tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23756290540102802152024-03-05T01:20:49.984-06:00Stepping on CracksLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-9330556762590466592012-05-24T00:21:00.001-06:002012-05-24T00:21:27.850-06:00John Mayer Sings 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to Potential Lady Love, Falls Flat<a href="http://celebs.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981352570#.T73TXWMA5R0.blogger">John Mayer Sings 'Fifty Shades of Grey' to Potential Lady Love, Falls Flat</a>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-27596219846087882132011-10-29T18:27:00.003-06:002011-10-29T18:31:33.613-06:00Who The Heck is Ariana Grande?!Ariana Grande. You see her trending on Twitter pretty constantly - but if you're under 30, chances are, you have no idea who she is, right? Well, I'm here to tell you, she stars on the Nickelodeon show 'Victorious' and apparently has a gazillion followers on Twitter. And since I've been writing entertainment news, I've definitely learned enough about her...probably more than enough. Long story short: Ariana Grande's hot stuff, and getting hotter by the minute.<br /><br />Today, <a href="http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980681284">Ariana Grande was set to debut a brand spanking new original song</a> during an appearance in Illinois, so naturally Twitter lit up with mentions of "Good Luck!" <br /><br />Say what you want, but these teen stars sure have some supportive fans.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-40402376620337905542011-10-05T23:01:00.002-06:002011-10-05T23:04:26.561-06:00Kim Kardashian Gets a Brand New Car That Costs How Much?!Kim Kardashian's got a new Ferrari. Kim K's fleet of cars continues to grow, and it's an impressive one. Her latest purchase is a very hot looking, very rare 458 Italia Ferrari in white. And yes, it's a beauty. Does she need to start thinking about getting a bigger garage? Perhaps a better question: Will Kim's new hubby, Kris Humphries, be allowed to drive the flashy new car?<br /><br />According to <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2011/10/04/kim-kardashian-ferrari-italia-rolls-royce-ghost-cars-platinum-motorsport-los-angeles-range-rover/">TMZ,</a> Kim Kardashian picked up her brand new sports car from a high-end dealership in Los Angeles, California, this week. This car is super-sleek and super expensive. How much? It's valued at around $325,000! Maybe that new garage expansion should also include an armed guard and round-the-clock surveillance. Kim K's Ferrari will have some good company, too: She already owns a Rolls Royce Ghost and a tricked-out Range Rover.<br /><br />A car for every mood, Kimmy? Perhaps Kim Kardashian should invest in a convertible sports car next, though that would mean having messy hair in all of those paparazzi photos.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-70159584531060920112011-05-09T12:03:00.002-06:002011-05-09T12:04:32.379-06:00Dear Everyone: Thank you.The Tuscaloosa tornado on April 27, 2011, heavily damaged my father's primary home, in the Arcadia neighborhood, and devastated several of his rental homes near Holt. The destruction, as many have noted, is overwhelming - even after seeing it daily for nearly two weeks now. In my experience, you don't ever get used to it. At this point, each day I'm stuck with my heart in my stomach as I drive the now unfamiliar route to my dad's house to help with cleanup. I keep wondering when, and if, I'll ever be able to lay eyes on these hard hit areas and not feel physically sick. It'll be a while.<br /><br />My experiences with all of the volunteers streaming into Tuscaloosa is two-fold: I've worked anywhere I can to help: at the Belk Center, a temporary shelter for those left homeless after the storm. There, I saw first hand how this storm has left so many with absolutely nothing. I'm no expert volunteer, but I've learned that sometimes, a smile, an ear and a hot cup of coffee can do wonders - at least short term. I also learned that the Red Cross volunteers are among the hardest working, most diligent people I have ever had the privilege to know. When I'm there, I'm in the presence of heroes. <br /><br />I mentioned a two-fold volunteer experience, so let's get to that. My dad's Arcadia house was/is a total wreck. Not just tree damage - tons of structural issues as well. So much so that there's no way we could even begin clearing/cleaning up on our own. Then, a knock on the door: A small army of volunteers from a church in Elba staring back. "What do you need? We have chainsaws." I can't tell you what a welcome sight that group was to our sore, tired eyes (and bodies). My dad already has a massive cut down the side of his face from trying to clear the trees on his own...just to make it possible to get into part of the house. He's no spring chicken (sorry dad but it is true), and I worry constantly he'll try to do too much. Well, that's all fixed now. In one (long) afternoon, this group of dedicated volunteers, young and old, managed to cut, remove and clean up so much of what The Monster left in ruins. Thanks to their efforts, we hope that soon the utilities can be restored and repairs can truly begin on the roof and on rebuilding the 1/4 of the house that was demolished. <br /><br />I cannot begin to thank that group enough for what they did last weekend. The image of my father "holding court" among that group, explaining what needed to be done and how to do it (LOL trust me, he always has a plan and will tell you in GREAT detail what he wants) is forever burned in my brain. <br /><br />Another thank you is in order for those working with Samaritan's Purse. Apparently my dad's dog, BB the Wonder Hound (I am now convinced this is his 'grandchild'), managed to slip away from the house while they were working. BB went on a huge adventure, winding his long Basset Hound body through the debris and eventually finding his way to a food station manned by these lovely volunteers. They checked his collar and called dad immediately, saying "Oh no, he's fine, he's just enjoying some hamburgers. We'll hang on to him until you get here..." So thank you. BB also thanks you, as I have no doubt those burgers lifted his doggy spirits significantly. <br /><br />I've never in my life been more proud to live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I've also never been more proud of my friends - everyone is finding a way to help, no matter where they live or how much time they have to contribute. Every. Single. Person. From the grassroots groups to the Red Cross, I'm seeing everyone make things happen. All day, every day.<br /><br />Keep it up T-Town. Each time you see the destruction as you're out working, remember that you are doing all that you can to make a difference. Together, we will get there...Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-61702454052106908252010-03-29T17:22:00.002-06:002010-03-29T17:27:37.147-06:00Just Because I Can - Top 5 Dead Show<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="350" height="24" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars='config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d1t01_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":false},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d1t02_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d1t03_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d1t04_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d1t05_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d1t06_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d1t07_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d2t01_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d2t02_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d2t03_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d2t04_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d3t01_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d3t02_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d3t03_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d3t04_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d3t05_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true},{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf/gd1990-03-29d3t06_vbr.mp3","autoPlay":true}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":true,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Listen+to+gd90-03-29.sbd.nawrocki.3389.sbeok.shnf+at+archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}'> </embed><br /><br />Those of you who know me well realize that I'm not just a Springsteen fanatic. No no, I'm much more than that. I'm also a former Deadhead. Well, are you ever a former Deadhead? Whatever the case, I've been revisiting my youth for weeks now - I do this each spring, it seems, as that's when we did the most Dead touring. I wish we'd done even more. This March 29, 1990 show from Nassau Colesium remains one of my favorite Dead shows ever. Second set featured Branford Marsalis (Eyes, Eyes, EYES) but honestly, the FIRST set gets overlooked far too often. Effing TIGHT ass start with Jack Straw/Bertha and man I love Brent Mydland's We Can Run. And Masterpiece? <br /><br />Happy Spring Ya'll.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-74631015418995550692009-09-04T11:26:00.003-06:002009-09-04T11:30:15.896-06:00Blount Punch VideoOregon Ducks RB LeGarrette Blount should be kicked OFF the team for <a title="Blount Punch Video" href="http://www.mahalo.com/blount-punch-video">this sucker punch</a> of Boise State player Byron Hout. Unreal. I'm not sure what has me angrier - the fact that he punched a player OR that he went after fans in the stands.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-1437558010556699272009-08-31T15:21:00.002-06:002009-08-31T15:27:35.774-06:00Hurricane Jimena Projected PathThis is getting really frightening. The latest recon info shows Hurricane Jimena is getting stronger and stronger as it bears down on Mexico and Baja, California. As in, almost a category five at the time of this writing. A FIVE. Winds were somewhere near 155 mph (sustained) and the pressure has dropped dramatically since this morning - now at 931mb, down from 940mb. Fellow hurricane followers, you know this means big, big trouble.<br /><br /><a title="Hurricane Jimena Projected Path" href="http://www.mahalo.com/hurricane-jimena-projected-path">Hurricane Jimena's current projected path</a> takes this extremely dangerous storm straight for Mexico's Baja peninsula within the next 36 hours. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/EP13/refresh/EP1309W5_NL_sm2+gif/144528W5_NL_sm.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/EP13/refresh/EP1309W5_NL_sm2+gif/144528W5_NL_sm.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-57721216339507633672009-08-07T21:23:00.004-06:002009-08-07T21:28:57.110-06:00John Hughes FilmsI think many of us who consider ourselves members of the so-called "Generation X" were absolutely rocked yesterday when news broke that writer/director/producer John Hughes had died. Many of us knew Hughes was responsible for ''The Breakfast Club,'' ''Pretty in Pink,'' ''Sixteen Candles'' and oh yeah ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off.'' Yep yep. Knew those. Some of us also knew about ''Planes, Trains & Automobiles'' and ''Some Kind of Wonderful'' (I loved Watts, I really did). But did you know that Hughes wrote the HI-larious scripts for the ''National Lampoon's Vacation'' movies? Or that he penned the ''Home Alone'' film franchise? Yeah, he totally did.<br /><br />In short, I heart <a title="John Hughes Films" href="http://www.mahalo.com/john-hughes-films">John Hughes movies</a> and I've never ever, for one second, been ashamed of it. Not when my snooty, high-falutin' film geek buddies reminded me that none of his movies ever won an Academy Award. So what? Truth be told, his movies gave me MANY more hours of great entertainment than most of the Oscar winners I've seen. So there. Pfffft!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/gallery/090806/GAL-09Aug06-2425/media/PHO-09Aug06-173032.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 470px;" src="http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/gallery/090806/GAL-09Aug06-2425/media/PHO-09Aug06-173032.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I don't think I'm alone when I say that while I own a LOT of these DVDs, I'm gonna be getting a lot more of them in coming weeks. I'll need a new DVD cabinet just to hold them all, too. And it'll be pink. Sparkly. And I'll sit and visit with my old friends Watts, Duckie, Samantha, Long Duk Dong, The Geek, Ferris and Claire. And I still lust after Jake Ryan (and Duckie, but I mean COME ON people it's JAKE RYAN right?!?!).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.moviecitynews.com/static_images/images/2009/odd/sixteen-candles.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.moviecitynews.com/static_images/images/2009/odd/sixteen-candles.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />How did her dress not catch on fire?Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-37796965930584217262009-06-09T19:46:00.003-06:002009-06-09T19:53:30.915-06:00Victory Is Mine!Ha HA! We did it - pulled GAs for the last two Springsteen shows at Giants Stadium. I'm now officially in training. In 2003, we did five shows at this lovely place...the last night, Aug. 31, was GA. Room for 1,000 in the "pit" area...they drew numbers and we had wristbands...we were among the FIRST FOUR in the STADIUM. I kid you not. Really did happen. Anyway, they open the gate and say "Go!" and we ran the LENGTH OF THE FIELD to our spot on that front rail. I think we were at the 70 yd. line when my beloved turned to me, huffing mightily, and said "never again." <br /><br />Never again?<br /><br />HA. As I said, I'm in training. Those of you who've followed my trials and tribulations related to multiple back surgeries know that I will NOT BE DENIED.<br /><br />Huff. Puff.<br /><br />Congratulations to all who were fortunate enough to land tickets to these shows. To all who were not, take heart - there WILL be drops, I just know it. <br /><br />Faith is rewarded.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jhgtbq-0Buw&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jhgtbq-0Buw&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-63181509753167461532009-06-07T20:20:00.004-06:002009-06-07T20:30:43.422-06:00Springsteen Tickets for Giants StadiumEw. So tomorrow is it - our last shot at actually securing tickets to TWO Giants Stadium shows. 11am our time and you can BET we have our game face on. For those of you fans trying tomorrow, I wish you the BEST of luck. We hope this will be easier than the disaster that was June 1, 2009, sales. We can't afford the secondary market AND a trip to the ridiculously expensive NYC/NJ area. Fingers are crossed. Just get us in, we'll handle the rest.<br /><br />I can't stop writing about <a href="http://www.mahalo.com/springsteen-tickets">Springsteen tickets</a> as you can tell. Can't stop buying them either. Let's hope we all get in.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-57842556961369521752009-05-25T21:48:00.000-06:002009-05-25T21:49:11.923-06:00Chico Seymour Hoffman Says Happy Memorial Day<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16155007@N00/3564903823/" title="ChicoSeymourHoffman by rhiannon70, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3564903823_b00a4cced7_o.jpg" width="170" height="171" alt="ChicoSeymourHoffman" /></a>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-27776145664646836462009-02-21T10:09:00.003-06:002009-02-21T22:58:40.643-06:00The White Stripes on Conan!Did you see it? Did you SEE it? The White Stripes were on Conan O'Brien's last show last night! OMG!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ijh3sUu7kEc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ijh3sUu7kEc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />SO good. Sooooooooooooo good. It is fangirly Saturday.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-37988216158542236102009-02-19T23:47:00.004-06:002009-02-19T23:55:22.674-06:00We're all riders on this train..........Given that I've now watched ''The Wrestler'' video oh, at least three dozen times in recent days, thought it might be nice to post another favorite "Hot Bruce" video. Not going too deep with this one - no platitudes about songwriting, performance, arrangement, etc. No. This is just pure hotness. I'll get back to the deep stuff later. It's almost Friday. Long week. <br /><br /><a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=3645722">Human Touch Bruce Springsteen</a><br/><object width="425px" height="360px" ><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=3645722,t=1,mt=video"/><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=3645722,t=1,mt=video" width="425" height="360" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-51417026996915247202009-02-18T15:10:00.006-06:002009-02-18T21:57:45.071-06:00Update on Shane Boyd TicketsTold you to watch - refreshing to have some good news once in a while!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.windsorstar.com/Ticket+pledged+dying+Boss/1300377/story.html">Ticket aid pledged for dying Boss fan</a><br /><br />Major shout out to the Backstreets crew and to the ''The Windsor Star'' and Don LaJoie for coverage.<br /><br />On a completely unrelated note, had a very strange day today. First, we had a VERY small earthquake near our city (no I didn't feel it, seriously it was only a 2.2). Not exactly a regular thing around these parts, I tell you. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocJfK3IZey3c0-Nfk7mPexrdRVrrAHQ8_nMJFYUfJM0yRRoz2l-xSsVwJHPFQ8exV2wp6WI661TCesDRxZvf68W2ONLBNfbxVaac7EfddA5hyphenhyphen-F10L9ch1Mf_BFYjvAmN9scDCGuAkzw/s1600-h/Quake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjocJfK3IZey3c0-Nfk7mPexrdRVrrAHQ8_nMJFYUfJM0yRRoz2l-xSsVwJHPFQ8exV2wp6WI661TCesDRxZvf68W2ONLBNfbxVaac7EfddA5hyphenhyphen-F10L9ch1Mf_BFYjvAmN9scDCGuAkzw/s320/Quake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304351903249310770" /></a><br /><br />Nine hours later all kinds of hell broke loose over the state...tornado warnings coming so fast I couldn't keep up, so I stayed in my closet just in case (I had a book, my iPhone and dear Chico Seymour Hoffman with me so I can't complain, it's a walk-in in case you were wondering). I knew when we hit around 70 degrees something was gonna be funky today. At one point, it was pitch black in my backyard and sunny out front. <br /><br />The worst storms were in East Alabama - lots and lots of funnel clouds, but so far few touchdowns, if any. I do miss going to work to cover these types of events - it always made me feel like I was doing something important, like I was helping in some way, even if it was just telling Merlene and Earlene to run the hell to the basement. A while back, I decided I'd go back to storm chasing. I am a NWS trained spotter - don't think I just run off half-cocked and start pointing my videocam skyward. No no. Didn't have a chance to do that today...storms were just not close enough for me to arrive in time and, quite frankly, my driving skills are not yet up to par after the whole back surgery mess (see: leg and foot still numb, best to let spouse take the wheel whenever possible). I can get to Starbucks for coffee on a lovely sunny day, but I'm thinking I will leave the more treacherous navigation to Jeff and his two good legs.<br /><br />To give you a little idea what it looked like outside in Alabama today, here's video following a wall cloud, funnel cloud, etc. across Oxford (near Anniston for those who may not know). Spooky stuff. Respect the spooky stuff.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bK4a7HMw6sM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bK4a7HMw6sM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-84227070203620795362009-02-17T21:58:00.005-06:002009-02-17T22:18:46.536-06:00Working on a Dream...Hoping to help make this wish come true, soon! Just watch what fans can do. Just watch...<br /><br /><a href="http://www2.canada.com/windsorstar/news/story.html?id=536da903-31e7-41d6-9b7b-395ee445d575">"Dying fan's wish to see The Boss hits ticket snag"</a><br /><br />If this was an Atlanta need I'd gladly donate my GA's - and I am betting folks in the pit would pull together and make SURE he had a GREAT sight line. Alas, I have no Canada tickets...blogging this is the very least I can do.<br /><br />I've got this video on constant replay. Oh, and screw the damn Oscars, btw. This is, in my opinion, one of the best songs he's written in years. Oscars Schmoscars.<br /><br /><a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=52270157">Bruce Springsteen "The Wrestler" - Official Video</a><br/><object width="425px" height="360px" ><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=52270157,t=1,mt=video"/><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=52270157,t=1,mt=video" width="425" height="360" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-85950304174135092402009-02-17T21:11:00.001-06:002009-02-17T21:19:32.429-06:00Starting Early.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQ637iS_StO3feD43JHzBpvGG7OckOfZd5X2Gk499nhMgXDvgc31B2nKWwMscQYOpwfcOe4QaXR_9yzcqV22twJzUDqo762SpOc1Q5S6g6O9QLKnO8r_s85bnA9LvZHZFP4TLMEUzdkc/s1600-h/Krewe+of+Bacchus.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQ637iS_StO3feD43JHzBpvGG7OckOfZd5X2Gk499nhMgXDvgc31B2nKWwMscQYOpwfcOe4QaXR_9yzcqV22twJzUDqo762SpOc1Q5S6g6O9QLKnO8r_s85bnA9LvZHZFP4TLMEUzdkc/s320/Krewe+of+Bacchus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303969815130124946" /></a><br /><br />In Vino Veritas!Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-76355826755900998632009-02-13T01:31:00.003-06:002009-02-13T01:34:45.183-06:00Continental Flight 3407 crash near Buffalo, New YorkAccording to multiple reports, at least 49 people were killed when <a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Buffalo_Plane_Crash">Continental Airlines Flight 3407 crashed</a> in Clarence Center, New York, just a few hours ago. <br /><br />Raw video posted here:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uPoqhEHKNQk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uPoqhEHKNQk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-54243402035360076152009-02-12T16:59:00.003-06:002009-02-12T17:15:13.057-06:00George Anthony's Helping in the Search for Haleigh Cummings?For the past two days I've been writing about missing Florida five-year-old <a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Haleigh_Cummings">Haleigh Cummings.</a> Just this afternoon, we learned that George Anthony, grandfather of none other than slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony, is helping to search for Cummings.<br /><br />Anyway. Sometimes you write and write and write some more and you get sucked into the whole story. I do hope she is found and I DO hope she is okay.<br /><br />**Disclaimer: this DOES NOT mean that I will be watching Nancy Grace anytime soon.**Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-21907127216933214972009-02-10T21:32:00.003-06:002009-02-10T22:16:53.202-06:00Super Bowl Crotch Slide<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2noCOEnhw0M&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2noCOEnhw0M&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Wish he'd slide smack into Ticketbastard and Live Nation. <br /><br />And on a completely unrelated note, I just can't think it's a good thing when it is 67 degrees outside at 10 p.m. in the middle of February. Me thinks we're in for a few rough patches tomorrow. Will be mighty interesting to see how local coverage of any severe outbreaks goes...I mean, given that they've like, fired everyone here now.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-21939518883368296612009-02-08T18:27:00.002-06:002009-02-08T18:36:23.269-06:00Springsteen Wins Best Rock SongWell Bruce, you're just having a hell of a great 2009, huh? Springsteen did indeed win Best Rock Song for "Girls..." - very nice, very nice indeed. Lost to Mayer in another category, but that's okay. But isn't "Gravity" like 2 years old already? Seems like it's been out for a really, really long time.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iEod_2cwq54&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iEod_2cwq54&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Anyway...congrats! Also, I just heard The Hold Steady's version of "Atlantic City" and I LOVE IT. Haven't heard? Oh, allow me....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spin.com/articles/exclusive-song-hold-steady-cover-springsteen">The Hold Steady "Atlantic City"</a>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-59726958915833512682009-02-04T18:28:00.003-06:002009-02-04T18:33:06.194-06:00R.I.P. Lux InteriorI'd read rumors all day long about this - now I see it is indeed true. Lux Interior, A.K.A. Erick Lee Purkhiser, died today in Glendale, California. He was 60 years old.<br /><br /><a href=http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/148947-cramps-frontman-lux-interior-rip> Cramps Frontman Lux Interior R.I.P.</a><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZMQ3IgdlnwE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZMQ3IgdlnwE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-36949025018564180382009-01-30T14:34:00.002-06:002009-01-30T14:36:39.947-06:00Keeping UpOkay I've been busy with other things all week so I feel I need to catch up a bit on my Bruce Week activities. First and foremost, here's the new interview with Rich Eisen on NFL Network:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rTN2yKBs-rI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rTN2yKBs-rI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />and OF COURSE, I must mention that Bruce gave his first press conference since I was in HIGH SCHOOL yesterday. Yes yes, these are Better Days, indeed.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/b5-nERmAwo8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/b5-nERmAwo8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-25284896067049612772009-01-29T22:41:00.001-06:002009-01-29T22:42:52.218-06:00My Favorite Commercial Though...Thank you to those who pointed out that I left THE biggest commercial (at least for me personally, and apparently to a few others) off the list - oops! How could I forget!? I mean really, the chance to see Bruce without hopping on a plane...how marvelous! I'm getting so spoiled this month.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ip_tVoNDMDU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ip_tVoNDMDU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-45397421667603148592009-01-29T19:02:00.008-06:002009-01-29T19:23:22.076-06:00Super Bowl CommercialsI love Super Bowl commercials! Last year I really didn't have a standout favorite - this year, aside from the ad promoting Bruce Springsteen's performance, I may have new faves! Woo hoo! How long til kickoff???????<br /><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Amy_Borkowsky" target="_blank">Amy Borkowsky</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Angels_and_Demons_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Angels and Demons Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Budweiser_Clydesdale_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Budweiser Clydesdale Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Career_Builder_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Carreer Builder Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Cars.com_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Cars.com Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Cheetos_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Cheetos Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Chuck_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Chuck Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Dennys_Super_Bowl_Ads" target="_blank">Denny's Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Doritos_Free_Doritos_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Doritos "Free Doritos" Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Doritos_New_Flavor_Pitch_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Doritos New Flavor Pitch Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Doritos_Power_of_the_Crunch_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Doritos Power of the Crunch Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Doritos_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Doritos Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Doritos_The_Chase_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Doritos The Chase Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Doritos_Too_Delicious_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Doritos Too Delicious Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Fast_and_the_Furious_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Fast and the Furious Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Frosted_Flakes_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Frosted Flakes Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/GI_Joe_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">GI Joe Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Go_Daddy_Danica_Patrick_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Go Daddy Danica Patrick Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Go_Daddy_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Go Daddy Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/H_and_R_Block_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">H and R Block Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Heineken_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Heineken Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Heroes_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Heroes Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Hyundai_Genesis_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Hyundai Genesis Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Hyundai_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Hyundai Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Jay_Leno_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Jay Leno Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Kings_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Kings Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/LMAO_NBC_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">LMAO NBC Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Land_of_the_Lost_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Land of the Lost Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Medium_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Medium Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Miller_One_Second_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Miller One Second Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Monsters_vs_Aliens_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Monsters vs. Aliens Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li> <a href="http://www.mahalo.com/NFL_Network_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">NFL Network Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Pedigree_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Pedigree Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Pepsi_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Pepsi Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Sobe_Lizard_Lake_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Sobe Lizard Lake Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Sobe_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Sobe Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Star_Trek_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Star Trek Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Super_Bowl_Ads_2009" target="_blank">Super Bowl Ads 2009</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Super_Bowl_Commercials_2009" target="_blank">Super Bowl Commercials 2009</a></li><br /><li> <a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Super_Bowl_Commercials_Live_Coverage" target="_blank">Super Bowl Commercials Live Coverage</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Teleflora_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Teleflora Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/Transformers_Super_Bowl_Ad" target="_blank">Transformers Super Bowl Ad</a></li><br /></ul>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2375629054010280215.post-4964116859133393302009-01-28T22:36:00.003-06:002009-02-17T22:15:54.120-06:00FINALLY a video for "Kingdom of Days"So far I actually like the new Springsteen album, though I realize I may be in a minority (at least among our closest Bruce circle). It's growing on me. The arrangements are gorgeous. <br /><br />"And I count my blessings that you're mine for always<br />We laugh beneath the covers and count the wrinkles and the grays"<br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mzgap7t3lQE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mzgap7t3lQE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16329544282002811617noreply@blogger.com0