Friday, August 1, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Carlin 1937-2008
Tonight's forecast: Dark. Continued dark throughout most of the evening, with some widely-scattered light towards morning.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008
"Average American"
An adviser to Mr McCain, Steve Schmidt, said his candidate believed the statement was "nothing short of breathtaking", and that it was "hard to imagine someone running for president who is more out of touch with average Americans". Taken from here.
All I can say is, what prey tell is an "Average American"? Last time I checked this country was a huge fucking miss-mass of people from all over. Even those "flag waving, if you don't like it gitouttahere, pick-up truck driving" folk's ancestors were from another country. I hate fucking labels. The only ones who you can call an "Average American" are those who were here when we got here, or some stupid shit like that. I'm not against these people per se, but when they try to force their thoughts and so called "morals" on me. Then we have a problem. I had a point somewhere. Oh well in the words of someone far wiser than myself, "Fuck it".
All I can say is, what prey tell is an "Average American"? Last time I checked this country was a huge fucking miss-mass of people from all over. Even those "flag waving, if you don't like it gitouttahere, pick-up truck driving" folk's ancestors were from another country. I hate fucking labels. The only ones who you can call an "Average American" are those who were here when we got here, or some stupid shit like that. I'm not against these people per se, but when they try to force their thoughts and so called "morals" on me. Then we have a problem. I had a point somewhere. Oh well in the words of someone far wiser than myself, "Fuck it".
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Fuck Nintendo, and Fuck EA.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/24/rock-band-wii-drum-kit-pictured-nagging-questions-answered/
Ugh, I think I need to get a PS3. I love Wii sports and Mario Galaxy, but that's about it. I thought the Wii was about getting together with people, but you're telling me I won't be able to play with people online? I won't be able to get DLC? I don't think I'll be getting Rock Band for the Wii. I'm very disappointed, very .
Ugh, I think I need to get a PS3. I love Wii sports and Mario Galaxy, but that's about it. I thought the Wii was about getting together with people, but you're telling me I won't be able to play with people online? I won't be able to get DLC? I don't think I'll be getting Rock Band for the Wii. I'm very disappointed, very .
Friday, February 22, 2008
Presale
Internet Presale Info
MT PRESALE:
Start:Thu, 03/13/08 10:00 AM PDT
End:Thu, 03/13/08 10:00 PM PDT
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090040508D3D3569
Hopefully this doesn't end like the Tool debacle.
MT PRESALE:
Start:Thu, 03/13/08 10:00 AM PDT
End:Thu, 03/13/08 10:00 PM PDT
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/090040508D3D3569
Hopefully this doesn't end like the Tool debacle.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Wet Dreams
Your touring partners have typically pleased your fans greatly (the DT tour announcement is testament to that), have you ever thought about doing a Tool and bringing out a more unknown band who Opeth fans may not immediately recognise, and introduce their style to your fans?
We've been offered to support Tool twice but they've always went for some other band eventually. I'd love to tour with them, we've played with them and they're lovely people and an awesome band. It'd be a great package, but I'm not sure it will materialize ever, even though I really hope it will!
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/opeth_the_band_will_continue_for_as_long_as_theres_good_material_in_us.html
How awesome would that be?
We've been offered to support Tool twice but they've always went for some other band eventually. I'd love to tour with them, we've played with them and they're lovely people and an awesome band. It'd be a great package, but I'm not sure it will materialize ever, even though I really hope it will!
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/opeth_the_band_will_continue_for_as_long_as_theres_good_material_in_us.html
How awesome would that be?
Thursday, February 14, 2008
About Time
Progressive Nation 2008 Tour Dates
Added on 02-08-2008
DREAM THEATER'S “PROGRESSIVE NATION 2008”
featuring OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and 3
North American Tour Dates
Date Location Venue
Tue Apr 29, 2008 Mexico City, Mexico National Auditorium *
Fri May 02, 2008 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheater
Sat May 03, 2008 Oakland, CA Paramount Theater
Mon May 05, 2008 Seattle, WA Wamu Theater
Tue May 06, 2008 Vancouver, BC Orpheum
Fri May 09, 2008 Calgary, ALB Macewan Hall
Sat May 10, 2008 Calgary, ALB Macewan Hall
Mon May 12, 2008 Minneapolis, MN Myth
Tue May 13, 2008 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theater
Wed May 14, 2008 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
Fri May 16, 2008 Columbus, OH LC Amphitheater
Sat May 17, 2008 Cleveland, OH Time Warner Amphitheater @ Tower City
Sun May 18, 2008 Albany, NY The Armory
Tue May 20, 2008 Boston, MA Orpheum Theater
Wed May 21, 2008 New York, NY Terminal 5
Thu May 22, 2008 New York, NY Terminal 5
Mon May 26, 2008 Washington DC DAR Constitution Hall
Tue May 27, 2008 Richmond, VA The National
Wed May 28, 2008 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
Fri May 30, 2008 Miami, FL The Fillmore
Sat May 31, 2008 Orlando, FL Hard Rock
Sun Jun 01, 2008 Tampa, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Wed Jun 04, 2008 San Juan, Puerto Rico Coliseo of Puerto Rico *
* the Mexico and Puerto Rico dates will be Dream Theater with special guests Between The Buried And Me (Opeth and 3 will NOT be appearing on these 2 dates)
New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "PROGRESSIVE NATION". A package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.
The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy who explains: "I've been wanting to assemble a package tour like this for many years now. With all of the festivals and package tours that go through America, I've been talking with our manager and agent for over 10 years now about doing something that focuses on the more progressive, musician-oriented side of hard rock and metal. I decided it was time to stop talking the talk, lace up and finally walk the walk"
While DREAM THEATER co-headlined 2005's GIGANTOUR along side MEGADETH, as well as embarking on previous co-headlining runs with both QUEENSRYCHE and JOE SATRIANI, they have primarily built their 22 year career on the road playing solely to their own audience. Portnoy comments: "I've always prided myself on personally hand picking new and exciting opening acts for DREAM THEATER in the past. Bands such as PORCUPINE TREE, SYMPHONY X, SPOCK'S BEARD, FATES WARNING, PAIN OF SALVATION and KING'S X. In all of these cases, it was important for me to pick bands that I admire and respect but also ones that I know our fans will enjoy. And I think playing with DT has helped expand all of those band's fanbases as a direct result. I am hoping PROGRESSIVE NATION will continue to do the same thing in offering an audience for more daring and experimental acts that otherwise may not get the mainstream exposure they so rightly deserve."
Joining the bill for this inaugural run is Sweden's legendary OPETH who have been enjoying an ever-growing and expanding audience of their own for many years now. DT's Roadrunner Records label-mates will be ready to unleash their new album come next spring and PROGRESSIVE NATION should be a great launching pad for their next World Tour cycle. Guitarist/Vocalist Mikael Akerfeldt adds: "We're very excited about this upcoming tour with DREAM THEATER. It will be the first tour that we're doing in support of our upcoming record, and also somewhat of a dream come true personally as I've been a fan of theirs for a long time. It's quite intimidating to be on the bill with such amazing musicians but obviously we'll try and give them a run for their money and pull out a few nice licks of our own. I guess we'll need to practice a little bit for this....how boring! Yet, I can't wait for this tour to start and I'm sure we'll have a blast with the DT guys as well as together with the other bands on the bill!"
Also on the bill with their unique blend of pop, funk and hard rock is upstate New York's 3 who issued the following statement: "3 is very pleased to announce its participation in the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour. For well over a decade DREAM THEATER has been the vanguard of progressive rock and we are completely psyched to flex with these heavyweights, playing much of our new record "The End is Begun". This package will rock and awe fans everywhere as one of the most important tours of the year. It's a progressive way of music, a progressive way of life....welcome to the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour."
North Carolina's BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME are enjoying rave reviews and critical acclaim for their latest CD "Colors" and are looking forward to sharing the stage each night with both DREAM THEATER and OPETH. Vocalist/Keyboardist Tommy Rogers comments: "We are very excited to be touring with two bands that have been such an integral part of our musical upbringing. It is a wonderful opportunity to have our music heard by new ears."
DREAM THEATER are currently in the middle of their "Chaos In Motion" World Tour which has already traveled extensively throughout Europe and North America in support of their latest Roadrunner Records CD "Systematic Chaos". The World Tour will continue throughout 2008 hitting Asia, Australia and South America before concluding with PROGRESSIVE NATION returning to North America in April/May 2008.
Portnoy hopes that this first venture of PROGRESSIVE NATION will prove to be a success that can enable himself and DREAM THEATER to continue the package into future years and begin a tradition that musicians and fans alike can count on for quality musicianship and artistic integrity on future tours.
ONE NATION, UNDER PROG...
www.progressivenation2008.com
(coming soon!)
Added on 02-08-2008
DREAM THEATER'S “PROGRESSIVE NATION 2008”
featuring OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and 3
North American Tour Dates
Date Location Venue
Tue Apr 29, 2008 Mexico City, Mexico National Auditorium *
Fri May 02, 2008 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheater
Sat May 03, 2008 Oakland, CA Paramount Theater
Mon May 05, 2008 Seattle, WA Wamu Theater
Tue May 06, 2008 Vancouver, BC Orpheum
Fri May 09, 2008 Calgary, ALB Macewan Hall
Sat May 10, 2008 Calgary, ALB Macewan Hall
Mon May 12, 2008 Minneapolis, MN Myth
Tue May 13, 2008 Chicago, IL Rosemont Theater
Wed May 14, 2008 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
Fri May 16, 2008 Columbus, OH LC Amphitheater
Sat May 17, 2008 Cleveland, OH Time Warner Amphitheater @ Tower City
Sun May 18, 2008 Albany, NY The Armory
Tue May 20, 2008 Boston, MA Orpheum Theater
Wed May 21, 2008 New York, NY Terminal 5
Thu May 22, 2008 New York, NY Terminal 5
Mon May 26, 2008 Washington DC DAR Constitution Hall
Tue May 27, 2008 Richmond, VA The National
Wed May 28, 2008 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
Fri May 30, 2008 Miami, FL The Fillmore
Sat May 31, 2008 Orlando, FL Hard Rock
Sun Jun 01, 2008 Tampa, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Wed Jun 04, 2008 San Juan, Puerto Rico Coliseo of Puerto Rico *
* the Mexico and Puerto Rico dates will be Dream Theater with special guests Between The Buried And Me (Opeth and 3 will NOT be appearing on these 2 dates)
New York progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER are set to unveil their maiden voyage of "PROGRESSIVE NATION". A package tour they will headline that will also feature the talents of OPETH, 3 and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.
The tour is the brainchild of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy who explains: "I've been wanting to assemble a package tour like this for many years now. With all of the festivals and package tours that go through America, I've been talking with our manager and agent for over 10 years now about doing something that focuses on the more progressive, musician-oriented side of hard rock and metal. I decided it was time to stop talking the talk, lace up and finally walk the walk"
While DREAM THEATER co-headlined 2005's GIGANTOUR along side MEGADETH, as well as embarking on previous co-headlining runs with both QUEENSRYCHE and JOE SATRIANI, they have primarily built their 22 year career on the road playing solely to their own audience. Portnoy comments: "I've always prided myself on personally hand picking new and exciting opening acts for DREAM THEATER in the past. Bands such as PORCUPINE TREE, SYMPHONY X, SPOCK'S BEARD, FATES WARNING, PAIN OF SALVATION and KING'S X. In all of these cases, it was important for me to pick bands that I admire and respect but also ones that I know our fans will enjoy. And I think playing with DT has helped expand all of those band's fanbases as a direct result. I am hoping PROGRESSIVE NATION will continue to do the same thing in offering an audience for more daring and experimental acts that otherwise may not get the mainstream exposure they so rightly deserve."
Joining the bill for this inaugural run is Sweden's legendary OPETH who have been enjoying an ever-growing and expanding audience of their own for many years now. DT's Roadrunner Records label-mates will be ready to unleash their new album come next spring and PROGRESSIVE NATION should be a great launching pad for their next World Tour cycle. Guitarist/Vocalist Mikael Akerfeldt adds: "We're very excited about this upcoming tour with DREAM THEATER. It will be the first tour that we're doing in support of our upcoming record, and also somewhat of a dream come true personally as I've been a fan of theirs for a long time. It's quite intimidating to be on the bill with such amazing musicians but obviously we'll try and give them a run for their money and pull out a few nice licks of our own. I guess we'll need to practice a little bit for this....how boring! Yet, I can't wait for this tour to start and I'm sure we'll have a blast with the DT guys as well as together with the other bands on the bill!"
Also on the bill with their unique blend of pop, funk and hard rock is upstate New York's 3 who issued the following statement: "3 is very pleased to announce its participation in the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour. For well over a decade DREAM THEATER has been the vanguard of progressive rock and we are completely psyched to flex with these heavyweights, playing much of our new record "The End is Begun". This package will rock and awe fans everywhere as one of the most important tours of the year. It's a progressive way of music, a progressive way of life....welcome to the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour."
North Carolina's BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME are enjoying rave reviews and critical acclaim for their latest CD "Colors" and are looking forward to sharing the stage each night with both DREAM THEATER and OPETH. Vocalist/Keyboardist Tommy Rogers comments: "We are very excited to be touring with two bands that have been such an integral part of our musical upbringing. It is a wonderful opportunity to have our music heard by new ears."
DREAM THEATER are currently in the middle of their "Chaos In Motion" World Tour which has already traveled extensively throughout Europe and North America in support of their latest Roadrunner Records CD "Systematic Chaos". The World Tour will continue throughout 2008 hitting Asia, Australia and South America before concluding with PROGRESSIVE NATION returning to North America in April/May 2008.
Portnoy hopes that this first venture of PROGRESSIVE NATION will prove to be a success that can enable himself and DREAM THEATER to continue the package into future years and begin a tradition that musicians and fans alike can count on for quality musicianship and artistic integrity on future tours.
ONE NATION, UNDER PROG...
www.progressivenation2008.com
(coming soon!)
Friday, February 8, 2008
Think About it
bastard:\bas-tərd\:Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably of Germanic origin; akin to OldFrisian bost marriage, Old English bindan to bind:
1: an illegitimate child
illegitimate:\-ji-tə-mət\:
1: not recognized as lawful offspring; specifically : born of parents not married to each other
Virgin Birith:...the Apostles' Creed professes that Jesus Christ "was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary"
Mary(Mother of Jesus):The New Testament describes her as a young maiden who conceived by the agency of the Holy Spirit whilst she was already the betrothed wife of Joseph of the House of David..
Think about it.
1: an illegitimate child
illegitimate:\-ji-tə-mət\:
1: not recognized as lawful offspring; specifically : born of parents not married to each other
Virgin Birith:...the Apostles' Creed professes that Jesus Christ "was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary"
Mary(Mother of Jesus):The New Testament describes her as a young maiden who conceived by the agency of the Holy Spirit whilst she was already the betrothed wife of Joseph of the House of David..
Think about it.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Yes
YES(1) FreeBSD General Commands Manual YES(1)
NAME
yes -- be repetitively affirmative
SYNOPSIS
yes [expletive]
DESCRIPTION
The yes utility outputs expletive, or, by default, ``y'', forever.
HISTORY
The yes command appeared in Version 32V AT&T UNIX.
FreeBSD 6.2 June 6, 1993 FreeBSD 6.2
I <3 *Nix.
NAME
yes -- be repetitively affirmative
SYNOPSIS
yes [expletive]
DESCRIPTION
The yes utility outputs expletive, or, by default, ``y'', forever.
HISTORY
The yes command appeared in Version 32V AT&T UNIX.
FreeBSD 6.2 June 6, 1993 FreeBSD 6.2
I <3 *Nix.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Wedding
I know some of you are wondering how the wedding went. Well here's how it went!
That's right bitches, that fucking good!
Thanks n4ptyme for the awesome photo-ness!
That's right bitches, that fucking good!
Thanks n4ptyme for the awesome photo-ness!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
AAA
I'm thinking we should start a group. I've brought this up to Marcus. An Atheist group, we could call it Allied Atheist Alliance, or United Atheist Alliance, or even Unified Atheist League. But all joking aside, I'd like to get a group together I was thinking like Atheist for a Secular America. We could start by discussing legislation that negatively effects Atheists and moves America to a more Sectarian nation, or at least moves towards setting up Christianity as a national religion. What do you guys think?
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