AndyofHalifax

I'd be hard pressed to name two members more deserving of recognition. I am always impressed with the skill and precision with which you post approach delicate topics. Congrats Samantha and WIT for your well earned awards.

Sun Kil Moon - Heron Blue

The Raconteurs - Carolina Drama

I believe in boobies, Harvey's hamburgers, and small block Chevy V8 engines. I believe in gin in the summer and scotch in the winter. I believe in free universal health care, the infield shift and the continuous regeneration of an Irish liver. I believe in doing what's right, not what's easy. I believe Bob Dylan, Jack White and Mick Jagger are the musical equivalent of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The Beatles were apostles and the Eagles; Judas. I believe that the "state has no business in the bedrooms of the nation," and that what happens between two or more consenting adults should not bother anyone else. Nor is it anyone's business what you smoke, snort or swallow in the privacy of your own home as long as you are being responsible. Roasted veal stock is a miracle liquid. The only sound I respond to more than a cork popping is a aroused moan escaping from a set of lascivious lips. If you have to wake up before 5, you might as well just stay up. I believe in apologizing when you're wrong. I believe that a lady comes first, whether through a doorway or in the bedroom. I believe in long wet sloppy blowjobs, morning-after sex and heads banging off headboards. There's nothing sexier than a woman telling you she'll "think of you" next time she masturbates. And little less sexy than a man saying that to a woman. If you are a Yankees fan we probably can't be friends. It's easier to be friendly than spiteful although grudges are easy to keep and hard to reverse. I believe in occasionally pushing past your limits to see what you can really do, that organization is the enemy of creativity and that "somewhere along the line we seem to have confused comfort with happiness." Wrinkle-free shirts are a godsend and french cuffs are a cheap way to experience luxury. I believe in aisle seats and no checked luggage. Skinny jeans for guys, cell phones in pockets and laptops are going to have dramatic effects on sperm counts. "I believe in nothing, Lebowski!" We all pay for sex at some point; some of us just don't recognize the exchange. Never self identify as a Deadhead, Phishhead or a Parrothead. Nothing is as bad as it seems, until it happens to you. It's not a good album if it's not better in the car, although everything's better on vinyl. NEVER COOK BACON NAKED. I believe in blues based rock and the Bo Diddley Beat. I believe in the Best Bums thread, the Redhead Appreciation Group and the "Variation on the favourite song threads" thread. I believe in the oxford comma, two spaces after a period, and the futura font. I believe in breakfast beers, brunch caesars and two cocktail lunches. If you agree with everything in this post, you're a liar. If you believe in 80% you're probably nuts. But that's ok, because I believe in respectful debate. Finally, I believe that CERB is the best board of it's kind, and I believe that time and patience will heal all wounds.

Good work, good sir! Keep it up.

Congrats Lee!

Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypP8sMHo74Y

Another dangerous lady

Flight of the Conchords - Business Time

The Subdudes - All the Time in the World

Young MC - Bust a Move

I made a similar comment in my earlier post, so I will explain my thoughts. Starting with the nomination thread, there have been several posts questioning whether Erotic Emily was qualified to be nominated or voted upon. The perception in several posts seems to be that Emily's nomination and votes are based off her marketing, looks and popularity and that to win the award she should contribute more in the main forum. Not that she had to defend herself, but this post from the nomination thread outlines what Erotic Emily feels her contributions are: So my perception when writing that statement was that Emily does contribute to this community in more ways than simply her marketing, pictures and service and that those claiming otherwise are perhaps being, at the very least, unfair. The simple fact is that we don't know why any member voted for anyone else and to claim otherwise is unjust. Hopefully this thread will serve to clear unresolved tension, rather than create negativity. That is my perception (tricky word) of the majority of these posts, and I'm glad this forum allows for such an open conversation.

I thank Soleil and WIT for their posts. This is a very difficult situation to comment on as emotions can easily run high. I will also attempt to make a comment without offense intended to anyone involved. One of the great features of CERB is that we, as a community, have embraced a culture of positivity. No reviews are allowed, only recommendations. No ratings are permitted, only positive experiences. I say this because, on the whole, the CERB community is a place without judgement. Yet, this one time of year, we are essentially judging each other. It remains in the spirit of positivity, but the result is that we are judging who makes the best contribution to the culture. As WIT outlined, there are many ways to contribute to the community. In an effort to be democratic, the nominations and voting are open to all members of this board. Under those guidelines, there is nothing to stop any member from winning a poll, and it is difficult to say that it is not in the spirit of the rules, when the rules are being followed. If the community as a whole feels the rules need to change, then that is a separate discussion. Lastly, I want to say that I think some anger or frustration has been directed at Erotic Emily. I feel that is unfair. She did not nominate herself, nor did she repeatedly vote for herself, nor did she, to the best of my knowledge, court or encourage anyone to directly vote for her. If you are upset with the results, the "blame", so to speak, falls directly on the voters, not the person they voted for. I wrote this message with a positive mind and I hope it will be received as such. I intend no disrespect nor offense.

Well, since you asked nicely

Congrats Malika, I always enjoy your posts.

Dan Auerbach - When The Night Comes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYeUhHVt5I8

Additional Comments:

Nicki Minaj & Lonely Island - The Creep

The late great Warren Zevon died 8 years ago today. Best known for "Werewolves of London" he had a ton of beautiful, sad, and funny songs. The life advice he offered during his long fight with cancer - "Enjoy Every Sandwich" Hard to pick a favourite song, but this one is up there Carmelita Additional Comments: Actually, here is a Warren Zevon song in line with these gorilla pictures

North Mississippi Allstars - Keep the Devil Down

Stan Rogers - Barrett's Privateers Heard nightly in many Nova Scotia pubs.

Danzig - Mother http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgSn0SbQJQI SNMD must be influencing me ;)