POSTER OF THE WEEK-DS.

This week saw some stand-out posting by the likes of P.Albert, Gurg, AB, me, and many others. But DS won the internet over the last five days. I've always enjoyed his posting, he has a way of getting under your skin for sure. But there was something different this week, a new swagger of sorts. His post were short but got the job done. Much respect.

QUOTES OF THE WEEK.

"no human being is illegal." - riffmaker

"Curse my lust for pre-dawn sushi!"-AB

"P.S. I have CLA envy. IANK"-Gorder

"But then again, I'm just a flag-hating spineless lib faggot"-theDomestic

"If there's an online situation more analogous to "ten losers in a basement," I can't think of it."-AB comments on the return of the blog.

"Anthony Bartkewicz - Musical Supervisor."-Jaybird

JADE THROUGH THE AGES.

While "Jadebraceletgate" heads toward it's unsurprising climax, I figured that right now would be a good time to give a very brief overview of the semi-precious stone, and it's meaning and uses in various cultures throughout the ages.

{puts on monocle}

The term jade is applied to two different rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals. Nephrite jade consists of the calcium- and magnesium-rich amphibole mineral actinolite (aggregates of which also make up one form of asbestos). The rock called jadeitite consists almost entirely of jadeite, a sodium- and aluminium-rich pyroxene.
Among the earliest known jade artifacts excavated from prehistoric sites are simple ornaments such as rounded beads, buttons, and tubular jades. Additionally, jade was used for axe heads, knives, and other weapons. As metal-working technologies became available, the beauty of jade made it valuable for ornaments and decorative objects.
In ancient China Jade was used to create many utilitarian and ceremonial objects, ranging from indoor decorative items to jade burial suits. Jade was considered the "imperial gem".
Jade also found use in burial rights in ancient Korea, however, after the state of Silla united the Korean Peninsula in A.D. 668, the widespread popularisation of death rituals related to Buddhism resulted in the decline of the use of jade in burials as prestige mortuary goods.
Jade was a rare and valued material in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. The only source from which the various indigenous cultures, such as the Olmec and Maya, for example, could obtain jade was located in the Motagua River valley in Guatemala. Jade was largely an elite good, and was usually carved in a variety ways, whether serving as a medium upon which hieroglyphs were inscribed, or shaped into symbolic figurines. Generally, the material was highly symbolic, and it was often employed in the performance of ideological practices and rituals.
Jade is the official gemstone of British Columbia, where it is found in large deposits in the Lillooet and Cassiar regions. It is also the official gemstone of the state of Alaska, found particularly in the Kobuk area. A two ton block of jade sits outside the Anchorage Visitor’s Center in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, mined from near Kobuk and donated to the city as a showpiece.

Of course this is a brief and incomplete overview of jade and it's value to the ancient and modern world. It is worth noting that the stone was {and is} valued by cultures separated by vast oceans, mountain ranges and the gulf of time itself.
The offering of a jade bracelet as a symbol of love and commitment carries with it the same power as it did in ages past.

THE SLINGS AND ARROWS OF BLOGGING.

It took longer than I expected. Almost an entire hour after Weirdly Defensive: The Revenge hit the Internet it was targeted by the CLA in what experts are calling "a probing attack". The first phase of the offensive: a scathing {and presumed binding} poll penned by AB, asking how long this version of the blog would last. With five votes cast, the popular prediction seems to be a couple of weeks. Later, CLA propaganda Czar, theDomestic, pointed out a spelling error on the blog, an obvious attempt to destroy WD'S Rock solid credibility. These attacks were followed by a dismissive comment regarding the blog by fringe CLAer Mark P. But fans of the blog the world over have rushed to it's defense. Perhaps the most compelling statements coming from highly respected OG, Gurgle, who typed "hell fuck yes!" when he saw the new blog, later calling the decision to put it back up "great." only confirming what the great writer and poet Oscar Wilde once said "Genius is born, not paid."

Indeed.

TEN QUESTIONS WITH JOHNNY K.

1. I picked you for the first "ten questions" for version 3.5 of Weirdly Defensive. Must make you feel pretty special huh?

i'm literally touching myself right now. that movie "Swimming Pool" is on in the background, but i swear i'm not watching it.

2. How would you rate the board over the last six months on a scale from one to ten? one being dog shit, 10 being fucking awesome!

lots of new posters are trying. business is picking up. would a "5" make it shittily awesome?

3. Where the hell is matang? does that guy even post here anymore? What do you think he's doing right now?

probably grooming his chops. either that or trying to get up the courage to try out for lead vocals for Underminer. it's is a little discomfiting that we have been seemingly ruling ourselves for so long.

4. DS is pretty hot as of late, what do you think is the main factor in his current hot streak?

throw enough shit against the wall...

5. Sushi backlash on the board, real or trolling?

definitely trolling. that shit is good. until you get anisakis. (look it up).

6. Will Underminer ever play a show?

(consults Magic 8 Ball. IANK): "Yes. Definitely."

7. Ever have a guy hit on you?

besides you? (i keed, i keed).

8. Whats the one thing you want to do before the summer ends?

two chicks at the same time. wait, no, i want a writing credit on the Underminer album.

9. The Decemberists, yay or nay?

sad to say, i have never heard a note from them. i hang my monocle in shame.

10. How long till this version of the blog fails?

if Gorder would put his money where his mouth is, you could be bigger than Larry Flynt. probably a month, tops. thank you for picking me. i *heart* the blog.

Who is ChImMyChAnGa-4U?

By now we are all familiar with his hypnotic avatar, and thats really about it. So who is ChImMyChAnGa-4U? And what does he want? Ultrawong tried to get to the bottom of this "new" posters idenity early tonight, but without much luck. Chip {see also: classic chip. chip fucking future, toni, AB, etc..} seems to think it's your humble editor. It's not.
Perhaps his most recent post could shed some lght on the issue:

According to "AB" I'm a "bit". I get the sense that he thinks I am someone he knows. It always happens when those people find out you are affluent. I'm surprised he's not claiming we're distant cousins. Trust me, I don't know any of you pedestrian mouth-breathers. Except, possibly Ultrawong or Ice Dragon.

Not much there. But his profile offers up a bit of information, Mr.ChAnGa joined the board on September 20th, 2005! With only 36 post under his belt one has to wonder what he's been doing all this time. Under "Interests" he list Rise Against, a band {along with their fans} who have been the source of much redicule in the past. But beyond that we know nothing of the man. For the record, I vote for former 10.0 poster daysareblood.

DEVELOPING.

WD LIVES ON.

After a massive outcry from the board collective {almost twelve people at post time!} I've decided to restart the blog that fails like no other: Weirdly Defensive. I expect the usual cries of dissension from the usual suspects {based in and around New York City for the most part}, but that is the point, is it not? You can expect more of the same as before: Hot or Not {don't tell my wife!}, ten questions, and of course a solid archive of board events...What topic hit three + pages, who is mad at who, what new catchphrase will be beat into the ground, etc...
With wild liberals hosting game shows and music critics casting their shadow of scathe across the board, I'm confident there will be plenty to post about. If not I can always count on my skills as a shameless troll to stir shit up, the one skill I can claim myself successful.