Incase your unaware Apple launched a new social music service yesterday, that is built into the new iTunes 10, called Ping. It’s goal is to allow you to follow your friends and also favorite artists, which in return should help you discover new music.
I’m not really sure how I feel about the whole thing right now, but it’s definitely worth a shot. The big plus is the huge iTunes user base that Apple already has. Also a down side is, if you don’t buy music from iTunes, I don’t think its going to show up in your profile. So its not a true representation of your music library.
If you install iTunes 10 and setup an account follow me, here is the link to my profile.
This the song that was played tonight to end an increadable day at NewSpring where 516 people recieved Christ. Unbelievable.
I am in such awe that I get to be apart of a church where stuff like this takes place, it’s completely not normal. Seeing people physically nail their names to a cross after praying to receive Christ made chills run up my back during every service today.
The service will be online Tuesday. You must watch it. www.newspring.cc
I’m going to try to get back in the habit of my regular random links posts. These are just some of the articles that I’ve read over the past week that sparked my interest, and that I felt compelled to share. Enjoy.
Church Links:
13 Things I Believe About You – PerryNoble.com // Holy cow. Perry hit the nail on the head with this one. If you need some encouragement, in your life, you have to read this one.
The sabotage of entitlement – StevenFurtick.com // This is really good, and can be applied to many aspects of our lives. I know it really spoke to me, too many times we do start feeling entitled when we have no right to.
Tech Links:
Facebook Places Arrives on the iPhone – Mashable.com // If your familiar with the location-based craze, then I’m sure you already know about Facebook Places. If not, check our this article, then head on over to foursquare and gowalla and see what those guys are doing.
Both Verizon Wireless iPhone and next generation iPad about to hit field testing? – BoyGeniusReport.com // I can’t wait for January and big red to announce the iPhone. I’m just tired of everyone talking about it, but if your as excited about this as most teens are the next Twilight flick then here you go. Looks like more proof everything is in the works.
Nikon D3100 SLR Captures 1080p H.264 Video – clutofmac.com // I’m a Canon guy myself, but if your a nikon person, you should check out this new body that’s going to be released next month. It looks pretty solid, and does good HD video. Now, if you don’t have a camera at all, I’d check out the Canon T2i.
I’m going to leave you with one last video. I really hope everyone has seen this by now, if not, you must watch this. It’s awesome.
If you’ve not seen the site Formspring.me you should check it out. It’s a pretty neat site that allows people to randomly and if they choose anonymously ask you questions
Have you used it? What do you think?
If you’ve got anything you’d wanna ask me, head on over to my page and throw em out there. Just click here.
Elevation Church is releasing their 3rd studio album in a few weeks. After digging around, I saw this video posted. It’s for a song called “Give Me Faith”, it completely blew me away. This should be the cry of all of our hearts.
The bridge gets me every time ..
I may be weak
But your Spirit’s strong in me
My flesh may fail
My God you never will
You can also watch a live version of the song here. Enjoy.
When you see a cast consists of, Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, and even a Arnold Schwarzenegger cameo, you expect this to be a action packed mans kind of movie. You are exactly correct.
Plot? Who needs a plot? That is exactly what the directors must have been thinking when they wrote this film. Instead, blow up enough stuff to completely make up for the lack of storyline.
Labeled as some of the best Mercenaries for hire, this group of rebels are commissioned to go into a small island country and overthrow a dictator. Armed with loads of ammo and their very own plane, they take on this challenge. As expected, there has to be a woman in the mix somewhere, and this story is no different.
From large explosions, decent fight scenes, and the occasional laugh this was a overall great film.
One thing I did notice is that many of the fight scenes are very dark. I feel like they did this so they could use stunt men, in hopes of you not realizing it. I could be completely wrong, but that was just my take. There is also another scene where Stallone is running down a lake dock, let’s just say his running ability has declined.
One of the best, yet overshadowed scenes of the movie is the cameo of Schwarzenegger. The dialong between Schwarzenegger, Stallone, and Willis is priceless.
This would definitely be a movie to get a baby sitter for, leave the kids at home. Full of explosions, guns, fights, and blood this action packed thriller keeps you entertained and excited to entire way though. I completely enjoyed it and do not regret spending my $10 to see this movie.
Have you seen it? What were your thoughts?
Here is the trailer if you haven’t got to see it yet.
Tomorrow’s Must Buy: Elevation Worship – Kingdom Come (Single)
This is a complete no brainier, you must bye this single. The things going on at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC are completely not normal. The worship ministry there is done with complete excellence. They are getting ready to release their 3rd album, this is the title track Kingdom Come.
If you don’t have their other albums, while your buying this single you need to get them as well.
You can read this post, to hear some of their other new stuff along with Kingdom Come.
Me: I went and saw <insert any band or artist here>
My Friend: Dang, I had no idea they were playing close by. You gotta keep me in the loop.
So, this is me keeping everyone in the loop.
I’m going to frequently post some of the concerts I’m pretty pumped about. Most of the time, if I post it here, I’ll be going to it myself. Though please take into consideration, there are A LOT of great show’s that I won’t be listing. I’m only listing the ones I personally will be going too. There are so many bands and artists I’ve seen quite a few times, and really just don’t care to go see them again.
8/12 – Sugarland @ Asheville Civic Center
8/27 – Brad Paisley @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Charlotte
8/27 – New Found Glory @ The Handlebar in Greenville (Already have tickets to Brad, or i’d be at this show.)
9/4 – Lady Antebellum @ Harrahs Casino
9/8 – NeedToBreathe @ The Orange Peel(More excited about this show than any other one on this list.)
9/10 – Kings of Leon @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Charlotte
Downtown Asheville has an old but new face opening up tomorrow. Tingles Cafe, will open at 27 Broadway Street right next to Sazerac. For those that have lived in the area most of their life, they will remember the name. Tingles Cafe was a downtown Asheville staple back in the 50′s. I’ve included an old picture of what Tingles used to look like.
I had the opportunity to go to a preview party tonight, and was completely blown away at the food and atmosphere. They call themselves a southern comfort family style gourmet cafe. Some of the dishes we got to try were, meatloaf, catfish, a potato skin filled with chili, fried shrimp, friend oysters, along with a few deserts. This is definitely a place that you’re going to want to try out. I’m not sure what the entire menu is going to be but, everything I tried tonight was delicious. They are going to stay open late, so no matter what time you’re downtown give Tingles a shot you will not be disappointed.
