MUSIC: Morrissey, Pinback, Weevil, Trash Can Sinatras, Hot Chip, Lali Puna, Ms John Soda, The Notwist, Deerhoof, Radiohead, Tahiti 80, Wilco, Fischerspooner, Jon Brion, LCD Soundsystem, Psapp, Shout Out Louds, etc.
Faded Paper Figures began, like all great endeavors, as a side-project. Writing songs between dissertation chapters and frenetic bouts of southern California traffic, John (vocals/guitars) and Kael (guitars/keys/machines) were simply looking for an aesthetic and rigorous diversion. Two or three songs into the process, however, things started sounding incredible--much too good to have come from Kael's apartment bedroom. Eventually Heather (additional vocals/keys) began adding some beautiful harmonies, and FPF became the brilliant blend of indie-tronic chamber pop that dazzles and sizzles on every track in their debut album, "Dynamo."
Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden was within the grasp of U.S. troops in the mountains of Tora Bora in December 2001, but U.S. military leaders decided not to grab him, resulting in the long-term terror war that continues today, a new Senate report says.
The report comes as President Obama prepares to announce his decision on sending more troops to the region, including reportedly 9,000 Marines who will be deployed in short order after the announcement.
"Once upon a time, the CIA trained, financed and supported Osama bin Laden and his mujahidin networks in Afghanistan to repel the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. After the end of the Cold War, bin Laden turned against the West and we no longer had any use for him. His persistent terrorist attacks against us for more than a decade, culminating in 9/11, provoked our own response, in the form of the ‘War on Terror’. This is the official narrative. And it’s false. Not only did Western intelligence services continue to foster Islamist extremist and terrorist groups connected to al-Qaeda after the Cold War; they continued to do so even after 9/11." http://www.newint.org/features/2009/10/01/blowback-extended-version/
Hey Got Some new tracks wanted to see if you would come by and check them out an let me know what you think in my comments working on a new Mixtape with producers from soundclick.com so stop by and check them out.....laters Much Love Team News.
The head of Goldman Sachs literally said he's doing "God's work" with his banking activities. The head of Barclays also recently told his congregation that banking as practiced by his company was not antithetical to Christian principles. And Enron's CEO previously said "We are the good guys - we are on the side of angels." Are they right? Is big banking as practiced by the giant banks in harmony with Christian principles? http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2009/11/big-bankers-say-theyre-doing-gods-work.html
Hi! How's everything? Just stopped by to let you know that my new song "Hiccup" is up on my myspace page. Hope you have a few minutes to listen and enjoy it. You won't be disappointed.
"This year, the Pentagon will employ 27,000 people just for recruitment, advertising and public relations — almost as many as the total 30,000-person work force in the
State Department."
That’s from an Associated Press investigation, "which found that over the past five years, the money the military spends on winning hearts and minds at home and abroad has grown by 63 percent, to at least $4.7 billion this year."
Staff costs take up most of the money, more than $2 billion. Another $1.6 billion goes into recruiting. About a half-billion goes towards "psychological operations, which targets foreign audiences." And, finally, "$547 million goes into public affairs, which reaches American audiences."
When I found out that FPF had a new album out, I was like, yes! I cannot describe how well and beautifully this music is set up for us listeners. The vocals are amazing. How the music is played is just right. I sound like a usual fan typing this, but it truly is. I am thankful I found out about you guys in the first place. From that moment on is when I was guided from your tunes to keep listening. Thank you, thank you, FPF. You deserve so much for your willingness to share to the world.
We were just wondering...what they hell are you up to in this crazy world. Stop by and let us know. Push play on one of our tunes and dig it for a second. Stop and be grateful that we haven't all just spun so completely out of control, that we fly into the atmosphere and forget to appreciate one another. Thank you so much for your contributions to this world. We think you kick ass and deserve a Scooby Snack.
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