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I Had a Dream...Glen Beck Reversed his Lobotomy

This is a message from Martin Luther King Jr.'s son:

(...please are you stupid f*cks with your tea-bags up your arses, grow a brain. Stem cells might not be a bad idea.)

Martin Luther King III:
Forty-seven years ago this weekend, on a sweltering August day often remembered simply as the March on Washington, my father delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. A memorial to him is being erected at the Tidal Basin, not far from where he shared his vision of a nation united in justice, equality and brotherhood.

This weekend Glenn Beck is to host a "Restoring Honor" rally at the Lincoln Memorial. While it is commendable that this rally will honor the brave men and women of our armed forces, who serve our country with phenomenal dedication, it is clear from the timing and location that the rally's organizers present this event as also honoring the ideals and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.

I would like to be clear about what those ideals are.

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 12.08_18.08_Praha

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 12.08_18.08_Praha

Thursday 12th

Skinny Puppy@ Lucerna Music Bar

Name: Lucerna Music Bar
Street Address: Vodickova 36
Additional:
City: Praha
Postal Code: 110 00
Country: Czech Republic
Phone:
Start: 08/12/2010 - 21:00
End: 08/12/2010 - 23:59
Skinny Puppy@ Lucerna Music Bar

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 12.08_18.08_Berlin

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 12.08_18.08_Berlin

Thursday 12th

Trouble vs. Glue, Sissters and Zebu@ Schokoladen

Name: Schokoladen
Street Address: Ackerstrasse 169
Additional:
City: Berlin
Postal Code: 10115
Country: Germany
Phone:
Start: 08/12/2010 - 21:00
End: 08/12/2010 - 23:59
Trouble vs. Glue, Sissters and Zebu@ Schokoladen
TROUBLE vs GLUE (Rome) // Toni Trouble and Mrs.Glue. They use toy keyboards, a sampler, a paddy drum maschine , guitar and drums to do their dance-y but wacky pop-punk. They sing often in fake english and hate to use pre-recorded loops...
An LP coming out in August for the German label URQUINAONA RECORDS
During their tours they supported or played with bands such as the Blow, Polysics, Aids Wolf, Japanther, An Albatross, God is my co-pilot, Death Sentence: Panda, BARR, Dirty Projectors, Fuck Buttons, Islands, Lydia Lunch....

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 05.08_11.08_Praha

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 05.08_11.08_Praha

Thursday 05th

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 05.08_11.08_Berlin

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 05.08_11.08_Berlin

Thursday 05th

Zs + Cotton Ponies@ Schokoladen

Name: Schokoladen
Street Address: Ackerstraße 169/170
Additional:
City: Berlin
Postal Code: 10115
Country: Germany
Phone:
Start: 08/05/2010 - 21:00
End: 08/05/2010 - 23:59

Zs + Cotton Ponies@ Schokoladen

Zs // was founded in 2000 and has existed as a trio, sextet, and quartet, now touring in a new formation with Sam Hillmer (tenor sax and pedals), Ben Greenberg (electric guitar and electronics), Tony Lowe (electric guitar) and Ian Antonio (percussion and electronics).
While Zs' music has been variously categorized as no-wave, brutal-prog, and post-minimalist, it is primarily concerned with making music that challenges the physical and mental limitations of both performer and listener. Manipulating extended technique, unique instrumental synthesis, and near telepathic communication, Zs aims to create works that envelop the listener and unfold sonically over time, evoking unspoken past, present, and future rites and ritual.

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Helter Skelter Hostel Review

Helter Skelter Hostel
a review by Laurie Bossard

Vous avez dit auberge de jeunesse à Berlin ? La réputation des auberges de Berlin n'est plus à faire ! Helter Skelter Hostel : c'est le nouveau nom pour l'ancien Clubhouse Hostel. Sa situation centrale, son ambiance agréable, ses chambres complètement redécorées, et surtout son équipe internationale des plus amicales, font de cette auberge l'endroit idéal pour passer la nuit en toute simplicité et à un tarif avantageux... et tout ça au coeur de Berlin ! L’auberge de jeunesse Helter Skelter de Berlin est un concentré de l’ambiance berlinoise sur 2 étages.           

On y est reçut par des personnes accueillantes, jeunes, dynamique et toujours de la musique en fond sonore. Une cuisine, le Wi-Fi sont à notre disposition, à l’accueil on trouve des informations sur les visites à faire, de la bière pas chère et surtout Provokator!
Tarifs:

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 29.07_04.08_Berlin

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 29.07_04.08_Berlin

Thursday 29th

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 29.07_04.08_Praha

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 29.07_04.08_Praha

Thursday 29th

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 22.07_28.07_Praha Thursday 22nd

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 22.07_28.07_Praha

Thursday 22nd

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 22.07_28.07_Berlin

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 22.07_28.07_Berlin

Thursday 22nd

The Gypsy Queens and Kings@ Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Name: Haus der Kulturen der Welt
Street Address: John-Foster-Dulles Allee 10
Additional:
City: Berlin
Postal Code: 10557
Country: Germany
Phone:
Start: 07/22/2010 - 20:00
End: 07/22/2010 - 23:59The Gypsy Queens and Kings@ Haus der Kulturen der Welt

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 15.07_21.07_Berlin

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 15.07_21.07_Berlin

Thursday 15th

Vivian Girls@ Big Bang Club

Submitted by events.provokat... on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 21:28.
Name: Big Bang Club
Street Address: Neue Promenade 10
Additional:
City: Berlin
Postal Code: 10178
Country: Germany
Phone:
Start: 07/15/2010 - 20:00
End: 07/15/2010 - 23:59
Vivian Girls@ Big Bang Club
Vivian Girls started in Brooklyn, NY in March 2007 as the trio of Cassie Ramone, Kickball Katy and Frankie Rose. While only a band for a short while, they recorded a demo CD-R which included five original songs and a Wipers cover, and began to play locally in Brooklyn and Katy and Cassie’s home state of New Jersey.

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STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 15.07_21.07_Praha

STDs: Bigger, Better, Harder Stuff That Doesn't Suck 15.07_21.07_Praha

Thursday 15th

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