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Joe Ben

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About Me

I'm out to achieve the impossible and reach the unattainable. I won't give up and I won't compromise myself no matter how hard the world beats me down.
Fuck the world and its red candy stripped shoes.
I'm here to change you.
Watch out.
For more Joe Ben goodness, be sure to check out the sorely neglected www.therealjoeben.com
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I found this on Pia Guerra's (artist of Y the Last Man) myspace page and thought it was pretty awesome so I posted it as well. It's called "Freedom River" And, because I know everyone is wondering what superhero I would be... ta da! Your results:
You are Spider-Man Spider-Man 100% Superman 80% Green Lantern 60% Robin 60% Supergirl 50% Hulk 50% Catwoman 40% Batman 40% Iron Man 40% Wonder Woman 20% The Flash 20% You are intelligent, witty,
a bit geeky and have great
power and responsibility.
Click here to take the Superhero Personality Test

My Interests

Music:

Nellie McKay, Laura Sawosko, Tegan and Sara, Bif Naked, Rufus Wainwright, Jack's Mannequin, Aimee Man, Venus Hum, Postal Service, Damien Rice, Lauren Cregor, Buffalo Springfield, Queen, Blue Oyster Cult, Me First and the Gimmes, Hem, Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins; Medeski, Martin & Wood; Pat Metheny, Curtis Stigers, Dresden Dolls, Something Corporate, Imogen Heap, Arlene Bishop, Sigur Ros, Miles Davis, Live, Regina Spektor, Panic! At the Disco, Scissor Sisters, Bif Naked, Joseph Arthur, stuff like that... and this

Movies:



What Classic Movie Are You?
personality tests by similarminds.com

Television:

This is a pretty sweet little music lost video...

My Blog

Ralph Nader is Back!! Tell all your fiends!!!

It's official. Ralph Nader is running for president.I know what you're thinking... actually, no I don't. Ralph Nader has run in the past and got all kinds of shit for it and I don't know why. Our coun...
Posted by Joe Ben on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:22:00 PST

Look Ma, Im a rock star with sushi on the side.

So there I was, at Sushioke, with no sushi and no karaoke and really loud drilling noises. It was a new venue for the semi-regular gather and my first attendance.We were at Iggy's on 2nd Ave between 7...
Posted by Joe Ben on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:59:00 PST

Ever feel like George Bush is big fat liar? New study says he is!

I think it's important for everyone to read the following article as possible. I think everyone should be aware of how the government manipulates the public to gain support for its own agendas. please...
Posted by Joe Ben on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:26:00 PST

"I too am in the framing business."

It's a movie contest and an update! Yes, I am in the framing business also. Ten points to who ever can name that movie. Cheers.p.s. if I've already explained it too you, then you can't answer! p.p.s. ...
Posted by Joe Ben on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:10:00 PST

Sold out houses! Standing ovations! Broadway star! WPPAC?!?

I know its hard to believe, but the White Plains Performing Arts center actually has a pretty good show right now. Man of La Mancha. The seemingly positive review from the New York Times has probably ...
Posted by Joe Ben on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 10:56:00 PST

What Would Jesus Buy?

What Would Jesus Buy? It's the title of an new documentary I had the pleasure of watching last night and is another in a series of works that have been affecting me and reassuring me of my own though...
Posted by Joe Ben on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:51:00 PST

Yes, they are adorable.

So my 5 year-old niece has been wanting to spend the night at my mom's house without any other grandkids and last weekend, it finally worked out. My mom asked her if she wanted to watch Christmas movi...
Posted by Joe Ben on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:15:00 PST

Bloodletting

Just something I was working on last night and thought I would share with all you guys. I've been trying to write poetry some, you know broaden my horizons and all that. I keep editing this post so it...
Posted by Joe Ben on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:30:00 PST

Mike Daisey - Great Men of Genius

Mike Daisey is an amazing story teller. For the month of November he is performing his Great Men of Genius series (excerpt here http://...com/28prqh). I'm disappointed that I won't get to see all of t...
Posted by Joe Ben on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:07:00 PST

if you drink milk you might want to watch this...

The following is about the artificial growth hormones giving to cows to produce more milk. It is banned in Europe and Canada because of the health risks it posses. Also, did you know it is not against...
Posted by Joe Ben on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:38:00 PST