Police Officer Attacks Bicyclist on Beale Street (2)
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From Anthony Siracusa of Revolutions Bike Shop:Friends--Last night I saw a bicycle rider attacked by a police officer. Around 11:30 p.m., a group of riders headed south on Second Street to the intersection of Second and Beale. With foot traffic very light and no police prohibition at the edge of Beale, the riders rode down Beale to Third Street. Upon seeing further bike traffic as prohibited, the riders turned to head south to bypass the ...
GOP’s Song Selections Please John Rich, Anger Heart (1)
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No doubt, John Rich was delighted that John McCain and Sarah Palin used his original song, “Raisin’ McCain,” as the theme while the balloons dropped Thursday night (Sept. 4) following McCain’s acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, but Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart weren’t nearly as pleased when the musical menu quickly switched to their 1977 rock hit, “Barracuda.” According to Entertainment Weekly, the Wilsons had already asked the Republicans to refrain from ...
10 Speech Backgrounds Designed To Make John McCain Look Less Pale (14)
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After watching John McCain's Convention Speech last night in front of an alternating bright green background, a bright blue background, and an apparent Flonase commercial, it's clear that the Republican presidential nominee is in dire need of some less vibrant, less pastel-ey backgrounds to draw attention away from his overwhelmingly pale television facade. Here are ten suggestions: 1. Core Of The Sun 2. The Dude From "Powder" 3. Abominable Snowman 4. The White Album 5. ...
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Ginger said:
LOL! He needed it...there was some serious ChromaKey issues going on last night...
Where’s Bobblehead George? » What is Where’s Bobblehead George All About? (1)
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Where’s Bobblehead George? - Chronicling the Travels of Bobblehead George On June 24, 2008, Nashville’s AAA baseball team, the Sounds, held Bobblehead George Plaster night, giving away thousands of bobbleheads in the likeness of the popular local sports talk radio personality. Little did anyone know that soon a growing contingent of Bobblehead Georges would travel the globe and hobnob with celebrities to raise money and awareness for Hereditary Angioedema, a rare genetic disease. “Where’s Bobblehead ...
Heart's Nancy and Ann Wilson warn McCain campaign to stop using their music (1)
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"Sarah Palin's views and values in NO WAY represent us as American women. We ask that our song 'Barracuda' no longer be used to promote her image. The song 'Barracuda' was written in the late 70s as a scathing rant against the soulless, corporate nature of the music business, particularly for women. (The 'barracuda' represented the business.) While Heart did not and would not authorize the use of their song at the RNC, there's irony ...
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Ginger said:
I knew this was coming!
The world's 50 most beautiful gardens - Part one: Europe (1)
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The world's 50 most beautiful gardens - Part one: EuropeIn the first part of our definitive guide, Tim Richardson picks the most fabulous gardens in Britain and on the ContinentAlhambra, SpainThe fabled patios of this Moorish fortress-palace in Granada, constructed between the 9th and 14th centuries, still retain an extraordinary sequestered atmosphere. . . [full details]Photograph by Marianne MajerusBagatelle, FranceThis Parisian park was created round a small château in the 1770s as the result, it ...
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Ginger said:
Oh...I want to go...
Kodak Moment Lost (1)
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I was getting gas yesterday and I swear the car next to me had bullet holes in it. Didn't have a camera :(
Sonic adds String Cheese to Kids' Meal (1)
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Sonic has added String Cheese (the first fast food restaurant to do so) to their Wacky Pack kids' meal in an effort to help kids get their calcium.Sonic also plans to begin offering bananas to the Wacky Pack in October."SONIC believes in the importance of healthy lifestyles and supports a balance of nutrition and exercise," said Paul Macaluso, vice president of marketing for Sonic, America's Drive-In. "String cheese is a perfect food item to maintain ...
Well that was the shortest relationship I've ever been in. (1)
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I was talking with Scott on the phone, and telling him how things were going with Alex. Scott tells me in return he was walking by Zuni Cafe in SF this morning, and some guy ran out of the restaurant in his work clothes and told him "You're really cute, here's my phone number." I asked Scott "Oh Zuni huh? What was his name", "Alex" he responded. Well, thats my boyfriend!So obviously I can't trust ...
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Ginger said:
People just suck sometimes. Have the balls to tell the truth, for Christ's sake.
My Favorite Closing Ever (1)
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Was it my favorite closing ever because it took us a good while to find the perfect home? Yes. Was it my favorite closing ever because the buyer was so happy that we both got just a little teary-eyed while she signed paper, received her keys, and was handed two garage door openers? Yes. Was it my favorite closing ever because of this? From Aunt B Yes (thank you for the flowers, my friend). YES ...
“Patriotic Dog Outside The Republican Convention” Or, “Why I’m Voting Republican This Year” (6)
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This dog really loves America. Or it might be a dog-shaped Rocket Pop, it’s tough to tell. Tags: Entertainment, Politics, Dogs, Patriotism, Sno Cones, Rocket Pops, America
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Ginger said:
ummm...wouldn't that be harmful to the doggie?
5 Legal Tips for Peace of Mind (14)
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Editor’s note: This is a guest from Andrew Flusche, a lawyer and blogger. Legal issues don’t have to be stressful. In fact, you can use the law to reduce your risk, eliminate uncertainty, and plan for the unthinkable. The law can help with your overall peace of mind. 1. Execute a will Estate planning isn’t just for wealthy old people. If you’re an adult, you need an estate plan. This spells out what happens to ...
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oheresy said:
These are great tips. I have an advanced directive for my medical stuff. It's not hard to write. I got the documentation from Kaiser Permanente, but I'm sure you can get it from any healthcare provider.Being single, I don't have a will, since everything will go to my beneficiaries anyway.Homeowners and/or Renters insurance is a must.
Phil Collins, bringing the people together. (1)
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Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” came on while I was waiting in line at the bank today. I don’t know a single person who doesn’t like that song – or at least who doesn’t spontaneously burst into air drums during what’s probably the most recognizable drum break ever (about 3:18 in). What I witnessed at the bank today just further proved that. There was this guy behind me in the line, dressed in standard-issue ...
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Ginger said:
Yes! One of my faves...
What Is Conservatism? (1)
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What is conservatism?The most obvious meaning of the word "conservatism" is "a philosophy that revolves around the intention to conserve." Of course, this definition begs the question – "conserve what?" When we begin to answer the second question, "what are we trying to conserve?" we discover that there are many different kinds of "conservatives." Everyone who claims the label "conservative" is not trying to conserve the same thing. I thought it might be helpful to ...
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Ginger said:
This is a good post from the man I call my pastor.
6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life (53)
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“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln I love reading lists of things to do before you die, but after reading several of these lists, I’ve realized that each list is a very personal thing. It can only apply to the writer of the list, and not to all human beings in general. No such list can do that. And ...
Sadness. At the Movies Just Finished Its Final Episode [Sigh] (4)
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I really dislike critics of any kind, subscribing as I do to the theory that they're people who cannot even for a second do the things they are paid to bitchily criticize. But I've watched At the Movies since I was a little kid and over those long years I developed a love for Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel. And, given some time, I even learned to appreciate Richard Roeper when he replaced Siskel after ...
And On The Eighth Day, God Created Irony (1)
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The week before the Democratic National Convention, Stuart Shepard of Focus on the Family (James Dobson's outfit) released a video encouraging people to pray for rain "of biblical proportions" on the Thursday night of the convention, when Obama was to give his acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium:The sky was, of course, perfectly clear in Denver last Thursday night. But Focus on the Family appears to be getting their wish for rain of biblical proportions...in ...
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Ginger said:
Yes, ya think?!???
