Look what I found

It started with one bloke and a metal detector. It ended with more than eleven pounds of gold; weapons, helmet decorations, and coins, a total amounting to more than 1500 pieces. It was discovered in Staffordshire, England in a fallow field by a local pensioner, Terry Herbert. Archaeologists were eventually brought in and have dated the haul to between 550 and 750. They speculate it might have been the booty of a particularly successful raiding party, especially since there are no feminine items amidst the jewel encrusted hoard that includes gem studded pieces that were the ornamentation for Angle-Saxon swords and pommels.

Herbert is looking at a more than $1 million reward.

Read the whole story here in the UK's Guardian.

What are they watching...Episode III

Our weekly look at what the teens and tweens of America are watching. You may have caught our first couple of episodes. This week we highlight a song that we have heard as the ring tone for some young ballers.



Do the youngsters in a college town understand what this song is about? Is the conglomerate a response by outsiders to the structure and strictures of government?

Greenday

Who would of thought back fifteen years ago when they were writing lyrics like, "When masturbation's lost its fun / You're fucking lazy," that Greenday would become one of the preeminent political statement bands of their era. They have. In 2003 they released the highly regarded and very political, American Idiot. This year they are back at it with their new album 21st Century Breakdown.

The biggest single hit off of the album is the cry for peace "21 Guns."

Be careful in San Jose

Our last post was about being careful in Las Vegas because the vice cops are working overtime. This time there were no cops on the scene when a series of fights broke out in this San Jose bar, Club Wet. According the San Jose Mercury News, "For the second time in two months, San Jose police temporarily yanked the entertainment license of Club Wet. They quoted the cops, "There has been a slew of different things that happened at this particular club, all related to violence."

Patrick Swayze was sorely missed. Chaos 1 --- Security 0

Be careful in Vegas

The pool at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
courtesy of Oyster.com

Recently, in our politics section the Clarion Content noted that even the normally slump proof Las Vegas was struggling in this deep downturn. While looking into the issue we did see that there are some great deals for hotels, shows and entertainment in Vegas right now. However, if you are traveling there, dear reader, a word of caution.

Anecdotally we are hearing and reading that in many parts of the country, police are more active, and thereby are generating more revenue for their state, county or municipality. (Many of which are financially in the pits post the reign of King George the II.) This is especially true for speeding tickets, which are not only more expensive, but are being handed out with greater frequency. You may recall our post on not so welcoming Virginia. Insofar as Vegas goes, looks like the cops may be being more active there as well. Of course, in Sin City, the cops who are on the prowl are often vice.

This note in the San Jose Mercury News caught our eye the other day, "Las Vegas police say they have arrested seven people on drug charges and one for soliciting prostitution at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino pool." This was daytime on a Sunday afternoon. The Mercury News continues, "Authorities say the undercover operation is part of an increased effort by police to fight increased occurrences of "illicit activities" at resort pools throughout Las Vegas."

A word to the wise, behave or be careful, even in Sin City.

What are they watching...Episode II

Last week you may have caught our first episode of "What are they watching?" It will be a weekly look at some of the most popular You Tube videos amongst Americas tweens and teens. We are counting on our public to send these videos our way. If you have one, please post a comment or email us at clarioncontent@gmail.com. We would love to hear your feedback.

This week we are featuring a video by the New Boyz called "You're a Jerk." It centers around an initially underground dance movement called Jerkin that sprung up not that long ago in Los Angeles in California. Though many dance crews are into Jerkin', the New Boyz are credited with popularizing it.

Fred and Ginger role over

Miley and Mandy are here.

Dance is as popular as ever. Teen icon Miley Cyrus and her pal, back-up dancer, Mandy Jiroux throw down and cut some rug. They bring out all their dancing peeps in the latest installment of their dance battle with the ACDC dance crew. They even have a sense of humor...




These are the boys Miley and Mandy are responding to in what is billed as the biggest on-line dance battle ever. They can move it, move it. Jon M. Chu and Adam Servani along with the ACDC dance crew, kick it here. Look out!



Dang that looks like fun...

Rumblings and grumblings

What we're hearing...

We are pestering some of our erstwhile restaurant reviewers and local bon vivants to give us an official statement, (as yet no luck). In the meantime, this what they are saying about a couple of local restaurants which we hope to review in full at a later date.

The word of mouth has been almost universally good about Tonali at #3642 Shannon Road near the newly remodeled Durham-27707 Post Office.

On the flip side, unfortunately, we have heard some negative comments, (overpriced, not that tasty) about the newly opened Dos Perros right around the corner from City Hall in a new Greenfire development called Rogers Alley. Clearly though, not everybody feels the same way.

Unfortunately, we have yet to be able to find the time to try either as a staff.

Check'em out for yourselves and let us know!