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

 

 

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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!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONO (and Jordan!):D

 

 

 

Wow.

 

Bump.

 

 

No love for the B-Man on his b-day?

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

 

 

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I didn't know he was going to be here in Michigan.

:(

 

But I send my happiest birthday wishes to Bono!:kiss:

I wasn't here the other day...so happy belayed birthday Mr. Paul Hewson :nice: :kiss:

I wished him all the best on the Keane Forum. He's registered there, you see.

Bono???????????? omfg,really?

i just entered this thread to say that i hate mary j blige for ruining One for me... :(

Just responding to a few earlier posts it was the Argentina shows they taped with 3-D stuff for an Imax movie.

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.

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!

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:

R.E.M or U2?

 

Which do you prefer.......R.E.M. or U2?

Coldplay!

Michael Stipe or Bono

 

Who do you prefer....Michael Stipe or Bono?

Chris Martin!

No comparison between the two.

 

 

 

But U2's my favorite.

Who the Fuck is he? Is that Gwyneth Paltrow's bitch?

lmfao. i edited this because it's actually not that annoying of a thread.

I love both, but definitely U2 :D

U2 by a country mile.

Bono by a country mile

R.E.M. by a very significant margin.

 

First band I ever really listened to....

You don't know shit. You're probably one of those Thom Yorke lovers!