Today the Alabama Senate passed a bill making permits to carry a gun in your car a lifetime permit. With this permit however, they have the ability to take it away from you, if for instance you commit a crime, they will take that permit away from you.
Senator Scott Beason from Gardendale said that this law is for law abiding citizens to be able to protect their families.
In recent events in my own life I have seen this to be a great law to have. I work at Party City in Hoover and we have had a need to worry about our safety lately. The police are of course helping us out...But having a gun could be helpful in a situation that could be dangerous for you. We have to protect ourselves from criminals in anyway possible.
I think this is a great law to have passed. I don't believe guns are the problem..I think the people that are getting the guns illegally or on the side are the problem.
Hopefully we will be able to figure out a solution to this as a nation as soon as possible.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Marcus Foster
Tonight Marcus Foster did not disappoint tonight at WorkPlay! He was energetic and fun! His new songs were wonderful.
His opening acts, The Lone Bellow and Ruston Kelly, were fantastic as well. The Lone Bellow was surprisingly amazing live. I have listened to a few of their songs and thought they were really great, but seeing them live has me sold on them. Ruston Kelly was hilarious and fun.
The show was amazing, and if you weren't there you missed an incredible show. Marcus Foster is going to be in the music business for a long time.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Why is Facebook Full of Red Equal Signs?
This week people have changed their Facebook pictures to that of a red square with an equal sign in the middle. Why was this you ask?
The Human Rights Campaign suggested to everyone to change their profile pictures to this photo as a way to show their support of gay rights.
According to Facebook, around 2.7 million users changed their pictures to the red equal sign. There are many different versions of the equal sign. Here are just a few.
Did you go Red?
The Human Rights Campaign suggested to everyone to change their profile pictures to this photo as a way to show their support of gay rights.
According to Facebook, around 2.7 million users changed their pictures to the red equal sign. There are many different versions of the equal sign. Here are just a few.
Did you go Red?
In This Town, We All Walk at the Same Pace
On Friday, April 5th, Marcus Foster will be playing his first ever show in Alabama at WorkPlay Theater.
Marcus is an amazingly talented individual. He was born and raised in southwest London where he was able to explore not only his musical talents, but his sculpture talent. Marcus attended college at Chelsea College of Art, and then pursued his MA at the Royal College of Art. He was moonlighting as a musician at the local bars and clubs around London. Marcus' sculptures have been shown in Italy and Greece.
However, after he helped co-write a song that was featured on the Twilight soundtrack in 2008, he gained a large following across the states and Europe. Marcus is an amazingly talented musician and is so entertaining to watch on stage.
I was able to see Marcus play live in September 2012 for the first time. It was just him and his keyboard player, Jack Standen, and I was completely blown away. I have enjoyed Marcus' unique sound for about a year and a half now and being able to see him preform live was amazing.
Marcus' tour across the US has gotten fantastic reviews from so many people. One girl posted on Facebook, after seeing him in Minnesota, "My favorite part of my Marcus Foster experience here in Minneapolis was the sound check session and having Marcus come over to each table afterwards to say hi and give us posters." Marcus has made VIP tickets available for all of his shows. With a VIP ticket you receive the following: entrance into the sound check, meet and greet with Marcus Foster, a VIP lanyard, and an exclusive photo signed by Marcus.
VIP tickets are $60, but it sounds like it's totally worth it. I myself have bought two VIP tickets, one for me and one for my younger sister. However, general admission tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door.
This isn't a concert you'll want to miss. Marcus Foster is such a sweet guy and his music is amazing. His opening acts include Ruston Kelly and The Lone Bellow. Both are amazing and will be worth attending to hear as well.
To order your tickets to see Marcus Foster, Ruston Kelly, and The Lone Bellow, you need to go here.
To find out more about Marcus Foster you can go to his website or his fan site.
Marcus is an amazingly talented individual. He was born and raised in southwest London where he was able to explore not only his musical talents, but his sculpture talent. Marcus attended college at Chelsea College of Art, and then pursued his MA at the Royal College of Art. He was moonlighting as a musician at the local bars and clubs around London. Marcus' sculptures have been shown in Italy and Greece.
However, after he helped co-write a song that was featured on the Twilight soundtrack in 2008, he gained a large following across the states and Europe. Marcus is an amazingly talented musician and is so entertaining to watch on stage.
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| Photo Courtesy of Kymber Hill |
Marcus' tour across the US has gotten fantastic reviews from so many people. One girl posted on Facebook, after seeing him in Minnesota, "My favorite part of my Marcus Foster experience here in Minneapolis was the sound check session and having Marcus come over to each table afterwards to say hi and give us posters." Marcus has made VIP tickets available for all of his shows. With a VIP ticket you receive the following: entrance into the sound check, meet and greet with Marcus Foster, a VIP lanyard, and an exclusive photo signed by Marcus.
VIP tickets are $60, but it sounds like it's totally worth it. I myself have bought two VIP tickets, one for me and one for my younger sister. However, general admission tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door.
This isn't a concert you'll want to miss. Marcus Foster is such a sweet guy and his music is amazing. His opening acts include Ruston Kelly and The Lone Bellow. Both are amazing and will be worth attending to hear as well.
To order your tickets to see Marcus Foster, Ruston Kelly, and The Lone Bellow, you need to go here.
To find out more about Marcus Foster you can go to his website or his fan site.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Well..
This week I have been focused on Cameron's situation. I feel as though it would be a disrespect to him and his family to post any other news this week. Having known Cam a little bit and having this crime happen so close to home...it just hurts my heart. I hope the killer is found soon.
Here are some links to other website's articles about Cam.
NBC News
MyFox
Birmingham News
Here are some links to other website's articles about Cam.
NBC News
MyFox
Birmingham News
Heartbreaking
On March 5, 2013 a Shelby County teen left his family's home in the middle of the night and never returned. Cameron McGlothan was found on the side of a county road in Sycamore on March 12, 2013. A couple days later on the 14th the body was identified as Cameron's.
Cameron was 19 years old and a 2011 graduate from Chelsea High School. I had the opportunity to spend time with Cam, as he was called by friends, on the sidelines of football games. He was always a nice kid and fun to talk to. My heart hurts so much for his family and friends. Nobody should have to go through this.
Talladega County Sheriff's department is working with the Shelby County Sheriff's department to solve this crime. The crime is being called a homicide. I hope that they will be able to find the person responsible for this. Cam's family and friends deserve that closure.
A Facebook page has been set up in memory of Cam and can be found here.
ABC 33/40 has an article on their webpage with more information here.
Cameron was 19 years old and a 2011 graduate from Chelsea High School. I had the opportunity to spend time with Cam, as he was called by friends, on the sidelines of football games. He was always a nice kid and fun to talk to. My heart hurts so much for his family and friends. Nobody should have to go through this.
Talladega County Sheriff's department is working with the Shelby County Sheriff's department to solve this crime. The crime is being called a homicide. I hope that they will be able to find the person responsible for this. Cam's family and friends deserve that closure.
A Facebook page has been set up in memory of Cam and can be found here.
ABC 33/40 has an article on their webpage with more information here.
RIP Cam. You may be gone but you'll never be forgotten.
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| Photo courtesy of Cameron's Memorial Page |
Friday, March 8, 2013
Facebook...Your Grandma's Social Networking Site?
According to recent studies, teens are losing their interest in Facebook. Why is this?
Because, not only are their friends on there now so are their Grandparents, Parents, Aunts, Uncles, Etc. Instead of being able to do and say whatever they want, teenagers now have to be careful as to what they post because their families will see it.
CNN.com had an interesting article about this which can be found here.
Personally, I don't mind my grandparents, mom, and aunts and uncles on Facebook and being my friend. I think this helps lead kids to being able to make good choices on what they post on the popular social media site. Companies are now looking at our Facebook accounts to see what we are actually like. If we post something about being drunk the night before and hungover while at work/school the next day that is going to look bad on us. We have to be careful with what we put online. Once it is out there, we cannot take it back. A lot of kids in this generation do not understand that. Having to answer to parents about an inappropriate post will help them to see what they should be doing.
Because, not only are their friends on there now so are their Grandparents, Parents, Aunts, Uncles, Etc. Instead of being able to do and say whatever they want, teenagers now have to be careful as to what they post because their families will see it.
CNN.com had an interesting article about this which can be found here.
Personally, I don't mind my grandparents, mom, and aunts and uncles on Facebook and being my friend. I think this helps lead kids to being able to make good choices on what they post on the popular social media site. Companies are now looking at our Facebook accounts to see what we are actually like. If we post something about being drunk the night before and hungover while at work/school the next day that is going to look bad on us. We have to be careful with what we put online. Once it is out there, we cannot take it back. A lot of kids in this generation do not understand that. Having to answer to parents about an inappropriate post will help them to see what they should be doing.
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