Showing posts with label Veterans Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Veterans Day. Show all posts

Monday, November 11, 2013

Switched back

Sunday was  a busy day for Jake.

In the afternoon he was a  Q&A for Prisoners with members of SAG and then he grabbed a seat courtside to see the Lakers play the Timberwolves and saw the Lakers get spanked.





For those keeping score the biggest switch of the night is Jake is back to his black on black LA hat. Sorry NY hat, you've been denied.

Jake was looking good chillin' casual and bronzer free.



And it looks like he is back to eating again, with his face looking less gaunt and more like the Jake we all know.








 Today was Veterans Day and in the UK and the Canada Remembrance Day, honoring those who have served and those who lost their lives defending their country.  One of those who served in the US were members of the Navajo Nation, a native American nation in the US.  The Navajo created a group called the Navajo Code Breakers who served in the US Marine Corp and broke many of codes used by the Axis powers in World War II.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

In Service


 This Veteran's Day weekend we honor those who are serving, have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Both Jake and Austin have made a point to give back to those who are serving







 and those organizations helping veterans when they return home.



 Take the time to honor a Veteran and those serving their country now.

Friday, November 11, 2011

These go to eleven.

Being the movie guy he is, we're guessing it will be all about Spinal Tap for Austin today.And being so busy with wrapping up OTH, he may need a little help to fire off a Spinal Tap tweet.

OMG is here to help ya big guy.

The Top
Ten Eleven Spinal Tap Quotes to Tweet.11. "Well, I'm sure I'd feel much worse if I weren't under such heavy sedation. "

10. “I love tuna. Those little cans you’ve got here — tuna fish. No bones!”

9. [On the name St. Hubbins]
"He was the patron saint of quality footwear. "

8. "It's like, how much more black could this be? and the answer is none. None more black."

7. "Certainly, in the topsy-turvy world of heavy rock, having a good solid piece of wood in your hand is often useful."6. "I believe virtually everything I read, and I think that is what makes me more of a selective human than someone who doesn't believe anything."

5. "I'm getting a little shaggy myself. I'd better not stand too close to you, people might think I'm part of the band."

4. Nigel Tufnel: I'm really influenced by Mozart and Bach, and it's sort of in between those, really. It's like a Mach piece, really. It's sort of...

Marty DiBergi: What do you call this?

Nigel Tufnel: Well, this piece is called "Lick My Love Pump."

3. "Quite exciting, this computer magic!"

2. “What’s wrong with being sexy?”

And being from Texas, and fond of using the word trousers, we're guessing Austin's the number one Spinal Tap Quote for 11-11-11 is:

"They see us on stage with tight trousers. We’ve got, you know, armadillos in our trousers.”


And we can't forget Jake today, since he was so hip he was there before the world knew about Spinal Tap.



While we celebrate the fun of the day, we pause for something truly important.

We honor those who currently serve, those who have served, and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Thank you.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Let it Whip

More interviews, a screening, and Q&A for Jake, Anne, and Ed today during their press tour in England. Looks like Jake is taking advantage of the fine dining of The Dorchester at Ching Tang. China Tang is an institution of the London dining scene and serves some of the best and most authentic Cantonese food anywhere outside China.

Before LaOD headed over to do press for Europe they left their mark in New York.

A little snoozing,


stealing


and some whipping


Think the PoP hair would have more whip to it


than his current 'do.



At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, an armistice was signed to end the War to End All Wars. It was known as Armistice Day in the US until 1954, when it became known as Veterans Day. It is known Remembrance Day in the British Commonwealth of Nations, and Armistice Day in France and Belgium.

Thanks for all the veterans, those still with us, as well as their friends that could not come home with them. Thanks for a sacrifice that can never be repaid.



Jake's Love and Pocket Rockets Media Tour (Check back for updates)

November 17th, 2010

Late Show With David Letterman

Date:
November 17, 2010

Time:
11:35 PM

Channel:
CBS


November 18th, 2010


Live With Regis & Kelly

Date: November 18, 2010
Time: Check Your Local Listings
Channel:
Check Your Local Listings


November 19th, 2010


Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Date:
November 19, 2010

Time:
12:35 AM

Channel:
NBC

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Remembering, Thanking, Giving Back, Speaking Out

Today is Veterans Day, Armistice Day or Remembrance Day depending on where you are. It is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. The major hostilities of WWI were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.

It is a day to remember all those who have sacrfificed, served and are serving in the military. Despite political viewpoints, feeling and philosphies, all acknowledge the service and sacrifice millions of men and women have given all over the world.

This month Austin has a unique opportunity to give back to the thousands of US military currently serving overseas in Germany and Turkey through participating in the USO celebrity entertainment program.

The USO was formed in 1941 in response to a request from President Franklin D. Roosevelt who determined it would be best if private organizations handled the on-leave recreation needs of the rapidly growing U.S. armed forces. Roosevelt’s call to action led six civilian agencies to coordinate their civilian war efforts and resources to form a new organization – the USO (United Service Organizations). The USO was incorporated in New York February 4, 1941. The USO is a private, nonprofit organization, supported by private citizens and corporations. For sixty eight years the USO has meant a little bit of home in a faraway place. Where Americans have gone, the USO has gone.

Celebrities give their time and talents, traveling to foreign countries and to installations in the United States. They are there to shake hands, sign autographs, teach clinics, and help service members and their families feel a little closer to home. "They visit the most remote military installations and receive no talent fees. Performances often take place in unique locations, such as airplane hangers, flatbed trucks, military tents and bunkers." Of course the most famous USO celebrity entertainer was Bob Hope.




Austin will be bring a little a bit of home, and for sure, a big bit of Texas to soldiers serving. He will be joining Sophia and Milo Ventimiglia of the television show Heroes.

Hope that we get to hear about his trip, see pictures, and learn what that experience was like for him.

Hair cuts and camo.



We also need to remember those who have served and are serving now in silence, because of current military policy in the US, and ask that Don't Ask Don't Tell be repealled. We know from other militaries around the world, that orientation has nothing to do with service, ability, committment or duty.