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Waylon Jennings- America

1basque1 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:34:05 EDT

Waylon's contribution to celebrate our country. Happy and Safe 4th of July to everyone.

Channel: Music Tags: Storyteller Country Love Brothers

Friday July 4th - Ray Charles - America The Beautiful

baddad59 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:56:36 EDT

Happy birthday America. A good day to remember what we have. I had a wise man tell me the secret of life.He said "the secret of a good life is to want what you have more than what you want"..That wise man was my father,a world war two vet that passed away on July 4th 1978.Miss you dad!!! I hope everyone has a great day,please be carefu

Channel: Music Tags: Ray Charles America July fourth freedom

Online Piracy : Public Service Announcement

ind06 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:48:22 EDT

It Was Self Defense.

July 4th, 2008 - Proclamation of Independence

Spadecaller — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:27:57 EDT

To commemorate July 4, 2008, this Spadecaller video features excerpts from John F. Kennedy reciting the Declaration of Independence to the accompaniment of Hans Zimmer's "Born Free," the theme song from "Madagascar." The video poses a haunting question: what will you be celebrating tomorrow?

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Independence Day Born Free July 4th Hans Zimmer Madagascar

Wingnut Congressman Retiring To Spend More Time With Family, Gets Divorce

Radiofreeeuropa — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:22:26 EDT

What, a Republican in Congress who commits adultery with the opposite sex? What kind of adult calls himself Chip anyway?

Channel: Politics Tags: Mississippi Burping Wingnuts Political Buffoonery Chippy Pickering Another Republican Hypocrite

Grandpa's Wake

ind06 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:44:47 EDT

He would've wanted it this way.

Raped Environment Led Polluters On, Attorneys Argue

ind06 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:32:51 EDT

Attorneys representing Pacific Construction & Lumber Corp. argued their client was not at fault for the rape of 30,000 acres of virgin forest, claiming the forest led the company on with "an eager and blatant display of its rich, fertile bounty."

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE Plus That Forest Never Wears Clothes

Thursdays Metal - Masterplan - Lost And Gone

baddad59 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:06:06 EDT

These guys are good.Some of the best power metal around.Puts me in mind of Deep Purple in the later years,great vocals(this guy can sing),guitar licks that have tone and are played with feeling.Bass and drums that make you want to get up and sing along.Hope you enjoy this.

Channel: Music Tags: MasterPlan power metal metal rock

Media Matters - Fox News airs altered photos of NY Times reporters

cliffarnstein — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:18:31 EDT

is Fox even a news channel any more?

Channel: News Tags: fox libel manipulaton

Unfair and unbalanced: Fox News' coverage of Obama tops the bias scale

ybdogsct — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:51:21 EDT

Fox News, whose slogan is "Fair and Balanced," seems to have gone above and beyond in its anti-Obama rhetoric. Fox News seems to be the willing source of many of the smears and have displayed an unhealthy willingness to pass on as fact any unsourced or unfounded allegation that will put the Obamas in the worst light possible.

Channel: Television Tags: Fox News Barack Obama Michelle Obama

Kung Fu Panda - the Film and the Videogame

MacBookForMe — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:39:20 EDT

A smart mom's review of Dreamwork's latest film Kung Fu Panda and the video game and merchandise your child may be requesting.

Channel: Movies Tags: Kung Fu Panda Film Videogame

Grandma says "Former Marine "Shouldn't have Shot" her Criminal grandson

cptnkrk — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:17:13 EDT

Here's an idea lady: maybe your grandson shouldn't have tried armed robbery.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: good citizen shot criminal Subway florida

Bush Ratings Complicate McCain's Presidential Fight

Radiofreeeuropa — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:39:22 EDT

Bush disapproval rating in the Journal poll is particularly striking among a number of key voter blocs for Mr. McCain in the November election: older voters (67%), women (71%) and independents (75%). Sen. McCain is trapped in the president's toxic political shadow.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush Unpopularity Election McCain Problems

Wednesdays Metal - High On Fire - Rumours Of War

baddad59 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:41:20 EDT

A nice little song for humpday.A little adrenalin rush to push us towards the week-end. I love these guy's.Any three piece band that can make this much noise is alright by me!!Turn it up and enjoy!!

Channel: Music Tags: High On Fire metal rock

Military Personnel Giving More To Obama

Aidenag — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:39:08 EDT

Among people who have donated at least $200 to a presidential campaign this election cycle, Obama has collected more than $327,000 from those identifying themselves as military personnel, while McCain has collected $224,000, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission data by The Associated Press.

Channel: Politics Tags: Military Troops Barack Obama John McCain 2008 election Politics

Conservation Group Condemns Waterboarding As Wasteful

ind06 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:38:58 EDT

WASHINGTON - Conservation group National Water Watch, criticized the government's use of waterboarding Monday, calling the practice of immobilizing a detainee and pouring water over his face to simulate drowning "a tragic waste of resources."

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE Does The Government Think Water Grows On Trees

Stickman Exodus: Hangman

ind06 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:32:49 EDT

Will our band of weary stick figures ever find the elusive "Promised Page"? Can they escape the clutches of the demented doodler? And what's with the stickman who's obsessed with autoerotic asphyxiation?

What You Need To Know About Sales Tax

y_soitenly — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:03:39 EDT

On Tuesday, shoppers in Cook County will notice a bigger bite at the register. That's when the 1 percentage-point increase in Cook County's sales tax goes into effect. Chicago shoppers will pay a 10.25 percent tax on some itemsÃ;Â¢Ã¢â;;Â¬"higher than in any other major American city.

Channel: Money Tags: Chicago Chicago Tribune Huge Sales Tax Increase Cook County

Commander Cody and Lost Planet Airmen-" Everybody's Doin It"

1basque1 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:49:53 EDT

Swing your partner has a whole new meaning with this one. Some profanity if you can understand what their singing .

Channel: Music Tags: Truckin Music Lighthearted Hidee hoe

It's 100 Degrees. Do You Know Where Your Sanity Is?

lenseview — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:53:20 EDT

Funny, smart piece on a day in the life without AC, brutal temps, & some of the consequences and lessons learned. 1 tip: Probably not a good idea to go car shopping when experiencing the onset of heat stroke.

Channel: Humor Tags: Humor Satire summer heat cars air conditioning

Obama to expand Bush's faith based programs

soniyashrma — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:50:29 EDT

CHICAGO (AP) - Reaching out to evangelical voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is announcing plans that would expand President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and - in a move sure to cause controversy - support their ability to hire and fire based on faith.

Channel: Politics Tags:

Husband Doesn't Fancy Me Anymore

hurr1 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:55:47 EDT

My husband says it's not just that he doesn't fancy me anymore for intimate love, he doesn't fancy anyone. I love him deeply, and cannot understand his reluctance, but how can I help him to make love to me?

Channel: Men Tags: libido make love love making intimate love made love

Real Heroes in the Quest for El Dorado

digitalfever — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:50:27 EDT

The 160 hp Beardmore engine of the Bristol monoplane moaned its familiar tune as the WWI fighter played hide-and-seek among the misty clouds above the Tupuy...

Channel: Travel Tags: history nature angel falls ciudad bolivar el dorado jimmie angel lost world tupuy

Ex-Soviet Lithuania hit by cyber attack

cactushair — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:27:25 EDT

Unidentified hackers broke into several hundred Lithuanian Web sites over the weekend, plastering them with communist symbols, government officials said Monday. The hackers posted Soviet symbols -- the hammer and sickle, as well as the five-pointed star -- and scathing messages with profanities on Web sites based in the ex-Soviet nation.

Channel: News Tags: hackers cyber attack

Americans Worry McCain Would Be Too Similar to Bush

Aidenag — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:21:14 EDT

A recent USA Today/Gallup poll finds about two in three Americans concerned that John McCain would pursue policies as president that are too similar to what George W. Bush has pursued. Nearly half -- 49% -- say they are "very concerned" about this.

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain McBush Bush 2008 election Politics

McCain Proposes Tax Holiday For Beer Heiresses

ind06 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:13:39 EDT

Sen. McCain argued that his plan could lead to a revival for the U.S. economy, "The key to this country's economic well-being has been and will always be those Americans with vast inherited brewery wealth."

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE Or At Least A Liking For Beer

Scientists Warn Miley Cyrus Depleted By 2013

ind06 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:04:53 EDT

THE ONION NEWS NETWORK - Unless Americans turn to alternative sources of entertainment, the 'Hannah Montana' star will soon be completely tapped out.

Channel: Popular Videos Tags: SATIRE She Aint No Bottomless Pit

Toe Tapping Tuesday - Ten Years After - I'm Going Home(live)

baddad59 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:53:04 EDT

This is how guitar is played without multiple takes and pro tools,raw,loud,fast,and most importantly,with a ton of feeling.Alvin Lee was an animal on guitar,an inspiration to people like Blackmore and Beck.A true great.Hope you enjoy.

Channel: Music Tags: Ten Years After rock woodstock sixtys

The Revolving Door of K Street

jovial — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:25:59 EDT

Capitol Hill lost yet another Congressman to K Street recently, as one more elected official rolled down the hill to join a lobbying firm. Through the story of the latest defector, the American News Project examines this burgeoning trend, known in DC as the "revolving door."

Channel: Politics Tags: Wynn K Street lobbyist congressman revolving door

'Mr. Wizard' commutes from Denver by bus to beg for cash in Monument

cptnkrk — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:40:24 EDT

Even panhandlers are feeling the gas crunch!

Channel: Careers & Jobs Tags: beggar gas crisis denver colorado

Military to seek death penalty for USS Cole suspect

Shannonyork — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:38:04 EDT

The U.S. military will seek the death penalty against Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, making him the first person charged in the United States for the attack on the USS Cole, an Air Force general said Monday.

Channel: News Tags: news military death panalty USS Cole

My Back Pages

Spadecaller — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:07:39 EDT

This clip features paintings by Alexandre Cabanel, Paul Cezanne, Winslow Homer, Norman Rockwell, JMW Turner, with other visual arts created by Spadecaller. This is the original version of, 'My Back Pages', as introduced in the August of 1964 on Dylan's album, "Another Side of Bob Dylan".

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Bob Dylan Alexandre Cabanel Paul Cezanne Winslow Homer Norman Rockwell

Environmental Concerns Stop U.S. Solar Energy Cold

cptnkrk — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:40:33 EDT

It's not big business or big oil. Its big Government stopping Solar Power.

Channel: News Tags: solar power government blm alternative energy

Tax-dodging of the Rich and Famous

digitalfever — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:11:32 EDT

When it comes to not paying taxes there are two options: tax evasion, the illegal method, and tax avoidance, the legal method. Both are prevalent throughout the world but condemnation is growing and pressure on governments to prevent tax-abuse is mounting.

Channel: Money Tags: taxes taxation tax evasion tax avoidance economics

How to Make a Woman Happy

SkyNika — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:05:16 EDT

A little tip to those who don't know how to make a woman happy.

Channel: Humor Tags: woman humor picture pics funny

Giant Saudi Oil Field May Pay At The Pump

y_soitenly — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:14:07 EDT

The State-Owned Oil Company In Saudi Arabia Will Pump 1.2 Million Barrels A Day From Untapped Field. This massive oil field surrounded by the desolate sands of Saudi Arabia's vast eastern desert feels like the middle of nowhere. But what happens over the next year at Khurais, one of Saudi Arabia's last undeveloped giant oil fields, could hold t

Channel: Politics Tags: cbs news ap saudi arabia pumping new oil

Uncle Jay Explains the News - June 30, 2008

ind06 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:30:50 EDT

Guns! Sometimes this issue is so frustrating, you just wanna SHOOT somebody! But no, Uncle Jay calmly explains the blast from the big guns at the Supreme Court, and the return fire they're getting. Plus, Bill Gates shuts down his career by clicking "Start."

Channel: Popular Videos Tags: Ready Aim Explain

Mars Lander Finds Ice; Mixed Drinks Coming Soon

ind06 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:06:51 EDT

"Finding ice in space is critical to our mission," said NASA spokesman Marv Mawrshn."You can't have serious long term human habitation of a planet without booze."

Channel: Humor Tags: SATIRE Now We Just Need To Find Rye

Mellow Monday - AC/DC - Ride On

baddad59 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:49:37 EDT

This was about as mellow as Ac/Dc could get,lolMaybe not mellow in traditional sense,maybe laid back would be a better description.Still a good song to get up and start the week with.Hope you enjoy.

Channel: Music Tags: ACDC Bon Scott rock australia

Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan Up 60 Percent This Year

Radiofreeeuropa — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:11:38 EDT

A top United Nations official says the number of civilian deaths in Afghanistan has increased by more than 60 percent so far this year.

Channel: News Tags: Afghanistan Bush failures BS Profound Idiocy Terrorism