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When you're a parent, most of the fun at Christmas is giving gifts to your children and watching their excitement when they open their gifts.
You do this for years, but what do you do when the children grow up?
Many parents struggle with how much to spend on their adult children's gifts, especially as those children marry and have children of their own.
Of course, you can decide, based on your budget and your own situation what to give, but if you have adult children with families who are financially stable, they may not actually "need" anything from you as far as gift giving goes.
Instead, consider gifts that can't be bought at the store.
When I was growing up, I loved lasagna, but my mom hated making it and wasn't particularly fond of the dish, so I only got it on my birthday.
She often made me caramel brownies for my birthday, too. One time she even sent a caramel brownie care package to me at college. That was the best present ever!
I'd be delighted if my mom gifted me a pan of lasagna and caramel brownies because that would be one meal I wouldn't have to make for my family.
I'd get the gift of the food AND the gift of time because she'd easily save me one to one and a half hours by making the meal.
Does your child and his or her spouse like a night out sometimes? If so, consider buying them a few gift cards to their favorite restaurants.
Date night can be so much more relaxing when you don't have to think about paying for the meal. Just enjoy and use a gift card.
Another great gift is to offer to watch your grandkids while your adult child and his or her spouse go out.
Paying for good babysitters is expensive. If my husband and I go out and hire a babysitter, we can't afford to go out for more than an hour or two because the babysitting fees get so expensive. If grandma or grandpa are watching the kids for free, the adult children can enjoy more time away in a day without worrying about the expense.
What does your child and his or her family love doing? Maybe they like visiting the zoo on the weekend, or maybe they all love to cook together.
If so, consider buying a gift that relates to their interests that they can all do together such as buying an annual zoo pass or buying a family cooking class so your adult child, his or her spouse, and tweens or teens can cook together.
Finally, think of things you could do with your adult child's family. Maybe you give a gift certificate for a free movie and dinner pass to each of your grandchildren. They can redeem it whenever they would like to spend the day with you.
Or, if money isn't a concern, perhaps you can offer all of your adult children and their families a vacation together to some exotic destination. Or, it could be simpler like taking the entire family out to eat.
If you still delight in seeing your grown children's expressions when they open your gifts, consider rethinking what you traditionally give.
Your grown children may be able to buy what they need, but you can give a gift that comes from the heart, which can't be bought at any store.
Do you still give gifts to your adult children? If so, how long do you plan to continue the tradition? What types of gifts do you usually give?


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With the centenary of the Armenian genocide, many are mourning but others stick with denial. Of all the people with crimes to face up to, the Germans must be commended for the all the Holocaust memorials they have created.
The most moving one, in my view, is Gleis (track) 17 at Berlin 's Grunewald station. This is the place from which Berlin's Jews were sent to the death camps. The platform has been retired from use and an iron plaque has been placed for each transport to "the east", noting the date, destination and how many were sent away. The last dates were in February, 1945. The war had been lost but the murders went on (Kershaw).


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442 F. 2d 498 - United States v. Russo
442 F2d 498 United States v. Russo
77 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2019, 65 Lab.Cas. P 11,722
UNITED STATES of America, Appellee,
Leonard RUSSO and David Wenger, Defendants-Appellants.
Nos. 348-349, Dockets 35255, 35389.
Decided April 8, 1971.
Gilbert S. Rosenthal, New York City, for defendant-appellant Leonard russo.
Irving Anolik, New York City, for defendant-appellant David Wenger.
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, Asst. U.S. Atty., New York City (Whitney North Seymour, Jr., U.S. Atty., S.D.N.Y., New York City and Maurice McDermott, Asst. U.S. Atty., on the brief), for appellee.
Before MOORE, KAUFMAN and HAYS, Circuit Judges.
MOORE, Circuit Judge:
Defendants Leonard Russo (Russo) and David Wenger (Wenger) were convicted for violating 18 U.S.C. 371 and 1954 in that Russo conspired with various persons to pay illegal kickbacks to Wenger, an agent and counsel of the Central States Southeast and Southwest Area Pension Fund of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (the Fund),1 which violation was charged in Count One of the indictment in this case. Wenger was also convicted on a second count, for receiving $5,000 with intent to be influenced in respect to his official duties with respect to the Fund, also in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1954. Wenger was sentenced on June 5, 1970 to two years, three months in prison and a $5,000 fine on each count, to run concurrently. Russo was sentenced to two yeats in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Although the substantive statute which was violated (18 U.S.C. 1954) took effect on June 19, 1962, the Government's presentation included facts which antedated the effective date of the statute. The events material to the conspiracy charges commenced in 1961.
In the late Spring of 1961, James Plumeri (Plumeri), a defendant named in the indictment but who before trial was severed from the cases below, asked Herbert Itkin (Itkin), a co-conspirator not named as a defendant and who was the Government's chief witness at trial, to supply him with the names of persons who would be willing to make payoffs in order to obtain mortgages from the Fund. Plumeri would ten use his 'contact' with the Fund to obtain such mortgages. Plumeri's 'contact' was Wenger, who since 1955 had been the auditor and financial adviser to the Fund.
Plumeri asked Jack McCarthy (McCarthy), a defendant (convicted but who did not appeal) to introduce Itkin to Wenger. McCarthy complied and asked Wenger to cooperate with the scheme. Wenger agreed and demanded a fee of 5% Of any mortgage loan requested. Russo then asked Itkin to obtain a mortgage for Sam Giamonco (Giamonco), who was building a hospital in Fairlawn, New Jersey. Itkin stated that a 12% Fee would be required, 10% In 'green' (cash) and 2% By check. Giamonco agreed, but stated that he needed a temporary loan of $400,000 pending approval of the mortgage. During a meeting held in September, 1961, which included Giamonco, Russo, itkin and John Greco, Giamonco's attorney, Itkin offered to arrange for this temporary loan for a fee of $15,000. Thereafter, at Russo's instance Giamonco made an initial payment of $7,500 and submitted certain papers concerning the project. Itkin testified that on the basis of Wenger's representations that the mortgage would be granted, he (Itkin) was able to obtain for Giamonco the temporary $400,000 loan from the General Commercial Acceptance Corporation.2 After the closing of this loan, Giamonco paid Itkin an additional $7,500 of which Russo got $5,000.
In December, 1961, with the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fund approaching, Wenger demanded that he be paid $25,000 cash prior to the meeting. He made it clear that if the cash was not produced, the deal was off. Itkin and Russo received $35,000 from Giamonco and flew to Chicago where the Board was about to meet. They paid Wenger the $25,000 and kept $5,000 each. Immediately thereafter, the Trustees approved the loan, although no formal application had been submitted and although a moratorium on the granting of mortgages by the Fund was in effect.
The Fund was willing to commit itself only to the extent of a loan equal to two-thirds the value of the property. This was not enough to meet Giamonco's requirements. After an appraisal which put that value at $1 million, Itkin had Wenger write to the Fund in January, 1962, asking that a loan of $875,000 be approved based on Giamonco's personal guaranty of the full amount of the mortgage and an 'investigation' conducted by Wenger of Giamonco's personal financial situation. Wenger then asked Itkin for an additional $20,000. Giamonco, in turn, was required to pay $30,000 of which Itkin, Russo and McCarthy each received $5,000 and Wenger $15,000 rather than the $20,000 he had demanded. The Fund then mailed a letter of commitment to Giamonco's attorney, Greco, on January 30, 1962. Giamonco was still not satisfied and requested that he be required to guaranty the loan only to the extent of $350,000, which request was approved. He also requested an accelerated payout date which was also approved. Whereupon Russo and Itkin collected another $10,000 from Giamonco which they split.
All the foregoing occurred prior to the effective date of the statute which appellants are accused of violating. However, thereafter Wenger had demanded 5% Of the total original amount requested (5% Of $900,000 or $45,000) and was still 'owed' $5,000, which amount he repeatedly asked to be paid to him. During 1962 and 1963, Wenger obtained for Giamonco periodic extensions of the loan payout date but he ultimately refused to cooperate further until the $5,000 was paid. Russo, Plumeri and McCarthy all were asked by Itkin to contribute part of the needed $5,000. Russo suggested instead that Itkin get an additional $15,000 from Giamonco and pay Wenger from the money so obtained. Other than that, all three refused to help Itkin raise the money. Finally, on June 20, 1963, Itkin paid Wenger from his own funds, although by that date Itkin was cooperating with the Government. The requested further extension of the loan payout date, which Wenger had refused to act upon pending receipt of the $5,000, was then granted by the Fund. Thereafter, Giamonco paid Itkin $15,000; Itkin in turn paid Plumeri and McCarthy $3,500 each and Russo $1,500. On January 10, 1964, the mortgage loan was made by the Fund to the Fairlawn Hospital.
Both appellants contend that prejudicial error was committed by the Trial Court's admission into evidence of acts prior to June 19, 1962. Their argument, in summary, is that there was no statute prohibiting kickbacks prior to that date-- hence, no crime. Ergo, there could not have been a conspiracy to commit a crime until the crime was statutorily created, and all evidence before June 19, 1962, should have been excluded. They point to dates in late January and early February 1962 when they claim that the formal mortgage commitment was issued and argue that, the object of the conspiracy having been fulfilled, the conspiracy had ended. In fact, appellants assert that prior to the statute a conspiracy could not even have existed and cite Article 1, Section 9, Clause 3 of the Constitution that no 'ex post facto Law shall be passed.' The ex post facto question need not be resolved in this case because the proof clearly established that the conspiracy, and overt acts therein, continued long after June 19, 1962.
Merely because appellants' actions prior to June 19, 1962 did not violate 1954 does not mean that acts committed after that date, done in violation thereof, are in any way excused or that the conspiracy had ended. Here, a number of overt acts occurred after the effective date of the statute. Wenger refused to transmit a request for a delay in the payout date of the loan until Itkin paid him the $5,000 he demanded. Russo was paid $1,500 from the final payoff by Giamonco following the approval of the loan in final form. In addition he had suggested that the final $5,000 demanded by Wenger by raised by asking for the final payment from Giamonco ahead of time. These acts demonstrate that the conspiracy continued after the statute became effective and constitute a sufficient basis for concluding that the appellants violated the statute after its effective date.
Evidence relating to the period antedating the effective date of the statute was admissible in that it showed the intent and purpose of the conspirators' later acts. Christianson v. United States, 226 F.2d 646, 652-653 (8th Cir. 1955), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 994, 76 S.Ct. 543, 100 L.Ed. 859 (1956); Butler v. United States, 138 F.2d 977, 979-981 (7th Cir. 1943). The acts subsequent to June 19, 1962 were a definite part of the same conspiracy. Testimony of prior acts was necessary to enable the jury fully to appreciate the relationship between the payments which were made after the effective date of the statute and Wenger's 'services' to Giamonco in connection with the mortgage.3
Wenger asserts, supported by Russo, that he was an independent C.P.A. and was not employed by, nor was he an agent of, the Fund. However, Wenger's status was a jury question which was resolved against him. More than ample evidence supports his relationship to the Fund as 'counsel, agent.' In rendering advice to the Fund on a regular basis, including giving the Fund advice regarding the financial status of potential borrowers, Wenger established an agency relationship with the Fund and, therefore, became a member of the class to which the statute is addressed, whether or not he could also properly be described as a 'counsel' to the Fund.4
Both appellants concentrate heavily upon the Government's chief ('star') witness, Itkin, as a 'pathological liar' and 'a liar, thief, cheat and perjurer.' Reversible error is asserted because of the Trial Court's refusal to order a psychiatric examination. Itkin may well have possessed all of these characteristics and the Government may have been, and probably was, following the precept 'Set a thief to catch a thief' but in cases involving crime, the Government's witnesses are rarely pillars of the Church. As long as the jury from its observation has the opportunity to appraise the credibility of the witness in the light of the facts impugning his veracity, this constitutes the constitutional safeguard of a defendant's rights.
Appellants claim that they suffered a denial of their Sixth Amendment rights in that the Government delayed obtaining an indictment against them until just prior to the running of the statute of limitations and that such delay prejudiced the presentation of their defense. However, absent a showing of prejudice, pre-indictment delay does not violate the Sixth Amendment since 'the statute of limitations * * * is * * * the primary guarantee against (the) bringing of * * * stale criminal charges.' United States v. Ewell, 383 U.S. 116, 122, 86 S.Ct. 773, 15 L.Ed.2d 627 (1966); United States v. Feinberg, 383 F.2d 60, 64 (2d Cir. 1967); cert. denied, 389 U.S. 1044, 88 S.Ct. 788, 19 L.ed.2d 836 (1968); United States v. Capaldo, 402 F.2d 821, 823 (2d Cir. 1968). The Sixth Amendment claim must fail here because the Government has justified its delay and because the appellants did not raise timely objection thereto. Itkin, the Government's principal witness, was an informer in numerous other situations about which he was supplying to the Government quantities of information. To protect Itkin's cover, the Government was justified in delaying the indictment of these defendants as long as the statute of limitations allowed. The only fact which appellants advance to show prejudice is that Giamonco died in 1967. They argue that he might have supplied additional evidence helpful to them. Mere speculation to this effect is insufficient and appellants have supplied us with nothing more.5 Furthermore, appellants failed to make timely objection to this delay. Unlike their co-defendant Plumeri, they did not raise the issue on a pre-trial motion and it was not raised until after the close of the Government's case. This failure constitutes a waiver by appellants of their Sixth Amendment objections. See D'Ercole v. United States, 361 F.2d 211 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 385 U.S. 995, 87 S.Ct. 610, 17 L.Ed.2d 454 (1966); United States v. Smith, 363 F.2d 417 (2d Cir. 1966), cert. denied, 385 U.S. 1027, 87 S.Ct. 755, 17 L.Ed.2d 675 (1967); United States v. Sanchez, 361 F.2d 824 (2d Cir. 1966). Thus, the delay in securing the indictment was not violative of appellants' constitutional rights. Appellants argue that Wenger does not fall under this definition. That claim is manifestly incorrect.
Not surprisingly, the defense at trial used a variety of tactics to discredit Itkin's testimony. On cross-examination, Itkin admitted that he had lied to a grand jury, that he had cheated his clients including an infant and his mother-in-law and that he had been indicted by a grand jury. He claimed at trial that this indictment by the grand jury was a cover but this was directly contradicted by the testimony of an Assistant District Attorney for New York County. The jury was, therefore, fully aware of various negative aspects of Itkin's character. The defense sought to call Mario Brod, who was described as Itkin's contact with the Central Intelligence Agency. It was stated that Brod would testify that he would not believe Itkin under oath and that Itkin's reputation for truthfulness was bad. In a situation where the jury's judgment as to Itkin's credibility was of great importance, any testimony reflecting upon Itkin's veracity was relevant. However, exclusion of this testimony does not necessarily constitute reversible error. There was ample other testimony before the jury on the basis of which it could have concluded that Itkin was unworthy of belief. Exclusion of this additional testimony thus falls into the category of harmless error.
Appellants suggest that the Court erred in refusing the request of the defense6 that Itkin be required to submit to a psychiatric examination. Ordering a witness to undergo a psychological examination is a drastic measure. Although apparently Itkin did consult two psychiatrists, his relationship to them seems to have been related to his marital difficulties and treatment being afforded his wife. In any event, the determination of whether a witness should undergo a psychiatric examination is a matter 'particularly within the discretion of the trial court.' United States v. Lee Wan Nam, 274 F.2d 863, 865 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 363 U.S. 803, 80 S.Ct. 1236, 4 L.Ed.2d 1147 (1960). The District Court clearly did not abuse its discretion.
Wenger further claims that the Court should have instructed the jury on the issue of entrapment7 since Itkin was, in effect, a government agent at the time he made the final $5,000 payment. This argument overlooks the fact that it is undisputed that the Government did not initiate this scheme. At its inception Itkin was not working with the Government, and the final $5,000 payment was made only after repeated requests by Wenger. Furthermore, Wenger refused to take action on the requested extension of the payout date of the loan until such sums were paid. Since the Government did not initiate either the scheme as a whole or the final payoff, there was no entrapment. United States v. Weiser, 428 F.2d 932 (2d Cir. 1969).
The judgment of conviction as to both appellants is affirmed.
18 U.S.C. 371 provides in part:
'If two or more persons conspire * * * to commit any offense against the United States * * * and one or more such persons do any act to effect the object of the conspiracy, each shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.'
18 U.S.C. 1954 provides in part:
'(a) Whoever being-- (3) an officer, counsel, agent, or employee of an employee organization any of whose members are covered by such plan; or receives or agrees to receive or solicits any fee, kickback, commission, gift, loan, money, or thing of value because of or with intent to be influenced with respect to, any of the actions, decisions, or other duties relating to any question or matter concerning such plan or any person who directly or indirectly gives or offers, or promises to give or offer, any fee, kickback, commission, gift, loan, money, or thing of value prohibited by this section, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than three years, or both: * * *'
Later, Giamonco arranged to replace this source of temporary financing with a loan from The Chase Manhattan Bank
The Court stated:
'* * * the government's case is such that they argue that the conspiracy began sometime late in 1961 * * *. If you find that within the period alleged in the indictment all elements of the crime of conspiracy have been demonstrated. * * * then the crime becomes complete.'
The indictment specified March 21, 1962 as the date of the commencement of the conspiracy, which, of course also was before the effective date of the statute. Although the definition of conspiracy found in 18 U.S.C. 371 (see note 1, supra) shows that the term is not properly applied to conduct which is legal, it is understandable that the District Court at times referred to as a conspiracy the pre-June 19, 1962 manifestations of the course of conduct which after that date was a conspiracy. No error is involved here because the Court made it quite clear to the jury that no conviction could be obtained unless it found that the conspiracy did not end prior to June 19, 1962 and that at least one overt act was committed after that date. That portion of the charge crystallized the jury's fact-finding responsibility in relation to the ex post facto problem.
Appellants suggest that the term 'counsel' is a synonym for 'attorney.'
Itkin originally had refused to implicate anyone in connection with the Fairlawn mortgage. That Giamonco's death occurred before Itkin's change of heart was hardly significant. The chief significance of that fact was that there were probably four defendants in the case rather than five
The government suggests that appellants have no standing to challenge this ruling since they did not join in the application at trial. We find the record somewhat ambiguous as to whether McCarthy's attorney may not have implied that he was speaking on behalf of all defendants, and, therefore, chose to rule on the merits of this issue without deciding the question of standing
In fact, the Court did charge that if the jury found Itkin, at the time he gave Wenger the final $5,000, was a Government agent and that he 'pressed the cash on Wenger * * * merely to set him up for a federal criminal charge and that Wenger took the cash for reasons having nothing to do with the loan or the fund,' the jury should acquit

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Home Security System Notifications to the Apple Watch
If you're one of those people who are tired of getting up and roaming the house with a baseball bat during the wee hours of the night to check on "noises" that your wife "thinks she hears", this may be a good solution to keep you in bed.
Our home came with a security system that can be set to ding the alarm whenever a door is opened. But what if it could do more than just ding? What it if could send a push notification to your iPhone, or Apple Watch? I set out to make this happen.
Basic Ingredients
There are only two basic Ingredients to this project to make it work, although I extend it later with more:
The Alarm Decoder, Installed
An AlarmDecoder AD2PI — This is a raspberry pi with a secondary board to interpret signals from the alarm unit itself
Pushover — An API for push notifications to iOS devices, Android devices, the Apple Watch, and even desktops
The AlarmDecoder basically pretends to be another key panel and can be used to set the alarm via a computer or phone, and it can be configured to take action on various door or motion sensor "faults" as well. It was easy to install (only four wires), and setup was more or less listing out what each zone means (front door, back door, etc). You can then assign an action for a fault on any of the zones. The stock AlarmDecoder software allows for a few default actions, including a POST or GET, or even direct hit to Pushover.
Alarm Decoder Zone Setup
Alarm Decoder Event Log
We could leave it at this and have a perfectly functional mobile alarm. But where's the fun in that?
Extending the setup
Having the Apple Watch notify me of open doors is great, but it can get annoying when I'm the one opening the doors. So there needs to be a bit of extra logic driving the decision of when to send these push notifications.
Step one was to extend this setup by placing a web service after the AlarmDecoder, which let me add extra notification systems and logic to drive them. The AlarmDecoder works by creating a POST to this web service for every zone fault, and the service determines the appropriate action. Currently, it's configured to send a pushover alert for open doors and window breakage, and Growl and Slack alerts for everything, including motion sensor activity. Every alert is logged as well.
A temporary pause to the push notifications happens via a specially crafted call to the web service which sets a timer at a specified number of minutes in the future. For example, a 5 minute delay would simply set the timer to "now" + 5 minutes. Before sending pushover alerts, it checks to see if "now" is after whenever that timer was set to be. Passing in a negative number resets it to "now", basically ending the delay early. This delay can quickly be set via a Workflow action from the phone.
But what about preventing alarms while I'm home? That's where the iOS app Locative (IFTTT could have been used as well) comes in. By creating a tight geofence around the house, I can automatically trigger a web service call when I (or rather, my phone…but, really, what's the difference?) come home or leave. When I arrive, it starts a few-minute delay, so I'm not bombarded with alerts when I open the doors to get in, let the dogs out, carry groceries in, etc. When I leave, the delay is ended, activating the alerting system immediately.
The code for this web service can be found on GitHub.
How well does it work?
Apple Watch Alarm in Action
It works great! It's good to know that my watch and phone will alert me for any alarm activity while I'm away, and even when I'm home. At night, I can glance at the phone and feel confident no doors have been opened.
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Every person has the right to freedom of investigation, of opinion, and of the expression and dissemination of ideas, by any medium whatsoever.
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the ACHPR Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and the IACHR-OAS Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression
Having met at the OAS Headquarters in Washington, D.C. during the week of February 28, 2005 with the assistance of ARTICLE 19, Global Campaign for Freedom of Expression ;
Recalling and reaffirming the importance of the right to freedom of expression for the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law and for the enjoyment of other human rights;
Noting the importance of regional mechanisms in promoting the right to freedom of expression and the need to promote such mechanisms in every region of the world;
Welcoming the recent creation of a Rapporteurship on Freedom of Expression in the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights;
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Expressing concern about the many challenges still facing freedom of expression in our regions;
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Sydney, AU / ANZ Stadium
with Jay-Z
'Thank you Sydney. You are something else!'
(We already had a pretty good hunch about that from meeting fans outside the venue ahead of the show - check the clip above.)
If last night's show was one to remember, tonight was not going to be outdone bringing to mind all the great times the band have had in this city down the years.
'We've been based in Sydney for a few weeks,' explained Bono. 'We don't want to leave...' That went down quite well as Bono recalled earlier visits, like in 1984, the first time the band arrived down under when 'we debuted a whole lot of strange, new music, unforgettable fire...'
'Then we played here on ZOO TV and that show was broadcast... Adam you probably don't remember it. But we remember it and what a turning point it was. We are so proud of you Adam Clayton...'
(Huge response from everyone in the house at this point...)
'Adam Clayton version 2.0 started here in Sydney...'
With the memories flooding back, Bono recalled the LoveTown film made with Richard Lowenstein and that set the scene for something a little bit special.
'We're gonna try a few songs from that time... we're taking requests in Sydney.'
And with that we had the unmistakeable opening bars of All I Want Is You, played live for the first time since the Vertigo stop in Honolulu four years ago this month, Sydney joining in like their lives depended on it. The super-slow ending, with Bono on harmonica while the audience sang backing vocals, segued into a snatch of INXS and Need You Tonight ('you're one of my kind...') then Never Tear Us Apart before another segue - 'Raise me up and don't let me fall, No man is my enemy' - and we were into Love Rescue Me.
This track, written with Bob Dylan in the late 1980's, has not been played in full on tour for more than twenty years and with the band standing close to each other on stage, it was a bit of a spine-tingler.
By now the 360 Sydney spaceship was high in orbit and everyone knew it. 'I didn't think it was possible to get higher than last night,' mused Bono at the end. 'Thank you. Hope it was worth you leaving your home on a Tuesday night.'
If you were at the show tonight, add your own reviews and upload your photos below.
Sydney 2 Set List
Cling33
A perfect night
Just loved being able to share this night with my then fiance who is now my wife. "All I Want" was the best way for me to tell her how much she means. A special song for me and I hadn't heard Bono sing it live until that night.
annemarie1
We went in Red Zone 2. It was the best night of our lives. We were up close and enjoyed the space around us to really watch the concert. I can't say enough how fantastic it was. We are massive fans. We had been to Melbourne, and Sydney. My husband also took our 10 year old daughter to Brisbane. We are from Victoria, so have been all over Australia to follow the great band. We are now so sad that it has ended. U2 - Truly amazing....................
kyaw123
Thanks U2
We will never forget you and your fans support for Burma.
antpic
Bono - u won't be forgotten
Went to 2nd Sydney show and what a night it was. From beginning to end it was just one great song after another. What more could u ask for, other than the concert not stopping..... But i have to say Vertigo just brought the house down. I remember the first time i saw the band, it was on TV (Channel 10 in Sydney) on a show called WROCK (music show) and they were showing the clip to Gloria. I'm now 43yrs old and i remember back then how i loved the song and the fire & passion in Bono's voice. I was hooked from that moment on...I'd always rush home from school hoping they would play the clip again..........there is no way i will forget the first time and there is no way i will forget U2. Thanks for an absolutely amazing night !!!!!!!!. See you back in Aus.
Brianrosco
Come Alive Again
What to say?? What words can express the joy of being front centre in Sydney... All i want is all i got.. U2 you move me!
KarenJones
MEMORABLE SHOW!!
Seeing U2 for the 5th time on Monday night in Sydney was amazing - we had great seats and my highlight was Bad, the song I've been waiting to hear since 1989 and it was definitely worth the wait! I can't begin to describe how U2's music has affected my life. My father turned 70 this year and is a huge U2 fan, with Bad being his favourite song too. He's not in great health now and the song brought tears to my eyes. U2, I love you, Where the Streets Have No Name as usual is your greatest live song that gets the whole crowd jumping. Love it, love it, love it. Hope to see you again in Sydney soon ....
Still carnt belive
I still in awe of these guys, went to both sydney shows,monday up very high,tuesday down closer to the action.Monday was the first show me & my friends had got the chance to go to(after 23 years of wating,with may thins croping up stopping us from going before).before they started we sat close together,tellling eacher other to pinch us to see if its real,her husband couldnt stop smilling & my daughter thought we were nuts.my friend cried may times during the night, i was mak=nly affected durring Bad,I will follow & with or with out you.I have never gone as crazy at a gig as i did when Bono intoduced Larry my friend thought that i was going to jump over the ledge & take off.Carnt belive that tues was better,love rescue me made me cry had to ring my friend durring all i want is you.Pride sent shivers as did new years day & wowoy again,ultraviolet WOW.I have benn telling every body that both me & larry were itching our noises at the same time,cause they showed on the screan doing it(were both blonde!).Like evry body has benn saying please dont leave it to long to come back,Sydney needs you
JuliaQ
I'm not coming down...
An incredible time with the band of our time...the shows went off like I have never seen before, I have seen Zoo, Pop, Vertigo tours, nothing like this, the crowd gives and the band give back two fold. I love you so much U2, had the best time of my life on Monday down in the inner circle on the fence, 1 metre away from the boys several times, never been that close, had seat tickets for the second night and I was just so jealous of the people in GA, I am never doing that gain. GA all the way. I will tresure these Sydney shows until next time...I don't want to come down from the incredible high, special moments for me, BAD, I had never heard it live, WALK ON, STREETS, ALL I WANT IS YOU Bono on harmonica again after so many years, wish I was going to the Perth shows I would happily be a groupie for the rest of my life if I could afford it!!!
allymcmillan
Thankyou for making my year!
U2 - my favorite band ever. I went to the 2nd Sydney concert and it blew me away. I went to the Vertigo concert back in 06 and thought it couldn't possibly be topped - but true to U2 style they put on an even more amazing show! So many faves in there..."streets", "One", "Pride", "With or Without you" and my all time favorite song "All I want is you"....thankyou. thankyou. thankyou. The crowd was awesome and the boys were on fire. I was close to the front but not close enough. I will be at your next concert front and center! So much love from Sydney - Wow is right Bono. So much Love! xxx
u2racho
Slide...
As if the first show wasn't amazing enough! didn't think you could top it, but the second show was unbelievable! love rescue me... sha la la laaa.. i loved when bono added in lyrics from "slide" with michael hutchence at the end there. Streets is also my all time favourite! my friend also got me up on his shoulders (no shirtless u2 paint though!)but i was on top of the world!wish i could have stayed up there the whole concert! Adam and Bono sharing a little jig together during Crazy Tonight Remix. makes me smile :) caught it on film :D :D mann too many moments to mention! 2nd row from the front on the first Sydney night, amaaazzing, but 2nd night we were at the very back of the inner circle, right on the barricade (could see better) i felt like Bono and Edge were in my back pocket when they walked around the runway...cant stop thinking about the concerts! Larry's smiles on the bongos! new years day! was amazing in 06, brought back memories. if everyone around me was already pumped...vertigo pushed it into overdrive!! aaahhh cant wait to see them again! wherever that may be..
The second show in Sydney was amazing. Elevation, 'Boots', Vertigo and Pride really went off with people jumping and singing along. Where The Streets Have No Name is my absolute favourite song and this was confirmed on tuesday night when my mate and I went on our other mates shoulders shirtless. the paint on our chests read 'U' and '2'. I was so happy when Larry looked at us smiled. YEW!!! such a great night. It was worth getting public transport alone early in the morning.
KrissyK
5 Sisters and brother say THANK YOU!
We had the most amazing experience last night. We were totally blown away. You brought us to tears... You are forever in our hearts. Thank you U2.
peto39
No band is better!
I have attended all shows so far on the 360 Tour Down Under - 6 in Australia and 2 in NZ and I am off to Perth this weekend to see the final two. 10 shows is not enough. No band plays better live and no band gets the crowd involved for the whole show. Thank you for coming to Australia and NZ.
kylestar
Can hardly find the words....
I may be wrong, but last night in Sydney seemed to be a mutual love fest between the lads and the crowd... Its almost 24 hours later, I am still buzzing!! It was the most incredible night - phenomonal in so many ways. Obviously the stage and set were a work of genius but even more surreal and glorious was the music - everything about it. The clarity, the heart, the voice, the set list - All I want is you - Love rescue me - surprise picks but welcomed with open arms and hearts and voices. Flew up to see the first Brisbane gig last week, and it was great, really great - but hometown Sydney last night was completely off the planet! Lined up for hours and hours but would do it again in a heartbeat to find ourselves front row again - jammed against the fence, feet ready to drop off, drenched in sweat but so completely and utterly joyous. Hard times can suck the life out of us sometimes but last night for those 2 hours, there was not a care in the world for me, the euphoria of that gig pushed every trouble from my mind and there was purely joy - THANK YOU! The boys seemed to be riding high on the love pouring out from the crowd which of course in turn just led to even more passionate and heartfelt performances. So many U2 songs are the soundtrack of our lives and the memories created last night with live long, very long. Moment of Surrender was sublime and if the stadium had a roof, it would have blown off with the likes of Vertigo, Mysterious Ways and Boots. One, Walk On, Miss Sarajevo - stunning! Met some great people while waiting in the queue outside. Just can't wait to do it all again, hurry back guys. Like Bono said "WOW".
Bono Sydney
Bono front stage 2..awesome he stopped in front everytime...my favourite pic from both nights
Awesome 2nd show
Went to the 2nd Sydney gig last night and it was brilliant. The guys were on fire, the crowd was very vocal, there were some suprises in the setlist, I was in the inner circle - it was just great. The highlights for me were Elevation, Until the end of the World, All I want is you, Love Rescue Me and Streets. Vertigo however was something out of this World - they absolutely nailed it - everyone was jumping and screaming - I've never seen so much action at a U2 gig!! At the end of it the guys just looked at each other dumfounded and Bono asked Edge "where the hell did that come from!?!" The only criticism I have is that Moment of Surrender is the wrong song to end the show with, it was the weakest part of the entire gig. But, overall a great night, I will never forget it. Thanks fellas (again).
georginamarina
thankyou so much!
just wanted to say that I had the time of my life ! This was my first U2 concert EVER. I went with my dad, and he LOVED IT. so. much. I saw the second show, and it blew me away. I loved it, soooo great! I am only 14, but U2 is my favourite band ever. Thankyou U2 for making this night the best night ever, my dad and I had a fantastic time. And we will NEVER EVER forgot you. <33
SaturnIV
Wish I had been there too!
My first U2 concert was the second gig in Melbourne ... I wish my second U2 concert had been the second gig in Sydney ... oh, how I wish!! Echoing the wishes of countless other fans: COME BACK SOON, SO LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEXT TIME :) Best wishes to all the band ... and, I would especially like to add my name to the long list of women who are so taken with Adam ;) How cool would it be to simply have the opportunity to chat with him over a drink, as if old friends? Well, dream on ... and thanks for creating magic in the lives of many, including mine :)
ALISONWARD
21 Years of magic
U2 - What can i say?? Now been seeing you live for 21 years - would have loved to go in 84. Just keep getting better and better! Highlights to me were hearing Bad - such a great song, Walk On - with the recent release of one of my heroes. Also Miss Sarajevo, Bono doing Pavarottis bit - so talented. The set exceeded everything we have seen before, the lights, and the crowd!! Saw a guy with an 84 tour t shirt who bought his kids who are fans - that just sums up the appeal of the 4 guys from Dublin
Goanna
WOW! Could it get better and it did , after attending the first Sydney concert HAD to come back for more on the second night - now I understand the addiction to following U2 around the world. The surprise changes in the setlist was great , so good to hear Love rescue me, the crowd singing backing vocals for Pride and With or without you was spine tingling. Bono's voice seemed even better than the night before! If that was possible, The Edge nailed the riff in One, Larry amazing on the bongos, Adam your the best bass player on the planet! In the arms of my soul mate singing All i want is you - memorable. Stadium again erupted to Vertigo and Elevation - & i just love get on your Boots, actually all the songs were just FANTASTIC - U2 could play humpty dumpty and it would sound great. The worst thing - coming back down to earth after a awesome 2 nights with U2.
realthing07
Better than the first night
After hearing them play on monday i thought it couldnt get better, but tuesday was just that. they played all i want is you, i have never heard that live and it was awesome. they also included new years day and pride, which were also awesome. man i wish i was a millionaire. i would go and see them everywhere they go. its the best experience seeing u2 play live. thank god they included us in their massive production.
All I want.....
....is Adam's shirt!!! Of course, having Adam without his shirt would be splendid too but....Seriously, anybody know where he got this shirt?
daznic13
They have done it again
What a fantastic concert yet again. I was there at the Love Came to Town Tour and when Zoo Tv was filmed and every tour since. City of Blinding Lights, Vertigo were highlights but my all time favourite every show is Streets which gives me goose bumps every time!! Brilliant
anissa72
Thank you U2!
I attended both of the Sydney shows (and also both Melbourne) and was just blown away. I shall be on a high for quite some time after attending these amazing shows. Bono said last night that the band had been based in Sydney for the past few weeks and didn't want to leave - well Sydney does not want you to leave either. It has been wonderful having you on our shores. I really loved hearing "All I Want is you" and "Love Rescue Me" last night - it took me right back to the Lovetown shows and it was a wonderful surprise. The Michael Hutchence references were also very touching. Also, thank you U2 for not only giving us fantastic shows (Adam seemed to be really enjoying them himself too), but for also going out of your way to meet your fans. I was particularly thrilled when Bono got out of his car to meet a group of us fans waiting outside the stadium last night upon his arrival. After what would have been a long and busy day for him, Bono still gave us his time and was happy to meet us all and chat which I am very grateful for. So once again.. thank you U2 and I hope you come back and visit us all again very soon in Australia. Best wishes, Anissa
Kellyroseline
I love U2
What a great night, you guys went off. And I got so up close and personal. aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
bonosbabe2
Thanks Bono and the boys for playing this great song. When Bono said this was the fan request for Sydney, myself and a lovely girl next to me met him earlier outside, I had the record there with me for him to sign and we asked him if he could please sing it. Bono then said it was for the sisters before he sang it. It was great though we are not sisters but it doesn't matter it blew me away and I wished I knew where she was in the crowd cause she would have been blown away as well. Still running on adrenaline today, awesome, awsome shows. Thanks again.
sharonpike58
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WOW..WOW..WOW..Went both nights in Sydney..memorable moment ..monday night when U2 first Walked On to the stadium..best track..EVERY single ONE of them...Highlights....Going to both shows and watching these 4 guys '' do their stuff '' Thank You U2 for being a huge part of my life for the last 30 years.. Sharon XXXX Please join WWW.ONE.COM.AU.
clo_girl
All I Want Is You - For Me!
Thank you Bono for singing 'All I Want Is You' for me last night! "...and Chloe wanted us to play this tune.. Tuesday Night Live.. We're taking requests here in Sydney.." (the band goes on to sing 'All I Want Is You') I had met Bono before the show and asked if he would play that song... He obliged and it was one of the most amazing nights of my life! How often does the biggest band in the world sing a song for me??!?!
dightster
All we want is U(2)
Rock 'n Roll never looked so good boyz. Your tour Down Under, hopefully, is not your last. Every time you fly out of here you leave us wanting more.
dunkywunky87
Bono signed my ticket
I didn't think that things could get better then the previous night. But after waiting for a few hours, I got to see Edge up close as he arrived. Then a few hours later Bono came. He was incredible and I think everyone that wanted something signed got it. He talked to everyone. And I was so amazed that he shook my hand and signed my ticket! Then the show came, and the energy was crazy. Even from where I was way at the back. All I Want is You was a great suprise. I wish I could see them again soon! Thank you!!!


In this decree, the Amphictyonic Council renewed the privileges which they had granted to the Dionysiac Artists over a century previously. The inscription at Athens also recorded their original decree ( Syll_399 ).
Ariston son of Zenon, director of tragedies.
We thought that we should send the response, which they received from us, to you as well, and therefore we have attached a copy of our decree.
Ainianes : Moschion son of Sittyras and . . .
Since in their resolution they recall the immunity and security that was previously granted to the artists at Athens by the decree of the Amphictyons, and then urge the Amphictyons to continue to act in accordance with the wishes of their predecessors, by maintaining the rights that were voted for the artists; therefore, so that the Amphictyons may be seen to confirm the previous decree, it is resolved by the Amphictyons to grant the artists at Athens immunity and security for ever, just as they have had from the beginning; and they shall not be forced to serve as soldiers, and nobody shall be allowed to prosecute an artist who belongs to the guild at Athens at any time, either during war or during peacetime; nobody shall be allowed to despoil or prosecute them, but they shall be dedicated to the gods, and free from all other obligations, unless someone charges them with a private debt. If anyone acts in contravention of these provisions, he may be brought to trial before the Amphictyons, both himself and the city in which the crime against the artists was committed, so that by these provisions the artists at Athens may retain their immunity and security, and the Amphictyons may be seen to act in accordance with the wishes of their predecessors. This decree shall be inscribed and set up at Delphi, and also a copy of the decree shall be sent to the Athenian people, so that the artists at Athens may receive the privileges that have been granted to them by the Amphictyons. The artists at Athens shall retain these privileges, as long as they are not contrary to the interests of the Romans.
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