Thanks, Charles.

The fighters of foo. Excellent!

I've always wanted to fight Foo...

Charles- you ROCK!

When I think Foo Fighters I think F-16.

/I don't know why.

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Just returned from the Minneapolis premiere of Indoctrinate U at the Oak Street Cinema. Evan Coyne Maloney spoke for about 35 minutes after the showing. Very well done - puts Michael Moore to shame. See it if you can.

whoa...thats not the subdudes...

Robert Spencer spoke at Dartmouth this evening. Outstanding talk, and surprisingly well-received (apart from the boycott). Thanks for your coverage of the INtolerance across the country.

Also...MAN! I wish I could shred like that...

And now for some GOOD news.
I had the angiogram today; the cardiologist found no significant blockages. So he said I'm a lucky man. He want to work with me to develop a plan to lose the weight I've carried for all these years.
Truly, I'm blessed today, what with the soreness of the groin area. Thanks Lizardoids!

#8 Dartmouth

Robert Spencer spoke at Dartmouth this evening. Outstanding talk, and surprisingly well-received (apart from the boycott). Thanks for your coverage of the INtolerance across the country.

Give us details!

the Foo are legit. Grohl is super-legit. It is hard for me to say which I like better: the self-titled debut or The Colour and the Shape. One by One is also good. Either way, Grohl is the engine of a very, very good rock band. Unique sound, unrelenting percussion, masterful riffs...the Foo Fighters bring it, and bring it with authority.

By the way, my email at c h a r l e s (at) lgf.com has been malfunctioning all afternoon for some reason, since about 2 pm. I'm trying to get it straightened out.

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Glad to hear that, Macker.

I don't share my personal life much because there are too many creeps out there who will use it against me, but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

I was always fascinated by the Foo Fighters (not the group.lol)

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Just returned from the Minneapolis premiere of Indoctrinate U at the Oak Street Cinema. Evan Coyne Maloney spoke for about 35 minutes after the showing. Very well done - puts Michael Moore to shame. See it if you can.

Here is the website for the documentary

Video no longer available. That was fast.

Great song. The bass line in the beginning that comes back in the chorus is the hook. And Grohl can sing/scream like that live which is amazing. Screaming is hard on singers. Most can get up for it in the studio but have to tone it down for the road show or they'll turn into a Brian Johnson sounding frog. Grohl is a world class screamer. Ian Gillan being the world record holder though. I thought that dude's screaming was going to cause the roof of Cobo to resonate and cave in on us.

Good news Macker.
Charles, will include you and your Mom in thoughts and prayers.

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Glad to hear that, Macker.

I don't share my personal life much because there are too many creeps out there who will use it against me, but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

dear old mom...mine is 86...I feel for you

I'm sure your mother will have a flood of prayers now, {Charles}.

I believe in the power of prayer.

*prays for Charles' family member*

Back on topic:
Why aren't keyboards/pianos in bands anymore?

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[Link: www.imao.us...]

America cannot win the "War on Fire"!

Worth a look. The comments are hilarious.

Finally got the linky to work, phew.

Nice!

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Glad to hear that, Macker.

I don't share my personal life much because there are too many creeps out there who will use it against me, but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

Charles, so sorry to hear that, I will certainly keep her in my thoughts.

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I'm sorry to hear that, Charles. I am fairly new to the user base, but I dig the site. Great job. More importantly, I hope your mom gets well. My best friend's mother is battling breast cancer too, and is in much the same stage of treatment. Keep your head up, and stay positive.

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Great song. The bass line in the beginning that comes back in the chorus is the hook. And Grohl can sing/scream like that live which is amazing. Screaming is hard on singers. Most can get up for it in the studio but have to tone it down for the road show or they'll turn into a Brian Johnson sounding frog. Grohl is a world class screamer. Ian Gillan being the world record holder though. I thought that dude's screaming was going to cause the roof of Cobo to resonate and cave in on us.

do you remember the Eastown?...Grande Ballroom?...those were the days...saw a few shows at Cobo...

Sorry to hear that Charles.

/Thoughts & Prayers from Virginia

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*prays for Charles' family member*

Back on topic:
Why aren't keyboards/pianos in bands anymore?

check out Little Feat...plenty keyboard mon...Billy Payne

Charles-sorry about your mom. I'll remember her in prayer.

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Glad to hear that, Macker.

I don't share my personal life much because there are too many creeps out there who will use it against me, but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

Prayers for your mom.

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"My best friend's mother is battling breast cancer too"

Correction: battling cancer, period.

I'm not the praying kind, but I'm sending out some sympathetic vibes.

Charles, our prayers here are going out to your mom.

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but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

I am and she does does....God bless...

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I'm not the praying kind, but I'm sending out some sympathetic vibes.

I'm an aetheist, but for Charles mum I just prayed. I don't believe in G-d, but I could be mistaken.

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do you remember the Eastown?...Grande Ballroom?...those were the days...saw a few shows at Cobo...

Ah the Grande Ballroom and Uncle Russ. Saw the original Fleetwood Mac & Savoy Brown one night there. Cost about 4 bucks. Cream another night , $5. And we thoght we were being ripped off. lol.

Fitting lyrics for this week, Charles.

RE #6 jwbaumann - they played something that wasn't indie or 30 years old at the Oak Street Cinema?!? I lived in Territorial over there a few years back ;)

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My father in law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a month ago and they removed the whole thing. He's waiting for chemo and radiation but was well enough to drive 20 miles to watch my kid, his grandson play 8th grade football Wednesday night. Kid had some nice open field tackles and a pick-off and a long reception on offense and peepaw was one proud grandpa. That peepaw and meemaw thing is from my wife's side, not mine. Geeze. What can I say, I married an Ohio girl. Ha.

By the way, the small film Bella is getting good revirews from a lot of Lizards.

Explore

Kanzius

for cancer cures.

I work with a girl whose father-in-law has prostate cancer. He is in chemotherapy right now. It was looking bad for a while then he suddenly made a u-turn. His doctor said he would have had 6 months to live if it was 1965.

It's amazing how much medicine for cancer has advance since then.

Charles, your mom has a much better chance to survive than people from her parents' generation.

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....no more white foods. Period.

Easier said then done.

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do you remember the Eastown?...Grande Ballroom?...those were the days...saw a few shows at Cobo...

Ah the Grande Ballroom and Uncle Russ. Saw the original Fleetwood Mac & Savoy Brown one night there. Cost about 4 bucks. Cream another night , $5. And we thoght we were being ripped off. lol.

there you have it...Savoy Brown...whoa!...Chris Simmons still tours amigo...check him out if you can

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Glad to hear that, Macker.

I don't share my personal life much because there are too many creeps out there who will use it against me, but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

Your momma' is in my prayers and thoughts, Charles.

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He want to work with me to develop a plan to lose the weight I've carried for all these years.

Don't sell yourself short. Literally, don't skimp on investments in your health. Some of my acquaintances may think I'm crazy because I own and operate a blender that costs more than a Kennedy-reunion bar tab. But for some strange reason they consistently seem to have more adipose tissue than do I, and I only see them at the gym for short slices of time just after New Years. Just don't go hog wild; a 1500 watt blender can just as easily accommodate a virgin snickers bar with its tear hither wrapper as it can a fresh orange.

My Aunt Frances discovered about three years ago what she thought was a painfully arthritic back was metastasized breast cancer. She has been on an experimental therapy, and her tumors have actually shrunk. Science is doing amazing things, and miracles do happen.

nice :) thx charles

Pancreatic cancer is always a harsh geography lesson in where the Isles of Langerhans are.

The late Rory Gallagher played a kick a$$ show at the Royal Oak Theater 20 or so years ago. City ordainance mandated that shows had to end a midnight. Management cut his power at 12:15. (He wouldn't quit playing). The flashlight jerks opened the exit doors and ordered everyone to leave. Gallagher picked up a steel resonator guitar and played on for another half hour. Hey , you can't kick a thousand people out. heh

just caught up on comments, :(
Will Keep Your Mother In our Thoughts and Prayers Charles.

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My Aunt Frances discovered about three years ago what she thought was a painfully arthritic back was metastasized breast cancer. She has been on an experimental therapy, and her tumors have actually shrunk. Science is doing amazing things, and miracles do happen.

May God bless you for that post!

{Charles' Mom} too.

Charles I'll pray for her too.

I remember once when you were interviewed by Prager and he talked about how impressed he was, and you said something like "could you tell that to my mother", I laughed but it is kind of true. I will keep her in my prayers.

Charles,

Tell your mom about my dad.... at age 77 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He went through chemotherapy and told me he wished he could have died.....

This past summer, Harvard Medical School called him (he is a retired MD and has participated in numerous drug studies over the past 30-years) and told him that statistically he should have been dead 7 years ago. They told him that he had "beat" the prostate cancer.

On September 3, 2007 he turned 90.

Please tell her... the power of the mind is an amazing thing.

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Glad to hear that, Macker.

I don't share my personal life much because there are too many creeps out there who will use it against me, but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

So sorry to hear that Charles.
My prayers go out to her and you and your family!

Nice video. Rock on!

One of my favorite authors is also undergoing chemo now, it was kind of a shocker reading her blog and having it just pop out suddenly like that. Her prognosis is pretty good however, my mom survived and I hope Virginia Postrell will as well.

(If you haven't read her book "The Future and its Enemies" you really need to. Interestingly enough it examines in depth how opponents find themselves as strange bedfellows in opposition to change.)

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FLLegal on previous thread notes racist Mexican group MeCha started some of the SoCal wildfires as a terrorist act against the gringo occupiers of California.

That is huge, and the irony of their evil is notable, as at least four illegal aliens trying to enter the US from Mexico apparently died in the fires.

Of course we will pray for your Mom and those caring for her. You are her gift to us.

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Glad to hear that, Macker.

I don't share my personal life much because there are too many creeps out there who will use it against me, but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

Charles, So sorry to hear about your Mother. My father died about a dozen years ago of bone cancer. It was tough, but at least we had time to prepare for it. He refused treatment. It was his second go arround.

Macker, glad to know the angiogram went OK. We both probably need to shed a few pounds. Work with your doctor and get the plan thats best suited for you. Don't jump into any of the fads. Your weight is programed by your body to cope with feast and famine. Our life styles short circuit that routine, and the body will react to the diet.
I've read that its better to carry a few extra pounds then to be under weight as we age. Best wishes for you.

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liver cancer

That's generally considered terminal.

/persue the most aggressive options, balancing quality of life, Godspeed

#80 Ed Mahmoud

That story is a hoax. Look at the URL.

Do Foo Fighters Fight Foo?

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NO ONE does neo-punk meets the Beatles like Dave Grohl.

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Charles, I have an odd question. None too personal, I hope.

Does your mom understand what you do with this blog? Beyond the "here's a pic of my bike tire, let's try some new CSS" stuff. I mean, how you keep tabs on the world and harness the power of many eyes and insightful minds, bringing the truth to the fore and exposing the enemies of civilization.

Does she see that in the boy she raised?

Since someone mentioned Rory Gallagher

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liver cancer

That's generally considered terminal.

/persue the most aggressive options, balancing quality of life, Godspeed

My sister in law was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2000. She was ion remission until last fall. Mayo did a very radical procedure on her, removing parts of her stomach, liver panchreas, gall bladder and intestine. She has to eat eight to ten times a day, small meals but often.
Her cancer is back but moving very slow. She is in an experimental program now as well.

Washington Post is ready to sett he tone for the weekend

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Glad to hear that, Macker.

I don't share my personal life much because there are too many creeps out there who will use it against me, but if you're the praying sort, my mother could use your prayers. She's been diagnosed with liver cancer, has already had one operation, and is now going through chemotherapy.

Charles, I'm so sorry to hear this. I know cancer treatments have come along way thankfully. My grandmother is a survivor twice and my husband's dad's wife who is just a doll just survived her first bout of cancer. Do what you can to keep her attitude up and chipper. The positive Ambiance can help out a lot.

God love your mom and I hope he gives her a peace about this. She did such a great job raising a fine man. I'm sure she is proud.

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Mid back pain is common in many varieties of torso cancers. Do not confuse pain inside of the spine with sciatica.

When I read that VDH has kidney issues (his kidneys, not just some random irrational jihad-like kidney hatred), I was tempted to send him a letter to cheer him up:

Dear VDH,

In your moment of adversity, just remember Emerson, "The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones".

Then I thought naw... better not.

However, I think high spirits are key to survival!

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ELTs get sub commander sh!tcanned by gundecking maintenance.

The commander of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Hampton has been relieved of his command amid an inquiry into misconduct by crew members, the U.S. Navy said Friday.

Cmdr. Michael B. Portland lost his post "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," the Navy said in a statement. Cmdr. William J. Houston will replace Portland.

The crew neither maintained inspection records nor conducted the required inspection of chemical levels associated with the cooling system of the ship's nuclear reactor, Navy officials said. The crew then went back and falsified existing records to make it appear the work had been done.

"There is not, and never was, any danger to the crew or the public," the Navy said.

Portland's demotion brings to 10 the number of people relieved of duty on the submarine in the wake of the misconduct probe.

Six personnel have been punished for forging inspection records for the cooling system, the Navy officials said Monday. Those six -- one officer and five enlisted personnel -- received a "nonjudicial punishment" after other Navy personnel discovered their actions, the officials said.

The Navy said Friday that one officer and two enlisted crew members have been temporarily reassigned to Submarine Squadron 11. Portland also will be temporarily reassigned to that squadron.

The misconduct was discovered September 17 but not made public until after completion of an initial inquiry.

A fact-finding investigation is under way, and further action against Navy crew members is possible, a Navy official said.

The Hampton remains in port in San Diego, California. In all, the $900 million vessel's crew includes 13 officers and 116 enlisted personnel.

What I'm fighting for:

It's cesspools like these that give birth to next-generation thought. And advance humanity to a higher level.

My best wishes for Charles' mother and a speedy recovery. I remember when my mom had a heart attack, and how speedy we all rushed to her side. Luckily we didn't lose her that night, but I understand if LGF goes dark for awhile.

- SD

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God bless us, everyone.

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FLLegal on previous thread notes racist Mexican group MeCha started some of the SoCal wildfires as a terrorist act against the gringo occupiers of California.

That is huge, and the irony of their evil is notable, as at least four illegal aliens trying to enter the US from Mexico apparently died in the fires.

I have been pwn3d.

cnnheadlienews.com

Welcome in the club ;-)

Perfect page... BAD "joke" !

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There is always hope :)

“A person, who no matter how desperate the situation, gives others hope, is a true leader.”

-Ikeda

Charles,
I'm not much of a praying man myself, but when it comes to family I can't help it. I've been through it myself a few times. My thoughts and prayers are with your mother.

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