RDTRN Archive - RDT Right Now #2003

RDT Right Now #2003

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Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 13:02:08 -0700
Subject: RDT Right Now #2003
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Do not hit reply to unsubscribe. To unsub, send a message to: <rdtrn-request@torithoughts.org> with "unsubscribe" in the subject and body. o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o Really Deep Thoughts Right Now Volume 06 : Issue #2003 . o - O - O - O - O - O - O - O - o . o o . o o O "Thoughts right now... O o What will become of me, o o Become of her, become of we?" o . o o . O O O - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - O o . o o o Tori Amos, "Thoughts" In this issue: o-o-o-o-o-o-o retraction of last posting, recantin [ Simon Booth <phoenyxx98@yahoo.com> ] Flight 93 [ "Beth Coulter" <betheqt@voicenet.co ] Tori posters for sale [ Beth Winegarner <echoes@atlantic.de ] The day the music died [ Brian Cooper <byteme@smartchat.net. ] Missed a digest? Pick up a copy at the RDTRN archives: http://www.torithoughts.org/rdtrn/archives -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o [top] Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:16:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Simon Booth <phoenyxx98@yahoo.com> To: rdtrn@torithoughts.org Subject: retraction of last posting, recanting previous postings Uh, sorry abou that last post. I whine too much, and I also recant what was said in other postings as well, because those too were whining and beyond inappropriate. It was brought to my attention that it's people like me that have ruined rdtrn. Simon __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o [top] Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 21:25:00 -0400 From: "Beth Coulter" <betheqt@voicenet.com> To: "RDT Right Now" <rdtrn@torithoughts.org> Subject: Flight 93 Hey Y'all, Real quick, as I'm in the midst of finals... I saw Flight 93 today, and needed to tell you all to go to see now. As soon as you can, instead of watching your favorite TV program (which can be taped). Find the time to go and see a powerful movie that has no previews or commercials. There were only about 15 people at the Sunday noon showing, but not a peep could be heard as each of us sat enthralled, each leaning forward at times, or clutching ourselves because of the tension. I became so angry at the inaction of the "authorities," who stood around as dumbstruck as the rest of us. When FAA Ops Manager Ben Sliney (who plays himself, as do many other of the officials of that day) finally demands all air traffic be grounded, I said, "Finally! Finally." But it was only after the Pentagon had been hit that the planes were grounded. There is no real focus on the individual passengers, you rarely hear their names. Who the passengers were on that flight were made into one through resolve to take their destinies into their own hands. Is there poetic license involved? Yes, some, such as the ending showing the passengers hands on the wheel. There is no proof they made it all the way into the cockpit. But overall, what does that matter? What mattered was the stillness and silence of the 15 of us as the last scene cut to black, and the credits started to roll. Many of the credits read "as Himself," noting the fact that many of the people actually involved with the situation reenacted their roles of that day. I wish we lived in a society where a conversation would have developed in the lobby, but then again, maybe we were all a bit in shock as we left. Music on the radio stuck me as being inappropriate for a few minutes. I needed the time to reflect, and come back to 2006. I've heard many pundits say this movie is too soon. I'd like to quote my friend Henry, who I attended with; "It wasn't too soon, it wasn't soon enough." Run, don't walk, to see this movie. 10% of the ticket sales goes to the United 93 memorial in Shanksville, it has no commercials or previews, and it will awaken something in you that will be of grave importance come next November (for those Americans reading this). Let's first remember what it was that happened in real time (it is about the events of the day, not just that flight), and then look at where we are. Lastly, but not leastly, go see what real heroes are. They don't resemble Superman or hulk Hogan, or even George W. Bush. They look just like you and me. Peace in our Lifetime, Bethey My country right or wrong: When Right to be kept Right; When Wrong to be made Right. www.bethcoulter.com -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o [top] Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 12:24:07 -0700 From: Beth Winegarner <echoes@atlantic.devin.com> To: rdtrn@torithoughts.org, precious-things@smoe.org Subject: Tori posters for sale Hi folks, I have a bunch of Tori posters I have collected over the years that I would like to sell off (otherwise I'm likely just to recycle them). Here's what I have. If someone wants the lot, that'd be ideal, but I'd be willing to sell them one or two at a time: 1. TVAB alley shot (like this only vertical: http://www.cornflakepromises.hpg.ig.com.br/torivenus.jpg ), 18"x24" 2. Choirgirl scan (like this one: http://www.yessaid.com/pic/toriback-big.jpg ) with name of album, 12"x24" 3. Second Choirgirl scan (like this one: http://www.yessaid.com/pic/ftch2b.jpg ) with name of album, 12"x24" 4. Tori face poster, same image as this: http://www.goodrock.com/productpics/shirts/thumbs/s0885.gif , 22"x34" 5. Boys for Pele promo poster of Tori on mattress, but laying on her back looking happy (not the night shot), 20"x30" 6. Rare promo poster with collection of magazine covers and quotes from reviews, somewhat damaged but still in decent shape, 11"x32" Please - make me an offer for one or more (or all) of them. Shipping tubes and costs on mailing posters are somewhat steep, but we can negotiate shipping costs later. Please - rescue these from the recycling bin! Beth -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o [top] Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 22:13:36 +1000 From: Brian Cooper <byteme@smartchat.net.au> To: Really Deep Thrusts Right Now <rdtrn@torithoughts.org> Subject: The day the music died It must be time for my biannual posting. It's been a year to the day since I saw Tori play the Sydney Opera House. Where has all the time gone? Back over Easter I did dig out The Beekeeper and threw it on the stereo. My opinion of it hasn't changed any in all that time - it makes nice background music, but that's about it. I still think the value of an outside producer would go a long way. Most of my Tori listening over recent years has been bootlegs, as it's live where she really shines as an artist. I'm largely unimpressed with anything new in the music world these days. Male bands/artists have become increasingly homogenized over the last few years to the point where I can't differentiate between them any more. Even the female side of the equation is heading that way. I can't tell the difference between Avril Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson, Kelly Clarkson of The Veronicas. I will say though I think Kelly has a stunning voice. All this blandness I still perceive as being the record companies knee-jerk reaction to all the file sharing that was going on a few years ago. These multinational mega-corporations only answer to the dollar and the shareholders, so when they perceived a risk they cut anyone from their roster that wasn't instantly bankable and haven't taken any risks since. Record company executives are the last people that should be determining what we should listen to, as they've long since forgotten that the music industry is ultimately about the music. It's also interesting to see bands taking them on over royalties for digital downloads, as the record companies are taking a cut for "packaging and breakage". That would be fair if there's something to actually package that can break. Back in 2002, I was sitting next to a record company exec on a flight from LA to Seattle who was talking into his cell phone while still on the tarmac. He was talking about the relative merits of a couple of bands they were considering signing. His choice was based solely on look. Sure, image is a big thing in itself, but real talent tends to last longer. I can't for one say what day it was the music died. My guess is it just whimpered and crawled away into a corner from a death of a thousand cuts. I did pick up the most recent Liz Phair offering the other day but one listen has made me wish I'd kept walking past. Her self titled previous release while being unashamed pop had more depth. The only thing that has interested me of late has been The Dresden Dolls. While they're entertainingly quirky, my interest is more that I met Amanda Palmer six years ago when she was just a street performer in Harvard Square. About the only notable thing that's happened in my world in the last six months was supporting a group of 50 journalists for the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne at the end of March. A very hectic two weeks was had and I think it took more out of me than it should have as I've been struggling with a myriad of minor ailments since. Probably the most amusing part of it all was sneaking into the VIP seating at the closing ceremony. I could have thrown a tennis ball and hit any of a number of major politicians or dignitaries in the back of the head. That sounds like a very fine though to close with. *boing* Brian o-o-o o-o-o o-o-o o-o-o o-o-o o-o-o o-o-o o-o-o o-o-o o-o-o *** Subliminal Day Off digest *** To POST messages to this list: <rdtrn@torithoughts.org> Can't figure out how to SUB, UNSUB, or CHANGE ADDRESSES? Send a message to <rdtrn-request@torithoughts.org> with "help" as the subject. Digest PROBLEMS or QUESTIONS? Contact: <admin@torithoughts.org> Want your BIRTHDAY announced on RDTRN in 2005? Visit the registration form located at http://www.torithoughts.org/RDTRN/birthday.html RDTRN SITE AND ARCHIVES: http://www.torithoughts.org/rdtrn RDTRN'S SUBLIMINAL THOUGHTS (you can't see this): http://www.torithoughts.org/rdtrn/subliminal/ For information on joining the TORITOUR list: Send a blank message to <tour@torithoughts.org> and you'll receive an instruction file. 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