Time for some laughs. Some say this is fake, just a rag doll switched over before he’s flung through the air. Yet his arms and legs appear to move around as if to gain some balance while being flung? Who knows, you decide. Just hope no bones were broken in the making of it.

Listen to the summer song ‘Pound Bend’

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Giant Pool Slingshot

Just recently found out that these 4 tracks are currently played on a new internet radio station by the name of Downunda Thunda Radio. This is the Victoria myspace branch of downunda run by Patricia. They have one for each state and already they all seem very helpful and supportive to Australian Musicians. These guys (Nana Mex) are all doing a top job to get our music out there. Why not grab a listen now, lower left hand side of their page, you have 5 different options/ways to listen. Too easy!!

(portion of their recent playlist)
614: Russ Aimz – Idols and Heroes – Cruze
615: Russ Aimz – Laura – Cruze
616: Russ Aimz – Pound Bend – Cruze
617: Russ Aimz – The Grampians Song – Cruze

Something inside me today, is driving me to write this post. So here it is, no holding back now.

Seal image from clipartandcrafts

Here are a couple of quotes taken from some recent news about the seal pup killings and the accidental death of some of the seal killers. The karmic mirrors and the tables turned really stand out in this story. Hopefully the lessons will be learned.

View proper full news article here (all words/quotes below, except links, are from www.abc.net.au)

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But Sea Shepherd captain Paul Watson said “these men are sadistic baby killers.”

“They are vicious killers who are now pleading for sympathy because some of their own died while engaged in a viciously brutal activity.”

“One of the sealers was quoted as saying that he felt absolutely helpless as he watched the boat sink with sealers on board,” Mr Watson said.

“I can’t think of anything that defines helplessness and fear more than a seal pup on the ice that can’t swim or escape as it is approached by some cigarette-smoking ape with a club.”

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Some seal links
This is a youtube vid – Seal Slaughter warning this is a very graffic video (youtube states that you have to be over 18 to watch it)

More distressing pics from the UK daily Mail these pics have to be seen to be believed.

The Human society of the united states – post- Live from the ice

Ice Puppies

Seal pups die today

Sky News – Seal pup pics

Man with club and seal

What can you do to help to end this sign pledge here

In a few days time, those digtal download cards I was thinking about getting some made up. Will be ready for sale. The first lot will be available at the May 9th show. There are 3 different variations and once you get some, all you need to do is come and redeem them here at this page.

Here is an example card

Don’t forget the upcoming gig next month! A Melbourne girl called Catherine Duc (on Keyboard) has invited me to perform with herself and another Melbourne violinist by the name of Sarah Bussutil. Sarah also performed on some tracks on the cruze album. So it will be great to meet Catherine (we’ve only spoken over the net so far) and catch up with Sarah and will be fun to put on an entertaining show for you guys. Sarah also play’s in a fun live band called the Counterfeit Gypsies.

We will be performing Catherine’s songs as a trio for you for the first set. Then I’ll be doing a solo acoustic set (unless Sarah Jumps in on a few songs) for you guy’s for the 2nd half of show. Show details here.

Listen to an example of Sarah’s playing on this song
Laura