14
Sep
09
Sep
I just saw this video, and it made me smile. I had to share it!
Translation (taken from YouTube video description) :
Lab Chimps Play in the Sun for the First Time.
These monkeys were caged/kept indoors their entire lives and have finally been allowed outside to play.
Narration translation:
Woman Narrator:
They see for the first time in their lives, the sun. After decades in an experiment laboratory, this is the first step of the chimpanzees in to freedom.Man Narrator:
They hugged each other, like they would say they were finally free. And then they laughed. One imagines being locked up for 30 years in an elevator, then to open the door with friends and say “I don’t believe it.” They have only seen people wearing protective clothing; they have never had regular contact. They never learned to climb, because they were brought to the laboratory as babies. Now they can finally get out.Woman Narrator:
Most of the former 38 monkeys have spent the entire lives behind bars. Since 2002, they are now in an Austrian village, slowing being prepared a life in freedom. This moment was for both animal and people equally unique.Man Narrator:
I saw a chimpanzee, who was starring completely fascinated at a butterfly. He knew it, from back when he was a small chimpanzee in the jungle, and now he can see them again.Woman Narrator:
And the monkeys that were born in the laboratory are discovering everything for the first time. The air, the grass, the freedom.
11
Aug
My blog has been pretty naked for a while… I haven’t had much to say… and I still don’t… but here are some random thoughts…
A picture of me in my new room.
I’m all officially moved into my new house. I’ve been working a lot… and I’ve had a lot of fun doing it. I’ve made some new friends at work, but I miss my old friends. Crazy how you lose contact with so many people when you graduate high school… and it hasn’t even been three months yet! I guess part of it is my fault for always being busy. I’ve registered for a few classes in fall.
My new house is pretty cool. I’ll post some pictures of the new “Prime Studio” as soon as I finish unpacking and organizing everything. I still have some more to do.
Love life is still nowhere. I’m cool with that too.
My favorite song right now is If I Die Young by The Band Perry
My favorite computer application right now is Spotify.
I think that’s a good update. Bampow! Thanks for reading. 
-Austin
19
Jun
Looking for some new music to jam out to this summer? People are ALWAYS asking me for new songs to download for their iPods. So here are a few new ones that I like.
June Song Suggestions by austinprime
The official playlist:
All Time Low – I Feel Like Dancin’
Gavin DeGraw – Not Over You
Far East Movement – So What?
Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine – Stereo Hearts
Britney Spears – Burning Up
Owl City – Dear In The Headlights
Adele – Rolling In The Deep (DJ Mike D Remix)
Shaggy – Sugarcane
18
May
I’m getting excited! The big concert is on Friday! This is not something you want to miss! This year we have had so much practice, and even played a concert at the Landmark Theater.
Here’s the deal. $5… 7:30 pm… Cosby High School. Buy tickets early, they are known to sell out! There are still plenty left as of right now. Get them at the front office of the school.
Broadway’s Ivan Rutherford will be singing his signature tune from Les Misérables, and two Michael Buble songs! We have 10 tunes we will be doing, and of course, our patriotic finale! …Oh, and your’s truly… will be narrating some lyrical text while the band plays American The Beautiful.
The Fifth Annual Concert of The Titan Band will be held on Friday May 20, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cosby Theater. This show will be a Hollywood-styled production that promises to be a memorable evening for the entire Cosby community. A celebrity guest master of ceremonies, a professional soloist from Broadway, and the bands patriotic finale will make this a truly special evening. Tickets are available at the school beginning May 16and sell for $5.00 a seat. Due to previous sell-outs, it is highly suggested to get them early.
Our featured soloist for the evening is Ivan Rutherford, star of the Broadway smash hit “Les Miserables”. He will perform his signature “Bring Him Home” from that show, as well as “Sway” and “Feelin Good” as recorded by Michael Buble’. In addition, a wide variety of other musical styles will be covered by the band. Additional highlights for the evening include “Inchon” by Robert W. Smith—a spectacular tribute to Korean war veterans, “The Crosley March” by Henry Fillmore—from the bands unanimous “Superior” rated State Concert Festival performance, “Selections for the Wizard of Oz”, “Song for Lyndsey” by Andrew Boysen, “Sedona” by Steven Reineke, “Pachinko” by Paul Yoder, “America the Beautiful”, and the bands’ traditional and well known patriotic finale featuring the Service Songs of the Armed Forces of the United States and our National March, The Stars and Stripes Forever.
Mr. Rutherford will have his own CD’s for sale and will be available to sign them after the show.
The band will also be presented with their plaques for SUPERIOR ratings at the State Marching Festival (2 years in a row), State Concert Festival (5 years in a row), and their second Commonwealth of Virginia Honor Band plaque.
Mr. Andrew Brock, Director of Bands at Tomahawk Creek Middle, and Mr. Christopher Fens, Director of Bands at Bailey Bridge Middle will serve as guest conductors for the evening. Photos of the band and of the guest artist are available on request.
06
May
02
May
Check out these guys chasing two tornadoes in Tuscaloosa, AL.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIx26tN6pCk
22
Apr
Unfortunately my backups have been failing apparently. I went to redo everything… backed everything up… then restored it. None of my photos were restored. All gone. So all past images on my blog will never be seen again. Kinda ticked, yea. But there’s nothing I can do about it. So long old media files.
19
Apr
Alright so here’s the deal… I entered CW Richmond’s VJ contest. I am now in the top 20. Tomorrow I’m going to Buffalo Wild Wings on West Broad from 6 to 10 pm for the elimination/top 4 part of the contest.
There is an audience vote for part of this contest… and I need those votes. The more friends and fans I can have there… the better. I’d really appreciate all the support I can get!
Plus… it’s no fun to be at a contest and trying to do something with no one you know. Makes it a little awk. Ya know?
Thanks!