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September 06, 2002

Comfort Eagle

Well, kids, I'm off for the weekend.

Maybe I'll see some of you in Vega$?

Don't try anything funny while I'm gone. I have an expert watching the store.

Posted by wil at September 6, 2002 12:55 PM
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wil, have a rocking weekend! you are the shit... after my boyfriend, that is... :>

Posted by: renee at September 6, 2002 01:00 PM

Have a great weekend!
We promise to behave ourselves.

Posted by: NickW at September 6, 2002 01:03 PM

I always wondered what Mr. Spock saw when he looked in that scanner! Now, from a series insider -- I know the truth... Wil's Store! He's been watching Wil's Store for some 30 years in that thing. And I guess that color on his face is from a blue light special.

Have fun at Vega!

Later,

Posted by: Drakensykh at September 6, 2002 01:05 PM

good luck and have fun Will! I just wish I had the money to go....

Posted by: tabemono at September 6, 2002 01:09 PM

good luck and have fun Will! I just wish I had the money to go....

Posted by: tabemono at September 6, 2002 01:09 PM

mmmmmm Vegas. Are you going to one of the sports books. If you are, lay $1,500 on the Jets for me.

Thanks,

David

Posted by: David at September 6, 2002 01:11 PM

Break the bank. And if that doesn't work, break INTO the bank ;)

Posted by: Ryan_W at September 6, 2002 01:13 PM

Have a good wkend! Wish me luck for the acceptance into Vancouver Film School! :)

Posted by: mcfoo at September 6, 2002 01:13 PM

Say hello to Marina Sirtis on behalf of the WWDN crew. I love Vegas...when I have money that is. Take something light to wear, it should be hot this weekend.

Posted by: ze-mag at September 6, 2002 01:14 PM

Have a good time in Vegas. And remember, Wil...

You're so money, baby!

Posted by: Potch at September 6, 2002 01:16 PM

hi Wil!
Have a nice weekend!
Nice picture! Do you know, that if somebody have a pointed ear thats mean that he/she is reliable?
I was reading it in a face analytical book!:)

Posted by: Agnes at September 6, 2002 01:18 PM

Have a killer weekend Wil!

Posted by: Burma at September 6, 2002 01:19 PM

Drive about 6 hours east-southeast at really high speeds and you'll be at my place! Come visit! I'll buy Fudge Mint Oreos!

(Have a blast, mate)

Posted by: Gwalchmai at September 6, 2002 01:37 PM

Have a great weekend!

Posted by: Teahater at September 6, 2002 01:42 PM

Have fun! Ahhh. I need a weekend in Vegas.

Posted by: danielle at September 6, 2002 01:48 PM

Screw Spock. I want that redshirt watching me.

Posted by: Fred Fowler at September 6, 2002 02:11 PM

Wil,

Are you going to Vegas for a Con? I thought Slanted Fedora rescheduled the con till Feb of 03, at least that is what their web site says. At any rate have a good time no matter what your doing in Vegas. If anyone else reading this knows if it is for the con click my name and send me an e-mail and let me know, thanks.

Until your next post Wil......

Matt......

Posted by: matt at September 6, 2002 02:20 PM

Ok i am so sorry that i have to say thi but i am just now realizing that your logs are just well, i hate to say it but lately they have been a little... lets just say... whats the word... sorry i hate being mean to you Wil but... Whiney... I am so sorry but it is true, *sigh* i shouldn't have said anything but i did and i am NOT the ONLY person who thinks this, so if you getting all mad, sare the madness. Again i apologoze i just have this little habit of well, speaking what i think and well, that is only partr of what i am thinking of this website, because don't get me wrong i totally think this websit is "da bomb". The ONLY reason i am telling you this is because i lst (or) "drew the short straw" so that is why. So please don't kill me. please. Anyway i love this site (not to metion it is run by the HOTTEST guy on earth)so hope you don'thae me.....

PS i'm sorry very, very sory


- Justine oh and by the way anyone who reads this go to MY weblog when you get bored sometime and tell me what you think.

-----> Justine

Posted by: Justine at September 6, 2002 02:21 PM

Have a safe trip and a fab time, you really deserve it. I hope to see you on the silver screen soon again. You are really talented and you're not chopped liver so I hope to see you again. Take care Wil.

Kristi

Posted by: Kristina at September 6, 2002 02:27 PM

Wow, and to think I was gonna go there this weekend too. (It didn't happen.)

Posted by: sandra at September 6, 2002 02:27 PM

::watches as Wil shuts the door, then yells... PARTY!

Posted by: MrSpock at September 6, 2002 02:27 PM

Hmmm well I wouldn't say he is whiney so much as he is upset. Don't think its wrong of him to be upset at not getting what he feels he deserves. Look he is a very attractive guy and I grew up with this guy on the silverscreen and tons of posters of him everywhere all over my room, then much to my dismay we dont' see him anymore. I'm sure he is upset about how he is being treated. Give the guy a break, everyone is entitled to bitch and whine every now and again. Even a star.

Kristi

Posted by: Kristina at September 6, 2002 02:29 PM

Be Careful Wil!

Posted by: Brock at September 6, 2002 02:55 PM

Hope you changed your pants -

Posted by: Brock at September 6, 2002 02:57 PM

OMG kristi:

totally know this and like i said i just "drew the short straw" quot un-qoute and that's all i think he is totally ho and I would totally stalk him lol j/k but fer real if i were going to i wouldn't because the only problem is well:

A: He is married (obviously)
B: I dunno him other than he is an actor (and)
C: He is like 15 years older then me give a year or two.

But i totally agree he should let it out whine after all I'm not his mother (duh) and i can't tel him what to do it is just that, My friends an I have all noticed that he has been whining "like there isn't going to be a tomorrow"
and i quote that not form yself but from a friend whoi i shall remain nameless *cough* Jamie *cough*. Any way i say whine, whine all you want wil. After all it is YOUR website not my friend's and i's. I do think he should whine that's when it gets "intresting", funny, and sacastic.

Posted by: Justine at September 6, 2002 03:20 PM

Ka- Ching!!!!!!!!!
I feel another great Vega$ story is ahead of us.
Have fun!

Posted by: Mikaele at September 6, 2002 03:20 PM

THANK GOD THE WEEKEND IS HERE!!

Im losing it, tired of planning this game world,
I want to build it.. Worse part of game design
is the planning(For me anyways)

Have a good one!

Etienne

http://www.gamegoof.com/

Posted by: Etienne at September 6, 2002 03:21 PM

THANK GOD THE WEEKEND IS HERE!!

Im losing it, tired of planning this game world,
I want to build it.. Worse part of game design
is the planning(For me anyways)

Have a good one!

Etienne

http://www.gamegoof.com/

Posted by: Etienne at September 6, 2002 03:24 PM

Ooops, sorry about the double post >:(

Posted by: Etienne at September 6, 2002 03:25 PM

Bet on Black 20! Works for me and my friends every time.

Posted by: taso at September 6, 2002 03:46 PM

Have fun.

And I'm sure Spock is watching porn through that viewer.

Posted by: Nick C at September 6, 2002 04:21 PM

HAHAHAHAHA! Nick C!!! I thought so too!!

Posted by: Cherish at September 6, 2002 05:54 PM

Im goin to see him
Im goin to see him
nanananananana

Sorry had to.

Posted by: samalee at September 6, 2002 06:09 PM

Heh, Heh ... while the Uncle Willie's away ... perhaps the Posse will play?

;-D

Hope you have a wing ding time at Vegas ... and look forward to you coming to (the Slanted Fedora Convention) Indianpolis (closest to Cincinnati I think a convention will get) come November! Then FINALLY I'll get to meet da Uncle Willie IN PERSON!

Woo Hoo!

Posted by: cincygal at September 6, 2002 06:24 PM

Lay a dime down, Wheaton.

Posted by: Dank at September 6, 2002 07:53 PM

Lay a dime down, Wheaton.

Posted by: Dank at September 6, 2002 07:53 PM

Lay a dime down, Wheaton.

Posted by: Dank at September 6, 2002 07:53 PM

Lay a dime down, Wheaton.

Posted by: Dank at September 6, 2002 07:53 PM

Well, er... my mouse stuck. really.My bad.

Posted by: Dank at September 6, 2002 07:56 PM

Kick back and enjoy yourself Wil.

Posted by: Rob at September 6, 2002 08:49 PM

hopefully it's not 114 degrees like it was for me two weeks ago. what the h. is up with that?!

Posted by: pavegirl at September 6, 2002 10:03 PM

Well, Wil. When you win $5 million dollars from the slots, please don't forget about us!!!!!

:*-(

Scott

Posted by: Scott at September 6, 2002 10:52 PM

Wah......wish I was going...

Posted by: bluecat-redblanket at September 7, 2002 12:09 PM

send elvis my love

Posted by: velvetjello at September 7, 2002 12:59 PM

And among such geeks, y'all still need the joke explained! From one of my personal favourite epi of TOS, The Kirk sez to Spocko upon his return from Vulcan, "let's go mind the store"

Wil, if ya could: take a picture of the most ridiculious thing you see in $in City -- it'll make a fine posting for the post-Enron era.

Posted by: sillydog at September 7, 2002 01:10 PM

Hey ok this is the dumbst.... well, CLOSE to dumbst thig i have ever asked. What the hell chanle is Arena on and what time and when????? PEASE tell me.

Posted by: justine at September 7, 2002 02:26 PM

Oh boy! More Vega$ stories! YEAH!!! Have a great trip.

Posted by: Donna at September 7, 2002 02:53 PM

The best way to do Vegas is the Rands Vegas System (http://rands.jerkcity.com/archives/000009.html).

-v

Posted by: veritude at September 7, 2002 05:49 PM

have a great weekend Wil! vega$ is awe$ome!

Posted by: Maureen at September 7, 2002 06:49 PM

Have fun storming the castle. ;-)
luv,
-Su

Posted by: Su at September 7, 2002 08:28 PM

Hey, this is completely off the subject, but I'm watching my ST:TNG Season 4 DVD's right now and there you are! It's a whole little Wesley thing on there. I may be a big geeky dork, but I think it's really cool to hear/see you say things that you've said here on your site. It's like you're an honest to goodness real person! *remembers to turn off sarcasm mode* Seriously, great segment/special feature whatever that was.

Posted by: Sunidesus at September 8, 2002 12:09 AM

Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas!

The fabulous all 3 foot pools, the ability to smoke anywhere ya want, the Liberace museum, inclinators, the cheapest/tastiest buffets on the planet, and the ghost of Elvis!

Don't forget to check out that tacky ass bronze statue of Ziegfield & Roy in front of the Mirage. The most celebrated homo couple in the world!

Where else can you have so much fun in so little time?

Posted by: Heartbreak Hotel at September 8, 2002 01:02 AM

I hope you went on the 'Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton' For those who have been on it how - great transporter effect (still don't know how you could be standing on a cement floor with yellow lines one minute then after ligths out and the transporter effect you are on the transporter pad) - for those who haven't it is definitely worth it.

I would love to see the looks on the faces of the employees! I think it would be extra cool if you jumped out of the crowd and manned your old station during the bridge portion of the simulation. Hell, who could argue with you, you flew the damn thing for four years!

And yes, I also saw you on the DVD year 4 interview. You really arn't a Jim Henson puppet!. And for those who haven't seen it yet Uncle Willie curses during his interview. Really! He says 'for Christ's sake' during it. I wonder how much was edited out? Let us know.

Actually the interview was a well done section flipping back and forth between Stewart and Wheaton. Maybe you can post your interview on this site. OOPS, Paramount would have the goons after you in a flash wouldn't they.

Still looking forward to the: ALASKA CRUISE TREK REPORT! Did you really go?

I'm still monitoring the charge on the electron and am happy to report it hasn't changed yet.

Posted by: Nyarl at September 8, 2002 05:25 AM

Wil, I hope you have a good weekend and all but please, if you ever force me to open a large picture of Spock onto my computer screen again, there will be hell to pay.

Posted by: Annie at September 8, 2002 12:02 PM

Hey Wil, I hope you went to Quark's Bar at the Hilton and ordered the Warp Core Breach and some Moogie's Pasta. Anyone who has been there knows what I'm talking about!

Posted by: Nika at September 8, 2002 04:53 PM

i recogize that image...it's spock...reading the lyrics from the enterprise karaoke machine..."row, row, row your boat..."

Posted by: d. burr at September 8, 2002 05:41 PM

Wheaton, I hope you're proud of yourself. No, I take that back. I hope you come back from Vega$, read ALL the responses here and in the Funky Pants thread and laugh your ass off!

That's what I love about this place -- one day we're all rapping about the state of politics in America and the next day we're sharing personal stories about funky jeans with complete strangers...

ya gotta love it!

Posted by: Spacewriter at September 8, 2002 06:40 PM

Sorry this is so off subject but doesn't anyone of you ever wonder if/why the other actors don't do this... I mean what IF just what IF it really isn't Wil and just some phsyco stalker (note the phsyco)that wants to be him? I mean really either this is someone that idelizes him and like follows him around all day seeing what he does and then writes about it here, or he is a little maybe just a little geeky-er than he think or lets on. I don't know really why this goes through my mind maybe it's because i have had a VERY long week at school and needed something to think about. Whatever it happend to be that set this thought off in my head I decided that i should share it with the world... or atleast part of it... Right? I am 13 going to be 14 in december specifically th 27th, and well, i like to come up with stories and things, mostly wheni get bored which happends a lot. This was just what i came up with after watching one of those news reports on stalking... this idea came in to my head at 3:oo this morning though also.
Sincerrely...
-bored as heck needing something to occupie herself

Posted by: 13 and already creative... at September 8, 2002 07:00 PM

Ok this is totally off topic and down here at the bottom where no one will even read it but I'm way totally excited about this...

I've FINISHED the archives and caught up with present day! This totally RAWKS! Only took me about 3 months or so of constant obsessive reading, and having to reassure my husband constantly that I still love him and that I'm not leaving him for Wil. (Yeah, like THAT would happen, NOT) So Yeah I'm just another lame fangirl who taped Foreign Corrospondents the other day at 6am so I could see Wil in something even if he is sort of secondary and only in half the movie. I am so embarrassing. not to myself, of course but I'm sure someone is embarrased by my rabidness. Hey Andie Gypsy-girl! Look I finally caught up! Yo Sis! What are you doing hiding over there?

Posted by: AngelGypsy at September 8, 2002 08:55 PM

I would've liked to have been in Vegas this weekend. Instead, I had to sit here and listen to KU get beat by UNLV over Yahoo! Radio. Though I doubt that's why you went, so I'll be quiet now.

Posted by: juby at September 8, 2002 09:31 PM

Looks like based on this:

http://www.trekbbs.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/006818.html

Wil Really RAWKED the house there in Vegas this weekend! Then again, what else would we of espect, from the Great Uncle Willie?

;-D

Posted by: cincygal at September 8, 2002 10:46 PM

Have a good time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Phil at September 9, 2002 02:12 AM

Wil,

must be nice.. and if you lose to much..
well...

what's next for the ebay auction block ???

until you post again...

Posted by: wade art at September 9, 2002 04:42 AM

umm.... I dont know what to say. I'm in shock. This site is so random. I dont think I really believe what I am seeing..... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared and confused.... I don't even know you people! Hmmm I think I'll just go.... all this talk of vegas - I can't handle it! I'm not even American. Having second thoughts about posting this... what the hell. This is too weird for words!!!!!!

Posted by: sooty the kat at September 9, 2002 06:21 AM

Well, how much did you lose in Vegas? -- Hope you broke even and had a good time.

Posted by: Red at September 9, 2002 07:21 AM

Anyone else besides me just DYING of Impatience for Wil to post his Vegas Exploits?

Come on Wil! I can't hold my breath much longer (smile) ... spill the beans ... how WAS it?!!!!

Posted by: cincygal at September 9, 2002 09:29 AM

I hope you are having a great weekend in Vegas. I hope you tell us about all your adventures when you come back. We live vigouresly through you. And hope that guy you hired to watch the store is doing a good job.

Posted by: Terry at September 9, 2002 11:40 AM

Wil,

Well. This is my first time coming to this website and I just want to say It's about time that ther is something all about Wil Wheaton! Also I would like to comment that you are indeed what I thought you would be(of course this is in a good way).
I want to start off by saying I hope you had a slammin time in Vegas.I hope you hit the jackpot twice and wont have to put up with anymore crap from anybody ever!! If not just think of it this way at least YOU can take a trip to Vegas.
You're a very intresting and sweet guy (although others may not think so, so what!)and I wish only good things for you and no matter what you'll always be the guy of my dreams!
I'll definitly try to keep in touch.

Posted by: Viv .G. at September 9, 2002 12:03 PM

I have to say I do not really care for the shoes. Just not enough ankle support for me. On the other hand I have to say that I do like your site. It has been a funny read and it is very interesting as well. I rented the royal tenenbaums and it was good but it was painful to watch as well.

Keep up the good work Wil. You are a good person so you will be rewarded. I hope I will be able to see your improv group in action.

Peace!
Have a good time in that godless desert land of Vegas

Jon

Posted by: jonschoonfield at September 9, 2002 02:15 PM

Jon's post was post #69.

Just thought I'd point that out.

Posted by: chicadee at September 9, 2002 02:57 PM

i love cake and george clinton too...

"free your mind and your ass will follow"

Posted by: sarah qadri at September 10, 2002 11:49 AM

It was the first convention i'd been to that you were at. You were very humorious. You probably don't remember this but i took a picture of you with my friend and said that he didn't like your character before i took the picture. hope it turns out good!

Posted by: Matt Ferguson at September 12, 2002 09:38 PM

Hi,
It was really nice meeting you in Vegas. I especially enjoyed it when you got up during Klingon karoke and sang.

That was fun. Hope to see you again some day.

Posted by: Kathy Wang at September 13, 2002 08:37 AM

Hi,
It was really nice meeting you in Vegas. I especially enjoyed it when you got up during Klingon karoke and sang.

That was fun. Hope to see you again some day.

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Full name: Michael Joseph Jackson

Born: August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana

The Jackson 5: Signed with Motown in 1968; first single released in 1969. First four singles went to No. 1.

First No. 1 solo song: "Ben," 1972

"The Wiz": Jackson co-starred with Diana Ross in the 1978 retelling of "The Wizard of Oz."

Thrilling achievements: 1982 album "Thriller" became the best-selling album of all time, with around 45 million copies sold worldwide. The album produced seven Top Ten singles and won Jackson eight Grammy Awards.

'Bad' is good: 1987 album, "Bad," became the first album to produce five No. 1 hits. The supporting world concert tour was the highest-grossing tour ever to that time.

Trouble in Neverland: In 1993, Jackson was accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy on his Neverland Ranch. Jackson denied the allegation, and no charges were ever filed. Jackson and the boy's family settled out of court in 1995.

Wedding stories: Married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley, in 1994; marriage lasted 19 months. Married nurse Debbie Rowe, who is the mother of two of his children, 1996; couple divorced in 1999.

Hall of Fame: Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
Full name: Michael Joseph Jackson by David Harrison Levi .. Beverly Hills USA 90210

Posted by: Michael Joseph Jackson by David Harrison Levi .. Beverly Hills USA 90210 at March 22, 2004 02:02 AM

-- Michael Jackson launched a Web site Monday dedicated to countering what he called "a big lie" -- the child molestation accusations against him.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The statement reads:

"To my fans, friends and family: As you know, the charges recently directed at me are terribly serious. They are, however, predicated on a big lie. This will be shown in court, and we will be able to put this horrible time behind us.

"Because the charges are so serious, I hope you all will understand, on the advice of my attorneys, I will be limited in what I can say about the situation. There will be times when I cannot comment at all. No doubt, this will be frustrating for all of us.

"For that reason, I have set up this website to serve as a source of official communications on my case. Any statement that does not appear on this website must be considered unauthorized.

"You are right to be skeptical of some of the individuals who are being identified in the mass media as my friends, spokespeople, and attorneys. With few exceptions, most of them are simply filling a desperate void in our culture that equates visibility with insight. We will not engage in speculation. We will not provide running commentary on every new development or allegation du jour. We intend to try our case in the courtroom, not in the public or the media.

"I thank you all for your support and understanding.
thank you all for your support and understanding.

"God bless you, Michael Jackson."

Along with this latest statement, the Web site (http://www.MJnews.us) initially included the three statements issued in the last week by Jackson as he reacted to developments in the case.
Michael Jackson launches Website to Fans ... (http://www.MJnews.us) by David Harrison Levi

Posted by: Michael Jackson launches Website to Fans by David Harrison Levi at March 22, 2004 03:16 AM

All that makes me who I am;
And everything that you see;
Is all because I belong to you.
And you belong to me.

My mind thinks only thoughts of you;
My heart spills over with love.
All because our paths have crossed;
With the help from Him, above.

Every breath I take, I owe to you;
And every smile that dons my face;
Are all because of you, my love.
You put them in their place.

I give you my all, my everything;
My days, my nights, my soul.
Making you happy and being with you;
Is my one and only goal.

Every night you fill my dreams;
And every day, I start anew.
And all of this is possible;
Just because you're you.

You will always have my heart and soul;
And everything that is me.
It's all locked up inside me now;
And you have the only key!

"All That I Am!" by David Harrison Levi

Posted by: "All That I Am!" by David Harrison Levi at March 23, 2004 02:49 AM

All that makes me who I am;
And everything that you see;
Is all because I belong to you.
And you belong to me.

My mind thinks only thoughts of you;
My heart spills over with love.
All because our paths have crossed;
With the help from Him, above.

Every breath I take, I owe to you;
And every smile that dons my face;
Are all because of you, my love.
You put them in their place.

I give you my all, my everything;
My days, my nights, my soul.
Making you happy and being with you;
Is my one and only goal.

Every night you fill my dreams;
And every day, I start anew.
And all of this is possible;
Just because you're you.

You will always have my heart and soul;
And everything that is me.
It's all locked up inside me now;
And you have the only key!

"All That I Am!" by David Harrison Levi

Posted by: "All That I Am!" by David Harrison Levi at March 23, 2004 02:51 AM

Designer Profile ... Anand Jon

Background
Anand Jon developed a passion for metals & fabrics growing up in South India, under the tutelage of master artisans and his Grandmother, one of the most influential women in his life. During these formative years, his deep involvement in the Yogic disciplines set a metaphysical yet playful flavor to all of his creations. Anand Jon often pays homage to his heritage, while also embracing the metropolitan vibe of New York City & the raging progress of modern technology. At 17, Anand Jon ventured on a scholarship towards an Associate Degree at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he was graduated as student speaker. Transferring to Parsons, NYC, he began to experiment with the transition from fine art to fashion, showcasing limited edition adornments while at The New School for Social Research/ Parsons School of Design with majors in both Fashion Design in Communications(98)

Top Model Xenia, Stylist Marcy, MTV's Ananda Lewis, Sanjana, Anand Jon, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos (Ritz Carlton), Princess Olivia de Boubon of Spain, Actress Izabella Miko


Since his critically acclaimed debut (Spring 99), Anand Jon has taken a subtle yet center stage in the luxury world with his riveting collections available at some of the most exclusive stores such as Bergdorf Goodman (NYC,) Wilkes Bashford (San Francisco), Stanley Korshak (Dallas), Luisa Via Roma (Italy). "Functional Luxury" (says Women¹s Wear Daily) is an inherent trademark while sacred geometry is often an underlying structural element of the Anand Jon collections. " The Rise of Anand Jon: Couture¹s best kept secret."says LuxuryFashion 2002. This Award winning designer has steadily ascended, attracting a high-profile client base of Celebrities, Royalty and Socialites worldwide including Eve, Mya, Michelle Rodriguez, Tara Reid, Amanda Hearst & Lydia Hearst, Paris Hilton & Nicky Hilton, Elizabeth Keiselsten Cord, Dayssi Olare de Kanavos, Rena Sindi, Renee Rockerfeller, Ananda Lewis, Princess Olivia de Burbon, The Al Saud Royal Family, NYC Ballet dancers, (singers) Gloria Estefan, Alanis Morissette, Janet Jackson and Mary J Blige.

"I meditate every night and when I wake up, I check my e-mail" says Anand Jon, 28, whose Sponsors and Strategic partners include Jaguar, Giorgio Armani, Tahitian Pearls, the Four Seasons Hotels, Ian Schrager Hotels, Taj Hotels has seen his own celebrity status amplify exponentially. 2003-2004 saw Anand Jon at the verge of a whole new era, Picked by the Prime Minister of India Mr Vajpayee Anand Jon has joined the ranks of "50 Most influential N.R Indians in the world" 2004, Express Group, (alongside Icons such as Spiritual Guru Deepak Chopra, Film Makers Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) & Oscar nominated M Night Shyamalan (The Sixthth Sense, Signs, The Woods), Selected as one of the "Sexiest South Asian Men in America"2004, (Bibi), & being One of Asia Society¹s guests of Honor for Asia on my Mind series 2004 several diverse yet synergistic ventures, TV /Film & Entertainment projects, hosting shows/events/segments including Iceland Fashion week, MTV (introduced personally by Tom Freston Chairman & CEO MTV networks), (with 10 by 10/Ken Mok )"Americas Next Top Model" with Tyra Banks as the featured designer as seen in the ABC / A & E special "American Royalty" and credited as one of the main launch pad for the next generation who¹s who in society & entertainment. and is fast becoming an international T.V/Film personality now represented by ICM, also completing a Film Directors Intensive at the prestigious USC Film School, (2003). His creations reflect a unique balance of exotica, various art forms and technology, A transcendental yet modern amalgam.

The near future includes a full scale e-commerce launch, Ready to wear lines, Jeans line for both Womens & Men¹s (already seen on Patti & Bruce Springsteen, Lawrence Fishburn & Gina Torres,Marisol Thomas/ Rob Thomas of Matchbox20) and expansion into new luxury markets. Slava Pavalovskiey, The Consul General of Russia in NYC is introducing Anand Jon to the Russian market while other ventures Count Massimilliano Tucci, of Florence Italy and partnering with Lydia Hearst on her handbag line and Tim Gunn, Head of Parsons Fashion Dept has invited Anand Jon to be on the Parsons Official Jury. Just as his own personal journey has pioneered , Anand Jon is expanding and sharing with the next generation rekindling his roots in South Asia being a bridge between the East and West with projects such as being on the advisory board of STYLe FACTORe harnessing the unique skills of the very artisans he learnt under amplified with high tech components on a international quality & level. Besides being a sophisticated network/ community for business and arts to flourish, this project includes a Health & Mind alignment center/SPA and other locations to follow include Italy, Russia, UK and USA.

Anand Jon is also working regularly on a personal project- a book of paintings and portraits "Now & Zen Women" of the 100 most beautiful women in the world, which includes all social levels, famous and unknown women alike.

Anand Jon is both an individual personality and a brand name representing the synergy of the East and the West with a focused luxurious, youthful, sensual and cutting edge inspiration / image. Anand Jon, one of the young visionaries of our times continues to evolve into a multi faceted global presence that can be expressed and tapped in both Art & Commerce ventures.

Winner of Fashion Week of the America's "International New Star" Designer Award 2002-'03
Asia Society Guest of Honor 2004, Asia on my mind.
Winner of Peoples Choice Award "Best New Designer"2002,Dans Papers
Winner of SASA 2004 Award for breakthrough in Arts and Business.
Indian-American Kerala Cultural & Civic Center Outstanding accomplishment Award 2002
Selected Top 12 new fashion brands of the future in the world by In Style Europe 2001-2002.
Parsons School of Design official Jury starting 2004.
Helping Hands Charity with M Night Shyamalan, Anand Jon & Ms Universe'03 Amelia Vega
Selected by A Magazine as among the Top 21 Asians to watch out for in the 21st century
Selected as one of the 25 "Faces of the Future":leaders of the new millennium by India Today.
Selected for the prestigious NYC 2000 by Mayor Guiliani and the city of NY among the top 70 designers in the world
Picked as one of the Top looks of the Millennium /NYC 2000 - Oprah Winfrey show "Oprah"
Official International Spokesman for CARE International children's charity
Judge for Miss India 2002
Judge for FEMME 2003 with FUBU & E!'s Leon Hall
The Shakespeare Theater (Hamptons, the Peter Beard mansion) Costumes by Anand Jon'01
Special Host of Iceland Fashion Week (with Patricia Fields of Sex & the City/ HBO), MTV Asia, MTV.
Selected to be the official host (co hosted by Ms Universe 2003 and Michelle Rodriguez) of the US ARMY/USO July 4th 2003 celebrations at Fort Dix, NJ.
The Fashion Group International, Member NYC 2003 selected / sponsored by Margaret Hayes, President of FGI.
Profiled designer in Tyra Banks, America's Next Top Model, 2003.
Selected to co-host the first ever MTV Asia Fashion awards 2003.
Picked on ABC & A &E "American Royalty" series as the "It Designer" who launches "It Girls" featuring Amanda &Lydia Hearst, Paris & Nicky Hilton, Ivanka Trump. Lauren Bush(other "It Makers" included Richard Johnson / Page Six, Patrick Mc Mullan and Michael Musto of Village Voice)
Runway features debuts of Amanda Hearst, Michelle Rodriguez, Mya, Izabella Miko, Ananda Lewis, Princess Olivia of Spain, Max Tucci the Count of Florence and featured Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Lydia Hearst.
Selected as one of the "Sexiest South Asians in America" Bibi 2004
Selected by Newsweek as one of the most successful South Asians in the world 2004.
Selected in the NR Eyes 50 most Influential Indians in the world (Book and TV series) 2004 : Deepak Chopra, Sabeer Bhatia(Hotmail.com founder), Film Makers; Mira Nair (Monsoon wedding Film Maker), M Night Shyamalan(The Sixth Sense, Signs),Hosted by Lalith Mansingh(The Ambassador of India to USA), Mr Rath (NYC Consul General of India)
Sponsored by Slava Pavlovskiy.
o "The Rise of Anand Jon; the best kept secret in Couture." Erin Ralph, Luxury Fashion. 2002
o "Anand Jon shows the extravagance of rich colors, patterns, fabrics and all that represents the glamour and mysticism of the east"- Elsa Klensch of CNN Style 2000
o "His clothes have a definite Asian flair, but he makes them modern, and he makes them youthful."Patrick McMullen, celebrity photographer o "Designer Dream: Anand Jon¹s edgy fashions have made him a favorite of many Hollywood celebrities, entertainers, and corporate icons" Miami Herald, Fall 2001
o "Obviously he's making use of his heritage and his background, but it's still done in a very modern, western, hip way" Hilary Alexander, The Daily Telegraph o "A Visionary & a Leader" Tim Gunn,Chair of Parsons School of Design /Fashion
o " I think also the clothes are very unique." Nadja Swarovski, Swarovski Crystals

Posted by: Anand Jon, one of the young visionaries of our times at March 24, 2004 04:05 AM

Cat Cloning Offered to Pet Owners
Now cats may have more than nine lives. The company that funded the first successful cloning of a domestic cat two years ago has gone commercial.

An e-mail sent in early February to the company's gene-banking clients offered to clone up to six cats. The cost? U.S. $50,000 each. Clients had less than a month to take advantage of the offer, which ended Friday, February 27.


Genetic Savings and Clone has successfully cloned cats, including CC (above), the first cloned cat. The company had four clients sign up to have their domestic cats cloned for U.S. $50,000 each.


A cloned cat is a unique, newborn animal that shares genes and possibly behavioral tendencies with its genetic predecessor.

Ben Carlson, vice president of communications for Genetic Savings and Clone, said four clients signed up to duplicate their cats, and work to reproduce the pets will begin immediately. The privately held company based in Sausalito, California, plans to present the clones to owners in November.

Three cats owned by the company will also be copied. The cats and their genetic donors will be displayed at the American Veterinary Medical Association conference next year, Carlson said, to give veterinarians an opportunity to see them and learn about the technology.

The company is also working on duplicating dogs—specifically, a husky mix named Missy, whose owner, Arizona entrepreneur John Sperling, has pumped millions of dollars into the cloning project since it began in 1997. Missy died at age 15 in 2002, but tissue samples of her have been saved for cloning purposes.

Dogs have proven more difficult to clone than cats. Still, Carlson said, the company is "probably as close to success" as they've ever been. "I wouldn't be surprised if we produced a dog clone this year," he said.

Health Risks

According to a 2002 survey published in the science journal Nature Biotechnology, 23 percent of all cloned mammals produced by nuclear transfer—transplanting the nucleus of one cell into another—failed to reach healthy adulthood.

The survey showed that health problems in cloned animals range from mild to fatal, including obesity, anemia, heart defects, liver fibrosis, and respiratory failure.

The first cloned mammal—Dolly, a sheep—was euthanized last year because of a virus-induced lung tumor. The Roslin Institute in Scotland, which produced Dolly, said there is no evidence that cloning was a factor in the six-year-old sheep contracting the disease.

Since Dolly's creation in 1996 a variety of other animals have been duplicated, including a caracal cat and an African wildcat.

The two wildcats were duplicated last year by scientists at the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to a spokeswoman, both cats are doing well and will be on display this spring at the Audubon zoo.

"There have been species-specific variations in the health of cloned animals, and it may be that cats are among the animals that have better results, even with this young technology," Carlson said.

Carlson reports that Genetic Savings and Clone's first cloned cat, named CC, is now two years old and healthy.

To calm fears of possible cloning-related health problems, Genetic Savings and Clone guarantees their cloned cats will be "completely healthy and strongly resemble the genetic donor." If not, owners will get a full refund.

Exact Replica?

Animals and their clones, though, don't always look identical. Take CC, for example. She has a different coat than her genetic donor, Rainbow, a calico domestic shorthair. The company says calico cats are an "unusual case" and "will always look different from their donors."

Curt Youngs, an associate professor in the Animal Science Department of Iowa State University in Ames, says people may be unhappy with a cloned pet when they realize it's not an exact replica of the animal they've lost or will soon lose.

Genetics and environment play a role in how an animal ultimately looks and acts. There is strong underlying genetic control over an animal's coat coloring or pattern, he said. But an animal's coat can be influenced by changes that occur while the animal is in the womb—for example, if the surrogate mother gets sick or if there's a sudden change in nutrition.

Plus, Youngs said, the conditions in which the original pet was raised cannot be duplicated.

"I think people are going to be disappointed that Fluffy neither looks the same nor acts the same," Youngs said. He teaches a class to veterinary students that covers the science and bioethics of nuclear transfer.

Ethical Issues

In most cases, owners want to clone their pets because they're experiencing difficulty dealing with the loss, or eventual loss, of those pets, according to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), an animal-protection group based in Washington, D.C.

But given that shelters kill roughly four million animals each year because they're not adopted, HSUS feels cloning new pets should not be done. The group encourages people who want a cat or dog to adopt one from a local shelter.

On the legislative front, the launch of commercial cat cloning hasn't caused much of a stir. No federal or state legislation is currently proposed to ban or regulate it.

A few months ago Glofish, the genetically modified zebra fish that glow fluorescent, went on sale in the United States. Regulators in California, citing ethical concerns, prohibited the fish from being sold in the state.

Veterinary associations are apparently keeping quiet on the issue of the cloning of pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association, representing more than 69,000 veterinarians nationwide, did not respond to three requests for comment.

Genetic Savings and Clone plans to display its three cloned felines and their donors at the association's 2005 conference.

The American Animal Hospital Association, a national organization made up of more than 29,000 veterinary care providers, has not taken a stance on the issue.

The Cat Fanciers' Association, based in Manasquan, New Jersey, believes that it should be a personal decision on whether or not to clone an animal.

"In general our feeling about how people obtain a cat is that it should be a matter of their choice," said Joan Miller, a board director for the organization. The association promotes the interests of breeders and exhibitors of pedigreed cats.

Last fall CC, the cloned cat, was on display at an international cat show in Houston, Texas.

"I think in general cat fanciers are intrigued by the idea (of cloning), but I don't think that any of them feel that it is going to be something that's an asset to any breeding program," Miller said.

Miller doesn't believe that cloned cats will contribute to the pet overpopulation problem. She said studies show that less than 1 percent of pedigreed cats wind up in shelters.

All the publicity about cloning shows the public just how important and valuable pets are to owners, she said. "It may encourage people to bring a cat into their lives, and possibly adopt from a shelter."

David Harrison Levi mr5012u@aol.com

Posted by: Adopt a Dog or Cat from a Local Shelter by David Harrison Levi at March 31, 2004 10:56 AM

i see adult movie totally free just now.But i don't pay anything for seeing.

Posted by: bapikumer at April 11, 2004 12:59 AM

Once upon a time there lived a turkey that was always funny. They named him The Funny Turkey. He was everyone’s friend, but the king did not like him. He sent some guards after him. Days went past, the guards were close to The Funny Turkey. They brought traps for The Funny Turkey. The Funny Turkey was smart. First the guards set out the corn. The turkey wandered off into the field. That was where the guards set out the traps. The Funny Turkey got captured in a trap. The guards came running down to put the turkey in the sack. They walked back to the palace.

Next they brought the turkey to the king. The Funny Turkey asked the king, “What did I do to make you mad at me?” The king said, “Stop being so funny and nice or else you will be put in the dungeon for all your life. Then The Funny Turkey promised that he would not be funny. Then he went back to his home and ate his breakfast. Then he went back into the forest. He saw his friend squirrel and squirrel asked, “What joke are you going to day this time?” Then The Funny Turkey looked at the squirrel and said, “You silly little creature. I do not tell jokes in public.” So the turkey went on. Everyone asked the turkey what joke are you going to tell today?

At last the turkey got mad so he went back to the king. He saw the king telling his jokes. The Funny Turkey got sad and went back to his home and went to sleep. He dreamed about how mean he was. He woke up and said, “I’m going back to squirrel and make things right. So the turkey gathered acorns and put them into a basket and brought them to squirrel. The Funny Turkey told lot’s of jokes and lived happily ever after. The Moral of the story IS: If You Must be a Funny Turkey and Your friend IS a Squirrel, Share the joy and laughter, the jokes, the storie's, never let anyone say Your wrong for at least trying to be funny, to sing, or to share a story. Tell a joke today, pass along an Email; a story, a poem, a tale, but it's important too that if Your Pink and Purple in color, I highly suggest You hide Your nuts away for the Winter.
Happy Thanksgiving ALL

Posted by: David Harrison Levi at November 25, 2004 04:09 AM

My Dearest Bianca, I would like to extend my sincerest sympathies to your Mom and your family on the passing of your beloved mother and grandmother. She must have been a kind and loving person to all who knew her. I think of You both Bianca and Your Mom daily and I only hope and wish this New Year 2005 ahead will be filled with health and joyous times and the sadness which You feel now, will be replaced by laughter and goodtimes May fond and loving memories always fill Your hearts when You think of Your Grandma. I am sure this is not an easytime for You, but should You need anything, I am here for You. May you all be comforted at this sad time. You are all in my prayers. May her soul rest in peace. God bless you all. With my deepest love and respect; I remain; Your Friend; David Harrison Levi Beverly Hills, California 90210 USA

Posted by: David Harrison Levi at November 26, 2004 04:13 AM

Personal Quote: "LIVE EACH DAY AS IT COMES, DON'T DWELL ABOUT YESTERDAYS, TODAY IS A GIFT, LIVE IT!" ———David Harrison Levi

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The Story of Chanukah


With Chanukah arriving post September 11th, in addition to the tradition and poignant memories of the past, I will be seeking perspective and inspiration.

The theme of the holiday is light, a theme which occupies a prominent place in Jewish thought and practice. In addition to the Chanukah lights, Jews kindle Sabbath candles, Yom Tov candles, and the Yahrzeit candles to remember a departed soul. Indeed we are taught that creation of the world began with God's pronouncement, "Let there be light." Our sages teach us that the flame of God is the soul of man. We are further advised that a little bit of light banishes a lot of darkness, and that it takes only one small flame to kindle many others.

The story of Chanukah commemorates the Jews triumphant retrieval of the Holy Temple from the Hellenists. In meeting our ritual responsibility to light the candelabra the Jews found that there was only enough pure oil to burn for one day. And, as is so characteristic of our people, we did not focus on how we would manage tomorrow, or what the next day would bring. We did what that moment called for! Miraculously the one-day supply burned for eight days by which time new pure oil could be pressed.

This serves as great instruction and inspiration for me. It says to me that regardless of the prevailing and depressing climate of darkness surrounding us, we need to celebrate the joys of every day and invest our moments meaningfully. We need to spend more time with our families and friends. Even if the brightness of the candelabra of our existence appears to be diminished, we need to access even the smallest bit of available light. Regardless of the insecurity, unpredictability, and appearance of hopelessness, nonetheless, we as Jews need to do what we have always done, and that is leave tomorrow to God.

I am struck by another value highlighted in the story of Chanukah. The miracle of Chanukah included great military victories. The small Jewish army triumphed against the mighty Hellenist forces; the few vanquished the many. It is certainly a historically noteworthy fact, but typically not the focus of our celebration during this holiday. Wars and bloodshed have always been abhorrent to the Jewish people, resorted to only in defense and even then viewed as a necessary evil. We are the people of the book, not the sword. War and killing violates our essence and even when, as in the story of Chanukah it was unavoidable, for us Jews it is not worthy of commemoration or celebration. Consistent with this value, on Chanukah, we don't have military parades or testimonials to war heroes. In the current idiom, Golda Mier expressed it well. She said, "We may someday forgive our enemies for killing our boys but we will never forgive them for making our boys into killers."

Eli Wiesel once noted that upon the liberation of his death camp at the conclusion of World War II, many of the non-Jewish inmates of the camp celebrated their first moment of freedom by pillaging neighboring villages, thus taking revenge and settling the score with their oppressors. In stark contrast, the first act of freedom for Jews of the camp was to convene a minyan, (a quorum) for a prayer service.

Jews all over the world will light candles -- candles against the night and the darkness -- and we will pray. We will pray that death and killing will cease to be part of the human experience. We will pray that the illumination of the Chanukah flames will spread to the four corners of the world bringing clarity, Torah values, God's wisdom, kindness, and compassion to fill the hearts, souls, and lives of all people on earth.
I wish ALL who observe, a Happy and Healthy Chanukah. David Harrison Levi 2004


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Posted by: David Harrison Levi at November 26, 2004 10:58 PM

The Complete ELVIS by David Harrison Levi
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Elvis began his adult performances on July 17, 1954

Presley Biography- the early years Elvis Presley birthday: January 8, 1935

Birth place: Tupelo, Mississippi

Birth name: Elvis Aron Presley

Died on August 16, 1977 in Memphis Tennessee

Elvis was born in Mississippi and then lived in Memphis beginning around the time of his teenage years.

Elvis Presley, in the 1950's created "the" image of rock and roll. His early records including "That's All Right Mama", and "Blue Moon of Kentucky", were hits by 1955.
In 1956 , under the RCA label, "Heartbreak Hotel"was his first #1 hit. Then came "Hound dog" and "Don't Be Cruel," which also were big hits for Elvis.
Though the parents, and eventually the Church, rose in protest against pelvic gyrations, Hollywood was quick to sign him for movies. He had just time enough to finish "Love Me Tender", "Loving You", "Jailhouse Rock", and "King Creole," before Uncle Sam in 1957 paged him for a still bigger roll-- that of G.I. # Us53310761.

Elvis began his adult performances on July 17, 1954, but before this he held one in a school auditorium on the evening of April 9, 1953 during the Humes High School 'Annual Minstrel Show.' The first ones were held in his hometown, but Memphis soon became too small for this great performer and he began to "wow" fans in other cities as well.
In 1954, Elvis did many concerts: amateur concerts, benefits, and his first professional ones. These took place in sites like the Bon Air Club, the Bel Air Motel, the Eagle's Nest, and Bellevue Park. These clubs were the first ones lucky enough to hear Elvis On Stage. He then began to extend his concerts into Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas......and Highway 79 became a path to Heaven !

In 1955, Elvis did several tours outside of Memphis. On Sunday, February 6th, he met Colonel Tom Parker... and you already know the rest of the that story! Thousands and thousands of miles, more than 30 tours, festivals and jamborees followed.
By 1956, Elvis had become The King Of Rock 'n Roll. Through his initial hits on the RCA label, his TV shows and his first movies, he endeared 54 million fans, and now there are 54 million or even more fans with the same mindset: Elvis is the one and only !!!

By 1957, Elvis didn't do many concerts. He did studio sessions and soundtracks with RCA, followed by a stint with the US Army!

By 1961, After coming back from the Army and recording some big hits, Elvis did only three concerts, both of them for charity.--

Posted by: David Harrison Levi at December 6, 2004 04:21 AM
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