through your stuff.
For mad scientists who keep brains in jars, here's a tip: why not add a slice of lemon to each jar, for freshness?
I'd like to see a nature film where an eagle swoops down and pulls a fish out of a lake, and then maybe he's flying along, low to the ground, and the fish pulls a worm out of the ground. Now that's a documentary.
If I was the head of a country that lost a war, and I had to sign a peace treaty, just as I was signing, I'd glance over the treaty and then suddenly act surprised. "Wait a minute! I thought we won!"
I bet the main reason the police keep people away from a plane crash is they don't want anybody walking in and lying down in the crash stuff, then, when somebody comes up, act like they just woke up and go, "What was THAT?"
Resolved Question: Do you resent your ancestors assimilating and losing your families' cultures?
I have to admit that this question was spawned in my mind by the recent debates on Undocumented immigration and controversies with the overwhelming Hispanic culture here in the southwest US.
It seems that most older waves of immigrants went severely out of their way to quash the practice of their culture when they arrived here and rushed to assimilate as "Americans". Many refused to speak their language with their children and gave up celebrations and other distinct features and connections with their old country.
I'm half Irish and a few of my friends are of Italian, Egyptian and Greek heritage, yet our families could be interchangeable. Being so surrounded by the Mexican culture, we realize now we miss having a heritage and wish I could hear blaring Irish music, see Irish language billboards in my neighborhoods, whatever. Basically, I guess I'm really jealous of the Mexicans in this nation who have their cultural centers, tv stations, magazines, congressional delegation even.
Resolved Question: Magazines and Internet sites for new cool music?
Hey, could you please tell me about cool sites or magazines to check new cool music (please don't refer country or reguetton music)
Resolved Question: Please help me with these questions 10 points each?
1: What is Brian Eno considered the father of?
dance music
trance music
ambient music
none of the above
2: The name of the deck of cards that offers musicians, engineers and producers suggestions on how to write or play a piece of music is:
obtuse angles
oblique strategies
obtuse stragegies
angular ideas
3: Which famous piano player is also associated with the origin of ambient music?
Art Tatum
Thelonious Monk
Horrace Silver
Erik Satie
4: Which style of ambient music is more closely associated with nature?
organic
isolationist
spiritual
none of the above
5: The genre of music that draws freely from religious traditions around the world with very little deference to the clarity of the traditions' histories is:
flamenco
new age
hymnal
rock
6: What was the famous John Lennon quote from 1966 that caused many people to burn their Beatles albums?
"The Beatles are more popular than Jesus"
"All you need is Love"
"I am the Walrus"
None of the above
7: Which genre of music had a heavy influence on the Rolling Stones?
blues
gypsy rock
Indian Classical
funk
8: Which of the following is the most common name given to James Brown?
Soul Brother Number One
Mr. Dynamite
The Godfather of Soul
Universal James
9: Which of the following genres is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and razor-sharp rhythm guitars?
soul
blues
funk
rock
10: Which of the following musicans/bands originated in New Orleans?
James Brown
Funkadelic
The Meters
Parlimant
11: What stye of music is the combination of rhythm & blues and gospel music?
funk
hip-hop
jazz
soul
12: Which of the following sub-genres is associated with White artists performing "Black" music?
Motown
Philadelphia Soul
Blue-eyed Soul
Neo Soul
13: Which of the following statements are TRUE?
Ray Charles was never blind.
Ray Charles began going blind at age five and was totally blind by age seven.
Ray Charles went totally blind when he turned 60.
Ray Charles was born blind.
14: The soul singer who is known as "The Queen of Soul" and "Lady Soul" is:
Ray Charles
Diana Ross
Beyonce
Aretha Franklin
15: The Soul singer who later became a Reverend after a near-death experience is:
Miles Davis
Al Green
Luther Vandross
none of the above
16: What styles of music merged together to form The Nashville Sound?
pop and country
jazz and country
pop and jazz
none of the above
17: Patsy Cline began her singing career in:
a traveling carnival
a Baptist Church choir
a house band in a small town bar
none of the above
18: Which of the following singers was known as a "smooth crooner"?
Patsy Cline
Chet Atkins
Eddy Arnold
all of the above
19: The punk band that incorporated reggae and rockabilly into their sound was:
The Ramones
The Talking Heads
The Clash
Green Day
20: The roots of Christian Punk music can be found in:
Church talent shows during the late 1970's.
The Jesus Movement
Marketing ploy by CCM magazine
none of the above
Resolved Question: I ask Democrates, are we going to stand for the Left wing doing what the are doing?Glenn Greenwald?
Resolved Question: Impossible Trivia.....?
1. According to Glamour magazine, 47% of U.S. women do this regularly, a jump of almost 9% since 2001. What?
2. 1 out of every 4 Americans is wearing these right now, and they don't even match!
3. 13% of people have called the police on their neighbors for this. What?
4. After Wal-Mart & Best Buy, what company is the country's 3rd largest seller of music?
5. The placement of this animals eyes in its' head enables it to see all four feet at all times.
10 points to the first who ever gets all/most correct!
Resolved Question: Would anyone like to know the trivia answers for US 99.5 for March 1,2008?
Champions American Matt Biondi won a total of 11 Olympic medals in swimming events in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. How many of those 11 medals were gold? (Enter in the letter of the correct corrosponding answer). - C(8),Country Music Trivia What is George Jones' middle name? - Glenn Source was Wikipedia,Extraordinary In 1958, Rachel Carlson asked the editor of The New Yorker magazine, E.B. White, urging him to write a book based on her provided environmental content. He said no, but urged her to write the book herself and she did just that. What is the title of the book she wrote? (Enter in the LETTER of the correct corrosponding answer). - A(The Silent Spring ),Famous Firsts In 1978, Sweden became the first country to restrain a certain type of product in an effort to halt the destruction of the ozone layer. What type of product was banned?(Enter in the letter of the correct corrosponding answer.) - C(Aerosol sprays)
Villains of the Silver Screen Howard Saint (John Travolta) is the villain behind the deaths of former FBI agent, Frank Castle’s (Thomas Jane) wife and child. Castle, who survives a gunshot to the heart, seeks to avenge his family’s death as The Punisher by killing his way though Saint’s gang. What is the name of Saint’s exclusive club in the movie? (Enter in the LETTER of the correct corrosponding answer). - a) Sinners and Saints
Previous Trivia Answers For February 29,2008 - Champions Previous Answer: b) 1939. FYI: March Madness was almost exclusively used to described high school basketball tournaments, especially in the Midwest. Brent Musburger, who worked for many years in Chicago prior to joining CBS, began popularizing the term during the NCAA in the 1980s. ,Country Music Trivia Previous Answer: Reba McEntire,Extraordinary Previous Answer: b) The Little Ice Age. FYI: Many parts of the Earth were affected by the Little Ice Age, but was most thoroughly documented in Europe and North America.,Famous Firsts Previous Answer: c) An asteroid FYI: Named 1 Ceres, the asteroid orbits around the sun every 4.6 years. ,Villains of the Silver Screen Previous Answer: a) "What we got here is…failure to communicate." FYI: The beginning of that speech is featured in the Guns 'n' Roses song, "Civil War."
Cloudieght Trivia Questions and Answers For Weekend Of March 1-March 2,2008 - Jeopardy Trivia is the name - "WEEKEND POTPOURRI" is the game.
Answer #1
Of the 16 children born to Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa, the most famous was this French queen. - Marie Antoinette
Answer #2
This U. S. state is almost twice the size of Scandinavia. - Alaska
Answer #3
In 1985, Cary Grant presented an honorary Oscar to this "Philadelphia Story" co-star. - James Stewart
Answer #4
On July 20, 1987, a prankster changed the Hollywood sign to read "Ollywood", referring to him. - Oliver North
Answer #5
Although this saint was known for curative powers, the "dance" named for him is really the disease chorea. - St. Vitus
Source for answers: http://www.j-archive.com/showgame.php?game_id=1344
I just want to thank the faithful and loyal followers of my little trivia answer page for US 99.5.It makes me happy knowing I make extra time for people to spend with family,friends or just relaxing.Have a great weekend!
Voting Question: anyone want to help?
What was the goal of the Green Revolution? (Points: 1)
to invent several new types of grains that could be grown throughout Southeast Asia
to increase crop yields through the use of technology and modern agricultural methods
to prevent drought and famine by developing techniques for changing weather patterns
to decrease world population through education and thereby prevent global starvation
7. Although the Green Revolution helped prevent famine and starvation in many places, there were several unintended, negative consequences as well. These included all of the following except (Points: 1)
The use of artificial fertilizers harmed the environment in many areas.
In many regions, there has been significant depletion in topsoil nutrients.
New crop species have crowded out and destroyed all of the original species.
Irrigation projects have resulted in salinization in some regions.
8. What is Jonas Salk known for? (Points: 1)
developing a vaccine to prevent polio
advancing the science of plant genetics
creating new agricultural methods
inventing a drug to cure polio
9. What helped create a “global village” and the emergence of a new international popular culture? (Points: 1)
newer, more advanced agricultural methods and techniques
American pop culture, such as rock and roll music and cars
a decrease in Cold War tensions as a result of the space race
technology, such as television, artificial satellites, radio, and movies
10. Why were some people concerned about the new pop culture and “global village” in the 1960s? (Points: 1)
They believed a new pop culture would generate more distrust among nations.
They were concerned that local cultures would disappear in an international pop culture.
They thought that a “global village” might become one large communist nation.
They did not believe an international pop culture was good for nations’ economies.
11. Which of the following are examples of culture finding its way from other countries into the United States? (Points: 1)
rock and roll, gossip magazines
Coca-Cola, hamburgers, milkshakes
yoga, Nehru jackets, sitar music
blue jeans, leather jackets
Resolved Question: More Random facts?
• Steve Austin is a big time antiques collector!
• One of the band members who did DeGeneration X's theme song if Triple H's real life brother.
• Test (Andrew Martin) was trained by Bret "The Hitman" Hart.
• Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor were scheduled to have a gay marriage as a part of a storyline at a PPV, but Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher's father strongly objected.
• Kane (Glen Jacobs) was born in Madrid, Spain.
• Edge (Adam Copeland) is actually engaged to Val Venis's sister.
• Kane (Glen Jacobs) has a degree in English and Teaching.
• Former WWF superstar, Tito Santana owns a hair salon in Roxbury, New Jersey.
• Prior to joining the WWF, Hardcore Holly (Robert Howard) worked as a full-time welder.
• Bret "The Hitman" Hart owns a professional hockey team known as The Calgary Hitmen.
• Shane Douglas and Headbanger Mosh have licenses to teach!
• Jerry Lawler and The Honky Tonk Man are cousins!
• Shawn Michaels is a huge fan of country singer, Garth Brooks!
• Bradshaw used to compete in the NFL, but had to retire due to a knee injury.
• Rocky Maivia is a skilled light tackle salt water fisherman.
• Along with Chyna and Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Perry Saturn was also trained by Killer Kowalski.
• Jimmy Hart composes most of the WCW stars' entrance theme songs.
• Colonel Robert Parker (Tennessee Lee in the WWF) used to wrestle under the name of Robert Fuller before retiring and becoming a manager.
• D-Lo Brown is a Certified Public Accountant!
• Vader knows how to play the piano!
• The Bushwhackers own a restaurant and it's called "The Bushwhackers Down Under!" It's located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.
• Jerry "The King" Lawler is a die hard Cleveland Indians fan!
• Marc Mero won three New York State golden gloves in boxing before entering pro wrestling.
• Ahmed Johnson used to play football for the Dallas Cowboys.
• Chris Chetti was the first man to graduate from ECW's School of Hardcore.
• Kevin Nash played Super Shredder in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" the movie.
• X-Pac is a computer whiz!
• Duke "The Dumpster" Droese loves to do imitations and his best one is none other than Vince McMahon!
• Steve Austin is also good at doing impressions. His best is none other than Eric Bischoff!
• Brian Pillman played two years of football for The Cincinatti Bengals!
• Before entering the WWF, Rena Mero was a model for Guess Jeans wear.
• Before she married Brian Pillman, Melanie Pillman went out with Jim Hellwig (The Ultimate Warrior).
• Brian Lee (Chainz) was the best man at Mark Callaway's (The Undertaker) wedding.
• Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Marty Jannetty, and Blitzkreig have all used The Hollywood Blondes' theme music.
• Scott Hall agreed to be the best man at Justin Credible's wedding but failed to contact him in the weeks before the ceremony and ultimately no-showed.
• Roddy Piper announced that his last wrestling match would be at WrestleMania III against Adrian Adonis.
• Terry Funk first announced his retirement in 1983.
• In 1995, Marcus Bagwell had calf implants which leaked and he had them removed.
• Vince McMahon, Jr. wanted to become a wrestler, but his father, the late Vince McMahon Sr. strictly forbid him in doing so.
• Before breaking into wrestling, Jerome Young (New Jack) worked as a bounty hunter.
• Tom "Dynamite Kid" Billington despises his cousin Davey Boy Smith so much, he can't bring himself to say his name.
• During one drinking session, Andre The Giant downed 119 bottles of beer.
• Barry Windham's father, Blackjack Mulligan served time for counterfeiting.
• Cactus Jack & Terry Funk were originally scheduled to face the New Age Outlaws in a Barbed Wire Match at WrestleMania XIV, but the PPV people forbid them to do it, hence the Dumpster Match.
• Back when the ECW/WWF angle was going on, the WWF was going to hold a live Raw from the ECW Arena, despite it's size. This idea was nixed however.
• Back in the 1980's Hulk Hogan's opponents were banned from mentioning his receding hair line in interviews.
• Stan Lane was once billed as Stan Flair because people thought he resembled Ric Flair.
• All Japan Pro Wrestling hasn't fed it's fans a count-out or a disqualification in over five years. • Shawn Michaels is married to former Nitro Girl, Whisper!
• Marc Mero didn't leave WCW over money issues. He left because of the angle he was in where he was involved with another man's wife. • Larry Zbyszko is a licensed pilot.
• Sid once backed down from a fight with Brian Pillman in a hotel bar, retreated to his car to arm himself with a weapon with which to defend himself and returned clutching a squeegee.
• Ted Dibase was once the Mid-South North American Heavyweight Champion.
• World Championship Wrestling was once called Georgia Championship Wrestling.
• In many of his WrestleMania matches Randy Savage would foreshadow the result of his bout by the color hat he wore to the ring. Two examples: 1 when he wrestled the Ultimate Warrior at WMVII as a heel and left as a babyface, he entered the ring wearing a white hat. 2. when he defeated Ric Flair at WMVIII to take the WWF strap, he wore a gold costume.
• Hulk Hogan agreed to drop the world title to the Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI because he was planning on retiring and wanted to pass the torch on to his babyface successor so he wouldn't have to come back and get "revenge" on a heel for his fans.*Hogan forced McMahon to give him the strap at the end of WMIX by threatening to no-show his tag earlier on the show with Brutus Beefcake against IRS & Ted Dibiase.
• WrestleMania VII was moved from the Rose Bowl to the Sports Arena in Los Angeles because Vince McMahon feared a sniper might try and take out lead heel Sgt. Slaughter, playing the role of a Iraqi sympathizer during the Gulf War.
• Apparently feeling he had nothing to lose, Sid Justice doublecrossed Vince McMahon by kicking out of Hogan's legdrop at WMVIII. Sid had been caught cheating on a drug test a few weeks earlier and was going to be suspended. Sid's manager, Harvey Whippleman (who is said to have supplied Sid with the false urine sample that WWF official Dave Hebner found Sid carrying in a vile) reacted quickly, jumping into the ring and getting his man disqualified before all hell broke loose.
• McMahon wanted a Flair-Hogan main event for WMVIII, but before Flair surprisingly was unable to re-up on a contract with WCW, McMahon signed Sid with the promise he would wrestle Hogan at the next WM. So, McMahon went with a double main event of Hogan-Sid and Flair-Savage.
• Prior to WMX, McMahon had Lex Luger come out with the world belt for a television taping, scheduled to air after the pay-per-view. Either planning a swerve all along or changing his mind after word got out, McMahon had Bret Hart win the three-way tournament between Hart, Luger and Yokozuna.
• In 1994, WCW used to hire paid models and actors to sit in the audience to cheer and boo their wrestlers because the audience was usually dead for their shows.
• When WCW did the World Wide show, they used to have a monitor to tell the audience who to cheer and who to boo. One one occasion when Rick Rude and the Equalizer (the "heels") came out, the audience accidentally cheered for them and WCW had to reshoot their entrance over again.
• When Shawn Michaels was attacked outside of a nightclub by approximately 10 "thugs" (actually it was by a marine group), Shawn was accompanied by Davey Boy Smith and Sean Waltman (1-2-3 Kid). Shawn tried to be the brave one and he ended up suffering for it.
• The WWF says that the Dynamite Kid left the WWF and retired because of an injury. Actually, the Kid still wrestles in England and the real reason he left was because of a locker room fight with him and Jacques Rougeau. The Bulldog opted to keep contact with the WWF and because of that and other reasons, the Bulldog and the Dynamite Kid haven't spoken in years.
• On May 11, 1987, Kevin Von Erich collapsed in the middle of the ring during an eight-man bout pitting him, The Fantastics, and Bruiser Brody against Brian Adias, Black Bart, Al Madril, and Al Perez. Fantastic Tommy Rogers, seeing Von Erich turning blue, administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Bam Bam Bigelow was chosen as the opponent for Lawrence Taylor at WMXI because he was the WWF's best big man worker. Bigelow says that as payment for doing the job he was promised a big babyface push down the road. That didn't happen as The Cliq (not fans of Bam Bam) began gaining political power, and Bigelow wasn't with the company very much longer.
• The Undertaker is undefeated at WrestleMania's. His record as of right now is 9-0.
• Prior to entering the squared circle, Steve Corino worked in a milk processing plant in Philadelphia.
• Elektra was once married to Big Dick Dudley.
• Washington Redskins head coach George Allen once offered Andre the Giant a contract to play professional football.
• Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair's first match took place in October 1991 with the "Nature Boy" winning the contest.
• J.J. Dillon thought of the Model gimmick for Rick Martel.
• Rick Martel is a gourmet chef.
• The Warlord (real name Terry Szopinski) was forced to retire following a 1996 car accident involving a Pizza Hut delivery carrier. A lawsuit is depending.
• DDP credits Bobby "The Brain" Heenen for coming up with the name Diamond cutter.
• Spike Dudley is a former third grade teacher from Rhode Island before getting into the wrestling business.
• Kurt Angle's wife is a former stripper.
• In the summer of 1995, Kurt Angle failed in a tryout to make the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
• Al Snow is well trained in martial arts, mat grappling, free style, hardcore, and shoot-fight wrestling.
• Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty won the WWF tag team title from Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart in October of 1990 at a taping for Saturday Night's Main Event. Neidhart had been fired and was filling contractual obligations, which including jobbing the tag titles to another team. In what should have been a minor point, the top rope broke at one point during the match. The Rockers defended the titles for a week after that, but then Neidhart was re-hired by the WWF, and Vince McMahon decided that the title change never actually happened, in one of the goofier decisions of the 90s, and one of many to affect the careers of Shawn and Bret. As an explanation, a story was sent to Pro Wrestling Illustrated about the rope break causing an "unfair working environment" for both teams, and hence the title reign was annulled. This was simply to cover up for the fact that they reported the title change as fact a week prior and needed a reason to no longer report it as such. The title change was edited out of the Main Event broadcast, and thus went down in history that the Rockers never had the belt.
• From 1986-1989 Ric Flair averaged 34 minutes per-match. In that span he had 19 matches that lasted longer than 50 minutes. • The Rock's wife Dany is the Associate Vice President of Merrill Lynch.
• Leatherface caused the scar on Mick Foley's left arm.
• Hulk Hogan earned 1.8 million dollars with his match up against Randy Macho Man Savage at Wrestlemania 5.
• Buff Bagwell, before becoming a wrestler was a model, exotic dancer and acted in a few Soft Porn flicks.
• The Peoples Eyebrow was first named the "Heat Brow". The Rock called it that in college, but he changed the name do to the fact that the name didn't catch on.
• D'Lo Brown began his career as the "head of security" for the Gangstas in Smokey Mountain Wrestling. He later debuted in the WWF as one of the many members of Faarooq's Nation of Domination entourage.
• Former Nitro Girl Fyre (Teri Byrne) attended Arizona State University, and used to be a mortgage home broker.
• Rick Rude was trained by Eddie Sharkey, who also trained the Road Warriors, Barry Darsow, and Nikita Koloff.
• The British Bulldog (Davey Boy Smith) paid the WWF $100,000 to get out of his contract to leave for WCW.
• The orginial Midnight Express was a six man tag team in Alabama, consisting of Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose, and Norvell Austin.
• Mark Henry and Pittsburgh Steeler Kevin Henry are cousins.
• Jerry Jarrett brought Rick Rude to Memphis, and gave him the nickname "Ravishing."
• ECW's Dawn Marie appeared in the original Austin Powers MTV special as one of the go-go dancers and actually had a couple of speaking lines.
• Gorgeous George, real name Stephanie Bellars, spent jail time as a teenager for burglaziring a home and slashing a girl's face with a broken beer bottle.
• "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan got the idea of bringing a 2x4 to the ring from the movie, "Walking Tall."
• Jim Hellwig (The Warrior) studied to be a chiropractor in Atlanta.
• Demolition Ax (Bill Eadie) is a former school teacher.
• Two days before WrestleMania 9, Hogan was injured in a jet-ski accident. That explains the shiner he had when he wrestled at WrestleMania 9. • Roddy Piper was Ric Flair's best man.
• Before becoming a wrestler, Val Venis used to race motocross.
• The Big Bossman was a prison guard in Georgia.
• Randy Savage was trained by his father, Angelo Poffo.
• Dusty Rhodes played college football at West Texas.
• Verne Gagne trained Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat.
• Lex Luger played college football at Penn State.
• Meng once wrestled as jobbber Larry Hurst.
• Johnny Ace once dated former adult film star Seka.
• Madusa is an accomplished singer.
• The original idea for UPN's Smackdown! was for an all women wrestling show.
• Kevin Nash was a doorman/bouncer at a Michigan night club before entering the wrestling business.
• Disco Inferno was released from his WCW contract in '97 after refusing to do the job for Jacquelyn (now Jacky in the WWF). He returned to the promotion later in the year only after agreeing to wrestle her. However, Ted Turner had a 'no man against woman violence' clause on his networks. So Disco had to avoid making physical contact with her throughout the entire match.
• Linda McMahon is a laywer. • Bad News Brown used the name "The Ultimate Warrior" before Jim Hellwig.
• "Sweet" Stan Lane is the only wrestler ever trained by Ric Flair.
• Del Wilkes sold the rights to the Patriot gimmick to Tom Brandi.
• Simon Diamond was a catcher on the Virginia Commonwealth baseball team for three years but then he got hurt and that ended his baseball career. He did eventually go back to college and get his degree in English.
• Bruce Hart gave Wayne Farris The Honkey Tonk Man name.
• Chyna is fully licensed to compete in boxing.
• The WWF considered giving Dustin Rhodes a "Gunslinger" gimmick, before coming up with Goldust.
• Rikishi has a brother that wrestles as Fatu in Japan. • Jimmy Hart thought of the 3 Count gimmick.
• Jimmy Hart and Jerry Lawler attended the same high school in Memphis (not at the same time).
• Prior to WrestleMania IV, USA Today got a copy of the post-WrestleMania WWF Magazine which listed Randy Savage as champion before the tournament (where Savage beat Dibiase in the finals) took place. McMahon publicly referred to it as a coincidence.
• The Ultimate Warrior left the WWF in 1991 because he and Vince McMahon did not come to terms on his future role...Warrior wanted to be in the title situation but the WWF saw differently...in 1992, the Warrior disappeared again because he did not want to get involved in a second-rate feud with Nailz.
• In 1991, Ric Flair was fired/quit WCW. He showed up in the WWF soon thereafter holding the WCW title and claimed to be the "Real World's champion." The reason he was able to leave the company with the title is because he owned that title. WCW later bought it back from Flair for reportedly $75,000.
• On May 26, 1987, Hacksaw Jim Duggan and the Iron Sheik were arrested by N.J. State police. Duggan was charged with possession of marijuana and drinking alcohol while driving. Sheik was charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine. Duggan received a conditional discharge and Sheik received one year probation.
• On July 4, 1989, Davey Boy Smith, Jason the Terrible, and Chris Benoit were injured in a head-on automobile accident in Jasper, Alberta. Smith suffered a cracked vertebrae in his back and needed a hundred stitches in his head after being thrown through the windshield of the car. Jason suffers 2 fractures in his left leg. Benoit suffers an injured right knee.
That before Mark Henry joined the WWE ,he was actually sponsored by Titan Sports during the 1996 Olympic's in which he compeated in the sport of weight lifting
Mark Henry and Pittsburgh Steeler Kevin Henry are cousins
Gorgeous George (real name Stephanie Ballars) ,spent jail time as a teenager for burglaziring a home and slashing a girl's face with a broken beer bottle.
Eddie Guerrero's father Gori invented the camel clutch.
Terry Funk is Jason Harvey's Godfather.
Ryan Shamrock's real name is Alesha Webb and she is a top less dancer form Houston ,Texas
The WWE's first pick for the Mr Perfect gimmick was Terry Tayor
Former Freebird Jimmy Garvin is now an airline pilot.
D'Lo Brown began his career as "the head of security" for the gangstas in the smoke mountain wrestling.He later made his debut in the WWE as a member of the nation of Domination.
Nitro Girl Fyre attended Arizona State University and used to be a mortgage home broker.
The Warlord (real name Terry Szopinski) was force to retire from wrestling following a car accident in 1996
ECW'S Dawn Marie appeared in the original Austin Powers MTV sepecial as one of the go-go dancers and actually had a couple of speaking lines.
Chris Chetti was the first man to graduate from ECW's House of Hardcore wrestling school
Taz and Chris Chetti are cousins.
Paul Wight played college basketball at Wichita State
Nicole Bass's married name is Fuchs.
Jerry Jarrett brought Rick Rude to Memphis and give him the nickname "Ravishing"
Rick Rude still held half of the NWA Tag team title when he signed with the WWE (The NWA later claimed that The Rock 'n' Roll Express won back thous titles in a match that never took place)
Rick Rude was for a short time managed by his sister Raven.
Rude was the only foreign talent to make the finals of G-1 Tournament in Japan.
That before Mark Henry joined the WWE ,he was actually sponsored by Titan Sports during the 1996 Olympic's in which he compeated in the sport of weight lifting
Mark Henry and Pittsburgh Steeler Kevin Henry are cousins
Gorgeous George (real name Stephanie Ballars) ,spent jail time as a teenager for burglaziring a home and slashing a girl's face with a broken beer bottle.
Eddie Guerrero's father Gori invented the camel clutch.
Terry Funk is Jason Harvey's Godfather.
Ryan Shamrock's real name is Alesha Webb and she is a top less dancer form Houston ,Texas
The WWE's first pick for the Mr Perfect gimmick was Terry Tayor
Former Freebird Jimmy Garvin is now an airline pilot.
D'Lo Brown began his career as "the head of security" for the gangstas in the smoke mountain wrestling.He later made his debut in the WWE as a member of the nation of Domination.
Nitro Girl Fyre attended Arizona State University and used to be a mortgage home broker.
The Warlord (real name Terry Szopinski) was force to retire from wrestling following a car accident in 1996
ECW'S Dawn Marie appeared in the original Austin Powers MTV sepecial as one of the go-go dancers and actually had a couple of speaking lines.
Chris Chetti was the first man to graduate from ECW's House of Hardcore wrestling school
Taz and Chris Chetti are cousins.
Paul Wight played college basketball at Wichita State
Nicole Bass's married name is Fuchs.
Jerry Jarrett brought Rick Rude to Memphis and give him the nickname "Ravishing"
Rick Rude still held half of the NWA Tag team title when he signed with the WWE (The NWA later claimed that The Rock 'n' Roll Express won back thous titles in a match that never took place)
Rick Rude was for a short time managed by his sister Raven.
Rude was the only foreign talent to make the finals of G-1 Tournament in Japan.
some facts are wrong! im sorry
dude im not this geeky i always copy crap !!!! doesn't every one!
Resolved Question: Questionary????
I did this questionary only for curiosity, so please answer the questions (if you dont want answer, please answer at least one)!!!
Thanxs
Birthday (only day and month)-
Sign of the zodiac-
Hometown-
Hair color-
Eye color-
Ethnicity-
Hobbies-
Self description-
Favourite food and drink-
Favourite snacks-
Fvourite color-
Favourite tv show-
Type of music (exemple:Pop)-
Type of movie (exemple:comedy)-
Favourite song/songs-
Favourite movie/movies-
Favourite actor and actress-
Favourite singer (male and female)-
Favourite band-
Favourite sports-
Team suport-
Favourite animal-
Favourite magazine-
Favourite places (cities and/or countries)-
In your opinion the most sexy celebrities (male and/or female)-
Favourite school subjects (students or not)-
Favourite game (xbox,pc,ps2/3,wii,game boy...etc)-
Idols (singers,actors,players....etc)-
team suport is the team that you suport (exemple:miami heat)
Resolved Question: What can I do for my first Valentine's Day with my boyfriend? Anything creative and fun suggestions??
My bf is 20 and into heavy metal/grunge/emo music. He's all about the rocker look and plays the guitar. He is a photographer for a not so major skateboarding magazine. I'm 18 and not so grungy. i love pop/country/hip-hop music and high school musical (haha, it's so cute!). I laugh and giggle and smile alot while my bf is more of the "sensitive" type. :)
We get along so well, we're totally in love!
I want to do something for him that will totally blow his obsession of black eyeliner out of the water! lol, I want our Valentines day to be fabulous!
Is there any creative ideas or experiences you can share? preferably, something more for him...
Voting Question: Anybody up for establishing a band and rule the world?
As in the subject, plus up to 24 years old and hard-wired inability to live doing anything else other than music.
I thought it's a good place to look for people here. Heck, it's 21 century, Metallica had to do with Recycler magazine, so why not make a use out of internet for a change?
We could post some videos on youtube, check each other's abilities that way.
I'm located Europe, looking for people from all over(actually I really like the idea of a band composed of people where everyone is from different countries)
If you're interested let me know, we should talk about it.
Lol guys, it's not like my one and only shot right here on answers and I frantically keep my fingers crossed..
Open as I am in the music, any people who are interested in making a band are alright, long as you're skilled, that is:)
That's why I posted a question here, the whole rest is yet to talk about, if you're interested, talk to me, we'll see what can we see.
Just need to check out what this msn is all about.
Oh, about Bono and U2, dear little sister, don't you worry bout a thing today;-)
Resolved Question: What is your favourite music magazine of all time?
Out of all the music magazines published around the world, which are your top 3?
choices may include such as SPIN, Kerrang!, NME, etc. the list is endless.
it can be from any country, UK, US.. etc.
and please note down the genre it belongs to.
Resolved Question: What type of music do you like?
This question is about what type of music do like with a twist,it tells your personality hope you all enjoy=-]
Pop-Optimistic,positve,fun
R+B-outgoing,hilarious,sweet
Hiphop-hiper,charming,joker:-D
Dance-flirty,sneeky,nice
Latin-spicy,romantic,sweet
Rock-silly,gutsy,talented
Country-bright,quirky,cute
I like all of them except COUNTRY........Well I hope you all like what you have if you don't plzzzz don't blame meeee I got this on a magazine so CIAO=-]
Resolved Question: What year was it???
What year did only 4 country music songs reach No. 1 on Billboard Magazine's country chart??
Can you name atleast one of those songs??
Resolved Question: :) what should i put in my boyfriends stocking?
for christmas im getting my boyfriend a sweatshirt form american eagle. but i want to get him something else too. i was thinking i will buy him a stocking and fill it with small presents. What should i put in it that isnt too expensive? i was thinking things similar to candy, magazines, maybe cologne? i dont know. any suggestions? if it helps hes 17 and he likes snowboarding and country music lol. thanks :)
Resolved Question: 4 yr college graduate seriously considering enlisting in the Airforce. What are my pros and cons?
Making a long story as short a possible, I had no direction in high school as far as a career goal; however, I was determined to get an education. I was not only successful in earning a degree from a major university; I also discovered what I wanted to do with my life and my true passion. I studied Telecommunications in college where my graphic designing and web development skills were enhanced. In that field I gained a passion for the fashion and entertainment industry. Once out of school I soon realized Corporate USA was not for me. I don’t have a problem with commitment and having someone to answer to, I just don’t like being limited and not allowed to advance and become more educated. Of course there is more to my reason but for now that is the gist of it. I have never been the type of person to sit in just one spot and I always got a thrill from learning something new. I decided to become an entrepreneur where I have more control over my career growth. Business is pretty good and I love being an entrepreneur but I feel there is more I need to learn before I can make it to the next level.
I am a strong believer that anything worth having takes hard work. I eventually want to own and head a magazine publication and photography studio to market music and fashion. I know you are thinking what in the HELL does this have to do with enlisting in the air force! Well, at this point in my life I feel I have direction and a goal but I just need a little more training and experience. In other words before leading a publication I need to gain more leadership and problem solving skills. I already have the talent and skill, but that isn’t enough. I feel hands on training is the best form of education and I’m willing to devote part of my life to get it because I know the benefits are worth wild.
So why the air force instead of a publication or advertising firm? I’ve done it already and I feel I could learn more from the air force as far as leadership skills and work ethic (which I have). Also, I would be progressively moving up a ladder instead of staying in one position for 5 year prior to advancing to another one. In the air force I could gain assistance with paying off my student loans and have the option of working on a master’s degree while having my classes paid for. Lastly, I love to travel and I wouldn’t mind traveling for an honorable cause like serving our country. I do want to see more of the world before settling down.
I am definitely aware of the risk factor, but I see it this way...what part of the world is safe? I’m from Detroit! No offense, but anything can happen anywhere. I’m a strong believer in prayer and believe I’m protected anywhere I go. Life period is challenging, but I feel I will gain so much more from achieving the challenges of the air force, toward my life goal. Do you think I’m making a mistake?
Resolved Question: Brazilian Look for Folk Roots Magazine issues?
Hi!
my name is Fábio and i live here in Brazil.I 'm looking for this wonderful magazine Folk Roots magazine about world music scenery with someone interested on mailing me a few back issues as here in newstands it's impossible to find it.In charge of this i'm able to send to you any souvenir or gift from my country ok?
My adress
Fábio Bardella
Pobox 319
14001-970 Ribeirao Preto-SP Brazil
To me is expensive subscrive it from my country so that's the reason for which i'm looking for someone in special for send me it overseas thru airmail.
Wait any reply
All the best
Resolved Question: Western Swing...?
This Texas based group has had over 80 members since the begininning of their career. In 1977, they were named "Best Country & Western Band" by Rolling Stone magazine, as well as "Touring Band of the Year" by the Academy of Country Music. In the Spring of 2007,they toured with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price as part of the Last of the Breed Tour. They were the backing band for all three entertainers.
Do you know these Texas greats?
Resolved Question: Dear Sirs And Miss what kind of magazine do you read the most out of these OK ?
Dear Sirs And Miss
Out of these magazines what one do you read the most of the
time ok
(1st) Glamore
(2nd) Entertainment weekly
(3rd) Country music weekly
(4th) Rollingstone
(5th)Vouge
(6th) Redbook
(7th) Tv Guide
(8th) Better homes and gardens
(9th) Birds and blooms
(10th) Sports Digest
Thanks
Resolved Question: which is better out of the list?
soda or water
white or black
Nancy Drew or Agatha Christie
laptop or desktop
country music or rock music
pickles or cucumbers
magazine or book
: ) or : >
Resolved Question: what is the most popular musical instrument magazine in your country ? i mean the one most dealers will buy?
what is the most popular musical instrument magazine in your country ? i mean the one most dealers will buy . Especially in the U.S. , there are so many music shops ,which is the best publication for them to get news in this industry and also to guide their purchase ?
Resolved Question: Is there a magazine designated to country music?
Resolved Question: WHERE DO WE GO FROM iin sex education to our kids?
Standard sex education today "tends to be morally bankrupt. It begins with a biological description of sexual function and fertility (known in the trade as the organ concert) and it ends with indoctrination in conception, abortion and venereal disease. Basic to this pedagogy is the belief that youngsters will not accept moral ideals and should at least (or at most) be helped to cut their losses." - Father James Burtchaell
Raising children these days is not an easy job. No wonder many Americans do not want to get married, and if they do, do not want to have children. Each child needs the individual attention of both parents, and time, a most precious gift that we are sometimes unable to find for our children. Parents who were themselves raised either in a different country or in a different generation, where peer pressure was different, have more difficulty in raising today's children. They also do not get much help from television or the school system. What kinds of suggestions do I have for them.
First of all, I do not like using the phrase, 'setting limits'. No one likes to take orders these days in this free society. A better term would be educated guidelines for both parents and youth. Even better is the term 'informed consent', the kind we use in medicine before asking a patient to agree to a procedure or a test. Once a person is informed of the consequences of right and wrong, then he or she can make an intelligent decision. Unfortunately, smaller children are not able to make that decision for themselves, so parents will have to do it for them until the child reaches the age of maturity.
Children have a right to be treated as people, in an environment that is conducive for their growth and maturity and to become useful citizens. Children have a right to love, care, discipline and protection from their parents. Children have a right to receive education and financial protection for the future.
Parents have a right to receive love, respect and affection from their children. Parents have a right to educate and discipline their children. Parents have a right to know about their children and monitor other influences affecting them. Parents have a right to say no to unusual financial and other demands of children.
The next question is, "Why set limits or give guidelines? Why not let the boat sail without a sail in an uncharted sea?" If it does, most likely this boat will end up at a destination where it never wanted to be. Thus, not only do we need to prepare for the present but also for the future. All those children who are adults now, who were reared with discipline, appreciate what their parents did when they were children in terms of discipline, although it appeared at that time that the discipline was too tough."
The next question becomes, "In what areas should we set limits? The most important area is time management. Children, as well as adults, waste too much time in watching TV, listening to music, talking on the telephone, and other unnecessary activities. They must realize that whatever time they are wasting, they are taking it away from some more useful work like homework or housework. Therefore, they must set limits and assign priorities with respect to their time management. Their health comes first. Next comes homework and education and then time spent in improving interpersonal relationships.
Another question is who should set the limit? Traditionally, it is seen as the father's role and sometimes the mother's role, an elder brother for a younger brother, or an elder sister for a younger sister. On the other hand, the truth is the one who is better qualified and more experienced should set the limits for the one who is less qualified and less experienced.
In terms of religion, the one with stronger faith and righteous deeds should set limits for the one who has less, regardless of age. Sometimes it is seen that the parents are less practicing Muslims than the children themselves. In that case, the children should advise the parents. Teachers have a much greater role to play. However, the limits should be taken in the light of permission and responsibility from God.
SOME SUGGESTIONS TO PARENTS
Choose a good neighborhood school. Know the teachers personally and interact with them. Neglected children expose themselves to various abuses. Supervise their homework.
Watch TV with your children and select good educational and entertainment programs. Comment on the negative aspects of the program. Cut down TV time to less than twelve hours on weekdays and twenty-two hours on weekends. Encourage outdoor activity. Encourage them to read newspapers and good magazines
Growing children may not obey an order, but they will do things out of love and respect for their parents. Love and respect on a mutual basis is our best weapon against all the negative influences.
Parental love should be unconditional and not based on their achievements. Love should not be confused with permissiveness or overlooking a child's faults. Pointing out faults of the child should not diminish the love by the parents.
Children are not bom knowing all the rights or wrongs in social norm. They need clear guidelines about good and bad behavior. The greatest effect is the parent's attitude, example and behavior rather than words. Parents should set the same standards for themselves as they set for their children and share with them information of all kinds whether related to the outside world or inside the family. It is not the knowledge which hurts but the lack of it, or misuse of it, which causes problems.
Parents should help children to make appropriate decisions and be responsible for them. Younger children can only make decisions about the present (i.e., what clothes to wear that day), but older children can make decisions that may affect their future, under parental guidance (i.e., selection of school, college and career). Children should be taught to share household work, keep their desk and room clean, and how to handle their 'own' money. Let them spend all their money and suffer from the lack of it.
The overprotective and anxious parent cannot raise a confident child ready to deal with the real world. This child will feel danger everywhere. While the child has to be supervised, he or she does not need the physical presence of the parent all the time. They should raise a strong child.
The parent who cannot say no to a child spoils the child. This child will make unreasonable demands and put on a manipulative show. The parents have to discipline themselves in order to discipline their children. Parents who take sides in sibling rivalry encourage jealousy and hate. They should not prefer boys over girls, fair complexions over dark ones, the honor roll over an average student.
Neither party can influence the other unless they communicate. Find a time and place to talk to your children. Children are sometimes in a 'bad mood' upon returning from school, loaded with homework. The best time to have a chat is during breakfast and evening dinner. During this time, the parent can inform the child of all the good things he or she did that day and ask the child the same and share his or her problems.
When you do argue, do it patiently, one person speaking at a time. Be specific and separate emotion from facts. Speak in a low tone, Screaming decreases the intake of the message.
Practice active listening from each other's view, even if you don't agree. Refrain from sarcasm, name calling, humiliating, pointing your finger, etc. Encourage each other even in areas of shortcoming, rather than making fun or making a negative remark, i.e., if the child brings a B- report, then instead of, "I doubt you will ever improve or pass your exam," say, "B is better than C," and "I am sure you are talented enough to do better. May I help you in the areas that you have difficulties in at school?"
The purpose of giving them chores is to keep them busy as well as to teach them responsibility. Initially it may be boring but eventually will become routine. The assignment should be according to age and not the sex of the child. However, children should not be forced into doing things, or otherwise they will rebel. By the same token, they should not be penalized for mistakes. The best payment for a job is a smile, hug, thank you or praising the child in the presence of others, rather than money. While it may be all right to give an allowance, it should not be tied to the job.
SETTING LIMITS IN GENDER INTERACTION
In Islam intimate mixing of youth and adults of opposite sexes by themselves is not permitted for social reasons. Thus we oppose dating and all such activities. Nevertheless, there is a need for Muslim boys and girls over eighteen to get to know each other so that when they attain the age for marriage, hopefully, they will choose a Muslim spouse. This can be done in a supervised setting whether during a community function, mosque, ISNA or MYNA convention.
Talking to a non-mahram for business or religious reasons is permitted in Islam. Both boys and girls, men and women, should lower their gaze, dress appropriately and talk in a business manner and not in a seductive way. The right of God is that He should be believed in, He should be worshiped and He should be obeyed. Thus, if we set limits and discipline ourselves, the reward is immense and includes not only success in this world but also in the hereafter with the pleasure of God.
http://www.themodernreligion.com/misc/sex/s1.html
Resolved Question: yooo is britney spears crazy i'm not bein mean but plz tell me and why?
More than any other single artist, Britney Spears was the driving force behind the return of teen pop in the late '90s. The blockbuster success of the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys certainly paved the way for her own commercial breakthrough, but Spears didn't just become a star -- she was a bona fide pop phenomenon. Not only did she sell millions of records, she was a media fixture regardless of what she was (or wasn't) doing; among female singers of the era (many of whom followed in her footsteps), her celebrity star power was rivaled only by Jennifer Lopez. From the outset, Spears' sex appeal was an important part of her image; the video for her debut single, "...Baby One More Time," outfitted her in full Catholic-school regalia, and sent her well on the way to becoming an international sex symbol. Yet Spears' handlers seemed to be trying to have it both ways -- there was a definite tension between the wholesome innocence Spears tried to project for her female audience, and the titillating sexuality that enticed so many male fans. Those marketing tactics made Spears a somewhat controversial figure, the subject of endless debates concerning appropriate role models for teenage girls. Early on, Spears tried to defuse the controversy by preaching abstinence until marriage, and even denied that she was consciously cultivating such a sexualized image. Of course, the more provocative and revealing her on-stage wardrobe became, the less plausible that claim seemed. But apart from her ability to tiptoe the line between virginal coquette and brazen tart, Spears had a secret weapon in Swedish pop mastermind Max Martin, who had a hand in the vast majority of her hits as a writer and/or producer. With Martin crafting the sort of contemporary dance-pop and sentimental ballads that made stars of the Backstreet Boys, Spears kept on delivering the goods commercially, as her first three albums all topped the charts.
Britney Jean Spears was born December 2, 1981, in the small town of Kentwood, LA, and began performing as a singer and dancer at a young age. With a nationally televised appearance on Star Search already under her belt, Spears auditioned for the Disney Channel's The New Mickey Mouse Club at age eight. The producers turned her down as too young, but one of them took an interest and introduced her to an agent in New York. Spears spent the next three years studying at the Professional Performing Arts School, and also appeared in several television commercials and off-Broadway plays. At 11, she returned to The New Mickey Mouse Club for a second audition, and this time made the cut. Although her fellow Mouseketeers included an impressive array of future stars -- *NSYNC's Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez, Christina Aguilera, and Felicity actress Keri Russell -- the show was canceled after Spears' second season. She returned to New York at age 15 and set about auditioning for pop bands and recording demo tapes, one of which eventually landed her a deal with Jive Records.
Spears entered the studio with top writer/producers like Eric Foster White (Boyzone, Whitney Houston, Backstreet Boys) and Max Martin (Ace of Base, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC). In late 1998, Jive released her debut single, the Martin-penned "...Baby One More Time." Powered by its video, in which Spears and a troupe of dancers were dressed as Catholic-school jailbait, the single shot to the top of the Billboard charts. When Spears' debut album of the same title was released in early 1999, it entered the charts at number one and stayed there for six weeks. Once the ubiquitous lead single died down, the album kept spinning off hits: the Top Ten "(You Drive Me) Crazy," the near-Top 20 ballad "Sometimes," and the Top 20 "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart." By the end of 1999, ...Baby One More Time had sold ten million copies, and went on to sell a good three million more on top of that. Its success touched off a wave of young pop divas that included Christina Aguilera, Pink, Jessica Simpson, and Mandy Moore. Spears was a superstar, drooled over in countless magazines, including a Rolling Stone cover that prompted immediate speculation about the still-17 year old having gotten breast implants.
By the time ...Baby One More Time finally started to lose steam on the singles and album charts, Spears was ready to release her follow-up. Oops!...I Did It Again appeared in the spring of 2000, and the title track was an instant smash, racing into the Top Ten. The album entered the charts at number one and sold over a million copies in its first week of release, setting a new record for single-week sales by a female artist. Follow-up singles included "Lucky," the gold-selling "Stronger," and "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know," which was co-written by country diva Shania Twain and her producer Mutt Lange. A year after its release, Oops!...I Did It Again had sold over nine million copies. Rumors that Spears was dating *N Sync heartthrob (and fellow ex-Mouseketeer) Justin Timberlake were eventually confirmed, which only added to the media attention lavished on her.
For her next album, Spears looked ahead to a not-so-distant future when both she and much of her audience would be growing up. Released in late 2001, Britney tried to present the singer as a more mature young woman, and was accompanied by mild hints that her personal life wasn't always completely puritanical. It became her third straight album to debut at number one, although this time around the singles weren't as successful; "I'm a Slave 4 U," "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman," and "Overprotected" all missed the Top Ten. In early 2002, Spears' feature-film debut, Crossroads, hit theaters, but its commercial performance was somewhat disappointing; moreover, her romance with Timberlake fizzled not long after. Spears next made a cameo appearance in Mike Myers' Austin Powers: Goldmember, and contributed a remix of "Boys" to the soundtrack. Meanwhile, sales of Britney stalled at four million copies, perhaps in part because a new breed of teenage female singer/songwriters, like Michelle Branch and Avril Lavigne, was emerging as an alternative to the highly packaged teen queens. Spears took a break from recording and performing for several months, and began work on a new album in early 2003. The results, In the Zone, reflected a wish to be taken seriously as a mature (though still highly sexualized) adult. Predictably, it topped the charts and launched several singles into orbit, including the musically adventurous "Toxic," "Everytime," and "Me Against the Music."
In the Zone hit number one on the Billboard 200, and "Toxic" snagged a Grammy for Best Dance Recording. But by 2004 there were no longer any illusions of Britney's personal life being all wholesome candy canes and kisses. First there was the star's bizarre two-day marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander, followed by the controversial, highly sexualized Onyx Hotel tour, which was eventually canceled (allegedly because of a knee injury) despite positive financial numbers. Starbucks and cigarettes were Britney's constant accessories in the endless paparazzi photos, and the revelation of her relationship with former backup dancer Kevin Federline made the tabloids even more ravenous. Spears and Federline married in September and were tabloid regulars in the months after the ceremony. (A photo of a barefoot Britney leaving a dingy gas station bathroom made the Internet rounds.) The couple also starred in Chaotic, a UPN reality show consisting mostly of their own home videos that was met with howls from the critics and blogs.
2005 was no less eventful for Spears. She released Greatest Hits: My Prerogative that January, but it was the announcement of her pregnancy that really garnered the headlines. Sean Preston Federline was born in September, and a bidding war ensued for first rights to the baby photos. As the hubbub surrounding Sean's birth continued, Britney released a remix album just in time for the holiday season. In 2006,Spears discovered she was pregnant again; shortly after the birth of her second son, Jayden James Federline, she divorced Federline. Early in 2007, Spears went to Malibu, CA's Promises Treatment Center; when she left, she began working on her comeback album and performed a few small shows at House of Blues locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Anaheim, and Las Vegas that May. Later that summer, however, plans to release an album were pushed back to 2008. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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The only time I feel alive... is when I'm in front of my audience, my people. That's the only time I really feel like I'm human."
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There are many reasons to believe that Elvis Presley is dead. When the only arguments to believe otherwise come from crazed fans and supermarket tabloids, it is easy to dismiss the possibility that Elvis is still among us. However, the circumstances surrounding Elvis' alleged death are quite mysterious and beg closer attention. As it turns out, there are many concrete reasons to believe that Elvis is still alive.
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Elvis' name is misspelled on his headstone. Elvis' full name is Elvis Aron Presley, but on his grave his middle name is spelled incorrectly with two a's. His father would not have let this happen. When Elvis was born, his name was misspelled on his birth certificate, and his father went to great lengths to get it put right. The unique spelling of Elvis' name was important to his family.
Elvis' current "resting place" is in between his father and his grandmother and not next to his mother where he had adamantly requested. It is doubtful that the people close to him would allow these things to happen. Elvis is a superstitious man, enough so that he wouldn't tempt fate by putting his real name on a tombstone, or violate the ground next to his mother until he was ready to be placed there for good.
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