Aerosmith plays free outdoor concert in Boston

BOSTON (AP) ? Thousands of Aerosmith fans watched the band perform on Monday in front of the building in Boston where they once lived.

People hung out windows, crowded fire escapes and stood on roofs on Commonwealth Avenue to watch a free concert meant to encourage voting and promote the band's new album, which comes out Tuesday, Election Day.

The band played songs including "Walk this Way," ''Sweet Emotion" and some from their new album, "Music from Another Dimension!"

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was among those at the show, getting on stage with other football team officials after the band arrived in an amphibious tour vehicle.

The caravan of seven duck boats, with the band riding in "Beantown Betty," shut down city streets as a police escort led the way from TD Garden arena to 1325 Commonwealth Ave.

Some fans lined streets to wave to the band as their caravan rolled past landmarks including Boston Common and City Hall, and many skipped work or school to go the show.

Boston University student Becca Emmetts, who lives in Aerosmith's former building, sent a friend to her physics class with this message explaining her tardiness: "Aerosmith was playing on my front stoop."

Angela Menino, wife of Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, presented band members with street signs commemorating their old address and a city plaque that will be mounted in front of the building.

It says Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Joey Kramer, and Tom Hamilton lived in the building's second story in the 1970s, and that it was there the "The Bad Boys of Boston" got their start in rock music.

A track on Aerosmith's self-titled album called "Movin' Out" was about moving out of the apartment. But Monday, the rock stars were happy to be back in their old digs.

Building resident Melissa Morrissey snapped a photo of Tyler as the front man came in the building minutes before Aerosmith got on a stage in the back of an 18-wheeler.

"I got a sick picture of him blowing a kiss," the 23-year-old pharmacy student said. "Want to see it?"

Morrissey said she'd already planned to vote and buy the band's new release, but Monday's show was something special.

"It's just really, really cool that they came back to where they started to show their appreciation," she said.

The show caused transportation disruptions with a trolley service suspension, road closures and parking bans, but police said the show went off without any major hitches.

"Everything was fantastic. The logistics worked out well," Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief Dan Linskey said after watching people of all ages rock along with the band's music.

"It was great. Who doesn't love Aerosmith?" Linskey said.

"I think we've all been on a treadmill with Aerosmith getting us through the final minutes," he added.

And with U.S. political races entering their final hours Monday, Aerosmith ended its Election Day Eve show by blasting the crowd with red, white and blue confetti.

Later, band members also made imprints of their hands in squares of wet cement, which the city plans to plant in front of the rockers' old Boston home.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/aerosmith-plays-free-outdoor-concert-boston-183835210.html

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Bono on Business | The Washington Institute

?New York, New York, New York
New York, New York, New York?

It?s hard not to hear Bono and his band singing their song, walking through the streets of New York. So many people??Irish, Italians, Jews and Hispanics, religious nuts, political fanatics? ?from so many places, each one with longings and loves trying to make sense of life.

At our best we are pilgrims, whether our streets are New York or Los Angeles, Charlottesvile or Shafter. We dream and we hope, we pray and we work, wondering what the day will bring, what our lives will mean. Did we get it right? Have we seen clearly? Clayfooted as we are, none of us ever do, completely. That is even true of Bono.

This past week Forbes told a story of a recent conference where Bono said that it is ??a humbling thing for me? to realize the importance of capitalism and entrepreneurialism in philanthropy, particularly as someone who ?got into this as a righteous anger activist with all the cliches.??

?Job creators and innovators are just the key, and aid is just a bridge,? he told an audience of 200 leading technology entrepreneurs and investors at the F.ounders tech conference in Dublin. ?We see it as startup money, investment in new countries. A humbling thing was to learn the role of commerce.?

On the train home from New York, after a weekend with a group of people who together are committed to the renewing of the world, each a visionary for vocations of every kind?whether in the worlds of banking and finance, in the arts and politics, in the church and the academy, or as entrepreneurs who pour themselves out in pursuit of dreams for the marketplaces of this world ?I found myself thinking of Bono?s acknowledgement that he is still learning about the world and his place in it.

Long one of my heroes, pilgrim that he is, Bono is finding his way into a richer vision of vocation. Musician he is, even a rock star. But he has given years now to pressing the politicians of the world to care about Africa, which has been very important work. Because advocacy matters, speaking with passion and persistence about things that are important for the way the world turns out. But business matters too?not because business is itself a good, but that business born of habits of heart that are true and right is critical for the common good. One of the streets of New York, Wall Street, is iconic for many reasons, but of late it is more known for doing business for the worst of reasons, unmitigated, short=sighted greed, and when happens, everyone in the whole world suffers.

With a deepening maturity, Bono now sees that the ?biggest killer disease of them all is corruption. It kills more kids than AIDs, TB and malaria. Right now in Africa we spend time with groups in civil society, with groups who are using technology to inform themselves better on what governments are doing and holding them to account.?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2012/10/22/bonos-humbling-realizations-about-aid-capitalism-and-nerds/

What we believe about the world shapes the way we live in the world, and that has consequence for the world, for blessing and for curse. Faith forms vocation which forms culture. That is as true for materialists as it is for Maoists, as true for Hindus as it is for Christians.

I think it might have been a grace for Bono to have listened in our conversation, still learning as he is. Formed by his own deep and honest faith, his instincts are right, seeing his vocation this way, ?I write songs. I just hope that when the day is done, I?ve been able to tear a corner off of the darkness.? Words to live by, really, for all of us. They are as true for musicians and their music as they are for people whose businesses nourish the common good? and they are as true on the streets of New York as on the streets of Nairobi.

Source: http://www.washingtoninst.org/2783/bono-on-business-2/

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Nebraska beats Michigan St 28-24 on last-second TD

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) ? Taylor Martinez lofted a pass up the right sideline toward Kenny Bell. Darqueze Dennard was back in coverage, the ball fell incomplete ? and a flag was thrown for pass interference.

"The only thing I can tell you is he was holding my left arm down," Bell said. "Was I expecting a flag? No, just because we don't get too many flags that often. I mean, Big Ten is tough on the perimeter as far as how physical it gets, and they're pretty lenient, so no, I wasn't expecting it."

Nebraska took advantage of that Michigan State penalty, beating the Spartans 28-24 when Martinez threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jamal Turner with 6 seconds left Saturday night. The call on Dennard gave the 21st-ranked Cornhuskers first down at the 5 with 17 seconds left ? they would have had to settle for a tying field goal attempt if the incompletion had stood.

Turner's touchdown capped a thrilling comeback in which the Cornhuskers scored two touchdowns in the final 7:02. Nebraska (7-2, 4-1) remains tied with Michigan atop the Big Ten Legends Division ? and beat the Wolverines head to head.

"I can't believe that I won the game," said Turner, a sophomore. "I've been dreaming about this my whole life."

It was the third time this season in conference play that Nebraska rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half.

Le'Veon Bell ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns for Michigan State (5-5, 2-4).

Martinez rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns, becoming Nebraska's career leader in total offense. He also threw three interceptions, but was still standing at the end.

"Early on in the game, I took a few shots to my head," Martinez said. "We just keep fighting."

Nebraska is unbeaten in seven meetings with Michigan State, but the Cornhuskers never led this one until the end, after they took over at their own 20 with 1:20 remaining and went 80 yards in nine plays.

Martinez kept the drive alive with a 38-yard completion to Kyler Reed to the Michigan State 20 on fourth-and-10. On third down from the 20, Martinez threw toward Kenny Bell, but Dennard was there to reach his right arm out and break up the pass.

It looked like Dennard turned around in plenty of time to make a play on the ball, but he may have impeded Bell's progress with the arm. The flag came out, giving Nebraska a new set of downs.

"There are a lot of calls I would like to take a look at," Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi said. "Who am I to judge? It didn't look good."

Martinez found Turner on an out pattern at the left edge of the end zone.

Dennard's penalty wasn't the only one that cost Michigan State. With the score 24-14, Dennard intercepted a pass at his own 4 and weaved his way back for what looked like a long touchdown return. It was nullified by a personal foul during the return on Michigan State's Johnny Adams.

"It's just a bad penalty to have, any way you cut it," Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said. "There were too many unforced penalties on our end that hurt us."

The Spartans ended up having to punt, and Martinez made it 24-21 with his 35-yard touchdown run with 7:02 to play. Less than a minute later, Michigan State was punting again.

The Spartans stopped Nebraska on fourth down near midfield with 3:12 remaining, but the Cornhuskers had timeouts remaining and forced one more punt ? on fourth-and-2 from the Nebraska 39. After a low snap, Mike Sadler kicked the ball into the end zone, giving Nebraska plenty of breathing room to start the winning drive.

Martinez became Nebraska'a career leader in total offense, passing 2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch with a dynamic first half. With Michigan State ahead 7-0 in the first quarter, Martinez faked a handoff to Ameer Abdullah, who was dropped immediately in the backfield.

Martinez kept the ball and took off for a 59-yard run, which set up his 2-yard touchdown pass to Abdullah.

The Spartans took the lead again on a 46-yard scoring pass from Andrew Maxwell to Tony Lippett, who made the catch with three Nebraska defenders in the area. Martinez answered again, getting a nice block from Kenny Bell and turning up the right sideline for a 71-yard touchdown run that made it 14-all in the second quarter.

With the Spartans ahead 17-14 late in the third, Dennard intercepted Martinez's long pass and returned it 30 yards to the Nebraska 38. Le'Veon Bell scored on a 1-yard run 40 seconds into the fourth.

Martinez, a junior, now has 8,166 yards of total offense. Crouch had 7,915.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/nebraska-beats-michigan-st-28-24-last-second-234913896--spt.html

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Issue 2 Could Change Where Tax Dollars Go | 5NEWSOnline.com ...

Posted on: 9:00 pm, November 2, 2012, by Mallory Cooke, updated on: 09:14pm, November 2, 2012

A new poll shows Arkansas voters are undecided about Issue 2 on the November ballot. It is a proposal that would allow cities and counties to use sales taxes to finance bonds for development projects.

?It?s an economic development tool,? said Republican Senator Jake Files, of Fort Smith.

Files sponsored Issue 2. The proposal would allow cities and counties to create tax districts. Files believes the law would bring business and jobs.

?This would provide some infrastructure for retail and entities like that,? said Files. ?You know a Bass Pro Shop, a big hotel.?

After the areas develop, sales tax from the districts would pay off loans.

?It?s not something where I anticipate anybody coming in levying taxes on anything,? said Files.

Files says the bill would not increase sales tax. It comes with restrictions. Opponents see it differently.

?That?s what it is. It?s taking it out of the hands of people to vote on a tax increase and put it in the small minority of board of directors or quorum court or whoever,? said Frank Glidewell, a tea party representative.

5NEWS spoke with the Republican Party of Arkansas and Arkansas Democrats Friday afternoon. Both parties chose not to take a position on Issue 2.

Glidewell believes the proposal would allow cities and counties to operate beyond their means.

?You can?t sell bonds unless you have a revenue stream coming in,? said Glidewell. ?We need to have our money before we start spending it.?

TalkBusiness.net released a new poll numbers this week regarding Issue 2.

35% Yes

35% No

30% Don?t Know

Files is running for the state senate district 8 seat unopposed this election.

Source: http://5newsonline.com/2012/11/02/issue-2-could-change-where-tax-dollars-go/

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Election 2012: Georges St-Pierre or Carlos Condit?

With the election on Tuesday, you're likely sick of campaign commercials. Perhaps you change the channel when they come on, or you start watching shows after you've been recording for a few minutes so you can fast forward, or you start singing Spice Girls songs really loudly over the ads so you don't hear them. (Maybe that's just me.)

But these ads are worth your time. This November, you have to choose between two candidates: Carlos Condit and Georges St-Pierre. Hear first from Carlos Condit, the interim title holder who comes from a political family. Condit's father served as chief of staff under New Mexico governor Bill Richardson.

And now, the long-serving champion: Georges St-Pierre.

Who will you choose? The UFC is running a vote here.

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Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/election-2012-georges-st-pierre-carlos-condit-135910779--mma.html

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The Session #69: The Perfect Beer World: The Brew Site

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Jon

The first Friday of November is upon us and for beer blogging, that means it?s time for another round of The Session! The Session is a collaborative beer blogging project where people from all over write a blog post on a given topic, and the ?host? for the month (who is also the one who selects a topic) will round up all the various posts afterward for easy reading.

This month?s topic is suggested by Jorge of?Brew Beer and Drink It, with the topic ?The Perfect Beer World?:

Ever feel like there are many things in this world that are backwards, upside down, wrong? that just don?t make sense?

Like local craft beer not being considered ?domestic? in the menu of many restaurants in the US?

Or like having a beer that doesn?t taste very good have the largest market share?

? among other things?

? but, hey. This. World. Is. Not. Perfect!

So with that being said? what is something you would like to see change? something that will take us closer to the Perfect Beer World?

The topic is wide open? even if you think that what you want to change for the better is not important or ridiculous? share it!

I suppose there are a lot of ?what if? type answers that could be tossed around here, but I have to start by saying that I think the Beer World is pretty damn good right now: craft beer is on the rise, corporate industrial beer is losing ground, new breweries are opening every month, and (here on the west coast, at least) we have an embarrassment of riches in our choice of quality beer to drink. And things right now only seem to be getting better.

Now, having said that? one of the first things that come to mind when thinking of what I would change to bring out the Perfect Beer World is? lose the beer snobbery. I?m tired of seeing people trash a beer because the brewery ?got too big? or turn their nose up at an American Light Lager or declare a beer the best in the world because it?s the most expensive for no other real reason than they?re being a snob.

Look?be a beer geek, but don?t be a beer snob. Try (and respect) all beer; if you don?t like a beer, fine, as long as you?ve actually tried it and formed a real opinion based on its merits. But never think you?re too good for a beer. That will definitely help get us to a Perfect Beer World.

Beyond that, I would love to see a lot more people get into homebrewing and learning how easy it is to make beer?and by extension, I would definitely like to see many more small breweries open up across this country, especially in the underserved regions, and help educate people about how good fresh, locally-brewed beer can be.

I want to see the corporate interests taken out of beer: I have no problem with breweries growing and running their business as, well, a business. But when you look at the corporate bottom line that is more concerned with profits and shareholder growth than the beer?this is a great reference article for this?that needs to go away. There can still be Budweiser, but does there really need to be a ruthless international corporate machine churning it out with an eye only for profit?

(The correct answer, of course, is no.)

If all of these came true? We?d be pretty close to that Perfect Beer World in my book. What about yours?

Source: http://www.thebrewsite.com/session-69-perfect-beer-world/

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