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		<title>Erasure releases updated video/version of &#8220;A Little Respect&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erasure has released a remix of "A Little Respect" called the HMI Redux. "In the wake of all the gay bullying and related suicides that have been reported in the US over the past several months, Erasure wanted to do something special to spread a message of tolerance and to raise money for an organisation [...]]]></description>
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<p><div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 234px"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Erasure-Andy_Bell.jpg"><img class="     " title="Andy Bell from Erasure" src="http://mochahochabeachside.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/300px-Erasure-Andy_Bell.jpg" alt="Andy Bell from Erasure" width="224" height="278" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Image via Wikipedia</p></div></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a class="zem_slink" title="Erasure" rel="homepage" href="http://erasureinfo.com">Erasure</a> has released a remix of "<a class="zem_slink" title="A Little Respect" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Little_Respect">A Little Respect</a>" called the HMI Redux. "In the wake of all the gay <a class="zem_slink" title="Bullying" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullying">bullying</a> and related suicides that have been reported in the US over the past several months, Erasure wanted to do something special to spread a message of tolerance and to raise money for an organisation that engages in the fight on a daily basis and, because it has become something of a <a class="zem_slink" title="LGBT rights by country or territory" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_by_country_or_territory">gay rights</a> anthem over the years, it seemed only fitting to release a brand new version of A Little Respect." (erasureinfo.com)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Personally, I think the new version of the song/video is awesome.  The video features individuals and students from around the area surrounding the <a class="zem_slink" title="Hetrick-Martin Institute" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hetrick-Martin_Institute">Hetrick-Martin Institute</a> (hence "HMI" Redux), the home of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Harvey Milk High School" rel="homepage" href="http://www.hmi.org/default.aspx">Harvey Milk High School</a>, and focuses on the respect and love of the <a class="zem_slink" title="Gay community" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_community">LGBT community</a>.  Personally, as a strong proponent of <a class="zem_slink" title="LGBT" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT">LGBTQ</a> rights, I love this video, both for the message that the song brings with its anthem of respect, tolerance, and love, and for its videography... particularly the blacklight-driven scenes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">So, check it out, and enjoy "A Little Respect (HMI Redux)".</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><p><a href="http://mochahochabeachside.com/2010/12/erasure-releases-updated-videoversion-of-a-little-respect/"><em>Click here to view video.</em></a></p></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Be sure to check out some of Erasure's best work... The compilation albums (Total POP!, both the two and four disc sets), and the studio albums (I Say, I Say, I Say is my favorite of all time so far, but "Wonderland" is their first ever, and is truly excellent) that I list below are something everyone should have.  At the very least, anyone that so much as somewhat enjoys Erasure should have Total POP! in their repetoire.  I recommend the four disc set, which includes live performances, and a ton of rarities.  All below link to Amazon.com.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Total-Pop-First-Hits-Set/dp/B001O7JHJ8%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJFA77BWTEH6XDTZQ%26tag%3Dmocbeasid-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001O7JHJ8"><img src="http://mochahochabeachside.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/511VyipBhkL._SL75_.jpg" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Total-Pop-First-Hits-Set/dp/B001O7JHJ8%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJFA77BWTEH6XDTZQ%26tag%3Dmocbeasid-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001O7JHJ8"><br />
Total Pop! The First 40 Hits (2 CD Set)<br />
</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wonderland-Erasure/dp/B000002L8N%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJFA77BWTEH6XDTZQ%26tag%3Dmocbeasid-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000002L8N"><img src="http://mochahochabeachside.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/51Z4WPZZCBL._SL75_.jpg" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wonderland-Erasure/dp/B000002L8N%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJFA77BWTEH6XDTZQ%26tag%3Dmocbeasid-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000002L8N"><br />
Wonderland<br />
</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Total-Pop-Deluxe-Box-3CD/dp/B001RUEDIM%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJFA77BWTEH6XDTZQ%26tag%3Dmocbeasid-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001RUEDIM"><img src="http://mochahochabeachside.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/510gfF6-GdL._SL75_.jpg" alt="" /></a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Total-Pop-Deluxe-Box-3CD/dp/B001RUEDIM%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJFA77BWTEH6XDTZQ%26tag%3Dmocbeasid-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001RUEDIM"><br />
Total Pop! Deluxe Box (3CD/1 DVD)<br />
</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/I-Say-Erasure/dp/B000000WZI%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJFA77BWTEH6XDTZQ%26tag%3Dmocbeasid-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000000WZI"><img src="http://mochahochabeachside.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/51ATmRQGIeL._SL75_.jpg" alt="" /><br />
</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/I-Say-Erasure/dp/B000000WZI%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJFA77BWTEH6XDTZQ%26tag%3Dmocbeasid-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000000WZI">I Say I Say</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Iggy, the up and coming Keyboard Cat, can be seen here practicing his dexterity on his owner's IPAD:]]></description>
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		<title>Medley of current TV Theme Songs&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This guy is amazing... I say "this guy" when it appears to be two guys in the video. If you look very, very closely, you can tell it's an edited video, and it is really one guy. Well, I won't stake my life on it, but I'll wager my pride. Regardless, this guy (or these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">This guy is amazing... I say "this guy" when it appears to be two guys in the video. If you look very, very closely, you can tell it's an edited video, and it is really one guy. Well, I won't stake my life on it, but I'll wager my pride. Regardless, this guy (or these guys) go through 22 of your favorite TV theme songs in around 7 minutes (list after the cut). Pretty good transitions, and pretty good playing, as well, especially for some songs that don't transpose to keyboard and guitar. And so, withour further ado...</p>
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List of theme songs...<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(0*60+01);return false;" href="#">0:01</a> <a class="zem_slink" title="Two and a Half Men" rel="imdb" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369179/">Two and a Half Men</a><br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(0*60+22);return false;" href="#">0:22</a> The <a class="zem_slink" title="The Simpsons" rel="imdb" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096697/">Simpsons</a><br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(0*60+36);return false;" href="#">0:36</a> O.C<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(1*60+00);return false;" href="#">1:00</a> Naruto<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(1*60+11);return false;" href="#">1:11</a> <a class="zem_slink" title="Family Guy" rel="imdb" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182576/">Family Guy</a><br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(1*60+41);return false;" href="#">1:41</a> Married with Children<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(1*60+57);return false;" href="#">1:57</a> Cheers<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(2*60+16);return false;" href="#">2:16</a> That 70's Show<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(2*60+41);return false;" href="#">2:41</a>? Big Love<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(2*60+58);return false;" href="#">2:58</a> Freaks and Geeks<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(3*60+18);return false;" href="#">3:18</a> <a class="zem_slink" title="Malcolm in the Middle" rel="imdb" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0212671/">Malcolm in the Middle</a><br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(3*60+35);return false;" href="#">3:35</a> X-Files<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(3*60+55);return false;" href="#">3:55</a> Firefly<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(4*60+09);return false;" href="#">4:09</a> The Office<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(4*60+24);return false;" href="#">4:24</a> The <a class="zem_slink" title="The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" rel="imdb" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098800/">Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</a><br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(4*60+44);return false;" href="#">4:44</a> Scrubs<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(4*60+54);return false;" href="#">4:54</a> True Blood<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(5*60+27);return false;" href="#">5:27</a> <a class="zem_slink" title="Charles in Charge" rel="imdb" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086681/">Charles in Charge</a><br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(5*60+38);return false;" href="#">5:38</a> The <a class="zem_slink" title="Big Bang" rel="wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang">Big Bang Theory</a><br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(5*60+55);return false;" href="#">5:55</a> How I Met Your Mother<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(6*60+05);return false;" href="#">6:05</a> Mission? Impossible<br />
<a onclick="yt.www.watch.player.seekTo(6*60+14);return false;" href="#">6:14</a> Friends</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image via CrunchBase Signups -- Stats « WordPress.com. Maks me wonder what happened to cause that spike around the 10th of November.  That's a big jump. From approximately 20,000 to approximatel 65,000 for one day. O_o  Perhaps an over-zealous spam bot managed to break through their systems...  but still, a difference of 45,000 accounts? I'll [...]]]></description>
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<p>Maks me wonder what happened to cause that spike around the 10th of November.  That's a big jump. From approximately 20,000 to approximatel 65,000 for one day. O_o  Perhaps an over-zealous spam bot managed to break through their systems...  but still, a difference of 45,000 accounts? I'll be there's a great story behind that.  I'd save the image and host it here so it would keep a month had passed since that day, but the stats display is in Flash, and - quite honestly - I don't feel like tracking down how to generate the image in a saveble format.  I'm sending an email to WordPress to see if they care to guess about it *shrug*. I'm honestly just curious, myself.</p>
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