The Record that Changed My Life: Dave Mustaine Discusses AC/DC's 'Let There Be Rock' Posted 08/26/2013 at 12:19pm | by Dave Mustaine

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FROM THE ARCHIVE: Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine chooses (and discusses) the record that changed his life.
AC/DC
Let There Be Rock (1977)
I was 16 or 17 when I got this album. I remember taking it home, putting it on my cheap turntable and dropping the needle down on the vinyl. The first couple of notes of "Overdose" just blew my mind.
The sound of the guitar was so untamed, and it lit a fire inside me to approach the guitar like a weapon. The lore behind Let There Be Rock is that Angus and Malcolm Young would face a Marshall against the wall and crank the sucker all the way up. You can tell the amp was turned up unbelievably loud: you can practically feel Angus' fingerprints rubbing against the strings.
[Singer] Bon Scott instantly became a hero of mine, too, because of the words he was using. I was a teenager and here was this guy singing about blowjobs, overdosing and dating fat chicks! I'm thinking to myself, Well, I haven't had the misfortune of dating fat women yet, but I sure do relate to the rest of it. Bon was singing my song!
The more I got into AC/DC, the more I started to develop as a musician. When I was a really young kind and learning music, I was very influenced by the British Invasion: the Beatles, the Who and the Stones. But when it came to developing my own guitar playing style, it was all about the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
Some people will argue whether or not AC/DC were a part of this new wave, but I do know there was a void between the British Invasion and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, and that AC/DC fell into it. When I think of how my style evolved, it was certainly influenced by bands like AC/DC, Diamond Head and Iron Maiden. If you listen to my style — even though it's sloppier — it contains essences of Jimmy Page, Michael Schenker and Angus Young.
But while Angus was always a hero of mine, I identified more with Malcolm. Rhythm is really important in rock and metal, and taking a percussive approach to the guitar is an art that's vital to the sound of that music. That's what Malcolm brings, and that's why AC/DC is his band.
To this day, I listen to Let There Be Rock and it motivates me. That album marked the defining moment in my life when I made my mind up that I was gonna do this, no matter what.

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Exclusive Song Premiere: "London's Burning" from The Clash's Initial Recording Session in 1976

Newsletter - August 27, 2013

Exclusive Song Premiere: "London's Burning" from The Clash's Initial Recording Session in 1976 Today, GuitarAficionado.com presents the exclusive premiere of a previously unreleased version of "London's Burning" by the Clash. The track, which is included on the band's new deluxe, career-spanning box set, 'Sound System,' is from their first-ever recording session at Beaconsfield Film School in 1976 and was recorded by Julien Temple. Sony Music Entertainment will release 'Sound System' September 10. The box set, which is housed in boombox packaging designed by Paul Simonon of the Clash, contains the band’s five studio albums, all remastered by the Clash; three discs with demos, non-album singles, rarities and B-sides; a DVD with previously unseen footage shot by Julien Temple and Don Letts, original promo videos and live footage; an "owner’s manual" booklet; reprints of the band’s original 'Armagideon Times' fanzine and a new edition curated and designed by Simonon; plus dog tags, badges, stickers and an exclusive Clash poster. On the same day, the Clash will release a new compilation, 'The Clash: Hits Back' (available as 2-CD/3-LP/digital), and 'The Clash: 5 Album Studio Set,' box sets that collect the band's original five studio albums on CD. Read more»

Instagram Censors the Naked Breastfeeding Yoga Mom August 26, 2013 by Patricia-Anne Tom 41

Much to the online community's disbelief, the Instagram account of Amy Woodruff, known as "Naked Yoga Breastfeeding Mom," has been shut down, The Huffington Post reports.
Two years ago, a photo of Woodruff doing yoga while naked and breastfeeding went viral after she posted it on her blog. When BabyCenter recently published an interview with Woodruff in which she discussed the photo, readers flocked to her blog and Instagram account. Her fans on the image-sharing network grew by the thousands in days, but the account was shut down.
To find out how Instagram and Woodruff's fans have responded to the removal of her account, read the whole story on The Huffington Post.

Don’t Think You Can Save a Species? Green Sea Turtles Beg to Differ by Mindy Townsend August 25, 2013 5:30 pm

As a general matter, science can seem really impenetrable to the average lay person. Any given subject synthesizes huge swaths of information and has its own specialized vocabulary. It may seem like us normals have nothing to contribute, but in fact we do, as evidenced by the growing number of citizen science projects. In fact, a recent study published in the journal Marine Biology found that, not only can citizen scientists contribute to the body of scientific knowledge, they can actually help save a species.
Contributing to science seems daunting because this isn’t the 1800s anymore; we’ve progressed so far passed pure observation that it’s sometimes hard to see how a non-professional scientist can participate.
However, Julia Reisser, a PhD student at the University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute, studied how environmental variables affected green sea turtles using observational approaches. In a time when everything is going high tech, Reisser sees value in good, old fashioned observation:

“Several high-tech methods such as genetic analysis and satellite tracking are providing useful information regarding sea turtle ecology,” Ms. Reisser said. “However, observational approaches, extensively used by naturalists in early ecology, still have the potential to fill gaps in our marine ecological knowledge.”

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“Underwater observations such as the ones described in this study could be incorporated to other research programs such Citizen Science projects that involve diving activities,” Ms. Reisser said.

“It could help deliver better management plans to protect sea turtle populations.”

I wasn’t aware of the phenomenon of the term “citizen science“ until a year or so ago, but the concept is much older than that. It’s basically just public collaboration in scientific research. It’s a way for passionate volunteers and amateur scientists to propose and contribute to projects alongside professional scientists. There are dozens of citizen science projects going on all the time. These types of projects benefit everyone involved; the public gets to see what it’s like to study the natural world, and the scientists get to interact and spread the excitement they feel for their field. It’s very cool.
One of the great things about recruiting amateurs to work on a research project is the capacity for gathering information. That’s what we need more of when it comes to green sea turtles. We know that green sea turtles migrate long distances from their feeding grounds to mating grounds, but most of their in-water activity is still a mystery. In Reisser’s study, she and other researchers studied the sea turtle’s shallow water feeding environment. It’s research like this that Reisser believes could easily be incorporated in citizen science projects.
The more people we have on the case, the better. Sea turtles have been on the decline worldwide in large part because they are commercially hunted and their eggs are collected for food. Coastal development has led to loss of habitat, and beachfront lighting disorients turtle hatchlings. Disease, marine pollution and getting caught in commercial fishing nets have also contributed to the species’ decline. The population of green sea turtles around Florida and the Pacific Coast of Mexico are considered endangered under the Endangered Species Act, while other populations are considered threatened.
While there are many threats to the green sea turtle, it’s exciting to know that regular people can potentially do something about it. In fact, there already exists sea turtle citizen science projects, just looking for volunteers.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/dont-think-you-can-save-a-species-green-sea-turtles-beg-to-differ.html#ixzz2d80688gY

Dear Jenni,

Thank you for contacting me regarding the removal of gray wolves from the endangered species list under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). 

As you know, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is primarily responsible for the management of the endangered species list.  In 2009, FWS decided to delist the gray wolf in the northern Rocky Mountains and western Great Lakes regions.  While the Wyoming gray wolf remained on the endangered species list, in August 2012, FWS determined the population had sufficiently recovered and delisted the gray wolf in Wyoming.

The delisting of the gray wolf ultimately means that management of this animal will fall to state wildlife agencies.  FWS will continue to monitor the recovery of these populations and revisit the delisting action at the end of a certain period.  This process will appropriately determine what protections are necessary for conserving the gray wolf population. 

Again, thank you for contacting me. I look forward to continuing our conversation on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SenatorBlunt) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/RoyBlunt) about the important issues facing Missouri and the country. I also encourage you to visit my website (blunt.senate.gov) to learn more about where I stand on the issues and sign-up for my e-newsletter.

Sincere regards,

Roy Blunt
United States Senator

The Chemical Attack in Syria: Implications

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Retired Israeli Lt. Col. Jonathan Halevi, writing at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, notes a couple of likely outcomes of the downward-spiraling tragedy in Syria: first, it’s going to get worse and may continue to involve the use of weapons of mass destruction. Second, Halevi sees a scenario in which the violence could spill over into Israel.

In the regime’s view the war against the popular insurrection and rebel forces is a zero-sum game; giving up the reins of government would likely entail the genocide of the Alawite minority by the Sunni majority. That majority is now led by radical Islamic organizations that mostly share the aim of establishing an Islamist regime in Syria that would implement Shari’a law.

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Author: Stand For Israel | August 26, 2013

Posted in:  SFI Daily Dispatch, Syria

Dear Jenni,

 

Thank you for contacting me regarding Congressman Steve King's amendment to the House Farm Bill.

 

As you know, Congressman King's amendment would affect interstate regulation of livestock production methods.  The legislation would prevent states such as California from requiring livestock producers in another state to comply with their own production standards in order to sell products in that state. 

 

This amendment was included in the House Farm Bill which passed the House of Representatives on July 11th.  The Senate version of the Farm Bill does not include this language.  I hope Congress will quickly move forward with the Farm Bill process and find a way to reconcile the differences between these two bills.  As they do, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind if these provisions are considered.

 

Again, thank you for contacting me. I look forward to continuing our conversation on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SenatorBlunt) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/RoyBlunt) about the important issues facing Missouri and the country. I also encourage you to visit my website (blunt.senate.gov) to learn more about where I stand on the issues and sign-up for my e-newsletter.

Sincere regards,

Roy Blunt
United States Senator