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Hello, Wayne Knight.

Hey, Aren't You... is a short (15 min) DVD extra featuring interviews with many of the actors who played supporting characters on Seinfeld and the impact the show had on their life.
posted by Room 641-A on Dec 3, 2016 - 18 comments

TV needs far more seething, devastating women like Fleabag - The creation of Phoebe Waller-Bridge (interview), Fleabag started as a finely tuned one woman play and made the jump to television, becoming "a precision black-humor mechanism" in the process.
posted by Artw on Sep 23, 2016 - 40 comments

"The most bizarre and often saddest talk show in New York City."

The Chris Gethard Show started at UCB, moved to public access (previously), and can now be seen on Fusion TV and online. It's a talk show, a call-in show, a Skype-in show, a comedy show, an audience-participation show, and a grand, weird, and delightful tv experiment that also isn't afraid to explore mental health issues (previously - cw: suicide.) Season 1 full episodes (22:00 ea.). Season 2 full episodes (44:00 ea.). Wikipedia List of show regulars, characters, and celeb guests. [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on Jun 1, 2016 - 14 comments

Highlights from Key & Peele's incredible run

In its all-too-brief 3½ year run, Comedy Central's sketch comedy powerhouse Key & Peele burned brightly, leavening Peabody-award-winning social commentary with sublime silliness and Hollywood-quality production values, all centered on the impeccable character acting of co-stars Jordan (Peele) and Keegan-Michael (Key). By the time its end was announced, characters like the Substitute Teacher, the East/West College Bowl players, and Obama's Anger Translator had captured the popular consciousness, while skits like TeachingCenter and Negrotown deftly spotlighted our most pressing problems. With the finale airing tonight, and the dynamic duo free to tackle other projects, why not revisit the program's concentrated brilliance in the form of ~100 of their very best short bits available on the web, sorted loosely by topic. [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Sep 9, 2015 - 76 comments

Peter Dinklage + Coldplay, together at last

Game of Thrones: The Musical – Peter Dinklage Teaser [YouTube] - one of a series of songs for a humorous musical send-up of Game of Thrones. It's all for Red Nose Day in the States (May 21, 2015, 8 p.m., NBC). More on Red Nose Day from the NBC website for the event that raises money for charity; you can read more about Comic Relief and the most recent Red Nose Day in Britain at Wikipedia (and not forgetting the Comic Relief UK website). Previously: 1, 2
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome on May 19, 2015 - 10 comments

The unsung heroine of ‘Late Night with David Letterman’

"I had Dave’s voice all analyzed and figured out, because not only did I live with him, but I was preoccupied with creating a show that would please him. Nowadays we call that sort of thing “co-dependence.” But in those days I simply called it “being head writer.”.
Mike Sacks' [previously] extended interview with Late Night‘s original head writer, Merrill Markoe.
posted by Room 641-A on May 12, 2015 - 42 comments

Who better to host a nature show about animals than a Dogg?

Last year Jimmy Kimmel teamed up with Snoop Dogg to produce the nature series, Plizzanet Earth. In the latest episode, Snoop Dogg tackles Otters vs. Crocs. (Mostly bleeped but probably NSFW for a few people.) [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on Mar 6, 2015 - 9 comments

It's a great day for America, everybody!

Tonight Craig Ferguson will host The Late Late Show for the last time and wrap up with an interview with Jay Leno. If you can't stay up late enough to watch it live, you can stream it tomorrow (at least in the USA.) [more inside]
posted by pwb503 on Dec 19, 2014 - 36 comments

"Stephen Colbert": Great host? Or *the greatest* host?

Tonight! He's "a well-meaning, poorly informed, high-status idiot." An it-getter. A knight. A doctor (of fine arts). A Real American Hero. And after tonight, his arched eyebrow of justice will never again grace American television screens in quite the same way. "Stephen Colbert": a brief retrospective. Truthiness - The White House Correspondents' Dinner - Better Know a District - Formidable Opponent - Tek Jansen - Papa Bear - I Am America (And So Can You!) - Americone Dream - The ThreatDown - Late Night Fight! - Testifying to Congress - The Rally to Restore Sanity - Colbert Super PAC - Maurice Sendak - Wheat Thins - Lorna Colbert - Tolkien-off - Ask a Grown Man - The Decree. So much more inside. [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Dec 18, 2014 - 133 comments

John is the new Jon

With a combination of humor and fearlessness, Last Week Tonight has done an unlikely thing: spurred action. John Oliver’s segment on net neutrality this past June perfectly summed up what his HBO show Last Week Tonight is so good at: transcending apathy. It’s an ingenious formula that’s making a difference in the real world. “Making a difference” isn’t hyperbole. The FCC’s website actually crashed from overwhelming web traffic the day after Oliver’s segment originally aired. The Atlantic looks at How John Oliver Beats Apathy.
  • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, previously
  • John Oliver on net neutrality, previously
  • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on FanFare

posted by Room 641-A on Aug 16, 2014 - 89 comments

"You can sort your life out anytime, the pub closes in five hours."

"Surprisingly, Black Books has no affliction with the BBC whatsoever; created by Dylan Moran (who also plays the lead) and Graham Linehan, the show was filmed at Teddington Studios and broadcast on Channel 4. It centers around Bernard Black (Dylan Moran), the careless, grumpy, wine-inhaling owner of Black Books, his friend Fran (Tamsin Greig) and his assistant shop keeper Manny (Bill Bailey). Specked with a few fun cameos by people not yet famous at the time, this show is a hilarious roller coaster ride that will make you laugh until you cry." Black Books: 4 Reasons the British Sitcom Remains a Classic [more inside]
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome on Aug 6, 2014 - 90 comments

"The Demo" [SLYT] is the original pilot episode of the animated tv show, Bob's Burger's (previously).The theme remains the same, although the art style is a bit rough. The plot is exactly the same as the first episode, "Human Flesh", with minor differences in animation and timing. Oh, and Tina was originally a Daniel! [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on May 30, 2014 - 23 comments

I bet this FPP is even scarier inside!

"Looking back on it, one of the things that's crazy is I don't think I even realized that first of all, Joe Flaherty is supposed to be a vampire but he's howling like a werewolf. [laughs] I just took that for granted, and it must've been years until I saw it and was like "Wait a minute, that's a joke!" Furthermore, Count Floyd's always wearing a turtleneck which is the least vampire thing ever." "Splitsider kicks off its new column, Sketch Anatomy, with television writer Bill Oakley breaking down SCTV’s "Dr. Tongue’s Evil House of Pancakes" (previously). Oww owww oowoooooo!!!
posted by Room 641-A on May 20, 2014 - 73 comments

Matt Berry is the Toast of London

Toast Of London stars Matt Berry (IT Crowd, Snuff Box, Garth Marenghi’s Dark Place) as troubled theatre actor Steven Toast, an eccentric middle-aged actor with a chequered past who spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on it. With a recent divorce, a highly controversial play to perform every night, a shell shocked army officer for a brother and an audition in a prison - it’s turning into another very busy day for Toast in this, the pilot episode for the Channel 4 series. [SLYT] [NSFW] [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on Dec 31, 2013 - 25 comments

This ain't chemistry. This is Art.

With the momentous series finale of Breaking Bad just hours away, fans of the show are hungry for something, anything to wile away the time before the epic conclusion tonight. So why not kick back and chew the fat with your fellow MeFites with the help of a little tool I like to call "The Periodic Table of Breaking Bad." [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Sep 29, 2013 - 974 comments

If you were watching late-night television in July 1998 you may have seen the half-hour informercial parody that the Beastie Boys produced to promote their upcoming album, Hello Nasty. The ad features Mike D, MCA , and Ad-Rock taking on roles to shill everything from the services of phone psychics to get-rich-quick scams to a food processor that plays songs from the upcoming LP. (Warning: video auto-loads.) [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on May 22, 2013 - 8 comments

The Seventh Voyage of Ijon Tichy, by Stanislaw Lem

It was on a Monday, April second - I was cruising in the vicinity of Betelgeuse - when a meteor no larger than a lima bean pierced the hull, shattered the drive regulator and part of the rudder, as a result of which the rocket lost all maneuverability. [more inside]
posted by Egg Shen on Oct 6, 2012 - 40 comments

Lucy got some 'splaining to do

Ever had one of those nights that made you think about giving up drinking? Lucy Spraggan says it leads her to Beer Fear. (DLYT) [more inside]
posted by notashroom on Aug 31, 2012 - 20 comments

My Name is John Daker

John Daker is going to sing a song that's very popular nowadays, it's Christ The Lord Is Risen Today, and he's going to do Amore too, okay? There is a subtitled and animated version also.
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 on Aug 3, 2012 - 35 comments

If it's out there, it's in here.

Ding! Furniture stripping. Rock drills. Herbs. Die casting. Dumbwaiters. Conductive shoes. Vanity cases. Civil engineers. If it's out there, it's in here. [MLYT] [more inside]
posted by Orinda on Dec 11, 2011 - 4 comments

Box o' Yuks

Metafilter has debated the necessity of the laugh track before; we even got called out by Craig Ferguson for allegedly mistaking a live studio audience for canned laughter. But do you know the history of the laugh track? (previously) [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi on Sep 28, 2011 - 115 comments

Food Network Humor

Food Network Humor (previously)
posted by Trurl on Aug 3, 2011 - 61 comments

Orange you glad you got your Nickelodeon?

Two and a half years ago, we explored the early history of Cartoon Network... but it wasn't the only player in the youth television game. As a matter of fact, Fred Seibert -- the man responsible for the most inventive projects discussed in that post -- first stretched his creative legs at the network's truly venerable forerunner: Nickelodeon. Founded as Pinwheel, a six-hour block on Warner Cable's innovative QUBE system, this humble channel struggled for years before Seibert's innovative branding work transformed it into a national icon and capstone of a media empire. Much has changed since then, from the mascots and game shows to the versatile orange "splat." But starting tonight in response to popular demand, the network is looking back with a summer programming block dedicated to the greatest hits of the 1990s, including Hey Arnold!, Rocko's Modern Life, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Double Dare, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Legends of the Hidden Temple, and All That. To celebrate, look inside for the complete story of the early days of the network that incensed the religious right, brought doo-wop to television, and slimed a million fans -- the golden age of Nickelodeon. (warning: monster post inside) [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Jul 25, 2011 - 116 comments

"Don't steal from *this* show! That's like taking pants from a hobo!"

After Kad & Olivier sign off and the Satisfaction production logo fades, viewing audiences are oftentimes treated to a cold open of an empty talk show set... one that quickly becomes the impromptu dance floor for a shameless Frenchman making an absolute giddy fool of himself while lip-syncing pop songs alongside a menagerie of... wait, *what*?! That's right. The Late Late Show's Craig Ferguson appears to have a not-so-secret French admirer -- one who's not above ripping off both his opening titles and his signature dance sequences (including the iconic animal puppets): "ABC" by The Jackson 5, "Flashdance" by Irene Cara, "On the Floor" by Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull, "Waka Waka" by Shakira, "Men in Black" by Will Smith, "Let's All Chant" by the Michael Zager Band, "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!, "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls, and "Vive Le Vent (Jingle Bells)" by Tino Rossi. Luckily, Ferguson's sense of showmanship is more prodigious than litigious -- he responded to Arthur's "homáge" by booking a pair of translatlantic crossover shows, with Arthur visiting LA that week and Ferguson flying out to Paris just last month. Video of both shows (plus lots more) inside! [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Jul 11, 2011 - 12 comments

Everything's made up, and the points don't matter

Years after its final broadcast, the award-winning, pond-hopping, cult comedy hit Whose Line is it Anyway? is returning to television! Sort of! Tonight in just a few minutes, Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza (promo, sample segment) makes its debut on GSN, reuniting Carey with popular "Whosers" Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood, Wayne Brady, and many more. Though the show will air every weekday, you don't have to wait around for new episodes to get your improv fix -- in spite of the lack of DVD box sets, there's a veritable treasure trove of past content available free from multiple online sources, including the complete run of the American Whose Line on both YouTube and fansite WatchWLIIA along with every episode of the original UK run from Channel4's official YouTube channel and their streaming video site 4oD. Too much content? Look inside for selections of the show's most hilarious moments as sampled from the show's burgeoning TVTropes entry. See also: Fan guide - American episode guide (UK version) - List of game types [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Apr 11, 2011 - 49 comments

“Toro is junk food for low income earners.”

"The Japanese Tradition" was a series of nine short, parody "How To" videos that gently mocked the formality of Japanese culture, from comedy duo Rahmens (ラーメンズ) and Japan Culture Lab. They're available on DVD, but nearly all of them can be seen on YouTube, including Sushi and Ocha (tea). [more inside]
posted by zarq on Aug 25, 2010 - 54 comments

Q to the E to the D

Futurama has always been a haven for geek humor, but last week's episode "The Prisoner of Benda" pushed things to the next level. First hinted at in an American Physical Society interview with showrunner David X. Cohen (previously), staff writer and mathematics Ph.D. Ken Keeler devised a novel mathematical proof based on group theory to resolve the logic puzzle spawned by the episode's brain-swapping (but no backsies!) conceit. Curious how it works? Read the proof (in the show or in plain text), then see it in action using this handy chart. Too much math for a lazy Sunday? Then entertain your brain with lengthy clips from the episode -- including two of the funniest moments in the series in the span of two minutes.
posted by Rhaomi on Aug 22, 2010 - 130 comments

The Best Scene Wasn't Broadcast

A sublime prank on an SNL audience: Zach Galifianakis shaves his beard (SLHP).
posted by Chinese Jet Pilot on Mar 8, 2010 - 48 comments

And they say there's nothing good on TV...

[NSFW]Concrete TV -- bringing you an audiovisual mashup of pornography, drugs, violence, rock'n'roll, the 1980's, and humor** -- via NYC Public Access Channel 67, Friday nights at 1:30 AM.
posted by not_on_display on Mar 5, 2010 - 22 comments

Enter the wonderful world of Wonderglen Productions
posted by Navelgazer on Dec 7, 2008 - 8 comments

Debralyn: 'Tween time tester

Photos of TV On his blog, Mike Sacks has posted photographs taken from TV. via
posted by degoao on May 21, 2008 - 24 comments

Wear your pants high, Simon!

Channel 4's Star Stories! exposes the truths behind the rising & falling of some of your favo(u)rite celebrities: Madonna, Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, George Michaels, Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta Jones, Posh and Becks, and Take That. Partial episodes: Brad/Jen/Angelina and Jude Law. Occasionally NSFW (language/simulated sex)
posted by miss lynnster on Aug 20, 2007 - 25 comments

Media Flame-War!

First National Lampoon does a "parody" of the bumps on Cartoon Network's popular Adult Swim programming block. Then G4's Attack of the Show responded (and the editor of the Lampoon's site responds in the comments -- look for posts by JayPink), and then Adult Swim themselves did on Sunday (Flash re-creation of the aired bump). Main link NSFW/those with a sense of humor
posted by Rev. Syung Myung Me on Aug 9, 2005 - 61 comments

A Muppet Christmas with Zbigniew Brzezinski (1978)

The Ten Least Successful Holiday Specials of All Time. From An Algonquin Round Table Christmas to Noam Chomsky: Deconstructing Christmas, these are the worst Christmas specials ever. I'd pay good money to see the Ayn Rand one for real.
posted by apathy0o0 on Dec 4, 2004 - 44 comments

Any experts out there? Have you been asked to do a show, called "The Debate Show" on "an MTV network"? Well look out: IT'S A TRAP! "The Debate Show" is actually a new Comedy Central program called Crossballs, a "smart, comedic spoof of programs such as Crossfire, Hardball with Chris Matthews, and the entire Fox News Network..." A second amendment activist emerged from a taping with extremely twisted knickers, whilst a privacy advocate barely escaped (this account via bOINGbOING). I'm torn: part of me wants to see the show, and part of me wants to see if enough attention on the web can ruin it...
posted by PinkStainlessTail on Jun 21, 2004 - 62 comments

Pepsi Blue Filter

Discovery Network has some amusing new commercials. (click "Watch the TV spots", lower-left). My favorite? Milk truck!
posted by mr_crash_davis on May 28, 2004 - 13 comments

and here I thought languagehat had coined the term

Pancake Mountain presents Ian MacKaye performing "Vowel Movement" for the kiddies. As a friend said, this site has "pancakes and indie rock and bob mould as a corporate goon all in one package." [via sullivan]
posted by ifjuly on Apr 8, 2004 - 14 comments

Can you spell Innuendo, children?

Rainbow Innuendo Episode Evidentially Rainbow was a children's show in Britain (Canada?) in the Late 70's - early 80's. (I never heard of it till now here in Ohio.) Anyway, wether this went on the air or whether it was just a gag reel for the cast and crew... I doubt anyone will know. I went out and found the full 16MB MPEG version for downloading, because I love ya. Must be seen to believed. Possibly NSFW. Maybe. Can't believe your ears/eyes? Want to see the script? Here ya go.
posted by Dome-O-Rama on Feb 26, 2004 - 11 comments

A group of nearby spaceships are not all oriented exacly like each other, in an upwards position.

Things We Will Never See On Star Trek
posted by Orange Goblin on Feb 5, 2004 - 39 comments

Ripped Straight From The Coloring Book

"After all Law & Order has done for us, I feel it's the least I can do for Law & Order" Well it's about damn time! Yes, it's Law & Order:Artistic Intent. I dare say that Jerry Orbach hasn't looked this good since Dirty Dancing. Don't leave your kids out, they'll have a great afternoon with the Law & Order Coloring Book. I eagerly await a similarly themed L. A. Law or Hillstreet Blues exhibition.
posted by Stan Chin on Aug 29, 2003 - 27 comments

Praise be to David Letterman for tonight's Late Show. Questioning himself the appropriateness of returning to the air, there he was--the man famed for his sarcasm and goofy antics--addressing his audience like a wounded child, completely bewildered, emotional, fighting back tears. And then the sight of Dan Rather sobbing despite himself and then apologzing---it was enough to ravage any audience. Perhaps, for the first time in a while, television didn't appeal to our lowest common demoninator but, instead, sought to raise us up and appeal to our humanity. Thanks Dave.
posted by adrober on Sep 17, 2001 - 59 comments

Is American TV funnier than British TV?

Is American TV funnier than British TV? Who watches both? I really don't know but describing American comedies as "machine-tooled one-liners" is pretty damn accurate. (via boingboing.net)
posted by skallas on Aug 25, 2001 - 38 comments

Bush: 342 / Gore: 224

Bush: 342 / Gore: 224
Bush leads Gore in the number of jokes made about him on late night talk shows.
posted by tamim on Sep 19, 2000 - 0 comments

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Released: 2015, Inferno Records
Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewer: Waspman

Young French metallians Elvenstorm got some positive press for 2014’s BLOOD LEADS TO GLORY release, including here at Metal Rules, so I guess they’ve decided to capitalize on that with a quick-hit EP to keep their name in fans’ minds. That’s actually a cool old-school mentality. Also cool, and old-school is the band’s sound, which is pure thrashy speed/power metal just like you could have heard back in 1986, except topped off by some nicely aggressive female vocals from Laura Ferreux.

As I said, SOULREAPER is a quick-release EP that highlights two new songs from the band, and two cover songs, one of Slayer classic “Black Magic”, and one from long-gone German warriors Heaven’s Gate (“Tyrants”). Between these four songs, this might be one of the fastest EPs in recent memory as each song just rips. The title cut is easily my favorite, featuring a blistering riff and an infectious shout-along chorus. Placed as the opening track of the EP, this song just instantly rips your head off. “Sworn to the Dark” is the other original cut and it’s also a high-speed shredder in the same vein as the title track and keeps your head banging.

The cover songs are a real treat. I can’t think of too many memorable covers of “Black Magic”, but Elvenstorm pull it off with ease. It’s cool that they’ve chosen a less iconic Slayer song. “Tyrants” is a song I’ve never heard before, as Heaven’s Gate passed my notice during the decade or so of activity. Judging by the quality of this song though, they’re a band I may have to check out.

All in all, this release is a fast metal fix – literally and figuratively! Each song just comes in, kicks ass, and slams the door, leaving no room for argument. Definitely worth checking out!
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1) Soulreaper
2) Sworn to the Dark
3) Tyrants (Heaven’s Gate cover)
4) Black Magic (Slayer cover)

Laura Ferreux: Vocals
Michael Hellstrom: Guitar
Amphycion: Bass
Felix Borner: Drums

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Brian Eschbach: Guitar, Vocals
Trevor Strnad: Vocals
Ryan Knight: Guitar
Max Lavelle: Bass Guitar
Alan Cassidy: Drums

The problem of dropping a record as career-defining as 2013′s Everblack is that the bar is set so high following it up is a galling task. That The Black Dahlia Murder‘s response to such a challenge comes in the form of the devastating Abysmal serves to once again demonstrate why they are considered one of the most vital bands in contemporary death metal. “Once the record started to come together we knew it was going to be something special,” states vocalist Trevor Strnad. “It’s more urgent, it has more dynamics, it’s a more emotive record, and it has a more raw, angry sound to it. It’s still million mile-per-hour death metal, but when you invest so much thought and emotion into what you’re creating you end up with a record that does stand out, and we can hold our heads up high and say yeah, this is our best work.

Since 2001, the Michigan quintet have focused their efforts on writing music that embraces all the finest qualities of melodic death metal yet does not shackle them, giving them room to constantly evolve and grow as musicians. With Abysmal the band have once again progressed while retaining the signature sound that has won them their devoted legion of fans, and making it clear that their best is not in their past. “I still love Everblack and everything we achieved when touring it, and in fact going into that record we faced a massive challenge in following up Ritual (2011), which had also been huge for us. Having two records in a row connect with fans in such a way was amazing, but definitely piled on the pressure going into this new one, because we don’t want to let them down, and we don’t want to let ourselves down. But we learned a lot in making those two records, and we brought that into Abysmal. We know we can take people’s heads off playing super fast, but that doesn’t always give listeners something to really chew on. We’ve learned to focus on creating some drama, interesting dynamics, and most importantly really investing time in thinking about how different parts of songs will make you feel.” While crushingly violent, Abysmal is certainly a long way from being a two-dimensional blast-fest. Often evoking potent melancholy or icy unease, tragedy and apocalyptic gloom also insinuate into the songs alongside the all-out fury, for make no mistake, while this record boasts a variety of dark and atmospheric moods the band have perhaps never sounded so downright pissed. The likes of “Re-Faced” and “Threat Level Number Three” are purpose built to incite chaos, and some of the fastest material the band has ever unleashed explodes from the likes of opener “Receipt“, “Asylum“, and the haunting title track. This can largely be credited to drummer Alan Cassidy, who joined the band in 2013. “With both Alan and Max (Lavelle, bass) new to the band there was a lot of speculation ahead of dropping Everblack, and though we knew we had a great record it was nice to prove the naysayers wrong. This time out Alan was really able to stamp his identity on the record, and yeah, there was a point where Brian (Eschbach, guitar) said level with me dude: just how fast can you go? And Alan unleashed this thing and we were like okay, let’s go faster than we’ve ever gone then!” Strnad laughs. “But it’s not just that, he’s injected so much style into everything. He writes really interesting fills, and he cares about having variety and really speaking with what he’s doing, and he was involved with the song writing more than any other drummer has been in a long time.” Strnad is just as keen to sing the praises of Lavelle, who also made a more substantial contribution to the record than he did to its predecessor. “We look back on every record and say we need more bass, and Max is a really prevalent part of things live, so we wanted to have that come across more, and he totally nailed it. It’s definitely a dirtier bass sound than we’ve ever had too, which sounds more wild, more live, and adds to the punch.” Guitarists Eschbach and Ryan Knight bring a cavalcade of riffs to the table, upping the stakes in technicality, melody, and sheer blunt force trauma, letting intoxicating flavors of black metal and NWOBHM creep into the vicious assault, and Knight’s soloing is at a point where Strnad believes his name should rightfully be thrown in amongst the genre’s most prominent shredders. “With every album we allow a bit more time for him to solo and just totally own it, and when he nails it he’s really at that Megadeth Rust In Peace level. I do think he deserves to be spoken about in the circles of great metal guitar players. Marty Friedman should buy Ryan a beer, I think, and I genuinely don’t see that as something really out of the ballpark.

Of course, Strnad’s own contributions are a vital aspect of every TBDM album, and he once again delivers, both in regards to his lyrics and caustic vocals. While his lyrical inspiration remains primarily rooted in horror and the macabre, on Abysmal the theme of hell is prominent, whether it be a literal hell, figurative, or personal one. “Stygiophobic“, for instance, which is a slower, crunchy, doom-inflected dirge, sees him focusing on those who are irrationally afraid of hell. “These people spend their every waking moment thinking of going to hell, and every time they go to sleep they see all their friends burning in hell, and this obsession has become a debilitating psychological condition, which is awful, and interesting.” Alongside this, on the scathing “Threat Level Number Three” Strnad goes inside the mind of a “recidivist rapist molester, who has been chemically castrated, focusing on his internal dialogue as he’s trying to reenter society.” He explores more fantastic subjects, such as the cruelty and violence of Vlad The Impaler – the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula – in the more melancholic “Vlad, Son Of The Dragon“, and he also reflects on issues that have affected him more personally, allowing himself some form of catharsis, most notably on “Receipt” and the title track. However, while despair, isolation, and thoughts of suicide haunt these songs, on burly closer “That Cannot Die Which Eternally Is Dead” he pushes the band’s perseverance in the faces of those who might consider counting them out. “What I’m saying in that song is that we can’t be stopped by normal means. No matter what kind of challenge or roadblock we face we’ll just keep coming, and I think by now our fans know that.

In tracking the record, the band re-enlisted producer Mark Lewis (Cannibal Corpse, Whitechapel) and former bass player Ryan Williams, who also helped engineer Everblack, their intent to get away from the overt sonic sterility affecting far too many contemporary metal albums. This is a prominent factor in why the record sounds as angry as it does, the band focusing on capturing a raw, live sound that doesn’t always strive for absolute perfection. “We wanted a sound that would show we’re actually human beings, and not just computers playing death metal. We were not going to resample the drums, sound-replace or quantize anything. We didn’t want to have the exact same drum sound as every single freaking band seems to have right now, and that’s why essentially going backwards was going forwards for us. The guys have the chops to do it, so it’s not like we need to lean on Pro-Tools to make an album, and I think it’s the most energetic thing we’ve done since the very first record, Unhallowed (2003), which had a similar live feel.” As always, artwork was of great importance in expressing the band’s vision, and this time they turned to Russian artist Daemorph, who is known for his work in the brutal death metal community. “Again, I was a little unsure quite how we would follow up Everblack, because the artwork Nicholas Keller did was incredible. But we told Daemorph we wanted something that really looked like hell, and he went above and beyond. The first time I saw it I was like yep, that’s hell, and I know I definitely don’t want to go there!

At this stage in the game, with typically modest aspirations, Strnad is more interested in maintaining their longevity than shifting records, and if the band never gets any bigger than they are right now he will “die happy a hundred times over“. However, this does not mean there is anything even vaguely resembling an end in sight. “We’re still young at heart and I feel like the evolution of the band still has a long way to go. I don’t see a ceiling on what we can do, and there will be no end. It’s just going to be a constant ongoing fight to make better music and be a better band, and it’s always going to be time to kick ass.

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5. Chains Around You (5:06)
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10. I Came To Rock (5:13)

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Helcaraxe Announces New Line Up

Vocalist Jesse Traynor from the NJ metal band, Helcaraxe, has issued the following update:

"First, I want to announce our new member, drummer Mike Donatelli. Three of us have played with him in the past and he is a crushing, talented drummer, who has now rounded out our full line-up. With Mike on board, we'll now be able to play out live. I'm not sure which of you are excited to see us, but I assure you, you will not be disappointed."

"I uploaded some songs today that haven't been on our myspace before. One is 'Litany of the False God' from our debut cd, ‘Triumph and Revenge.’ The other is 'Vengeance at Orodruin' from the ‘No God To Save You’ ep from last year. We have a ton of new recorded material, but I'm going to hold off on putting that online until we at least figure out a release date."

"The artwork, layout, and recording is all complete for our second full length, 'BROADSWORD.' I expect that it will go to press shortly!! If you haven't seen the artwork yet, check it out in our pictures. The painting was done by Alan Lathwell, a fantasy artist and it represents the music perfectly."

The music is also fully recorded for our split with dark death metallers Father Befouled. It is by far our darkest and most crushing material yet. There is also a fucking destructive cover of an Amorphis track from the Karelian Isthmus record we have completed!"

"And lastly, we are writing and recording new material for a split 7" record with another band, as well as a new EP! More details to come when I have them. Hails and thanks for all the support, you fucking death metal maniacs!"

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CAGLCC and Metro DC PFLAG offer annual soirees, with new twists and new leaders

Washington knows galas, from national organizations’ star-studded dinners to embassies’ glittery fetes. But there’s something possibly dearer for locals when the homegrown groups step into the spotlight, as two will this weekend.

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First up is the Friday, April 9, Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce‘s (née Potomac Executive Network) 20th Anniversary and Awards Dinner.

“There will be noticeable differences from years past,” says the chamber’s first executive director, Mark Guenther, who is quick to point out that the event will mark his 109th day as the group’s e.d. (But who’s counting?) “We added an entire third act.”

If the first act is the silent auction and the second the dinner and awards ceremony, he explains, the new third act is the after-party with dancing, a DJ, champagne, chocolate and a barista.

“I think when all is said and done, it’ll be an event that people will be talking about,” Guenther assures.

The awardees may even be talking about it for years. They are David von Storch, winning the Excellence in Business award; Cathy Renna for Business Leadership; Thomas Sanchez as Emerging Entrepreneur; Jonathan Blumenthal as the Paul Ludeman Volunteer of the Year; Bob Summersgill for Community Advocacy; and Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, as Corporate Partner of the Year.

Then, on Saturday, April 10, it’s time for the nation’s largest chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Gays and Lesbians (PFLAG), Metro DC PFLAG, to hold its 13th Annual Honors Gala & Silent Auction. The name is something of a misnomer in 2010, however, as the organization will be adding a live auction into Saturday’s mix.

“It will be our first-ever live auction,” says Bill Briggs who, like Guenther, will be marking his organization’s first gala with him in the executive director’s seat. Some exciting items to bid on this year are a signed guitar from k.d. lang and lunch with Judy Shepard.

The chapter will be honoring the family of Brian Picone, a popular Falls Church gay youth who died in October 2009, with its Affirmation Award; KPMG with the Corporate Award; the Whitman-Walker Clinic with a Community Award; and the Virginia Episcopal Theological Seminary with its Faith In Action Award.

Another new twist for Metro DC PFLAG this year is a pre-gala pizza party for youth younger than 21, featuring the gala’s headliner, Mike Manning of MTV’s Real World: Washington D.C. Briggs says he hopes that similar, pre-gala events for youth will continue to be a component of the annual bash.

Sweating over his speech, however, is likely something Briggs could do without — even if he was already on the finishing touches Tuesday, with days to spare. His theme? “Affirmation. Affirmation at home, in the community or places of worship; feeling affirmed and loved unconditionally, wherever you are.”

The Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Anniversary and Awards Dinner, Friday, April 9, runs from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Mandarin Oriental, 1330 Maryland Ave. SW. Individual, non-member tickets are $195, available online at

Metro DC PFLAG’s 13th Annual Honors Gala & Silent Auction, Saturday, April 10, begins at 6 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St. NW. Tickets start at $175, available online at or by calling 202-638-3852. There is no cost for the youth event with Mike Manning, also Saturday, noon to 2 p.m., at the HRC Equality Forum, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW, co-sponsored by HRC, the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League and the Youth Pride Alliance.

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Mexico is first in line to benefit from rising labor costs in China.

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China’s mandate to empower its domestic consumers through wage increases will bear significant fruit a world away, in the factories of Mexico. The importance of the manufacturing industry to Mexico’s economy has been well documented this year, as its recovery has pulled the country out of its deepest recession in decades. Being the single most important driver of the Mexican economy, the long-term potential of Mexico’s manufacturing industry should be a key consideration influencing growth expectations of both B2B and B2C companies, and with the industry well-positioned to capitalize on rising costs in China, Mexico’s manufacturing industry is here to stay.

Looking over the past 15 years, the cost difference to manufacturers between low-wage Mexico and lower-wage China has been narrowing at an ever-accelerating pace.  In 1996, Chinese labor cost about one-third of Mexican labor. In 2009, Chinese labor cost about half of Mexico’s—$1.69 per hour, on average, compared to $3.46 per hour in Mexico. By 2012, hiring a Chinese worker will cost about 85 percent of what it costs to hire a Mexican worker. Looking at changes in unit labor costs in each country, China’s labor costs are expected to increase steadily by around 5-7 percent per year through 2014, while the rate of growth of unit labor costs is decreasing in Mexico.

Before the downturn, a number of companies chose to shift manufacturing to Mexico from across the Pacific, driven by skyrocketing shipping costs. As soon as oil prices fell and the downturn set in, companies shifted their focus back to the east in search of lower costs.  However, in the wake of the economic downturn, China decided it wanted to be more than the factory to the world and began raising minimum wages to fuel its middle class. This trend, coupled with the expected long-term appreciation of the renminbi, is cutting China’s cost advantage over Mexico, and unlike the trend we saw a few years ago, this rise in prices is secular.

Those with longer memories will remember that Mexico’s manufacturing industry was once equated with low-cost, low-skilled production in assembly plants along the U.S. border, known as maquiladoras. But Mexico’s manufacturing has moved up the value chain; having established itself as an auto-manufacturing hub over the past decade, it is now becoming an increasingly attractive destination for hi-tech electronics and white goods manufacturing.

Automotive companies have already made big investments in Mexico this year: for instance, Volkswagen recently announced that the Jetta model will be produced exclusively by its Mexico plant. But there’s also been talk from hi-tech manufacturers such as Flextronics and LG about how rising wages in China are making Mexico more attractive.

There are many low cost manufacturing alternatives to China: India, Thailand, Central America, and Vietnam to name a few. One might wonder what Mexico possesses that these countries do not. This is where the fundamentals of Mexico’s manufacturing industry come in.  There are four key advantages that make Mexico an attractive venue for manufacturing.

Mexico’s labor force is relatively inexpensive, but seasoned in the manufacturing industry.  Executives often cite a deep pool of qualified management professionals who are often bilingual, easing day-to-day communication.

Mexico’s proximity to North and South America is also an advantage; orders can be filled in half the time that is generally required when sourcing from China. In times when demand can fluctuate wildly, the ability to respond quickly to changing market conditions can be critical.
Manufacturing in Mexico is also a hedge against rising shipping costs. As fuel and transportation costs rise, labor cost savings in China and other cheap manufacturing destinations will be offset.

The final advantage is Mexico’s participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement. This means that import duties are cheaper, the customs process is simple, and conflict resolution is more straightforward than with China or Brazil.

To summarize, Mexico is first in line to benefit from rising labor costs in China, particularly as low-cost production remains a mandate. Solid fundamentals and a steady climb up the value chain will ensure Mexico’s importance as a manufacturing hub in the Western hemisphere. And unlike other times, when companies have looked to Mexico for a reprieve from rising shipping costs, this trend will not be subject to the changing tides of oil prices. Given the importance of the industry to Mexico’s overall economic trajectory, this is a positive indicator of Mexico’s long-term success.

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Francoise Ernestine (Nanny) Prevost, of Calgary, passed away at the Sarcee Long-Term Care Centre (Carewest) on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at the age of 94 years.

Francoise was born on October 18, 1910 in MontrÚal, QC where she met and married Walter Livingston in 1934 and was widowed in 1954. It was during this time that she gave birth to Vivian, Monica, John, Arthur, Robert, and Richard. She remarried in 1962 to Gerald Prevost and widowed in 1970. She then moved to Atlanta, GA with her brother Richard and they travelled extensively for twenty years. In 1990 she returned to MontrÚal. Frances was most happy when she was surrounded by her family which included fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Frances kept many enduring friendships from her travels including her nine brothers and sisters. Over the years, Frances enjoyed singing in church choirs and maintained her membership in bowling leagues wherever she happened to live. The favourite memories of Frances are of her dancing to the music of her daughters and sons.

Frances is survived by her grandchildren and their families, Michael and Lucy Dubeau, Linda and Brian Penning, Vivian and Sean Duffy, Pierre Dubeau, Diane and Ric Huber, Karen and Gerry Maddock, Steve Livingston, Scott Livingston, Angie and Stan George, Lee Livingston, Danny and Marleen Livingston, Nancy Davin and Greg and Kim Davin. She also leaves to mourn, her only surviving sister Renee. Frances was predeceased by her son John Livingston; her daughter Vivian Dubeau; and her grandchildren, Claude Dubeau and Kim Livingston.

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Most artists are defined by their songs. That's certainly the case with Billy Joel. Though some would dismiss him as merely another pop artifact, Joel has written songs that have become even more resilient with time. His recordings reflect the drive and defiance of a man who is far more authentic than most singer/songwriters ever allow themselves to be.

During the two-plus hours he held court at the American Airlines Arena in Miami this past Saturday, it became increasingly clear that the songs he sang so early on in his career had not only aged well and become familiar anthems but were also prophetic pronouncements both he and his audience could continue to reference well over 40 years after their initial inception.

"Sing me a song, I'm the piano man," Joel sang so knowingly, causing the crowd to not only howl with devotion but also to sing along so sweetly. In this case, it became a communal, and quite emotional, experience. In fact, practically every song was something akin to a campfire sing-along. Except here there was no campfire, and instead of a few intrepid souls out in the wild, there were more than 20,000 strong, joining in on every word as this venerable entertainer led the charge.

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That common bond made for several high points in the performance. The opening charge of "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" was one, of course. And then the ode to the Big Apple, "New York State of Mind," drove the many native New Yorkers in attendance to echo the same enthusiasm as Miamians displayed for the first tune. There was a beautiful solo piano read of "She's Always a Woman," which brought some to tears.

Gloria Estefan and Shane Battier even showed up.
Gloria Estefan and Shane Battier even showed up.
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Other notable moments included a revved-up version of the blue-collar offering "Allentown," a rocking "the River of Dreams" interspersed with a perfect "A Hard Day's Night," and, oddly enough, a roadie's rendition of AC/DC's "Highway to Hell," which seemed a completely strange respite and yet also proved that the seniors in the audience were still rarin' to rock.

"I don't care what they say anymore, this is my life," Joel sang, and the lyric seemed all too apt. Nearly a quarter century after releasing his last album, Billy Joel has nothing left to prove. Despite the wrecked romances, wrecked cars, time spent in rehab, and all the other mistrials that landed him on the front pages of the tabloids, he can still command a sell-out show and inspire the crowd's abject devotion. "You may be right, I may be crazy, but it just may be a loooonatic you're looking for," he wailed as the crowd sang along, everyone putting emphasis on that last line.

It was, in fact, a perfect concert, built on perfect pop songs (has there ever been a better-constructed song cycle than the glorious "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant," one that takes its listeners from a romantic facade to full-flight rock?).

Billy Joel Inspired Plenty of Singing Along at Miami's American Airlines Arena, January 31
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Note-for-note renditions captured every nuance, all presided over by an artist so credible and creative, he knows exactly how to please. Given the fact he's performed these songs thousands of times over the past 40 years, how is it he and the band can still look like they're having such fun? Joel definitely seemed to be enjoying himself, giving knowing nods to the audience, smiling broadly when they did a particularly good job of repeating the words, and even taking some shots at his own expense. "I look just like my dad now," he lamented after glancing at himself on the giant screen behind the stage. "I never wanted to look like my dad!"

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Likewise, the rotating piano gave the entire audience, many of whom sat behind the stage, an opportunity to view both sides of his profile. "That's it for the special effects," Joel joked. "The piano spins this way and spins that way."

In truth, that's all that was needed. It wasn't so much a concert as a gathering of the faithful, a hometown reunion of sorts where artist and audience were able to celebrate the bonds between them -- enduring, emotional, and timeless. "You remember 1971?" Joel asked incredulously after introducing "Everybody Loves You Now," a song culled from his very first album, Cold Spring Harbor. "Then you weren't there!"

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But the thing is, many of those in attendance were there, relishing the triumph Joel trumpeted at the fore. They laughed along when Joel, flush full of tough-guy New York attitude, made mention of "that other guy" (named Elton) he had played with previously, sang a few bars of "Your Song," and abruptly ended it with the lyric about "I don't have much money," and spit "Bullshit."

On the other hand, Joel could be quite gracious, giving the audience a choice between certain songs at various intervals. "Vienna" won out over "Summer Highland Falls," "Zanzibar" beat out "Big Man on Mulberry Street," while "The Downeaster Alexa" rousted "All for Leyna." Good choices all, but the show reached another new peak with the five-song encore, beginning with "Uptown Girl" and ending with the sad but ironic, "Only the Good Die Young."

"Don't drink and drive," Joel admonished the crowd prior to departure. "Do like I do. Take a limousine."

Ah, indeed. It's still rock 'n' roll, after all.

Opener Jamie Cullum also did a fine job doing what he set out to do, that is to rouse the crowd's enthusiasm. The young Brit's initial opener, a daring take on Jimi Hendrix's "The Wind Cried Mary," may have been a concession to the generally older demographic, but regardless, Cullum's obvious enthusiasm and kinetic activity served him well. All in all, he and his group offered the impression they were a jazzy jam band, but Cullum has the charisma to suggest he's capable of headlining tours of his own.

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Personal bias: It was odd to see a couple with a toddler sitting in front of us and a guy who looked like Yoda sitting to my right. There were also a bunch of dudes who looked like they were from the old neighborhood behind us. But then again, that was the kind of all-embracing show it was.

The crowd: It was a pretty good crowd for a Saturday...

By the way: It's hard to think of another artist who could sell out an amphitheater with no new record to promote. But as Joel himself marveled, when describing the irony contained in the cautionary showbiz tale "The Entertainer," "I had no idea what I was talking about in that song. I haven't been in the charts for 23 years!"

Set List

Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)

Everybody Loves You Now

New York State of Mind

The Downeaster Alexa

Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)

The Entertainer

And So It Goes

My Life

She's Always a Woman

Don't Ask Me Why

Sometimes a Fantasy

Highway to Hell (AC/DC cover)

The River of Dreams/A Hard Day's Night

Scenes From an Italian Restaurant

Piano Man

Uptown Girl

It's Still Rock and Roll to Me

Big Shot

You May Be Right

Only the Good Die Young

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Hurricanes Defeat Georgia Tech 42-36 In a Slow Burn Thriller

If this game was a fancy four course meal it would have started out with the greatest soup ever. Seinfeld Soup Nazi level soup. You'd be content with eating nothing but this soup for the rest of your life. Then the second course comes around and the waiter serves you a salad topped with a giant heap of dog crap. Literally. But you eat it because, well, you figure that soup was so great, surely the chef can redeem himself. Nope. Third course, dog shit on noddles. Then the fourth course is week-old frozen pizza. Not the greatest thing, but dear Lord it is a welcome relief. Then the chef surprises you with a delicious sundae topped in the world's richest fudge, the juiciest cherries, with chunks of warm brownies mixed in, and it's so amazing you totally forgot you had just eaten two courses of dog crap.

The first quarter was (with one serious caveat) pure football nirvana. Stephen Morris chucked the ball to Phillip Dorsett for a 65-yard touch down within the first minute. After trading fruitless possessions, the 'Canes picked up a field goal and then a Tech player fucked up the punt return into a safety. Things were going so great for the 'Canes in the first quarter than the Yellow Jackets were literally scoring against themselves. The 'Canes then tacked on another TD to take the lead at 19-0 in the first quarter. Unfortunately, Malcolm Lewis suffered a pretty nasty ankle dislocation in the midst of all of this, and was carted off the field. Aside from that serious bummer, you couldn't have asked for a better quarter of football.

But, we're Miami Hurricanes fans and we can't have nice things. Not only did the team go completely scoreless in the second quarter, but they managed to let the Yellow Jackets take the lead. Yes, apparently Georgia Tech had the audacity to ask for a better quarter of football and the football gods gave it to them. The football gods, a fumble, and Miami's shifty D that is.

The dog shit menu continued into the third. Tech at one point ran the lead up to 36-19. Miami only managed to answer with a field goal.

The fourth quarter perfectly illustrated why ACC football may not be the prettiest or the most elite, but holy crap can it be exciting. You saw Miami overcoming a 14-0 deficit against Boston College in week one. You saw Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech's overtime shootout that same week. And you saw it here. Yeah, it's generally because these teams tend to have flashes of brilliance mixed in with serious flaws, but that often makes for heart pounding entertainment.

The time-out called right before what would have been a touchdown. The missed field goal. Then, the beautiful drive down the field for that sweet, sweet tying touchdown with just 30 seconds to go.

In overtime, the D stuffed Tech at the two-yard line, and Mike James ran the ball in for what looked like a deceptively easy touchdown. Hurricanes win! Slurp up that hot fudge.

Yes, the ACC may be a hot mess, but right now we're improbably sitting atop that hot mess. The Hurricanes are the first ACC team to rack up two conference wins, and both of those were on the road. Despite that loss to Kansas State, the 'Canes could yet make a serious statement this season, and the Coastal Division is still wide open for the taking.

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Batavia, NY- The Aberdeen IronBirds lost 1-0 to the Batavia Muckdogs on a walk-off hit from Felix Munoz. Aberdeen falls to 26-23 on the season.

The Muckdogs got a career outing from starting pitcher Ryan Newell. Newell held the IronBirds hitless for eight innings before Hector Veloz led off the ninth with a single to left field.

Through the first six innings, the two teams combined for a total of three base runners. Mike Yastrzemski reached on an error in the first, Carlos Lopez singled for Batavia in the second, and Veloz walked in the sixth.

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In my life I find it easy to dwell on the negative and easy to forget the positive. I have challenged myself to find one thing every day that made me happy for the remainder of 2011 and then for every day in 2012.

Today the one I chose is Mary & Joseph. My sweet little Miles will be playing Joseph in his school play next week and his favorite little girlfriend Sophie got picked to be Mary. I’m smiling as I type this. I love these two kids.

Take the challenge. Find one thing every day that made you happy. Whether it was a smile from a stranger, a nice comment on your outfit, something new your children learned, or how many miles you ran. Find one thing every day for 2012 and live a happier more fulfilled life!

  1. Girl I'm the same way – its so easy to dwell on the 'gunk'. Winter is especially hard; the hours seem shorter, the dreary weather makes you want to stay inside, even my running suffers! It's a mess. This is a good focus though, a great way to keep it all in perspective :)

    YAY for Mary & Joseph!! So adorable.

  2. Running Moose says:

    You got it! I know I laugh everyday, but I don't always make a conscious effort to reflect on it at the end of the day. Today? Well, it was goofy and you have to see it, but it (ok, me) made my kids and wife laugh their butts off…

  3. Holly @ Ihatethetreadmill says:

    I am happy today because we saw our oldest in her preschool Christmas program and she rocked the house :-)

  4. The Samsons says:

    Awww love that pic of them! This made me happy today too!

  5. LateNight says:

    I am going to my girls preschool concert today. First one ever!!!! I am so excited!

  6. Amanda - RunToTheFinish says:

    true true true!!!

  7. Yep this is a very good idea!! I find it much easier to dwell on the negative too but have been making a conscious effort to dwell on positive things. I think I will get a journal and write the happy moments down as they come, I'm thinking a small journal to carry in my purse :)

  8. Today, I was happy to snuggle with Lucas and Kyra, my 7 & 3 yr old, while reading stories before bed. I was exhausted myself & really wanted some relaxing time alone. However, I don't get to snuggle and read at night often anymore because that' daddy's job. Daddy was gone tonight & I got to enjoy a little special time. :)

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German Maschinengewehr 34 (MG34) Machinegun
 The MG34, introduced in 1934, was the mainstay of the Wehrmacht, and was a beautifully made weapon, but difficult to manufacture. It had a rate of fire of 800 to 900 rpm, and used the 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser shell.

 German Maschinengewehr 42 (MG42) Machinegun
 The MG42, called "Hitler's Buzz Saw", reputed to be the world's best machine gun, had an awesome rate of fire of 1200-1500 rpm, fired 7.92 x 57mm rounds. The "swoosh" sound of the MG42 firing, compared to the "rat-a-tat" of the MG34, was terrifying to Allied troops, many of whom took cover when hearing the sound of the devastating MG42. Current American M60 said to be derived from the MG42. The MG42 came out in 1942, was machine stamped, thus easier to manufacture than the MG34, and came with replacement barrels. See this weapon in the movies "Saving Private Ryan" and "Band of Brothers", about the 101st Airborne Division.

 German Maschinengewehr 34-T (MG34-T) "Tanker"
 Used by Germany during World War 2 in tanks, with elimination of most ventilation holes in barrel jacket, the weapon could be used with bipod as infantry weapon in event of tank's destruction. 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser ammo, rate of fire 800-900 rpm. Quite a rare machine gun and few to be found today.

 German Maschinengewehr 13 (MG13) Machinegun
 The MG13 was a light machinegun constructed by rebuilding the old Dreyse gun left over after WW1. Used 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser shells, weight 24 lbs, 25 shot detachable side mounted box magazine, 650 rpm. Folding tubular metal stock with padded brace, metal bipod, carrying handle.When the superior MG34 became available in 1934 it replaced the MG13, which was thereafter sold to Portugal, who named it the M38, and utilized it until the late 1940 's.

 German Sturmgewehr 44 (MP44) Assault Rifle
 The MP44, world's first "assault rifle", was introduced in 1942, and is the predecessor of today's AK47 type weapon. Used 7.92 x 33 Kurz Patrone "short" rounds, and fired 500 to 600 rpm. Magazine capacity was 30 rounds.

German Maschinenpistole 40 (MP40) Submachinegun
 The most famous military submachine-gun of all time, the MP40 is usually called the "Schmeisser" although Hugo Schmeisser had nothing to do with design or manufacture. It was made by Erma-Werke, and was the first submachine-gun without a wooden stock. 9 x 19mm Parabellum, 32 shot magazine, 500rpm rate of fire, folding metal stock.

 German Maschinenpistole 38 (MP38) Submachinegun
 The German MP38 was the earlier version of the famous MP40, better made with less stampings than the later MP40. All other features identical to the MP40. One of the world's finest weapons, a role model to all later automatic weapons.

 German Maschinenpistole 34 (MP34) Submachinegun
 This weapon was made by Swiss Solothurn AG which was not equipped to produce in quantity, so manufacturing was turned over to Waffenfabrik Steyr, the old established Austrian gun maker. It was called the Solothurn S1-100, and was generally considered to be the 'Rolls Royce' of submachineguns. The 32 round detachable magazine was unique in that it had a socket above, below, and to the side of the barrel, affording the user choice of location. Fired 9 mm Mauser rounds, 500 rpm, weight 8 1/2 lbs. The weapon pictured above is engraved "1942", and was used by the Germans during WW2.

 German Maschinenpistole 41 (MP41) Submachinegun
 The MP41, manufactured by Haenel, was used by Germany's paramilitary police units, which had long been armed with wooden stocked MP28 's. The wooden stocks allowed the butts to be used as clubs in riot situations. The MP41 was identical to the MP40 in all respects other than the difference in stocks.

 German Maschinenpistole Erma (MPE) Submachinegun
 Designed by Heinrich Vollmer in the late 1920 's, the Erma was used until 1938 when replaced by the MP38. The MPE has a barrel jacket with long slots, a 32 shot detachable box magazine entering from the left, and a unique wooden pistol grip in the stock. The weapon was used in the Spanish Civil War, by the French Foreign Legion, and the German SS. 9 x19 mm Parabellum rounds, 500 rpm, weight 9 lbs.

 German Gewehr 98K Rifle
 The Mauser Gewehr 98 was the standard service rifle of the German army
from 1898 to 1945, serving through the two world wars, and was reputed to
be one of the finest military rifles ever produced. The weapon was reliable,
robust, and accurate, using 7.92 x 57 mm rounds in a 5 shot integral box
magazine. Weight, 9.1 lbs., length 49.4 inches. The weapon pictured above is
engraved 1944.

 Czech ZB26 Machinegun
 Manufactured by Brno Arms Factory after WW1, the ZB26 utilized a stainless steel piston and cylinder, easily changed barrel, 7.92 x 57mm Mauser, weight 21 lbs, 500 rpm,30 shot detachable magazine, served the German Army during WW2, and designated by Germans as the MG26.

 Czech VZ-62 Skorpion Machine Pistol
 The VZ-62, introduced in 1963, like the Mini-Uzi and the MAC-11, is a true machine pistol which proves that LESS IS MORE! Weighing only 2.87 lbs, this great little weapon fires 700 rpm, uses 7.65 mm short rounds (.32 ACP), 10 or 20 shot detachable box magazines, folding metal stocks. Easy to handle in confines of armored fighting vehicles, it discourages enemies from trying to use primitive but effective antitank techniques like those the Russians often employed in WW2 : pouring gasoline through the tank's vision ports!

 Czech MG37 (T) MMG Heavy Machinegun
 Introduced in 1937, in service through the 1960 's, the Czech Vz-37 was used by Germany during WW2 and designated the MG37 (T). Considered the finest shooting air cooled machine gun ever made. Used as a tank weapon by Britain and called The Besa, and in German tanks as well. 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser, rate of fire 700 rpm, weight 41 lbs. (feels like a ton!), 100 shot belt ammo.

 Danish Madsen Model 1950 Machinegun
 A remarkable gun in almost every way, it was the first light machinegun produced in quantity. Used by the Russian cavalry during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904, the same basic model was manufactured for over 50 years and saw service in innumerable wars. 7.62 mm, 450 rpm, 30 shot detachable gravity feed magazine. Metal bipod. The weapon pictured here is engraved "Property of the Chilean Army".

 Portugese FBP M/948 Submachinegun
 This weapon is a combination of features of the German MP40 and the American M3 "Grease Gun", and was designed by Major Cardoso of the Portugese Army. Extensive use was made of steel pressings, and the result was a reliable and inexpensive weapon. 9 mm Parabellum, 32 shot detachable box magazine, 500 rpm, weight 7.65 lbs.

 American M60E3 Machinegun
 The M60E3 is the U.S. Marines lightweight version of the M60, designed and put into service in the late 1950 's. Manufactured by Saco Defense Inc., this 7.62 x 51 mm weapon weighs 19 lbs, 4 lbs less than the M60 (called "The Pig" because of its 23 lbs weight), 550 rpm,disintegrating link belt feed system as used by the German MG42, bolt and locking system of the German FG42.

 American Thompson M1A1 Submachinegun
 The M1A1 was manufactured by Savage Arms Co. in WW2 and Korean War, and was popular with U.S.Rangers and Commandos. Used .45 calibre ammo, rate of fire 700 rpm.

 American M3 "Grease Gun" Submachinegun
 Rushed into production in 1942 by General Motors, the M3 was simple, cheap, (cost one tenth of that of the Thompson) and adequate. Fired .45 calibre rounds, 30 shot detachable box magazine, easily convertible to 9 mm Parabellum. 700,000 were made from 1942 to 1960. The single column magazine gave feed troubles throughout the life of the weapon, which was not as popular with WW2 troops as the Thompson and German MP40. Weight 8 lbs, 450 rpm, telescoping wire stock.

 American Reising Model 50 Submachinegun
 Designed by Eugene Reising in 1940, the Model 50 was produced until 1945, used mostly by the U.S. Marines in the Pacific theater during WW2. Manufactured by Harrington & Richardson Arms, .45 calibre, weight 6.7 lbs, 20 shot detachable box magazine, 550 rpm. The Reising was an ingenious design which fired from a closed bolt, but complicated, and proved entirely unsuitable for combat use as discovered by Marines in the Guadalcanal operation where most Marines jettisoned their Reisings for anything else they could find!

 American Browning Automatic Rifle M1918
 Commonly referred to as the BAR, this weapon was designed by John Browning and brought into service in WW1, utilized in WW2 as a standard squad light automatic. Used .30 calibre, 20 round magazine, weighed 18 1/2 pounds, rate of fire 500 rpm. Maufactured by Colt, Winchester, and Marlin-Rockwell. Interestingly, the BAR was the weapon of choice for Bonnie Parker of the infamous Bonnie & Clyde gang of the 1930's, mostly because of its great penetrating power. Bonnie Parker wanted a weapon whose firepower could penetrate the body of police cars.

 American M1 Garand Semiautomatic Rifle
 The Garand pictured above was made by Springfield Armory late in 1942, and is a distinguished weapon of which General George Patton said in 1945 "The M1 was the finest battle implement ever devised".The M1 was issued to all U.S. Infantry and Marines during WW2 and the Korean conflict, used .30 calibre rounds, and was fed by 8 round clips loaded from above. It weighed about 9 1/2 lbs., and the major drawback in wartime was the loud metallic sound made after the last round was fired and the metal clip ejected upwards, notifying the enemy that the weapon was empty!

 American M1 Semiautomatic Carbine
The M1 Carbine was the most prolific American weapon of WW2, about 6 million produced from 1941 to 1945. The one pictured above was made by Inland Division of General Motors, and its barrel is stamped "1944". It has a 15 round magazine, .30 caliber short, weighs 5 1/2 pounds, and is semi automatic in operation, excelling in short range combat. Used mostly by platoon and squad leaders. Very effective, light, efficient weapon, and was sought after for capture by German troops carrying heavy bolt-action K-98 rifles.

 American M16 Semiautomatic Assault Rifle
 The M16 was manufactured by Colt and others, extensively used plastics and alloys, and was virtually the world standard in its calibre, 5.56 x 45 mm. Used 20 round magazine, rate of fire 650-700 rpm, weighed only 6.3 lbs. Adopted Feb. 8, 1964 and used in Vietnam War from 1965 to 1974.

 Israeli Uzi Submachinegun
 Named after its inventor, Lt. Uziel Gal of the Israeli Army, the Uzi is brutally simple, easy to operate, and has become a national symbol in Israel.Armies on every continent have adopted it, including U.S. Special Forces. Was first designed in the early 1950 's and based upon the Czech CZ23 series. The magazine housing forms the pistol grip, and its short length is achieved by utilizing a wrap-around bolt. Uses 9 X 19mm Parabellum rounds, weighs 8 lbs, uses 32 shot detachable box magazine, fires 600 rpm. Folding metal, two piece stock

Japanese Type 99 Long Rifle with bayonet
 The Japanese Arisaka Type 99 Long Rifle was introduced to Japanese soldiers in 1939, and modeled after the worldfamous German Mauser. It was bolt action, used 7.7 x 57mm rounds in 5 shot internal box magazines, weighed 9.2 lbs., and contained a flimsy wire monopod under the stock. Overall length was 50" and was equipped with a long 16" bayonet. The above pictured weapon, made by Toyo Kogyo of Hiroshima, Japan, was found on the island of Okinawa during World War 2 .

 Russian PPSh Submachinegun
 The PPSh was an extremely hardy weaon, fired 7.62 x 25mm rounds. Its round magazine contained 71 shells. Rate of fire was 900 rpm.This sub machinegun was issued to almost every Russian inafantryman in WW2, and was sought after for capture by Germans due to large magazine capacity.

 Russian PPS43 Submachinegun
 This handsome weapon is remembered as a mainstay of the Russian Army in the Battle for Leningrad in WW2 against the Germans, and later was used by the Communists during the Korean War. 7.62 x 25mm, weight 7 lbs, 35 shot detachable magazine, 650 rpm, folding metal stock.

 Russian Degtyarev DP Light Machinegun
 The DP, adopted by the Red Army in 1928 after two years of trials, was extremely simple yet robust, and remained Russia's standard light machinegun until the 1950 's, surviving today in Eastern Bloc countries and Asia. The distinctive flat pan magazine drum held 47 rounds of 7.62 x54mm, rate of fire 500-600rpm, weight 20 lbs.

 Russian Mosin-Nagant Model 1891 Rifle
 Designed by the Belgian brothers Nagant and Russian Imperial Artillery Capt. Mosin, this bolt action rifle served troops of the Tsar and after the revolution the Red Army until 1945, being the first small calibre high velocity Russian rifle. Used 7.62 mm, 5 round integral box magazine, weighed 9.7 lbs; the above pictured weapon was brought back to the US by one of General Patton's troops during WW2, and has a 1924 stamp on it. This type of weapon, with a telescopic sight, was used by the famous WW2 Russian sniper, Vassili Zaitsev, who finally killed Germany's top sniper in the battle of Stalingrad. "Enemy at the Gates" is an exciting movie made about this incident!

 Russian AK47 Assault Rifle
 The AK47, introduced in 1947 by Mikhail Kalashnikov, is the world's most successful and most widely distributed military rifle. It was designed during WW2 after the German MP44, the world's first assault rifle. 7.62 x 39 mm, weight 9 1/2 lbs,30 shot detachable box magazine, 600 rpm. More than 50 million AK47 's have been manufactured, many still in use globally. The weapon is extremely robust, reliable and is used in all climatic conditions.

 British Bren Mark 1 Light Machinegun
 The Bren Mark 1, introduced in 1938, was considered by many to be the world's finest light machinegun, and served during WW2 on all fronts. It was reliable, robust, simple, and accurate.The Bren eminated from Czech origin, replacing the Lewis gun. Manufactured by Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield Lock, Middlesex, the Bren used .303 calibre cartridges, weighed 22 lbs.,500 rpm, 30 shot detachable box magazine.

 British Sten Mk 3 Submachinegun
 Adopted in 1941 as a submachine-gun for British Army and RAF, the Sten (Shepherd, Turpin, & Enfield) fired 9 x 19mm Parabellum rounds, rate of fire 600 rpm, magazine capacity 50 shots. The weapon was light, easy to manufacture, and popular with Commandos. An interesting historical fact on this weapon is that on May 27, 1942, during WW2, two Czech undercover agents dispatched by British SOE to assassinate the infamous Nazi SS Group Leader, Reinhard Heidrich, in Prague, used a Sten and a tank grenade to attack Heidrich's open Mercedes. The Czech with the Sten aimed it at Heidrich and the weapon JAMMED! Heidrich immediately opened fire with his P38 pistol at the two agents. The second agent threw his tank grenade, which exploded in the gutter near the Mercedes, wounding Heidrich, who died four days later of blood poisoning caused by pieces of exploded horsehair upholstery entering his Spleen!

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 British Lee-Enfield No.1, Mk.3 Rifle
 Enfield rifles were first introduced in 1895, and saw action in both world wars. Rounds were .303 calibre, featuring a 10 shot detachable box magazine. Weight, 8.1 lbs. The Enfield was a dependable, reliable weapon, and was Britain's mainstay for many generations.

 British Lanchester Submachinegun
 In 1940 the British forces desperately needed a submachine-gun, so copied the German MP28, an old standard designed by Schmeisser, and called the result the Lanchester. 9 x 19mm Parabellum, 600 rpm, 50 shot magazine.

 Italian Beretta 38A Submachinegun
 The 38A was designed in 1935 by Tullio Maregoni of Beretta, the world's oldest weapons manufacturer, was reworked in 1938 as a selective-fire weapon, and produced until 1950. These weapons were used during WW2 by the Italians, Germans, and Rumanians, seeing extensive service especially in North Africa and Russia. The 38A fires 9mm Parabellum, has 30 round clip, rate of fire 600 rpm.Utilizes 2 triggers, front for single shots and rear for automatic. The gun is still popular today with Italian police.

 Belgian Vigneron SMG Submachinegun
Developed after WW2, the SMG saw service in the Simba Rebellion in the Belgian Congo and later in Vietnam. 9 x 19mm Parabellum, 500rpm, finned  barrel, pullout wire stock, 32 shot magazine similar to German MP40.

 German Mauser C96,7.63mm

 German Walther P-38, 9mm
 The C96 was invented in 1894, and widely used by Germany in WW1. A distinctive looking weapon, it was sold by Mauser over the years to many countries.  The P-38 was the standard issue sidearm for German WW2 officers, featured a double action trigger mechanism, and was a marvelous weapon.

German Luger, 9mm

German Walther PPK,7.65
 This weapon, often called the Parabellum, was originated in 1898, and served Germany through both world wars, eventually being replaced by the Walther P-38. The Luger is probably the best remembered handgun ever utilized by Germany, and usually the weapon people recall most often when considering German arms.  The PPK was compact, and thus popular as a Gestapo and police weapon for Germany during WW2. Adolf Hitler owned 2, (a 9mm and a 7.65mm) one engraved with the initials "AH", and along with a cyanide capsule used his 7.65mm PPK to commit suicide by shooting himself in his right temple on April 30, 1945. The PPK was later made popular by Ian Fleming, whose character, James Bond, carried one replacing his favored Beretta.

U.S. Colt Government 1911

Japanese Nambu Model 14
 .45 calibre, 7-round detachable box magazine, weight almost 3 lbs,made by scores of manufacturers, dates from 1911, and used throughout WW2 by officers and NCO's. Firing a 230 grain bullet at 860 ft. per second, the 1911 Colt was the most powerful weapon in war service. As a man-stopper it was without parallel. The impact of over 300 ft.lbs. on any part of the body guaranteed disablement! The Colt story of all Colt stories happened in Oct. 1918, during WW1, when American Corporal Alvin York, after shooting a machine gun team with a rifle, rounded up 132 German prisoners and marched them into captivity at the point of an M1911!  The model number indicates its adoption in the 14th year of the Taisho reign, or 1925, and was used by Japanese officers throughout WW2. Used 8mm, 8-round detachable box magazine, which when empty was exteremely difficult to remove. This particular weapon is a "Kiska Model", a Taisho 14 with an extra large trigger guard to allow using it with gloved hands. The late British Lt. Col. R.K. Wilson, RA, while fighting in Burma, encountered an unfortunate Japanese officer who having emptied his pistol at the approaching British, was shot dead while vainly attempting to remove his empty magazine!

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Oh, Apple. In your pursuit to trademark every word or phrase related to your company, why do you insist on going after common terms?

Pod. App Store. Lower case I. We can understand wanting to trademark the phrase, "There's an app for that," given the popular ad campaign, but come on. Apples in logos?!

But when it comes to record labels founded by the Beatles, of course there's some wiggle room.

Unfortunately for Apple, this trademark attempt was another miss. According to MacRumors, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board at the US Patent and Trademark Office has denied Apple's application to trademark the word "multi-touch."

The original filing was made on January 9, 2007 -- the same day Steve Jobs unveiled the first-generation iPhone to a rabid audience. The trademark application was initially shot down by a USPTO lawyer, but Cupertino filed an appeal. Well, the persnickety bunch at the USPTO upheld its original decision and affirmed that "multi-touch" is far too common of a phrase.

In its decision, the board wrote, "Again, simply because the applied-for term has been used in association with a highly successful product does not mean the term has acquired distinctiveness. Decision: The examining attorney's finding that the Section 2(f) showing is insufficient is affirmed."

Buck up, Apple. You'll get 'em next time.

Say, has anyone tried to trademark "phone?"

(See also: Apple Slashing iPad Holiday Orders by 25%, Says Report and iPhone 5 Defect Could Limit Supply, Says Report)

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After weeks and months of speculation, Manchester United finally confirmed that they will be buying Paul Pogba this summer. The club announced on their website that the Frenchman is due to have a medical at their training complex.

Cue crazy Manchester United fans everywhere.

And with that news breaking only an hour before the community shield kicked off, it gave BT Sport pundit Rio Ferdinand the chance to give his very honest opinion. Which you can watch in the video above.

Rio Ferdinand interviewed prior to the FA Community Shield
Rio: Pogba could be worth it

The former United defensive stalwart started with the only place he could: the price.

He said: "First of all I thought, if he's not getting 40 goals a season like a Suarez, Bale, Ronaldo, Messi etc. than he can't be worth that."

Pogba: On his way to Manchester

However, Ferdinand added that if he can come in and emulate some of United's most famous midfielders, than he thinks the price will be worth it.

He added: "If he becomes as influential as a Scholes, a Lampard, a Gerrard, a Viera, a Keane, than you say it's money well spent."

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