Pressing their hands against their thighs can provide additional support and leverage, making it easier for the elderly person to push themselves up from a seated position. This action can help engage their leg muscles and provide stability, reducing the risk of falls or injuries.

The phrase "hang out" originated in the 19th century and refers to spending time idly or relaxing in a casual manner, often in a social setting. It likely evolved from the concept of things hanging loosely or being suspended, reflecting the laid-back nature of spending time with friends or acquaintances.

The phrase "thrown for a loop" originates from the idea of being disoriented or confused, as if metaphorically thrown off course or off balance like a roller coaster "loop." It conveys a sense of surprise or shock at a sudden unexpected turn of events.

Rise Against writes songs predominantly about social and political issues including war, inequality, environmental destruction, and activism. They often aim to inspire change and raise awareness about important topics.

The phrase "or bust" likely originated from the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s when prospectors would say "California or bust" to signify their determination to reach California in search of gold. It is now used more broadly to emphasize a strong commitment to achieving a particular goal or outcome.

The phrase "None of your beeswax" likely originated as a playful and slightly humorous way of telling someone that something is none of their business. It is a polite way of saying that the topic being discussed does not concern the other person. The use of "beeswax" in place of "business" is thought to have originated in the early to mid-20th century.

The phrase originally was an insult. It compared the way that a person who is considered a simpleton wags their head around while thinking, to a noodle flopping around.

Many people found Rise Against after the release of the song Prayer of the Refugee off the album The Sufferer & The Witness. Their rate of recognition seemed to increase after this album but they are certainly not a "one hit wonder" band. They have climbed relatively steadily since 1999.

All of the members are Agnostic. They do not ridiculue christianity in any way, but they do mention God in their lyrics sometimes:

"Would God bless the murder of the innocents? Would God bless a war based on pride? Would God bless a money-hungry government? NO!"

- Blood-Red, White and Blue

"Is there a god tonight, up in the sky, or is it empty just like me?"

- Life Less Frightening

etc...they do not worship any deity, it is just what they believe. Hope I helped!!

The sounds of my buttocks and slipknot in my buttocks in my buttocks in my buttocks so its like 10 arses and anal beads

Savior

Prayer of the Refugee

Give It All

Swing Life Away

The Good Left Undone

Re-Education (Through Labor),

Make It Stop

Help Is on the Way

Satellite

Ready to Fall

Audience of One

Survivor Guilt

Collapse (Post-Amerika)

Drones

Paper Wings

The most commonly accepted theory about the song is that it was about the Iraq War and how much suffering it had caused not only at home in America, but overseas as well. They make references to the belief that George W. Bush invaded Iraq only to secure oil assets.

Rise Against's Behind Closed Doors was not released as a single so it was part of The Sufferer & the Witness on July 4, 2006.

Zach uses a NS-2 Noise Suppressor and a chromatic tuner both made by boss for Tim I'm not sure

2011 according to interviews

Chicago.

Gibson Les Pauls mostly.

War is bad

No, some people say that Tim McIlrath joined the army, but if you see his Bio in Wikipedia it won't say anything like that.

Rise Against has done covers of: Journey: "Any Way You Want It", Buffalo Springsteen: "For What It's Worth" and "Little Boxes" from the TV Show Weeds.

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