[51/91 weeks done][song of the wk][calendar] 비 Yourself Open Thread for 10/2 – 10/8.
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No news is good news: No further word has been released on Rain’s condition of late, dear fans, since RAINY Entertainment’s initial notice back on 9/25, and that isn’t a bad thing. That, and the fact that his October schedule on his official fan site hasn’t been populated with events yet, simply means that they are biding their time and continuing to let him recover without the pressure of stuff on his plate, as they should. As many of you know, back problems are tricky and unpredictable. It’s a feel-your-way, wait-and-see situation. Continue to take anything you see out there about events and Rain appearances with a grain of salt. That’s just the way it’s going to be, for now. Waiting for good info is just part of being a Cloud, it always will be, and we should pretty much be used to it by now. So, chin UP, and please keep the letters and positive thoughts going to Rain.
He is FINE (well, that too, but you know what I mean. He’s OKAY.)
R2B: Return to Base has touched down on tarmacs in South Korea, the U.S. and Canada, and is on its way around the world. It has premiered in Vietnam and Thailand; now Hong Kong and Singapore are set for October, and Malaysia is set for November. Japan is set for December. Let’s see where else this bird is going to land!
Don’t be thrown off by the name changes in some countries. That kind of thing happens all the time in the industry, and it is for the good of the movie. For instance, I hear tell that when Captain America: The First Avenger was released in Russia, the Russian authorities decided to drop the “Captain America” because “The First Avenger” would play better to their audiences (for political reasons, I’ll bet, and I agree). It’s about getting more people into the theater. Everyone on the planet connects Soar Into The Sun, R2B, and Return to Base with RAIN, anyway. It’s no big deal, folks.
As of this moment, 6054 yellow ribbons for Rain have been added to Twitter and Facebook icons everywhere. Amazing! Thanks for supporting our favorite corporal during his military service and for letting him know you’ll be waiting when he gets home! » For a brief read about the meaning of the Yellow Ribbon, go to our previous post HERE.
For information on where to send handwritten cards and letters to Rain, please see our previous post HERE (military). For cards, letters, and gifts, do see our post HERE (office admin).
» Rain’s official website. » RAINY Entertainment’s official Twitter.
» R2B: Return To Base official social media sites. » Rain’s official YouTube channel AND » Facebook page.
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SONG OF THE WEEK: “Am I Not Good Enough / Why Not Me? (Naron Andoni / Narun Andwaeni) 나론 안되니”, featuring Hooni Hoon and Ho InChang, Track 9 on Rain’s debut album n001 (2002). A catchy little tune if I ever heard one! Baby Boy was working that beat.
(Fan made by hiromikubo1022 @YT)
Rain is Eternal. Where clouds stay gathered, rain will always come. It is inevitable.
— Stephe ^@@^
(Summer 2009: The Seoul Metropolitan government appoints Rain as its Global Goodwill Ambassador.)
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South Korea “Baby box” pastor says new law brings more babies
By Daum Kim | Reuters – Sun, Oct 7, 2012
A South Korean pastor who runs a “baby box” where mothers can leave unwanted infants has seen a sharp increase in the number of newborns being left there because, the pastor says, of a new law aimed at protecting the rights of children.
http://news.yahoo.com/south-korea-baby-box-pastor-says-law-brings-064417359.html
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It’s like the “baby moses” law here in Texas. It’s good that there is at least a place “mothers” can take their unwanted babies, but wow what a sad state for all parties involved. My honest opinion is….individuals may want to think about curtailing their sexual encounters. This would help (at the very least) in reducing the number of children that have to start out in life at a disadvantage………*Just a thought*
http://www.khou.com/news/Texas-Baby-Moses-law-may-save-lives-but-its-hardly-ever-used–136440663.html
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Has anybody ever had a problem logging Out of FB?? I click the little log out drop down arrow only to be taken to the General Account Settings page?? I’m like huh? and it keeps me there. I have changed my PW recently too because this same thing happened about a week ago. What is FB trying to tell me?
I will deactivate that sucker in a two seconds flat if need be. I don’t need a FB account if some shenanigans are happening to my account that I can’t see. HELP Cloud sisters……………………………..
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Well, my experience with that is whenever I try to access an option on that menu and can’t (logging out, going to help, going to account settings, etc. or I can’t get stuff to show on my wall… FB is usually tickering with something behind the scenes. Adding new options, re-configuring stuff, moving crap around, moderating from their dashboard, etc. and so on. And usually when they’re done after a few hours, things go back to normal.
I don’t know if that’s what’s happening now, but I’ll bet it is. If you haven’t noticed anything missing or added or different on your FB, then you probably don’t have anything to worry about.
Stephe ^@@^
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Everything “seems” normal for now, but who knows………………..
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looks like Psy has the babies going GANGNAM STYLE……..so cute!
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ROFLMAO! I gotta tweet this, Vic.
Stephe ^@@^
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Ha! I saw this earlier today. So funny, especially his little expression at 1:24. His parents better not EVER lose that computer.
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LMAO!!!!! That baby is so darn cute!! Well Stephe, there you have it, if your grandson gets fussy while eating, Gangnam Style is your answer!! Of course, you can try with Hip Song first, just to see his reaction. Lol!!!! 😀
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Oh, you best believe, little L.J. WILL be Hip Song grinding and Horse dancing. Trust! LMAO!
ahahahaha
Stephe ^@@^
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I must say thank you to CloudUSA and K-dramas for helping me explain the word oppa in my neighborhood beauty supply! There was a young couple in the line in front of me and they were giggling while holding hands. She smiled and called him “Oppa!” while facing in my direction. I smiled too because I understood the title she had given him. The cashier asked her “what does that mean?” Before I knew it, I had blurted out “boyfriend, sweetie, boo, papi”……..the couple turned around and all three of us shared a good ‘ole loud country laugh! Jenny Beauty Supply Super Center is HUGE—it used to be a Target store. LOL
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OMG, I love that story! I wish I’d seen their faces when you blurted that out. What a fun moment. LOL!
Stephe ^@@^
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they were such a cute couple…….him, Korean—her, Latina!
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Well ladies that makes me feel better. I know that you have ways of knowing if something is not right in the rainverse. Is just that I’m a Tell-me-the-truth-now kind of girl or I get a million ideas in my head, most of them the bad/ugly type. It’s a family thing! Thanks! 🙂
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This debate had me wanting to reach in my TV and slap the smirky grin off someone’s face. Why, why Mr. President didn’t you call this man out on the fact that you have repeatedly tried to “reach across the aisle” to work to bring about the changes we need in the country? Is it me or was Jim Lehrer “too soft” as a moderator? I don’t know, I just hate for the lesser candidate (IMO) to come off as confident. I am sure the President will take the kid gloves off in the next debate, at least I hope so.
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As far as I’m concerned, Mitt contradicting himself during the debate about what he’s been saying up to the debate pretty much threw Obama off. Stuff he said in the debate contradicts what he’s been saying in private. He totally changed his tune and deflected. Mitt showing himself as a bully was no surprise, however.
😦
Stephe ^@@^
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Lehrer was way too soft.
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The problem is that in Washington we have more politicians than we do statesmen. Our founding fathers were looking for statesmen, not politicians to lead our government.
Some people think that politicians are statesmen, that the definition is the same. But they are not. Politicians care more about winning office and gaining power and favor for themselves, their constituents and their part(ies). Statemen will sit in a room and hash a problem out with each other until they come up with the best solution, the best compromise, for ALL people. There’s a huge difference.
I think it’s pretty clear which one of those men up there on that stage is the statesman and which one is the politician.
Terri :-}
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Stephe and Terri, I agree with both your points. I sometimes forget that the President has to keep it cool and collected and not come across as the “angry Black man” I do get it. He is about the “people” and doing what’s best and he has to get re-elected in order to do that. However, for once just once…..I want him to go straight “gansta” and just tell these suckers off! (*that’s in my political fantasy dream sequence*).
Stephe, ok it wasn’t just me. Jim Lehrer….*SIGH*….dude gave Romney way too much leverage to come back in rebuttle. They need moderators that can be a little more hard line and keep to the specific time constraints. If I was Jim, I would have been more pissed at Romney for threatening my PBS gig.
*P.S.*…………………..
I was just talking with my co-workers and the point was made (and I didn’t realize it last night) that the President spoke directly to the camera (in other words directly to the people) and not directly at Romney. Social media is blowing up this morning as holes are being poked in Romney’s slick double talk.
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Oops……*rebuttal*
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This little article came across my FB from a former high school classmate.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/10/03/162263539/romney-goes-on-offense-pays-for-it-in-first-wave-of-fact-checks
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Oh boy, the first debate is tonight. The gauntlet will be thrown down for sure. The die will be cast…..as the saying goes.
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Aww love this picts!! Rain looks stunning in them! Love THE HAIR!! You know me, my hair fetish with Baby Boo is not going anywhere! Lol!! On the other hand, I’m getting restless with this silence about Rain’s condition. I hope he’s really ok. Sighhh
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No news from RAINY really is good news, Mari. If anything was really wrong, we would know about it by now. There is no news to report because things are the same as they were at the last report (or better) — he’s being a good boy and resting, taking his treatments, nothing is worse and he’s fine.
And thank God the media is shutting up for the most part about it instead of continuing to stir the pot in order to up their ratings.
🙂
Stephe ^@@^
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@hmmmmmmmmm????????
no new ?? i read that Rain is OUT from HOSPITAL already he already back to Barack in Army i read he was been out from Hospital and yet on Chuseok day or before Rain was not even their as well in Hospital also i honest think he feel a lot better now also i read that
Special concert Special “Consolatory Train” concert to celebrate the 58th Baekjae Culture Festival, will be held in Buyeo’s Guderae (何咯 备靛贰) on October 4th at 6:30pm, and it features Rain, KCM, Untouchable, etc.to celebrate the 58th Baekjae Culture Festival, will be held in Buyeo’s Guderae (何咯 备靛贰) on October 4th at
6:30pm, and it features Rain, KCM, Untouchable, etc.
so i curious is all THIS TRUE i will wait to Rainy net confrom but the
“Consolatory Train” was trans by poste it by CUCCI @ rain-cloud
well only thing we can said wait & see that just tomorrow in Seoul……
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Yes, I read that stuff too. And that’s exactly my point — there is NO news from RAINY ENTERTAINMENT (as of this post and this comment). Any of that stuff in the Media may be or may not be true.
He is okay, though.
Stephe ^@@^
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Exactly.
Terri :-}
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Mari,
He’s okay. Really. Everybody needs to remember that the media always blows everything out of proportion.
Terri :-}
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No kidding. Because RAIN equals RATINGS.
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one word SO HANDSOME that look just bright up my day he reading my word and thinking how cloud miss him right now ahahahahah… that suit on u just so DEFINE STUNNING look i just want to run my hand on your hair look so thick and soft here ekekeke all think of his hair ahahha 🙂
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