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Monday, September 30, 2024
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Death By Ham Sandwich & Writing Hits with a Murderer-Solving Rock's #1 Urban Myths-Professor of Rock
https://youtu.be/gxjUXPG-FeE?si=wIgMmpLJS-ccxNQj
The world of rock n' roll has many of those wild, fascinating stories. As time goes on, the stories get wilder and wilder…the myths get further & further from the truth. In this episode, we're going to explore the Top 5 Urban Legends of Rock n' Roll and separate fact from fiction from Mama Cass Elliot dying from choking on a ham sandwich to the Beach Boys writing a song with a mass murderer to Ozzy getting a rabies shot after some wild antics… Today we get the real stories of the stories that have been passed down forever on Professor of Rock.
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Throughout history, humans have been captivated by mythology, those riveting tales of romance, tragedy, heroism, and miraculous acts of the divine. We're drawn to these stories because they resonate with our deepest desires for wonder and meaning. I Interestingly, even when we discover that something we once believed is not entirely accurate, we often choose to cling to the myth. It seems we're reluctant to relinquish the enchantment of mystery and prefer the allure of the unknown over stark reality. Isn't that funny?? Sometimes.. we just can't handle the truth:
Here are the top 5 Urban Legends of Rock and as we count them down we'll see if they are truth or just elaborate myths.
Besides being one of the most recognized faces and voices in Rock history, Ozzy Osborne is the subject of many myths & misconceptions. The Godfather of Metal has been accused of be a Satanist, which he is not. Many people have bought the claim that Ozzy left Black Sabbath in '79 to pursue a solo career, but the truth is that he was fired. The most famous Urban Legend about Ozzy is the one that gave cemented his legacy as the Prince of Darkness….the one about Ozzy biting a live bat while performing on stage. Did that really happen? Yes….and No… Like most myths, it is not entirely accurate.
Ozzy Osbourne has always had a flair for the outrageous, but his wild stage antics took a unique turn thanks to his love for old slapstick movies. In the documentary The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne, he reminisced about those classic custard-pie fights, like in the Old Three Stooges episodes, that always cracked him up. "It gave me this idea," Ozzy explained, "to swap the pies for something a little more... memorable." So instead of whipped cream and crusts, Ozzy took to tossing bits of meat and animal parts into the crowd, finding it absolutely hilarious.
The fans, ever eager to participate in the madness, didn't hold back. They hurled sheep testicles, live snakes, and even dead rats right back at the stage. But one moment stood out above the rest. "Someone once threw a live frog onto the stage," Ozzy recalled, still sounding amazed. "It was the biggest frog I'd ever seen, and it landed on its back." Only at an Ozzy show could such bizarre mayhem unfold, turning every concert into an unpredictable, almost surreal spectacle. It all went down in January of '82, Ozzy Osbourne brought his electrifying Diary of a Madman Tour to Des Moines, Iowa's Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Little did he know, this night would go down in rock 'n' roll history for reasons beyond his music.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Help Me Understand
She turned 60 and is going to step back to spend more time with her kids... who go to school... during the day... because the kids are above the age of 4, so at this point, I am unsure what is the purpose for this. It seems to me that now is actually when it makes sense to be working during the day... because the kids are not home. I am confused... https://www.dailywire.com/news/today-show-host-announces-shes-leaving-to-focus-on-raising-her-kids
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
Work in Manila and Your Boss is in Burlington, MA
I don't think I've ever mentioned any job that is based in Manila in the 13,022 posts on this blog.
The manager for this position is in Burlington, MA, which is a Boston suburb. Can you imagine how much better it would be if they hired a resident of the USA (for example, me) instead of a Technical Writer in Manila? A USA-based Technical Writer would be less than a drive away whereas actually going to Manila, Phillipines, would be a 33 hour, 20 minute plane ride.
Technical Writer
- locations
- Manila
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted 5 Days Ago
- job requisition id
- PR00004978
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Avid Technology is looking for a technical writer capable of producing user manuals as well as software installation and system configuration documentation. In this role you will work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Product Management teams. This position will be based in Manila, Philippines and the applicant will report to the documentation manager in Burlington, Massachusetts. The applicant is expected to work within the standard operating hours of the US, East Coast (UTC −04:00).
While this is a technical writing position, Avid might consider applicants that have very strong familiarity with the Avid products described below and limited technical writing experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Produce user-focused materials that clearly describe the operation of Avid software
Produce administrator-focused installation and system configuration manuals that focus on deeper, more technical concepts and processes
Follow existing processes for updating documentation and tracking changes for the lifetime of the assigned product
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English (all documentation is written in English)
Must possess STRONG organizational skills. Applicant must be able to manage multiple, simultaneous products/projects and deliver under deadlines with minimal supervision
B.S or B.A in engineering or technical communications with sufficient relevant work experience
2+ years of experience as a technical writer
ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Avid audio products. Including, but not limited to Avid VENUE, Avid S-series studio controllers, Avid Control Desktop, Avid Pro Tools
Experience with MadCap Flare / MadCap Central (primary), (structured) Adobe FrameMaker (secondary)
Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator
Familiarity with multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Professional experience / domain knowledge in audio recording, music production, and post-production workflows highly valued
Knowledgeable of data security topics such as token-based authentication, data encryption, zero trust architectures
Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ABOUT AVID
Avid makes technology and collaborative tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recordings and live concerts.
At Team Avid, we are committed to building a global organization that promotes and celebrates diversity and inclusion—drives innovation in a fun and highly-collaborative culture. We pride ourselves on our core values: We are empowered, trusted, inclusive and passionate.
Come join us supporting the next phase of our strategic growth and transformation, including our rapidly expanding subscription software business!As part of our Healthy Workplace strategy, we offer many opportunities remotely worldwide as well as the ability to work onsite or in a hybrid workstyle, enjoying both the office/team atmosphere as well as the flexibility to work from home.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
About US
Avid makes technology and collaboration tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recordings and live concerts.
To learn how Avid powers greater creators or for more information, visit http://www.avid.com.
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