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<title><![CDATA[Perez Hilton mag Stefanie Heinzmann und zettelt "Revolution" an!]]></title>
<link>http://musicmagazin.wordpress.com/?p=154</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>musicmagazin</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[+++Musik-Magazin.blog als Superblog 2008 nominiert+++
&#8220;Hört Euch dieses Mädchen an! Sie sieh]]></description>
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<p><em>"Hört Euch dieses Mädchen an! Sie sieht aus wie eine Mischung aus sexy Bibliothekarin und Schulmädchen und ihre rauchige, soulige Stimme ist zum Niederknien!" </em> Perez Hilton </p>
<p><strong>Stefanie Heinzmann: Zettelt "Revolution" an! &#124; VÖ: 01.08.2008 (CD Single &#38; Download)</p>
<p>Sie ist die große Überraschung des Jahres – Stefanie Heinzmann. Zu Beginn noch etwas schüchtern, konnte sie mit einer unglaublichen Stimme jedoch bereits mit ihrer ersten Single „My Man Is A Mean Man“ überzeugen… - und das nicht nur das Fernseh-Publikum, sondern auch alle anderen, die ihre außergewöhnliche Stimme über Radio, Internet oder sonst irgendwo hörten. </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0018NVL3I?tag=textdiediewel-21&#38;camp=1410&#38;creative=6378&#38;linkCode=as1&#38;creativeASIN=B0018NVL3I&#38;adid=0XYKKZH1EB35VBGFERW0&#38;" target="_blank" title=""><img src="http://data5.blog.de/media/233/2648233_db46b6aa3c_m.jpg" alt="" vspace="5" hspace="5" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0018NVL3I?tag=textdiediewel-21&#38;camp=1410&#38;creative=6378&#38;linkCode=as1&#38;creativeASIN=B0018NVL3I&#38;adid=0XYKKZH1EB35VBGFERW0&#38;">Revolution (2-Track) [Single] von Stefanie Heinzmann - hier informieren &#38; bestellen</a></p>
<p><a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Stefanie%2bHeinzmann%2b%2522Revolution%2522">Revolution - hier informieren &#38; Track/s herunterladen</a></p>
<p>Der Hollywood-Blogger Perez Hilton entdeckte den Song für sich - obwohl in den USA nicht veröffentlicht - und schwärmte in seinem von Millionen täglich besuchten Blog über Stefanie: "Hört Euch dieses Mädchen an! Sie sieht aus wie eine Mischung aus sexy Bibliothekarin und Schulmädchen und ihre rauchige, soulige Stimme ist zum Niederknien!"</p>
<p>Pünktlich zum Sommer und mit etwas mehr Locker- ja sogar Gelassenheit, die man nach mehr als ein paar tausend Tourkilometern und einigen Dutzend Bühnen später un weigerlich bekommt, bringt Stefanie Heinzmann mit „Revolution“ die nunmehr dritte Single aus ihrem Erfolgs-Debüt „Masterplan“ heraus. </p>
<p>Wie gesagt: Pünktlich (!) zum Sommer, denn obwohl es nicht einer jener klassischen Sommer-Hits ist, so hat der Song dennoch allergrößtes Potential sich schnurstracks in die Gehörwindungen all jener zu drehen, die ihm nicht entgehen können. „Revolution“ macht nicht nur unheimlich gute Laune, sondern auch sofort Lust zu tanzen – zaubert jedem ein kleines Lächeln ins Gesicht und verspricht beim nächsten Hören noch besser zu werden. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.de/dp/B0018NVL3I?tag=textdiediewel-21&#38;camp=1410&#38;creative=6378&#38;linkCode=as1&#38;creativeASIN=B0018NVL3I&#38;adid=0XYKKZH1EB35VBGFERW0&#38;">Revolution (2-Track) [Single] von Stefanie Heinzmann - hier informieren &#38; bestellen</a></p>
<p><a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Stefanie%2bHeinzmann%2b%2522Revolution%2522">Revolution - hier informieren &#38; Track/s herunterladen</a></p>
<p><strong>STEFANIE HEINZMANN live:</strong><br />
09.07.2008 Erfurt/ D, Mega Rock<br />
11.07.2008 Brig/ CH, Stadtplatzfest<br />
12.07.2008 Neumünster/ D, NDR2<br />
18.07.2008 Merzig/ D, Open Air<br />
25.07.2008 Büsserach/ CH, Open Air<br />
26.07.2008 Stainz/ A, STAINZ TOTAL / Hauptplatz<br />
27.07.2008 Berlin/ D, Lucky Summer @ Pferdesportpark Karlshorst<br />
30.07.2008 Wilz/ L , BAP Open Air<br />
31.07.2008 Brienz/ CH, Brienzersee Rockfestival<br />
02.08.2008 Tritis/ D, Butzemann Fest<br />
08.08.2008 Eichberg/ CH, Open Air Rheintal<br />
09.08.2008 Lichtensteig/ CH, Jazztage Lichtensteig<br />
15.08.2008 Gampel/ CH, Open Air Gampel<br />
30.08.2008 Heiligkreuz Hasle/ CH, Biosphären Festival<br />
11.09.2008 Zürich/ CH, Eventhall<br />
12.09.2008 Zürich/ CH, Eventhall<br />
13.09.2008 Kreuzlingen/ CH, Festival WAVE08<br />
06.10.2008 Saarbrücken, Garage<br />
07.10.2008 Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn<br />
08.10.2008 Köln, Live Music Hall<br />
10.10.2008 München, Backstage (Werk)<br />
11.10.2008 Weimar, Zwiebelmarkt<br />
12.10.2008 Dresden, Schlachthof<br />
13.10.2008 Bremen, Modernes<br />
15.10.2008 Bielefeld, Ringlokschuppen<br />
16.10.2008 Kassel, Nachthallen<br />
17.10.2008 Recklinghausen, Paulaner Club<br />
18.10.2008 Flensburg, Roxy<br />
21.10.2008 Hamm, Maximilianpark<br />
22.10.2008 Hattingen, Gebläsehalle<br />
24.10.2008 Vacha, Kulturzentrum Vacha<br />
25.10.2008 Leipzig, Th eater Fabrik</p>
<p>Quelle / Vollkontakt: © 2008 UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT GMBH </p>
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<title><![CDATA[crying time again]]></title>
<link>http://totoongpinoy.wordpress.com/?p=383</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
CRYING TIME
 
AGAIN
 
As we travel on the road of life, we need to drop our swords, cry for a w]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;"><strong><span style="font-size:33pt;font-family:Georgia;">CRYING <em><span style="color:#800080;">T</span>IME</em></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;"><strong><span style="font-size:33pt;font-family:Georgia;">AGAIN</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">As we travel on the road of life, we need to drop our swords, cry for a while. I often embrace this opportunity to be closer to our Almighty. He begins to fuel me with strength, and comforts me with his everlasting love. At times, his presence is far away, but he’s just measuring my faith.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">So when your heart is hurting, soul is weary, and it’s crying time again, embrace it. Call his name, and he will raise you up, for you to continue moving the mountains, once again.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> <a href="http://totoongpinoy.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/2293463150_3cc13f8b5d_m1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-387 alignleft" src="http://totoongpinoy.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/2293463150_3cc13f8b5d_m1.jpg?w=240" alt="" width="240" height="180" /></a></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">The <em>righteous</em> cry out, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.</span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">The <em><span style="color:#000000;">Lord is near</span></em> to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#800080;font-family:Georgia;">PSALM 34:17-18</span></em></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">Unless you have been very, very lucky, you have undoubtedly experienced <span style="color:#000000;">events in your life</span> that have made you cry.<span>  </span>So unless you have been very, very lucky, you know that a good, long session of weeping can often <span style="color:#800080;">make you feel better</span>, even if your circumstances have not changed one bit.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">Lemony Snicket</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">Tears are the <span style="color:#800080;">safety valve</span> of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">Albert Smith</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">The soul would have <span style="color:#800080;">no rainbow</span> had the eyes no tears.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">John Vance Cheney</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">Let your tears come.<span>  </span>Let them <span style="color:#800080;">water your soul</span>.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">Eileen Mayhew</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">Tears are summer <span style="color:#800080;">showers </span>to the soul.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">Alfred Austin</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, <span style="color:#800080;">tears</span>, or the sea.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">Isak Dinesen</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">To weep is to make <span style="color:#800080;">less the depth</span> of grief.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">William Shakespeare</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">It is such a <span style="color:#800080;">secret place</span>, the land of tears.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">Time <span style="color:#800080;">engraves our faces</span> with all the tears we have not shed.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">Natalie Clifford Barney</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;"> </span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Georgia;">Oh! My Friend, tears were falling on my face. Suddenly, <em>GOD</em> wiped it away.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:9pt;color:#808080;font-family:Georgia;">Joyz</span></strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Soul Sings Malayalam]]></title>
<link>http://brokenmystic.wordpress.com/?p=73</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>brokenmystic</dc:creator>
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I am not Malayali, and I do not speak Malayalam
Yet I am singing with the mystics in this tongue
Th]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;text-align:center;"><span>I am not Malayali, and I do not speak Malayalam<br />
Yet I am singing with the mystics in this tongue<br />
These words, Mind does not understand<br />
But Soul dances to the tune of mystery!</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">They show us maps, borders, and dividers<br />
Grasp a hold of your sanity, they say!<br />
China does not need the tongue of Senegal<br />
Egyptians do not sing Japanese!<span><br />
The Pashtun does not read in Hebrew!<br />
Mongolians do not understand Lebanese<br />
What purpose do you have in this song?<br />
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<em><span>Ya</span></em><span> <em>insaan</em> (O humankind), with your prejudices<br />
No wonder you do not see the Soul’s gift of colors<br />
Deaf to the music, you dwell in your prison<br />
Walled off from beauty in your ethno-centricism</span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">O Soul, the Mind says you are mad<br />
But all you want is to dance freely in the wind<br />
And tonight, the Song of the Soul is Malayali<br />
And so I sing:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>He kuruvaani kiliyae-aeee!<br />
Kuruvaani kiliyae!</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Kukkuru kurukuru koovik kurugik kunnimanaththai<br />
Ooyal aadi kooduvagukkik koottu vilikkunnae<br />
Maaran ninnaik koogik kurugik koottu vilikkunnae-aeeee!</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>~ Broken Mystic~</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">(Malayalam lyrics from "Jiya Jale" by A.R. Rahman and Gulzar)</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Erykah Badu - Lucca 08 Luglio - Vortex Tour 2008]]></title>
<link>http://lanozionedeltempo.wordpress.com/?p=33</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fabio</dc:creator>
<guid>http://lanozionedeltempo.wordpress.com/?p=33</guid>
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Soul che causa spontaneamente il clap, e molto più. E&#8217; difficile trovare le parole per racco]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Soul che causa spontaneamente il clap, e molto più. E' difficile trovare le parole per raccontare quello che è successo in Piazza Napoleone dalle 22 di sera dell'8 luglio 2008. In tanti non se lo sarebbero aspettato, qualcun altro forse sì, tuttavia credo che nessuno fosse <em>realmente</em> pronto per un'esperienza del genere.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">I musicisti [batterista, tastiere/rhodes, bassista, chitarrista, percussionista, flautista, dj+elettroniche] sono i primi a salire, e suonano un po' di buona musica per qualche minuto. Poi arrivano le 3 background vocals. Poi lei, Erykah, la analogue girl in a digital world, una regina etiope, *mancano parole adatte*, ..</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Il suo portamento, la sua bellezza, la sua femminilità, il suo stile e il suo carisma mandano il pubblico in visibilio da subito. Per quel che riguarda i più scettici, credo abbiano mutato parere con le prime note che ha intonato. Penso non ci sia nulla che si possa aggiungere riguardo la sua voce, uno strumento<!--more--> unico che possiede solo lei e che ammalia, stravolge, trascina.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Lo spettacolo è veramente molto bello, lei canta, danza, compone batterie elettroniche, suona strumenti etnici [veramente bellissima la parte suonata con uno strumento a percussione utilizzato con una sorta di verga di legno inarcata], intrattiene, fa discorsi importanti, affascina con la poesia delle sue parole, si commuove, si inchina e manda baci per ringraziare, scende e fa cantare il pubblico. [c'è stata una naturale e ovvia invasione ad inizio concerto, durante "Kiss me on my neck"; è impensabile organizzare un concerto della Badu con i posti a sedere davanti al palco].</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">La scenario sotto il palco: un migliaio abbondante di spettatori in delirio, tra buoni fan [davvero tanti, ne son contento] e gente che non la conosceva ma che è stata decisamente coinvolta; c'era chi ballava, chi accompagnava ritmicamente le canzoni con le mani e chi faceva entrambe le cose, ed Erykah si è meritata minuti e minuti di applausi.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Per come la vedo [il live ne è stato una conferma], lei è già una leggenda ai pari di tanti suoi grandi colleghi "storici": a mio parere l'autenticità, lo stile peculiare e la sua indiscussa creatività e bravura non temono confronti con altri maestri che l'hanno preceduta.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Scegliere i momenti migliori di due ore e un quarto di live ad altissimo livello [!] non è semplice, sono certo che però non scorderò mai "Orange moon", con la sua delicatezza e dolcezza e un ottimo flauto, l'impegno e il coinvolgimento per "Soldier", il delirio per "Kiss me on my neck", "On &#38; on" + "... &#38; On", l'arrangiamento di "Appletree", ma anche "Time's a wastin'", "Bag lady", "Love of my life"..</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">E siete ancora in tempo per le altre date europee. ;-)</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><em>fabio</em></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.erykahbadu.com/">http://www.erykahbadu.com/</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Noel Gourdin "The River"]]></title>
<link>http://thecityvault.wordpress.com/?p=255</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>The City Vault</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[I know this isn&#8217;t Brand new!!! But I love this song &amp; thought that I would share it!!!

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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know this isn't Brand new!!! But I love this song &#38; thought that I would share it!!!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[musicology #187]]></title>
<link>http://themusicologist.wordpress.com/?p=300</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>themusicologist</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[nowordsjustmusic #3
(Candi Staton - That&#8217;s How Strong My Love Is)
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<p><strong>(Candi Staton - That's How Strong My Love Is)</strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[The cat empire - Rhythm and reason]]></title>
<link>http://discorgy.wordpress.com/?p=587</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>minha galera</dc:creator>
<guid>http://discorgy.wordpress.com/?p=587</guid>
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The Cat Empire is a large group of musicians, consisting of two vocals, three trumpets, four trombo]]></description>
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<p>The Cat Empire is a large group of musicians, consisting of two vocals, three trumpets, four trombones, 1 drum kit, a few tambourines and more, based in Melbourne, Australia. Their sound is often described as a fusion of jazz, ska, funk and rock with heavy Latin influences.</p>
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<p>L'hotel de californie (<em>talk about globalization - australians singing an american song in french)</em></p>
<p><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/_u-43LN-7Cg'></param><param name='wmode' value='transparent'></param><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/_u-43LN-7Cg&rel=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' width='425' height='350'></embed></object></span></p>
<p>Website</p>
<p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thecatempire" target="_blank">MySpace</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Poem: Yosano Akio]]></title>
<link>http://fireheartnation.wordpress.com/?p=330</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bernadettegordon</dc:creator>
<guid>http://fireheartnation.wordpress.com/?p=330</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Come at last to this point
I look back on my passion
And I realize that I
Have been like a bl]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>"Come at last to this point<br />
I look back on my passion<br />
And I realize that I<br />
Have been like a blind man<br />
Who is unafraid of the dark."<br />
-Yosano Akio</p></blockquote>
<p><img src='http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/14573-POD/1612800~Samurai-Brandishing-Sword-Posters.jpg' alt='Samurai' class='alignnone' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Este viernes vamos a tener la negra]]></title>
<link>http://laopcionb.wordpress.com/?p=166</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>PedroB</dc:creator>
<guid>http://laopcionb.wordpress.com/?p=166</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A Erykah Badu, en concreto. Es en el Conde Duque de Madrí y es muy recomendable. La tía, en direct]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A <a href="http://lnx.indajaus.com/acidjazzhispano/content-843.html">Erykah Badu</a>, en concreto. Es en el Conde Duque de Madrí y es muy recomendable. La tía, en directo, tiene una presencia escénica y una clase que tiran para atrás. Así suena el nuevo soul:</p>
<p><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/3hyDxwJB-4M'></param><param name='wmode' value='transparent'></param><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/3hyDxwJB-4M&rel=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' width='425' height='350'></embed></object></span></p>
<p>Por cierto, que he leído nosedónde que el año que viene ya no habrá más conciertos en el Conde Duque, que están buscando nuevo sitio. Una pena.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Nobody Knows]]></title>
<link>http://oneneatthingaday.wordpress.com/?p=525</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shanoah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://oneneatthingaday.wordpress.com/?p=525</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A condom over Jessie Helms house? Very cool. Any chance they can do a sequel over the White House?
I]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A condom over <a href="http://oneneatthingaday.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/7-8-08-oh-yeah-jesse-helms-died-didnt-he/">Jessie Helms</a> house? Very cool. Any chance they can do a sequel over the White House?</p>
<p>I'm not really sure what to post today. Got a few drafts, but I don't really feel like fleshing out any of them right now.</p>
<p>But I was listening to this classic soulful song for some reason not that long ago, so I may as well use it for todays post:</p>
<p><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/0CA2Pi4gYxQ'></param><param name='wmode' value='transparent'></param><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/0CA2Pi4gYxQ&rel=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' width='425' height='350'></embed></object></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Nobody Knows - The Tony Rich Project</strong></p>
<p>You probably already realise I'm a sucker for these of songs, and this is pure soul. Beautiful imagery, and heartbreak. Similar to "<a href="http://oneneatthingaday.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/toast/">Diary</a>" in a way.</p>
<p>Of course, I do have to ask why he keeps hanging around the urinals, and what possessed him to wear the black see-through shirt, or the green jacket with no shirt on underneath.</p>
<p>But there are some mysteries that we may never know the answers to.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Sand Castle – A Mid-Life Awakening.]]></title>
<link>http://psychicscorpio.wordpress.com/?p=106</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>psychicscorpio</dc:creator>
<guid>http://psychicscorpio.wordpress.com/?p=106</guid>
<description><![CDATA[
As a child I build my sand castle lovingly, every stroke, every gentle pat reinforces my own belief]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As a child I build my sand castle lovingly, every stroke, every gentle pat reinforces my own belief.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My belief in myself, my strength, my creativity and my capabilities. These are mine to prove.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Then the tide comes in and washes my castle away, I cry unending in the warm arms of my mother.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">She re-assures me, it was beautiful and I only have to build it again. How difficult is that?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Choose another place; one that is further away from the tide line and you will enjoy it longer is the wise diktat.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So I start building my sand castle again.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My enthusiasm, my youth, my optimism and once again <span> </span>its all about a reinforcement of myself:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My strength, my creativity and capabilities are once more mine to prove.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>I move ahead with full plans.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This time as I build my sand castle I know more and I am more careful, I have studied the tide line. I have taken into account different probabilities and I feel invincible.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But...</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Seasons change and the tide line changes. <span> </span>My sand castle is washed away once again.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This time there is only <span> </span>(myself) I to rely on, no place to cry and no arms for re-assurance.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So I start building my sand castle once again.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now my maturity is only tinged with enthusiasm.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My creativity, my strength and capabilites are floundering. The weight of “what if” is slowing my progress.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yet an inner voice tells me, “You know much more and understand technical probabilities better.<span> </span>All the experience of child hood and youth are with you.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Go ahead” says the voice, “don’t pause, <span> </span>there’s no time better than now.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I build, pulling every last ounce of reserves together.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My sand castle is magnificent now.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>I am sure it will stand the test of time. Every known precaution has been taken into account.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am the queen of my castle finally. The castle endures all normal conditions. I soar higher with feelings of greatness. Of having finally beaten the sea.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But....</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>I do not enjoy the sunset any more. I do not wait for the sunrise either, all I do is watch the horizon, to protect my castle from being washed away.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am the prisoner of my castle now.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Alas there comes an unprecedented storm, the tsunami and my sand castle is blown to smithereens.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I break down.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have no tears left anymore. I feel like an empty shell. I do not even have myself for reassurance.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I recover slowly.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>I feel healed after I have licked my wounds.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I come back with renewed strength.<span> </span>Stand at the tide line and finally I understand.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am free.<span> </span>I can be the queen of my castle and not a prisoner.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>I can once again build like never before. I have questioned myself and understood that I cannot build sand castles by the sea; I have to build mine away from the sea. That’s all there is to it.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So I start the processes once again. Maybe my enthusiasm is less, maybe the time is not right but the sand just keeps slipping. It will not build, not as I want it.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Then I realise:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A sand castle needs to be built by the sea, it needs the wet sand, and it needs the tide line and the beach for its magnificent completion.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I sink into that sand by the beach; I let the sea wash my feet. I watch the tides coming and going. I watch the sea re-generating itself. I watch the horizon change colours.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>I pause. Not knowingly.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I start re-building my sand castle, this time smaller but with much more joy. I know now that it needs to be built here, right by the tide line for me to feel it; for me to enjoy it.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sometimes, the tide comes in and washes it away. Another time it just leaves leaves the castle alone.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I cannot predict the tide line or the sea or the changes of seasons. They all have their nuances and nature’s quirks.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The horizon looks different with every sunrise and every sunset. I begin to revel in these daily changes. It feeds my creativity.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But I build with an unending enthusiasm and re build and enjoy the process of building much more than the process of watching and protecting my sandcastle. I use my strength daily.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The tide has finally turned.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It’s a mid-life awakening.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am in a way freed from myself.<span> </span>Of having to prove myself. Of flanking my beliefs from crumbling.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have given in. I have surrendered to the vagaries of nature. I have accepted the beauty that happens with every change of season; every tide that comes in and draws out.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Who am I?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do I love just watching the sea and getting my feet wet?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Or am I the enthusiast who loves building and re-building that sandcastle? Knowing and understanding that the joy comes only from building?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I guess I am a bit of both, I love watching the sea around and resting on the beach. I also love the action of building that castle, as it stirs my creativity.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I feel re-assured by nature itself; that the tide will wash it away to leave me another clean bank to create on.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">My Reality:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I do realise that this jargon applied to the mechanics of <span> </span>a real life is <span> </span>perhaps too stark.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Does it really help me to earn that coveted lifestyle?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">No it doesn’t. But then that is my reality. I have discovered that my reality is not that coveted lifestyle but it certainly is the action of getting there.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have also discovered that my happiness and joy are several notches higher since I stopped trying to keep the castle intact or in reality terms trying to predict the outcome of every action or project that I undertake.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In a way I am exactly where I want to be without the pain of trying to be there!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Concert Online verewigt Highlights vom splash!-Festival 2008]]></title>
<link>http://musicmagazin.wordpress.com/?p=153</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:03:37 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>musicmagazin</dc:creator>
<guid>http://musicmagazin.wordpress.com/?p=153</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Concert Online verewigt Highlights vom splash!-Festival 2008
- splash!-Acts zum Mitnehmen auf dem ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Concert Online verewigt Highlights vom splash!-Festival 2008</p>
<p>- splash!-Acts zum Mitnehmen auf dem "Video Concert Stick" und zum Download in bester Bild- und Sound-Qualität auf www.concertonline.de </p>
<p>- HipHop-Jam des Jahres wird zum 11. Geburtstag noch multimedialer </p>
<p>Köln, 09.07.2008 – Das Livemusik-Portal Concert Online filmt die Highlights des diesjährigen splash!-Festivals auf der Halbinsel Pouch und bietet die sound- und bildtechnisch brillanten Konzertaufnahmen zum Mitnehmen auf USB-Stick direkt nach dem Konzert oder zum späteren Download auf www.concertonline.de an. Auch Audio-Mitschnitte der Acts werden nach den Auftritten für die Festival-Crowd erhältlich sein, beispielsweise auch die Show von HipHop-Legende <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Ice%2bCube">Ice Cube</a>. Ursprünglich sollte der Video Concert Stick erst Mitte Juli auf einem großen Independent-Festival weltweit erstmalig zum Einsatz kommen.</p>
<p>"Wir freuen uns sehr darüber, dass wir jetzt spontan eine Weltvorpremiere unseres Video Concert Stick auf einem der angesagtesten Jams in einer der schönsten Festival-Locations Deutschlands erleben werden", sagt Gerrit Schumann, Geschäftsführer von Concert Online. "Mit den aktuellen Konzertfilmen, die wir auf dem splash!-Festival produzieren, wird Concert Online auch für HipHop-, Reggae- und R&#38;B-Liebhaber zur wichtigsten Adresse für Konzertfilm-Downloads im Netz." "Die splash!-Community steht auf die Shows, die unsere Bands auf der Bühne inszenieren. Das Medium Film transportiert das perfekt", sagt Mirko Roßner von splash! Entertainment und fügt hinzu: "Nur mit der Crowd vor der Bühne zu hopsen ist natürlich noch besser."</p>
<p>Das splash!- Festival 2008 geht dieses Jahr in die elfte Runde. Vom 11. - 13. Juli wird in Bitterfeld (nahe Leipzig) auf der wunderschönen Halbinsel Pouch wieder mit Zigtausenden Besuchern gefeiert, getanzt und der relaxten Musik gehuldigt.</p>
<p>Internationale Superstars wie <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Jay-Z">Jay-Z</a>, <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Shaggy">Shaggy</a>, <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Sefyu">Sefyu</a>, <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Stress%2b">Stress </a>und <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Looptroop%2b">Looptroop </a>Rockers werden das Publikum ebenso mit ihren Auftritten beglücken wie auch die deutschen Charts-Abräumer <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Gentleman">Gentleman</a>, <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Culcha%2bCandela">Culcha Candela</a>, <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Jan%2bDelay">Jan Delay</a>, <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Dynamite%2bDeluxe">Dynamite Deluxe</a>, <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Kool%2bSavas%2b">Kool Savas </a>und <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Azad">Azad</a>. Sogar lebende HipHop-Legenden wie Ice Cube,<a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=%2bM.O.P."> M.O.P., </a> <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=J-Live%2b">J-Live </a>oder <a href="http://partners.webmasterplan.com/click.asp?ref=421816&#38;site=3752&#38;type=text&#38;tnb=8&#38;prd=yes&#38;stext=Sean%2bP.%2b">Sean P. </a>(Heltah Skeltah) beehren Fans und Veranstalter mit ihren Auftritten.</p>
<p>Über Concert Online</p>
<p>Concert Online ist die Plattform für Livemusik im Internet. Musikliebhaber können auf www.concertonline.de Konzertfilme in voller Länge als Download oder als DVD beziehen und Tour- und Konzerttermine mit Hilfe des Eventkalenders online recherchieren. Für vielfältige Interaktionsmöglichkeiten sorgen Foren, in denen die Nutzer sich mit anderen Konzertgängern austauschen oder zum gemeinsamen Konzertevent verabreden können.</p>
<p>Über Music Networx</p>
<p>Music Networx enwickelt und realisiert innovative Produktions-, Präsentations- und Vermarktungsformen für Livemusik. Künstlern, Labels und Rechteinhabern eröffnet Music Networx neue Absatzwege und -märkte. Musikfans erhalten über das Livemusik-Portal www.concertonline.de Zugang zu hochwertigen Video- und Audio-Konzertaufnahmen oder spielen als Teilnehmer des Rock Legends Adventure mit internationalen Rockstars live auf einer Bühne.</p>
<p>Über splash!</p>
<p>Das splash!- Festival 2008 geht dieses Jahr in die elfte Runde. Vom 11. - 13. Juli wird in Bitterfeld (nähe Leipzig) auf der wunderschönen Halbinsel Pouch wieder mit unzähligen Besuchern gefeiert, getanzt und die wunderbare Musik gehuldigt.</p>
<p>Neben einem gut organisierten und phänomenalen 3-Tages Programm, gibt es zusätzlich mehrere Partyzelte in denen nachts zusätzliche Show-Highlights und Auftritte internationaler Künstler geboten werden und man ausgiebig zu den unterschiedlichsten Musikgenres feiern kann. Großräumige Flächen und ausreichend Platz zum Zelten gibt es natürlich auch, wenn man das dann sogar auf einer wunderschönen Halbinsel in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Festival-Gelände vollziehen kann, was will man mehr.</p>
<p>Bisher konnten die Veranstalter schon viele internationale &#38; nationale Künstler bestätigen, die aus der ganzen Welt - von Deutschland, der Schweiz, über Canada, Neuseeland, Jamaika und den USA anreisen werden. Internationale Superstars wie Jay-Z, Shaggy, Sefyu, Stress und Looptroop Rockers werden das Publikum ebenso mit ihren Auftritten beglücken, wie auch die deutschen Charts-Abräumer Gentleman, Culcha Candela, Jan Delay, Dynamite Deluxe, Kool Savas und Azad. Sogar lebende HipHop-Legenden wie Ice Cube, M.O.P., J-Live oder Sean P. (Heltah Skeltah) beehren uns mit ihrer Anwesenheit. Außerdem sind bisher auch die Ohrbooten, Damion Davis, Marteria, Little Brother, Mono &#38; Nikitaman, Black Seeds, Swollen Members, Cecile und Blumentopf bestätigt.</p>
<p>Für ein abwechslungsreiches Programm mit einem musikalisch ein sehr breitgefächerten Spektrum, von Hip Hop über Reggae, Dancehall, Funk, Pop &#38; Weltmusik und ist also schon jetzt gesorgt. Knapp 70 Acts treten jedes Jahr nämlich auf diesem tollen Festival auf. Man darf sich also noch auf viele weitere Highlights freuen, denn das splash! ist jedes Jahr wieder ein immenses Erlebnis, das man so nur hier geboten bekommt.</p>
<p>Pressekontakt:</p>
<p>Eric Eitel Agentur Frische Fische<br />
Tel.: +49 30 814926-77<br />
E-Mail: eric.eitel@frische-fische.com</p>
<p>Gerrit Schumann<br />
Geschäftsführer Music Networx GmbH</p>
<p>verewigt Highlights vom splash!-Festival 2008</p>
<p>- splash!-Acts zum Mitnehmen auf dem "Video Concert Stick" und zum Download in bester Bild- und Sound-Qualität auf www.concertonline.de </p>
<p>- HipHop-Jam des Jahres wird zum 11. Geburtstag noch multimedialer </p>
<p>Köln, 09.07.2008 – Das Livemusik-Portal Concert Online filmt die Highlights des diesjährigen splash!-Festivals auf der Halbinsel Pouch und bietet die sound- und bildtechnisch brillanten Konzertaufnahmen zum Mitnehmen auf USB-Stick direkt nach dem Konzert oder zum späteren Download auf www.concertonline.de an. Auch Audio-Mitschnitte der Acts werden nach den Auftritten für die Festival-Crowd erhältlich sein, beispielsweise auch die Show von HipHop-Legende Ice Cube. Ursprünglich sollte der Video Concert Stick erst Mitte Juli auf einem großen Independent-Festival weltweit erstmalig zum Einsatz kommen.</p>
<p>"Wir freuen uns sehr darüber, dass wir jetzt spontan eine Weltvorpremiere unseres Video Concert Stick auf einem der angesagtesten Jams in einer der schönsten Festival-Locations Deutschlands erleben werden", sagt Gerrit Schumann, Geschäftsführer von Concert Online. "Mit den aktuellen Konzertfilmen, die wir auf dem splash!-Festival produzieren, wird Concert Online auch für HipHop-, Reggae- und R&#38;B-Liebhaber zur wichtigsten Adresse für Konzertfilm-Downloads im Netz." "Die splash!-Community steht auf die Shows, die unsere Bands auf der Bühne inszenieren. Das Medium Film transportiert das perfekt", sagt Mirko Roßner von splash! Entertainment und fügt hinzu: "Nur mit der Crowd vor der Bühne zu hopsen ist natürlich noch besser."</p>
<p>Das splash!- Festival 2008 geht dieses Jahr in die elfte Runde. Vom 11. - 13. Juli wird in Bitterfeld (nahe Leipzig) auf der wunderschönen Halbinsel Pouch wieder mit Zigtausenden Besuchern gefeiert, getanzt und der relaxten Musik gehuldigt.</p>
<p>Internationale Superstars wie Jay-Z, Shaggy, Sefyu, Stress und Looptroop Rockers werden das Publikum ebenso mit ihren Auftritten beglücken wie auch die deutschen Charts-Abräumer Gentleman, Culcha Candela, Jan Delay, Dynamite Deluxe, Kool Savas und Azad. Sogar lebende HipHop-Legenden wie Ice Cube, M.O.P., J-Live oder Sean P. (Heltah Skeltah) beehren Fans und Veranstalter mit ihren Auftritten.</p>
<p>Über Concert Online</p>
<p>Concert Online ist die Plattform für Livemusik im Internet. Musikliebhaber können auf www.concertonline.de Konzertfilme in voller Länge als Download oder als DVD beziehen und Tour- und Konzerttermine mit Hilfe des Eventkalenders online recherchieren. Für vielfältige Interaktionsmöglichkeiten sorgen Foren, in denen die Nutzer sich mit anderen Konzertgängern austauschen oder zum gemeinsamen Konzertevent verabreden können.</p>
<p>Über Music Networx</p>
<p>Music Networx enwickelt und realisiert innovative Produktions-, Präsentations- und Vermarktungsformen für Livemusik. Künstlern, Labels und Rechteinhabern eröffnet Music Networx neue Absatzwege und -märkte. Musikfans erhalten über das Livemusik-Portal www.concertonline.de Zugang zu hochwertigen Video- und Audio-Konzertaufnahmen oder spielen als Teilnehmer des Rock Legends Adventure mit internationalen Rockstars live auf einer Bühne.</p>
<p>Über splash!</p>
<p>Das splash!- Festival 2008 geht dieses Jahr in die elfte Runde. Vom 11. - 13. Juli wird in Bitterfeld (nähe Leipzig) auf der wunderschönen Halbinsel Pouch wieder mit unzähligen Besuchern gefeiert, getanzt und die wunderbare Musik gehuldigt.</p>
<p>Neben einem gut organisierten und phänomenalen 3-Tages Programm, gibt es zusätzlich mehrere Partyzelte in denen nachts zusätzliche Show-Highlights und Auftritte internationaler Künstler geboten werden und man ausgiebig zu den unterschiedlichsten Musikgenres feiern kann. Großräumige Flächen und ausreichend Platz zum Zelten gibt es natürlich auch, wenn man das dann sogar auf einer wunderschönen Halbinsel in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Festival-Gelände vollziehen kann, was will man mehr.</p>
<p>Bisher konnten die Veranstalter schon viele internationale &#38; nationale Künstler bestätigen, die aus der ganzen Welt - von Deutschland, der Schweiz, über Canada, Neuseeland, Jamaika und den USA anreisen werden. Internationale Superstars wie Jay-Z, Shaggy, Sefyu, Stress und Looptroop Rockers werden das Publikum ebenso mit ihren Auftritten beglücken, wie auch die deutschen Charts-Abräumer Gentleman, Culcha Candela, Jan Delay, Dynamite Deluxe, Kool Savas und Azad. Sogar lebende HipHop-Legenden wie Ice Cube, M.O.P., J-Live oder Sean P. (Heltah Skeltah) beehren uns mit ihrer Anwesenheit. Außerdem sind bisher auch die Ohrbooten, Damion Davis, Marteria, Little Brother, Mono &#38; Nikitaman, Black Seeds, Swollen Members, Cecile und Blumentopf bestätigt.</p>
<p>Für ein abwechslungsreiches Programm mit einem musikalisch ein sehr breitgefächerten Spektrum, von Hip Hop über Reggae, Dancehall, Funk, Pop &#38; Weltmusik und ist also schon jetzt gesorgt. Knapp 70 Acts treten jedes Jahr nämlich auf diesem tollen Festival auf. Man darf sich also noch auf viele weitere Highlights freuen, denn das splash! ist jedes Jahr wieder ein immenses Erlebnis, das man so nur hier geboten bekommt.</p>
<p>Quelle / Vollkontakt: Eric Eitel Agentur Frische Fische / Music Networx GmbH</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Masih]]></title>
<link>http://fisha17.wordpress.com/?p=266</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fisha17</dc:creator>
<guid>http://fisha17.wordpress.com/?p=266</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tanggal itu telah terlewati. Tapi kenapa suasananya masih sama seperti 5 tahun yang lalu??&#8230;]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tanggal itu telah terlewati. Tapi kenapa suasananya masih sama seperti 5 tahun yang lalu??......</p>
<p>Tobe continued...</p>
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<title><![CDATA[The Main Ingredient - Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling in Love)]]></title>
<link>http://toosweet4rocknroll.wordpress.com/?p=4512</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[
Don McPherson, American singer, The Main Ingredient (d. 1971)

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<p>Don McPherson, American singer, <a href="http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&#38;token=ADFEAEE6791CD34EAC7620C19E3A4AC8E224A029D94EFB87126E495AD1A9397FA73851C945E795CAAEF36AB679AFF862A0500EDAC0EE50ECBC1B&#38;sql=11:0ifwxqe5ldfe%7ET1">The Main Ingredient</a> (d. 1971)<a href="http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&#38;token=ADFEAEE6791CD34EAC7620C19E3A4AC8E224A029D94EFB87126E495AD1A9397FA73851C945E795CAAEF36AB679AFF862A0500EDAC0EE50ECBC1B&#38;sql=11:0ifwxqe5ldfe%7ET1"><br />
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<title><![CDATA[To be a Jew]]></title>
<link>http://toastforall.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/to-be-a-jew/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>toastforall</dc:creator>
<guid>http://toastforall.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/to-be-a-jew/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s a question that&#8217;s bugged me for a while; what&#8217;s so special about being a J]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There's a question that's bugged me for a while; what's so special about being a Jew? What sets us apart from the mundane? We're told that we're the Chosen People, but what does that mean? After careful consideration, I've come to a simple conclusion; we are Light Bringers. To be a Jew is to bring light to the world. It is our task, our primary purpose in life. </p>
<p>To be a Jew is to push back the darkness that plagues our world. We do not merely hold back the darkness, but push it back again and again, expanding the light of the world. We are tasked with delving into the darkness, surrounding ourselves with it, and defeating it. </p>
<p>But a Jew does not just bring their own light; the Jewish soul can kindle that same light in others who join it on its journey through life. We must push aside any darkness dwelling in a person, and bring their own light to the fore. It is in this way that we spread our light, pushing back and defeating far more darkness than we ever could on our own.</p>
<p>In our Holy mission, G-d has supplied us with invaluable tools - though, by far, not the only tools available. We have been given our Torah, our Mitzvot, and a world awash with muted light. Bringing this light to the fore is the task of every Jewish soul, though we each have our own methods for doing so. </p>
<p>To be a Jew is to be a Light Bringer. It is to brave the darkness of our world in order to bring its hidden light to the surface. It is to make the world a better place for our fellow humans. To be a Jew is to renew the light of our world.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[taking stock]]></title>
<link>http://forsuchatimeasthis.wordpress.com/?p=66</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<guid>http://forsuchatimeasthis.wordpress.com/?p=66</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I reckon every now and then, we all sit back and take stock of life. On Sunday when we sang this so]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">I reckon every now and then, we all sit back and take stock of life. On Sunday when we sang this song 'Hosanna', it brought me to tears. And, till today it's resonating in my soul as I play it over and over again. Simply put, I can't stop singing because every line is laden with God's awesomness.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Been very reflective the past couple of days (as you can imagine being all moppy and all). Nonetheless been looking at where I am and naturally wondering, what's next? That human eagerness to know the beyond. Then again, I know God pathed the way for me to be here almost 6 years ago. I know this is where He wants me to be right now but you know, I am flesh and blood after all? Ah I guess I'll just have to wait and see. But what really has been bringing me to tears is the line 'Break my heart for what breaks yours'. And, to me that is being out helping those who need it the most. I know it is the cry of my family's heart. I also know deep in my soul, for what God has put on our (my family &#38; I) hearts, He will bring it to past. So, I wait with much expecations for what God has installed. Otherwise, He wouldn't put this deep earning for nothing... right?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">I also must THANK GOD for what He has done in my life, especially the past couple of months. I came back from Tasmania to find very surprising results for my major papers that only God could have given. I cannot even begin to tell you how challenging it has been <strong>but</strong> God saw me through. Remember the lecturer I blogged about few weeks ago, I almost dropped off the bed when I saw the mark she gave me. Ahh..I wish I could give God a BIG MASSIVE HUG but I guess that will have to wait. For now, all glory goes to Him! And bring on SEMESTER TWO BABY!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Hosanna - Hillsongs Australia</span></strong></p>
<pre style="font:12px arial;text-align:center;"><em>I see the king of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes

Yeeeah

I see his love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing

[Chorus]
Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest x2

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith

I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees

[Chorus]

<strong>Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me</strong>

<strong>Break my heart from what breaks yours
Everything I am for your kingdoms cause
As I go from earth to
Eternity</strong>
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<pre style="font:12px arial;text-align:center;"><em>[Chorus] x2

Hosanna in the highest</em></pre>
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<pre style="font:12px arial;text-align:center;">God Bless. Have a great week guys &#38; gals!</pre>
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<title><![CDATA[Song of the day - Strong Enough - Sheryl Crow]]></title>
<link>http://ambermoon.wordpress.com/?p=228</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Amber</dc:creator>
<guid>http://ambermoon.wordpress.com/?p=228</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I feel very connected to this song.  The men in my life have to put up with so much from me.  Isn]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I feel very connected to this song.  The men in my life have to put up with so much from me.  Isn't what we really want at the end of the day a happy ending?  Someone telling you that they love all of you.. flaws and all.</p>
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<p>Lyrics Strong Enough</p>
<p>God, I feel like hell tonight<br />
Tears of rage I cannot fight<br />
I’d be the last to help you understand<br />
Are you strong enough to be my man? </p>
<p>Nothing’s true and nothing’s right<br />
So let me be alone tonight<br />
Cause you can’t change the way I am<br />
Are you strong enough to be my man? </p>
<p>Lie to me<br />
I promise I’ll believe<br />
Lie to me<br />
But please don’t leave</p>
<p>I have a face I cannot show<br />
I make the rules up as I go<br />
It’s try and love me if you can<br />
Are you strong enough to be my man? </p>
<p>When I’ve shown you that I just don’t care<br />
When I’m throwing punches in the air<br />
When I’m broken down and I can’t stand<br />
Will you be strong enough to be my man? </p>
<p>Lie to me<br />
I promise I’ll believe<br />
Lie to me<br />
But please don’t leave</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Soul Meets Reggae Tonight on KTUH]]></title>
<link>http://popish.wordpress.com/?p=35</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>joan9</dc:creator>
<guid>http://popish.wordpress.com/?p=35</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tune in to a very special edition of the Afrostylus &#8212; &#8220;The Afro-Bashment&#8221; &#8212; ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tune in to a very special edition of the Afrostylus -- "The Afro-Bashment" -- featuring Sifu "Jive" Walker and DJ Loriel of the Friday Afternoon Bashment.</p>
<p>Soul and reggae bless the airwaves side-by-side, bringing you 3 hours of dusty soul originals and reggae cover tunes.</p>
<p>Check out this very special broadcast from 6-9 PM HST on KTUH 90.3 FM Honolulu, or on the web at <a href="http://ktuh.org">www.ktuh.org</a> .</p>
<p>Bim!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/sifu">http://www.myspace.com/sifu</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/lorielmacalma">http://www.myspace.com/lorielmacalma</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Heaven and the Colbert Report...]]></title>
<link>http://aionios.wordpress.com/?p=75</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kbone4real</dc:creator>
<guid>http://aionios.wordpress.com/?p=75</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Colbert Report is one of my favorite places to get my news. So when I saw that N.T. Wright was g]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Colbert Report is one of my favorite places to get my <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">news. </span>So when I saw that N.T. Wright was going to be the guest a view weeks ago I was worried. Christians tend to be terrible on interview based shows-from the big names to the crazy guy they find to interview for the Christian perspective, Christian some how end up with a bad rep because of these interviews (usually for a good reason). I'm also a very big fan of N.T. Wright's view/theology of the Kingdom of Heaven (also his view on Hell). I was totally impressed by his responses, his attitude, and his ability to speak about the huge idea of heaven in a way that all audiences could understand.</p>
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<li>What do you think?</li>
<li>How does your view of heaven cause you to live differently everyday?</li>
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<p>(Ht: <a href="http://theologica.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Between Two Worlds</a>)</p></blockquote>
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<title><![CDATA[Locked out.]]></title>
<link>http://methre.wordpress.com/?p=45</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jono</dc:creator>
<guid>http://methre.wordpress.com/?p=45</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In the cold.
With no explanation.
What am I supposed to do?
Where am I supposed to go?
Unwanted?
But]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the cold.</p>
<p>With no explanation.</p>
<p>What am I supposed to do?</p>
<p>Where am I supposed to go?</p>
<p>Unwanted?</p>
<p>But alas, as Aesop wrote in his fables, <em>"united we stand and divided we fall"</em>.</p>
<p><em>In addition, "We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; persecuted but not forsaken; struck down but not destroyed"</em>.</p>
<p>And more importantly as Avva John the Short taught, <em>"It is by warfare that the soul makes progress."</em></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Lefto rocks GP's worldwide festival]]></title>
<link>http://aloxecorton.wordpress.com/?p=429</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tom Van Hout</dc:creator>
<guid>http://aloxecorton.wordpress.com/?p=429</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Wayna - Higher Ground]]></title>
<link>http://ibootleggedyourmum.wordpress.com/?p=25</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:33:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fantasticunt</dc:creator>
<guid>http://ibootleggedyourmum.wordpress.com/?p=25</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The 2nd LP from perhaps one of the most sweetest, cherubic voices on the Washington DC soul scene.  ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 2nd LP from perhaps one of the most sweetest, cherubic voices on the Washington DC soul scene.  Watch Wayna's dulcet tones synthesize blissfully with fellow funk martian Muhsinah's earthy vocals on the mind-bending soultronica backdrop of <strong>'Billy Club'</strong>... this particular track 3 successively came on as I was examining the album with my iPod on in bed the other night and I started wiggin' out under the covers. Shit is far out.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uploadjockey.com/download/4584867/higher_ground_.rar" target="_blank">Upload Jockey Various Download Links</a></p>
<p><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h309/phearon/b6acc58d.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<p>01 Moonlight Rendezvous<br />
02 A New Scenery<br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>03 Billy Club ft. Muhsinah </strong></span><br />
<span style="color:#000000;">04 Loving You (Music) ft. Kokayi </span><br />
05 Close to You featuring Kenn Starr<br />
06 Daydream<br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">07 Mr. Duracell </span><span style="color:#ff0000;">&#60;&#60;&#60;&#60;&#60;&#60;&#60; An ode to her vibrator. Heads up ladies.</span></span><br />
08 Interlude<br />
<strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">09 Office Politics </span></strong><br />
<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>10 My Love </strong></span><br />
11 Not Gonna Go<br />
12 Home<br />
13 Stalking Horse (the Cuba joint)</p>
<h5>My stand-out tracks highlighted in <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Bold Red</strong></span> above.</h5>
<p><span style="color:#0000ff;">Fantasticunt album rating:</span></p>
<h2><span style="color:#0000ff;">7.5 mums out of 10</span></h2>
<h4>Click to bump: <a href="http://www.imeem.com/people/0CBC5ZK/music/V_r0SXAM/wayna_billy_club_feat_muhsinah/">Billy Club feat. Muhsinah</a></h4>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Higher-Ground-Wayna/dp/B0017ZZ340" target="_blank"><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>[If this artist/group deserves your money, click this to buy CD or check iTunes]</strong></span></span></a></strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[What's the "soul" mommy?]]></title>
<link>http://noblemother.wordpress.com/?p=184</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>noblemama</dc:creator>
<guid>http://noblemother.wordpress.com/?p=184</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Your soul is the real part of who you are.  It&#8217;s the part that God put in there and hop]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Your soul is the real part of who you are.  It's the part that God put in there and hopes you will take care of it."<br />
"How do I take care of my soul?"<br />
"Well, just like a mommy takes care of a baby in her tummy by eating good foods and exercising and keeping herself happy and taking vitamins - the baby grows strong and healthy - you can take care of your soul by saying your prayers every morning and every night and using beautiful virtues like helpfulness, courtesy, and kindness."<!--more--><br />
"What happens when I forget to say my prayers?"<br />
"Well, you don't always feel different when you don't say your prayers.  But I bet your soul thinks about those morning prayers like breakfast and the words to God are like food and water after a long night.  And your prayers at night are like dinner for your soul so she goes to bed nice and full of loving and kind thoughts."<br />
<a href="http://noblemother.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/dscf0075.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-185" src="http://noblemother.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/dscf0075.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>"What does the soul look like?"<br />
"No one knows.  But it's the part of you that gets to live forever after your body won't work anymore.  Your body is like the cage for a beautiful bird - your soul is that beautiful bird."<br />
"I think my soul looks like a green plant with lots of leaves on it and every leaf has a virtue on it!"<br />
"That's a beautiful way to think about your soul.  Maybe you could draw me a picture of it when we get home."</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Confusion is a Gift from God]]></title>
<link>http://coachcassandra.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/what-are-you-hiding-behind/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Cassandra Rae</dc:creator>
<guid>http://coachcassandra.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/what-are-you-hiding-behind/</guid>
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Pook-a-bee
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<p style="text-align:justify;">It takes a lot of strength to stand in the frightening space of "I don't know."  There's this push - by society, our families, ourselves - to have everything figured out and broken down into nice, neat little steps.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">But, then life happens. Emotions come crashing in.  Confusion swirls all around. And we find ourselves losing our grasp on who we thought we were and questioning everything.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">And to that end I scream, "Hallelujah!"</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Because we don't figure out who we are when we've got it all figured out.  Nope.  We learn who we are and what we're made of through that dark space of I don't know because it inspires us to open doors and windows into our soul.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We feel misery and we search for more.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We feel pain and we search for healing.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We feel confused and we begin to question.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">So that we can discover who we really are beneath our careers, our roles, our clothes, our makeup.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">And we are beautiful.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We are talented.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We are playful.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We are sensitive.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">We are human.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">And as much as I hate feeling confused, I know that it is a gift from God.  It is a message from my deepest knowing that is asking me to slow down, shine that light of awareness, and throw open a new window.  Yes, it's scary.  And uncomfortable.  But, it's worth it.  Because pretending I've got it all figured out and hiding behind perfectionism is a death sentence I'm not willing to serve.</p>
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So many times, we are bombarded by the noise of our lives.  There always seems to be so much ]]></description>
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<p>So many times, we are bombarded by the noise of our lives.  There always seems to be so much that goes on.  There are always a million chores to do, a million little irritations and problems.  Sometimes the problems arent so little.  Some are of our making, and some are simply out of our control. </p>
<p>I find it helpful at these times to embrace the quiet.  I find a place of peace and become still.  I let my thoughts simply drift.  I allow the silence to settle in my soul releasing all of the background noise.  It is then I can truly find peace and feel calm. </p>
<p>People seem to fear quiet.  Why?  They constantly have television or radio going on so that they don't ever have to be quiet.  If those things aren't satisfying enough, they get on the telephone.  Maybe it is the deeper fear of being alone.  I don't know.  Several people I know even have the need to sleep with the television on.  They can't even stand quiet when they sleep.  Maybe the quiet has demons lurking in it that they are afraid will come out given the chance?</p>
<p>Without quiet, how can you ever really connect to yourself, or God?  How can you make healthy decisions in life?  When you fear the quiet, it is a signal that there is something seriously wrong in your life that you are trying to avoid.</p>
<p>So take a moment each day, and embrace the quiet.  Release the negative energies and noise around you.  Allow yourself to become still.  Be one with nature/God/yourself.  You will be amazed how beautiful the sound of quiet really is......</p></div>
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