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Title: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 14, 2009, 05:18:40 AM
We're getting way excited at my school. We'll all be watching in our classrooms. Two of my students are going to it! Lucky. The list of performers performing at the pre-inaugural day concert seems to be growing too. Guess everyone wants to be a part of it. What's up with Bono though. Are we gonna get to hear him pontificate on behalf of the rest of the world now? He's getting on my nerves lately actually. Sort of self serving. Like his godchildren's parents Angie and Brad.  


Bono, Bruce in Inaugural Concert
By
Roger Catlin
 on January 12, 2009 2:53 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Garth Brooks, Beyonce and Mary J. Blige are some of the performers in the pre-inaugural concert event at the Lincoln Memorial Sunday afternoon that will be carried exclusively later that day on HBO.


Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, John Legend, Usher, Shakira, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, John Mellencamp, Jennifer Nettles and Heather Headly will be also part of the two hour event, titled "We are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" running this Sunday at 7 p.m. on HBO, which will make its signal free to all receiving cable or satellite.

Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Martin Luther King III will read historical passages. The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation. More performers will be announced as they are confirmed, a press release today said.

The televised event, taken from the afternoon event earlier in the day, will be produced by people behind "The Kennedy Center Honors," various Olympic ceremonies and "The American Film Institute Salutes."

Greenwich native Rob Mathes will be music director and arranger for the backup band that will support all of the artists.

The event itself held Sunday afternoon is free and open to the public.



January 20
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: alexis on January 14, 2009, 01:10:05 PM
Quote from: 216
We're getting way excited at my school. We'll all be watching in our classrooms. Two of my students are going to it! Lucky. The list of performers performing at the pre-inaugural day concert seems to be growing too. Guess everyone wants to be a part of it. What's up with Bono though. Are we gonna get to hear him pontificate on behalf of the rest of the world now? He's getting on my nerves lately actually. Sort of self serving. Like his godchildren's parents Angie and Brad.  


Bono, Bruce in Inaugural Concert
By
Roger Catlin
 on January 12, 2009 2:53 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Garth Brooks, Beyonce and Mary J. Blige are some of the performers in the pre-inaugural concert event at the Lincoln Memorial Sunday afternoon that will be carried exclusively later that day on HBO.


Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, John Legend, Usher, Shakira, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, John Mellencamp, Jennifer Nettles and Heather Headly will be also part of the two hour event, titled "We are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" running this Sunday at 7 p.m. on HBO, which will make its signal free to all receiving cable or satellite.

Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Martin Luther King III will read historical passages. The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation. More performers will be announced as they are confirmed, a press release today said.

The televised event, taken from the afternoon event earlier in the day, will be produced by people behind "The Kennedy Center Honors," various Olympic ceremonies and "The American Film Institute Salutes."

Greenwich native Rob Mathes will be music director and arranger for the backup band that will support all of the artists.

The event itself held Sunday afternoon is free and open to the public.



January 20
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: freakchic9 on January 14, 2009, 11:02:53 PM
My sister's boyfriend is going there for our town's newspaper. He's all excited because he ahs family down there and I told him Shakira was performing.
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 16, 2009, 02:51:07 AM
New issue of MAD Magazine. Just picked it up. Can't wait to read it. Any other MAD Magazine fans out there??
(http://blog.indecision2008.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/madcover-small.jpg)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 19, 2009, 01:31:43 AM
Forgot to tune into the East Coast feed of the pre-Inauguration celebration and of course I turn it on at the EXACT moment U2 is taking the stage. Pretty cool though. They're doing Pride in honor of MLK in front of the Lincoln Memorial. And Bono's little speech wasn't too annoying. But they're not done yet. I love this song. It is pretty cool seeing them do it from THAT spot. Excuse me now, but we're supposed to "sing America." Here comes the preaching.  ::)


Obama made a great speech. Very moving to seem him give it from that particular location on this particular weekend. Very cool.

Wow, Pete Seger closing the show. Kewl. Great hat Pete!  :)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Mairi on January 19, 2009, 02:13:24 AM
Everyone at my university is very excited. We're having an Obama party. I wish we could get that excited about the Canadian election, but oh well.
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Penny Lane on January 19, 2009, 10:04:43 AM
Quote from: 216
([url]http://blog.indecision2008.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/madcover-small.jpg[/url])


Poor Barack.  I can't even imagine what his stress levels will be.  :(  That pic reminded me of this silly article from The Onion:

Black Man Given Nation's Worst Job

November 5, 2008 | Issue 44
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: JimmyMcCullochFan on January 19, 2009, 12:08:50 PM
I think this is probably the most anticipated Inauguration Day in history.
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: DaveRam on January 19, 2009, 01:12:04 PM
I will be watching , 2pm it kicks off with programme's here in the UK .
Lets hope it's a nice crisp winter day and no rain (smile)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Tamara on January 19, 2009, 01:16:13 PM
Isn't it a bit too much show? I'd say let's get over with it and start saving the world.  :)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: alexis on January 19, 2009, 01:36:37 PM
Quote from: 216
New issue of MAD Magazine. Just picked it up. Can't wait to read it. Any other MAD Magazine fans out there??
([url]http://blog.indecision2008.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/madcover-small.jpg[/url])


I havaen't seen a MAD magazine in like 30 years. I didn't know it was still around! It looks like from your post the same artist is drawing the covers.

I don't guess they have Spy vs Spy anymore?

Anyway, 27 hours and counting ... till President Obama!
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 19, 2009, 08:59:34 PM
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I havaen't seen a MAD magazine in like 30 years. I didn't know it was still around! It looks like from your post the same artist is drawing the covers.

I don't guess they have Spy vs Spy anymore?

Anyway, 27 hours and counting ... till President Obama!

Of course they still have Spy Vs. Spy!! How could anyone give up MAD Magazine?  ??)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: alexis on January 19, 2009, 09:57:32 PM
Quote from: 216

Of course they still have Spy Vs. Spy!! How could anyone give up MAD Magazine?  ??)

I traveled far and wandered wide, took up wicked ways, and strayed from what was true and right.  :B

Hangman is coming and I don't have very long ... but ... hey, what me worry?!

Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: DaveRam on January 19, 2009, 10:01:27 PM
It said on the news there are 5.000 porta-loo's , it showed you them all lined up , but it only looked like 50 to me , looks  like people will be having a pee behind George Bush  (jumping)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 20, 2009, 02:55:14 AM
Some pics from the pre-inaugural concert. Anyone watch? I'm dying to hear some thoughts on this. HBO keeps repeating it.

(http://www.accesshollywood.com/content/images/83/230x306/83124_bono-celebrates-the-inauguration-of-barack-obama-with-u2-at-the-lincoln-memorial.jpg)
(http://www.accesshollywood.com/content/images/83/230x306/83103_bruce-springsteen-sings-on-stage-at-we-are-one.jpg)
Stevie got fat!
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/18/article-0-03199D6A000005DC-773_634x442.jpg)
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/18/article-0-0319B26A000005DC-893_634x480.jpg)
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/01/19/us/19concert.xlarge1.jpg)
Can't believe they let Jon Bon Jovi sing A Change is Gonna Come!! Travesty.

U2's performance:
3hEAr4y7c4I (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hEAr4y7c4I)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: alexis on January 20, 2009, 02:29:20 PM
3-1/2 hours to go ... will Bush pardon Alaska Senator and convicted felon Ted Stevens on the way out the back door?

Or even, himself and Cheney?  ;)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: alexis on January 20, 2009, 05:09:29 PM
I am watching on line now with tears of joy in my eyes.


Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Bobber on January 20, 2009, 08:02:33 PM
Obamania? I hope the man can stand up to the expectations.
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: alexis on January 20, 2009, 09:16:56 PM
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Obamania? I hope the man can stand up to the expectations.

Maybe in small part, but mostly because:

1) It means a lot to our country to elect a black man.
2) It means a lot to our country to get rid of Bush and Co., who hurt us more than Bin Laden ever dreamed he could have.
3) And it means a lot to our country to have reality- and logic-based decision making returned to the corridors of power. I know I won't agree with every decision made (I think what makes Obama Obama is that no one in this country - right/left, religious/non-religious, gay/straight, etc. will get close to everything they want - he will govern for the best of the country as a whole), but at least I know that decisions will be made on the information available, not using "loyalty" and dogma as criteria.

I don't know to what degree he and his crew will be able to turn us around, but at least we have a fighting chance now.

Just my two cents ...

Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: aspinall_lover on January 20, 2009, 09:18:59 PM
Too much "pomp and ceremony" at things like this.  The millions of $'s spent by the government on this event could have been used to help our economy.  Just my thought..........
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Bobber on January 20, 2009, 09:23:13 PM
I understand the historical relevance of this day, no doubt about that. But I mean, so far the man hasn't done much yet. Still there's millions who believe he can make a change to the USA and the world. It's an interesting study for a psychology student to find out how that's possible. Sure, people have hope, but there seems to be something more here. That's why I said that I hope he can stand up to the expectations.
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: DaveRam on January 20, 2009, 09:25:34 PM
I watched the coverage and enjoyed it , don't think i've watched one before .
Will the guy who fluffed the swearing in oath get into trouble ? 1929 since someone got the words wrong (blush2)
Thought Obama's speach was measured and thoughtful .
And i really liked Elizabeth Alexandra's poem lovely words and i noticed the "Brick by Brick" phrase that Omama uesd when he won , is she a famous American Poet ?
Michelle looked lovely in that gold/Yellow outfit , she very attractive first First Lady ive fancied the bloke did well for himself on that front shows good judgement (thumbsup)
Now the hard work starts , i wish him luck (smile)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Mrs Lennon on January 20, 2009, 10:09:35 PM
I watched it at school. After he was sworn in, we all clapped. That's the extent of my celelbration.

P.S. Sandra, I love your new sig! David Gilmour adds a nice touch. ;)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Kaleidoscope_Eyes on January 21, 2009, 12:31:48 AM
I saw how he and the wife walked down Washington DC. A great day for America indeed.  8)
In the papers we had the menu for the day and how many balls the Obamas are having and attending!
All the good luck to Mr President!
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: freakchic9 on January 21, 2009, 01:07:26 AM
My entire school freaked out. They put TVs in a bunch of rooms, and one of my classes broke into a room with a TV that was set up. When Obama was saying the oath, me and half of my French class stood.

We have this huge room that's big enough to fit about 100 people, and there was a TV in there, but it was tiny and everyone was crowded there.
There were TVs already in the classrooms, but some didn't get cable, so they couldn't watch.
And then they had a TV in the cafeteria, but they tried hooking up our microphone system to the TV speakers, and it failed.
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: pc31 on January 21, 2009, 01:32:01 AM
now the healing can begin?
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 21, 2009, 01:51:30 AM
Quote from: 63
I understand the historical relevance of this day, no doubt about that. But I mean, so far the man hasn't done much yet. Still there's millions who believe he can make a change to the USA and the world. It's an interesting study for a psychology student to find out how that's possible. Sure, people have hope, but there seems to be something more here. That's why I said that I hope he can stand up to the expectations.

I think this is a bit like when Kennedy was elected. Not that I was alive, but apparently there was a different feeling to it because of his youth and ability to speak to the people. He was also the first Irish president, but I don't know if that had anything to do with it! Anyway, this is just like a big sigh of relief after those eight years of misery. On top of that, Obama is young, well spoken, and AFRICAN AMERICAN. That's a big step for us. Obviously. So we're celebrating you know. Reality will set in soon enough.

South Park recently did an episode addressing this. Pretty funny and right on the mark.
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 21, 2009, 01:52:26 AM
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P.S. Sandra, I love your new sig! David Gilmour adds a nice touch. ;)

I had to get him in there. I love that pic!  :X
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: JimmyMcCullochFan on January 21, 2009, 01:53:16 AM
My brother in law was at the Inaugration. Pretty cool  :)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Penny Lane on January 21, 2009, 02:06:36 AM
I am just very happy today because GW Bush is finally gone.  I never respected or trusted him, not even from the start.  It's been a painful, divisive, and embarrassing eight years for the US, and seeing Bush leave office feels like a happy divorce from a very unhappy marriage (to paraphrase a news article I read).  Sort of how Macca must've felt when he finally dumped Heather Mills!   ;D

I wish President Obama the best of luck.  He seems like a very intelligent, thoughtful, and hard-working man, and--unlike Bush--I deeply appreciate his excellent command of the English language!   :P ;D
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 21, 2009, 04:45:41 AM
Senator Kennedy had a seizure at the inauguration. Anyone hear about that? Apparently he's okay though. I have mixed feelings about that guy, but still hope he pulls through.
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: An Apple Beatle on January 21, 2009, 08:54:59 AM
And Cheney didn't make it out the door on his feet either did he? Trying to steal the new presidents thunder like that...I don't know. heheh

Let's see what the power of thought can do. Many minds together can achieve great things. :)
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: popaloptop on January 21, 2009, 02:20:58 PM
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Senator Kennedy had a seizure at the inauguration. Anyone hear about that? Apparently he's okay though. I have mixed feelings about that guy, but still hope he pulls through.

I heard. He will probably not make it for long, though. With his age and health, the brain tumor is most likely what's going to end his life... Within the next couple of years. But miracles do exist!
Title: Re: Inauguration Day
Post by: Sondra on January 22, 2009, 01:13:35 AM
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I heard. He will probably not make it for long, though. With his age and health, the brain tumor is most likely what's going to end his life... Within the next couple of years. But miracles do exist!

He's lasted pretty long for a Kennedy. His karma must be catching up to him.