Do The Stu

Ozzy / Iron Maiden Incident

Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood posted a lengthy statement at the band's official website yesterday (Tuesday, August 23rd) about the bizarre events that occurred during the band's last OzzFest appearance on Saturday (August 20th) near San Bernardino, California. In front of a crowd of 45,000, the band was pelted with eggs and other objects, had its power cut, and heard a voice chant Ozzy Osbourne's name over the PA at the beginning and end of its set. Many in the audience, as well as the members of Maiden themselves, believed the acts occurred at the behest of Osbourne's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne.

Smallwood claimed that the incident was a "premeditated and coordinated attack" on Iron Maiden. The manager wrote, "In 30 years in this business and after attending hundreds of gigs I have never seen anything anywhere near as disgusting and unprofessional as what went on that night."

Smallwood added, "We know who authorized the making of the "Ozzy - Ozzy" chant tape the day before and how it was played secretly through the PA at the very beginning and end of our set. We also know who continually turned off the power interrupting our set at crucial moments."

Smallwood went on to thank the audience and "the great majority of the OzzFest crew," whom he said were "terrific." But he also warned, "Those who participated or stood idly by and watched as (the attack) went down should also be ashamed of themselves and I would certainly hope they never come near a tour with which we are involved."

Smallwood concluded by saying he was "immensely proud" of the way Maiden handled itself throughout the incident, and that the band deserves an apology "from a number of people, and you know who you are."

In an earlier statement, Sharon Osbourne accused Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson of "berating Ozzy and belittling the OzzFest audience." She was booed off the stage in San Bernardino while trying to speak to the audience after Maiden's set.

Maiden is heading back to the U.K. for several festival appearances, while OzzFest continues tomorrow (Thursday, August 25th) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

New machine allows soldiers to hurdle buildings - in a single bound . . .

LONDON (Reuters) - A device that allows people to scale tall buildings in if not a single, then at least two bounds, has been developed for the U.S. military.

The PowerQuick personal lifting device can raise or lower a load of up to 145 kg (320 lb) at the rate of one meter (yard) per second, enabling special forces, rescue services or even construction workers to quickly ascend or escape buildings.

New Scientist magazine said on Wednesday the operator would shoot a rope attached to a grappling hook to the top of the building and then attach the rope to a harness-like device which hauls them up.

It said one battery charge would be sufficient to climb 250 metres -- the equivalent of five times the height of the Statue of Liberty.

Quoin International, the Nevada-based company that developed the device for the Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, said on its Web site the solid fuel military version was designed for hostage rescue and urban warfare.

a new meaning of coming to a tv show near you soon . . .

Sperm donor reality show?

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Billionaire television producer John de Mol, behind the pioneer show Big Brother, will test the limits of reality TV with a program in which a woman searches for a potential sperm donor to conceive a child.

His new TV station Talpa, launched earlier this month, confirmed it will air a program called "I want your child ... and nothing else!" but gave no further details about the show due at 1830 GMT Wednesday.

"The plan is that we visit potential donors and -- of course on camera -- decide which man is most suitable," the 30-year old woman who will feature in the program said in an interview with De Telegraaf newspaper.

"Afterwards there will be artificial insemination," said the woman who was identified only as "Yessica" and who has bought a house with a room for a child.

The show is a one-off competing with four other reality TV programs, one of which follows five former prostitutes starting a cafe. The program receiving most votes from viewers Saturday, after all the shows have aired, will be turned into a series.

Motley Crue In For The Long Haul, Aim To Record 'A Sgt. Pepper' Next Year

Band has eight months of touring lined up.

Mark Mick Mars' words: There will be another Mötley Crüe record — and oh yes, it will be "something really outstanding."

But first, the Crüe's got some touring to do — eight months' worth. Once the world's most dangerous reunited band has been around the world and back, that's when Mars, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil plan to cut the Crüe's next outing, the follow-up to 2000's New Tattoo.

"There is a new album in the works, but we're taking our time on it," Mars said. "For me, I would like to see like a Sgt. Pepper, an Electric Ladyland, something really outstanding and new. I have a zillion ideas and I'm sure Nikki and Tommy and Vince do, as well. We just haven't sat down and started working together yet, because the tour's been so extensive"

The band will be on tour in the U.S. until October 16, and in mid-November the boys will head to Japan for six gigs, followed by another six in Australia that'll keep them busy until the holiday. And starting in February, they'll be working America over for the third time in a year, hitting smaller cities — "the Evansvilles and the Louisvilles" — followed by another round of European dates and, if things go according to plan, a South American run.

By which point, it will be May 2006. "That's the time to start doing a new record," Sixx said. "We did some pretty diverse records throughout our career. We've gone from Dr. Feelgood to the [1994 self-titled] John Corabi record to Generation Swine, and it was all based on us just being creative. Some of it was more accepted, some of it was less accepted, but if you look at the history of the band, from the first record on, we've always done something fresh."

More than anything else, though, Sixx said he wants to avoid falling into the pattern that's ruined so many other veteran bands: rock and roll flaccidity.

"I don't want to be part of that trend where bands that have been around for more than 20 years become mellow," he said. "Even with U2, a band I respect, everything has this older, mellower feel to it. You hear that in a lot of rock bands. I don't mind having ballads and medium tempo songs — I just hope we never become a bunch of pu----s."

"It's just amazing to see a younger audience out there," he continued. "When we made a decision to be a band again, a lot of people were saying, 'You guys are like Def Leppard — your audience is going to be, like, 40-year-olds.' And we were like, 'What the f---?!' The most exciting part of this has been seeing new faces as well as the original faces — our original fans are wonderful. But as a band, you want to reinvent yourself and you hope you get rediscovered. Black Sabbath is a great example; U2's evolved. They have a new audience and kept the original audience. That's our dream."

STRYPER IS REBORN NEW STRYPER IN STORES EVERYWHERE AUGUST 16TH

New York, NY- 2005

The multi-platinum and Billboard charting rock band Stryper is back and set to release Reborn via Big3 Records on August 16th,2005 . Reborn marks the band’s first complete studio release of original material in over a decade, since 1990’s Against The Law, and features 10 original tracks marked by Stryper’s trademark blend of melodic vocals, heavy guitar licks and pounding drums, as well a new version of the previously released track “In God We Trust.” The album was re-recorded in Massachussetts at Blue Jay Studio, Mixed Emotions, and Sweet’s home studio. The title track “Reborn” is provocatively dark with catchy lyrics and raw guitar riffs, and impacts radio on June 7th.

Said Stryper frontman Michael Sweet of the new record, “Our fans have said they would like to hear Stryper with more edge, but I didn’t want to do something so heavy that it would limit us. We were able to deliver the edge yet still keep the melody and catchy guitar riffs.” As for the title Reborn, Sweet remarks, “I wrote the song “Reborn” before we decided to reunite as a band, and once we came together it was natural to make this notion the essence of the album as we feel we are being reborn. We truly feel like a new band.”

The release of Reborn begins a remarkable new chapter in Stryper’s career. With 8 albums released and more than 8 million albums sold worldwide, the band has been a pioneering force in the Christian metal music scene, and one of the most exciting forces in American rock music. Reborn encapsulates the band’s signature sound, yet includes a modern twist that will not only speak to Stryper’s loyal fan base worldwide, but also to hard rock fans everywhere. On this album particularly, Michael Sweet and the band have pushed the envelope while still understanding the delicate balance between heaviness and melody. Reborn was written, produced and arranged by Michael Sweet (with additional production by Kenny Lewis).

THE LAW IS THE LAW

So if the US government determines that it is against the law for the words "under God" to be on our money, then, so be it.

And if that same government decides that the "Ten Commandments" are not to be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it.

And since they already have prohibited any prayer in the schools, on which they deem their authority, then so be it.

I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a law abiding US citizen.

I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that smarter people

than I are in positions to make good decisions.

I would like to think that those people have the American Publics' best interests at heart.

BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE?

Since we can't pray to God, can't Trust in God and cannot Post His Commandments in Government buildings,

I don't believe the Government and it's employees should participate in the Easter and Christmas celebrations which honor the God that our government is eliminating from many facets of American life.

I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter. After all, it's just another day.

I'd like the US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter as well as Sundays. After all, it's just another day.

I'd like the Senate and the House of Representatives to not have to worry about getting home for the "Christmas Break." After all it's just another day.

I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved, if all government offices & services would work on Christmas, Good Friday & Easter.

It shouldn't cost any overtime since those would be just like any other day of the week to a government that is trying to be "politically correct."

In fact....

I think that our government should work on Sundays (initially set aside for worshipping God...) because, after all, our government says that it should be just another day....

What do you all think????

If this idea gets to enough people, maybe our elected officials will stop giving in to the minority opinions and begin, once again, to represent the 'majority' of ALL of the American people.

SO BE IT...........

These are definitely things I never thought about but from now on, I will be sure to questions those, in government, who support these changes.

JS_JS

I have one of Strypers old tapes - In God We Trust - I liked it - I have listened to their old ones at one time or another - but at the time didn't have the cash for them (back then).

Do The Stu

I like The Killers - I have got their cd on my iPod right now - their song, Somebody Told Me is really cool.

Stevee T

Mega Thanks For the concert link.

WHAT ???

Green Day Gets 'Best Band on Planet' Award

LONDON - Green Day was named the best band on the planet and best live act at the Kerrang! music awards.

Green Day — which has had several notable singles, including "When I Come Around" and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" — took top honors at the annual event, held Thursday at The Brewery in east London.

Marilyn Manson took home the annual Icon Award for "a notoriety that has spread all over the globe."

Iron Maiden was inducted into the Kerrang! Hall of Fame, while Killing Joke received the lifetime achievement award.

cuthbert1776

That is a loaded question (star plaza theater).

But - anyway.

Not a bad place overall. It is right at the intersection of I65 and US 30 - it is connected to a Radisson Hotel.

Actually, if I walk out of the front door of where I am currently, and look far to my left, I can see the Star Plaza and the Twin Towers (nice gold shiny office buildings).

They are the only "big" concert venue in the NWI. Otherwise you have to go to Chicago or the suburbs around Chicago.

Ground floor seating is pretty decent at the Star. If you are upstairs, the seats are good, but be careful on the stairs - they are partially lighted and people have fallen and gotten hurt. At a Megadeth concert a few years back (I think it was Megadeth), someone was drunk and fell over the raililng onto the people below (watch out below - plop - and of couse the person who fell overboard, sued the Star Plaza, claiming they over served him).

Who are you going to see?

Coming soon - or just left, has been ZZTop, Ted Nuggent, Styx, Queensryche, Clay Aiken, Dragon Tales (kids) and Sesame Street (kids).

They get all sorts of acts.

cuthbert1776

I CANNOT WAIT FOR OCT 25

Looking forward to it big time.

Sharon Osborne speaks

Sharon Osbourne has issued a statement on the incident that took place with Iron Maiden at Saturday's Ozzfest show, when the band was pelted with eggs from people believed to be associated with the tour. For the most part, it outlines her previously stated belief that Bruce Dickenson was disrespectful to Ozzy throughout the tour, with several examples. She admits to cutting Maiden's power throughout their set, but never specifically admits to being responsible for the eggs thrown at the band. However, she did state the following:

Brits driving Austrians bonkers over rude village name

LONDON, (AFP) - British tourists have left the residents of one charming Austrian village effing and blinding by constantly stealing the signs for their oddly-named village.

While British visitors are finding it hilarious, the residents of F---ing are failing to see the funny side, The Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported.

Only one kind of crimimal ever stalks the sleepy 32-house village near Salzburg on the German border -- cheeky British tourists armed with a sense of humour and a screwdriver.

But the local authorities are hitting back and with the signs now set in concrete, police chief Kommandant Schmidtberger is on the lookout.

"We will not stand for the F---ing signs being removed," the officer told the broadsheet.

"It may be very amusing for you British, but F---ing is simply F---ing to us. What is this big F---ing joke? It is puerile."

Local guide Andreas Behmueller said it was only the British that had a fixation with F---ing.

"The Germans all want to see the Mozart house in Salzburg," he explained.

"Every American seems to care only about 'The Sound of Music' (the 1965 film shot around Salzburg). The occasional Japanese wants to see Hitler's birthplace in Braunau.

"But for the British, it's all about F---ing."

Guesthouse boss Augustina Lindlbauer described the village's breathtaking lakes, forests and vistas.

"Yet still there is this obsession with F---ing," she said.

THE LUNCH DATE

The following is a synopsis of a 10-minute movie that won an Academy Award in the short film category one year...

An older woman, smartly dressed, checking the clock in Grand Central Station. She finds her ticket in her purse only to discover that her wallet has been stolen. First scared and then annoyed, she scrounges for a few bills in the bottom of her purse, finds the cafeteria, buys a cobb salad, settles into her booth with her lunch, then she realizes she forgot her fork.

So she leaves her packages and salad to return only to find a very large, disheveled man in her booth eating her lunch. She is indignant. But he doesn't seem to notice. Determined, she sits down at the table, picks up her fork and stabs at the salad; he does the same, each taking a turn till they're done. Finally the man leaves, only to return again with coffee, two cups of coffee, and they end their meal in polite silence. He is the first to leave.

She looks at her watch; it's time for her to catch her train. She reaches for her packages and discovers they're gone!! - And then her eye wanders to the next booth, where her packages sit along with her cobb salad, untouched!

GMAIL INVITATIONS

I have a few gmail invitations (Google mail) if anybody wants one.

Send me a note or post your email address here - and I will send you an invite.

PhryDom

Hum, you learn something new everday - about gmail that is

A Mystery

A man's car broke down as he was driving past a beautiful old monastery.

He walked up the drive and knocked on the front door. A monk answered, listened to the man's story and graciously invited him to spend the night. The monks fed the man and led him to a tiny chamber in which to sleep.

The man thanked the monks and slept serenely until he was awakened by a strange and beautiful sound. The next morning, as the monks were repairing his car, he asked about the sound that had woke him.

"We're sorry," the monks said. "We can't tell you about the sound. You're not a monk."

The man was disappointed, but eager to be gone, so he thanked the monks for their kindness and went on his way. During quiet moments afterward, the man pondered the source of the alluring sound.

Several years later the man happened to be driving in the same area. He stopped at the monastery on a whim and asked admittance. He explained to the monks that he had so enjoyed his previous stay, he wondered if he might be permitted to spend another night under their peaceful roof. The monks agreed, and so the man stayed with them again.

Late that night, he heard the strange beautiful sound. The following morning he begged the monks to explain the sound. The monks gave him the same answer as before. "We're sorry. We can't tell you about the sound. You're not a monk."

By now the man's curiosity had turned to obsession. He decided to give up everything and become a monk, for that was the only way he could learn about the sound. He informed the monks of his decision and began the long and arduous task of becoming a monk.

Seventeen years later, the man was finally established as a true member of the order. When the celebration ended, he humbly went to the leader of the order and asked to be told the source of the sound.

Silently, the old monk led the new monk to a huge wooden door. He opened the door with a golden key. That door swung open to reveal a second door of silver, then a third of gold, and so on, until they had passed through twelve doors, each more magnificent than the last. The new monk's face was awash with tears of joy as he finally beheld the wondrous source of the beautiful, mysterious sound he had heard so many years before.......... . . . .

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This is an actual job application that a 75-year-old senior citizen submitted to Wal-Mart in Arkansas.

NAME: George Martin

SEX: Not lately, but I am looking for the right woman (or at least, one who'll cooperate).

DESIRED POSITION: Company President or Vice President. But seriously, whatever's available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn't be applying here in the first place.

DESIRED SALARY: $185,000 a year plus stock options and a Michael Ovitz style severance package. If that's not possible, make an offer and we can haggle.

EDUCATION: Yes.

LAST POSITION HELD: Target for middle management hostility.

PREVIOUS SALARY: A lot less than I'm worth.

MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: My incredible collection of stolen pens and post-it notes.

REASON FOR LEAVING: It sucked.

HOURS AVAILABLE TO WORK: Any.

PREFERRED HOURS: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS?: Yes, but they're better suited to a more intimate environment.

MAY WE CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?: If I had one, would I be here?

DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT WOULD PROHIBIT YOU FROM LIFTING UP TO 50 lbs.?: Of what?

DO YOU HAVE A CAR?: I think the more appropriate question here would be "Do you have a car that runs?"

HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS OR RECOGNITION?: I may already be a winner of the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes, so they tell me.

DO YOU SMOKE?: On the job - no, on my breaks - yes.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS?: Living in the Bahamas with a fabulously wealthy dumb, sexy, blonde, supermodel who thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread. Actually, I'd like to be doing that now.

DO YOU CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE?: Oh yes, absolutely.

SIGN HERE: Sagittarius

A doctor placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient's anterior chest wall. "Big breaths," he instructed.

guitarmeister2005

When a physician remarked on a new patient's extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family."

"Your mother's side or your father's?" Doc asked.

"Neither," he replied. "It's from my wife's family."

"Oh, come now," Doc said. "How could your wife's family give you high blood pressure?"

Spots

"Doctor!" whined Vickie. "I keep seeing spots before my eyes."

The physician scratched his head, "Why have you come to me? Have you seen an ophthalmologist?"