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Bruce Springsteen

• Sep 27, 2010 from JohnnyX87(Johnny A)
  Life and career
  19491972: Early years
  Springsteen was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and spent his childhood and high school years in Freehold Borough. He lived off South Street in Freehold Borough and attended Freehold Borough High School. His father, Douglas Frederick Springsteen, was of Dutch and Irish ancestry and worked, among other vocations, as a bus driver; his surname is Dutch for stepping stone. His mother, Adele Ann (ne Zerilli), was a legal secretary and was of Italian ancestry. His grandfather was born in Vico Equense, a city near Naples. He has two younger sisters, Virginia and Pamela. Pamela had a brief film career, but left acting to pursue still photography full time; she took photos for the Human Touch and Lucky Town albums.
  Raised a Roman Catholic, Springsteen attended the St. Rose of Lima Catholic school in Freehold Borough, where he was at odds with both the nuns and other students, even though much of his later music reflects a deep Catholic ethos and included many rock-influenced, traditional Irish-Catholic hymns.
  In ninth grade, he transferred to the public Freehold Regional High School, but did not fit in there, either. Old teachers have said he was a loner, who wanted nothing more than to play his guitar. He completed high school, but felt so uncomfortable that he skipped his own graduation ceremony. He briefly attended Ocean County College, but dropped out.
  Springsteen had been inspired to take up music at the age of seven after seeing Elvis Presley on The Ed Sullivan Show. At 13, he bought his first guitar for $18; later, his mother took out a loan to buy the 16-year-old Springsteen a $60 Kent guitar, as he later memorialized in his song The Wish.
  In 1965, he went to the house of Tex and Marion Vinyard, who sponsored young bands in town. They helped him become lead guitarist and subsequently the lead singer of The Castiles. The Castiles recorded two original songs at a public recording studio in Brick Township and played a variety of venues, including Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village. Marion Vinyard said that she believed the young Springsteen when he promised he would make it big.
  Called for induction when he was 19, Springsteen failed his physical examination and didnt serve in Vietnam. In an interview in Rolling Stone magazine in 1984, he said, When I got on the bus to go take my physical, I thought one thing: I aint goin. He suffered a concussion in a motorcycle accident when he was 17, and this together with his crazy behaviour at induction and not taking the tests, was enough to get him a 4F.
  New Jersey beach towns such as Asbury Park, New Jersey inspired the themes of ordinary life in Bruce Springsteens music.
  In the late 1960s, Springsteen performed briefly in a power trio known as Earth, playing in clubs in New Jersey. Springsteen acquired the nickname The Boss during this period as when he played club gigs with a band he took on the task of collecting the bands nightly pay and distributing it amongst his bandmates. Springsteen, however, has never liked this nickname, due to his dislike of bosses. Lately, however, he seems to have accepted the nickname. Many recent concerts have audiences making up various signs on banners, license plates and so on saying, Boss Time. Previously he had the nickname Doctor. From 1969 through early 1971, Springsteen performed with Steel Mill, which also featured Danny Federici, Vini Lopez, Vinnie Roslin and later Steve Van Zandt and Robbin Thompson. They went on to play the mid-Atlantic college circuit, and also briefly in California. In January 1970 well-known San Francisco Examiner music critic Philip Elwood gave Springsteen credibility in his glowing assessment of Steel Mill: I have never been so overwhelmed by totally unknown talent. Elwood went on to praise their cohesive musicality and, in particular, singled out Springsteen as a most impressive composer. During this time Springsteen also performed regularly at small clubs in Asbury Park and along the Jersey Shore, quickly gathering a cult following. Other acts followed over the next two years, as Springsteen sought to shape a unique and genuine musical and lyrical style: Dr Zoom & the Sonic Boom (earlyid 1971), Sundance Blues Band (mid 1971), and The Bruce Springsteen Band (mid 1971id 1972). With the addition of pianist David Sancious, the core of what would later become the E Street Band was formed, with occasional temporary additions such as horn sections, The Zoomettes (a group of female backing vocalists for Dr Zoom) and Southside Johnny Lyon on harmonica. Musical genres explored included blues, R&B, jazz, church music, early rockn'roll, and soul. His prolific songwriting ability, with more words in some individual songs than other artists had in whole albums, brought his skill to the attention of several people who were about to change his life: new managers Mike Appel and Jim Cretecos, and legendary Columbia Records talent scout John Hammond, who, under Appels pressure,...

Buy Takamine G5013S-VFT OM Acoustic Guitar (Antique Violin Sunburst) at ZoZo Music

• Mar 16, 2011 from zozomusic(ZoZo Music) in Lifestyle
  Takamine Guitars are crafted from the finest handpicked tonewoods, hand-crafted by expert luthiers, all providing players with an unmatched excellence and surprising affordability.
  
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  The Takamine G5013S-VFT features an OM body which produces strong lower mid-ranges and versatile dynamics, as well as excellent projection and tone. The OM (Orchestra Model) body has a smaller length, depth and waist, as compared to a dreadnought, making it popular for acoustic and finger-style players.
  
  Play a G Series guitar and you're apt to think it's one of the finest acoustic electrics made. That's because it is. Actually, each one is made under the commanding rule of the luthiers who hand craft the guitars of the pros. Which is precisely why the G Series feel so good, and sound so good. The G5013S-VFT represents great Takamine quality and value in an acoustic guitar.

BABYBJRN Baby Carrier Active, Sporty Black

• Oct 05, 2010 from kangaway in Lifestyle
  Product Feature
  
  Adjustable lumbar support
  Baby can face in or out
  Most adjustments can be made conveniently in the front
  Entire front piece can be removed to lay down sleeping baby
  Machine washable
  
  Product Description
  
  The sturdy, comfortable baby carrier. With a Baby Bjorn Active Baby Carrier , you can walk for miles and still stay close to your child. The Baby Bjorn Active Baby Carrier makes it easy to take your child with you on all sorts of activities, from a long walk in the woods to a shopping excursion in town.
  Baby Bjorn Active Baby Carrier is a sturdy baby carrier, designed to carry heavier children for longer. The comfortable lumbar support and the wide, padded shoulder straps provides an even weight distribution. The baby carrier provides excellent support for your little child?s back and head, making sure his/her legs and arms are in a physiologically correct position. When your child is a little older, the neck-rest can be folded down so the child can face forwards and look around.
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  Increased back and shoulder support for both parent and child so you can carry your baby longer with greater comfort
  Unique fasteners are easy to click in place, and adjustable straps are comfy for both mother and child
  Allows breast-feeding without removing the baby
  Can be used both indoors and outside
  Machine wash warm (40-C) separately. Use gentle, bleach-free detergent
  From newborn (at least 8 lbs. and 21) up to 26 lbs.
  
  With the BABYBJRN Baby Carrier Active (Sporty Black), you can enjoy hours of comfort while keeping your hands free and your baby close. This front-positioned carrier features an enhanced lumbar support system with wide, padded shoulder straps that distribute your babys weight evenly across your back. The adjustable sliding buckle allows you to accommodate your baby as he or she grows.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This two-piece carrier offers superior lumbar support and wide, padded shoulder straps.
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  Weight Requirements: 8 26 pounds
  Warranty: 2-Year Express Warranty
  
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  Who: Parents, caregivers, and babysitters
  What: Carrying a baby for longer periods of time
  Where: Shopping mall, grocery store, walks
  
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  Carrier with Enhanced Back SupportWhether you are running errands, taking a walk, or meeting up with friends, the Baby Carrier Active is the ideal carrier for the busy mom, dad, or babysitter. This versatile carrier allows you to comfortably carry heavier babies for longer periods of time while keeping your hands free for other tasks.
  The carriers lumbar support panel is specifically designed to provide maximum support for your lower back. For added comfort, the carrier features wide, padded shoulder straps that distribute babys weight evenly over your back and shoulders.
  Made of Safe, Comfortable, Non-toxic MaterialsAll fabrics and materials used in BABYBJRN Baby Carriers that come into contact with babys skin are eko-Tex Standard 100 Class 1 certified, an international safety standard for textiles, and contain no health-hazardous substances. This means that during your babys teething phase, you can allow your baby to nibble or suck on the fabric without worry.
  
  
  
  
  
  Provides Pediatrician-recommended Posture SupportThe innovative design of the BABYBJRN Baby Carrier allows you to safely carry your newborn facing towards youthen, once your baby has grown older and stronger, he, or she, can be carried facing outwards, so they can view their surroundings.
  In both cases, the carriers firm, adjustable head support allows babies to remain safe and secure in the carrier. Plus, the shape of the carrier positions your babys legs in a spread-out, ergonomically-correct crouching posture that is recommended by pediatricians.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjustable to Growing BabyThe carriers sliding buckle allows you to accommodate your baby as he or she grows in size. The minimum size requirement for use is 8 pounds and 21 inches and the maximum weight limit is 26 pounds. The back and shoulder straps can be easily adjusted from the front to custom fit your body for additional comfort and safety.
  Innovative Two-Piece Design for Ease of UseThe unique two-piece design makes it simple for you to place your baby in the carrier unassisted. And if your baby falls asleep in the carrier, the two-piece design allows you to remove the front to lay the baby down without waking him or her up. You can also unhook one side for discreet nursing in the carrier. The strong, well-designed latches click securely and release easily with one hand.
  About BABYBJRN: Quality, Safety, and StyleA family owned company headquartered in Sweden, BABYBJRN has been producing innovative childcare products since 1961. Today, BABYBJRN works with an international network of pediatricians to develop products that reflect its core philosophy of quality, safety, and style.
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The Six-Pack: Week 3

• Sep 24, 2010 from gearupforsports(Gear Up For Sports) in Sports
  So Im watching the 19th-ranked Miami Hurricanes destroy the Pittsburgh Panthers, my alma mater, on Thursday night as Im typing up this column, and I feel a little sad. I mean, Pitt doesnt field an awful squad their loss in week 1 was in overtime to a pretty gifted Utah team but losing to Miami pretty much squashed their incredibly remote shot at a national championship or a reasonable bowl game. Then I thought to myself, wait, they can just run the division and get into a BCS game that way! Then I thought to myself: wow, college football sure is stupid.
  Im amazed that the debate, Which is the better version of football, college or professional? is even a debate at all. It should be termed pushover, or easily answered hypothetical or ramblings of a five-year-old. Come on. There are really people out there who prefer college football to the NFL?
  Fine. For this weeks Six-Pack, I present to you more than enough ammunition for shooting down one of the lamest sports debates should you find yourself in the crosshairs of a passionate Gator or Buckeye or Crimson Tide fan.
  
  The quality of play. I put the most obvious response to the Nuh-uh, college is better! at the top of the list because this argument is most likely to determine whether or not you can continue having a conversation with this imaginary person or if he/she is one more boilermaker away from losing bladder control. This argument is so incredible because of its simplicity and strength. Its impossible for a college-backer to say that their brand contains the better athlete. College kids dream to play in the NFL, to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, to compete against the highest level theyll ever face. How many seniors selected in the NFL Draft decide, Nah, I think Ive gotten all I can out of football, peace?
  The players are faster, stronger, more agile, more flexible, quicker on their feet, quicker in their decision-making. The playbooks are thicker and more intricate. The competition never stops. Even the rules that govern the game inherently recognize the discrepancy in talent. A college receiver only needs one foot in bounds for a completed catch; an NFL player needs two. The play clock stops after a first down in college to allow the offense to get to the line without much time being wasted; an NFL offense needs to manage the clock with more scrutiny. A pass interference call against the defense marks off fifteen yards from the previous line of scrimmage in the college game; at the professional level, the ball is spotted where the foul occurred, a nod to the concept that NFL cornerbacks are a little headier and less likely to mug their opponents.
  Its all there, and at the end of the day, the real question is: why would you prefer to watch the minor league version of anything over the professionals?
  
  Im sure Jeremiah Masoli had nothing but his academic career in mind when he transferred to Ole Miss.
  The tattered banner of integrity. Oh, I know youll find one of those champions of morality who herald the college game as being more pure than in the NFL. In the NFL, theres no heart, this idiot spews. Youve got steroids cases every week, you have the Patriots and their cheating, you have Braylon Edwards and his .18 BAC, you have players promising their love to a city then turning their back the moment another owner opens his checkbook. And what about the greedy owners, taking money from taxpayers then threatening a lockout? At this point, try your best to ignore this persons flagrant halitosis problem and acknowledge the follies of the NFL. Yeah, those are all bad things. Heres the kicker: college sports have their slew of integrity-threatening problems too.
  Hi, Reggie Bush. Thanks for returning the Heisman. Youre welcome to stay here all week; weve rented a house for you and your familywhoops! Not only are stories like Reggies ridiculously commonplace, weve started to roll our eyes a bit when we hear about them. So an agent gave Recruit Xs mom a diamond necklace, big deal. So another agent gave Recruit Y access to drive around an Escalade his freshman year, doesnt hurt anyone, right? No matter where you stand on the issue of college players being treated as employers of a business or not, one has to respect the actuality of the arrangements as akin to bribery. Plain and simple. Theres a reason these things take place on back channels and arent presented at press conferences.
  OK, so youre sick of hearing about agents and recruiting violations. Thats only one aspect of college sports. Leaving aside the ignominy of college athletes also getting busted for drug/alcohol usage and the specter of steroid accusations looming at the NCAA level, we must address the myth of the vagabond free agent NFL player. Yes, an NFL player is going to respond to material incentives, just like any consenting adult would do in any line of business. Sometimes imagine this a player and his agent will offer a team a discount for a longer-term deal because he enjoys the security of...

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