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ROME, Ga. - Tickets at one movie theater screening Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" are being deemed decidedly unholy. The number 666, which many Christians recognize as the "mark of the beast," is appearing on movie tickets for Gibson's film at a Georgia theater, drawing complaints from some moviegoers. The machine that prints tickets assigned the number 666 as a prefix on all the tickets for the film, said Gary Smith, owner of the Movies at Berry Square in northwest Georgia. The 666 begins a series of numbers that are listed below the name of the movie, the date, time and price. "It's from our computer and it's absolutely a coincidence," Smith said. "It has nothing to do with the film company or any vendor. It's completely in our computer." In the Bible, the book of Revelation says 666 is the "number of the beast," usually interpreted as Satan or the Antichrist. Several patrons have made comments about the numbers, and one person who was uncomfortable having 666 on her ticket asked for a pass to be substituted for a ticket. "A lot of people have asked what the numbers mean, some said it seemed odd, some said it was inappropriate," said theater employee Erica Diaz. The movie, which opened Wednesday, is a bloody depiction of Christ's final hours and crucifixion. Source

I guess you just need the power of Ken to make these things work.. Beatking on IRC :psychofun:

I would stand at one of the less-wide ends and just stare. I would approximate where the seat is and them just stand outside and stare at that area. One-way or not, you can't help but be a little bothered if it seems someone is looking at you. Then again, why the hell would you want to see outside? I suppose it has it's advantages. You may see your bus coming and may be able to catch it for a couple less wipes of your bottom. Or you may just see a bus coming directly at you.. :psychofun:

CLEAN SWEEP!!! WHOO-HOO! Too bad Georgum (Koop's avatar) didn't win. ;) :psychofun:

And so she did. Great Job Sofia! :psychofun:

Thanks for the great news & link Koop! :psychofun:

Welcome to BeatKing! :psychofun:

Lol...It took me forever to find this post. I didn't notice there were 2 pages of metal. I needed to find the link above as a reference and thought I had posted a response. After coming up empty-handed on my personal post search. I finally found it. Thanks D.A.I.C. for the great link. :frog: :psychofun:

I may have heard of My Bloody Valentine also, but I don't know anything about them. Google seems the best choice. :psychofun:

Looks like a good lineup. :psychofun:

This was a little tough. Don't know if I should be grateful or not. Alpha Nerd Quiz /me gets: Your Results: You got 3 correct. Did you not read the warnings? This quiz wasn't for mere mortals. Go try this quiz. If you fail it, well, there's always the mall, right? :psychofun:

Uh-oh...better get a leash for this one. :P Welcome to Beat :thumpin: King CJ! :psychofun:

I'm going with LOTR.

I cannot emphasize "Whatever..." enough. psychofun

This is a test that I think you will enjoy...read slowly. With all your honor and dignity what would you do? This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. Please don't answer it without giving it some serious thought. By giving an honest answer you will be able to test where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation, where you will have to make a decision one way or the other. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. You're in Florida...In Miami, to be exact...There is great chaos going on around you, caused by a hurricane and severe floods .......There are huge masses of water all over you....You are a CNN photographer and you are in the middle of this great disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot very impressive photos. There are houses and people floating around you, disappearing into the water. Nature is showing all its destroying power and is ripping everything away with it. Suddenly you see a man in the water, he is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken away by the masses of water and mud. You move closer. Somehow the man looks familiar. Suddenly you know who it is - it's George W. Bush! At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take him away...forever. You have two options. You can save him or you can take the best photo of your life. So you can save the life of George W. Bush, or you can shoot a Pulitzer prize winning photo. A unique photo displaying the death of one of the world's most powerful men. And here's the question: (Please give an honest answer) Would you select color film, or go with the simplicity of classic black and white?

(U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- For the majority of high school students, the time spent out of class is filled with such activities as football games, underage drinking, and worries about prom. The boys of O.A.R., however, spent high school's free time a little differently. Before graduation, the band had already recorded its first album and established a solid foundation for what would become the grassroots-driven fan base that has taken O.A.R. through five albums, over 400,000 CD sales and a recent deal with Lava Records. This is far from where the band started out seven years ago. Their first CD, "The Wanderer," was recorded over a four-day period in drummer Chris Culos' basement for around $1,700. Front man and guitarist Marc Roberge supplied the lyrics. The songs on their first CD ranged from the emotionally healing, reggae styled "Black Rock" to the speed-it-up-slow-it-down concert favorite "Crazy Game of Poker." This tied together the chemistry of Culos, Roberge, guitarist Richard On and bassist Benji Gershman. Playing a mix of rock, folk and reggae, O.A.R. created a style they call "island vibe roots rock." This combination produces an infectious sound that continually gets fans jumping with upbeat themes and catchy rhymes. In an interview with The Badger Herald, Culos stated that "[the band's name] came about when we were finally playing music that we wanted to be playing. It was like our revolution." The official band name, Of A Revolution, Culos added, "applies to us because the revolution is the new music." While attending Ohio State, the band met saxophonist Jerry DePizzo, who was a welcome addition to O.A.R.'s second release, Soul's Aflame. Recorded again in Culos' basement, the new CD contained the crowd-pleasing "City on Down," which called for unity and togetherness, an element that the band prides itself on. "We play a unified sound for a unified crowd," Culos said. The band's open recording policy attributed to their underground success and linked O.A.R. to the jam band scene. Personally financing tours and CD productions, the band did not have a marketing budget or a source for advertising. They were entirely dependent on shows and fans to spread the music. With the creation of Napster, O.A.R. was taken to a whole new level of success. "Napster led to what we are able to do today," Culos said. "Once people found out about the band, they went back and supported us by buying records, coming to the shows or passing it on to their friends. In our case, Napster was huge." With their music circulating, O.A.R. sought the aid of producer John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, Moe., David Gray) for their third studio album "Risen." Released on O.A.R.'s independent label, Everfine Records, the band created their best-sounding album yet, but it did not capture their live feel. A year later, the band brought Alagia back to assist on a double disc recorded in O.A.R.'s hometown of D.C. The live CD, "Any Time Now," created the high-energy concert sound that the band was looking for. Fans who had never seen them live were now able to hear why O.A.R. had developed such a strong following. Without a marketing plan, advertising budget, or much radio play, "Any Time Now" sold around 100,000 copies and debuted at No. 156 on Billboards top 200. O.A.R. also started attracting record labels. Feeling the importance of staying independent and loyal to the fans, the band looked carefully into each offer and opened a forum with their listeners, promising to answer each e-mail. With overwhelming support and a pledge to stay loyal to their music, O.A.R. signed on with Lava Records and in spring of 2003 released "In Between Now and Then" under the joint label Lava/Everfine Records. This album took O.A.R. from the rookie routine of rushing through recordings to a more slowed down pace. "We spent a lot of time rehearsing and a lot of time in preproduction," Culos said. "We have never been this prepared before. We went in for the first time and, in a studio environment, captured the live O.A.R. sound." The extra time can be heard when comparing "In Between Now and Then" to O.A.R.'s previous albums. The final product has all the elements that have kept the fans coming back, but has a more radio-friendly sound that lacks the rawness of past albums. With no fillers, In Between Now and Then is a solid album that stays true to O.A.R. fans. From the slow reggae song "Dareh Meyod" to the catchy lyrics of "Hey Girl," this album shows O.A.R.'s playing range and growth as a band. The decision to sign onto a major label has not deterred O.A.R. from maintaining control of its music. Despite the financial backing that Lava Records could provide, O.A.R. has decided to continue to stay self-financed. Similar to the early days, the band pays for all its expenses while on the road, as well as covers the cost of studio time. If it was not for the label's ability to present the music to a much larger audience, O.A.R. might not have signed and simply continued producing under Everfine. "[being signed] has given us more awareness and more of a mainstream audience, but has our single taken off or are we on MTV? Not necessarily. We are going to continue our touring and if the record catches up, that's great," Culos said. But for Culos, the most important aspect of touring focuses on the fans and the music, not the sales. "There are a lot of things we do on our days off: get together, hang out, parties, drinks, meet people and stuff like that," Culos said. "But playing every night, that's why we're doing it." Source

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Lars "I'm a real metalhead" Ulrich promo shot of the day. psychofun

Welcome to BeatKing! psychofun

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I personally can't wait for it. The only drawback is the people who can't drive in it. It should be nice at night though. psychofun

It was decent. There are times when it just passes as metal. Too many styles in "Requiem" and too many tempo changes. The sound quality was below average also. There seems to be some classical influence going on in "The Depths of Those Lost." Almost Yngwie sounding. But once again, the momentum is lost with the softer passage. It's a nice buildup again, however, to the faster, more aggressive sections. More varied tempos. I prefer this one more. On a side note, the above word in italics should be changed on the site. Other than that, a great effort. Continue mastering your craft and you will succeed. psychofun

This may be a stupid question, but why doesn't BeatKing have an IRC channel? If it does, I haven't found it. Just thought I would ask. psychofun

Welcome to BeatKing! psychofun

Welcome to BeatKing, Bill Gates. psychofun ps. - when we gonna see Longhorn?