Friday, December 11, 2009

recalcitrant \rih-KAL-sih-truhnt\, adjective:

• Stubbornly resistant to and defiant of authority or restraint.

Recalcitrant derives from Latin recalcitrare, "to kick back," from re-, "back" + calcitrare, "to strike with the heel, to kick," from calx, calc-, "the heel."

Canadian Refrigerator

• A bank or pile of snow during the colder months of winter, where food or beverage products (namely soda and beer) can be stored. Great for parties.

"Are we out of Molson Canadian?"
"There's plenty in the Canadian refrigerator."
Trivia
What is the only edible fruit produced by plants in the orchid family?

• The vanilla bean.

Today in History

• UNICEF: United Nations Children's Fund, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965, was founded (1946)
• Chechnya: Moscow sent in troops to restore control over the region (1994)
• Madoff scandal: Bernie Madoff: the former NASDAQ chairman was arrested for perpetrating what may be the largest Ponzi scheme in Wall Street history; he was sentenced to 150 years in prison (2008)

Today's Birthdays

• Hector Berlioz (1803-1869): composer, Symphonie fantastique
• Robert Koch (1843-1910): bacteriologist who proved causal effect of bacteria on disease; plus, scientists David Brewster (1781-1868), Annie Jump Cannon (1863-1941) and Max Born (1882-1970)
• Naguib Mahfouz (1911-2006): first Arabic-language winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature; Nobel Prize-winning author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008) shared this birth date
• David Gates (69): singer/songwriter, Bread; also, singers Willie Mae Thornton (1926-1984), Brenda Lee (65) and Jermaine Jackson (55)
• Mos Def (36): rapper/actor, Something the Lord Made; other entertainers born on this date include Rita Moreno (78), Lynda Day George and Teri Garr (both 65), Bess Armstrong (56), Gary Dourdan (43) and Mo'Nique (42)
• Nikki Sixx (51): Birth Name: Franklin Carlton Serafino Feranna, bassist / Mötley Crüe

I hate Stacy

This is a funny revenge / warez site:

http://www.ihatestacy.com/index.php?id=02b7362dfb4c3497bfb577a7e1e332d8

It's probably bogus, but the email section at the bottom of the page is a nice touch. But this I vow. If my readers follow that link above and "unlock the pics" I'll let you know whether or not it's real, and will prove it. Right now I have 11 referrals. The first two are unlocked, more pics of the girl with clothes, so I'm still skeptical.

Turtle Thursday: Closer

A closer shot, similar to the one from last week.

Saosin ride Go-Karts on tour in new webisode

During their most recent tour Saosin brought a camera with them to film several webisodes documenting the acoustic performances, fan meet and greets, and tour shenanigans. The latest webisode features the latter and shows the band making a quick pit stop at Victory Lanes Go-Karts in Portland, ME to put the pedal to the metal and challenge fans to Go-Kart racing and Go-Kart soccer. Each member of Saosin got extremely competitive, and one member actually walked away with a first place trophy! Watch the clip and find out who won!

Saosin are currently on the Pac Sun tour through December with Inner Party System and P.O.S.

Saosin Go Karting Webisode URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEkOqEp2qZ4

The All-American Rejects Earn Number 1 Most Played Song of the Year

The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “Kick-start rockers like the gleeful kiss-off ‘Gives You Hell’” is “Relentlessly hooky” and “Time immortal.”

“’Gives You Hell’ is the first single off When the World Comes Down, the band's third full-length, and it's just as snotty as pop-punk needs to be with anthemic major-key riffs, angst-laden lyrics and a driving 4/4 beat.” –Artist Direct

“’Gives You Hell’ is filled with a cleverly snarky attitude. The attitude of "Dirty Little Secret" is here in full force, and you will likely find yourself singing along. If the chorus wasn't catchy enough, the band accents the point with a crowd singalong to close out the track.” –Absolute Punk.net

"Gives You Hell," the lead single off of The All-American Rejects' current album, When the World Comes Down, has officially been named the #1 Most Played Song of 2009 on Billboard’s Top 40 Chart, edging out the competition that included Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida and Taylor Swift.

“We are thrilled that we have been played relentlessly over the past year, hopefully people aren’t too sick of us by now,” said Rejects front man Tyson Ritter. “But truly, we have the best fans in the world. It’s because of them that this band is where we are. They are the ones who kept our song on the charts and on the radio for so long and we thank them.”

"Gives You Hell" spent four weeks at #1 on the Top 40 charts making it the group’s first #1 song on Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Top 40 Tracks charts. The song was also their first to break into the top five on Billboard’s Hot 100 and stayed in the Billboard top 10 for over 13 weeks. With over 3.3 million copies in digital sales alone, these stats make “Gives You Hell” the band’s most successful single to date.

The successes of 2009 have paved the way for an exciting 2010 with The All-American Rejects. The band has locked in major appearances such as performing at this year’s Winter Olympics at the Whistler Medals Plaza, a high profile performance for Direct TV at Super Bowl XLIV and a Direct TV special set to air in February, with more exciting news and details to be announced.

The multi-platinum rockers first scored commercial success with the single, “Swing Swing” from their self-titled long play debut, The All-American Rejects. The album went on to sell over one million records and was certified platinum. They toured tirelessly and in July 2005, presented their fans with, Move Along. The second album produced the smash hits, “Dirty Little Secret,” “It Ends Tonight,” and the LP’s inspiring anthemic title track. “Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along” and “It Ends Tonight” all reached top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 and went double platinum as did the overall album.

The band is currently on a whirlwind tour promoting their third studio album. For more information and current tour dates please visit their website- www.allamericanrejects.com

Thursday, December 10, 2009

cogitate \KOJ-uh-tayt\, intransitive verb:

1. To think deeply or intently; to ponder; to meditate.
2. To think about; to ponder on; to meditate upon; to plan or plot.

Cogitate comes from Latin cogitare, "to turn over in one's mind, to reflect, to think, to consider," from co- + agitare, "to put in constant motion, to drive about," from agere, "to drive." It is related to agitate.

Wiper Beat

• When the windshield wipers on your car sync up with the music on your car radio.

Oh snap! Check out the wiper beat! That song is way sicker with that hotness!
Trivia

How was comedian Fran Drescher’s beloved pet Pomeranian listed in the credits for her TV sitcom The Nanny and the 1990 movie Cadillac Man?

• As Chester Drescher. After Chester died in 2000, the actress adopted another Pomeranian, a female she named Esther Drescher.

Today in History

• Spanish-American War: conflict ended with Spain renouncing its claim to Cuba and ceding Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines to the US (1898)
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights: was adopted by the UN; it became the world's most translated document (1948)
• 300 million yen robbery: Japan's biggest heist was perpetrated; it remains unsolved (1968)

Today's Birthdays

• Emily Dickinson (1830-1886): reclusive poet; plus, writers Giovanni Battista Guarini (1538-1612),George Macdonald (1824-1905), Nelly Sachs (1891-1970) and Mary Norton (1903-1992)
• Melvil Dewey (1851-1931): creator of the Dewey Decimal System; educator of the deaf Thomas Gallaudet (1787-1851) shared this birth date
• Paul Hardcastle (52): jazz musician; singers Chad Stuart (68), Gloria Loring (63), J Mascis (44) and Kevin Sharp (39) also celebrate birthdays today
• Kenneth Branagh (49): actor best known for his interpretations of Shakespeare's plays; also, actors Harold Gould (86), Fionnula Flanagan and Tommy Kirk (both 68), Susan Dey (57), Michael Clarke Duncan (52), Nia Peeples (48) and Raven-Symoné (24)

The Script Rock NYC And Cover David Bowie

The Script rocked New York City’s Terminal 5 this past weekend to a packed crowd that included American Idol winner David Cook and Steve Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. Watch the Irish trio’s epic cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” complete with a stage dive from lead singer Danny O’Donoghue and a rendition of their single “Breakeven” which erupted the audience in a massive sing-along.

For more information visit the band's official site.

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Audio Preview of New Christmas Track from Nikki Yanofsky

Just in time for the holidays, 15-year-old rising star Nikki Yanofksy has released a new Christmas ballad, "One Wish This Christmas." The song - co-written by Nikki herself - is available for sale on iTunes in their Holiday store.

Already the recipient of a Gemini Award, the Canadian equivalent of an Emmy, and two Juno Award nominations for her CD/DVD tribute to her idol Ella Fitzgerald, Nikki's big voice and bubbly personality are ready to take the world by storm. Nikki is currently preparing New to Me, her US debut album, for a Spring 2010 release. Featuring updated jazz standards and folk classsics, the record will also showcase some of Nikki's original material, including the song "For Another Day," co-written with Norah Jones' songwriter Jesse Harris. Check out a new video from Nikki for a glimpse into her busy schedule, in addition to cameos from Harris and legendary music producer Phil Ramone.

Sneak Preview Of OneRepublic's Walmart Soundcheck Performance

OneRepublic recently performed an exclusive show at The Palms in Las Vegas for Walmart Soundcheck. The band rocked songs from their new album Waking Up, including their current single, "All The Right Moves." The Colorado quintet also sat down for an intimate interview where they weigh in on critics, Coldplay and the story behind their sophomore release. Check out a preview of the footage and come back to Soundcheck on December 15th to see the full performance.

Waking Up, the sophomore album from OneRepublic, is available on iTunes now.

Hasselhoff Wednesday: Winning Team

Look out world, here they come!

Alice In Chains release video for "Your Decision"

Alice In Chains have recently released a video for the song "Your Decision" , which comes off of their new critically acclaimed album, Black Gives Way To Blue. The video was directed by Stephen Schuster, who also worked with the band on the video for "A Looking In View." Also featured in the "Your Decision" video is Season Three "Project Runway" model Amanda Fields. "Your Decision" is the second single to be lifted from Black Gives Way To Blue, which sold 126,000 copies in the US in its first week to land at No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Given the success of Black Gives Way To Blue and the miraculous return of the band, SPIN has included Alice In Chains in their Annual Year End Readers Poll, under the category of "Most Welcome Return." Celebrate AIC's amazing return to the top by going to SPIN.com and voting for Alice In Chains!

Alice In Chains are also gearing up for a North American tour that kicks off February 2nd in Vancouver. Tickets are now available and can be purchased here: http://www.aliceinchains.com/content/?page_id=61

Tour dates are as follows:
Feb. 2 Vancouver, BC Orpheum Theatre
Feb. 4 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Feb. 5 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Feb. 6 Salem, OR Salem Armory
Feb. 11 Oakland, CA Fox Theatre
Feb. 17 Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre
Feb. 19 Denver, CO Fillmore
Feb. 21 Kansas City, MO Midland
Feb. 22 St. Louis, MO Pageant
Feb. 23 Louisville, KY Louisville Palace
Feb. 25 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
Feb. 27 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
Mar 1 Nashville, TN Municipal Auditorium
Mar 2 Charlotte, NC Fillmore
Mar 3 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall
Mar 5 Richmond, VA The National
Mar 6 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods
Mar 8 New York, NY Terminal 5
Mar 9 New York, NY Terminal 5
Mar 12 Atlantic, City, NJ Borgata
Mar 13 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre
Mar 14 Boston, MA Orpheum
Mar 16 Montreal, QC Metropolis
Mar 17 Toronto, ONT Sound Academy
Mar 19 Detroit, MI Fillmore State Theatre
Mar 20 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom
Mar 21 St. Paul, MN Roy Wilkens Auditorium

"Your Decision" video URL: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=101166853

Wolfmother Performs LIVE with Slash!

Legendary rock guitarist Slash recently joined Aussie rock quartet Wolfmother on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theater for an epic rendition of “By The Sword.” The track, which came together as a collaboration between Slash and Wolfmother front man Andrew Stockdale, will be featured on Slash’s forthcoming solo album. In a fan captured video both the band and crowd rock out while Slash gives the audience a flawless guitar solo.

Wolfmother’s latest album, Cosmic Egg, is available for purchase on iTunes and in stores everywhere.

Green River Ordinance Give Away Special Version Of O Holy Night

Green River Ordinance have gotten into the holiday spirit by recording a very special version of "O Holy Night" for their fans. The Texas rockers are offering up the song for download which can be grabbed here or on their official website for free. Grab the track now just in time for the holidays.

Out of My Hands, the major label debut form Green River Ordinance featuring the single "Come On," is available on iTunes now.

Thirty Seconds to Mars Ready For Live Broadcast Q&A

Rock music giant Thirty Seconds to Mars and Virgin Records have chosen Livestream to broadcast an exclusive live Q&A with the band in support of their new album, This is War on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST.

This is War is the follow-up to their multi-platinum second album, A Beautiful Lie, and is set for release on Dec. 8. The album's first single "Kings & Queens" soared to the top of the alternative radio charts where it is currently #3 and was lauded by Billboard Magazine, which proclaimed: “Kings & Queens" is epic rock at its most affecting.”

During the broadcast, the band will answer questions from a host as well as fans who have submitted questions to their local radio stations. Fans will be able to watch the live broadcast on the band’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/thirtysecondstomars), Web site (http://www.thirtysecondstomars.com/), and at Livestream.com (http://www.livestream.com/thirtysecondstomars).

The performance will also be encoded for the iPhone, making the broadcast accessible to over a million iPhone users with a 3G wireless connection at http://iphone.livestream.com/.

With Livestream as the exclusive streaming provider, the player widget for the webcast can be embedded anywhere. Integration with Facebook and Twitter allows viewers to engage in an online conversation with others fans and the band.

Tom Petty's Superhighway Tour is The Ultimate Gift

Looking for the perfect gift for your Dad this Holiday season? Look no further, the ultimate gift is just a click away with Tom Petty's Superhighway Tour. One ticket to the Superhighway Tour will let the music lover in your life experience Tom Petty like never before through 48 live tracks from The Live Anthology, exclusive access to the Superhighway Tour website with behind the scenes info, live photos, exclusive band commentary and more.

All 48 tracks can be streamed on the site or downloaded in MP3 and FLAC formats. Priced at $24.98 The Superhighway Tour website is the BEST way to hear and experience Tom Petty's new "The Live Anthology "release. Take Dad on a trip he'll never forget this Holiday season, http://www.tompettysuperhighwaytour.com/!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

ratiocination \rash-ee-ah-suh-NAY-shun; rash-ee-oh-\, noun:

• The process of logical reasoning.

Ratiocination is from Latin rationcinatio, from ratiocinari, "to compute, to calculate, to reason," from ratio, "reckoning, calculation, reason," from reri, "to reckon, to think."

urban dictionary

• A site where users attempt to mock and explain everyone and thing in life, under the guise of cynical quasi-intellectualism. It should be both noted and ignored, embraced and dismissed, laughed at and revered.

Urban Dictionary shows us we're all just a type, no matter how hard we try to escape or deny it.

Trivia

Who were the last U.S. presidential candidates to run against each other twice—in consecutive elections?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai E. Stevenson, in 1952 and 1956. Eisenhower won both contests.

Today in History

• American Minerva: New York's first daily newspaper began publication, edited byNoah Webster (1793)
• John Birch Society: the ultraconservative anticommunist organization was founded under the banner "Less Government, More Responsibility, and With God's Help, A Better World" (1958)
• Coronation Street: the longest-running British soap opera first aired (1960)

Today's Birthdays

• Karl Wilhelm Scheele (1742-1786): chemist who discovered several elements; plus, chemist Comte Claude-Louis Berthollet (1748-1822)
• Emmett Kelly (1898-1979): sad-faced circus clown
• Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976): author of Spartacus, Johnny Got His Gun; other writers born on this date include John Milton (1608-1674), Joel Chandler Harris (1848-1908), Jean de Brunhoff (1899-1937) and Buck Henry (79)
• Beau Bridges (68): character actor, The Fabulous Baker Boys, My Name is Earl; also, actors Dina Merrill (84), Dick Van Patten (81), John Cassavetes (1929-1989), Judi Dench (75), John Malkovich(56), Felicity Huffman (47) and Jesse Metcalfe (31)
• Donny Osmond (52): singer and game show host who won this year's Dancing With the Stars; also, musicians Dan Hicks (68), Joan Armatrading (59), Kara DioGuardi (39), Tré Cool (37) and Imogen Heap (32)
• Crown Princess Masako (46): wife of Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito

Puddle of Mudd Release Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate

The critics on Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate:

"Working with Hinder producer Brian Howes, Scantlin flexes an undeniable knack for catchy-fuzzy hard-rock tunes that waste no time giving up their goods." -- Mikael Wood, Spin

"Keep It Together” is a bit slower, sort of a ballad-type track. I’m loving it. The song really showcases the talent of Wes Scantlin that we’ve come to know and love.-- Roberta Ferguson, Earsucker

Multi-platinum recording artists, Puddle of Mudd, have just released their highly anticipated album, Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate! The album follows the phenomenal success of the bands third release, Famous, and features the hook-heavy single, "Spaceship." Puddle Of Mudd re-enlisted the talents of Brian Howes, who produced the aforementioned Famous and John Kurzweg, who produced 2001's album, Come Clean, to create yet another album that will not disappoint.

Visit the bands official site, http://www.puddleofmudd.com/, to check out the latest video for the chart topping single "Spaceship" and make sure to pick up your copy of Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate on iTunes and in stores everywhere!

Ten Year Vamp

Ten Year Vamp is a female fronted, high energy, modern radio rock band with pints full of personality, charm, and sex appeal. They’ve been described as the next No Doubt, and have won numerous local, regional, and National awards. Ten Year Vamp has sold thousands of CDs... even landed on the Billboard Charts, and have performed 2-4 shows a week for the past 6 years.

“While I’m a ‘girly girl’ in the sense that I like to do my hair and wear makeup and look pretty, I never degrade myself. My sex appeal is a result of the raw confidence I have inside—and I’ve earned that.” Debbie Gabrione says with a self-assuredness that you have to admire. She’s the bold lead singer of Ten Year Vamp, a power pop band with energy to spare. Imagine Foo Fighters meets Green Day with Gwen Stefani on vocals and you have an idea of their sound.

• Comparison: Green Day, Paramore, No Doubt, Madonna, Pink, All American Rejects, Alanis Morissette
• Influence: Green Day, No Doubt, Madonna, Foo Fighters

Event
Date: December 19, 2009 - 9:30pm
Venue: Black Bear Saloon Hartford, CT 06103

Info: (860) 524-8888
Minimum age: 21

http://www.tenyearvamp.com/

http://www.myspace.com/10yearvamp

http://www.facebook.com/tenyearvamp

http://twitter.com/TenYearVamp

FLYLEAF Holiday Guitar Giveaway

Flyleaf have just released their new album, Memento Mori. In celebration of the release, the band and Baxojayz are giving one lucky fan the chance to win an Epiphone LP Junior Electric Guitar!Memento Mori is the follow up to Flyleaf's self-titled debut and features the songs "Again" and "Beautiful Bride." Watch the videos and find the contest HERE!

Direct contest link: http://www.totalassault.com/contests/id/02566/

Breaking Benjamin release live footage on Havoc TV

Breaking Benjamin have teamed up with Havoc TV to premiere five exclusive acoustic performances.The footage comes from the band's homecoming show at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Wilkes-Barre, PA. During the set the band treated the audience to stunning acoustic renditions of fan favorites "Diary of Jane" , "Breath" ,"Until The End" , and "Had Enough". The band also played an acoustic version of their #1 hit single "I Will Not Bow" , off of the album Dear Agony, in-stores now.

The band is hitting the road with Three Days Grace and Flyleaf this winter. Tour dates are as follows:

January 15 - Peoria. IL - Peoria Civic Center Arena - On Sale 12/12
January 16 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - On Sale 12/12
January 18 - Madison, WI - Alliant Energy Center - On Sale 12/12
January 20 - Duluth, MN - Duluth Ent. Conv. Ctr Arena - On Sale 12/12
January 21 - LaCrosse, WI - LaCrosse Center Arena - On Sale 12/18
January 23 - Mankato, MN - Verizon Wireless - On Sale 12/11
January 24 - Rockford, IL - Rockford Metro Center - On Sale 12/19
January 26 - Grand Island, NE - Heartland Events Center - On Sale 12/12
January 27 - Cedar Rapids, IA - US Cellular Center - On Sale 12/19
January 29 - Evansville, IN - Roberts Stadium - On sale 12/12
January 30 - Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen War Memorial Coliseum - On sale 12/12
February 1 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - On Sale 12/12
February 2 - Huntington, WV - Big Sandy Superstore Arena - On Sale 12/12
February 14 - Portland, ME - Cumberland Civic Center - On Sale 12/12

New Behind-the-Scenes Video from Lifehouse

Lifehouse recently premiered the music video for "Halfway Gone," the first single from their upcoming release Smoke & Mirrors. Now, the band has released a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video, directed by the talented Frank Borin (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Good Charlotte). In this clip, the guys discuss the concept for "Halfway Gone" and the tricks they used to make people appear out of nowhere.

"Halfway Gone" is available for purchase now on iTunes, while Smoke & Mirrors will hit stores on February 2, 2010. Visit Lifehousemusic.com for additional updates from the band.

Fred Releases New Music Video for Christmas is Creepy

YouTube sensation FRED has released a new video for the song "Christmas is Creepy," from his holiday EP It's Hackin' Christmas. The video combines live action, CGI, animation, and stop-motion to illustrate that popular Christmas stories are actually a little weird when it's all said and done - Santa sneaking into houses, snowmen coming to life, flying reindeer, and mythical creatures can definitely seem a little creepy.

"Christmas is Creepy" follows "Christmas Cash" as the second single off It's Hackin' Christmas, available now for download on iTunes and for purchase from FredChristmas.com and Justice stores. Also available from his website is an exclusive Hackin' Fan Pack for only $14.99 (+ S&H), featuring the It's Hackin' Christmas CD, a "Christmas Cash" DVD with behind-the-scenes footage, a poster autographed by Fred's creator, Lucas Cruikshank, and a FRED sticker.

"Christmas is Creepy" Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPVNvJoljD0

Fred YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/fred

It's Hackin' Christmas iTunes Buy Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/its-hackin-christmas-with-fred/id338760107

Saosin visit amusement park in new webisode

In the latest installment of Sao TV, Saosin visited Fun4All amusement park in Chula Vista, California. While at the park, the band met up with a group of fans and got their competitive juices flowing by challenging them in bumper boats, the batting cages, and Go-Karts. The band also played a round of miniature golf, that saw one member get a hole in one! Saosin put the cap on a crazy night of Fun4All shenanigans by performing a special acoustic sing-a-long set to a group of adoring fans.

Stay tuned for more Saosin webisodes from their recent acoustic tour in the coming weeks.

The band is currently headlining the Pac Sun tour with P.O.S. and Inner Party System.

Saosin-Fun4All webisode URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBzeA-DvppY

Adelitas Way Join Theary of a Deadman On Tour

Adelitas Way have just announced that they will begin touring with their friends Theory of a Deadman this January! The tour will include opening acts Halestorm and Taking Dawn, and will kick off in Minneapolis, MN on January 18th. The Las Vegas based Adelitas Way is supporting their self titled debut album, which features the top 10 single "Invincible."

Check out Adelitas Way on MySpace for the latest news and pick up the bands self-titled debut album here.

Adelitas Way Tour Dates:
Mon 01/18/10 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Tue 01/19/10 Chicago, IL House Of Blues
Sun 01/24/10 Milwaukee, WI The Rave Eagles Club
Wed 01/27/10 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Cafe
Fri 01/29/10 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Sat 01/30/10 Baltimore, MD Bourbon Street Ballroom
Sun 01/31/10 Boston, MA House Of Blues
Mon 02/01/10 Norfolk, VA NorVa
Sat 02/06/10 Houston, TX House Of Blues
Mon 02/08/10 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Tue 02/09/10 Wichita, KS The Cotillion
Wed 02/10/10 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre

Thirty Seconds to Mars To Chat Live with Fans

To celebrate the release of This is War, fans can chat live with the Thirty Seconds to Mars via Twitter, Facebook and Chat on Livestream.com/thirtysecondstomars on 12/9/09 at 5pm - 8pm PST!

• Channel page: http://livestream.com/thirtysecondstomars
• Facebook app page: http://apps.facebook.com/thirtysectomars/

Remember that fans can watch with their iphones as well at iphone.livestream.com!

To hear Thirty Seconds to Mars' new album, This Is War, before it hits stores on December 8th visit http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

solicitous \suh-LIS-uh-tuhs\, adjective:

1. Manifesting or expressing care or concern.
2. Full of anxiety or concern; apprehensive.
3. Extremely careful; meticulous.
4. Full of desire; eager.

Solicitous is from Latin sollicitus, "thoroughly or violently moved, disturbed, or agitated," hence "anxious, uneasy, worried," from sollus, "whole, entire" + citus, past participle of ciere, "to move, to stir."

sorry dude

• A friendly and common greeting in snowboarder language.

Simon: dude, watch where your riding!
Ray: Sorry dude
Trivia
In the game of croquet, what’s the carrot?

• The pointed end of the croquet hoop—the part that’s stuck in the ground.

Today in History

• Immaculate Conception: Pope Pius IX defined as a dogma the belief that the Virgin Mary was born free of sin (1854)
• John Lennon: the ex-Beatle and peace icon was shot to death outside his apartment in New York City by Mark David Chapman, an obsessed fan (1980)
• CIS: the Commonwealth of Independent States was established instead of the USSR by Russia, Belarus and Ukraine (1991)
• NAFTA: Canadian-Mexican-US pact was signed into law by US President Bill Clinton (1993)

Today's Birthdays

• Eli Whitney (1765-1825): inventor of the cotton gin; plus, industrialist William C. Durant (1861-1947)
• Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587): Scottish queen; also, Sweden's queen Christina (1626-1689)
• Diego Rivera (1886-1957): muralist; plus, artists Aristide Maillol (1861-1944) and Camille Claudel (1864-1943)
• James Thurber (1894-1961): writer, cartoonist, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"; also, cartoonist who created Popeye, Elzie Segar (1894-1938)
• Sammy Davis, Jr. (1925-1990): all-round entertainer, he sang, danced, acted and did impressions; also, actors Lee J. Cobb (1911-1976), Maximilian Schell (79), David Carradine (1936-2009), John Rubinstein (63), Kim Basinger (56), Teri Hatcher (45), Matthew Laborteaux (43) and Dominic Monaghan (33)
• James Galway (70): virtuoso flutist; other musicians born on this date include Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), Jim Morrison (1943-1971), Gregg Allman (62), Warren Cuccurullo (53), Phil Collen (52) and Sinead O'Connor (43)

Cartel Free Download for "Let's Go"

Courtesy of Coca-Cola, fans of Cartel can download the band’s latest single "Let's Go" for free until the end of the day tomorrow (12/8) on MySpace. To get the free MP3, visit www.myspace.com/formula-for-happiness now. “Let’s Go” can be found on Cartel's third studio album, Cycles, in stores and on iTunes now.

• Official Page: www.cartelrocks.com
• MySpace: www.myspace.com/cartel
• iTunes Buy Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cycles/id334443045

Five Finger Death Punch announce new "female friendly" tour dates

Today, Five Finger Death Punch announced their Winter 2010 US headlining tour with a unique twist: the first 100 women to line up at each venue day of show will get in absolutely free. 5FDP’s Five Finger Discount Tour will run January 21 through February 20, 2010 with special guests Shadows Fall, Throwdown, and 2Cents.

Tickets go on sale this weekend, but there will be a special fan club presale and VIP packages available starting tomorrow, Tuesday December 8th at 3pm local. The VIP package consists of a ticket, meet and greet with the band, early entry to the GA show, special edition laminate, exclusively designed custom 5FDP guitar picks, special edition sticker, and signed poster all in one. Details are available to the 5FDP fan club and at 5fdp.com.

5FDP’s new album War Is the Answer debuted at #7 on the Billboard charts this fall, marking the band’s highest chart position to date. Along with the fact that the album is already over 120,000 units sold and growing, this fall’s Shock And Raw Tour was one of the most successful hard rock tours of the season. 5FDP plan to replicate that success, keeping the critically acclaimed Shadows Fall and exciting newcomers 2 Cents on the bill, while adding one of metal’s most exciting melodic bands, Throwdown, into the mix.

5FDP’s new single, “Walk Away,” is shooting up Alternative and Active Rock Radio charts and getting a very strong reaction nationwide. Their first single from WAR, “Hard To See” was another Top Ten Active Rock hit- proving 5FDP to be one of the most popular hard rock bands today.

Five Finger Death Punch Headlining Tour- First 100 Ladies Get In FREE*
1/21 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
1/22 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
1/23 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
1/24 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
1/26 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
1/27 McAllen, TX @ McAllen Convention Center
1/29 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
1/30 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
1/31 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
2/2 Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom
2/3 Greenville, SC @ Handle Bar **First 50 Ladies get in free ONLY
2/5 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
2/6 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
2/8 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
2/9 TBA
2/10 TBA
2/12 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop *
2/13 Dayton, OH McGuffy’s House of Rock *
2/14 St. Louis, MO @ Pop’s
2/16 Rapid City, SD @ Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
2/17 Billings, MT @ Shrine Auditorium
2/19 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
2/20 Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre
2/21 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

* “First 100 Ladies in Free” promotion NOT valid in these select markets
Ladies are subject to all venue age restrictions. Contact your local box office for details.

For more information on FFDP please visit www.5fdp.com or www.myspace.com/ffdp.

Look forward to Mondays!

Christina Stefanidi

The only good thing about the Uri Gellar show last weekend with my inlaws.

Max Magazine November 2009

Hottie of the day!

cred to OU

Some more delicious links:

• http://hailmaryjane.com/christina-stefanidi-could-get-it/
• http://menknowpause.fooyoh.com/menknowpause_lifestyle_living/3059474
• http://guyism.com/2009/03/christina-stefanidi-is-a-name-to-know.html
• http://showhype.com/story/christina_stefanidi_is_a_hot_piece/
• http://www.totallycrap.com/galleries/galleries_xristina_stefanidi_in_greek_maxim/

Weekend Box Office

Tops at the Box Office

1. The Blind Side
2. The Twilight Saga: New Moon
3. Brothers
4. A Christmas Carol
5. Old Dogs

Ready for a bad pun? Sandra Bullock blind-sided Twilight and took the #1 spot in ticket sales over the weekend. The new Kate Beckinsale movie Everybody's Fine disappointed with just over $4 mill for the #10 spot in it's opening weekend. She might want to confirm the rumors for Underworld 4.

Monday, December 7, 2009

fatuous \FACH-oo-uhs\, adjective:

1. Inanely foolish and unintelligent; stupid.
2. Illusory; delusive.

Fatuous comes from Latin fatuus, "foolish, idiotic, silly."
Face base

• The point in a romantic relationship when pictures of the couple begin to appear on Facebook, and or when the relationship status changes to "In a relationship".

"It looks like Kat has made it to Face base with that new guy."
Trivia
What computer company is headquartered on a street named for a software bug?

• Apple Computer, which is located at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, California. An infinite loop is geekspeak for a programming error in which a loop of information will repeat itself forever unless interrupted from outside the program.

Today's Holiday:

• Pearl Harbor Day: on this "date which will live in infamy," Japan launched a cowardly sneak attack on a sleeping naval base in Hawaii, drawing the US into WWII (1941)

Today in History

• Delaware: the First State ratified the United States Constitution and was admitted to the Union (1787)
• "The Blue Marble": famous photograph of Earth was taken by the crew of the Apollo 17 as NASA's last moon mission flew away from Cape Canaveral (1972)

Today's Birthdays

• Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680): architect and artist who created Baroque style of sculpture
• Joseph Cook (1860-1947): Australian prime minister
• Willa Cather (1873-1947): novelist who wrote stories of prairie life, O Pioneers!; other writers born today include Allan Cunningham (1784-1842), Joyce Cary (1888-1957) and Heywood Broun (1888-1939)
• Noam Chomsky (81): linguist
• Tom Waits (60): Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/actor, Mule Variations; plus, musicians Bobby Osborne (78), Harry Chapin (1942-1981) and Aaron Carter (22)
• Larry Bird (53): MVP basketball player and coach; hall-of-famers Gerry Cheevers (69) and Johnny Bench (62) also celebrate birthdays today
• Jeffrey Wright (44): stage and screen actor, Angels in America; actors Eli Wallach (94) and Ellen Burstyn (77) share this birth date

Sunday, December 6, 2009

bonhomie \bah-nuh-MEE\, noun:

• A good nature; pleasant and easy manner.

Bonhomie comes from French, from bonhomme, "good-natured man," from bon, "good" (from Latin bonus) + homme, "man" (from Latin homo).

booty text

• The lazy, low-commitment version of the booty call

booty text from 555-5555: What are you doing? Wanna come over and sleep in my bed?

Trivia
What popular 1980s pop group had three unrelated members with the same last name—Taylor—in its original lineup?

• Duran Duran. The Taylors were Andy, John, and Roger.

The name of what African nation is the same as its capital city—plus two letters?

• Tunisia. Its capital, of course, is Tunis.

Today in History

• The Washington Post: DC's largest newspaper published its first edition (1877)
• Irish Free State: precursor to today's Republic of Ireland was formed (1922)
• Ulysses: a United States judge ruled that James Joyce's novel, in which characters correspond to Homeric figures, was not obscene (1933)
• Mars Global Surveyor: NASA released pictures of the red planet that seemed to show the recent presence of water (2006)

Today's Birthdays

• Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918): poet, "Trees"; authors Sophie von La Roche (1731-1807), Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) and Osbert Sitwell (1892-1969) shared this birth date
• Ira Gershwin (1896-1983): lyricist
• Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898-1995): photojournalist
• Dave Brubeck (89): jazz pianist/composer, "Take Five"
• Steven Wright (54): Oscar-winning comedian/actor
• Judd Apatow (42): filmmaker, Knocked Up, Funny People; performers born on this date include Agnes Moorehead (1906-1974), James Naughton (64), JoBeth Williams (61), Kin Shriner, Wil Shriner and Tom Hulce (all 56), Janine Turner (46) and Lindsay Price (33)

From yesterday:
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Today's History

• Phi Beta Kappa: oldest collegiate honors society was founded as a secret club at the College of William and Mary (1776)
• Great Smog of 1952: five days of intense air pollution began in London, killing possibly more than 10,000 people
• "irrational exuberance": former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned that the market might be dangerously overvalued (1996)

Today's Birthdays

• Martin Van Buren (1782-1862): 8th POTUS and a founder of the Democratic Party
• George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876): general who lost the battle of Little Bighorn
• Walt Disney (1901-1966): animator, filmmaker and the creator ofDisneyland
• Little Richard (77): singer/songwriter; other singers born on this date include Jose Carreras (63) and Jim Messina (62)
• Joan Didion (75): novelist and essayist, The Year of Magical Thinking; writers Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) and Calvin Trillin (74) share this birth date
• Alex Kapp Horner (40): actor, The New Adventures of Old Christine; also, actors Jeroen Krabbe (65), Morgan Brittany (58), Brian Backer (53), Margaret Cho (41), Amy Acker (33), Nick Stahl (30) and Frankie Muniz (24)

Mad Driving Skills

I don't know what's more amazing, the skills or the fact that it's done in old Hyundais!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/733842/mad_driving_skills/

Inner Splendor Celtic Christmas Music

Inner Splendor Media, a globally recognized producer of world music, relaxation and ambient sound recordings is proud to announce the release of its first Christmas-themed CDs. In keeping with Inner Splendor’s eclectic catalog, these releases break new ground, offering listeners a one-of-a-kind holiday music experience.

http://www.celticchristmasmusic.org/

http://www.youtube.com/user/SplendorOfChristmas

http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Love-Christmas/158400003723

http://twitter.com/LuvChristmas

December 4: Blade Runner

From my email:

Blade Runner is a 1982 American science fiction film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, and Sean Young. The screenplay, written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples, is based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. The film depicts a dystopian Los Angeles in November 2019 in which genetically manufactured beings called replicants — visually indistinguishable from adult humans — are used for dangerous or menial work on Earth's "off-world colonies". Following a replicant uprising, replicants become illegal on Earth and specialist police called "blade runners" are trained to hunt down and "retire" escaped replicants on Earth. The plot focuses on a brutal and cunning group of recently-escaped replicants hiding in Los Angeles and the semi-retired blade runner, Rick Deckard, who reluctantly agrees to take on one more assignment. Blade Runner initially polarized critics: some were displeased with the pacing, while others enjoyed its thematic complexity. The film performed poorly in North American theaters. Despite the box office failure of the film, it has since become a cult classic. Blade Runner has been hailed for its production design, depicting a "retrofitted" future. It remains a leading example of the neo-noir genre. Seven versions of the film have been shown, for various markets, and as a result of controversial changes made by film executives. A rushed Director's cut was released in 1992 after a strong response to workprint screenings. In 2007, Warner Bros. released in select theaters and on DVD/HD DVD/Blu-ray, the 25th anniversary digitally remastered definitive Final Cut by Scott.

Read the rest of this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner

Alice In Chains garner Grammy Nomination for "Check My Brain"

ALICE IN CHAINS have earned a Grammy nomination for “Best Hard Performance” for “Check My Brain,” the No. 1 hit single from the band’s new album BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE. Fueled by the chart-topping track, which hit No. 1 on the Modern, Active and Rock formats and was hailed by Spin magazine as “one of the catchiest songs of Alice In Chains' history,” the album entered Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart at No. 5, with first-week sales exceeding 126,000 copies.

The quartet (guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, guitarist/vocalist William DuVall, drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Inez) is maintaining momentum with second single “Your Decision,” which was this week’s No. 1 Most Added track at Modern and Active Rock. Earlier this week, the video for “Your Decision” premiered on iTunes and shot to No. 1 on their Rock Video Chart. Stephen Schuster, who they previously worked with on the video for “A Looking In View”, directed the clip.

In other news, ALICE IN CHAINS have announced dates for a North American tour set to kick off at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver on February 2nd. Tickets go on sale December 4th and 5th – fans can get more info at http://www.aliceinchains.com/.

The band is currently touring Europe and recently performed on the UK television show "Later ... With Jools Holland." The international dates followed a sold-out U.S. buzz tour and performances on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and back-to-back nights on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”

Tickets for Alice In Chains' North American tour will be going on sale today (12/4) and tomorrow (12/5). Additionally, for the first time ever, AIC is making available a limited number of special ticketing packages to the tour. This offer is first come, first serve, so be sure to act quickly because quantities are limited. To participate in this offer, click here and enter the following information:

• Username: aliceinchains
• Password: tickets

Full dates and public on-sale information below:

2/2 - Vancouver - Orpheum Theatre - On-Sale 12/5 @ 10am
2/4 - Seattle - Paramount Theatre - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
2/6 - Salem - Salem Armory - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
2/8 - Boise - Knitting Factory - AVAILABLE NOW
2/10 - Reno - Knitting Factory - AVAILABLE NOW
2/11 - Oakland - Fox Theatre - AVAILABLE NOW
2/17 - Phoenix - Dodge Theatre - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
2/19 - Denver - Fillmore - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
2/21 - Kansas City - Midland Theatre - AVAILABLE NOW
2/22 - St. Louis - Pageant - AVAILABLE NOW
2/23 - Louisville - Louisville Palace - AVAILABLE NOW
2/25 - Atlanta - Tabernacle - AVAILABLE NOW
2/27 - Myrtle Beach - House Of Blues - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/1 - Nashville - Municipal Auditorium - AVAILABLE NOW
3/2 - Charlotte - Fillmore - AVAILABLE NOW
3/3 - Washington DC - DAR Constitution Hall - AVAILABLE NOW
3/5 - Richmond - The National - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/6 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/8 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 - AVAILABLE NOW
3/12 - Atlantic City - Borgata - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/13 - Philadelphia - Tower Theatre - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/14 - Boston - Orpheum Theatre - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/16 - Montreal - Metropolis - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 12pm
3/17 - Toronto - Sound Academy - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/19 - Detroit - Fillmore - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/20 - Chicago - Aragon Ballroom - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am
3/21 - Minneapolis - Roy Wilkens Auditorium - On-Sale Dec 5 @ 10am

Adelitas Way Release the Making of "Invincible"

Adelitas Way have released a behind the scenes video for their hit single "Invincible," which is the official theme song of WWE Superstars. The video gives fans a look at what goes on behind the scenes and what each band member thinks of the filming process. Watch the video here and see how much effort goes into creating a music video for a hit single.

Stop by the bands official site to check out the finished product of "Invincible" and a list of current tour dates with Breaking Benjamin.

• MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/adelitasway

Rise Against Premiere Savior (Performance Version) Video

We received so much great feedback from our last music video, "Savior", so we decided to compile another version of the video for everyone to check out. This one is focused more on the performance ( i.e; us trashing equipment). Enjoy.- Rise Against

Puddle of Mudd Frontman Injures Leg

"I was kind of hoping it was more serious than it is," says Wes Scantlin about injuring his right foot's fifth metatarsal bone while in New York City on Monday. "I was told this type of fracture is seen a lot in athlete's - I fractured mine simply hopping off a stool after our appearance on the radio show Rockline." The injury forced Scantlin to reschedule a series of interviews slated for Tuesday - but the good news for fans is that it will not impact the rest of the band’s set up for their latest Flawless/Geffen release “Volume 4: Songs in The Key Of Love And Hate.”

"So much for a sexy explanation of what happened," says Scantlin, adding "we will be turning that up a bit when we head back to Los Angeles for our Gibson-sponsored album release party featuring their new Dusk Tiger guitar." The event is scheduled at the Gibson Showroom on Monday December 7, with the album hitting the music marketplace on December 8. Puddle Of Mudd fans can be a "fly on the wall" at the event by checking out the happenings on the band's channel via Ustream - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/puddle-of-mudd.

The band will also continue with the following dates in December as well: Dec 4th in Estero, FL at the Germain Arena and December 6th in Orlando at the House Of Blues.

Look for Puddle Of Mudd to hit the road on a North American tour with Shinedown beginning January 21st in Providence, RI.

Cartel Performs "Let's Go" On Fearless Music TV

Cartel will be performing their single "Let's Go" this Saturday evening on Fearless Music TV. The show, which features bands performing live from the Crash Mansion in New York City, airs Friday or Saturday evenings in most markets. For a full list of stations that air the show, visit the Fearless Music website.

"Let's Go" is the first single from Cartel's third album Cycles, available now in stores and on iTunes.

• MySpace: www.myspace.com/cartel
• Official Page: www.cartelrocks.com

AFI To Launch In Transmission Series

Find out everything and anything you ever wanted to know about Crash Love. Who better to tell you than AFI themselves? Watch the In Transmission web series exclusively on afi.buzznet.com. Premiering December 10th at 4:00 pm PST.

Friday, December 4, 2009

gallimaufry \gal-uh-MAW-free\, noun:

• A hodgepodge; jumble; confused medley.

Gallimaufry, originally meaning "a hash of various kinds of meats," comes from French galimafrée, from Old French, from galer, "to rejoice, to make merry" (source of English gala) + mafrer, "to eat much," from Medieval Dutch maffelen, "to open one's mouth wide."

word receptacle n.

• The person that is on the receiving side of a one way conversation.

I couldn't get a word in edgewise. She kept talking to me about her shoes, purse, and how her best friend just got dumped. I am a word receptacle.

Trivia
What sea creature produces more eggs than any other known vertebrate?

• The ocean sunfish, or Mola mola. A female can carry as many as 300 million tiny eggs at a time in her single ovary. The fry—or offspring—that survive may grow to more than 4,000 pounds.

Today in History

• Chicago: was founded with a mission established by French priest Jacques Marquette on the shore of Lake Michigan (1674)
• suttee: the Hindu practice of a widow's self-immolation on her husband's funeral pyre was outlawed by the British in India (1829)
• Mary Celeste: the ship was discovered heading toward the Strait of Gibraltar, sound if somewhat wet, but all its crew and passengers were missing and have never been found (1872)
• The Los Angeles Times: began publication; it is now the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in the US (1881)

Today's Birthdays

• Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944): abstract painter
• Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926): poet; plus, writer Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)
• Francisco Franco (1892-1975): Spanish general and leader
• Marisa Tomei (45): Oscar-winner for My Cousin Vinny, more recently acclaimed for The Wrestler; also, actors Deanna Durbin (88), Max Baer Jr., (72), Gemma Jones (67), Patricia Wettig (58), Fred Armisen (43) and Kevin Sussman (39)
• Jay-Z (40): rapper, producer; other musicians born on this date include Bob Mosley (67), Chris Hillman (65), Dennis Wilson (1944-1983), Gary Rossington (58) and Cassandra Wilson (54)
• Tyra Banks (36): supermodel, host of the Emmy-winning The Tyra Banks Show

Turtle Thursday: Snappy and Ty

This is Snappy and Ty (in the background) basking on their floating island.

The have nothing else to do but smile for the camera!

This is post one of a three week series!

How exciting!

Pic by me, on a recent Olympus dig cam. I dunno, it's the wife's.

Ann Sweeten

Contemporary Pianist/Composer, Ann Sweeten, (http://www.annsweeten.com/) has crafted a signature sound over the course of 8 chart-topping albums and 2 Italian compilation albums over the past 13 years. Often placed in the New Age genre, her style is decidedly unique, embracing not only the classical realm, but aspects of jazz, film scoring, and popular music. Sweeten’s music has aired and been reviewed across the world to wide critical acclaim. Her music is also played on Internet radio, DMX/Spafax Music, Muzak, Clear Channel, AOL Music/XM Audio Visions channel, XM Satellite, and Music Choice (Soundscapes).

• Comparison: David Lanz, Suzanne Ciani, George Winston, Michael Jones, Vangelis
• Influence: Suzanne Ciani, Stephen Sondheim, Erik Satie, Tchaikovsky, Debussy

http://www.annsweeten.com/

http://www.myspace.com/annsweeten

http://twitter.com/annsweeten

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ann-Sweeten/25198468623

Major Lazer Making of "Keep It Goin' Louder"

Major Lazer have unveiled the making of video for their hit single "Keep It Goin' Louder" featuring Ricky Blaze and Nina Sky. Go behind the scenes and find out what exactly director Eric Wareheim from Adult Swim and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! was thinking when he made this freakishly funny video.

Check out the video here and get a second look at the unforgettable dance moves from the shapely women. Stop by the official Major Lazer website for more information and pick up the debut album, Guns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do!, available on iTunes now.

Thirty Seconds to Mars Give Fans An Exclusive Sneak Peek of This Is War

Thirty Seconds to Mars is giving fans an exclusive sneak peek of their highly anticipated album, This Is War, right now on I Heart Radio. Do not miss this chance to experience the upcoming release of the groups latest album featuring the hit single, "Kings and Queens." Visit the bands official site for more information and pre-order the album now from iTunes and Music Today.

Thirty Seconds to Mars is currently on tour in support of This Is War. To find out where and when you can see the band live and get Thirty Seconds to Mars news and updates, visit www.thirtysecondstomars.com.

Orianthi to Play Free NYC Show on 12/10

For fans of Orianthi in New York City and surrounding areas, the guitar goddess will be performing a free show next Thursday, December 10th at the Union Square Best Buy in NYC. The concert will begin at 6:30 pm, and Orianthi will be signing autographs and meeting fans after her performance. Click here for additional details.

Orianthi is featured in the current print issue of Rolling Stone and in Guitar Edge magazine, while "According to You," the first single from her major label debut Believe, has recently made a quite a splash on pop radio (watch the video here). Believe is available for download on iTunes, and be sure to visit Orianthi.com for more information and updates from this rising star.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

roborant \ROB-uh-ruhnt\, adjective:

• Strengthening; restoring vigor.

noun:

• A strengthening medicine; a tonic; a restorative.

Roborant derives from the present participle of Latin roborare, "to strengthen," from robur, roboris, "strength."

management by driveby

• When a manager comes whizzing through the cubicles to see if you need anything from him/her without stopping to listen to your answer. Way for manager to know what his/her people are doing.

Every morning Sherwin swings by our area to say hi and pulls a management by driveby.

Trivia

What role did disgraced baseball great Pete Rose play in the 1991 made-for-TV movie Babe Ruth?

• He portrayed Ty Cobb, the player who held the major league record for career hits (4,191) until Rose broke it (4,256). Because Rose was booted from baseball for gambling on games, Major League Baseball would not let him appear in uniform in the film.

Today in History

• heart transplant: the procedure was first performed by Christiaan Barnard on 53-year-old Louis Washkansky in Cape Town; the patient lived 18 days before succumbing to pneumonia, but his new heart didn't fail (1967)
• 20th Century Limited: luxury NYC–Chicago train, on which passengers were routinely given flowers and perfume, finished its final run (1967)
• Bhopal disaster: poison gas emission from Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, killed thousands of people in arguably the worst industrial disaster ever (1984)

Today's Birthdays

• Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828): portraitist who drew the picture of George Washington on the one-dollar bill
• Joseph Conrad (1857-1924): author of "Heart of Darkness," which was adapted into Apocalypse Now
• Hayato Ikeda (1899-1965): Japanese prime minister
• John von Neumann (1903-1957): mathematician who helped develop game theory
• Carlos Montoya (1903-1993): guitarist and composer who popularized flamenco music; other musicians born on this date include Ferlin Husky (84), Andy Williams (82), Jaye P. Morgan (78), Ozzy Osbourne (61) and Montell Jordan (41)
• Jean-Luc Godard (79): filmmaker who ushered in the New Wave movement
• Brendan Fraser (41): actor, The Mummy; also, actors Steven Culp (54), Julianne Moore (49), Daryl Hannah (48), Holly Marie Combs and Bruno Campos (both 36), Anna Chlumsky (29), Amanda Seyfried (24) and Michael Angarano (22)

Puddle of Mudd Behind The Scenes of "Spaceship"

Puddle of Mudd have just released a behind the scenes look at their stunt packed video for their new single, "Spaceship." The music video features Travis Pastrana and the rest of the crew from the hit television show Nitro Circus. Check out the video, and watch what happens when a group of adrenaline junkies and musicians collaborate to make a music video. Make sure to pre-order your copy of the group's upcoming release, Volume 4: Songs In the Key of Love & Hate, available December 8th and view upcoming tour dates at the bands official site.

The Script Featured During Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is a lavish event that features elaborate lingerie, extravagant set design and music from some of today's biggest stars. Last night's event featured music from none other than Irish rockers The Script. The band's hit song "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" off of their self-titled debut album played during the show while Heidi Klum made a surprise walk down the runway.

Take a look at the video filled with highlights from this year's show and make sure to visit the band's official site for a list of remaining tour dates with David Cook.

Hasselhoff Wednesday: Just Fine

I know I was very worried during the weekend after hearing about the Hoff falling ill.

Hasselhoff 'Fine' After Stay In Hospital

On CD: EL DESTRUCTO - Something Is Definitely Wrong

There are albums you immediately like and Something Is Definitely Wrong by EL DESTRUCTO, for me, is one of those. I got the disc a couple weeks ago and I have been completely distracted by it ever since. I haven't been able to listen to anything else since!

My first impression was that they remind me a lot of Suicidal Tendencies and Butthole Surfers. When I got the release today, I was almost surprised how close my opinion was to that of the official statement.

If you like rock with bite, this is a really fun album. Be sure to listen to all 69 tracks. It's solid gold right to the last note! Great album! More on the websites:

http://www.eldestructo.com/

http://www.myspace.com/eldestructo

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1180165643&ref=profile

http://www.youtube.com/user/SatanBrain13

El Destructo

EL-DESTRUCTO, founded in 1993 by frontman "SATAN BRAIN" and identical twin brother "MR. MOJO", originally started as a Ministry/WhiteZombie style industrial band. During the prenatal stages of El-Destructo, the band relied heavily on members "SCOTT (a.k.a. Fuzz) ANDREWS" and "BIG ROB DALY" for programing. After they left the band to pursue other interests, Satan Brain and Mr. Mojo restructured the group into an all live band.

• Comparison: GWAR, Butthole Surfers, Fear, Black Flag
• Influence: GWAR, Clutch, Butthole Surfers, Ozzy Osbourne, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams

http://www.eldestructo.com/

http://www.myspace.com/eldestructo

http://www.youtube.com/user/SatanBrain13

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1180165643&ref=profile

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

myrmidon \MUR-muh-don; -duhn\, noun:

1. (Capitalized) A member of a warlike Thessalian people who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy.
2. A loyal follower, especially one who executes orders without question.

Myrmidon derives from Greek Myrmidones, a warlike people of ancient Thessaly.
Kobe Special

• A large gift a man gives to his wife to appease her after he's had an affair. After sleeping with another women, Kobe Bryant bought his wife a ring that cost as much as a large house.

Tiger: I have to run to Zales to get a Kobe Special."
Friend: "What's that?"
Tiger: "A house on a finger."
Trivia
How did merchants who sell food and household supplies end up being called grocers?

• They bought in bulk—or by the gross—and that’s what the word grocer originally meant.

Today in History

• Napoleon Bonaparte: crowned himself emperor of France at Notre Dame (1804)
• Monroe Doctrine: was articulated by President James Monroe; it told Europe to stay out of the Americas (1823)
• Enron scandal: Houston-based energy company Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; due to accounting fraud, the corporation had previously been the seventh-largest in the US (2001)

Today's Birthdays

• Rene Waldeck-Rousseau (1846-1904): French premier
• Georges Seurat (1859-1892): neo-impressionist painter who developed pointillism
• Maria Callas (1923-1977): soprano; classical conductor and cellist John Barbirolli (1899-1970) was also born on this date
• Julie Harris (84): record-holder for most Tony Awards for Best Actress; also, actors Keith Szarabajka (57), Dan Butler (55), Dennis Christopher (54), Steven Bauer (53), Lucy Liu and Rena Sofer (both 41)
• Gianni Versace (1946-1997): fashion designer
• Monica Seles (36): tennis champ
• Nelly Furtado (31): singer, "I'm Like a Bird"; another singer born on this date is Britney Spears (28)

Introducing New Interscope Records Artist Tamar Kaprelian

Tamar Kaprelian was born in Scottsdale, Arizona and brought up in both Georgia and California surrounded by love and great music. She has been writing songs as long as she can remember, influenced as a kid by classic Disney films, but her true love of music came about when she discovered Billy Joel and Paul McCartney. The 22-year old singer/songwriter was discovered after entering a contest to cover OneRepublic's smash hit "Apologize" online and was chosen by the band as the winner. Since winning the contest, Tamar's entry has received over 3 million views on YouTube.

Fans of MTV's The Hills might recognize Tamar's single "New Day" which was featured prominently in the Season Five finale. It was also the theme song for Feeding America's Drive Out Hunger Tour where Tamar performed in over 30 cities in 30 days in support of the organization. Get to know this rising star in an intimate, acoustic performance of the song where she shares a little more about her music.

Tamar Kaprelian is set to release her Interscope Records debut next year with songs co-written by OneRepublic’s Brent Kutzle and Ryan Tedder, Evanescence’s Ben Moody and David Hodges, Kara Dioguardi and many others. She calls it a coming-of-age record that chronicles her life, relationships, and her utter determination to create an album that is real and true to herself, both personally and artistically.

Green River Ordinance Premiere Video For Come On

It would be an understatement to say that Green River Ordinance have had a busy year. The Fort Worth, Texas quintet have toured with the likes of Gavin DeGraw, Jack's Mannequin, The Academy Is, Kate Voegele and most recently American Idol winner David Cook in support of their major label debut Out of My Hands. They worked with producers Mark Endert (Natasha Bedingfield, Maroon 5), Jordan Critz and Paul Ebersold (Sister Hazel, 3 Doors Down) on the album which builds on the strengths that got the band noticed, with accessible, hook-laden songs suitable for cruising -- windows down and radio blaring. Reminiscent of arena-ready, larger-than-live rock bands, Green River Ordinance expertly blends emotive vocals, guitars-to-11 and anthemic choruses to deliver moments certain to move crowds with lighters (or cell phones) inevitably waving in the air.

Album sales have been consistently increasing as Out of My Hands launches up the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. Several songs have been featured on shows like So You Think You Can Dance and MTV's The Hills which have exposed the band to new audiences outside of their hardcore fans.

Experience GRO's infectious pop/rock sound first hand in the recently premiered video for "Come On." The clip was directed by Wes Edwards (Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins) who crafted the cinematic, split screen shots that help the song's story unfold.

Green River Ordinance is singer/guitarist Josh Jenkins, brothers Jamey (guitar) and Geoff Ice (bass), Denton Hunker (drums) and Joshua Wilkerson (guitar). Out of My Hands is available on iTunes now.

Notification - Your Tax Refund!

Here is an example of an IRS phishing email, don't fall for these!

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Get To Know International Pop Star Agnes In New EPK

Get to know international, pop singing sensation Agnes in a brand new EPK. Watch the clip to learn more about her experience winning Sweden's version of American Idol, her chart-topping single "Release Me," and her favorite parts of performing. The Swedish beauty also reveals her thoughts on fashion and discusses her influences that range from Whitney Houston to Beyonce to Robyn. Stay tuned for the release of Dance Love Pop in the US next year.

Saosin kick off tour in new webisode

Saosin have just released a new Sao TV webisode that documents the band as they embark on their most recent tour. Follow the band as they make their first stop at local San Diego radio station 91X, where fans were treated to an intimate acoustic set. Bassist Chris describes the tour: "We're just playing acoustic, meeting fans, and playing radio stations on this tour...should be very interesting!" Also get a glimpse into the band's touring rituals and living quarters on the bus, as they prepare for the long haul of tour. The band are just wrapping up the Pac Sun tour with P.O.S. and Inner Party System.

Be on the lookout for more Sao TV webisodes in the coming weeks.

Their new album In Search of Solid Ground is in-stores everywhere now.

Saosin "Tour Begins" webisode URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE8ZuLvilic

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

intrepid \in-TREP-id\, adjective:

• Fearless; bold; brave; undaunted; courageous; as, an intrepid soldier; intrepid spirit.

Intrepid comes from Latin intrepidus, "calm," from in-, "not" + trepidus, "anxious, disturbed."
airplane mode

• When someone cuts themselves off from the world by not logging on to Facebook or checking their cell phones. Usually occurs after a breakup or a rough work week.Derived from the cell phone setting of the same name in which incoming messages or phone calls cannot be received.

"Dan won't answer your calls. He's in airplane mode."
"Sarah went into airplane mode for three days after Charlie dumped her."
Trivia

What is the preferred alcoholic beverage of the Oompa Loompas, the little people in the children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

• Butterscotch and soda is their favorite tipple, but they also like butter gin and tonic, according to the book by Roald Dahl.

Today in History

• Sherlock Holmes: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective appeared for the first time, in A Study in Scarlet (1887)
• Nancy Astor: American-born society hostess became the first female member of the UK Parliament(1919)
• Rosa Parks: was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery bus boycott (1955)
• Antarctic Treaty: was opened for signature; it said Antarctica "shall continue forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes" (1959)
• Chunnel: workers digging from both ends — Folkstone, England, and Calais, France — met 132 feet/40 meters beneath the English Channel (1990)

Today's Birthdays

• Martin Klaproth (1743-1817): chemist who discovered uranium
• Marie Tussaud (1761-1850): proprietor of Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
• Woody Allen (74): writer/director/actor whose latest movie is Whatever Works; plus, author ofNero Wolfe mysteries Rex Stout (1886-1975)
• Lee Trevino (70): pro golfer
• Sarah Silverman (39): stand-up comic, actor; also, actors Mary Martin (1913-1990), Paul Picerni (87), Richard Pryor (1940-2005), Bette Midler (63), Treat Williams (58), Carol Alt (49), Jeremy Northam (48) and Nestor Carbonell (42)
• Brad Delson (32): rocker, Linkin Park; also, musicians Dianne Lennon (70), John Densmore (65) and Gilbert O'Sullivan (63)

Look forward to Mondays! 11/30/09

Lauren Budd

Hotty of the day!

cred to OU

Weekend Box Office

Tops at the Box Office

1. The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2. The Blind Side
3. 2012
4. Old Dogs
5. A Christmas Carol

No surprises here. New Moon held onto the #1 spot for a second week, but the shocker is the drop-off; it dropped down to the 40s and The Blind Side came close to overtaking it. I guess those Twilight fans had better things to do.

Monday, November 30, 2009

couture \koo-TOOR\, noun:

1. The business of designing, making, and selling highly fashionable, usually custom-made clothing for women.
2. Dressmakers and fashion designers considered as a group.
3. The high-fashion clothing created by designers.

adjective:

1. Created or produced by a fashion designer.
2. Being, having, or suggesting the style, quality, etc., of a fashion designer; very fashionable.

Couture is from French meaning sewing, from Old French cousture, from Vulgar Latin cōnsūtūra, from Latin cōnsuere, cōnsūt-, to sew together.

holiday pounds

• The extra little bit of weight you put on during a period of being on holiday or vacation.

Man, when I get back to work I'll have to start going to the gym again- I've put on some serious holiday pounds

Trivia

What professional football team got its name from the color of used jerseys purchased from a local college?

• The Arizona Cardinals. The team, which was founded in Chicago in 1898, adopted the Cardinals name in 1901 after its owner bought faded maroon uniforms from the University of Chicago. The name stuck even after team moves, first to St. Louis and then to Phoenix.

Today in History

• Russo-Finnish War: began; at its conclusion, Finland ceded part of its territory to Russia (1939)
• Lucille Ball: zany redheaded actress married Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz, who became her costar in I Love Lucy (1940)
• Hodges meteorite: in the only known case of an extraterrestrial object hitting a human being, a woman in Sylacauga, Alabama was struck by a rock from space that crashed through her roof as she napped on her couch (1954)
• Barbados: West Indies island nation gained its independence from the UK (1966)
• Thriller: Michael Jackson's sixth album was released; it remains the best-selling album of all time (1982)

Today's Birthdays

• Winston Churchill (1874-1965): formidable British PM
• Dick Clark (80): host of American Bandstand; musicians born on this date include Allan Sherman (1924-1973), Roger Glover (64), Rob Grill (65), Matti Caspi (60), Danny Sanderson (59), Billy Idol (54) and Clay Aiken (31)
• Ridley Scott (72): filmmaker, Blade Runner, Body of Lies; also, filmmakers Terrence Malick(66) and Ben Stiller (44)
• David Mamet (62): playwright, Pulitzer Prize-winner for Glengarry Glen Ross; plus, writers Mark Twain (1835-1910), L. M. Montgomery (1874-1942), I.J. Singer (1893-1944), Donald Ogden Stewart (1894-1980) and Gordon Parks (1912-2006)
• Sandra Oh (38): Christina Yang on Grey's Anatomy; also, actors Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (91),Robert Guillaume (82), Mandy Patinkin (57), Colin Mochrie (52), Elisha Cuthbert (27) and Kaley Cuoco (24)

Sunday, November 29, 2009

malleable \MAL-ee-uh-buhl\, adjective:

1. Capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers; -- applied to metals.
2. Capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces; easily influenced.
3. Capable of adjusting to changing circumstances; adaptable.

Malleable comes from Medieval Latin malleabilis, from malleare, "to hammer," from Latin malleus, "hammer."

Thanksgiving Beard

• An unintentional beard started over the 4 day Thanksgiving weekend, where you're too lazy to shave it off monday morning. Usually continues untilChristmas or New Year's Day.Also known as a Holiday Beard

Boss: You look like you haven't shaved in days. That's unprofessional.
Employee: Sir, that's my Thanksgiving beard. It's my way of honoring our forefathers.
Boss: Oh, I didn't realize that. Maybe I'll grow one too.
Trivia

What popular entertainer has sold more records in more languages than any other singer in history?

• Spanish-born Julio Iglesias, who was honored for his multilingual recordings in 1983 with the first-ever Guinness Book of World Records Diamond Record Award. The languages he’s recorded in are Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Tagalog.

Today in History

• Army-Navy game: football rivalry began at West Point; Navy won 24-0 (1890)
• South Pole: was flown over for the first time by American explorer Richard E. Byrd and three others (1929)
• Resolution 181: United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine was approved, dividing the area of Palestine between Jews and Arabs (1947)
• Warren Commission: was established by US president Lyndon Johnson to investigateJFK's assassination (1963)

Today's Birthdays

• Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888): author, Little Women; also, authors C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) and Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007)
• Ambrose Fleming (1849-1945): inventor of the diode; also, chemist Yuan T. Lee (73)
• Jacques Chirac (77): former president of France; plus, former Liberian president William V. S. Tubman (1895-1971)
• Chuck Mangione (69): jazz composer/musician who plays the flugelhorn
• Joel Coen (55): half of the Coen Brothers filmmaking duo, No Country for Old Men, A Serious Man
• Don Cheadle (45): actor and activist, Hotel Rwanda, Traitor; also, actors Diane Ladd (74?), Garry Shandling (60), Howie Mandel (54), Cathy Moriarty (49), Kim Delaney (48), Tom Sizemore (46),Andrew McCarthy (47), Brian Baumgartner (37), Anna Faris and Julian Ovenden (both 33) and Lucas Black (27)

Quote From G-Mo

Friendship is like peeing on yourself:

Everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

giglet (GIG-lit) noun

• A giddy, frolicsome girl. Also known as giglot.

EtymologyFrom Middle English gigelot.
sacrelicious adj.

1. A description of a recipe that should not exist for religious reasons, but tastes good anyway.
2. Any cooking done with communion wafers.

Try some Matzo crackers and bacon dip - it's sacrelicious.
Trivia
Which U.S. national park has more glaciers than any other park in the lower 48 states?

• North Cascades National Park, in Washington State, with 318.

Today in History

• Strait of Magellan: the ships of explorer Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific from the Atlantic by sailing through the strait that later took his name (1520)
• Royal Society: long-lived UK scientific society was founded by learned men (1660)
• Mariner 4: spacecraft that sent the first pictures of the Martian surface was launched (1964)

Today's Birthdays

• William Blake (1757-1827): engraver and poet, Songs of Experience; Pilgrim's Progress author John Bunyan (1628-1688) was also born on this date
• Friedrich Engels (1820-1895): socialist philosopher, a founder of Communism
• Paul Shaffer (60): bandleader and sidekick on the Late Show with David Letterman; also, musicians Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687), Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894), Randy Newman (66) and apl.de.ap (35)
• Ed Harris (59): actor/director, Pollock, Appaloosa; actors S. Epatha Merkerson (57), Judd Nelson(50), Aimee Garcia (31) and Scarlett Pomers (21) share this birth date
• Jon Stewart (47): satirist, host of The Daily Show

I THINK YOU ARE THE FATHER OF ONE OF MY KIDS

I THINK YOU ARE THE FATHER OF ONE OF MY KIDS

A guy goes to the supermarket and notices an attractive woman waving at him. She says hello.

He's rather taken aback because he can't place where he knows her from.

So he says, 'Do you know me?'

To which she replies, 'I think you're the father of one of my kids.'

Now his mind travels back to the only time he has ever been unfaithful to his wife and says, 'Are you the stripper from the bachelor party that I made love to on the pool table with all my buddies watching while your partner whipped my butt with wet celery?'

She looks into his eyes and says calmly, "No, I'm your son's teacher."

Friday, November 27, 2009

filemot (FIL-mot) noun, adjective

• The color of a dead or faded leaf: dull brown or yellowish brown.

Etymology: From the corruption of the French term feuillemorte, from feuille (leaf) + morte (dead). Ultimately from Indo-European root bhel- (to thrive or bloom) that gave us flower, bleed, bless, foliage, blossom, and blade.

Trivia
What are citizens of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, called?

• Cariocas.

Today in History

• Pennsylvania Station: regular service began in the busiest train station in North America (1910)
• scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon: during WWII, the French Navy scuttled its own ships and submarines in Toulon, France, to prevent them from falling into German hands (1942)
• Pope Paul VI: was accosted by a dagger-wielding Bolivian painter at a Manila airport (1970)
• Harvey Milk: San Francisco city supervisor was assassinated, along with mayor George Moscone, by former supervisor Dan White; White used the Twinkie defense and was convicted of manslaughter rather than murder (1978)

Today's Birthdays

• Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952): Israel's first president; other political leaders born on this date include Alexander Dubček (1921-1992) and Benigno Aquino Jr. (1932-1983)
• James Agee (1909-1955): novelist and screenwriter who won the Pulitzer Prize for his A Death in the Family; plus, author/actor Fanny Kemble (1809-1893)
• Bruce Lee (1940-1973): martial arts actor; also, actors James Avery (61), William Fichtner(53), Fisher Stevens (46), Robin Givens (45), Michael Vartan (41) and Jaleel White (33)
• Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970): rock guitarist, "Purple Haze"; other musicians born on this date are Charlie Benante (47) and Twista (36)
• Bill Nye (54): "the science guy"
• Caroline Kennedy (52): attorney, writer and editor, daughter of JFK