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progmetaldan said:
Ah, didn't see this, yeah I'm all good, different state... Cheers anyway. :)



Wanna borrow mine for the weekend brutha? :p

Pretty crazy land ours is though, we've had 5 weeks or non-stop rain up north, causing flooding etc. which has almost gone without mention, because then down south we've had a couple of weeks of 40+ degrees Celsius, and some idiots decide it'd be a good time to light a few fires... I'd definately have to agree with PM K-Rudd when he wants to charge them with 'Mass-murder'... :mad: Just terrible, whole towns have just disappeared off the map, they reckon there'll probably be over 200 deaths by the time they're able to get in and find everyone... :(
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Glad everybody is accounted for....HORRIBLE situation in Oz, and I agree 110% with your PM wanting to charge them with mass murder.....fucktards!
 
"Enlightened" seems to be one of those big words that people throw around haphazardly, perhaps with differing definitions derived from disparate generational viewpoints. I'm interested to know what this word means and how a country full of such people would make for a better society...
 
Well I know here in Canada during hot and humid summers its against the law to have fires for that reason. If its the same everywhere else in the world, fucking idiots. Im all for those mass murder charges!

PS: Yes Canada does have summer, its not snow and igloos 24/7. Brb gotta feed the polar bears!!
 
Here in NM, they've taken to charging culprits with the costs to put out any fires they set. That, of course, does nothing for any lives that may have been lost due to their negligence/bad intentions. I do agree the PM should hold them accountable for their actions, particularly the lives lost to those actions.
 
While I'm definitely not defending the actions of whoever did set the fire that caused such a catastrophe. I doubt the firestarters had the intention of killing hundreds of people, the charges would be mass manslaughter if anything.
 
Swabs said:
While I'm definitely not defending the actions of whoever did set the fire that caused such a catastrophe. I doubt the firestarters had the intention of killing hundreds of people, the charges would be mass manslaughter if anything.
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Arson would indicate it was intentionally set, that's what arson is.
If it was a campfire or such that got out of control, they wouldn't be using the term "arson". Not trying to be a dick, and maybe someone closer to the scene can fill us in. Maybe someone intentionally tried to burn someone's house down, and it got out of control. It's still arson, and they should still be charged with murder, IMO, anyway. If you are drunk behind the wheel, and you kill someone in an auto accident, you get charged with some degree of murder or manslaughter, you don't just get charged with drunk driving...
 
Swabs said:
While I'm definitely not defending the actions of whoever did set the fire that caused such a catastrophe. I doubt the firestarters had the intention of killing hundreds of people, the charges would be mass manslaughter if anything.
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When there's been weeks of 40+ degrees Celsius, and you're in the Aussie bush which has so much dry scrub which is borderline waiting to spontaneously combust, there's not too many likely alternative outcomes to lighting a fire on a 45 degree day with gale force winds...
 
Holy shit...

For Immediate Release
February 13th 2009


DREAM THEATER’S “PROGRESSIVE NATION 2009” TO TOUR NORTH AMERICA IN JULY/AUG WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION AND BEARDFISH

New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their PROGRESSIVE NATION tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/Aug 2009.

In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year’s package will feature the outstanding musicianship of ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA as well as two incredibly talented imports from Sweden: PAIN OF SALVATION and BEARDFISH.

PROGRESSIVE NATION was created by DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and its successful inaugural run in 2008 also featured OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and THREE.

Portnoy once again hand-picked all of the bands for the 2009 bill based on their diversity and musicality. He comments: “This year’s lineup is so exciting for me. Every band is bringing something very unique to the package to create an incredibly well rounded musical experience. I am just as excited to be watching all the bands from the side of the stage as I am to be performing with mine in the center of it!”

Fresh on the heels of his Grammy win, Dweezil Zappa is pleased to announce his plans to join forces with Dream Theater as part of the Progressive Nation 2009 tour: "It's no secret that I started ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA with the intention to diversify and expand the audience for my father's music. I figured I'd probably have to do it one concert at a time. Playing with DREAM THEATER on the PROGRESSIVE NATION tour is a great way to accomplish that goal. Music fans who are seeking something to challenge their senses should definitely consider attending this great bill."

Portnoy adds, “It is an absolute honor for me to have ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA on board. Frank Zappa is one of my all-time biggest heroes and his music practically invented the term ‘progressive’. Dweezil is doing an amazing job carrying on the tradition of his father’s daring spirit and like his dad, has surrounded himself with a band of jaw-dropping, incredible musicians”

Sweden’s PAIN OF SALVATION will bring their unique brand of cutting-edge progressive metal to PN09. Vocalist/Guitarist Daniel Gildenlow comments: “We are truly very happy to be part of the PN09 tour, and to be back in the States again and bring all the sweat and flesh to our music and our well deserving American fans. We feel honored to have been asked.”

Gildenlow also joked, “Actually, Mike has been on our backs now for two years in what we believe to be a personal campaign, bordering on harassment, to make us come over. So when he asked us about PN09, it was a joy to finally be able to say yes. And if Mike didn't give up on us, then hopefully America hasn't either.”

Vocalist/Keyboardist Rikard Sjöblom of BEARDFISH is equally excited: "When we read on a website that Mike Portnoy had our album "Sleeping in Traffic Part 1" among his favorite releases of 2007, we just couldn't believe it and we were really happy about it! And now we once again gasp for air since we've been asked to join PROGRESSIVE NATION 2009 together with DREAM THEATER (one of the biggest bands in this genre today!), PAIN OF SALVATION (hey, fellow Swedes!!!) and ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA (being a HUGE Zappa fan myself, I think this is really cool!). Since we've only played the US once before we simply can't wait to come over and rock out!"

PROGRESSIVE NATION will be the first North American tour for DREAM THEATER in support of their newest Roadrunner Records release which is slated for a June 2009 release.

For more information, including dates to be announced soon, visit:
www.progressivenation2009.com (coming soon)
www.dreamtheater.net
www.myspace.com/dreamtheater



...Awesome.
 
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That's the poster, personally I'm a little shocked that DT are above Zappa plays Zappa.
 
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