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    Great Prose From 1969...

    This song written by Richard Cohen just might be the best prose found in the English language from the last century. The Essential LEONARD COHEN "Bird On A Wire"
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    When heads of state use children as props.

    We are being told Barack Hussein Obama will surround himself with children tomorrow as he pushes for change on gun control issues. The shameless exploitation of children for political purposes is an old tradition. Little Stuart Lockwood didn't want to play along in 1990. Good for him...
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    Pay toilets to make a come back.

    Can you believe this? The US Federal government is considering a proposal to install pay-toilets at over 20,000 govt facilities inside the US. Supposedly, each unit will cost 25 cents to gain access, 25 cents for tissue paper and 25 cents to exit. Dollar bill change machines will be...
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    "Crime Story" ... opening theme music

    In 1986 I would put away my work or studies and watch "Crime Story" every week. The opening theme music by Del Shannon was a perfect match for the gritty police drama. Crime Story Opening Theme - YouTube
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    Hannity: Some states will want to leave the Union.

    Found this story at Dailycaller.com where Sean Hannity is starting to give voice to a growing sentiment of frustrated Americans. States rights advocates have shared this view for some time now. Hannity foresees states leaving union if federal government continues 'radicalized, abusive'...
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    "There will be no gun control in my county."

    I've found an elected official even LOS could support. From the Appalachian mountains of Jackson County, KY comes a no-nonsense sheriff. This story can be found by doing a search using "Denny Peyman Breitbart" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/50446378/ns/local_news-lexington_ky/...
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    Allure and Temptation

    This song and video captures the essence of life as well as any. "Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel [Official Music Video] - YouTube
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    For Pete's sake

    Major league baseball just hasn't been the same since it chose to shun Pete Rose. For 20 years, no player brought more excitement to a game. It's time to do the right thing: put Pete on the HOF eligibility list and restore him to good standing. Pete talks with Greta: Pete Rose on Hall...
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    Lenny Skutnik. The right man in the right place at the right time.

    On Jan 13th, 1982... Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the icy Potomac River. Passers-by gathered on the riverbank and watched in horror as six survivors struggled for their lives. Lenny Skutnik did more than watch. video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXSQ9YGQvOI
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    Democrat Pat Caddell: America is at a Pre-Revolutionary moment.

    Pat Caddell is an astute observer of American politics and an earnest critic of both political parties. The video link below shows Caddell speaking to a group of Texas Republicans this week. It is a warning of where we are headed as a nation. The video runs about 15 minutes and well worth...
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    Paging Dr. Paul !!

    It's a pretty safe bet there won't be a repeat of this incident. Intervention time. http://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/rand-pauls-son-arrested-report-says-85819.html What? This kid is drunk at 10:49am? It's a very short flight from Lexington to Charlotte. As a non-drinker I don't...
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    Early pictures of my Dad.

    Imagine being born in Central Appalachia in 1920. Supposedly the Roarin' 20's were under way. No one knew the Great Depression was just around the bend; only to be followed by World War II. My Dad came from a family of schoolteachers. His father taught as did 3 of his 4 brothers. Here are...
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    Al Gore sells his TV channel to Al-Jazeera.

    Former US Vice-President Al Gore has sold Current TV to Al- Jazeera. Comments? Al Gore's S.F.-based Current TV sold to Al-Jazeera - San Jose Mercury News
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    In the tradition of great character actors: Harry Dean Stanton

    Born in the Appalachian foothills near Irvine, Kentucky came an unlikely actor, Harry Dean Stanton. A veteran of WW2, Stanton was aboard a US Navy ship at the Battle of Okinawa. After the war, Stanton attended the University of Kentucky and soon was bitten by the acting bug. Harry Dean...
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    Charles Durning, actor and WW2 veteran has died.

    This guy must have lived an amazing life. I have seen Charles Durning in movies and on television since my childhood. I had no idea he was a decorated veteran of WW2. As mentioned before, this generation is almost all gone. How many well known entertainers who served in WW2 still remain...
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    Becoming deathly ill in France.

    Visit France in good health. Report recommends France legalize 'accelerated deaths' - FRANCE 24 And Belgium: http://www.france24.com/en/20121218-belgium-looks-euthanasia-minors-alzheimers-sufferers Our European friends give a lot of thought to these matters.
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    Turn every school into a fortress.

    In the wake of mass murder at a Connecticut elementary school, there will be tremendous pressure to change gun laws in the United States. But change will come in many other forms. Many will conclude our schoolchildren are too vulnerable to attack while at school. Parents and schoolboards...
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    Charles Barkley talking sense about gun ownership and crime.

    video: Video: Bob Costas, Charles Barkley, John McEnroe debate gun control | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports
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    Fast-tracked trials and executions.

    Timothy McVeigh: 6 years from time of crime to execution. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM): captured in 2003. Recognized as mastermind behind 9/11 attacks resulting in nearly 3000 deaths. Still at Gitmo.
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    Homeless... nope

    Shoeless NYC man isn't homeless after all
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