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Monday, April 07, 2008 

Category: Music

"Great Rock and Roll is usually made by people who don’t have a home. You know, they are looking for someplace to be, someplace to go, someplace to literally call their own... and Aberdeen just wasn’t it".

 

David Frike, Senior Editor, Rolling Stone Magazine

VH1 Classic Albums DVD 

Nirvanna/Nevermind 

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008 

Category: Religion and Philosophy

Kristen Guin

IGNITE!

November 25, 2007

By the end of this testimony you will know why I am reading this word for word.

When I was about 11 or 12 I was diagnosed with a form of Autism called Asperger's

Syndrome, but my parents didn't tell me about it until I was about 13 or 14. I was frustrated

because I didn't know why I wasn't as socially mature as my peers. I also had a difficult time in

elementary school. I would make less than perfect grades, had few friends, and I was teased.

When I was in 6th grade I became home-schooled and that really helped me academically, but I

was still having trouble socially. I still didn't know about my Asperger's, and I became

increasingly aware of how different I was from my peers. After about 1 or 2 years of increased

frustration, my parents finally told me. I was relieved that it just wasn't me; it was my Autism. I

was still mildly frustrated because I then thought of myself as a "retard". I wasn't "normal". I now

don't see a difference between "normal people" and "Autistic people". I actually now love my

Autism, and I do not want a cure for it at all. I realize that a lot of great traits come with it that I

can use to my and God's advantage.

For those of you who may not be completely aware of what Autism is, here's a few facts about

Autism.

Autism Statistics

• 1 in 166 people are diagnosed with a form of Autism

• Autism is 4 times more likely in males than females

• It is a spectrum brain DIFFERENCE (not disorder)

Autism Characteristics

(both negative and positive)

• Difficulty interacting socially (reading social cues, facial expressions, tone of voice, etc)

• Difficulty with verbal communication, but usually have a high vocabulary

• Learning delay (I despise the word "retardation" and forms of it because it has become

vulgar in my opinion)

• Sensory issues (hyper or hypo-sensitivity to light, sound, touch, etc.)

• Repetitive behaviors (hand flapping, rocking, etc.), can be disruptive

• Savant tendencies (have extraordinary natural skills in a field of study, usually in the arts

or sciences)

• Extreme passions with a specific subject (Ex: Mine is music)

When God entered my life everything seemed to come together. My world started to calm

down slowly. I felt joy in my life! God also gave me a way of expressing myself with music. I

started piano lessons, and my self-esteem started to rise. Even though I loved piano, I loved the

rhythmic side of music more so I started drumming. Drumming really opened up a door for me to

make friends. About 3 years ago, I started playing with the youth band, and that's when I truly

started to worship God, and build Christian relationships. I felt like God was using me, and I got

"high" off of that. When God uses someone, it is the best thing that can ever happen in the life of

a Christian. I want to continue being used by God.

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is Psalm 150, the Message version.

• Psalm 150 (The Message)

1-6 Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy house of worship,

praise him under the open skies;

Praise him for his acts of power,

praise him for his magnificent greatness;

Praise with a blast on the trumpet,

praise by strumming soft strings;

Praise him with castanets and dance,

praise him with banjo and flute;

Praise him with cymbals and a big bass drum,

praise him with fiddles and mandolin.

Let every living, breathing creature praise God!

Hallelujah!

In spite of my deep faith in God, praying is difficult, but when I remember this verse (see

below), I remember that I don't need specific words as long as I am focusing on Him. God knows

my heart and knows what it is that I need. I've also learned that actions truly do speak louder than

words. It is one thing to say that you love God, but to live it out is more powerful.

• Romans 8:26-27 (New International Version)

26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray

for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27And he who

searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in

accordance with God's will.

Having Autism has taught me to accept and LOVE anyone and everyone as they are:

Autistic or Non-Autistic, black or white, Christian or Non-Christian, etc. I believe that God will

use this loving nature of mine to His Glory.

• Matthew 25:45 (New International Version)

45"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you

did not do for me.'

Also the most comforting thing that I bear in mind is that I was made in His image. Jerry

Newport says: "I know of nobody who is purely Autistic or purely neurotypical. Even God had

some Autistic moments, which is why the planets all spin." Autistic people have shown to be

fascinated with spinning objects by the way.

To me, Autism is not a disability. It is merely a difference.

Thank you.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008 

This is one reason people need to understand and be aware of Autism. 

 

MOUNTAIN GATE, Calif. (AP) - An autistic teenager suffered a head injury and a broken elbow in a beating by three sheriff's deputies who mistook him for a prowler, authorities say.

Pierre Cowell, a 17-year-old who does not speak, had wandered from his home early Friday.

A neighbor, who did not recognize him, called 911 after seeing him outside her home about 2 a.m., Capt. Tom Bosenko said Monday. The woman became alarmed when she heard the doorknob jiggling, he said.

As three deputies approached the house, Cowell ran toward them and bumped one of them, Bosenko said. When Cowell didn't respond to the officers' commands, they used a baton, stun gun and pepper spray to subdue him.

"The officers were very much concerned for their safety," Bosenko said, adding that the deputies thought Cowell was under the influence of drugs. He said that the officers did not know that an autistic teenager was missing at the time.

Cynthia Cowell said she was unaware her son had left their home Friday until deputies came to her door.

"He doesn't understand anything to do with danger. He has to have someone constantly with him," she said.

She said she was surprised the deputies did not know he was autistic until she told them. "Being totally nonverbal would be a clue," she said.

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Thursday, January 10, 2008 
http://www.myspace.com/peachesnocream
----------------- Original Message -----------------

Date: Oct 3, 2007 4:25 PM


It might be October, it might not be. I really can't remember right now. I forgot when and where I was when a blinding wall of rock and roll entered my head and began playing double-dutch on my eardrums. I drift aimlessly through the growing crowd, attempting to find the source of this overwhelming auditory delight. As my eyes wander through the backs of heads, itching to get a glimpse of the band before me, I find a gap in the crowd that reveals an unbelievable sight.
    
 The drumming I'm hearing, which bear a striking resemblance to Meg White's heavily accented bass beats, are being played vigorously by a long haired boy named Sawyer wearing a Def Leppard tee and classic aviators. The singer Holly, a peanut sized girl with irresistible stage presence, has the raspy overtones of a 30 year old chronic smoker --in the best way possible, of course. The bass is played effortlessly, by another strikingly young looking woman named Emma. And finally, the extraordinary lead guitar resonates from a young man named Evan, who is totally lost in the music on the far left of the stage.
   
 "Impossible," I automatically conclude. Normal children this age cannot possibly possess the proper auditory training or sheer talent to create such ripping compilations. And even if they did, it would be darn near impossible for them to get up in front of a group of college students and adults and play with this much power and self-assurance. But, as I quickly learned from parents and fans alike, Jet Fuel Only is not your standard group of middle school musicians.
   
 Far above even the most exceptional youngsters, Jet Fuel Only brings an entirely unthinkable aspect of young musicianship to life. Hints of Stevie Ray, The White Stripes, and Janis Joplin mix harmoniously to create a rock band that will knock even the tightest of socks right off your beat-tapping feet.

As I ask around to find out the scoop on these guys, I come to find that not a single one in the group is over the age of twelve years old. These smashing rock guitar solos and similarly fitting lyrics were written by kids who aren't even allowed to see PG-13 movies yet. But their age undoubtedly has had no bearing on the achievements of the group. They have been featured in the local Chico newspaper, The Orion, as well as the brothers Evan and Sawyer being featured in the December 2006 issue of People Magazine.
   
 Now, you may be wondering, why all the hype? Yes, they're kids. Yes, they play great music. But how do a couple of pre-teens wiggle their way into one of the top selling magazines in the nation? What I haven't mentioned yet is that the whole reason behind the band and their formation is Sawyers ostensibly undetectable diagnosis of autism. You can see the happiness radiating from him as he slams the drums in rhythm with his brother and their two friends. It's awe-inspiring to think that underneath these amazingly talented musicians, there's a story about a young man who used to seclude himself from others and even get picked on at school for being different.
   
 But they're obviously not dwelling on their past conformity issues. They've got shows lined up through the rest of October and probably will be booking beyond that. And hey, who doesn't want to be friend with a rock star? Even college students could not help but expressing their amazement and respects to these exceptional adolescents as they walked off stage. "It's really crazy," Holly confessed when I asked her how it felt to be famous.
    
Their age, as much as it does not affect their talent, is somewhat of an issue at times for booking shows. Their line up consists of many day shows and early private parties. "I don't want to take them out of too much school" says the boy's mother Julie as I question her about the band. But Sawyer turns to me sheepishly as his mother walks away proclaiming, "I got to miss 4 periods today." This, little tid-bit is followed a triumphant grin and a glance at his already smiling younger brother. "Yeah," I think "they definitely know what they're doing."
    
All in all, the band is a huge hit. Kids, college students, and parents alike could not help but get down to the fabulous choice of covers and unbelievable original work of Jet Fuel Only. My opinion after watching them perform is this: Never underestimate our children. And NEVER underestimate the potential we all possess to do something great.
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Sunday, January 06, 2008 
Why  can Children  only perform music when they are on an adult level?

Public displays of Children's artwork can be stunning, the painter's emotions are communicated for all to see and feel in a breathtaking and clear fashion.

You don't see people criticizing them, making fun of their perspective or the type of brush, canvas or paint they use.
Why it is so when children produce art in music form?
Are we that impatient and foolish that we can't listen to something that may not be what we perceive as perfect in its execution, however has moments of genius?

Can we allow children to express their art without fear of withering criticism?
Lets allow them to grow in confidence so one day they will be able to withstand the inevitable jealous vitriol (and be able to label it as that and not be injured by it).
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007 

Current mood:  grateful
Category: Music

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10th ..:namespace prefix = o />

- Started the day with a chilly visit to the ..:namespace prefix = st1 />World Trade Center site.

- Headed to Greenwich Village and visited Washington Square Park.

- Walked to the East Village and stopped in Astor Place to spin the cube sculpture.

- Walked past Cooper Union and down St. Mark's Place. Sid often stayed at the hotel, however, his trouble went down at the Chelsea Hotel.

- Squeezed 11 people into my humble home.

- Lunch at Teresa's on 1st Ave.

- Checked out the two buildings famous for being on the cover of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti. Also, checked out the stoop from the Rolling Stone's Waiting On A Friend video. Although, a small gate was added to the stoop sometime in the past 20 years.

- Walked back down St. Mark's to shop at Trash & Vaudeville.

- Cabs to Grand Central Station.

- Back to the hotel.

- Headed up to the Empire State Building.

- Dinner at Duke's BBQ on 37th and 3rd.

- Walked back to the hotel.

 

THURSDAY, JAN. 11th

- All day with Rachel Ray.

- Met at the hotel and headed to 44th and 8th.

- Dinner at John's Pizzeria.

- Explored Time's Square.

- Walked a few blocks east to Rockefeller Center.

- Checked out a stature of Atlas and took in a bit of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

- Back to the hotel and after 6 slices of pizza, David wanted ice cream.

 

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Sunday, August 19, 2007 

Category: Music
This quote perfectly describes what we are doing with Jet Fuel Only:

Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears-it is a remedy, a
tonic, orange juice for the ear.
 
But for many neurological patients, music is even more-it can provide
access, even when no medication can, to movement, to speech, to life. 

For them, music is not a luxury, but a necessity.
 
--Oliver Sacks  Neurologist and author of "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for
a Hat and Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain"
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007 

Our Website address is

www.jetfuelonlyband.com

The youtube link to our appearance on the Rachael Ray show is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cwGbcPu7kM

 

 

 

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