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Archie Gates wrote:

I'm of two minds of about giving to this relief. On the one hand, I gave some money a couple weeks ago, and I'm sure many of you did too, and that's great, I'm not in any way criticizing people giving, it's a good heart. But on the other hand, Asia is home to thousands or more millionaires. How many times I've read stories like some Shanghai real estate developer has 8 rolls royces, each named after different Smurfs. That is made up but it is really not as far from reality as you might imagine. My point is that this should be Asia's moment to step up to the plate and show they are capable of organizing among themselves and contributing lots of money from those who have. Is that going on? If so, I haven't heard much about it. Maybe it's the fault of the news organizations not reporting if that is being done.

Also, I almost puked last night when I saw Connie Seleca and that square jawed blond guy who I forget his name, in Asia using the Tsunami relief situation as a way to be relevant again and get their faces on TV. That is becoming increasingly common it seems, even among politicians. There was a credible report that Bill Frist told a photographer to make sure to get some devastation in the shot when the guy was taking his picture in Indonesia.

As to John Mayer saying Oh Shit, who cares. The people this is helping mostly don't speak english anyway. I don't think some bereft mother who lost her 3 children to the Tsunami is going to mind if some American singer said an expletive on TV.

Author:	Goldie [ Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:43 am ]
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I posted in tv but not alot of people go into tv and since this deals with a worldwide event ( and deals with movie, music, tv and non-entertainment people ), I am posting it here in the water cooler. The mods can lock or leave open. Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope NBC 4 Jan 15 08:00pm 120 Mins. Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Lenny Kravitz and Kenny Chesney are scheduled to perform; Halle Berry, Kevin Spacey, Usher and George Clooney are to appear; funds raised benefit tsunami survivors in Asia. Original Airdate: January 15, 2005.

Author:	Goldie [ Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:17 am ]
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Just saw a report on this on the morning news show. Before I saw this, I didn't think much about it. Consideing that the US gov't aid is 350 million and US people have given close to 500 million. Anyway, they said this show is for keeping the thought alive of how much more is still going to be needed in the future. ----------- On the show, they talked about musical performances from London, NY and LA. Some of the people they mentioned include Elton John, Madonna, Nelly, Norah Jones, etc. And the others on the show, some will be answering phones as with the similar 9/11 one. ---------- Mainly this idea was started by George Clooney and supports the Red Cross.

Author:	xXVincentxX [ Sat Jan 15, 2005 2:09 pm ]
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This is awesome, a lot of amazing performers. It's really cool to see Madonna helping out.

Author:	Algren [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:35 am ]
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What celebrities were there exactly?

Author:	Alex Y. [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:07 pm ]
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With Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood the first two celebrities to make speeches, it felt like they were implicitly promoting Million Dollar Baby.

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Author:	Rod [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:13 pm ]
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Madonna's performance of Imagine was actually pretty great Jay Leno was so wrong for this though! annnnoying

Author:	torrino [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:15 pm ]
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Apparently, John Mayer said "Oh, Shit" in the middle of his performance. That's a hellovalottarespect, Mayer. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13083-2005Jan16.html - David Bauder wrote: The benefit wasn't without a glitch: Singer John Mayer uttered an expletive that got on the air even though NBC was using a five-second delay to protect against such things.

Author:	Algren [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:19 pm ]
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Was Arnold or Sly there?

Author:	Rod [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:20 pm ]
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torrino wrote: Apparently, John Mayer said "Oh, Shit" in the middle of his performance. That's a hellovalottarespect, Mayer. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13083-2005Jan16.html - David Bauder wrote: The benefit wasn't without a glitch: Singer John Mayer uttered an expletive that got on the air even though NBC was using a five-second delay to protect against such things. Hmm...I think, as always, they edited that out for teh WEst Coast.

Author:	torrino [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:20 pm ]
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Algren wrote: Was Arnold or Sly there? Wow. Who cares?

Author:	neo_wolf [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 5:15 pm ]
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Bill O'Reilly was there.

Author:	makeshift [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:59 pm ]
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Algren wrote: Was Arnold or Sly there? Coming from anyone else, i'd think this was a joke.

Author:	A. G. [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:44 pm ]
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I'm of two minds of about giving to this relief. On the one hand, I gave some money a couple weeks ago, and I'm sure many of you did too, and that's great, I'm not in any way criticizing people giving, it's a good heart. But on the other hand, Asia is home to thousands or more millionaires. How many times I've read stories like some Shanghai real estate developer has 8 rolls royces, each named after different Smurfs. That is made up but it is really not as far from reality as you might imagine. My point is that this should be Asia's moment to step up to the plate and show they are capable of organizing among themselves and contributing lots of money from those who have. Is that going on? If so, I haven't heard much about it. Maybe it's the fault of the news organizations not reporting if that is being done. Also, I almost puked last night when I saw Connie Seleca and that square jawed blond guy who I forget his name, in Asia using the Tsunami relief situation as a way to be relevant again and get their faces on TV. That is becoming increasingly common it seems, even among politicians. There was a credible report that Bill Frist told a photographer to make sure to get some devastation in the shot when the guy was taking his picture in Indonesia. As to John Mayer saying Oh Shit, who cares. The people this is helping mostly don't speak english anyway. I don't think some bereft mother who lost her 3 children to the Tsunami is going to mind if some American singer said an expletive on TV.

Author:	Goldie [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:49 pm ]
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Archie Gates wrote: I'm of two minds of about giving to this relief. On the one hand, I gave some money a couple weeks ago, and I'm sure many of you did too, and that's great, I'm not in any way criticizing people giving, it's a good heart. But on the other hand, Asia is home to thousands or more millionaires. How many times I've read stories like some Shanghai real estate developer has 8 rolls royces, each named after different Smurfs. That is made up but it is really not as far from reality as you might imagine. My point is that this should be Asia's moment to step up to the plate and show they are capable of organizing among themselves and contributing lots of money from those who have. Is that going on? If so, I haven't heard much about it. Maybe it's the fault of the news organizations not reporting if that is being done. Also, I almost puked last night when I saw Connie Seleca and that square jawed blond guy who I forget his name, in Asia using the Tsunami relief situation as a way to be relevant again and get their faces on TV. That is becoming increasingly common it seems, even among politicians. There was a credible report that Bill Frist told a photographer to make sure to get some devastation in the shot when the guy was taking his picture in Indonesia. As to John Mayer saying Oh Shit, who cares. The people this is helping mostly don't speak english anyway. I don't think some bereft mother who lost her 3 children to the Tsunami is going to mind if some American singer said an expletive on TV. Is she still with that accomplished and talent composer and performer of ELEVATOR music, John Tesh ( of Entertainment Tonight fame with Mary Hart.) ](*,)

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Author:	Algren [ Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:37 pm ]
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torrino wrote: Algren wrote: Was Arnold or Sly there? Wow. Who cares? I only asked a question, only because youre a mod, there is no need to rude.