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Re: Why it's time to break out of Twitter (Scripting News)

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:09:37 -0000

I follow news sources on Twitter. Some national, although I am most of my sites are all about Long Beach, CA Suprisingly Obama and Google News follow me!

Recently I performed an experiment via twitter/blog (highlighting a text chat)
updating during the Academy Awards / Oscars. It DID prove my thoughts: That people would subscribe to get the latest moviestar news, then UNsubscribe when they learned I could care less about fake dialogue and I hate the paparazzi!

I follow YOU, Leo, Scoble, etc. because I am trying to learn about new technology via osmosis. I'm the one who called into Leo's show in 2005 about podcasting and he referred to me as the Long Beach "Queen of Media" (back then I also wrote for a Signal Hill /LB newspaper).

Anyway, it's ALL good.

If I owned a company, I'd write "updating projects via twitter" into the job descriptions. It can really be a productive tool, saving time and money!

Re: Speak Softly And Carry A Big Camera Bag

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:14:46 -0000

Have a safe trip, great show today!

Re: TWiT Livelier

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:58:15 -0000

If I can promote this via ThePrimeSpot.TV
just let me know - you are already the
SPOTlight in my GEEK section on
ThePrimeSpot.com !

Re: Boing Boing has a few fans

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:23:59 -0000

While surfing to understand the vast workings of the world wide web, I noticed your are listed as third on google when searching those who link to a certain website :)

Re: BlogHer and Barack: EXCLUSIVE

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sun, 18 May 2008 15:28:38 -0000

www.WorldPeace.com

Re: SHOW US THE MONET! | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:41:43 -0000

One thing that bugs me about this place is the one upstairs room where the work never changes. Also, it has the reputation for having the biggest video collection. Who is watching them right now and where? Are they also in the libraries, classrooms, uploaded to the web?

Imagine the SLIDE collection LBMA and all other quality exhibitors must have. All galleries and museums should have a Slideshow going NonStop, projected inside OR out - especially out!

LBMA, like so many (too many!) other "creative venues" about town have so much ... potential! IMAGINE: Acoustic Concerts and Simulcasts broadcasted LIVE worldwide (for FREE!) and WITH Live Text Chat. Imagine THAT!

Then project it !

Re: INDECENTLY HIGH STANDARDS? | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:29:39 -0000

Watch Your Neighbors on LBCT = Channels 65/69/95 via Charter TV. (Many LB pubs like IguanaKelleys.com have cable access but they'll tell you no because they want to keep the game on for their customers ;)

Regarding shows at FlazhAlleyStudio.com, I'd have to say the past two shows were "tame" compared to the current one - for an ADULT gallery Let me quote you from the Mission Statement of FLAZH!ALLEY STUDIO:

" ... Flazh!Alley is a space dedicated to showing erotic and adult themed work exclusively. A space where you have to be 18 years of age or older, a space where people who have issues with adult themed work are advised not to attend, a space where the receptions are by invitation only, small, intimate and informal..."

I commend whoever decided to not show the third portrait (awesome self-portrait of the artist) at all. It not only leaves more to the imagination (go see the exhibit in person!) but gives respect to those like ME who have a problem of adult-themed artwork in public.

Am I a prude? Well I also worry about the impact is of kids watching all-animal nature shows - are they teaching our kids to be beasts - stalking their meal, tearing flesh, eating their young? Did Jeffrey Dahmer watch nature flicks?!

Note: www.myspace.com/LBCTelevision

Re: HEAVY METAL VOMIT PARTY LOOKING GOOD | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:39:13 -0000

Hooray For Human, I LOVE the name & the concept!

Don't forget First Street is closed Saturday due to the Second Saturday Artwalk & the firedancers (Sirena Serpentina). KOOS should be packed!

Re: LIVE BANDS COMING TO WRIGLEY’S PUKA BAR | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:50:22 -0000

ThePrimeSpot radio show features music from bands with upcoming gigs in The 562. Bands, get your music on! And post your shows to www.myspace.com/club562

Re: MONSTER MASH | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:59:40 -0000

Politics? I imagined The District Weekly -> IN <- "The District" (D.C.) since it started. PS It'd be cool to see The Postal Service song "The District Sleeps Tonight" on your myspace page ;)

Re: DICSTROKE COMETH–NOT THAT YOU WOULD KNOWETH–AND DOESN’T AT ALL BLOWETH | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:14:11 -0000

There is (still?) a stack of DICSTROKE mag located right outside CSULB's student intrnet radio station, kbeach.org

I just found the mag two weeks ago, here it is Feb already and, after leaving my "mark" in the mags, put a bunch back where they were and distributed the other half of them around town.

What a joke! The mag really DOES resemble the District in alot of ways and I wanted to share the fun ;)

Re: NEW CIGARETTE TAX IN LB | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:16:45 -0000

Re: Smoking, check out WHAT IF on ThePrimeSpot.TV

Whaddaya Think?!

Re: PODCAST: TEAR IN MY BEER | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:52:38 -0000

Is that music podsafe?

Re: LAST DAY AT BROADLIND CAFE TODAY | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:22:32 -0000

Passport closes early even on (late) Second Saturday Artwalk nights. And they just opened another location near Carson & Woodruff (or is it Bellflower?) Nope, don't know how they do it.

It's a shame The Broadlind just packed up... I was hoping they'd be more active posting their events on EastVillageArtsDistrict.org, EVfriends.com, LongBeachCulture.org and other avenues to get the word out because they had quality music and art. Best wishes to them and Echo Long Beach!

Re: NO COUNTRY FOR YOUNG MEN | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:30:02 -0000

David Hernandez and Lisa Glatt were on The Poetry Show (TPSradio) with G.Murray Thomas a while back. Sure wish those shows were archived at kbeach!

Uh huh, Murray knows how to ick them!

Congrats, David ;)

Re: SEX OFFENDERS: WHERE ARE THESE GUYS SUPPOSED TO GO? | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:46:23 -0000

ATTENTION: Peeps n' Perps:

Please check out these sites: StopitNow.com (perhaps you say The Gadfly's sign at the City Council Meeting this past Tuesday or heard Samantha Runyon's Mom mention it during a Press Announcement back in 2005?)

STOP the cycle!

Share StopitNow.com with your family, childcare providers, babysitters.
(Also, share SataSort.org with the PED in your life - the only peeps who can stop this behavior are the perps themselves).

PS This whole issue makes me wonder how many murderers live on my street.

Re: LUDACRIS: “THEY DON’T REALLY KNOW WHO I AM…” | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:19:17 -0000

I missed the concert/protest (went to a Postal Party instead) but I like the real-time log. I've done this in the past using my myspace account, "Reporting Live" from various live music events where they have wiFi, informing my 3,000+ friends via bulletins on what's happening every few minutes.

Isn't the internet GREAT?!

BTW, who is scheduled next at the Pyramid? Long Beach needs more BIG NAMES performing in The 562. Fill those seats!

Re: MARCH 8, 2008 | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:34:24 -0000

KOOS was packed!

I need to revisit when I have more time to delve!

Re: SEX OFFENDER STORY AIRED ON FRIDAY’S DR. PHIL | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:22:00 -0000

Dr. Phil needs to discuss www.SataSort.org

Re: THE CELLAR OPENS THIS WEEK; PABST IS $4.50 | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:33:00 -0000

Where's the music lineup? People have been asking
over at Club562...

Re: “THE STREET TO NOWHERE” | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:09:09 -0000

To see eVillage businesses on myspace, just visit www.myspace.com/artwalkLBC !

Re: APRIL 10, 2008 | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:24:50 -0000

I am looking to find out EXACTLY WHERE downtown your 1st Anniversary is so I can email my 4,000+ local "friends" via myspace, yahoogroups, etc.

I don't have a copy of THE DW @ home to SEE the ad, my cell phone is dead with a misplaced charger...I'd call someone formerly with LBCTelevision but HE told ME he was going to look it up on TheDistrictWeekly.com . I don't see it - under Calendar for April 10th, Upcoming Events, 5 Things to Do Today, the FRONT Page... I don't see it! Is toDAY (night) the night or am I TOTALLY confused (just stepped off the B17!)

I will look under The DW myspace account Club 562 launched before you even had an icon. Ooops!

Anyway, I will be there, however late. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. You make OCweakly.com proud and LBweekly.com - dumbfounded!

PS I'm going to guess it's at Smooth's. Upstairs or where No Duh played last year?

Re: APRIL 10, 2008 | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:42:25 -0000

WHAT A DWEEB!

I just check myspace.com/thedistrictweekly and I see that THE PARTY is happenng FRIDAY at The Cellar. THAT'S why I couldn't "remember" the venue - it's Brand New!

Have a GREAT Anniversary!

I have a (bluegrass) stop in the opposite direction, on the way to TPSradio but if y'all wanna call in LIVE during the 1st hour, hit me back via Club562 on myspace! PATRICK, WILL, any DW staffers!

PS TONIGHT, since I ditched class to go to a party that hasn't taken place just yet, I should aim for KBEACH's Concert Series at The NUGGET! (EVERY Thursday!)

Re: ACRES OF BOOKS PLANS TO STAY IN LONG BEACH | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:21:02 -0000

Dave in Alamitos Beach, great idea!

Re: STREET TALK WITH BOB FOSTER AND LAURA DOUD | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:02:47 -0000

How's THIS for street talk: I come home at 10:30pm tonight to see a dead body in my backyard. We need our TROOPS home to guard us from ourselves!

Re: ROUNDUP, DAY 2: BURGLARY SUSPECT DIES IN POLICE CUSTODY | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:10:06 -0000

See my BLOG dated today re: the video clip on ThePrimeSpot.com

Re: SUJA LOWENTHAL AND THE ART AND SCIENCE OF POLITICS | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:06:26 -0000

Long Beach is small potatoes for Suja; with her pizzaz she belongs in Hollywood, Bollywood or heck,I'd feature her on Poddywood if she had a podcast!

PS Are you saying when council members vote on an issue involving the opposite sex that they are sleeping with them? If so, the whole city must be one gigantic orgy.

Re: ROUNDUP, DAY 2: BURGLARY SUSPECT DIES IN POLICE CUSTODY | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:35:56 -0000

I was not aware that the recovery time after being tased is SECONDS, not minutes as seen on my "Taser" channel (ThePrimeSpot.TV ).

Please keep in mind when you view the clips of the preacher and movie stars getting tased for the camera, their recovery and reaction is relaxed compared to a real-life crime scene, etc.

I'm interested to know Long Beach's Tasing Guidelines and am blogging about it on www.myspace.com/club562

Re: P-T UPDATES CONDITION OF LOWENTHAL STAFFERS AFTER COLLISION | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:40:52 -0000

OMG I did not know! I've been skirting the downtown area as of late.
I hope everyone is seriously O.K.

Re: READER COMMENT ROUNDUP | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:02:23 -0000

LBPD Shaes "What To Do When You Get Pulled Over" Sun July 20th.
Please attend and report back to your readers!

Re: TOO HOT FOR CHARTER CABLEVISION | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:34:18 -0000

I would LOVE to see The Dstrict Weekly do a story on Charter Cable Access TV, status of

Re: FRESH ART, DIFFERENT ADDRESS

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:11:42 -0000

For some reason LBArts website is the only one left in the world where you HAVE to type in "www" ... Stay tuned for First Friday OCtober 3rd.. ThePrimeSpot.com cosponsors the music with "Serenade".

Re: BEST OF: NEWS & COMMUNITY

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:00:39 -0000

I logged on to see if you have coverage of HuellHowser.com covering the EastVillageArtsDistrict.org during Soundwalk...?

The East Village was happening Sat Night!

Re: LIVE REVIEW: DENGUE FEVER | The District Weekly

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:13:06 -0000

Request this band on The Prime Spot Radio Show!

Since they will be playing at 2008 U-Sea in the East Village on
October 5th, their music is featured on www.myspace.com/artwalkLBC

Re: HUELL HOWSER

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:35:25 -0000

That's the shortest story EVER.

But so was his visit... too bad he didn't arrive later
or, better yet, the artists should have started on time.

The event was supposed to start at 5pm.

Re: CITY COUNCIL EXAMINES NEW SEX OFFENDER ORDINANCE TOMORROW

ThePrimeSpot.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:39:57 -0000

www.StopitNow.com
www.Satasort.org

For the PED in your life!

Re: NEW CONTEST: SEE YOUR INK IN PRINT

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:03:34 -0000

kAri bArbA's artwork is beautiful, and I don't even have a tattoo! I always said that if I were ever to get one, it would be of TWO hearts, one on the inside of each thigh so when they rubbed together they'd bring me good luck, ha!

Seriously, her paintings of trees are pretty cool, too.
Just saw them on her myspace page.

Re: FLICKR PHOTO OF THE WEEK

ThePrimeSpot.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:24:08 -0000

Looks like a pig about to catch a gumball!

I'm cirrus!
I mean cumulonimbus.

Re: JOIN LBPD: WATCH LIVE SEX, ISSUE WARRANTS!

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:26:22 -0000

Are these guys associated with "Club Ice" at 49 Pine?

Re: THE LAND AT FOURTH AND CHERRY

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:48:57 -0000

Great job, Kerstin!

I called about that property about 10 years ago suggesting they make it into a parking lot. I was told that it had been a gas station so it needed to be tested for a year by the EPA before anything happens.

I did the same re: property by the pier. At that time, the empty dilapidated building said "House of Real Estate." (An oxymoron, don't ya think?)

Anyway, I traced it to owners in OC who agreed they DID need to do something with the property they inherited, NOT just let it sit there.

I offered to rent it from them monthly, however committing to one year paid up front. They want $200 more per month and didn't want to make any improvements to the property.

My initial idea was to sell local art and music (at that point ThePrimeSpot Private Art & Music Collection was 20 local CD's and about 3 paintings but I was going to add wind-up-solar-powered radios and beach towels* to inventory.

(* Rainbow colored on one side, solid color on the other side of the towel - to advertise "preference" as you lay there worshipping the sun ;)

Anyway, sometimes just "stirring it up" can have an affect. Personally, I'm glad I never opened a business however the biz that secured that location seems to be doing fine!

PS I took a picture of the COMING SOON banner at 4th and Cherry then researched the web for its meaning. That was before this great article came out!

PPS Kerstin, can you affect Pat West to support Long Beach Community Television on traditional TV?!

Re: ART EXCHANGE TAKES TWO STEPS TOWARD REALITY

ThePrimeSpot.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:50:04 -0000

Looking Forward to what the Art Exchange Visual Art Center has in store.. I hope they include audio and audio-visual as well ;)

Classrooms should have dual purpose as exhibit space with retractable movie screens for projection. No white walls!

I am SO looking forward to this grand opening in a year or two (?)

Re: DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PETITION DLBA TO FIRE KOJIAN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:39:30 -0000

I was just wondering.... Who is interested in taking his place?

Re: DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PETITION DLBA TO FIRE KOJIAN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:05:06 -0000

Hi again. I'm not on either side here.
I don't have all the facts to form an opinion.

I've never had a conversation with Kraig Kojian
but I DO credit him for Obama votes.

Re: DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PETITION DLBA TO FIRE KOJIAN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:13:55 -0000

Great plug for CityofNeighborhoods.com

I find it interesting that their is absolutely no mention of
LB's East Village Arts District.

What a great opportunity to promote Tour Des Artistes. Lost.

PS I want to hear more about Belmont Shore's alcohol problem.

Re: DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PETITION DLBA TO FIRE KOJIAN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:45:58 -0000

I can't find my comment that included the statement "I never had a conversation with Kraig Kojian but I credit him for Obama votes.

Do you moderate your comments?

Jusy wondering.

KaRi from LBweekly.com

PS I also asked who WANTED Kraig Kojians job?

Re: DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PETITION DLBA TO FIRE KOJIAN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:38:25 -0000

Thanks for the reply, Toad.

Google "Kraig Kojian" and "Obama" and you'll get my point.

I'd rather NOT have someone "who would sell their souls to the devil himself to land that job." I don't want that person OR some sneaky mysterious instigator, either.

If you want accountability or a reallocation of funds ask for it. If you want an up-to-the-minute (or so) "vote" from those concerned on how monies should be spent, utilize the site that BILconference used (during TEDweek) called http://www.NowGetSocial.com -> BIL scheduled the most popular speakers according to popular vote and availability, almost real-time <- Win-Win

If you want the leader of an organization to take a paycut, well why not request that of ALL orgs across the city, inviting the leaders to boast how the savings are reallocated.

Note: My thinking stems from being an HR Manager at a private company that went through alot of management changes. That is not always the answer.

Re: DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PETITION DLBA TO FIRE KOJIAN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:37:44 -0000

So what does Dave Weilenga have to say about this?

Re: DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PETITION DLBA TO FIRE KOJIAN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:52:38 -0000

LB City Girl, regardless of political party I believe Kojian nurtured, if not encouraged, votes for Obama. That weighs heavy in my book.

My personnel background in both California (private sector) and Hawaii (an employment-at-will state), termination usually involved a warning (verbal and written)from the employee's superior.

I know the DLBA org and fees paid by those concerned create a totally different scenario, but can't there be a win-win here? I live downtown, walk around and after reading some neg comments about the cleaning people, well I don't want to lose that service DLBA provides.

Why not implement:

Step One

Implement NowGetSocial.com to rank the "Requests for Change" you want in the DLBA. Voters should use REAL NAMES for accountability/specifics which would also avoid duplication of votes.

Step Two

Evaluate the response...

In the meantime ponder a replacement: Would you want a person be brand new to LB with proven track record from a Top 10 City? Or someone who has served on the board previously and has allegiance to current and past "ties"? Is the person who started the petition interested in the position? Will that person be doomed from the start because of the economy and/or look successful as the nation picks up from a recession?

Re: DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES PETITION DLBA TO FIRE KOJIAN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:03:08 -0000

Somewhere in the tons of non-edited video footage, I have the guy who received acolades for the Long Beach Bike Fest that just came through LB earlier this year saying that it wasn't HIS idea, that the city manager handed it to him saying it had been on the shelf for a while.

What we should do is make sure in those circumstance(s) that the idea/event originator has first dibs to be involved/produce it when it DOES take off, possibly years later.

So yes, to repeat LBresident, "which ideas have not been approved?"

What's the status of "University By the Sea" (which I think/should always be tied to Smolarcorp.com )?

Is THAT happening this year?

That would be my first suggestion echoed by many: Bring back U-Sea! Maybe have
U-Sea and Sea F - festival work together!

Re: EXTENDED LAP

ThePrimeSpot.com — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:38:30 -0000

It amazes me how an event can be held next to the Second Saturday Artwalk but yet noone mentions the "artwalk" in their write-ups.

Oh I did MYSELF - on another LB website that allows comments "but it was deleted by the site! In the "creative" column ;)

--> Here ye, here ye, if you would like to have a booth at the artwalk located within/next to "Tour", visit www.ArtwalkLB.com There still may be some time and space! <--

Art Matters? If it did, those (struggling & emerging) artists that are CLUELESS about the animosity between the different art groups (inside and outside of the eVillage) wouldn't be snubbed. Will these groups EVER work together?

ALSO - in case you didn't know - you can learn more about The ART EXCHANGE at one of the PhantomGalleriesLA.com exhibits. This is where YOU, the artist and artlover can make your ideas, concerns, and suggestions known. (To read an OLD post about the A.E. visit http://blog.longbeachculture.org/?p=92 ).

And - as I posted on 562CityLife, "No one website will include the whole lineup because sometimes the art scene is spontaneous and undaground - totally organic." However please delve into the websites you see including www.RULongBeach.com to familairize yourself with the creative class - the individuals whose talents are showcased making any community art event what it is!

This was written by a previous volunteer at Tour Des Artistes and University By the Sea - me!

Re: STREAMLINE MEETS MODERN

ThePrimeSpot.com — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:37:17 -0000

Update: Meet June 30th at MoLAA 5:30pm to learn more about the Art Exchange from the Redevelopment Agency..

Re: What is YOUR use for Twitter?

ThePrimeSpot.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:41:45 -0000

Since everything I post to my site(s) = local, I post the answer of THIS question to Twitter: "What are you THINKING right now?" That's because I usually have lots of thoughts and usually THINK doing before doing something!

Most of my posts are worldly, not local. Also, sometimes I post major news before the associated twitter does (ie. Biden=VP, also I've posted earthquakes within a minute of them happening).

I can see companies all over the world using twitter for project updates....

Re: Is Google Putting a Horse Head in Cuils Bed

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:39:47 -0000

YOU rank high!

Hey, why not hold a PODCAMP in Long Beach, CA?
I'd love to promote that!

Re: Is Google Putting a Horse Head in Cuils Bed

ThePrimeSpot.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:44:56 -0000

Because I'm still a wanna-be, Chris!

Re: What Do You Want Next

ThePrimeSpot.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:35:16 -0000

SoCalPodamp.com
"An event for the whole Family."
Long Beach, SoCaLifornia.
Interested?!

YOU the man!