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315. Stop saying nice things about Beyonce.

Reply to xmas74 (Reply #306)

Thu Feb 12, 2015, 03:37 PM

Feb 2015

Last edited Fri Feb 13, 2015, 02:56 AM - Edit history (1)

You'll put her Illumin-Nutties out of business.

https://www.youtube.com/v/JNpy2BfCFlg

As for her being "strong" and "powerful":

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1029662

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Dear Kanye West [View all] CatWoman Feb 2015 OP

Who is Shirley Manson? n/t 1StrongBlackMan Feb 2015 #1

Lead singer of Garbage....and a kickass human..... msanthrope Feb 2015 #5

Bartcop was sooooooooo in love with her CatWoman Feb 2015 #11

How many gifs did that man post???? nt msanthrope Feb 2015 #33

several per Blog CatWoman Feb 2015 #37

I don't wanna think about his stash.....nt msanthrope Feb 2015 #39

I had forgotten about that. Codeine Feb 2015 #190

She is Dorian Gray Feb 2015 #169

Lead singer with Garbage octoberlib Feb 2015 #8

You obviously were not a BartCop fan... MrMickeysMom Feb 2015 #264

Personally.... RichGirl Feb 2015 #2

Someone please give RichGirl a valentine heart! lovemydog Feb 2015 #27

Theres a difference between "boldness" and being an asshole. He doesnt know the difference 7962 Feb 2015 #55

Its not enough for Kanye that Beyonce is probably 1000 times richer than Beck ErikJ Feb 2015 #124

No - much more than that JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #165

He's married to Kim Kardashian JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #164

Thats right! My mistake. What is the fascination with her? Or the other sisters? 7962 Feb 2015 #170

I'm breaking the CDAN oath JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #171

I love that idea! But he's got to have more money than her?? nt 7962 Feb 2015 #173

But she makes him more money JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #174

Evidently they're considered jokes in Paris. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #215

And Kim and Nicole Ritchie were really close growing up. bravenak Feb 2015 #223

Wasn't there a mafia family connection with Kardashian? MrMickeysMom Feb 2015 #265

I don't know. I know her father was one of OJ's lawyers. bravenak Feb 2015 #266

She became famous for a rather graphic porn video Boudica the Lyoness Feb 2015 #300

She's just . . . JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #301

lol Boudica the Lyoness Feb 2015 #302

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2015 #163

he shouldn't rain on any one else's parade. cwydro Feb 2015 #179

Being rude is not boldness. One of the 99 Feb 2015 #283

Who the hell. Is Shirley Manson? bravenak Feb 2015 #3

Right? ancianita Feb 2015 #4

Jeeze. bravenak Feb 2015 #7

personally CatWoman Feb 2015 #13

I guess. Probably has never met the man but calls him a twat. bravenak Feb 2015 #14

I personally don't think jealousy is part of the equation CatWoman Feb 2015 #20

Yeah. She should shut up too. bravenak Feb 2015 #22

Well, all she did was post on her Facebook page CatWoman Feb 2015 #35

Publicly. Because she wanted attention. bravenak Feb 2015 #40

hopefully, before she posts something else CatWoman Feb 2015 #45

Why would she do that? bravenak Feb 2015 #50

Like Kanye respects the free speech of the Grammy judges, or shuts Taylor swift up? elias7 Feb 2015 #80

Taylor Swift got to speak. Real shit. bravenak Feb 2015 #82

Yeah, right. Dream on. n/t xocet Feb 2015 #85

Whatever. You're so awesome.nt bravenak Feb 2015 #90

Andrea Tantaros is that you? n/t xocet Feb 2015 #96

I'm a black female liberal. You can call me bravenak. Nothing else. Thx. bravenak Feb 2015 #97

Good for you. Maybe Kanye will give you an award. n/t xocet Feb 2015 #99

But, none for you! Nothing for you.nt bravenak Feb 2015 #102

LOL. Have a good night. n/t xocet Feb 2015 #107

You too!nt bravenak Feb 2015 #108

I see you heart Kanye elias7 Feb 2015 #123

Calling him twat. If he called her twat, there would be a scandal. bravenak Feb 2015 #127

She's Scottish. xmas74 Feb 2015 #303

Feminist don't call anybody twat. She was speaking to an American. bravenak Feb 2015 #304

I have a former coworker/ good friend who is originally from Aberdeen. xmas74 Feb 2015 #305

Kanye and Beyonce are personal friends. bravenak Feb 2015 #307

I've had male friends try to defend me xmas74 Feb 2015 #308

Did you listen to what he said about it? bravenak Feb 2015 #309

I watched the show xmas74 Feb 2015 #310

I'm also thinking he embarassed Beyonce as well CatWoman Feb 2015 #311

I think so. xmas74 Feb 2015 #313

Kanye is an idiot. cwydro Feb 2015 #180

Lead singer of Garbage. #1 Crush is a pretty recognizable song. nt msanthrope Feb 2015 #6

Are they friends? Or just a pile on? Or what? bravenak Feb 2015 #10

Speaking your mind and being a rude POS are not always mutually exclusive. He insults people Hissyspit Feb 2015 #15

Maybe they do have it coming? How do you know their drama? bravenak Feb 2015 #17

"He insults people who don't have it coming." SMC22307 Feb 2015 #34

College Drop Out was genius and hs Glow in the Dark tour was octoberlib Feb 2015 #29

Thank you, I agree. bravenak Feb 2015 #30

No one expects him to act "humble and meek." SMC22307 Feb 2015 #38

yup CatWoman Feb 2015 #43

Why the fuck should he show some respect to a fucking awards show? bravenak Feb 2015 #44

Work on your reading comprehension. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #54

Beck is fine with it. bravenak Feb 2015 #56

Maybe Beck was just being nice... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #57

it also highlights the fact that Beck has more class in his pinky finger CatWoman Feb 2015 #59

I agree. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #67

He did an interview in rolling stone. bravenak Feb 2015 #60

Have a link for that? I'd like to read more about this apology. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #87

Just google it. bravenak Feb 2015 #89

You're making the claim, the onus is on you. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #103

It is posted downthread. bravenak Feb 2015 #104

Of the two, Beck was gracious. LiberalAndProud Feb 2015 #62

Why people think an awards show is sacred, I'll never know. bravenak Feb 2015 #66

I don't think his bad manners merit the name calling. LiberalAndProud Feb 2015 #77

I'm just offended by the name calling. bravenak Feb 2015 #79

Understood. LiberalAndProud Feb 2015 #88

seriously bravenak? cwydro Feb 2015 #181

The guy will boost the career of anybody he does this to. bravenak Feb 2015 #196

Beck doesn't need boosting. cwydro Feb 2015 #208

Ok. Cool with that. bravenak Feb 2015 #210

I'm not a Beck fan actually. cwydro Feb 2015 #212

I think that's my point. bravenak Feb 2015 #213

Point taken. cwydro Feb 2015 #218

Kanye's "Get 'Em High" borrows from Beck's "Loser." SMC22307 Feb 2015 #217

Why should we care about our parents music especially if it's not our parents music? bravenak Feb 2015 #220

"Why should we care about our parents music especially if it's not our parents music?" SMC22307 Feb 2015 #230

Who? bravenak Feb 2015 #234

Disagree. I'm half a century and listen to college radio... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #250

Exactly, It's not an age thing, it's an indie vs corporate crap thing... Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #289

Ok. I see your point. bravenak Feb 2015 #297

Jelly Roll Morton? If you don't know this piece of music..... msanthrope Feb 2015 #256

Didn't know that. bravenak Feb 2015 #257

My parents Dorian Gray Feb 2015 #293

I would have loved growing up in your house.:) bravenak Feb 2015 #295

Hah Dorian Gray Feb 2015 #296

Just out of curiosity, padfun Feb 2015 #254

I don't think there is anybody who hasn't heard of them. Maybe some teens haven't yet. bravenak Feb 2015 #255

That's how I used to find new music to listen to... Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #290

I saw this a few weeks ago...lol! BklnDem75 Feb 2015 #262

Beck is saving face for Kanye by being so humble. elias7 Feb 2015 #68

He gets his damn feelings hurt. bravenak Feb 2015 #72

LOL How many Grammys has poor, rejected Kanye won? SMC22307 Feb 2015 #100

You must be very loved and loving. Peace. bravenak Feb 2015 #101

Loved, loving, and sick of bad behavior... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #105

MIRROR!! bravenak Feb 2015 #106

SALSA!! SMC22307 Feb 2015 #112

. bravenak Feb 2015 #113

You nailed it ! n/t jaysunb Feb 2015 #93

They'll be singing his praises the next time he's outspoken about a Republican politician. octoberlib Feb 2015 #41

Yep. bravenak Feb 2015 #47

Kayne's the one who said Beck had to be respectful... Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #131

Beck agrees about being respectful. He said he wants to be like Kanye. bravenak Feb 2015 #135

OMG. I hope not. Beck's pretty awesome the way he is... Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #137

Kanye has always been like this since the car accident. bravenak Feb 2015 #141

That explains the Kardashian thing then n/t Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #144

Probably. He WAS in traction and broke his face. Might have died for a bit. He likes her.nt bravenak Feb 2015 #145

Beck was being modest. But the fact remains. MuttLikeMe Feb 2015 #316

It's thursday. bravenak Feb 2015 #317

In what world (besides the world where it's still 1996) is Beck the more marketable of the two? cemaphonic Feb 2015 #70

He is not colored. bravenak Feb 2015 #74

At the risk of getting sucked into awards show triva... cemaphonic Feb 2015 #109

Best album catagory. Sorry. Should have said that. bravenak Feb 2015 #111

Yep, I'm fully sucked into award trivia now. cemaphonic Feb 2015 #120

7 years. Long time when you look at how much influence black artists have. bravenak Feb 2015 #126

No, black performers do not get passed up. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #122

They get passed up against WHITE artists. bravenak Feb 2015 #125

So you're claiming that all of those BLACK top winners... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #133

Not all. But many should have won. bravenak Feb 2015 #134

Didn't Pharrell Williams with Daft Punk win 2014's Album of the Year? SMC22307 Feb 2015 #142

As solo artists. Not groups. bravenak Feb 2015 #143

Maybe the music hasn't been up to par the past seven years. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #148

I disagree. bravenak Feb 2015 #149

Bookmarking this BS post. U4ikLefty Feb 2015 #207

That makes no sense at all cemaphonic Feb 2015 #139

Up against black artists Kanye had won plenty. bravenak Feb 2015 #140

Well, I won't argue about the Oscars cemaphonic Feb 2015 #150

We can surely revisit the issue next year, though! bravenak Feb 2015 #151

Well, I actually thought that the bit during the show itself was funny. cemaphonic Feb 2015 #157

Beck will sell about a million records off of what Kanye did. bravenak Feb 2015 #160

Another ridiculous post. U4ikLefty Feb 2015 #209

So? You must be very smart to be able to do what you do.nt bravenak Feb 2015 #211

The folks who care about Beck cwydro Feb 2015 #237

Jackass is fine. bravenak Feb 2015 #238

I've been out on the farm lol cwydro Feb 2015 #242

I bet you saw some shit out there on the farm. bravenak Feb 2015 #245

Lol. cwydro Feb 2015 #247

For the win.... giftedgirl77 Feb 2015 #177

Had to say it. Last one, I'm done. Funny, I'm not in love woth him but I feel like it bad for every bravenak Feb 2015 #205

Oh you know just another uppity black dude talking over giftedgirl77 Feb 2015 #216

Him and me both been on Life Support. It messes with your mind, changes you. bravenak Feb 2015 #219

Hell ya, someone yesterday tried to school me on giftedgirl77 Feb 2015 #224

Backwards like that? bravenak Feb 2015 #225

Yes ma'am, after I got done laughing at them I giftedgirl77 Feb 2015 #227

Vscott? Lol! bravenak Feb 2015 #228

Yep, I'm clueless check your mail. giftedgirl77 Feb 2015 #229

I don't mind defending him Dorian Gray Feb 2015 #294

Define "the best." Apparently, Kanye West's definition is the only one that counts. xocet Feb 2015 #94

Better than you. Maybe you're just mad you ain't him? bravenak Feb 2015 #95

Lol, I remember that! Can't be mad at a man who had the guts to tell the truth about sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #155

I'm telling you! bravenak Feb 2015 #159

Yay, Glow in the Dark tour! lovemydog Feb 2015 #162

Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell Williams with N.E.R.D octoberlib Feb 2015 #183

Shirley is a very outspoken person in her own right. She's right--an awards msanthrope Feb 2015 #49

Beck says he's fine with what Kanye said. bravenak Feb 2015 #53

That's because Beck is gracious. Shirley? Maybe she should have called him a bellend. nt msanthrope Feb 2015 #61

Or nothing. It would not be cool if he called her a twat. bravenak Feb 2015 #64

Well...short - a "twat" has a different meaning over there..... msanthrope Feb 2015 #185

Also a different pronunciation, rhymes with 'hat' not with 'what'.... Bluenorthwest Feb 2015 #188

That's why I called it short-a! Ha! ..twat rhymes with cat over there. msanthrope Feb 2015 #189

She knew she was talking to an American. bravenak Feb 2015 #197

So...maybe she just should have called him a bellend? nt msanthrope Feb 2015 #200

Or nothing. If he called her a name it would not be cool. bravenak Feb 2015 #201

Damn, the things you learn on DU. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #110

It's a nicer way of calling someone a dickhead. nt msanthrope Feb 2015 #186

I like it. (n/t) SMC22307 Feb 2015 #221

What Beck says in public and what Beck says in private GGJohn Feb 2015 #69

I take him at his word. bravenak Feb 2015 #75

That's because unlike Kanye, he's not a self-obsessed asshole. n/t Adrahil Feb 2015 #192

So what! So are most people. You don't know anything about him in private.nt bravenak Feb 2015 #202

I don't care about him private. He does this crap in PUBLIC. Adrahil Feb 2015 #232

Many people are discourteous. They use words like shitbird, twat, shitbag, piece of shit. bravenak Feb 2015 #235

It *was* a righteous win. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #65

Only the most awesome female singer from the 90's.... Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #130

Only the most awesome black artist of my generation who has sold more albums in his 10 year career bravenak Feb 2015 #132

Nah, I'll give that a miss. From what I've seen of him he's an attention seeking and rude wanker... Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #136

His this about respecting artistry was directed at the Grammy Awards itself. bravenak Feb 2015 #138

"Beck needs to respect artistry and he should’ve given his award to Beyonce," Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #146

Yeah. He did change it afterwards. After the fact.nt bravenak Feb 2015 #147

I hope he apologised to Beck as well.... Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #152

He did say he liked Beck. He was frustrated and should calm down. bravenak Feb 2015 #154

You will probably recognize this Beck song: EX500rider Feb 2015 #269

OMG. Thank you! Now I know for sure who he is. Seems like a really nice guy, too. bravenak Feb 2015 #271

Simply beautiful. A-Schwarzenegger Feb 2015 #251

It's about personal preference JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #176

I just went and googled Bessie Smith. Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #292

Not a Bartcop fan? GeorgeGist Feb 2015 #252

Before my time, I think. bravenak Feb 2015 #253

a real grown up wouldn't use a word like "twat" VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #9

She's British, they all say "twat" arcane1 Feb 2015 #12

I don't care...she knows what that means... VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #18

She Scottish, and you don't get to decide what words mean... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #24

Oh really from YOUR link.. VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #26

Can I answer? bravenak Feb 2015 #28

"Twat" is a common insult in the UK--hell, they even pronounce it differently. "Bell-end" is a good msanthrope Feb 2015 #36

Because women are stoopid and obnoxious!11111!!!?!! SMC22307 Feb 2015 #32

Who cares how the Brits use it? Puglover Feb 2015 #184

The British "fag" must render them apoplectic. SMC22307 Feb 2015 #214

HA! SammyWinstonJack Feb 2015 #263

It's used in the same way we say "he's a dick" Adrahil Feb 2015 #191

It's common to Brits. Hissyspit Feb 2015 #16

"common" is right! VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #19

I've missed the good old pearl clutching CatWoman Feb 2015 #21

OMG I know, right? No matter WHAT the OP is there HAS to be whining and hand wringing 7962 Feb 2015 #52

I think this may be the first time you and I have agreed on something! Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #129

Garbage RULES! Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #153

OMG! You love Garbage too?? Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #156

Love them! Behind the Aegis Feb 2015 #158

Garbage is a permanent fixture on my car's hard drive... Violet_Crumble Feb 2015 #291

Garbage is my second favorite rock band behind Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2015 #281

It's like a cigarette being called a "fag". They STILL call it that, wherever it came from 7962 Feb 2015 #172

That horrid scratching sound you hear is Ye Ole DU Fainting Couch being drug out... DRoseDARs Feb 2015 #115

Fuck no it's not "pearl clutching." SunSeeker Feb 2015 #117

what the?????? CatWoman Feb 2015 #194

I'm not telling you where & what to post. Who the fuck are you to object to feminist posts on DU? SunSeeker Feb 2015 #204

FFS, Manson is saying Beyonce is a strong, successful woman... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #240

Did you know that Kanye is really good friends with Beyonce's husband? bravenak Feb 2015 #244

The "UK twat" has the same meaning as the US twat. SunSeeker Feb 2015 #249

you both are full of it CatWoman Feb 2015 #273

I wonder if said *feminists* are OK with his liberal use of "bitches"... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #275

Get a grip. I am not defending any "lowlife." SunSeeker Feb 2015 #288

Guys get called "dick" & "prick" all the time. Its an insult to THAT GUY, not all men. 7962 Feb 2015 #272

Not the same thing. Women don't get called dicks or pricks. SunSeeker Feb 2015 #287

In America, yes. mwooldri Feb 2015 #78

and that T word is not appropriate anywhere.... VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #81

I support use of appropriate language to the appropriate audience in the appropriate context. mwooldri Feb 2015 #114

Yup, that jarred me too ...otherwise a righteous rant. SunSeeker Feb 2015 #42

I agree...she knows what that word means.... VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #83

And Kanye is a hypocrite for ignoring the common theme of "respect"... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #243

I think there's a misunderstanding about the way it's pronounced. Boudica the Lyoness Feb 2015 #314

I don't care....I saw the history of it.... VanillaRhapsody Feb 2015 #320

What I was trying to tell you is there are two different words! Boudica the Lyoness Feb 2015 #321

Why don't we have another music award show? gratuitous Feb 2015 #23

Heehee 840high Feb 2015 #31

The award statuette for the Kanyes could be a giant open mouth. FSogol Feb 2015 #239

... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #246

Wanna hear my theory about the Kardashians..... FSogol Feb 2015 #248

k&r... spanone Feb 2015 #25

Thank you, Shirley. Blue_In_AK Feb 2015 #46

it appears the lines are drawn CatWoman Feb 2015 #51

I've noticed. Blue_In_AK Feb 2015 #58

Always liked her. Like her more now! nt 7962 Feb 2015 #48

I'm a big believer in the right time and forum for every statement.... steve2470 Feb 2015 #63

LOL CatWoman Feb 2015 #73

Same here :) steve2470 Feb 2015 #76

I thought he did the same thing at another awards show as well? Seems to be a regular ND-Dem Feb 2015 #86

"George Bush doesn't care about black people" tishaLA Feb 2015 #71

Michael Moore didn't interrupt anyone. Hissyspit Feb 2015 #121

K & R !!! WillyT Feb 2015 #84

Well, Beck doesn't mind for all that Tsiyu Feb 2015 #91

You know he is only doing it for attention. I refuse to watch another awards show after what he did diabeticman Feb 2015 #92

She's absolutely right about Beyonce rocktivity Feb 2015 #98

I Need the Sane Kanye West to Come Back lib87 Feb 2015 #116

Kayne west doesn't care about sane people. rocktivity Feb 2015 #118

Has anyone ever seen a photo of him without a scowl on his face? I mean really? Get help. YOHABLO Feb 2015 #119

You get help. He smiles like everybody else. bravenak Feb 2015 #128

I love that baby girl! JustAnotherGen Feb 2015 #175

I tried to find the best one. bravenak Feb 2015 #203

She's beautiful! SammyWinstonJack Feb 2015 #268

my thought exactly! Duppers Feb 2015 #161

This is a good thing for Beck LittleBlue Feb 2015 #166

True, Beck comes out looking like a god. Dr. Strange Feb 2015 #195

Well, maybe they should add 20 minutes of incivility to the end of the Grammys whatchamacallit Feb 2015 #199

If you're not presenting or receiving an award... AngryOldDem Feb 2015 #167

I love Shirley Manson. NaturalHigh Feb 2015 #168

When being ann--- Feb 2015 #178

He has 21 grammys azmom Feb 2015 #206

And a perfume and clothing line!!! Beaverhausen Feb 2015 #241

It is the thought process of 1%ers. NCTraveler Feb 2015 #182

Yes. After Kanye bullied Taylor Swift. "Jackass." SMC22307 Feb 2015 #276

this could be summed up quite easily if one tried. Inkfreak Feb 2015 #187

It's all beyond me. I've enjoyed every Beck release for almost two decades. raouldukelives Feb 2015 #193

Maybe the Grammy voters are acknowledging maxrandb Feb 2015 #198

Re: artistry. hifiguy Feb 2015 #222

... opiate69 Feb 2015 #233

+1 Go Vols Feb 2015 #258

Exactly. Beyonce is a performer. Beck is an artist. brendan120678 Feb 2015 #261

Billboard disagrees... BklnDem75 Feb 2015 #284

That's more a reflection of units moved than anything else. hifiguy Feb 2015 #298

You'd have a point if it was artist of the year... BklnDem75 Feb 2015 #299

.... SMC22307 Feb 2015 #277

No serious musician respects Beyonce pop. But Beck is a true musical genius. ErikJ Feb 2015 #279

like somebody said on my facebook m-lekktor Feb 2015 #282

Kanye married a Kardashian trumad Feb 2015 #226

West is a classless buffoon and laughing stock VScott Feb 2015 #231

He deserves all respect that you do. bravenak Feb 2015 #236

you really, really need to back off him CatWoman Feb 2015 #274

You need to mind your business. bravenak Feb 2015 #286

I think a new strategy iandhr Feb 2015 #259

I've always preferred the old school standard: point and laugh. Dr. Strange Feb 2015 #267

Wasn't his mother an English professor? WorseBeforeBetter Feb 2015 #323

Yes: Donda West. Dr. Strange Feb 2015 #324

Well, he did say "voices in his head" made him crash Beck's stage. WorseBeforeBetter Feb 2015 #325

Kayne is a fool. bigwillq Feb 2015 #260

It's sort of like Utopian Leftist Feb 2015 #270

Shirley Manson is awesome ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2015 #278

Hecshould not be invited to another award show. mainstreetonce Feb 2015 #280

Lol, what a baby (West, not Manson) cemaphonic Feb 2015 #285

I agree 100% with the post script about how Beyonce doesn't xmas74 Feb 2015 #306

Stop saying nice things about Beyonce. rocktivity Feb 2015 #315

She has the name, the rep, a presence and the money to be xmas74 Feb 2015 #319

Twit twot and twat Boudica the Lyoness Feb 2015 #312

Kanye and Kim are made for each other. Beacool Feb 2015 #318

Right on! romanic Feb 2015 #322