A step in the right direction : "Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the military will no longer open investigations into the sexual orientation of service members based on anonymous complaints, will restrict testimony from third parties and will require high-ranking officers to review all cases." After all, I'm a hetero and a coward and wouldn't serve in the military; so if a person wants to serve their country and they happen to be gay or lesbian that shouldn't matter, right?
A step in the right direction : "Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the military will no longer open investigations into the sexual orientation of service members based on anonymous complaints, will restrict testimony from third parties and will require high-ranking officers to review all cases." After all, I'm a hetero and a coward and wouldn't serve in the military; so if a person wants to serve their country and they happen to be gay or lesbian that shouldn't matter, right?
The heat has been almost unbearable in Denmark the past few days, and I cannot recall that I've been drinking this much water ever before. Hopefully the happy people attending this year's Roskilde Festival are following my example and drink lots of water and not just beers. Beers are good and pretty fucking close to being the most essential fluid on the planet. Except on warm days like these where it's dethroned by water on the top of that list of essentials. The last time I attended a festival ( this one back in 1995) I had [...]
It's an honor to announce that ELEVATION will be embarking on a tour to the Middle East in July to play for service men and women in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Kyrgyzstan. Although some of the areas we may be visiting might be sensitive, we will try to update you as much as possible during the tour with blogs and photos. This is going to be a thrilling experience for us. Also, we are adding some East Coast dates in late June right before we head out. So be sure to come out and [...]
"Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads."Upon leaving Austin last year after four or five beer-flooded, sun-soaked days of rock 'n' roll, traipsing about town drunk off my keister and freeloadin... Continue reading "SXSW the Casio Way '09: Free Beer for You AND Me" >
So I understand some folks aren't fans of the cowboy. The cowboy was displeased to hear that. Here's what's going on tonight, if you think you're man enough: Zig Zag plays their 5-year anniversary ... Continue reading "Weekend Round-Up: Cowboy Up Style! Part 1" >
In this increasingly brutal economic climate, a good bargain is getting harder and harder to find. And who has the time to look for deals when you're out there busting your hump for another paycheck? ... Continue reading "We Jam Econo: More Local Rock Bargains" >
While Sunday is the official last night of the festival -closing out with a special Next Big Nashville edition of Nashville Sunday Night at 3rd and Lindsley - Saturday night is the last real night of showcases, and you have nine to choose from before the official after party at City Hall. My pick of the evening is actually that after party - The Features and Jensen Sportag ? Sign me up. But earlier in the night you have lots of great stuff to choose from - particularly the Lake Fever showcase at [...]
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Video: Chromatics – “These Streets Will Never Look The Same”
