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Used Records For Sale/Auctions/Wantlists / Want: Exhibit A
« on: January 11, 2009, 01:35:57 PM »
Distance 7"
plus whatever else, if anyone has them.
plus whatever else, if anyone has them.
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Non-Music Shit / Oprah's book club: The Secret review on Amazon
« on: January 08, 2009, 12:18:31 PM »
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2X2TB3S4O5I60?ie=UTF8&ref_=cm_cr_rdp_perm
The Secret saved my life!, December 4, 2007
By Ari Brouillette
Please allow me to share with you how "The Secret" changed my life and in a very real and substantive way allowed me to overcome a severe crisis in my personal life. It is well known that the premise of "The Secret" is the science of attracting the things in life that you desire and need and in removing from your life those things that you don't want. Before finding this book, I knew nothing of these principles, the process of positive visualization, and had actually engaged in reckless behaviors to the point of endangering my own life and wellbeing.
At age 36, I found myself in a medium security prison serving 3-5 years for destruction of government property and public intoxication. This was stiff punishment for drunkenly defecating in a mailbox but as the judge pointed out, this was my third conviction for the exact same crime. I obviously had an alcohol problem and a deep and intense disrespect for the postal system, but even more importantly I was ignoring the very fabric of our metaphysical reality and inviting destructive influences into my life.
My fourth day in prison was the first day that I was allowed in general population and while in the recreation yard I was approached by a prisoner named Marcus who calmly informed me that as a new prisoner I had been purchased by him for three packs of Winston cigarettes and 8 ounces of Pruno (prison wine). Marcus elaborated further that I could expect to be anally raped by him on a daily basis and that I had pretty eyes.
Needless to say, I was deeply shocked that my life had sunk to this level. Although I've never been homophobic I was discovering that I was very rape phobic and dismayed by my overall personal street value of roughly $15. I returned to my cell and sat very quietly, searching myself for answers on how I could improve my life and distance myself from harmful outside influences. At that point, in what I consider to be a miraculous moment, my cell mate Jim Norton informed me that he knew about the Marcus situation and that he had something that could solve my problems. He handed me a copy of "The Secret". Normally I wouldn't have turned to a self help book to resolve such a severe and immediate threat but I literally didn't have any other available alternatives. I immediately opened the book and began to read.
The first few chapters deal with the essence of something called the "Law of Attraction" in which a primal universal force is available to us and can be harnessed for the betterment of our lives. The theoretical nature of the first few chapters wasn't exactly putting me at peace. In fact, I had never meditated and had great difficulty with closing out the chaotic noises of the prison and visualizing the positive changes that I so dearly needed. It was when I reached Chapter 6 "The Secret to Relationships" that I realized how this book could help me distance myself from Marcus and his negative intentions. Starting with chapter six there was a cavity carved into the book and in that cavity was a prison shiv. This particular shiv was a toothbrush with a handle that had been repeatedly melted and ground into a razor sharp point.
The next day in the exercise yard I carried "The Secret" with me and when Marcus approached me I opened the book and stabbed him in the neck. The next eight weeks in solitary confinement provided ample time to practice positive visualization and the 16 hours per day of absolute darkness actually made visualization about the only thing that I actually could do. I'm not sure that everybody's life will be changed in such a dramatic way by this book but I'm very thankful to have found it and will continue to recommend it heartily.
The Secret saved my life!, December 4, 2007
By Ari Brouillette
Please allow me to share with you how "The Secret" changed my life and in a very real and substantive way allowed me to overcome a severe crisis in my personal life. It is well known that the premise of "The Secret" is the science of attracting the things in life that you desire and need and in removing from your life those things that you don't want. Before finding this book, I knew nothing of these principles, the process of positive visualization, and had actually engaged in reckless behaviors to the point of endangering my own life and wellbeing.
At age 36, I found myself in a medium security prison serving 3-5 years for destruction of government property and public intoxication. This was stiff punishment for drunkenly defecating in a mailbox but as the judge pointed out, this was my third conviction for the exact same crime. I obviously had an alcohol problem and a deep and intense disrespect for the postal system, but even more importantly I was ignoring the very fabric of our metaphysical reality and inviting destructive influences into my life.
My fourth day in prison was the first day that I was allowed in general population and while in the recreation yard I was approached by a prisoner named Marcus who calmly informed me that as a new prisoner I had been purchased by him for three packs of Winston cigarettes and 8 ounces of Pruno (prison wine). Marcus elaborated further that I could expect to be anally raped by him on a daily basis and that I had pretty eyes.
Needless to say, I was deeply shocked that my life had sunk to this level. Although I've never been homophobic I was discovering that I was very rape phobic and dismayed by my overall personal street value of roughly $15. I returned to my cell and sat very quietly, searching myself for answers on how I could improve my life and distance myself from harmful outside influences. At that point, in what I consider to be a miraculous moment, my cell mate Jim Norton informed me that he knew about the Marcus situation and that he had something that could solve my problems. He handed me a copy of "The Secret". Normally I wouldn't have turned to a self help book to resolve such a severe and immediate threat but I literally didn't have any other available alternatives. I immediately opened the book and began to read.
The first few chapters deal with the essence of something called the "Law of Attraction" in which a primal universal force is available to us and can be harnessed for the betterment of our lives. The theoretical nature of the first few chapters wasn't exactly putting me at peace. In fact, I had never meditated and had great difficulty with closing out the chaotic noises of the prison and visualizing the positive changes that I so dearly needed. It was when I reached Chapter 6 "The Secret to Relationships" that I realized how this book could help me distance myself from Marcus and his negative intentions. Starting with chapter six there was a cavity carved into the book and in that cavity was a prison shiv. This particular shiv was a toothbrush with a handle that had been repeatedly melted and ground into a razor sharp point.
The next day in the exercise yard I carried "The Secret" with me and when Marcus approached me I opened the book and stabbed him in the neck. The next eight weeks in solitary confinement provided ample time to practice positive visualization and the 16 hours per day of absolute darkness actually made visualization about the only thing that I actually could do. I'm not sure that everybody's life will be changed in such a dramatic way by this book but I'm very thankful to have found it and will continue to recommend it heartily.
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Music Shit / Devo's "Gotta Serve Somebody" = James Chance's "Contort Yourself"
« on: January 07, 2009, 01:22:06 PM »
All this devo talk got me downloading recombo dna last night and was half asleep while listening to this song.
I mean it's the exact same song, whatever.
I mean it's the exact same song, whatever.
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Non-Music Shit / Left 4 Dead
« on: November 19, 2008, 03:32:24 PM »
So fucking good. FUCK
Anyone have this and want to start a zombie party?
usrname: A Huntley
Anyone have this and want to start a zombie party?
usrname: A Huntley
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Music Shit / Better than Blank Dogs or anything else. TRUE WEIRD PUNK RIGHT HERE
« on: November 14, 2008, 06:56:43 PM »38
Music Shit / Someone post the Blank Dogs MRR "interview"
« on: October 22, 2008, 05:44:57 AM »
Or has it been posted?
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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / These Are Powers/The Creeping Nobodies split 7" on Army of Bad Luck
« on: October 21, 2008, 10:59:43 PM »
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Non-Music Shit / Musical Instruments
« on: October 19, 2008, 09:22:16 PM »
I had to take these pictures for renter's insurance and just uploaded them, so why not share. Post your instruments.
Not pictured: Roland Juno 106, TR 626, 606, 707
Not pictured: Roland Juno 106, TR 626, 606, 707
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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / The Urinals live?
« on: October 16, 2008, 12:11:49 AM »
Who has seen the Urinals recently? They are playing Baltimore on Sunday, and I'm trying to figure out if I want to go.
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Non-Music Shit / Gmail--drunk filter
« on: October 12, 2008, 11:04:25 PM »
If you didn't already know:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/07/gmails-drunk-emailing-pro_n_132680.html
Terminal Boredom should have one as well, but to make sure you're drunk.
For example:
68-38=a peanut
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/07/gmails-drunk-emailing-pro_n_132680.html
Terminal Boredom should have one as well, but to make sure you're drunk.
For example:
68-38=a peanut
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Non-Music Shit / Halloween Costumes
« on: October 12, 2008, 08:52:41 PM »
Anyone dressing up?
I'm either dressing up like Ron Mael. Easy, given my mustache. Might even try to go this far since this seems to be the only record with this type mustache:
OR just be this dude:
I'm either dressing up like Ron Mael. Easy, given my mustache. Might even try to go this far since this seems to be the only record with this type mustache:
OR just be this dude:
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Music Shit / Band's Myspace Hatemail
« on: October 09, 2008, 03:56:28 PM »
A couple years ago SIDS received over 100 myspace messages from mostly too young, redneck "victims" of babies that died of SIDS. I am guessing one of the victims found our myspace and set it out in an email newsletter to other SIDS parents. Anyway, we receive a couple more messages every now and then, but the last two have been great:
from: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=409039773
Date: 12 Sep 2008, 10:29 Subject: u suck Body: I just wanted 2 tell u U SUCK the name of your band is very mean!!!! I had abay that died of sids and i dont think that name is working for u!!!!!!!!!!
from: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=185214641
Date: 09 Oct 2008, 18:02 Subject: Fuck You Body: Your music sucks ass you can't hear a damn word you guys are saying (not like I would want to the Backstreet Boys are better then you)...I hope you all go to hell and the Devil uses your face to wipe his dirty ass making a mockery of the poor babies that die from SIDS your mother's should be ashamed...Pieces of shit...Go kill yourselves assholes
SO POST YOUR HATE MAIL.
from: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=409039773
Date: 12 Sep 2008, 10:29 Subject: u suck Body: I just wanted 2 tell u U SUCK the name of your band is very mean!!!! I had abay that died of sids and i dont think that name is working for u!!!!!!!!!!
from: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=185214641
Date: 09 Oct 2008, 18:02 Subject: Fuck You Body: Your music sucks ass you can't hear a damn word you guys are saying (not like I would want to the Backstreet Boys are better then you)...I hope you all go to hell and the Devil uses your face to wipe his dirty ass making a mockery of the poor babies that die from SIDS your mother's should be ashamed...Pieces of shit...Go kill yourselves assholes
SO POST YOUR HATE MAIL.
