INMATE℠of the Year

Attention all INMATES℠, The Parole Board needs your help!

We know that you all work hard at your cells and each strive to maintain a high level of professionalism in your craft. However, we also know that there are a certain few amongst the INMATES℠ that take bartending to a different level. As such, Life Behind Bars℠ is happy to announce the presentation of the 1st Annual INMATE℠of the Year award during the New Years Casino Riot, set to occur at 8 p.m. on January 1, 2013.

Therefore, we need your help to determine the INMATES℠ that will be listed on the ballot. From today through next Wednesday, December 26, 2012, we are asking the INMATES℠ to submit their nominee for INMATE℠ of the Year. INMATES℠ should be selected based on their drink knowledge, entertainment factor, ability to fill a bar, industry connections, speed behind the bar, likability, participation on Life Behind Bars℠and anything else you feel is an important attribute for a bartender to possess.

Please submit your nomination for INMATE℠ of the Year to The Parole Board by emaling your selection to info@LBBinmate.com   Only one selection per INMATE℠. And, just like masturbating on an airplane, although it's not illegal, nominating yourself is frowned upon.

Voting will stop at 10 p.m. on December 26, 2012, and the top three INMATES℠ with the most nominations will advance to the final round of voting. At that time, we will ask all INMATES℠ to vote for one of the three finalists and the winner will be announced at the New Years Casino Riot. The winner will receive a special award from The Parole Board and will have bragging rights for the next 12 months.

Exercise your right to vote. Make your voice heard. INMATE℠ of the Year...it's up to you.

2013...It's That Time.

Alright INMATES, once again, it's time to welcome in the new year...LBB style.  For the majority of you, New Years Eve will be spent slinging booze while watching a bunch of amateurs drink too much.  Out of the 365 nightly opportunities to drink each year, why do all the douchebags, rookies and morons seem to infest bars and clubs when it's time to welcome in the new year?  I don't think anyone can answer that question.  Nor can anyone explain why if the #2 pencil is the most popular type of pencil, then why is it still #2?

Anyway, if you find yourself working on December 31 this year, don't fret.  On the eve of January 1, 2013, the INMATES will get their chance to welcome in the new year.  That's right, last year, The Parole Board decided enough with missing out on the most popular drinking night of the year.  We felt it was time for all the INMATES to have their own opportunity to throw-down on New Years Eve...and we made that happen.

Good news, we are doing it again.  Starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, we will commence the Second Annual INMATE Casino Riot.  And just like last year, we will bring Vegas to you.  Well, not all of Vegas, as we can't promise you herpes or 30 minute massages with happy endings, but there will be blackjack, roulette, and my personal favorite, craps.      

At the door, each INMATE will receive a special gift from The Parole Board.  I eluded to this gift in a blog post last week, but I'm not going to spill the beans here.  What I will say is that this will be something that each and every INMATE will use in 2013.  Actually, you will all use it multiple times for years to come.  But, that's all you get for now.

$20 at door gets you $1,000 in chips and every $250 in chips gets you a raffle ticket.  Just like last year, we have some great raffle prizes - gift certificates, LBB contraband, a one-of-a-kind bartender's briefcase and the grand prize is a fucking 1080p flat screen tv.

So, come hang out with your fellow INMATES on a night that's dedicated just to you.  We will partake in gambling while drinking way too much.  At midnight, we will watch the ball drop (something that Justin Bieber only wishes he could say).  Tell your friends, dress to impress and get ready to have a great time.  See you there.

Man vs. Booze

Move out of the way Adam Richman because The Lifer has taken your food challenges to a new level.  Last year, to celebrate 11/11/11, The Lifer decided to take 11 shots of Rumplemintz at 11 p.m.  Yes, that's right, 11 shots of Rumple all within the time span of about two minutes.  And get this, afterwards, he still had to bartend for over 3 hours. 

Well, today is 12/12/12 and in attempt to entice The Lifer to down 12 shots of Rumple at midnight, The Warden went deep into the LBB vault to find the incredible video footage from last year.  If you haven't seen this yet, you won't believe your eyes.  And if you've seen it before, you'll be just as impressed as you were the first time.  Have a look...

                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqiPDkIEF94

Unfortunately, The Lifer has proclaimed that he will not succumb to the pressure of taking 12 shots tonight.  Apparently, his liver retired shortly after the video was made and The Lifer is now a Type 2 Diabetic.  Call us selfish, but The Warden and I till think he should top last year's feat.  Perhaps with enough comments to the video on our YouTube channel, Life Behind Bars News, he will accept the challenge.   

INMATE Expansion

I was looking at the analytics for the LBB blog and found it interesting that in the past week, we have had pageviews from Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Germany, the UK and Mexico.  Pretty cool.  If this was the board game Risk, Life Behind Bars would be well on its way to global dominance. 

If you happen to be in a country outside of the United States and you are viewing this blog, please let us know about it by emailing us at info@lbbinmate.com.  Also, if you want more information about Life Behind Bars, check out our website here http://www.lifebehindbarsisthebomb.com.  Toast. 

Save the Internet!

INMATES, it's time to make your voice heard.  Once again, your freedom of speech on the internet is at risk of being severely restricted.  If you recall, several months ago I wrote an article about this issue and asked you to take action - and many of you answered the call.  Well, it's that time again.

This month, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is holding meetings with representatives from countries across the globe to re-negotiate how we communicate on the internet.  Attendees of the meetings will be select government officials from several countries.  The issue here is that many of the representatives at the ITU conference reside in countries that are against the internet and especially sharing your thoughts openly.

Some of the proposals before the ITU could impede our your ability to speak your mind.  Additionally, services like YouTube and FaceBook would have to pay fees in order to operate in certain places.  What does this mean?  It means that our society will not be able to enjoy the infinite sharing of information that we are so accustomed to.  Also, it means that FaceBook, YouTube and other social media sites might start charging users to help mitigate these new operational fees.  Needless to say, this is not good.

Please take action and make your voice heard.  Let's keep the internet functioning as the ultimate mechanism that facilitates free speech for everyone.  Click the link below to learn more and to be a part of the solution.  Toast!

http://www.google.com/intl/en/takeaction/       

Happy Holidays

Just in time for the holidays, The Parole Board has a special gift for every INMATE. Think of it as a little token of our appreciation. We tried to find a gift you would all enjoy. More on this soon, just wanted to give you something to look forward to. Until next time.

Staying Connected

INMATES - just wanted to make sure that you all have The Parole Boards contact information.  With so many ways to stay connected, here's how you can reach us:


The Lifer

• Email:     thelifer@lbbinmate.com
• Twitter:  @scuba74

The Warden

• Email:    thewarden@lbbinmate.com
• Twitter:  @anthonycmorel  / @thewarden_LBB

The Lawyer

• Email:    thelawyer@lbbinmate.com
• Twitter:  @thelawyer_LBB

If you haven't been to the LBB website, you can find it here - lifebehindbarsisthebomb.com.  You can also email any questions, suggestions or comments to info@lbbinmate.com.

Toast.

Going Back to Cali

Since The Parole Board released the teaser video for Life Behind Bars The Series, we've received a lot of inquires about the project.  Many INMATES have asked how they could be a part of the show.  One thing we keep letting everyone know is, assuming we are able to get the funding that we need, we will begin casting calls soon.  Also, the plan is to use original music in the series, so we will be searching for musicians to assist us in writing a soundtrack.

However, before any of that can happen, we will have to raise enough money to fund the project.  Hence our recent campaign on Indeigogo.  If you don't know what I am referring to, click here to watch the teaser video, to learn more about the show concept and to see how you can help http://www.indiegogo.com/lifebehindbars/x/1849014?c=home 

We have set a goal of $50,000 and have given ourselves 88 days to get there.  Already we have received several donations and we are extremely happy.  Of course though, we are a long way from our goal.  But, get this, today we received calls from Fox and from the producers of American Idol and X Factor.  And that's not the first time producers in L.A. have contacted us about the show.  And, just like before, both of these companies were interested in the concept and wanted to learn more.  Can't really tell you how exciting it is that Hollywood wants to know about Life Behind Bars.

Again, we are still at the very beginning of this process, but so far, things are going well.  My plan is to keep you updated each step of the way. Raise your glasses, this is an exciting time for Life Behind Bars and all the INMATES.  

TOAST.

Life Behind Bars The Series

Alright INMATES, I promised you a look at the teaser trailer for Life Behind Bars The Series and here it is.  Below you will find a link to Indiegogo, the website we are using to help raise enough capital to commence the filming of Life Behind Bars The Series.  

In the past, many of you have asked The Parole Board, "What can I do to help Life Behind Bars?"  The INMATES are amazing...constantly volunteering their time to assist LBB's growth.  It's quite remarkable how loyal of a group the INMATES are.  Which is exactly what LBB is all about - uniting the service industry.  And with this project, we hope to do just that.

As you know, despite the generosity of the INMATES, we don't solicit financial donations.  The Parole Board is completely against that. Reminds us of the tactics Robert Tilton, Ed Young and so many other televangelists have used to help fatten their pocketbooks.  They promise you a blessed life in exchange for your hard earned money.  Meanwhile, innocent people are giving their grocery money to the church while the pastors are living lavishly on their Lear Jets   Not our style.  It's complete bullshit and that's not what Life Behind Bars is about.

Rather, we aim to give back to the INMATES through the group page, the events, the insurance fund and so much more.  We love facilitating INMATE connections across the map.  And we enjoy raising money for charities, injured INMATES and for people in need.    I believe that anyone associated with LBB would agree.

All that being said, for the first time, we are asking INMATES for help.  In order to produce Life Behind Bars The Series, we need enough capital to hire the team and get to work.  We are offering incentives to each person that contributes money to the cause.  Even $5 helps.  If you click on the link below, you will be able to read all about the project, what we need and what our goals are.  You will also find more information about the incentives we are offering in exchange for financial donations.  

So, although I can't promise you that your donation will get you that ticket to heaven, I can assure you that your money will be spent on creating Life Behind Bars The Series, a show that will show the world what being an INMATE is all about.  More importantly, your donation guarantees that you will be a fundamental part of the entire process.

       

Please click on the link below, check it out and spread the word.  Until next time, TOAST!

http://www.indiegogo.com/lifebehindbars/x/1849014?c=home