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TONIGHT!!

R.I.P to One of the Greats

 (CBS) Nate Dogg, one of the most recognizable and smooth voices in rap and R & B, has died. He was 41.

Born Nathaniel Hale, Nate Dogg suffered from ill health for years. His death was first reported in the Long Beach Press-Telegram.

The cause of death is not immediately known, though the Press-Telegram reports that he suffered two strokes, one in 2007 and another in 2008. TMZ reports it's confirmed Nate Dogg's death.

The hook singer first came to national attention on Dr. Dre's 1992 masterpiece "The Chronic." Nate earned the first of four Grammy nominations in 1995 for "Regulate," a collaboration with Warren G. His fourth and most recent nomination came for Eminem's "Shake That" in 2007.

Since the news broke of Nate Dogg's death, his friends and collaborators have sent messages out about him. "We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met," tweeted Snoop Dogg, who continued on for several tweets before concluding, "RIP NATE DOGG."

On Twitter, "Nate Dogg" quickly became a trend.

Nate Dogg released several solo albums, including a self-titled effort in 2008.

It Happens Now [Message of the Day]

What is the most valuable, life-enriching thing you can do in this moment, in the place where you are, with what you have? All you must do, is do it.
You don't have to burden yourself with worrying about all the problems in the world, for worry will accomplish nothing. Your most loving, compassionate and fulfilling choice, is to be your best right now.
How can you possibly find the strength to take full and unequivocal responsibility for your whole world? It's easy when you realize that all you ever have to do is give your best to the moment you're in.
There is no limit to the good and valuable things you can accomplish to fulfill your own purpose and to lovingly serve the needs of others. Doing your authentic best, right now, in this moment, is more than enough to change the world for the better.
Let go of the chatter that runs through your thoughts. Focus instead on feeling the immensity of positive possibility in which you're immersed.
As you journey through this very moment, leave real, honest value where you go, in the best way you know how. A life well lived, and a world well served, happens now.

-Ralph Marston

Regionals 3/12/2011 Vallejo, CA

It's always nice to see our group is the biggest one there. Loud and boisterous, but always on TOP. Our team rocks through and through...always. 

Marlin Brown causing a unified ruckus.

 

Complaining is For Dummies

However bad you think your life is. Nothing really compares to what is going on around us.

GET YOUR PEANUTS! GET YOUR HOT ROASTED PEANUTS! (or whatever else is in our bags)

You can always leave it up to SVL to bring healthy goodies (some more than others) to Regionals, Super Saturdays, yes, even Nationals. We won't mention any names, but you will often find a can of Pringles and a large size peanut M&Ms in her purse. (hint hint, her name starts with an M).


Just a sample of today's zip locked pleasures:

Katherine's Sweet & Salty Concoctions

Sherry's Berries (literally)

A Starbucks Fruit & Cheese Platter (no, seriously)

Drum Roll Please!
The winner of the day was those delicious dark chocolate almonds!! (via Sherry)