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On March 4, 2001, the following scenes aired on the "X-Files" spinoff, "The Lone Gunmen". Once again, this aired on March 4, 2001. Creepy!
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Over at Berry Street Beacon, the intelligent and gracious Charlotte Weybright goes to the hoop against [...]
We being in Fort Wayne - natch - where John Good of Left in Aboite has posted some interesting innovations in curbing anti-social' [...]
The priest in a small Irish village loved his chickens that he kept in the coop behind the church.
One Sunday morning before mass, he went to feed the birds and discovered that the cock was missing.
He knew about [...]
The New York Times published a Howard Zinn letter to the editor that appears in tomorrow morning's edition:To the Editor:
Samantha Power has done extraordinary work in chronicling the genocides of our time, and in exposing how the Western powers were complicit by their inaction.
However,' [...]
This photo was taken three months ago. What the hell is Jenna wearing? Certainly looks like maternity wear to me. Could THIS be the reason for the upcoming nuptials?Tonight's Classic Rock Friday pays homage to the King. 'nuff said! Let's get on with the good stuff!
There's not really any music in this first clip, but there is some history. It's 1955 and someone shot some color film backstage with Elvis, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, and Carl Perkins' [...]
Because I missed posting yesterday, I also missed the 30th anniversary of the death of the King of Rock and Roll. As someone who has been to Memphis and Graceland, I have to admit to being a fan. Not so much of the later Lawdy Mister [...] It's Friday, August 17, and that means it's the day when I reveal all the nominations for the Blog World Report Awards. Without further ado:
Here are the nominations for the Top Dog Blog Awards (in alphabetical order):
We begin with Blogenfreude of the blog AgitProp, who doesn't really care much for Representative Ginny Brown-Waite:
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This morning I submitted the video for my song, "Not One More Man", in the YouTube Challenge sponsored by One Million Blogs for Peace.
I've been awarded the Thoughtful Blogger Award by TomCat over at Politics Plus. Now it is my duty - and honor - to pass it along to others who deserve it. These are the bloggers who think about other bloggers and post links, visit other [...]
[...] If it's Monday it must be caption day at Left in Aboite. So before we get into the Rovian goodness, check out John Good's "You Tell Me".
Blogenfreude [...]
"A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what's left of your unit."
- Army's magazine of preventive maintenance.
"Aim towards the Enemy"
- Instructions printed on U.S. Rocket Launcher
"When the pin is [...]
We begin in Fort Wayne where John Good posted a river initiative in the Tom Henry mayoral campaign and Jeff Pruitt proved his theory about the Mike [...]
Here's a little experiment. I will take several seemingly unrelated subjects and combine them into one flawless and informative post. To be honest, I already knew how those seemingly unrelated items were connected.
The Klingon language word for [...]
Anyone who has been to Europe recently may immediately recognize Mercedes' Smart Car. Originally designed for easy parking - you can pull in nose first in spaces that usually require parallel parking - the car is now celebrated throughout the world for fuel efficiency. Usually rated [...]
Every great now and then, science creeps me out. Here is an old story out of Australia about - believe it or not - zombie dogs. This is from News.com.au - Photoshop dogs by me:By Nick Buchan of NEWS.com.au
June 27, 2005 12:00am
SCIENTISTS [...]
For tonight's Classic Rock Friday, allow me to present the REAL REO Speedwagon. I'm not talking about the namby pamby soft rock group that emerged in the late '80s and early '90s with such pablum as "Keep on Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling", I'm talking about the little [...]
Left in Aboite's John Good wants us to know that AT&T want to censor the internet:
Over the weekend AT&T gave us a glimpse of their plans for the Web when they censored [...]
"When I get the record, all it will make me is the player with the most hits. I'm also the player with the most at bats and the most outs. I never said I was a greater player than Cobb."
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The Saint Louis Riverfront Times has done a story about my friend Tina Richards and her son, Cloy.
I have a couple of things to talk about. To begin, you may notice this new ad on the sidebar. That's right, look at how much good we are responsible for in Iraq. Don't those numbers make you proud to be [...]
Hey gang, let's put on a show!Before we begin, I would like to point out that I have had a few nominations that don't really fit in with the point of this [...]
"I always loved running - it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength [...] SEPTEMBER 29: MARCH ON WASHINGTON
SEPTEMBER 22 -29: ENCAMPMENT
directly in front of Congress to demand Congress stop funding the war
STOP THE WAR AT HOME AND [...]
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty [...]
Tonight's AFL-CIO debate in the Windy City was quite an eye opener. Wow, a lot has changed since the first debate. To begin with we don't have Gravel graveling about the other candidates. They don't need him, they can produce their own fireworks now.Announcing the first Annual Blog World Report Awards.
Anyone who frequents this blog know how much I try to promote blogging and by extension, other like-minded bloggers. I believe we are all doing a great service to our country by pointing out the absurdities of politics and the tragedy of [...]
Look over here, John Good has posted Thom Hartmann's piece on Ronnie Ray-Gun and taxes. Read all about it at Left in Aboite:
But [...]
"I never have thought about a video while I'm writing. I've always been of the mind that music should be heard and not seen. It's a strange thing that's going on. I don't know if it's good or not."Feeding the homeless
Satellite television telemarketer
(perhaps [...]
First stop - Left in Aboite, where John Good has posed his weekly caption post (You tell me) and a little piece about how we Democrats are becoming [...]
"The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men."
FACT: The United States Senate cares more about vacation time than protecting our rights and the Constitution they all vowed to preserve, protect and defend.Yes Ms: Pelosi it's time for you to step down and go home to your children and [...]
Okay, I realize this isn't really Classic Rock, but it is cool. Candy Dulfer is one of the best saxophone players in the world. Just sit back and enjoy.
Pick Up the Pieces
Moondance with Van Morrison
Lily Was Here with Dave Stewart
Proud Mary
Saxuality
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After watching that video I posted, I decided to check out Mr. Paul a little more.
[...] Charlotte Weybright of the Berry Street Beacon tells us that another CAFO will be opening soon right in my backyard - figuratively, not literally MY backyard:
Allen County is about to become home to [...]
As of now, it appears there were only seven fatalities in the 35W bridge in Minneapolis. If this number holds up, then the survivors were indeed lucky. The way I see it, had the traffic been traveling at speed instead of the 10mph bumper to bumper [...]
A bridge over the Mississippi River has collapsed sending many cars into the water. Tons of concrete have collapsed and people are injured. Survivors are being carried up the riverbank. There are multiple cars in the river and a couple cars on fire. According to one [...]
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the date I tied the knot with Sheri. In that time, we have gone through illnesses, births, deaths, and all the other things that accompany life. Sheri has made that journey so much easier.We begin with Bartleby of the Chestnut Tree Cafe who tells us that the U.S. seems to be more interested in supplying the Israelis with military equipment than our own:
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"Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?"I'm going to start today with Robert Rouse over at Left of Centrist - oh wait, that's me. Yeah, I know. At any rate, over the week-end, I was involved with Blogathon 2007. I [...]
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Curiosity can sometimes lead to amazing discoveries.
Hey, kids! What time is it?
It'sssssss Howwwwww-dy Doody time, Its Howdy Doody ti -
Uh, no, It's 9:00AM and I am out of here!
Counting the $100 donation Bartleby is making to an outside charity in the name of this blog, we have amassed [...]
This is going to be the longest half hour I have ever spent, but I'm still here! (knock wood)
Bella, if you're reading this, now that Blogathon is nearly over, don't be a stranger. Come on back anytime!
Okay folks, I see the tape across [...]
With only one hour to go, I have another question for you, the readers. Now that you've seen what Blogathon is all about and how it CAN actually be fun, are any of you planning on joining in next year? Leave your comments, I am [...]
More questions from Larry of Lydia Cornell's blog.
1. How did you learn to create videos for the blogs?
I taught myself how to use the programs. If it is software and it has a help button, I'll eventually figure out how [...]
"The Navy's failure to note us missing when we were long overdue in port and then making Captain McVay the scapegoat are the real crimes."
I have reached a point where I really want to chuck it all and hit the sack. I'm running into the proverbial wall. But, not to worry folks, I believe in commitment - just ask my first eight wives - I will stay to the [...]
I forget who asked - it is getting late and I am getting a tad discombobulated - but someone asked which decade I thought had the best music. I'm assuming they meant popular music and not classical so here goes - I choose the decade that [...]
I am going to attempt to write a Limerick on the fly.