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26 March 2016

Bird Visits Bernie Sanders Rally, Sparks Delight On Twitter, #BirdieSanders 25MAR16


THIS is just cool. BERNIE 2016.  From +NPR .....

Bird Visits Bernie Sanders Rally, Sparks Delight On Twitter

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders smiles as a bird lands on his podium when he addresses the crowd during a rally at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., Friday.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders smiles as a bird lands on his podium when he addresses the crowd during a rally at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., Friday.
Steve Dykes/AP
At a rally in Portland, Ore., on Friday morning, Bernie Sanders had an unexpected visitor.
And the crowd went wild.
If you haven't seen it yet, here's the video:
Bernie's evident delight, the crowd's roaring applause and the tiny bird's savoir faire were social media gold. The moment prompted a Twitter response that was completely opposed, in content and tone, to, well, the other big political conversation on social media right now.
And nearly a full day after the bird made its appearance,#BirdieSanders is still trending.
I'm down for for president

12:01 AM - 26 Mar 2016
I'm tired of the top 1% controling 99% of the wealth in this country.

8:04 PM - 25 Mar 2016
It's quite clear who Mother Nature endorses for president ()

9:17 PM - 25 Mar 2016
The location of the avian appearance is prompting amusement, too — because of course it was Portland.
IFC's sketch comedy show Portlandia, starring Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen, famously featured a sketch called "Put a Bird On It" in their first episode.
In a case of life imitating sketch comedy, adding a bird to a political rally brought mesmerized delight — but also, as one reporter noted, could be messy.
It's less cute and magical when it poops on your laptop


4:34 PM - 25 Mar 2016
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16 February 2012

Razzle Dazzle 2.0 -- The MarchFourth Bus Project

I have been a backer of a couple of projects on Kickstarter, Razzle Dazzle 2.0 benefiting March Fourth Marching Band is my latest. I saw them in the Spring of 2008 and it is still one of the best shows I have even been to. They don't come to the East Coast often enough, so I envy you guys on the West Coast and in the Rockies where your chances at a March Fourth concert are much better. Check out the first video below for just a taste of what the band is all about and then I do hope you will check out their Kickstarter fundraising page (see below or click the link to go to their fundraiser page) for their much needed new bus and will become a backer if you can.....and will share this with others who might become backers....


About this project

The MarchFourth Bus Project

Your favorite intergalactic marching band, MarchFourth, needs a new space ship! Our beloved bus, Razzle Dazzle, is getting old and she ain't what she used to be. Razzle's not very gas efficient and spews more exhaust than we'd like to admit... and she broke down three times last year! (though amazingly we never missed a gig =) Without a reliable ride, we can't get to your town to rock your face off.
We've got our eye on Razzle 2.0, but it won't come cheap. We need YOUR love and support. We want nothing more than to continue zig-zagging around this beautiful continent, leaving a wake of biodegradable glitter and joy, for years to come. Wouldn't you like that too?
If that's not enough, we are offering some AWESOME incentives to those who back us. Git some. Every supporter over the $10 level will be immortalized on a plaque on our new bus. Thanks in advance and Joy Now! We love you...

Watch the M4 Razzle Dazzle Webisodes

Join us on the road for a tour across the country... 
Wanna know more about MarchFourth's experience on the road with Razzle Dazzle? Check out the official M4 YouTube Channel and dig all 35 of the Trail Mix: A Life with Razzle Dazzle (HD) webisodes. From Seattle to New York and everything in between, the Trail Mix playlist chronicles the last 10 months of the band's break neck touring schedule. Vicariously hang out with some of your favorite M4 members in comical behind-the-scenes moments as we dart around the United States and Canada. Kick it all off with a pre-show Razzle break down in Casa Grande, AZ last March. Push play!
We collectively refer to Razzle as our "home away from home," a retreat from the rigors of rocking night after night. Simply put, our bus is what makes us a functional operation. It's plain and simple: there isn't a next gig without a solid vehicle to safely and reliably transport MarchFourth to the show. Every donation - no matter how big or small - goes a long way to keep this band spreading the kind of love that we know is needed out there. We really need your support...
We really do want to deliver on our promise to bring your town the spectacular, one-of-a-kind experience you've come to expect from us. Support the MarchFourth Razzle Dazzle 2.0 campaign today!

253
Backers
$16,643
pledged of $46,064 goal
21
days to go

Pledge $10 or more

47 Backers
NAME DROP: Get your name on our bus! Be included in the honorary plaque of supporters who help fund Razzle Dazzle 2.0. Your name will be admired by members of MarchFourth for years to come.
Estimated Delivery: May 2012

Pledge $25 or more

32 Backers • Limited Reward (268 of 300 remaining)
HOMETOWN HEROES PORTLAND SHOW: Get on the list for a FREE invite-only kickstarter show in Portland (sometime after our big birthday shows at the Crystal Ballroom on 3/4/12). The ONLY way to get in to this show is to donate to this Kickstarter campaign. Location, age restrictions and date, TBA. If we have our new bus by then, we'll park it out front and let you come in and check it out!
Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

Pledge $34 or more

35 Backers • Limited Reward (165 of 200 remaining)
BE A VIP: Get on the guest list at a show when we're on tour. Plus we’ll schedule a time before the show to give you a personal guided tour of our new bus. Some restrictions may apply (Portland shows and festivals not included).
Estimated Delivery: May 2012

Pledge $50 or more

14 Backers • Limited Reward (36 of 50 remaining)
(2 TIX) HOMETOWN HEROES PORTLAND SHOW: You and a friend get on the list for a FREE invite-only kickstarter show in Portland (sometime after our big birthday shows at the Crystal Ballroom on 3/4/12). The ONLY way to get in to this show is to donate to this Kickstarter campaign. Location, age restrictions and date, TBA. If we have our new bus by then, we'll park it out front and let you come in and check it out!
Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

Pledge $50 or more

58 Backers
MAGNIFICENT BEAST BUNDLE: Get a signed copy of the new "Magnificent Beast" CD and a Magnificent Beast t-shirt (with a limited edition image on the back that's just for our kickstarter supporters).
Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

Pledge $80 or more

10 Backers
VINYL LOVER'S SPECIAL: Get the new album, Magnificent Beast, ON VINYL, autographed by all the M4 musicians who recorded on the album. We'll even throw in some stickers and other cool M4 goodies. (+Get on the guest list at a show in your town--restrictions may apply).
Estimated Delivery: May 2012

Pledge $80 or more

14 Backers
MAGNIFICENT BEAST BUNDLE + BE A VIP (see descriptions above)
Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

Pledge $175 or more

4 Backers
CHOOSE A SONG FOR M4 TO PLAY! Give us a list of your three favorite songs and we’ll learn one of them and play it at a show in a town near you (limited to one kickstarter song per show). Plus we'll put you and a friend on the guest list for the show.
Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

Pledge $500 or more

2 Backers
BAND-MADE ART OF YOUR CHOICE: (A) Have a custom M4 costume made just for you by members of the band. Wear it to one of our shows and we'll probably invite you up on stage. **OR** (B) One-of-a-kind metal sculpture by drummer Richard Cawley (who also makes metal M4 jewelry and the drum harnesses). Peek at his work: www.richartsculpture.com
Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

Pledge $1,500 or more

2 Backers • Limited Reward (2 of 4 remaining)
JOY NOW SHOW: MarchFourth will play a short set for your school, educational program, or non-profit organization. (Limited to locations/dates where the band is already planning to be.)
Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

Pledge $3,434 or more

0 Backers • Limited Reward (5 of 5 remaining)
YOUR CHOICE: (A) VIP 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW PACKAGE OR (B) VIP SUMMER FESTIVAL PACKAGE. (A) 2 tickets to M4's show in Portland on March 4, 2013, 2 backstage passes, 2 airline tickets from major airports in the lower 48 only, and a hotel room on the night of March 4, 2013 (the band’s 10th anniversary). We’ll dedicate a song to you and you can join us on stage if you want to. ****OR**** (B) Be our guest at any summer festival M4 plays. We’ll fly you and a guest to the nearest airport, or pick you up on the way in, and get you in to the festival for free, plus you can camp with the band, get backstage passes, hospitality and more!
Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

Pledge $10,000 or more

0 Backers • Limited Reward (5 of 5 remaining)
PRIVATE SHOW: MarchFourth will perform at your event. Great idea for weddings, birthdays, and parties of all kinds! Plus, we'll show up in our NEW BUS and give you a personal tour of what we've done with it. (dates are subject to availability) *within the lower 48 states and parts of Canada only.
Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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We are the March Fourth Marching Band, a mobile big-band spectacular based out of Portland, Oregon. Complete with a brassy ensemble of saxophones, trumpets, and trombones, a raucous drum corps, and tantalizing percussion all anchored by a completely unexpected electric bass guitar, March Fourth Marching Band creates an unparalleled musical experience for one and all. Captivating dancers and world-class stilt-walkers, the March Fourth Beauties spin their way into your heart while the band delivers you into unfettered happiness, enchanting audience members from grandkids to hipsters.
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  2. richartsculpture.com
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21 April 2011

United Streetcar Putting Americans to Work, Putting America in Position to Win The Future 12APR11

THIS is way cool, I love streetcars!
When you watch our latest video, "Transporting America: United Streetcar," you'll see the next generation of transportation. You'll see transit investments from the Department of Transportation helping people get where they need to go without breaking the bank. And you'll see a company out-innovating and out-building its foreign competition while creating jobs for American workers.

The streetcars rolling through Portland, Oregon, are helping commuters beat the rising cost of refueling their cars and vans and trucks. And, as rising gas prices take a bigger bite out of family budgets, other communities are looking to ease that bite through similar transportation options.
As commuter Jim Winkle says in the video, "It's made a huge difference."
That's why the Department of Transportation has supported streetcar projects in communities like Portland across America. From Charlotte, North Carolina, and Washington, DC, to Tucson, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas, grants from the Federal Transit Administration are helping jump-start the American streetcar renaissance.
United Streetcar president Chandra Brown agrees: "The Department of Transportation has been a true partner as the streetcar industry has developed. Without their assistance, we could not have made the private investment to make this new industry successful."
That's good news for commuters and their families. It's also good news for American workers because, at United Streetcar, they're manufacturing the first American streetcars in more than 50 years.
And we mean "American." The cars rolling out of United Streetcar have the highest percentage of American parts and labor of any streetcar in the last 50 years. That means United Streetcar's innovation is creating an economic ripple effect, providing business for an all-American supply chain of more than 200 different vendors in 20-plus states across the U.S.
I love the idea of DOT grants helping create American jobs, and I love the idea of helping American families with options to ease the pinch they feel at the pump. But there's also the pride I hear in workers--like welder Steve Goodman and construction foreman Casey Peacock--who know that for the first time in more than 50 years America can build its own streetcars.
And not only build our own streetcars--this company is bold enough to take on its foreign competitors by planning to export the cars they make.
President Obama has challenged Americans to dream big and build big. United Streetcar has risen to that challenge, and they’re doing it all with American parts, labor, and ingenuity. That means less congestion on our roads, more jobs for American workers, and a future we are prepared to win.
Ray LaHood is the Secretary of Transportation.
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