an_cat Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I hate this being so inactive. I miss their tour! So I guess I'll start posting news articles as they pop up. I got this one from Interference.com: Bono hopeful about 'breakthrough' in Sudanese peace Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Rock star and activist Bono expressed hope Thursday that a peace agreement could be coming for the Sudanese region of Darfur. "We just got news on this very day that there's a potential breakthrough," Bono said during a speech to the Economic Club of Grand Rapids. "I ask you to pray for their success." Decades of tribal clashes over land and water in Darfur erupted into large-scale violence in early 2003, with rebels demanding regional autonomy. The central government is accused of responding by unleashing militias upon civilians, a charge that Sudan denies. At least 180,000 people have been killed and more than 2 million have been forced to flee their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Sudanese rebels cautiously welcomed U.S.-backed proposals to salvage a peace agreement for Darfur on Thursday. The international community urged them to finally accept the deal. About 2,000 people attended the sold-out annual dinner, which was open only to club members and their guests. Tickets cost $150 each. Past speakers include former Secretary of State Colin Powell. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/celebrities/3842771.html ++++++++++++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an_cat Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Oh, and incase you don't all know, Bono's been listed as one of the top 100 people who shape our world in Time Magazine! :nice: It was a very nice write up by Jesse Helmes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an_cat Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONO (and Jordan!):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an_cat Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Wow. Bump. No love for the B-Man on his b-day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisa Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I hate this being so inactive. I miss their tour! So I guess I'll start posting news articles as they pop up. I got this one from Interference.com: Bono hopeful about 'breakthrough' in Sudanese peace Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Rock star and activist Bono expressed hope Thursday that a peace agreement could be coming for the Sudanese region of Darfur. "We just got news on this very day that there's a potential breakthrough," Bono said during a speech to the Economic Club of Grand Rapids. "I ask you to pray for their success." Decades of tribal clashes over land and water in Darfur erupted into large-scale violence in early 2003, with rebels demanding regional autonomy. The central government is accused of responding by unleashing militias upon civilians, a charge that Sudan denies. At least 180,000 people have been killed and more than 2 million have been forced to flee their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Sudanese rebels cautiously welcomed U.S.-backed proposals to salvage a peace agreement for Darfur on Thursday. The international community urged them to finally accept the deal. About 2,000 people attended the sold-out annual dinner, which was open only to club members and their guests. Tickets cost $150 each. Past speakers include former Secretary of State Colin Powell. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/celebrities/3842771.html ++++++++++++ I didn't know he was going to be here in Michigan. :( But I send my happiest birthday wishes to Bono!:kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I wasn't here the other day...so happy belayed birthday Mr. Paul Hewson :nice: :kiss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckles Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I wished him all the best on the Keane Forum. He's registered there, you see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug_in_coldplaying Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Bono???????????? omfg,really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green eyes88 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 i just entered this thread to say that i hate mary j blige for ruining One for me... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Just responding to a few earlier posts it was the Argentina shows they taped with 3-D stuff for an Imax movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 i just entered this thread to say that i hate mary j blige for ruining One for me... :( She ruined herself by trying to sing One, but for me One can never be ruined no matter who bruttaly massacres it by trying to cover it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckles Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 i just entered this thread to say that i hate mary j blige for ruining One for me... :( I don't like the version with Mary J. Blige as well. It's better without her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an_cat Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Amen to that. At first I was all "Ok. This is alright, I'll live with it" (the first time I heard it was at the Hurricane Relief show). At the time, I was upset about the way Katrina had been handled, and I felt her anger. I thought it was appropriate in the context, and I related to it. HOWEVER, then I found out that it was actually going to be RECORDED and become a single!?!? I freaked out. I was alright with her screaming the lyrics ONCE, under the circumstances, but not for people who have never heard the original to listen to. Now I hate it. :sick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomSelleck Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 R.E.M or U2? Which do you prefer.......R.E.M. or U2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Coldplay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomSelleck Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Michael Stipe or Bono Who do you prefer....Michael Stipe or Bono? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Chris Martin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an_cat Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 No comparison between the two. But U2's my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomSelleck Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Who the Fuck is he? Is that Gwyneth Paltrow's bitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an_cat Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 lmfao. i edited this because it's actually not that annoying of a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what--if Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 I love both, but definitely U2 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 U2 by a country mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Bono by a country mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swallowedinthesea Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 R.E.M. by a very significant margin. First band I ever really listened to.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomSelleck Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 You don't know shit. You're probably one of those Thom Yorke lovers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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