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Yup. It's 2:30am and I'm still up. There was just so much to do, a little of this and a little of that. If I weren't trying to prep for home remodel at the same time I would be alright. Tonight was fun. The rehearsal was weird, just a little anxiety about what I'm supposed to do. The dinner was awesome. Amy & Curt are great hosts, their house is beautiful the food was awesome. I have to be at the church in 6.5 hrs to meet DJ Geezus. Then I have about an hour b4 we meet for lunch and decorations at the church. I think I'm packed. Tomorrow night I get to relax. We'll leave the reception about 7pm and it's into the big ol Hermitage Hotel for the wedding night!

Summer Reading 2005

The South American side produced a devastating display in front of goal

In 21 hours I will be married! You can buy gifts here

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In less than 48 hours I will be a married man. I'm not stressing about that at all but we'll see at the rehearsal. What I am stressing about is getting everything ready. See, the home remodel will continue while we're gone. They will hopefully start Monday on the kitchen. In the meantime, I have to make sure the kitchen, pantry and dinette are clear of stuff. I have to finish packing, I have to wrap the groomsmen's gifts and write their thank you notes. I have to get a haircut, I have to choose a doorknob and lock. I'm not even sure what else! Tomorrow, there's a brunch at Bonnie's and then we go to the church to decorate. I'll have a couple of hours between that and the rehearsal. We'll see what happens...

Soccer: Goals flow in Confederations Cup

If we can reach the understanding of what we actually are, there is no better remedy for eliminating all suffering. This is the heart of all spiritual practices. Kalu Rinpoche, " Luminous Mind "

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US maintains No. 10 spot in FIFA rankings : 1 Brazil 2 Czech Republic 3 Argentina 4 Netherlands 5 France 6 Mexico 7 England 8 Portugal 9 Spain 10 USA 11 Italy 12 Sweden 13 Greece 14 Turkey 15 Ireland 16 Denmark 17 Iran 18(tie) Japan 18(tie) Uruguay 20 South Korea 21 Germany 22 Croatia 23 Poland 24 Costa Rica 25 Colombia FIFA

Five Tips : Pay attention. Exercise your dialing finger. Crack open your date book. Raise a flute of champagne. Rain compliments.

Negligence produces a lot of dirt. As in a house, so in the mind, only a very little dirt collects in a day or two, but if it goes on for many years, it will grow into a vast heap of refuse. Commentary to Sutta Nipata

...while a few of his cohorts are still running around the pitch. Lalas named MetroStars president, GM

The Nashville Nobody Knows :: American Music Master

FIFA tests microchip in ball

MJ not guilty

Papa's Roses Originally uploaded by bmitd67 . This is just one of the photos I've added to my Flickr. Go check them out. NOW!

I've noticed the same thing. As usual, Thanks UComics .

Dancin in the District has finally released the entire 2005 schedule: Have fun and remember, it used to be free. 06/23/05 Frankie J Baby Bash Natalie Free Sol 07/07/05 The Neville Brothers Jon Nicholson 07/14/05 Seether/Crossfade Dark New Day Ligion 07/21/05 Cake Tegan & Sara Copper Harsh Krieger Tickets On Sale June 9th @ 10am! 07/28/05 Sound Tribe Sector 9 Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Xavier Rudd Old Union Tickets On Sale June 9th @ 10am! 08/04/05 John Legend Lyfe Big Fella & Te Arthur 08/18/05 Buddy Guy Adrian Belew Tickets On Sale June 9th @ 10am! 08/25/05 Galactic Mofro Tickets On Sale June 9th @ 10am! 09/01/05 Better Than Ezra Cowboy Mouth Ingram Hill B. Young Tickets On Sale June 9th @ 10am!

Liverpool can defend its crown, UEFA rules

When desires go, joy comes. The follower of Buddha finds this truth. The Buddha

Neil to stage a show at the Grand Ole Opry in August

Dean's 'Race' to the Bottom

"Who cares about the elections? We're going to the World Cup!"

A trip to next year’s World Cup in Germany is virtually assured.

After 5 months of heated debate, the Commission of Human Rights of the United Nations approved the new International Symbol of Marriage.

The Brits & the Africans

Below is an email I got from my boss as I left my full-time position @ AMZ Music. (creative typing is all his) Jai, I had hoped to see you this week to say goodbye...but my trip got canceled.... You did a great job wrapping up thank you SO MUCH and your music reviews where very very helpful.. You did a great job. You have the big ears Jai!. And, Don't be a stranger....if you EVER need me CALL. Warmest wishes, Your Biggest fan. You can see why I loved my job.

It's Summer in Nashville & that means Movies in the Park . Every Wednesday for the next 2 months we get to see a movie at the Centennial Park Bandshell for free. The movies are a mix of relatively recent and classic, last night was Spiderman 2 . At some point we will see Say Anything . There are vendors and giveaways but most people bring their own food and bug spray. Sometimes I really love Nashville.

:: 2005 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival ::

I could see the shift when I was touring. I came in as a taper at the tail end of the Grateful Dead era. There was a distinct difference b/t the Phish Phans and the Deadheads. Although the Deadheads were melding into the same the thing, the Phish kids seemed to be far less community oriented and far more cool oriented. This is a very general stereotype but the paradigm was shifting. Jambands, now & then A Rebuttal: A Response to "What Happened to the Jambands Community?" Old School: the Dead New School: Phish

Very interesting commentary about the financial differences between the West & Africa. What Africa really needs is more debt

US rapper ordered to stand trial the Rapper: Young Buck

You know, I've talked to several people in my small circle about Harold 's political potential. We like him a lot as a representative but I wonder if Senate is a bad move. The history of US Presidency shows that most were Governors. Senators haven't fared well when they've taken the leap. Now granted, he has a better shot at getting a Senatorial seat versus a Governor's mansion in the state of TN but still. What about Mayor of Memphis and then VP, then President? I could see him as VP then Pres. The other question, which might have something to do with why he's sticking with DC Politics, is escaping the family. The Memphis Fords have a crazy assed political history (most recently we've seen the downfall of Harold's uncle, John Ford) and I can only imagine he wants to distance himself from that as much as possible. Anyway...just a little politics on this hot Summer afternoon.

U.S. Looks for Tough Road Victory Tonight in Panama World Cup Qualifier

So, I've been doing all this work on my house and I figure it's about time to advertise. The 2 general contractors I've used have been: Stillwaters LLC 311 Bluebird Dr Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 851-4884 attn John Keightley Danhauer Construction PO Box 2242 Hendersonville, TN 37077-2242 danhauerconst@aol.com (615) 545-5454 attn Steve Danhauer Both of these guys are personable and professional. The specific jobs have included: John Barnard Electric Contractors Alex Martinez Painters Frank Jones Flooring

So, I've been doing all this work on my house and I figure it's about time to advertise. The 2 general contractors I've used have been: Stillwaters LLC 311 Bluebird Dr Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 851-4884 attn John Keightley Danhauer Construction PO Box 2242 Hendersonville, TN 37077-2242 danhauerconst@aol.com (615) 545-5454 attn Steve Danhauer Both of these guys are personable and professional. The specific jobs have included: John Barnard Electric Contractors Alex Martinez Painters Frank Jones Flooring

U.S. team closes in on World Cup berth

Bush to announce Africa aid plan

TV Station to start show for gays

The most iconoclastic of Tennessee politicians speaks about Tennessee's Democratic rising star . However, in my view , he should not run for the United States Senate , because I think it's virtually impossible for him to be elected. the Candidate: Harold Ford, Jr. for Senate the Commentator: John Jay Hooker

Since Sith is all the rage... Green is your Lightsaber's color. Green is the color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, and freshness. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety. Green is also commonly associated with wealth and happiness, so someone with a green lightsaber like yourself is a fortunate soul. What Colored Lightsaber Would You Have? brought to you by Quizilla

Find Your Soulmate 21 Guidelines: Stop focusing on your partner’s faults, and start asking that your own be revealed to you. Learn to listen for the voice of your guide in meditation. Be willing to face the truth, even if it seems terribly embarrassing or disappointing. Gracefully release relationships that are no longer fulfilling. Face your mistakes with compassion and take the necessary steps to correct them. Consider the possibility that there is a source of wisdom within you that knows better than you do which partner will be most likely to make you happy. Don’t be discouraged just because your attempts to find true love have not worked in the past. A new approach may produce results beyond your wildest expectations! Stop listening to your ego, and start listening to your soul and your guide. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you really want. Don’t hold out for perfect certainty before being willing to move forward with your relationship. Focus on on...

I imagine my posts over the next 3 weeks will be sporadic. I get married a week from Sat and then I will be on my honeymoon. The wedding plans are all wrapped up, more or less. Tara has it all under control. The honeymoon is booked and paid for. The house is getting organized. This are coming along. I am still pretty slow to react. I mean I sit here waiting on furniture and I know Tara would be running around the house doing something constructive. This will be our life together. I selfishly think everything can wait till I am ready. Tara works to get in everything on her to-do list everyday. Anyway, stick with me happy readers and I will give you volumes of new ideas and conversations once July rolls around. the Couple: Tara & Jai the Wedding: June 18, 2005 the Registries: Buy us stuff.

Keller made a string of sensational saves early in the second half.

Better than if there were thousands of meaningless verses is one meaningful verse that on hearing brings peace. And better than chanting hundreds of meaningless verses is one Dhamma-saying that on hearing brings peace. Dhammapada, 8, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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Just as a cow with a young calf keeps an eye on it even when it is eating the grass, so it's proper for a person to keep an eye on all that can be done for others who are following the path. Majjhima Nikaya

Live not a low life; remember and forget not; follow not wrong ideas; sink not into the world. The Buddha

If I do Half Baked 2, you’ll know I’ve run out of money. Dave Chappelle

Each time pain--the duality of positive and negative, good and evil--manifests, and we embrace it and receive it with the energy of mindfulness, then it will return to the depths of the mind a little bit weaker. Pain loses energy every time it is embraced in this way, because the energy of mindfulness is really the energy of a mother. Adapted from True Love: A Practice for Awakening the Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

This article is very Canada-centric but I know of a couple of US organizations that can help... Greenbiz and Idealist.org are couple of spots that can help you find a meaningful job/career. I'm sure there are others like Co-Op America and Working for Change but I don't know if they have job/volunteer listings. Finding a Job with a Socially and Environmentally Responsible Organization: Know Where and How to Look Use Your Network Aggressively Join the Club Do Your Research Participate Reduce Your Need to Work Increase Your Knowledge and Expertise Create Your Own Job Know What Makes You Happy, Who You Are and What You're Good At Be Innovative

FIFA steps up racism fight the Organization: FIFA the Competition: Confederations Cup

1760 - Jupiter Hammon , a New York slave, became the first African-American to publish. His was a poem titled " An Evening Thought, Salvation by Christ, with Penitential Cries ". 1792 - Kentucky became the 15th state of the US 1796 - Tennessee became the 16th state of the US 1843 - Sojourner Truth began her career as an antislavery activist. 1861 - The first skirmish of the US Civil War took place at the Fairfax, VA Court House. 1864 - Senator Solomon Dill was assassinated in his home. Dill had allegedly made "incendiary speeches" to South Carolina Blacks. 1866 - The African American Registry (not the same as this website ) features a brief article and definition of Civil Rights. 1869 - Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric voting machine. 1885 - The Appeal newspaper was founded 1909 - Warren E. Henry born 1920 - W. E. B. Du Bois received the Spingarn Medal , NAACP 's highest award. 1921 - A race riot erupted in Tulsa, OK 1924 - Spelman Se...

Oscar Brown, Jr. dead at 78

Yesterday was my last day at OneMusic/AMZ Music. I'm posting this from my office... OK, I had to take care a few more things before I could really call it quits. I've had a wonderful run in this office. Over the past 5 years I have worked for a fantastic company and boss. It has fit my idea of what small business should be. The company is successful and creates quality products. The staff works like a family. The boss is fun, intuitive, intelligent (generally and business-wise), and accessible. I've learned more about myself and technology while working here than I could've ever imagined. I'm met some great people. We have been spoiled and I think Jim and my coworkers for that.

Matters became even more complex when it emerged that not just the agents, but also Mikel Obi's father had been involved one way or the other in pushing contract for him. Parties identified with Chelsea were said to have given the older Obi some money to sway him to their side. A more recent revelation reported Manchester United as offering N40 million "pocket money" to the young player, even as the controversy rages. John Mikel Obi Saga