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1.1 billion people. You know how we all think Texas is big? Well, approximately

44 TIMES AS MANY PEOPLE AS OUR POPULATION DO NOT HAVE SOMETHING CLEAN TO DRINK.

44 Texases worth of people don’t know if they are going to get diseases like cholera, dysentery, or typhoid every time they consume something they need every single day to survive.

We won’t get into detail (you can go to Wikipedia for that), but these diseases basically cause an upset stomach that causes diarrhea to the point of death. These diseases kill 4500 children around the world every single day. Over 184 cities on six continents have decided that it’s time to end this cycle of poverty for every man, woman and child on this earth. We are asking you to join us.

Twestival is a great opportunity for us to have a good time, but we are having a good time to celebrate our initiative to end the lack of clean drinking water. By buying a ticket, you could be providing clean drinking water for one person for 18 years. By getting or becoming a corporate sponsor, you could be providing funds for a well for an entire village of mothers, fathers, and children. These people want to end their cycle of poverty, but without clean water, there is little hope for them.

So buy a ticket. Become a sponsor. Donate a raffle prize. Just get involved. For ways you can make a difference, just ping @austintwestival on Twitter or email Michelle Greer at michelle(at)michellesblog.net and we will certainly put you to work. For sponsorship info, please ping Brian Buser at @brianbuser or brianbuser(at)gmail.com. For raffle prizes, please ping Debbie Cerda at @snax or snaxxx(at)gmail.com.

There was a lot of back and forth between me and Josh Shepherd about what music to include.  We liked the singers in the round, but since it was three people from three bands, we didn’t think it would draw.  So who stepped up?

T BIRD AND THE BREAKS.

PLAY IT THAT VIDEO LINKED ABOVE.  If I weren’t on a crappy version of WordPress, I’d embed it for you. If it doesn’t make you at least tap your foot, then you should seriously have someone check your pulse because you are probably dead.  They get what this is all about and will be lending all of their mojo to raise money for charity:water. Although there are eleven members of this band, they are playing for just $450.  This covers their expenses to actually get the band there.  We are looking for a company to step up and cover this expense.  You will be considered an Austin Twestival sponsor for doing so and will get signage, linkage, and mad love from the community.  Please email michelle(at)michellesblog.net if interested.

We are crazy lucky and many of the other Twestival cities are jealous now.

The sumo suits we will have for the Sumo Suit Smackdown look like this.

Amiando is a bit jacked, so when they fix it, I’ll put up the links to purchase tickets.  I PROMISE.  Just make sure to keep February 12 clear and get your babysitter if you need one.