New BLOG!

Introducing... NLOTH.blogspot.com (No Line On The Horizon) Where I will keep you updated with the latest U2 News and Videos - Yes, I've gone totally crazy this time, I believe this album/tour is going to be beyond our horizons -
Check it out!

(RED)

So, the new RED T-Shirts from the GAP are in - they are looking very cool (great for a gift), plus half the profits from Gap (PRODUCT) RED™ styles go to the global fund to fight AIDS.

Message on T-Shirt -- "All things being equal, they are not. As first world consumers, we have tremendous power. What we collectively choose to buy, or not to buy, can change the course of life and history on this planet."

Wired

According to Forbes.com, Seattle has taken the No. 1 spot in being the most ‘Wired City’ in the US. This of course due to the number cyber-cafes around the city, everywhere you go you can enjoy a great cup of java and connect to the World Wide Web at the same time...

U2 @ the Echo Awards with a Bang!
Enjoy... (Click-on-Pic)

We Are Under Snow

Introducing... Seattle’s winter snow storm. This just happened today, only a few blocks from our place, and more snow is on the way. We are freezing!

Loving your neighbor as yourself?

Check out this beautiful video by Blaine Hogan (artist+actor+designer+writer) at MGHS

World Reaction

Worldwide Reactions to the U.S. Election by NYT

Many abroad embraced Barack Obama as America's next president, proclaiming that America is once again an example for the rest of the world. ::: Watch Video Here :::

Seattle Reaction

Last night...

'UNO'

Chicanos Going to Hell?

So here's a link to the SeattleWeekly column - Ask A Mexican about... well you can read it for yourself. Here's the beginning statement:

'I am a chica struggling with coming out to my parents about my sexual orientation. My family is Catholic and my parents are old-school. While we are very close, I am scared of how badly this can go. My parents have been living in the U.S. about 45 years, and they have adopted some American attitudes about life. What are your thoughts concerning those of us who juggle Catholicism, homosexuality, and old-fashioned (but great) Mexican parents?' (Full-Article)

A Decade Under Chavez

Venezuela expels Human Rights Watch activists last night, after they expose ‘A Decade Under Chavez’ report. “Our expulsion reveals yet again the degree of intolerance of this government,” said Mr. Vivanco.

"Ten years ago, Chávez promoted a new constitution that could have significantly improved human rights in Venezuela. But rather than advancing rights protections, his government has since moved in the opposite direction, sacrificing basic guarantees in pursuit of its own political agenda. "

-- José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director at Human Rights Watch

Once-Upon-A-Time

As we continue to learn about what is to be a ‘Writer’, a ‘Reader’, a ‘Reader of Story’, ‘How to Read Others’ and so on… Allender asked an amazing question during class…Why do all stories have to begin with - Once Upon A Time?
… Once… Upon… A… Time….
Many stories come to mind… some that you wish had never happened, some that bring joy, pain, loss, and adventure.
… Once… Upon… A Time God, Grace & I… went for coffee.

How To Read...

So, in our Hermeneutics class we are re-learning what is ‘The Art of Reading Scripture’ (the postmodern way) – To say the least, it has been a very interesting and engaging time.
The prof. opened the class time with a quote from St. Augustine, and then allowed us to go into group discussion… in a large classroom, and many denominations all mixed together, you can imagine the thoughts and ideas.

“Love, and Do What You Will”
Aurelius Augustinus
Sermon on 1 John 7, 8

Meditation // Graduation

So, my first week of school, and I find myself meditating on… Rap Music.
What? Do I even like Rap? For some reason I have found myself listening to Kanye West lately. Maybe I miss Miami or something, or maybe I like the rawness of Rap’s lyrics at times.
As I met some of my new classmates/ profs/ & faculty... I meditated.

Kanye West // Good Morning

Good morning, look at the valedictorian
Scared of the future while I hop in the Delorean
Scared to face the world, complacent career student
Some people graduate, but we still stupid
They tell you read this, eat this, don’t look around
Just peep this, preach us, teach us, Jesus
Okay, look up now, they done stole your streetness
After all of that, you receive this…
… I guess this is my dissertation
Homie, this shit is basic, welcome to Graduation

To Vote or Not

Check-out this article by McLaren

A 'Postmodern Negro' Perspective on Not Voting

(by Brian McLaren)

O A S I S -- Seattle

What a night, what a show! Live at the WaMu Center - Seattle.
OASIS were at their very best at last night’s concert… same wardrobe, four really cool screens, a new drummer, and ‘Pure-Brit-Rock-N-Roll’. Enjoy!

Baby - Lane

Ok, it appears that everyone decided to have babies in 2008... Well here they are!

My cousin Carlos and his new crew: Carlitos & Sofia Pravia

Marcos & Joshua S. Ruiz

Gerardo's Son - Lucas Leiton

Scribes... in Seattle!

Scribes working on The Saint John's Bible created their own goose-feather quills. Quills are more supple than metal pens and allow the ink to flow freely, producing fine hairlines at the end of strokes.

For a city that apparently is 'the most unchurched city' in the country, there's a lot of cool-spiritual-things going on... by the way, there's a lot of churches in town!
::: Read the Full-Article ::: by the SeattleTimes.com

Air-Raid

So today... around 1:30pm, as we were getting ready to eat some lunch, we began to hear this incrediblly loud noise, navy jets flying over our neighborhood. The Blue Angels, are in town for the AirShow... very cool. - The F/A-18 can reach speeds just under Mach 2, almost twice the speed of sound or about 1,400 MPH -

No Line On The Horizon by U2

Last night an insider said the U2 machine is gearing up for the release of one of the most keenly-awaited albums in recent years...

It's the beautiful day millions of U2 fans around the globe have waited patiently to see for the past four years. Now we can reveal details of the supergroup's long-awaited new album. It is believed to be titled No Line On The Horizon and will be on sale in music stores on November 14... "But the word coming out is that the band is very, very happy with the end product and when U2 are happy it should be quite a piece of work. They're not easy to please." Legendary producer Steve Lillywhite, who has worked with U2 for more than two decades, said the new album had blown him away. ::: Read Full Article ::: by @U2.com