Friday, July 29, 2011

townhall.com - Urgent: Unions Ramp Up Attacks on Governor Scott Walker, Wisconsin Reformers - Fight Back - joke of the day.

Dear Friend:

Teachers' unions in Wisconsin have cooked up their biggest scheme in a generation: bankrolling efforts to recall six state senators who supported Governor Scott Walker's sweeping reforms. The first of these recall elections will take place in less than two weeks.

National education unions want to replace these committed legislators with hand-picked candidates who will carry the water of special interests. One of the challengers is even a board member of the National Education Association (NEA) union!

The election of these candidates could mean that Governor Walker's transformational reforms -- including the expansion of the state's school voucher programs -- could be rolled back and overturned.

We're fighting to tell the truth about reform in Wisconsin! It's time to stop these special interests from upending democracy, and we need your help within the next 48 hours to make an impact.

Here's the bottom line: If anti-reform special interests succeed, the reform majority in the Wisconsin State Senate will be wiped out. Governor Scott Walker's agenda will be stopped dead in its tracks. This setback would have devastating national consequences.

Just imagine: Teachers' unions in other states -- along with their wealthy allies -- would likely raise hundreds of millions of dollars to overturn the election of any official who dares to stand up for important reforms that put the needs of children, families and taxpayers first.

It's that serious.

[ Donate now:  http://goo.gl/unR57 ]

In Wisconsin, the American Federation for Children -- the nation's strongest education, advocacy, and political organization promoting school vouchers and scholarship tax credit programs – is fighting back. We're investing considerable resources -- informing voters through the mail, on radio, on television, online and even door-to-door -- to counter the resources of anti-reform special interest groups.

But we need your help.

Will you support this fight today, with a $25, $50, or $100 contribution?

To match the incredible power of the special interests in Wisconsin, we need to raise $50,000 in the next 48 hours. Thanks to generous donors, your gift will be immediately matched, $1 for $1. That means that your gift of $75 automatically becomes $150 to us!

Click here to contribute securely online. [ Donate now:  http://goo.gl/unR57 ]

Every $25 you donate will help us reach 38 voters.

Wisconsin -- and America -- cannot afford to turn back the clock on reform. The educational futures of tens of thousands of children who benefit from school choice programs are at risk. Economic recovery is at stake. And Governor Walker's pioneering reform agenda -- the one that he outlined just months ago in his keynote speech to the AFC annual policy summit -- cannot be overturned.

[ Donate now:  http://goo.gl/unR57 ]

Just imagine: if the special interests succeed in Wisconsin, what will happen in your state? What will happen to the economic recovery and education reform efforts that are key to creating jobs and improving the lives of children and families? What message will reform supporters hear in statehouses across the country...if opponents of commonsense reform spend mightily but their friends sit on the sidelines, or just choose to sit this one out?

Rest assured, the American Federation for Children won't do that. We choose to fight. And we want you to fight alongside us.

Fight alongside us today with a contribution and help us raise $50,000 in the next 48 hours.

Indeed, this effort is so important that every dollar of your donation will be immediately matched, one for one.

Please, don't let anti-reform special interests undo the dramatic reforms that Wisconsin passed this year. Stand with the legislators who worked courageously to advance our shared values, and send a message to reform-minded legislators everywhere....that if they take a stand, we'll stand with them.

Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,
John Schilling
Chief Operating Officer
American Federation for Children

PS: We cannot turn back the clock on reform in Wisconsin or anywhere in America. Donate today and stand with leaders who put the needs of children and families above special interests. Click here.

www.federationforchildren.org

The American Federation for Children is a 501(c) (4) issue advocacy organization and contributions or gifts to American Federation for Children are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

DJ Gens Friday - obscure mix of tunes.

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Madness - Our House



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Paolo Nutini - Pencil full of lead (live session)



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Bauhaus - Ziggy Stardust



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Queen - Under Pressure



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Skinny Puppy Smothered Hope



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Blondie - Maria



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Cocteau Twins - Crushed



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Best songs from the 80's



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townhall.com - Debt Ceiling Betrayal Imminent - joke of the day

Dear Concerned American, [ Ron Paul 2012 ]

With the White House determined to tack on TRILLIONS more to our national debt, I need your IMMEDIATE help to send a critical message to the Republican congressional leadership.

"Lead - or get out of the way!"

The sad fact is, right now, Republican leaders can't make up their minds as to whether they want to lead or cut a backroom deal with President Obama.

What you and I need is someone who stands for conviction over compromise.

I have spent my entire career standing up for what I believe in, even if it meant standing alone.

Conviction and leadership go hand in hand.  If you don't know where you want to end up, it's virtually impossible to lead.

That's the problem Republican leaders in Washington have right now.

But you and I can help them make up their minds.

The Republican congressional leadership is susceptible to our pressure - good old-fashioned grassroots pressure.

That's why I need your help to DEMAND Republican leaders show some backbone and loudly say "No!" to any business as usual, status quo-empowering compromises to raise the debt ceiling.

[ click here to help Ron Paul http://goo.gl/1vXoI ]

The current debate is filled with talk of fake cuts, budget gimmicks, and political stunts that both parties use to try to lay blame on each other without solving the problem.

That's why we need to act TODAY. [ http://goo.gl/1vXoI ]

Without your help, I'm afraid you and I will get sold down the river - and President Obama could put the Tea Party on life support.

Even as I write you, rumors are swirling fast and furious.

News reports are that Speaker Boehner is trying to ram through a deal to raise the debt ceiling by $900 billion with no real spending cuts.

This is NOT what the American people overwhelmingly elected Republicans to do in 2010.

So if the Republican leadership shrinks from this fight, they'll pay the price for this BETRAYAL at the ballot box in 2010.

That's why it's vital you urge your representative and senators to pledge to stand up and oppose backroom, business as usual deals from Speaker Boehner to raise the debt ceiling.

The good news is, your IMMEDIATE action [ http://goo.gl/1vXoI ] will make an enormous impact.

The establishment is in full crisis mode.

They see their gravy train of deficit spending and pork barrel politics in jeopardy.

They see Wall Street fat cats in a full-blown panic.

They're bringing out the usual suspects to scare everyone - Geithner, Bernanke, and even Bush-era Treasury officials are being brought into secret congressional briefings to try to scare your representative and senators.

In fact, this is eerily reminiscent of something . . .

The 2008 bank bailouts.

The Republican establishment lining up to make a deal because they just don't have the backbone to fight.

The White House promising certain doom if it doesn't get its way.

Well, I fought the leadership of BOTH parties in 2008 when they bailed out Wall Street.

And I'm still fighting them today.

And I'm the only one who can stop this Washington machine because I'm not beholden to it.

But I can't win this fight without you. [ http://goo.gl/1vXoI ]

I know millions of Americans share my belief that it's time to stop selling our children's futures to finance more debt.

So Congress needs to hear from each of them that they are ready to fight for fiscal responsibility.

If you have not yet done so, please sign the No Debt Ceiling Deal PETITION today.

After you sign the petition, please follow up with your representative and senators by calling their offices today.

And be sure to spread it through email and your social networks.

Don't let the Republican leadership cave in.  Together, you and I can FORCE them to fight.

For Liberty,

[ signature ]

Ron Paul

P.S.   It's up to you and me to FORCE [ http://goo.gl/1vXoI ] the Republican leadership to show some backbone.

If you haven't signed the No Debt Ceiling Deal petition yet, please do so right away. [ http://goo.gl/1vXoI ]

We can stop Congress from selling us down the river and enabling President Obama to put the Tea Party on life support.

But only if we take action immediately! [ http://goo.gl/1vXoI ]

Paid for by Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee

www.ronpaul2012.com

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

townhall.com - Don't Let Radical Environmentalists Destroy America - joke of the week

Stop Environmental Radicals from Destroying America

The United States rests on rich deposits of minerals, gas, and oil that could meet our needs for generations to come. There's just one problem: radical environmentalists are doing everything they can to keep America and its workforce from picking up a shovel. These activists don't seem to care that tapping into our natural resources will get America working again – not to mention lower the cost of our consumer goods – and provide resources crucial to our national strategic interests. If only they'd get out of the way so we could develop them!

Radical environmentalists are standing in the way of tapping these crucial resources, and sadly, they do not stand-alone. Weak-kneed corporate executives are bowing to "greenmail" pressure tactics and joining with radical environmental groups to stop mining and drilling in America.

Earthwork's "No Dirty Gold" movement and Oceana's "Stop the Drill" campaign are partnering with companies like Tiffany & Co., Target, and Patagonia to lead the fight to block the mining and drilling of natural resources found beneath our home turf.

Until now, there has been no one to outwardly oppose these asinine movements. That's why Resourceful Earth is fighting back, and WE WANT YOUR HELP. [ www.ResourcefulEarth.org ]

Sincerely,

The Resourceful Earth Team

P.S. Resourceful Earth is a project of the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Our mission is to promote access to natural resources and oppose special interests that abuse the regulatory process to lock up the raw materials of prosperity. We believe that human ingenuity, free markets, and secure property rights will continue to make natural resources more plentiful, affordable, and sustainable.

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After surgery-hangover music to sooth the soul and funk the brain

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Love And Rockets - Here on Earth



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'Til Tuesday - VOICES CARRY - Live 1985 Aimee Mann



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Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf



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Cocteau Twins - Lorelei



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Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax



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Siouxsie and the Banshees - The Last Beat of My Heart



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Dead Can Dance - The Wind That Shakes The Barley



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Drivin' N' Cryin' - Honeysuckle Blue



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Monday, July 25, 2011

UPDATED: special request for sock puppet lovers :-)

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UPDATED: July 25 2011 10:15 pm EST

Just got word that the surgery was successful, Dr Socks had an minor reaction to one of the medications they gave her afterwards however, nothing major and she should be multitasking her life as usually here soon. Her Doctors were extremely pleased with the results of the operation and said therapy will begin in a few weeks if not sooner ( depends on her ).....I'll know more in the morning.

I would like to thank all of you who pitched in a bought her a little something special for the downtime..too many names to rattle off. I'm sure she'll be busy tinkering with all the gadgets shortly.

And thanks to everyone else, the extra universal good vibe and/or prayers surly assisted....

:-)

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Those that know Dr Sockrates ( welcome to the Internet and anonymity ), a few years back she was involved in an lab explosion. Her larynx was severely damaged due to chemical inhalation along with multiple third degree burns. Over the years she has undergone various corrective procedures ( skin and muscle ) and to everyones amazement has been LOL "rebuilt" or "stitched-up" (PUN) :-)

Today Socks will be undergoing an experimental procedure that will hopefully repair her larynx and throat. The Doctors performing this operation are the best of the best....she is in good hands. Her Doctors said this should give her at least 20-30 percent of her voice back.

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Now for the simple request: lets generate some positive energy.......

Today: Monday 25 2011 between 3pm-5pm EST

" Pick one or all, it is up to you and what ever religious belief or non-belief you might have: hug a loved one-say I love you, say a prayer, rest your eyes for a few minutes of silence, think happy thoughts, meditate, listen to a soothing song, say something nice and/or do something that brings you joy and comfort in this world. " [ reused from last months request ].

Best of luck Socks, I can't wait to hear you sing again.........

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Note: Dr Sockrates reviewed this and gave permission to post, unfortunately she did not correct my poor engerlsih-gammer

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Dr. Sockrates online profile pics, required to understand the puns and dry humor

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

townhall.com - "Get Over It!" AARP says as they fight American Seniors - joke of the week

Townhall Spotlight

AARP is starting to crack, while Amac grows stronger.

AARP is dangerously out of step with America.

First they supported weakening the 2nd Amendment. Then they were silent on illegal immigration, on the Ground Zero Mosque, on increasing taxes, on gas prices.

Then, against all logic, the AARP drove the passage of ObamaCare - while knowing seniors would pay billions in increased Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage premiums as a direct result.

AARP’s financial gain “could exceed $1 billion from the new health care law” – House Ways and Means “Behind the Veil” investigation finding.

Now they come out in support of “changes” in Social Security?!?
“…news that the most powerful lobbying force for older Americans had softened its opposition to benefit cuts could not have come at a worse time.” – the liberal Huffington Post

“The (AARPs)timing is very destructive” - Nancy Altman, co-director of the Strengthen Social Security Campaign

“I think they’re dead wrong on this issue and I think many of the other senior organizations feel the same way” - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)

The AARP’s new advertising slogan?
“Get over it!”

We're not 'Getting Over It!' says the Leading Conservative to the AARP!

Amac, The Association of Mature American Citizens Is Fighting Back.
Join Us Today, enjoy the discounts and spread the word. Click Here!
[ http://amac.us/join-amac ]

Dan Weber, president of Amac says, “ it looks like AARP is a giant ship that has lost its rudder- and it is about to hit the rocky shore. The problem is they are taking their members down with them”

In stark contrast to the AARP, Amac recently issued two strong proposals to keep Social Security solvent while putting more money in the pockets of older Americans.

AMAC is courting legislators to introduce a bill to eliminate the tax on Social Security income that one in three people collecting Social Security are now paying.

“We consider it unfair to tax Social Security twice, once when you pay in and again when you start to collect,” Weber says.

Amac Fights For:
Smaller government
The 2nd Ammendment
Freedom of Religion – as America’s Founders intended
The old-fashioned values that made America the Greatest Country on earth.
Amac. Better for You. Better for America.

Which organization do you want to be a member of?
The giant Goliath that has lost its way- or the small David that knows what it needs to do?

If you are 45 or older join the fight.

Join Amac.

Join today, enjoy the discounts and spread the word. Click here!
[ http://amac.us/join-amac ]

You can save much more than your pennies-a-day membership in exclusive member benefits. Amac offers Medicare supplements, auto insurance, life insurance and discounts on the products and services seniors want and need.

Click the Join button now to learn more before you join.

There is strength in numbers!

Amac Benefit and Discount Information

Medicare Supplement Insurance: 800-334-9330

Auto and Home Insurance: 800-303-0661

Join Amac: 800-255-4199

[ http://amac.us/join-amac ]

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Why YOU should join Amac now:

Special Urgent Appeal to Every American Over 50 – Join today and spread the word.

Conservative Americans need to Join Forces by joining Amac. We need to neutralize the effects of liberal power brokers – like the AARP.

More and more Americans are realizing the NEED for an organization like the AARP – but one that represents the Real America and stands for traditional values, fiscal responsibility and true financial security for those who have earned it.

Amac is now THE leading conservative alternative to the AARP, providing insurance benefits (including Medicare Supplement, Major Medical), travel discounts and A VOICE THAT TRULY SPEAKS FOR YOU. Amac membership has recently exploded with a ground swell of grassroots support – from 30,000 members to over 170,000 members.

More and more Americans are realizing that the AARP does not represent their values – while Amac does.

Your fellow Americans are joining Amac because the AARP:

Does not represent best interest.

Misrepresents the needs and wishes of American over 50.

Aggressively backed ObamaCare against the wishes of their members. From whom they now stand to take $1 Billion Dollars as a direct result of Medicare cuts AARP supported.

Supports aggressive Gun Control.

Supports federally-funded Abortion.

Supports big government and encourages Federal spending. (They received over $100 million in grants last year.)

They either support or are silent on many other issues that seniors oppose.

They have very limited choices for insurance benefits. Every policy they sell furthers their agenda.

$1 Billion reward for passage of ObamaCare

Finally, we know why AARP worked so hard to get ObamaCare passed. As reported recently in the New York Times and Washington Post, a Congressional Oversight committee released the findings of a year-long investigation that revealed how AARP stands to make nearly $1 billion over the next 10 years if ObamaCare remains in effect.

Watch the video of AARP President, A. Barry Rand being questioned in Congress.
This is why we need your help. Amac is fighting to help mature Americans, not push legislation that profits us.

Join the Amac Army. Together we can make a difference. Tell the AARP, "No More!"

Everything that was once good about the AARP is now

Better with Amac:

True advocacy for seniors. We fight for better public policy that address your needs and your values.

Active, involved membership. Grassroots efforts working for legislation to curb government spending and over taxing seniors.

Insurance you need – Medicare Supplement, Prescription Drug Coverage, Major Medical, Long-term Care, Home, Auto and more.

Travel and other discounts on products important to mature Americans.

Plus, we fight against:

Out of control spending in Washington, DC.

Record debt we are leaving out kids and grandkids.

Government policies that are killing jobs instead of creating them.

Liberal agendas that weaken our economic and military strength and limit our freedoms.

In what will be the MOST IMPORTANT election in our nation's history – we need to neutralize AARP's power. they were a powerhouse for Obama in the last election.

We can't allow that to be repeated. We need to let our elected representatives know AARP doesn't speak for US. AMAC does.
If you are over 50, please join us NOW.

Amac Demands an End to the Social Security Double-Tax

Amac – Over 150,000 Strong – is pressuring Congress to draft legislation ending the tax on your Social Security checks. This money is yours. You earned it. You need it. The government has no right to it.

If you are senior collecting social security, and your combined income is more than $33,000 ($25,000 single) you are paying a tax on your Social Security income* – A Tax that you ALREADY paid.

You were taxed when your money went in – and now you are being taxed AGAIN when YOUR money is returned to you.

That doesn't make any sense. Amac is telling key House Representatives that it is just plain wrong. And, that they MUST draft legislation to correct it.

Join Amac. We will add you to our growing army supporting this legislation. With your help we will get new laws enacted. Better Laws. Better for You. Better for America.

Join now. Stay informed. Get the Amac Magazine. Get the Amac benefits – save on insurance and other products vital to your quality of life.

*see Social Security publication 915 to figure your combined income.

We stand with all 50+ Americans who want a better America. Better for us. Better for our children. Better for our grandchildren.

$5 O'Gallon gas is coming. And AARP is silent.

[ Video: http://www.amac.us/join-amac ]

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Friday, July 22, 2011

townhall.com - China To "Bury" The Dollar - joke of the week

Dear Reader,

At this moment sixteen nations are uniting to bury the U.S. dollar.
That doesn’t include the activities of the U.S. government, which currently appears bent on spending – and printing – our currency into oblivion.
But you can dodge the coming damage to the dollar – without taking risky chances or resorting to complicated maneuvers.
We’ve prepared a special report on exactly how to do that and safeguard your assets and standard of living in the turbulent months ahead.
It’s free, and you can watch it here [ video: http://www.leeb.tv/leeb_cashcow_th.html ]

Sincerely,

[ signature ]

Stephen Leeb, Ph.D.

Research Chairman

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THE FREE RIDE IS OVER.

The Dollar Will Soon Be
Devalued and Replaced

[ video: http://www.leeb.tv/leeb_cashcow_th.html ]

Dj Gens Friday - obscure mix of tunes.

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Hands In The Sky - Straylight Run



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It's My Life - Crushed Butler



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Ashes to Ashes - Faith No More



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Steady As She Goes - Shellac



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Portobello Shuffle - Pink Fairies



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Come Fly With Me - Sheep On Drugs



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Charlie - The Deviants



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The Devil Went Down To Georgia - Primus



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Ripple ( The Grateful Dead ) - Jane's Addiction



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Judee Sill - Crayon Angels



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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

townhall.com HANDS OFF MY BACON Next up: Gov't imposed food rationing - Joke of the week

Note: watch the web presentation for a good laugh !

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Dear Townhall Reader,

After socializing GM, Chrysler and the banks, it looks like the Government has another item on its agenda.

Believe it or not, we've uncovered a plan by the Government to “steal” our food. This explains why we're getting less food for the amount we pay these days... and in many cases, why the price of many items has been soaring. We've created a presentation on this situation, which we encourage you to watch. Just click here [ http://goo.gl/0O9dH ], and make sure your speakers are turned to "ON."

Best regards,

George Rayburn
Executive Director, S&A Research

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"HANDS OFF MY BACON!
My Bread, Milk, Bottled Water,
Eggs and Cereal Too..."

Controversial New Federal "Rationing" Policies Let the
Government STEAL Food from Straight from Your Kitchen

http://goo.gl/0O9dH ( still laughing at this web presentation )

Monday, July 18, 2011

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Older skateboarders will appreciate the following blast from the past videos

The Bones Brigade Video Show ( full length video )
http://goo.gl/ntIJh

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Bones Brigade - Search for animal chin ( full length video )
http://goo.gl/bJFHd

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Steve Caballero: Frontside Air

Steve Caballero started skating in 1976 at the age of 12. He was sponsored as an amateur by Powell Peralta in 1978 at the age of 15. He turned pro in 1980 at the Oasis Skatepark, Southern California during the Gold Cup series. He is a member of the Bones Brigade, and has appeared in many of their videos, including The Search For Animal Chin.

Click for image: http://goo.gl/VREHn ( skateboarding magazine )

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Bill Moyers on Rupert Murdoch.

"...BILL MOYERS: If Rupert Murdoch were the Angel Gabriel, you still wouldn't want him owning the sun, the moon, and the stars. That's too much prime real estate for even the pure in heart.

But Rupert Murdoch is no saint; he is to propriety what the Marquis de Sade was to chastity. When it comes to money and power he's carnivorous: all appetite and no taste. He'll eat anything in his path. Politicians become little clay pigeons to be picked off with flattering headlines, generous air time, a book contract or the old-fashioned black jack that never misses: campaign cash. He hires lobbyists the way Imelda Marcos bought shoes, and stacks them in his cavernous closet, along with his conscience; this is the man, remember, who famously kowtowed to the Communist overlords of China, oppressors of their own people, to protect his investments there.

The ambitious can't resist his blandishments, Nor his power to get or keep them in office where they can return his favors. Mae West would be green with envy at his little black book of conquests. Tory Margaret Thatcher. Labor's Tony Blair. George Bush. Even Jimmy Carter couldn't say no. Now Bill and Hillary Clinton, who know which side of their bread is buttered, like having it slathered by their new buddy Rupert. Our media and political system has turned into a mutual protection racket.

You will not be surprised to learn that Murdoch's company paid little or no federal income tax over the past four years. His powerful portfolio positions him to claim a big stake in Yahoo and his takeover of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, now owned by the Bancroft family, which, like Adam and Eve, the parents of us all, are tempted to trade their birthright for a wormy apple....."


Continued: http://goo.gl/zvwhS ( transcript and video )

Digg: http://goo.gl/EbW4i

Dj Gens Friday - obscure mix of tunes

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Ace of Spades ( Slow Acoustic ) - Motörhead



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I Wanna Be Sedated ( live 1988 ) - The Ramones



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Punk Rock Girl - Rehab for Quitters



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( corpse bride playing to Koffin Kats Graveyard Tree )

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I Can't See My Feelings - Budgie



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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

townhall.com spotlight - joke - Special Economic Report: Your IRA Could be at Risk

note to self: selling over-hyped food and apocalypse insurance, gold and silver coin-bullion to conservatives appears to be lucrative.......

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Special Economic Report: Your IRA Could be at Risk

Should you buy or sell precious metals in your IRA?

Buying and selling precious metals in an IRA takes time. As the Fed stops printing money, the gold and silver markets will eventually collapse.

How much will you lose before you can liquidate?

Do you know what indicators to watch for leading up to the collapse?

You need a rare coin/bullion company who has a direct line of access set up to buy or sell precious metals as fast as possible to take advantage of the upside of the market or cut your losses on the downside. A recent report written by RCW's Economic Advisor, Paul Buzby, discusses the key indicators that can affect the precious metals market.

There is a long list of events coming together that will strengthen the U.S. Dollar and the U.S. Private Sector.

As the U.S. Dollar strengthens long term, all investments that are based on the weak U.S. dollar will become vulnerable. Find out what indicators may affect your precious metals.

Read the latest economic reports.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD [ http://goo.gl/HF0r7 ]
or call 1-800-347-3250 for a copy of the report.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

townhall.com - Momentum Alert: POTG Steve Forbes Predicts A Move Back To The Gold Standard - joke of the week

Momentum Alert: POTG stock Rising Incredibly Fast

Steve Forbes Predicts A Move Back To The "Gold Standard" Crucial For America's Economic Survival - POTG One Of A Few Companies To Profit When It Happens!

Poor financial decisions, soaring oil prices and pressure from China's exploding economy are driving the U.S. dollar to a 41 year low - Billionaire Steve Forbes says going back to the Gold Standard is a "must" - and POTG could return us 1,109% gains when Uncle Sam starts restocking Fort Knox!

Greetings,

Experts like Steve Forbes are saying that our only answer to stopping our bleeding dollar is to tether our money to gold...

And with Utah's recent legalization of gold and silver as accepted tender, they're leading the charge in a movement that seems to be sweeping the entire country.

It won't be long till other states take a page out of Utah's book, approving gold as legal tender, putting pressure on the federal government to follow suit.

But where do you think they'll be getting the physical gold they need to replenish the supply needed for such a move? Not from China, that's for sure…

We need a more logical alternative, and it's location, location, location that makes Portage Resources (POTG) such a smart move…

Working their property in Peru, production is ready and raring to go! Initial drilling tests prove to be so promising that the project has been put on the fast track to production because not only do they want to take advantage of gold's unprecedented prices…

But they'd be crazy not to be producing when the U.S. government actually makes the decision to move back to the Gold Standard, because it'll be crucial that the government build up a solid stockpile before making the announcement.

Here's what you need to know now:

Like Timmons Gold (TMGOF) before it, POTG could skyrocket 1,109%!

POTG's unprecedented 1,109% prospective gains means every $5,000 turns into $55,450 - every $10,000 turns into $110,900 - get in now at what could be the lowest possible price of $.60!

With gold on its way to $5,000 an ounce, POTG shares could triple on another gold price jump.

Utah is setting the stage for this epic move back the Gold Standard - the time to get in is now - as the price of gold could vault 225%! POTG could double, triple or even quadruple if this happens!

POTG's Puruvian property is just about ready to go - get in now at $.60, sell half at $3.32, let the rest ride!

I believe that we're on the edge of a monumental moment in American history, it's times such as these that create Millions and even Billions for those with the foresight to see the tremendous profit potential in our move back to a commodities backed currency.

The only question is…

Will you be there to profit?

Read more: [ http://www2.smallcapfortunes.com/potg/index.html ]

To Your Future Wealth,

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Justice Elena Kagan - Short List Bio

Current Office: U.S. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

Education:
JD, Harvard Law School, 1986
MPhil, Worcester College, Oxford University, 1983
AB, Princeton University, 1981

Professional Experience:
Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court, 2010-present

Nominated, United States Supreme Court, May 10, 2010

Solicitor General, United States Department of Justice, 2009-2010

Nominated, United States Solicitor General, January 26, 2009

Dean, Harvard Law School, 2003-present (On Leave 2009-2010)

Professor, Harvard Law School, 2001-present

Visiting Professor, Harvard Law School, 1999-2001

Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, Executive Office of the President, 1997-1999

Associate Counsel to the President, Executive Office of the President, 1995-1996

Professor, University of Chicago Law School, 1991-1997

Assistant Professor, University of Chicago Law School, 1991-1994

Special Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, 1993

Associate, Williams and Colmolly, 1989-1991

Judicial Clerk, Honorable Thurgood Marshall, United States Supreme Court, 1987-1988

Judicial Clerk, Honorable Abner Mikva, United States Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit, 1986-1987

Research Assistant, Professor Laurence Tribe, Harvard Law School, 1986

Summer Associate, Paul Weiss Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, 1985

Summer Associate, Fried Frank Harris Shriver and Jacobson, 1984

Paralegal, Milbank Tweed Hadley and McCloy, 1983

Political Experience:
Staff Member, Dukakis for President Campaign, 1988

Organizations:
Member, Board of Directors, Equal Justice Works, 2008-present
Member, Board of Trustees, Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2008-present
Member, Board of Directors, The Advantage Testing Foundation, 2007-present
Member, Board of Advisors, National Constitution Center's Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution, 2006-present
Member, Board of Directors, American Law Deans Association, 2004-present
Member, Board of Trustees, Skadden Fellowship Foundation, 2003-present
Member, Advisory Board, American Indian Empowerment Fund, 2008
Member, Research Advisory Council, Goldman Sachs Global Markets Institute, 2005-2008
Member, Board of Directors, Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, 2003-2005
Member, Litigation Committee, American Association of University Professors, 2002-2003
Member, Board of Governors, Chicago Council of Lawyers, 1993-1995
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Harvard Law School Alumni Association
Member, Princeton University Alumni Association

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, New York State Commission on Higher Education, 2007-2008
Public Member, Administrative Conference of the United States, 1994-1995
Former Member, Boston Bar Association Diversity Task Force

Saturday, July 09, 2011

The other Obama conspiracy theories

Obama Conspiracy Theories

" This blog has been more narrowly focused on Barack Obama’s presidential eligibility than its blog title, Obama Conspiracy Theories, suggests. There are many other Obama conspiracy theories out there, widely available on talk radio, books and video.

FEMA conspiracy theories
Vaccination/healthcare conspiracy theories
Destruction of America and the New World Order
Global warming conspiracies
Aliens
Osama bin Laden not dead

The truth is out there

This article has only scratched the surface of conspiracy theories which involve Barack Obama, including the incredible revelation that Barack Obama and Sarah Palin are the same organism!

Learn more:...."

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Dj Gens Friday - obscure mix of tunes

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Marmalade - Geraldine Fibbers



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here i am - Special D



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Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds



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Power Of Love - Huey Lewis and the News



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Come With Me - Special D



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Friday, July 08, 2011

Michele Bachmann on the issues

On The Issues: http://goo.gl/Cy7bE ( highly recommended )

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What has Michele Bachmann accomplished?
http://goo.gl/95Db

Michele Bachmann: "I am in the deep minority in Congress and a fairly new freshman, so I don't have substantive bills that I have passed. I would love to."

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Project Vote Smart: http://goo.gl/jYIR ( highly recommended )

Representative Michele Bachmann (MN)
http://goo.gl/GtNVx

All Votes To date: http://goo.gl/EiqWi

Sponsors and Co-Sponsors: http://goo.gl/vbBeb

Public statements of Representative Michele Bachmann
http://goo.gl/6w6xu

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Short List Bio: http://goo.gl/C92Vg

Current Office: U.S. House

Current District: 6

First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/02/2010

Party: Republican

Family: Husband: Marcus
Children: Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, Sophia

Religion: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod ( http://goo.gl/usts9 )

Education:
JD, Oral Roberts University
LLM, Tax Law, College of William and Mary
BA, Winona State University

Professional Experience:
Owner, Mental Health Care Practice
Federal Tax Litigation Attorney

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2007-present
Assistant Minority Leader, Minnesota State Senate, 2006
Senator, Minnesota State Senate, 2000-2006

Organizations:
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, Tea Party Caucus
Advisory Board, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute

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Michele Bachmann Religion: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)

"...Luther left no doubt where he stood concerning the Papacy when he wrote, "This teaching [of the supremacy of the pope] shows forcefully that the Pope is the very Antichrist, who has exalted himself above, and opposed himself against Christ, because he will not permit Christians to be saved without his power, which, nevertheless, is nothing, and is neither ordained nor commanded by God. This is, properly speaking, to exalt himself above all that is called God. . . . The Pope, however, prohibits this faith, saying that to be saved a person must obey him" (Smalcald Articles, II, IV, 10-12)...."

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Bachmann: "Not All Cultures Are Equal"
http://goo.gl/8Nu9x

Why Michele and Marcus Bachmann are so dangerous to the LGBT community
http://goo.gl/3L8Gz

See also: http://goo.gl/5Rz3n

Thursday, July 07, 2011

free speech, blasphemy and religious fundamentalism - Johann Hari



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Continued:

Independent Voices 5x15: Hacked off with free speech series
http://goo.gl/BIXNa

Fav forum comments of the week - digg

Two for one Thursday:

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leatherpancake reply to: 

".... pc25 - Submitter [ http://goo.gl/t34h5 ] ...."

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leatherpancake

You are right. Statistically speaking, "newer" technologies such as digg are likely to be used by younger people, and younger people tend to be more liberal in their views. I don't even have to run a regression model to prove that.

You are a statistical minority on here man. Not because you are conservative, but because you are an idiot. [ http://goo.gl/t34h5 ]

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anomaly100 [ http://goo.gl/YZTKD ]

@FenderStratocaster:

OK, let's talk about this.

"While your side may suspect there may be a DP component at work on Digg, there is no verifiable proof that there is a DP component at work. Yet, you all keep making those accusations."

Your "side" never once admitted to their/your actions, but instead buried subs with comments such as, "DP marching orders. Bury with extreme prejudice."

What is that? I can comment about how cute a kitten picture is and it gets buried within a minute. But, thankfully my skin has thickened to the insults hurled my way. It used to bug me admittedly, but no more. Other things are more important in life which makes being called "Mackerel" "Smelly" "Fishy" and submissions on OldDogg on douche commercials (in my honor) seem so insignificant.

Your "Scandalous" comment was cute. I'm not going to be blackmailed by you people. I've seen your comments about parts of my life. So, I'll out myself because I won't be blackmailed.

So what - I was in a film a thousand years ago (and I must say, I don't think it was a great film, but hey, it paid). Who cares! I know what you people 'think' you know about me - I won't pretend (see what I did there?) otherwise and I've read the hints and jabs in comments by R.J. et al, but, damn dude, you want to vilify a woman because her husband died? Yes, he was in a band. Oh noes, a band! Again, who cares! MollyDog has called me a groupie, etc because he was in a band. Good to know; I should not have fallen in love with a musician because Molly thinks I'm a groupie -- for a marriage over **2 decades ago**. There, this is what you people have been hinting about for over a month.

***Now, all your info on me is....nothing, because I've stated right here.***

"Your side accuses the others who disagree with your side of having either DP connections, or of being DP members. When these accusations fly, any suspected DP member is buried and hounded, ruining their Digg experience."

Your "side" has MollyDog a digg user with close to 60 user names now all banned for abuse directed toward others, thus ruining the Digg experience. I have a screen shot of Molly admitting almost all of those accounts were his (except 5). But, your "side" defends him. I also have a screen shot of "Inactive" on OD stating he's had over 22 accounts.

This is my only account, just as Fender is your only account.

"On the same token, the case can be made that there is a Twitter Bury Brigade working on behalf of your side, which you all vehemently deny."

https://twitter.com/#!/search/DiggPatriots

We both know that Twitter is not an evil liberal Socialist Marxist concept. Hells, I can barely keep up with Digg, Twitter and blogging plus work everyday to be stalking your/their subs to bury them. True, I've buried a few of Bett's lately but only after she started leaving the "DUPE!" comments, so I'm happy to reciprocate.

Quirk says, "Did you tweet your flying monkeys?" She has issues. My Twitter account tweets posts from my blog. OK, if that makes me evil to promote my site, then hang me.

In addition, Bossm4n, Temlakos, Bett, and almost every single one of your buddies has a Twitter account. But, it's only acceptable if your 'side' uses Twitter. Can't I also "think" that your 'side" utilizes Twitter to give bury commands? But, I don't. (perhaps I'm naive?)

"will continue to throw it back into Novenator's face. He threatened to publish a follow-up DP expose' in an effort to silence his opposition."

Show me where Novenator has said he'll publish a follow-up please.

As far as extending the olive branch, Id like that. I thought I had several times to no avail. I began digging subs (Yes, even Bett's) from both perspectives, only to be treated like a malignant cancer. I wrote "Dugg" on one of the Bett's. Your 'side' piled in there saying, "Why'd you have to say "Dugg!" Again, who cares. It's water under the bridge.

I can not control who buries your comments. Digg is left leaning. It is what it is. What more can I do but to continue to digg Bossm4n's, Janinco's, a few of Quirk's, etc, subs and try to be civil.

Suggestions? Oh, and as far as the blackmail-ish comment, consider that forgiven.

I even forgive Quirk for her nasty comment regarding my mother just days after she died (a couple of weeks ago) - Hell, I'm a nice person. But, Quirk denied it of course.

My whole life story is right here. No more threats of outing my personal life from any of you.

Well, there is one threat I'd like to clear up. R.J. said in a comment recently that he has seen where I live. Interesting. Next time, have him knock on the door. I'm not the least bit afraid of him.

What more is it you want? I'd say I've extended that olive branch out pretty far during the last year.

Your turn.

Best,
CK

This is a better link with the thousands of followers:

https://twitter.com/#!/TheDiggPatriots

Not to mention the Digg Patriot Facebook account.

Have a nice day.

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Database of Digg Patriots: http://NoTruePatriot.org

http://freakoutnation.com/2010/08/05/the-digg-patriots-bury-list/

http://blogs.alternet.org/oleoleolson/2010/08/05/massive-censorship-of-digg-uncovered/

Wednesday, July 06, 2011

townhall.com - Support New Bill To Cut Spending - joke of the week

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The big government establishment class is trying to stop this legislation before it starts because they understand that if legislation like this works with the USPS, deficit reductions in other agencies will not be far behind.  Congressman Issa needs our help to keep this bill from being swept under the rug by big government advocates!  With our new software it will only take you a few short minutes to voice your support for the “Postal Reform Act.” Please take a few moments and make your voice heard.

Our team is working to pass this legislation from every angle by pressuring our elected representatives, a full ad campaign, and publicizing this important issue.

Your investment of $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can afford will return BILLIONS of dollars of savings to the American Tax Payer when we pass the Postal Reform Act.

Things you should know from the Government Oversight and Regulation Committee Press Release:

• Postal BRAC: Creates the Commission on Postal Reorganization to eliminate costly excess capacity and facilities. Over its first year, the CPR will recommend closures worth $1 billion/year for post offices. Over the second, it will recommend $1 billion/year closures for mail processing and a 30% reduction in management facilities.

• Solvency Authority: Creates an Authority modeled on and named after the DC Control Board with a mandate to cut costs, protect universal service, and return the USPS to financial solvency. The Authority is triggered into existence when the USPS goes into default on any obligation to the federal government for more than 30 days. It has the authority to require renegotiation of existing collective bargaining agreements and the power to unilaterally modify those agreements if renegotiation fails. To accomplish its mission, the Authority may use a supplemental borrowing authority of $10 billion, backed by USPS property as collateral.

• 5-Day Delivery: Allows the USPS to move to 5-day delivery of mail.

• Pay Comparability: Clarifies existing law to include wages and benefits in determining total compensation comparability with the entire private sector.

• Health and Life Insurance: Requires USPS employees to pay the same health and life insurance premium percentage as other federal workers. This provision is phased in to apply to union employees after their current bargaining agreements expire.

• Mediation Arbitration: Modifies the collective bargaining process to the 2003 Presidential Commission recommended mediation-arbitration process. Also requires arbitrators to take into account total compensation comparability and the financial situation of the Postal Service in any decision.

• Cost Coverage: Requires all market-dominant products to cover costs while maintaining the CPI price cap.

• Underwater Products: For classes below 90% cost coverage, rates are increased by 5% annually above the price cap.

• Non-Profit Discount: The non-profit advertising discount is reduced by 5% a year from 40% to 10% of the most closely corresponding class.

• Political Committees: Ends the rate preferences for national and state political committees.

• Advertising: Authorizes the USPS to sell advertising space on USPS facilities and vehicles. All advertising must maintain at least 200% cost coverage and be consistent with the USPS's integrity.

• State Government Services: Authorizes the USPS to provide services for state governments that enhances USPS's value to the public. Such services must not interfere with or detract from the value of postal services.

• Contracting Accountability and Transparency: Reaffirms accountability for delegations of contracting authority and requires their disclosure when outside the functional contracting unit. Requires disclosure of most non-competitive purchase requests above $250,000.

• Contracting Ethics: Requires the USPS to establish regulations to prevent conflicts of interest in the contracting area with ethics officials reviewing any ethics issues that arise.

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Why religious people are not science-friendly

By Paul ~

7/03/2011

" The general nature of religious worldviews: Why religious believers are not science-friendly.

The debate between science and religion is a complex one, but I don’t want to focus on all the details. I want to explore the underlying reason why many religious believers have difficulty relating to scientific facts and explanations than religious ones. It is not mere stupidity, although many religious believers have displayed ignorance, but something deep. I am not saying that those deep reasons for being uncomfortable with scientific facts are a good reason to reject science (I think it is a bad reason to deny scientific facts), but rather I am trying to provide an insightful explanation to this problem.

Many times, either religious people try to reconcile science with religion or they assert that science and religion are not reconcilable. The problem with this is that it is not really science as a whole that religions are having problem with, but specific theories and descriptions of the world that disturbs them. It is not only evolutionary theory and big bang theory that many religious have problems with, but other scientific understanding of the world such as the fact that neurobiology has no evidence for the “soul” or that the earth is more than 6000 years old. Many other scientific facts and theories contradict religious tenants about the cosmos which brings discomfort to many religious adherents. Despite this, there are many scientists in the United States that are religious, and accept scientific explanations. Other religious believers in Mainline Protestantism also accept scientific explanations since they interpret the bible allegorically.

The relation between science and religion become more complex not only in regards to natural science but also history and other social sciences. History, including modern biblical criticism, has shown that the bible is not necessarily a coherent text but a compilation of books written in different times, which inevitably lead each text to contradict each other. I will not go deep into biblical criticism, but I will say that the results of the scientific method in history and the archeology have not received favorable reception among religious conservatives. Even though the scientific method of history and archeology has successfully found evidence for other historical events, which religious believers are either indifferent to or receptive to, whenever it comes to finding contrary evidence against biblical “accounts” believers react with discomfort and disapproval....." -- Continued: http://goo.gl/vitTZ

Digg: http://goo.gl/na2Az

Monday, July 04, 2011

Henry Rollins vs Iggy Pop and The Ruts - memory lane

From his spoken word tour "Live at the Luna Park". He's explaining in a very funny way that it is impossible to beat the master of rock Iggy Pop.

Henry Rollins vs Iggy Pop (Part 1)



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Henry Rollins vs Iggy Pop (Part 2)



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Henry Rollins vs Iggy Pop (Part 3)



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The Stooges Iggy pop - I wanna be your dog (live)



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The Stooges documentary and interview with Iggy Pop



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Henry Rollins on The Ruts (Part 1)



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Henry Rollins on The Ruts (Part 2)



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Henry Rollins on The Ruts (Part 3)



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Henry Rollins on The Ruts (Part 4)



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The Ruts - Babylons Burning



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The Ruts - In a Rut (live)



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UK Subs - Warhead (live)



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Black Flag ( Young Rollins ) - My War (live)



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Saturday, July 02, 2011

Was Jesus Worth Following? and How to confuse a creationist

Was Jesus Worth Following?
Madman or Something Worse - Part 1



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Was Jesus Worth Following?
Madman or Something Worse - Part 2



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How to confuse a creationist



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Friday, July 01, 2011

Dj Gens Friday - obscure mix of tunes.

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Paradise Circus ( Luthur Intro ) - Massive Attack



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Zoot Suit Riot - Cherry Poppin' Daddies



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Bad Things ( True Blood Intro ) - Jace Everett



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Safety Dance - Men Without Hats



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Feel So Numb - Rob Zombie



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Footloose - Kenny Loggins



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Krwlng - Linkin Park



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Parasitic - Psyclon Nine



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