Thelonius Monk -- Notes to His Combo

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Royals

Amusement Park Apologizes for Gun Shirt Error

Ferguson, MO

Wombat

True Detective: Season Two

Celebrity Death Pool: Lauren Bacall

Mrs. Bacall's most famous scene is being punched in the face by Christopher.

Celebrity Death Pool: Robin Williams

Robin Williams Had No Financial Problems Prior to Death, Says Rep

By Taryn Ryder4 hours agoYahoo Celebrity

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Robin Williams (FilmMagic)

Robin Williams's publicist is slamming reports that the late actor was having money troubles before his death.

"Robin had no financial problems," the actor's longtime rep told The Wrap. "We should be blessed to have Robin's financial status."

The Crazy Ones star was found dead in his home in Tiburon, California, on Monday. Thecause of death was suicide by asphyxiation, authorities stated. Robin's publicist revealed he had been "battling severe depression of late." He was 63.

On Tuesday, a number of outlets speculated that Williams was having financial woes stemming from an interview he gave in September 2013.

"The idea of having a steady job is appealing," Williams told Parade about his return to TV after 31 years. "I have two [other] choices: go on the road doing stand-up, or do small, independent movies working almost for scale [minimum union pay]. The movies are good, but a lot of times they don't even have distribution. There are bills to pay. My life has downsized, in a good way. I'm selling the ranch up in Napa. I just can't afford it anymore."

Williams stated — or possibly joked — his previous two divorces were to blame.

"Well, [I didn't lose] all [my money]," he said. "Lost enough. Divorce is expensive. I used to joke they were going to call it 'all the money,' but they changed it to 'alimony.' It's ripping your heart out through your wallet. Are things good with my exes? Yes. But do I need that lifestyle? No."

[Related: The Family Robin Williams Leaves Behind]

"Robin often said things in jest, and sometimes it just doesn't translate in print," Williams's publicist explained to The Wrap. "There were plenty of times over the years that Robin was offered to do TV," she continued, saying money wasn't why he took the job. "Robin wanted to do 'The Crazy Ones' because of [show creator] David Kelley and the material. That's why he took the show… not because he needed the money."

His rep continued: "I understand the desire to understand the 'Why'… It's not going to happen. The better thing to do is to try to understand severe depression. That isn't going to be answered, and you can speculate all you want."

Forbes estimated Williams's net worth to be around $50 million.

Willams leaves behind wife Susan Schneider and three adult children from two previous marriages, daughter Zelda, 25, and sons Zachary, 31, and Cody, 22.

[Related: Zelda Williams Quits Social Media in Wake of Dad's Death]

In 2009, the actor set up a trust naming his three children as beneficiaries, splitting their funds into three equal distributions, set to pay out when they reached the ages of 21, 25, and 30.

Happy Birthday to Rose (Hejira)

Kat Bird

2 hrs · Portland, OR · 

MY 38th BIRTHDAY GIFT: 3 hours holding the deep focus and attention of 30+ men.
Not everyday men, MEN ON THE VERGE, men showing up, stepping up, and surrendering into being better men, better lovers, better contributors to this world and the women in it.
They dove into their bodies, grounding and releasing the tightness that holds them back, they contacted and fed their energetic systems prepping for major connections. They confronted their fears and kicked them the fuck out of their lives, they stood up to be judged by a sword of love and exposed their hearts.

These men are Warriors! Not because they hide behind a mask of tough masculinity but because they are willing to travel to their darkest parts and search for their Holy Grail. They found discomfort, fear, unknowing and the horrible action of actually being seen and known.
And they did it with women, fully in trust, fully showing up every moment.
I love this work. I love these men. I love Charmaine Haworth for holding down this event with me and wielding her sweet sword of truth. And I loveMike Hrostoski (the men's coach), who when I told him that I really felt called to work with men said hell yeah, you would rock that, how can I support you?
Thank you men for inspiring me to be a better person. Thank you for showing up in the huge way that you do. I am committed to you.
You fucking rocked my birthday!

Pearl Jam -- Soldier Field, July 11th, 1995.

"What you are listening to is live from the Pearl Jam/Bad Religion show. We are getting the direct feed from the board. Enjoy."

1. Release
2. Go
3. Last Exit
4. Spin the Black Circle
5. Tremor Christ
6. Corduroy
7. Whipping
8. I Got Shit
9. Dissident
10. Even Flow
11. Improv/Sick o’ Pussies
12. Deep
13. Jeremy
14. Glorified G
15. Daughter (This Boy/The Real Me/W.M.A./Another Brick in the Wall)
16. Animal
17. Habit
18. Jam/Lukin
19. Little Wing (Tease)
20. Not For You
21. Elderly Woman
22. Immortality
23. Alive
24. Porch

Siskel & Ebert

Two more Chicagoians.

An archive to delve into. I'm gonna start with the episode with Seven, Canadian Bacon, and Showgirls all reviewed.

Patriotism

"I guess before we left the U.S., since this is the last night in the U.S...(U.S.A. chant breaks out)...This is a toast...
I guess I just wanted to clarify that whatever we said, whatever we said tonight, whatever we said in the other cities, we have an opinion, and it comes from a position of caring.
And it comes from a position of caring for our country. And I think that's what makes you a patriot. It's when you care for our country, when you care. And you just don't care for the country, it's the people in it. We got great oceans, mountains, canyons, cities...but it's the people in it that make up this country. 
And we know you've been through a lot and I think when you care about that, that makes you a patriot.
And it's not necessarily about victory, it's not necessarily about corporations, and what's good for them, it's not about money, it's about the people.
So when we leave this country, I want you to know...I guess we just hope that you're proud of us when we leave here & take our songs abroad. We hope we have your support, and we hope that you're proud of us for having an opinion, and a stand... Thank you very much."

--Eddie Vedder  (Holmdel, July 14th, 2003) -- encore break before going into 'Growin' Up' by Bruce Springsteen.

Wembley Stadium. July 4th, 1985.

4th of July

I woke up from a drunken slumber at 1:44am so I could spin this for the first time of many during the next twenty-four hours.

The Donkeys. Albuquerque, July 3rd