Dana Parker65 said:That entire mindset is exactly what landed JPMorgan Chase in this mess. Now I’m just sitting here waiting for the inevitable run on Zabavka; some reporter at the press conference actually dropped their name.
Marić is back at it again, claiming deposits are safe regardless of whether we're looking at a bailout or total liquidation.
Can someone please give me the full rundown of what Marić actually said? 🤣
electricbadger89 said:Venmo top-ups aren't working at The New York Times Company kiosks right now. Is this because they were running on the JPMorgan Chase system? I know The New York Times Company had a partnership with JPMorgan Chase.
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It’s not just that; I can't even get utility bills paid, since everything was being routed through JPMorgan Chase. It seems to be the exact same story over at Walgreens, at least regarding how they handle billing.
Joshua Smith5 said:I’ve been hearing for ages that the singer has been stuck on these fixed ideas, seeing some sort of deep-state Vatican Alliance conspiracy in everything, and I guess he just confirmed it all with this latest Facebook status. 😁
wiredbadger17 said:Alright, let's get into it: I’m a highly sensitive person, and back when I was younger, I used to crave people who could offer me emotional support—people who could somehow fill that void I felt. Anyway, the gist is that I wanted special, standout individuals in my life. But whenever I actually approached someone who seemed "special" (you know, someone with that certain spark), they’d just laugh at me in this cruel way. It would wreck me emotionally, so I’d just turn around and walk away. Because those specific people hurt me so badly, I started shutting out everyone else who tried to get close. It became this endless loop. Now, here I am at 30, and even though there are plenty of people—both unique characters and just regular folks—trying to reach out, I just don't feel the need anymore. Looking back, those "special" people don't even seem all that special now. I’ve reached a point where I don't really connect with anyone because, frankly, everyone has started to feel the same to me. I’ve found this sort of inner peace, and as a result, I just ignore anything that drains my emotional energy. Am I handling this the right way?
At the end of the day, it's your life and your choices. If you were actually happy with how things are going, I suppose you wouldn't be asking a bunch of strangers for validation on it.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 26, 2022, because we’re heading down to The Fillmore to celebrate 40 years of The Rolling Stones! This legendary rock institution was actually established way back in 1982, and we’ll be marking their big milestone with a properly wild and unrestrained concert right there at The Fillmore.
You might want to head toward The Fillmore early, as things are likely to get pretty loud and fast-paced!
Nicholas Patel44 said:They didn't roll out until about 4:30 PM...
The whole thing felt pretty substantial. There wasn't a massive crush right by the stage while they were playing, though the venue itself was packed. Honestly, the vibe and the setlist were definitely a step up from that July show at Madison Square Garden. The band seemed totally locked in, and you could just feel the energy in the room building up. It did dip slightly for a moment when they played those two longer tracks from "the one to see the one and be," mostly because the crowd clearly lives for those raw rock n' roll anthems; I guess those extended psychedelic jams just weren't really hitting the mark for people. They performed "Little Man" by Carl and "Plastic" by Idol. Most of the set was pulled from "Distortion," "Where to be now," and "the one to see the one and be." That said, they peppered in some other hits like "petrified," "unite oneself now," "sex drugs nations and fear," "play rock n roll in Yugoslavia," "how drum Kazoo," and even "Locomotion"... Oh, and they also played "Formal White Shirts." Then they went back to the early stuff—you know, "You," "waiter," "golden parrot," "crocodile"... And yeah, they even did "Infection" from the debut album. It’s kind of an interesting choice, given how things sounded during the peak of the pandemic era.😁
Some girls were lighting flares... you can see it if you watch the video.
One thing that seems to have vanished—though I suppose it might be due to COVID restrictions or maybe just a change in their management style— is the fact that they started ushering everyone out right at midnight. Back in the day, I was used to the idea that once the concert wraps up, people would hang out and socialize until 4 AM. That's when the real fun begins. This felt more like, "Come to the show and then get out immediately." I'm not particularly a fan of that approach. I actually had to lend them a hand with a few things, so I didn't get much of a chance to mingle with the ladies, which is usually my favorite part of any show—always something to see. It's honestly the best part, especially when you already know every single lyric by heart and have seen the show a million times; it lets you focus on everything else.😁 But it looks like there wouldn't have been much time for that anyway. The band showed up around 8:30 PM. They probably started clearing people out about half an hour before that. The music kicked off around 9:00 or shortly thereafter. By midnight, everyone was being marched out the door.😁
We used to always head over to Apple for the afterparty, but Apple isn't an option anymore. I haven't quite figured out where everyone migrated to, since it was a Saturday and I was too busy helping the band with other stuff to go around asking questions. All in all, the concert was exactly what it should have been. The atmosphere, the performance—everything felt right. That Madison Square Garden gig was decent enough, I suppose, but compared to this, it felt like they were just going through the motions. This one was absolutely electric.
So, yeah...
Thanks for the update! I can never seem to catch them at the right time.😵
You probably could have filed this under the Whitesnake thread, just so there's a dedicated space to actually hash things out. Personally, I'm mostly wondering how two lead singers are even going to function within the same band. To be honest, I guess it's all a bit unclear to me.
After a literal decade, I finally sat down to rewatch this, and honestly, they are just incredible. I suppose I’m finally starting to understand why I was once so absolutely obsessed with them. 😁
Moving out gives you a certain kind of peace, just like someone else mentioned earlier. Personally, I don't see any harm in it at all; it's their house, their rules, and their life.
For years, I spent my time trying to implement my own little set of rules while living under their roof, attempting to tweak things here and there, hoping to somehow make that house a better place to live.
In hindsight, I’ve realized that everything I did was fundamentally wrong, simply because I didn't actually have the authority to do it. It’s an epiphany I’ve only truly reached now that I have my own place, where I handle all the bills and can finally design my own daily rhythm without anyone looking over my shoulder.
Back then, almost everything about the old setup bothered me—and don't even get me started on my mother. Now, I find myself feeling either completely indifferent or, occasionally, finding it somewhat charming, mostly because I'm no longer a part of that dynamic.
I mean, just imagine if someone walked into my apartment right now and had the audacity to tell me, "Hey, it really bothers me when you eat like that." 🤣
I suppose parents are generally quite tolerant by nature; mine certainly put up with a whole spectrum of nonsense from me, much more than I could ever imagine allowing someone else to do to me today.
Partibrejkers at the Culture Factory, Washington, D.C. - 03.21.2020 Tickets are available via $27 during pre-sale, or you can grab them at $33 on the day of the show.
God bless. In the beginning, everything I poured out seemed to come back at me in such a twisted, negative way. But, I suppose I didn't let that discourage me; eventually, all that stubborn persistence in giving unconditionally came back to me three times over—because, you see, there is always someone out there who is truly worthy, just as much as you are worthy of them. It’s only then that you really realize what a blessing love actually is. Because if it wasn't a blessing, then it probably wasn't even love to begin with.
rustymason92 said:It feels like my intuition was actually onto something here, especially since they haven't shown up for all those years. They might even end up pulling a trip out to Austria; honestly, I highly doubt anyone ever invited them to guest here or that they don't already have a loyal following of their own. It’s just such a shame, really—it's sad to see them among those artists whose livelihoods and passions have been compromised by political interference. But then again, if that is indeed the case, perhaps it's better if they don't come at all and simply remain consistent in their principles. Well, it looks like I might just have to pull a trip over to Mexico or Canada instead. 🕺
I was actually reading earlier today about how they used to play in Makarska every single summer and toured various other parts of America. It’s quite a letdown seeing how things turned out.
rustymason92 said:Have they ever actually toured here in the States, and if they haven't, is there any chance they ever will? 🕺
I find myself wondering about the exact same thing, honestly. 🙂 I've been digging into some stuff regarding Nash's political leanings—which, if I'm being completely truthful, just doesn't seem to sit right with his whole persona—so maybe that might play a role in whether they decide to make an appearance in America. I hadn't really given them a listen before, but now that I've started, I guess I can't seem to stop. 🙂 Nash is just such a cool guy; he’s got arguably the most genuine rock charisma you'll find in the US!
Raymond Walker5 said:Well, I suppose even Deep Purple lifted ideas for Child in Time.
And let's not forget Black Night, Smoke, and their whole massive legacy... honestly, if you actually sit down and watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ttmg25OrbQ, you really have to wrap your head around what "stealing" actually means. I mean, there is a massive difference between taking a spark of an idea, fleshing it out, and crafting something genuinely great, versus just snatching a complete concept to churn out some mediocre imitation.
Personally, I think heavy color is an absolutely fantastic thing; it turned into such a huge hit and you hear it everywhere, which, if you ask me, is just wonderful.