Red Shift

I’m speculating, but this is far worse than we are being told. Everybody that should know, would have known exactly who was in / scheduled to be in that helicopter, even before take off. The information is being deliberately withheld - not that I have a problem with it - but it’s inconceivable that the body count is unknown. I have no idea why it’s hit me, but I’m pretty gutted by this. Perhaps it’s the idea that the good guys seem to fall more than the bad these days, causing a vacuum of the goodness from their works. I wont do lotteries on the grounds that if I’m lucky enough to win, then I’m unlucky enough to get hit by a bus the next day, so why bother? But the Leicester owners (and family, and staff) have been showering blessings on the club for some time, and that’s possibly been snuffed out by randomness. What fucking pain and suffering makes up our world. Madness.

Ended well. Top of the league at least for a day. Spurs to beat City please. Mo and Sadio coming into form, The Shaq get’s his first, but Klopp doesn’t smile - is that a German Swiss thing? Feel sorry for the defence - one game short of a clean sheet club record. Fuck you Lovren. we’re going all the way people.

The Exorcist. Special screening at our local flicks. A different 'cut' - but not advertised as such. I was going to say 'best ever' horror, but I'm not even sure it's a horror film. On the big scree, it was quite riveting again, and both Von Sydow and Jason Miller are both superb, and it strikes me (not thought this before) that it is an early attempt at a 'documentary' style of cinema - succeeding brilliantly. The 5.1 surround, awesome. Immersive. Upon entering Regan's room, one enters another world.....another state. Didn't realise it is based on a real life exorcism in 1949 9/10 for me.

A fascinating discussion on the Pareto Principle - Joe Rogan Show. Could the way that the distribution of resources and means of exchange works out in reality, lead to an upsurge in the far-right, as in "I'm at zero. I have nothing to lose. Let's burn it all down"?

He's even mentioned in this Midnight Oil song "a phat Shaq, Pine Gap, in every home a Big Mac"

I'm not going to disagree. I probably put myself in the same camp as you, in terms of my overall attitude to the so called 'elite' of our global 'community' (laugh) Ultimately though, what choices do we take when it comes to defending whatever lifestyle and standard of living we have? There are many people who believe that war is the natural state of man, and would argue that conflict (Darwinism - the fittest is the last man or woman standing?) has brought us to this place here and now. What I'm saying is this: The choices we make now, as individuals (with or without responsibility to immediate family) will affect how long we live and at what standard of living that is, for the foreseeable future. What do we risk and for what outcome? what stakes against what reward?

How we interact with our world, and change, is evolution isn't it?

'White Tiger' a 2012 Russian war film with English Subtitles. A masterpiece. A cinematic feast. I took so much away from this that I won't be the same again. 9.5/10 "war has no beginning or end - it is the original human state." Adolf Hitler

Jordon Peterson. Love him or hate him, he stands in the way of gender equality.

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Absolutely outstanding film. Jackson is always willing to go to deep places, and he is so capable of taking us all with him, so that we are forever different. Myth is a powerful thing, and a ritual is sometimes defined as ‘the enactment of a myth’ I personally use ritual to regularly and frequently, to tap myths that encompass the whole of life’s experience. just as an aside, I dont seem to be able to ‘upvote’ posts. Is it because I don’t have a season ticket?

Shared stories do help us fathom the depths of experience.

I dont want to say too much, but I lost my brother tragically and was not able to follow a natural grieving process on account of it happening 12,000 miles from me at the time, and I was broke with no ability to borrow. Hence I was alone as the family gathered to mourn and get everything sorted. Lost my Dad just over 3 yrs ago and although it has been very painful, the whole process of the experience was more ritualistic - for me, this has been important. I spent much time with him for the 12 months of extreme illness before his passing, & I cared for him during his terminal event which was about a week long. Mum and I organised and prepared the funeral, and we’ve given each other close attention & support in the 3 yrs since. Like I say, it’s helped a heap, whereas in many ways I have still not accepted my Bro’s passing.

Life....... I’ve just found out that a guitar hero of my youth died last year at 61. Kevin Stanton. Kevin Stanton formed ‘MiSex’ in 1977 with a singer named Steve Gilpin - the name ‘Misex’ was taken from a song on Ultrvox’s debut album back in ‘74. You guys are probably unfamiliar with their music, but the Ultravox influence was there. He played a Gold Top like Midge. Steve Gilpin was killed in a car crash in 1990. The band is gone. Gone but not forgotten

Not really sure where to post this request, but here is probably as good as anything. I’m keen on a prebiotic powder. The fibre that feeds the friendlies. I’m low carb and already taking probiotic Kefir. Can anybody recommend a top notch prebiotic - not a psylium filler. cheers in advance

You have some lovely guitars, mate. I’ve never owned an axe with P-90s, but must say I’ve been tempted in my later years. That Midge Ure Signature I linked, actually has a coil split, so the pups will be Humbuckers that look like 90s. will post pics of my own babies soon

We did what we needed to do. The pluses: Mo on target superbly, finally. Shaq receiving moving and passing perfectly to assist, as if his name was Bobby Mane. lallana and Sturridge go 90 minutes each, Fabinho gets a run. Allison and defense solid - Allison pulls a great save out of a dangerous moment. whats not to like?? Chins up lads, we’re going to average ourselves all the way to the Title.

Rosewood still being used? I just bought the Noir Redline Tele, with Pau Ferro fretboard on a maple neck, replacing the Rosewood fretboard due to sustainability issues.

yip, I'd be happy with it too Midge...

Got my eye on this little beauty: Vintage are making very original guitars. This a Gold Top with P90's and a whammy bar. The Midge Ure Signature. Just about creaming my jeans. http://vintageguitars.wpengine.com/electric-reissued-details/#midge-ure-signature

Barring injuries, my only questions are around the midfield. I'd like Shaq to start, just to see what he can put together; however, Kloppo will decide and there may be late calls (Mo for instance).

Best thing about BIA? Mark Knopfler plays a Gibson Les Paul. Always appreciated his Strat playing, but when he recorded and the performed live with the LP, I really felt it was a fine Alchemy.

Short term - we’ll be in Paradise. Unfortunately, paradise will be transitioning into hell.

An interesting piece on Otherkins:- https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/mvxgwa/from-dragons-to-foxes-the-otherkin-community-believes-you-can-be-whatever-you-want-to-be Stalking Cat, born Dennis Anver, had extensive body modifications. He sadly committed suicide in 2012.