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782Definitely.
Here we are in the 21st Century. Very few people write songs that sounds like Sinatra now. Nobody writes songs that sounds like Elvis anymore. But you have a whole genre of hard rock and heavy metal music that has taken off from Hendrix. Many of whom are still inspired by what he was doing 40 years ago. And what he wrote still stands the test of time today. His music was genius. Way before it's time. I guess that's why some people from that era dismiss it. Alot of people thought the Beatles were just making alot of noise too. But their music stands up extremely well today too. Not so much their sound, but definitely their music. Hendrix's sound is even still mimicked today.
Here we are in the 21st Century. Very few people write songs that sounds like Sinatra now. Nobody writes songs that sounds like Elvis anymore. But you have a whole genre of hard rock and heavy metal music that has taken off from Hendrix. Many of whom are still inspired by what he was doing 40 years ago. And what he wrote still stands the test of time today. His music was genius. Way before it's time. I guess that's why some people from that era dismiss it. Alot of people thought the Beatles were just making alot of noise too. But their music stands up extremely well today too. Not so much their sound, but definitely their music. Hendrix's sound is even still mimicked today.
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783A 26-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday and accused of plotting to blow up the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol using large remote-controlled aircraft laden with explosives, as well as attempting to assist Al Qaeda in attacking U.S. troops overseas.
Rezwan Ferdaus of Ashland, Mass., was arrested Wednesday in Framingham after undercover FBI agents delivered weapons Ferdaus allegedly sought for the alleged plan. The stash included what he thought was 25 pounds of C-4 explosives, as well as three grenades and six fully-automatic AK-47 assault, a press release from the Department of Justice reads.
Ferdaus was arrested after he took the the materials and locked them in his storage unit, according to an affadavit that says the storage unit was rented under a false name in June.
The public was never in danger from the explosives, as undercover agents monitored the alleged plot and kept up frequent contact with Ferdaus, the press release read. More than 30 federal, state and local agencies in the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force worked together in the operation, including police departments in Worcester, Ashland and Framingham and the ATF.
In recorded conversations, Ferdaus said he planned to attack the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol using aircraft similar to “small drone airplanes” that were guided by GPS equipment, the affidavit said. The plan called for three remote-controlled aircraft to carry out the attacks, along with six other gunmen divided into two teams, with Ferdaus coordinating the operation.
In May, Ferdaus traveled from Boston to Washington, D.C., to take photos of the Pentagon and Capitol for surveillance. He planned to launched the C4-filled aircraft from sites at the East Potomac Park, authorities allege, and an F-86 Sabre remote-controlled aircraft was delivered to Ferdaus’ storage facility in August.
Authorities say they gave Ferdaus multiple opportunities to back out of the plot, as they told him it would likely kill women and children. But Ferdaus never wavered in his plan, the affidavit said.
"I just can't stop; there is no other choice for me," he allegedly said.
Ferdaus, who is a Northeastern University graduate with a degree in physics, is accusing of beginning in early 2010 a plot to bring violent “jihad” against the U.S, who he described as "enemies of Allah."
He also supplied eight mobile phones to undercover FBI agents who he thought were recruiters for Al Qaeda, authorities said. The phones were modified to be used as electrical switches for IEDs, and Ferdaus thought they could be used to kill American soldiers, the affidavit said. Ferdaus also allegedly made a training video to demonstrate how to make more the weapons.
Ferdaus said “that was exactly what I wanted,” when he was told one of the devices killed three U.S. soldiers and injured four to five others in Iraq in June, authorities said.
Ferdaus faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of providing material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization, up to 20 years for a charge of attempting to destroy national defense premises. He also faces a five-year minimum mandatory prison sentence and up to 20 years if convicted of attempting to damage and destroy U.S.-owned buildings with explosives.
He was expected to appear Wednesday afternoon in federal court in Worcester, Mass.
"I want the public to understand that Mr. Ferdaus' conduct, as alleged in the complaint, is not reflective of a particular culture, community or religion," said Carmen Ortiz, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. "In addition to protecting our citizens from the threats and violence alleged today, we also have an obligation to protect members of every community, race and religion against violence and other unlawful conduct."
Rezwan Ferdaus of Ashland, Mass., was arrested Wednesday in Framingham after undercover FBI agents delivered weapons Ferdaus allegedly sought for the alleged plan. The stash included what he thought was 25 pounds of C-4 explosives, as well as three grenades and six fully-automatic AK-47 assault, a press release from the Department of Justice reads.
Ferdaus was arrested after he took the the materials and locked them in his storage unit, according to an affadavit that says the storage unit was rented under a false name in June.
The public was never in danger from the explosives, as undercover agents monitored the alleged plot and kept up frequent contact with Ferdaus, the press release read. More than 30 federal, state and local agencies in the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force worked together in the operation, including police departments in Worcester, Ashland and Framingham and the ATF.
In recorded conversations, Ferdaus said he planned to attack the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol using aircraft similar to “small drone airplanes” that were guided by GPS equipment, the affidavit said. The plan called for three remote-controlled aircraft to carry out the attacks, along with six other gunmen divided into two teams, with Ferdaus coordinating the operation.
In May, Ferdaus traveled from Boston to Washington, D.C., to take photos of the Pentagon and Capitol for surveillance. He planned to launched the C4-filled aircraft from sites at the East Potomac Park, authorities allege, and an F-86 Sabre remote-controlled aircraft was delivered to Ferdaus’ storage facility in August.
Authorities say they gave Ferdaus multiple opportunities to back out of the plot, as they told him it would likely kill women and children. But Ferdaus never wavered in his plan, the affidavit said.
"I just can't stop; there is no other choice for me," he allegedly said.
Ferdaus, who is a Northeastern University graduate with a degree in physics, is accusing of beginning in early 2010 a plot to bring violent “jihad” against the U.S, who he described as "enemies of Allah."
He also supplied eight mobile phones to undercover FBI agents who he thought were recruiters for Al Qaeda, authorities said. The phones were modified to be used as electrical switches for IEDs, and Ferdaus thought they could be used to kill American soldiers, the affidavit said. Ferdaus also allegedly made a training video to demonstrate how to make more the weapons.
Ferdaus said “that was exactly what I wanted,” when he was told one of the devices killed three U.S. soldiers and injured four to five others in Iraq in June, authorities said.
Ferdaus faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of providing material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization, up to 20 years for a charge of attempting to destroy national defense premises. He also faces a five-year minimum mandatory prison sentence and up to 20 years if convicted of attempting to damage and destroy U.S.-owned buildings with explosives.
He was expected to appear Wednesday afternoon in federal court in Worcester, Mass.
"I want the public to understand that Mr. Ferdaus' conduct, as alleged in the complaint, is not reflective of a particular culture, community or religion," said Carmen Ortiz, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. "In addition to protecting our citizens from the threats and violence alleged today, we also have an obligation to protect members of every community, race and religion against violence and other unlawful conduct."
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784Back on Hendrix, my age may have been a factor in me missing Hendrix. I was pre-teen during his recording years and his stuff was not played on the AM dial. By the time he was on my radar screen.....and dead...... most of the people who I knew who listened to it had black light poster rooms, elaborate bongs and plentiful reefer. I wasn't in that crowd so missed him again.
I accept he had techniques, methods and sounds that were unique and carried on after his death.
Joplin crossed over a bit more than Hendrix so was a little easier to note. Her Bobby McGee long version is to this day one of my faves.
Actually there is a bit of a resurgence in the "Frank Sinatra Sound" and "rockabilly." Michael Buble is probably the best known of many artists tapping into that niche. One of my regular internet radio stations plays them regularly.
http://www.martiniinthemorning.com/page.php?9
"Rockabilly" or "outlaw country" mixed stuff also plays well and regularly in bars, if not on the radio.
I follow these guys having seen an earlier version of the band at a bar in Virginia City NV in early 2001.
http://www.myspace.com/hellboundglory
There are a couple of dive bars in San Francisco that feature this kind of live music, and they are always packed. Same in Northern Nevada venues. Not sure what other legs the music might have, but it's still kicking.
I accept he had techniques, methods and sounds that were unique and carried on after his death.
Joplin crossed over a bit more than Hendrix so was a little easier to note. Her Bobby McGee long version is to this day one of my faves.
Actually there is a bit of a resurgence in the "Frank Sinatra Sound" and "rockabilly." Michael Buble is probably the best known of many artists tapping into that niche. One of my regular internet radio stations plays them regularly.
http://www.martiniinthemorning.com/page.php?9
"Rockabilly" or "outlaw country" mixed stuff also plays well and regularly in bars, if not on the radio.
I follow these guys having seen an earlier version of the band at a bar in Virginia City NV in early 2001.
http://www.myspace.com/hellboundglory
There are a couple of dive bars in San Francisco that feature this kind of live music, and they are always packed. Same in Northern Nevada venues. Not sure what other legs the music might have, but it's still kicking.
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785Back on Hendrix, my age may have been a factor in me missing Hendrix. I was pre-teen during his recording years and his stuff was not played on the AM dial. By the time he was on my radar screen.....and dead...... most of the people who I knew who listened to it had black light poster rooms, elaborate bongs and plentiful reefer. I wasn't in that crowd so missed him again.
Since we are the same age I would find it hard to believe your age had anything to do with it. To even mention AM radio in the late 60's or seventies for music would mean that you would not listen to Hendrix.
Would mean that you would know a lot about Barry Manilow. Now, wait a second.
I really cannot stand Michael Buble. Don't get it at all. Connick Jr is way way more talented.
Since we are the same age I would find it hard to believe your age had anything to do with it. To even mention AM radio in the late 60's or seventies for music would mean that you would not listen to Hendrix.
Would mean that you would know a lot about Barry Manilow. Now, wait a second.
I really cannot stand Michael Buble. Don't get it at all. Connick Jr is way way more talented.
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786My first car was a '67 Chevelle "2 door sport" purchased in the fall of 1972.
It had a bench front seat and a one speaker in the dash and an AM radio. I knew many pretty girls who were happy to be in that car with me, and none requested Hendrix.
One was a Dylan Fan, and we went back to her place for that while her mother was at work.
Oh....and by the way.....I find Buble soft, too. Like "way too light" beer. But I am happy he is promoting the genre.
Connick in Independence Day was awesome.
It had a bench front seat and a one speaker in the dash and an AM radio. I knew many pretty girls who were happy to be in that car with me, and none requested Hendrix.
One was a Dylan Fan, and we went back to her place for that while her mother was at work.
Oh....and by the way.....I find Buble soft, too. Like "way too light" beer. But I am happy he is promoting the genre.
Connick in Independence Day was awesome.
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787Rusty
When I said "few people" write songs like that anymore I specifically had Connick in mind. I'm no expert on that style of music but I always thought Connick had a bit of a Sinatra type feel to me. I couldn't name you one Buble song so dunno about him. But I've seen Connick perform on a few TV shows through the years and for some reason I liked him.
And for the record, Cali, from the late 80's through the mid to late 90's I took many trips to many surrounding cities to many different concerts with many different ladies, and any one of them would have walked home if I would have tried putting crap like that on the radio. So to each their own.
Most of the chicks I dated preferred stuff like Guns & Roses. Every once in a while I would meet one that was really cool and liked Pantera or the like, but I admit those were harder to find so I made sure to keep those numbers.
I actually drove with a not so nice young lady to Cincinnati once for a Guns & Roses concert, only to find once we arrived that Axle had cancelled the show. I still hate that guy. He ticked me off at a show in Indianapolis once too. Me, my friend, and thousands of others ended up walking out before the show ended that night. I wouldn't spend a nickle or walk across the street to watch a show of his now. But the plan B we came up with that night in Cincy ended up being just fine. And Barry Manilow wasn't involved at all.
Oh, and Cali....
The final plucky Dent in the Boston wicket.
Good baseball.
And Ken Burns has material for one more addition to his work.
Ken Burns has a new documentary coming out next week on Prohibition. I am looking forward to it, lot's of similiarities between the country and politics back then as to now. Should be interesting.
I really like the Boardwalk Empire show on HBO too.
When I said "few people" write songs like that anymore I specifically had Connick in mind. I'm no expert on that style of music but I always thought Connick had a bit of a Sinatra type feel to me. I couldn't name you one Buble song so dunno about him. But I've seen Connick perform on a few TV shows through the years and for some reason I liked him.
And for the record, Cali, from the late 80's through the mid to late 90's I took many trips to many surrounding cities to many different concerts with many different ladies, and any one of them would have walked home if I would have tried putting crap like that on the radio. So to each their own.
Most of the chicks I dated preferred stuff like Guns & Roses. Every once in a while I would meet one that was really cool and liked Pantera or the like, but I admit those were harder to find so I made sure to keep those numbers.
I actually drove with a not so nice young lady to Cincinnati once for a Guns & Roses concert, only to find once we arrived that Axle had cancelled the show. I still hate that guy. He ticked me off at a show in Indianapolis once too. Me, my friend, and thousands of others ended up walking out before the show ended that night. I wouldn't spend a nickle or walk across the street to watch a show of his now. But the plan B we came up with that night in Cincy ended up being just fine. And Barry Manilow wasn't involved at all.
Oh, and Cali....
The final plucky Dent in the Boston wicket.
Good baseball.
And Ken Burns has material for one more addition to his work.
Ken Burns has a new documentary coming out next week on Prohibition. I am looking forward to it, lot's of similiarities between the country and politics back then as to now. Should be interesting.
I really like the Boardwalk Empire show on HBO too.
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788I was looking forward to that Ken Burns Prohibition, too. Thanks for the heads up on the timing. I might have missed it.
Music and girls are funny things. I think I've posted before that I had one of the Counting Crows CD's from the mid to late 90's. That was the almost five year period between marriages I was single, about 40 and in shape, and had discretionary income. I gave many of those Counting Crow CD's away as parting gifts after the girl said she loved it and then I had to go buy a replacement.
True story, Darius Rucker of Hootie and The Blowfish and now his solo recording career used to work at a "record store" I patronized. One day post Darius the clerk said, "haven't you purchased this CD a few times before?" Guilty as charged.
In my single days, if the girl had her preferred genre I'd listen and learn with an open mind and ear.
I first met John Prine, Bob Dylan, Northern Ohio's Alex Bevan and Molkie Cole, and even The Beach Boys because of girls who led me to them. Those just quickly come to mind.
When I was with a girl who didn't have any stated tastes, I was happy to try to colour her musical palate.
Hendrix was not involved in ANY of those encounters.
(Seriously, I love live music and will try to listen to pretty much anything if it's convenient and the cost and company are clicking)
Music and girls are funny things. I think I've posted before that I had one of the Counting Crows CD's from the mid to late 90's. That was the almost five year period between marriages I was single, about 40 and in shape, and had discretionary income. I gave many of those Counting Crow CD's away as parting gifts after the girl said she loved it and then I had to go buy a replacement.
True story, Darius Rucker of Hootie and The Blowfish and now his solo recording career used to work at a "record store" I patronized. One day post Darius the clerk said, "haven't you purchased this CD a few times before?" Guilty as charged.
In my single days, if the girl had her preferred genre I'd listen and learn with an open mind and ear.
I first met John Prine, Bob Dylan, Northern Ohio's Alex Bevan and Molkie Cole, and even The Beach Boys because of girls who led me to them. Those just quickly come to mind.
When I was with a girl who didn't have any stated tastes, I was happy to try to colour her musical palate.
Hendrix was not involved in ANY of those encounters.
(Seriously, I love live music and will try to listen to pretty much anything if it's convenient and the cost and company are clicking)
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789Trekking to the edge of the unusual thought...
Chaz Bono is on Jay Leno and "he" I guess is playing well as "just one of the guys."
A guy thinking he wants to get (it whacked) to change to a girl seems on a different plane than a girl who wants to get (it added and) changed to a guy.
I haven't found it documented, but I've heard Chaz Bono loves Hendrix.
Chaz Bono is on Jay Leno and "he" I guess is playing well as "just one of the guys."
A guy thinking he wants to get (it whacked) to change to a girl seems on a different plane than a girl who wants to get (it added and) changed to a guy.
I haven't found it documented, but I've heard Chaz Bono loves Hendrix.
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790Hugh Laurie, best known as Dr. House, just had a nice documentary on one of our PBS stations.
He plays the blues, and did a film on his trek via Texas and Austin and on to New Orleans.
Good stuff and good music.
He's actually playing at a huge three day free blues fest in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco tomorrow (Saturday), but it happens to fall at the same time as Auburn@South Carolina.
Bela Fleck is playing on Sunday (Darkstar), but scheduled to start at roughly the time The Browns game should be ending.
http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/2011/artists.shtml
He plays the blues, and did a film on his trek via Texas and Austin and on to New Orleans.
Good stuff and good music.
He's actually playing at a huge three day free blues fest in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco tomorrow (Saturday), but it happens to fall at the same time as Auburn@South Carolina.
Bela Fleck is playing on Sunday (Darkstar), but scheduled to start at roughly the time The Browns game should be ending.
http://www.strictlybluegrass.com/2011/artists.shtml
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791So, welcome to a new month! Didn't I read here that we weren't going to make it past 9/29/11?
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792That is a friendly looking dog! How goes the house sale?Tribe Fan in SC/Cali wrote:
We have our house on the sometimes resilient California Bay Area market.
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793
The family-owned brewer from Pennsylvania formally filed its paperwork with the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, giving it the green light to sell its beers in Ohio beginning in October.
Yuengling is legally sold in only 14 states; Ohio will be the 15th. The company, based in Pottsville, Pa., claims to be the oldest brewer in the U.S., dating to 1829, and is still run by the Yuengling family.
That's helped contribute to its cult-like status among beer drinkers, who have been known to import cases from Pennsylvania, West Virginia and other states.
Yuengling has registered to sell five varieties in Ohio: its staple brew Yuengling Lager, Yuengling Light Lager, Yuengling Original Black & Tan, Yuengling Porter and Yuengling Premium. However, they all may not be available at stores right away.
The beers should be available in the Cincinnati area by late October, said Matt Mullin, a spokesman with the liquor control division. Northern Ohio, including the Columbus, Cleveland and Akron markets, will have the beer on shelves on Monday, he said.
In the last couple of days, billboards have popped up advertising "Yuengling Coming Fall 2001."
Jungle Jim's in Fairfield expects to begin selling it Oct. 31, said Ed Vinson, the beer and wine manager.
Suggested retail prices for the lager will be $10.49 for a 12-pack of bottles, $19.49 for a case of bottles and $18.40 for a case of cans, Vinson said.
"I think they're expecting big, big numbers out of Ohio," Vinson said.
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794That is a friendly looking dog! How goes the house sale?
Yep, she is friendly but in her younger days she would have defended the kids to the max. Her mother was a working sheep dog in the Santa Cruz mountains.
We've had good activity on the house. Another Open House next weekend, if necessary.
The realtor wanted to do an Open House today but it would have been directly at the time the Auburn game aired out here.....so upon further review my lovely wife nixed it.
Auburn has a 4:00 PM PDT kickoff next weekend.
Yep, she is friendly but in her younger days she would have defended the kids to the max. Her mother was a working sheep dog in the Santa Cruz mountains.
We've had good activity on the house. Another Open House next weekend, if necessary.
The realtor wanted to do an Open House today but it would have been directly at the time the Auburn game aired out here.....so upon further review my lovely wife nixed it.
Auburn has a 4:00 PM PDT kickoff next weekend.
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795Mansfield Distributing (BUD stuff), had a big kick off at Clear Fork Skit Resort this past Thursday. Their trucks are hitting the road at 5am. My little pizza shop will get it Thursday.