Club Monaco Mannequins EMACIATED, Collarbones And Spines Show (PHOTOS)

Um, perhaps it's because I prefer women who are trim, or maybe it's because we're so used to seeing obese people in the USA, but these mannequins do not look emaciated to me. Thin yes, but not emaciated.
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We had a fantastic morning at dog beach. Cleaning now. More coffee soon. Then a haircut, and if I'm lucky, a date tonight!

Jody Weis: Chicago Police To Fingerprint Handgun Owners

I don't suppose that any of the gun lovers who blog here -- most of whom live outside Chicago -- saw the new WGN/Chicago Tribune poll showing that 56% of city RESIDENTS APPROVE of Mayor Daley's efforts to limit gun ownership within the city? Anybody catch that? And since you all claim to be strict Constitutionalists & believers in Democracy, you'll support the wishes of this MAJORITY...right? Right?!



Now, watch all the rationalizations & excuses that pour in about "protecting the rights of the minority" and "protecting 2nd amendment rights for everybody". LOL!
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Dog trapped in hot car honks horn again, and again: Chocolate Labrador retriever took action to alert owner on 90-day. http://bit.ly/dniMAw

It's a hot one out there today boys & girls. Remember to stay hydrated! ;-)

I'm up early on Tuesday morning, checking the news, having a latte, and getting ready for work. Have a good day everyone!

Chicago City Council Approves Tough New Handgun Restrictions

Try all you want to deny responsibility by quoting statistics, studies, and laws. The simple fact is that YOU and all pro-gun zealots bear partial responsibility for this young boy's death by blocking common-sense regulations and promoting a wild west culture of easy access to lethal handguns. I hope you can live with the blood of children on your conscience. Shame on you!
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Chicago City Council Approves Tough New Handgun Restrictions

If you really want to know why progressives favor handgun restrictions, this is why: Boy, 9, accidentally shoots and kills toddler.

http://bit.ly/aaNylo
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Man: I am SO glad the weekend is here! Don't know why, but I was wiped out this week. Oh wait: I do know why now.

It's hot, sweet, and sticky outside today in Chicago. It's one of those days you're glad that air conditioning was invented!!

Using Ancestry.com and some family info, I've gotten as far back as my great-great-great-great grandfather so far! Pretty cool!

Chicago City Council Approves Tough New Handgun Restrictions

How about saying that to the mother of the 5 year old child who was shot in the head while playing on her grandmothers porch. Or saying that to the face of Blair Holt's father, a Chicago Police officer who's son was shot & killed by a handgun while trying to protect his classmate.
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Tesla Unveils The Roadster 2.5 (PHOTOS)

Want one! Want one! Aaaggghhhh!
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Getting out of work early today! Dog beach, long weekend, Steve Miller Band, etc... here I come! :-)

Woot woot! Friday! Long weekend! Sunny in Chicago!!

It's Thursday -- one more day until the long weekend! Woo hoo!

Thanks to everyone for your good wishes about my car accident. It was very minor. Luckily, it wasn't as serious as my recent computer crash.

Chicago Gun Ban Reversal: Some Celebrate, Others Mourn (VIDEO)

"Every other week there's a shooting," one Little Village RESIDENT told NPR. "There's so many guns on the streets already, we don't need more."



"More guns equals to me more problems, more DEATHS, more funerals, more parents like me," said Chicago RESIDENT Annette Nance-Holt whose 16-year-old son Blair was killed on a CTA bus trying to shield a classmate from gunfire. "So who will answer for all the parents and citizens killed by guns and those injured by them?"



Eloquently said.
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Matt Taibbi's Lara Logan Takedown: 'Lara Logan, You Suck'

Rock on Matt! You speak for many!!
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Saturday so far: bagel & latte, dog beach, haircut, cleaned house, laundry. Later: deposit check, pay bills, get groceries, watch movie.

Sweet Tea And American Values: Artist Ray Noland Takes On Rod Blagojevich (PHOTOS)

Whoa: I am not familiar with Ray Noland but his work bares a striking similarity to the work that U.K. artist Banksy has been producing for almost a decade! I smell a lawsuit!

http://banksy.co.uk/
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Woo hoo, it's Friday!

Chicago Handgun Ban: Daley Will Not Stop Fighting Guns If SCOTUS Strikes Down Ban

In 1995 Chicago, in order to help combat an epidemic of gang graffiti, instituted a ban on purchasing spray paint within the city limits. That's right: you cannot buy spray paint in the city of Chicago. Has graffiti been completely eliminated? Of course not. But it has been greatly hampered. The realistic goal is not eliminating all spray paint -- that's impossible. The goal is to make it as difficult as possible to commit a crime with a can of spray paint.



The same holds true for handguns. Those people with honorable intentions, who live within the city limits, can still own handguns. The goal is to make it as difficult as possible for those with malicious intent to bring guns into the city. Does Chicago's laws prevent ALL guns from coming into the city? Of course not. But does it make it more difficult for criminals in Chicago to obtain handguns? Yes, it certainly does. Can this be easily measured? No. But Chicago police agree that they -- and we -- are safer with fewer handguns on the streets of Chicago.
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Looking forward to getting home to my wiggly dog, eating leftover steak shish kabob, and watching Countdown with Keith Olbermann.

I'm enjoying sunshine, lightning, and fat-free peach ice cream.

Chicago Violence: At Least 40 Shot, Seven Dead Over The Weekend

This is my favorite thing: Any time there is an article on HuffPo about handgun violence in the City of Chicago, the pro-gun zealots flood the comments with the same tired rhetoric about unsuccessful handgun bans, responsible owners, 2nd amendment rights, blah blah blah...



Yet NONE of them actually live IN the City of Chicago!



Why don't they focus on making THEIR cities better places; and let me focus on mine.
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Happy fathers day to my dad, who I love very much!

Looking forward to the Scottish Highland Games with friends Saturday afternoon in Oak Brook, IL. It's a kooky way to spend a day!

Whoa: I can't believe it's Thursday already! Where did this week go?

Thursday night at James Park in Evanston, IL the great pop singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw is performing a FREE concert! Join me!

Man Shot In Mouth On South Side, Spits Out Tooth And Bullet

See, now here's a benefit of all the cheap, easy-to-obtain handguns on the streets that the gun nuts never talk about: Dentistry! They should be touting the use of handguns for dentistry. Imagine how many more people carrying handguns everywhere would make the streets safe by eliminating decaying teeth!
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Warm spring evening + dog walk + ice cream cone = perfection

Just got out of back-to-back meetings. Whew! Now...lunch.

Okay, now that all this fuss about the Blackhawks is done, bring on Lance Armstrong's bid for his 8th Tour de France victory!

Why Is That Gun There? The Most Ridiculous Firearm Owners Ever (PHOTOS)

Hysterical and terrifying all at once! I wonder why all the pro-gun nuts who normally bombard these forums with their propaganda aren't commenting on these pictures. Hmmm. Give 'em time. They'll be here providing ridiculous statistics, or trying to turn the argument into something it's not. (It's one of their favorite tricks).



America has FAR too many guns. And far too many irresponsible gun owners.
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Home again. Naturally.

Stacy Peterson Search Comes Up Empty: Only Animal Bones Found

This headline is misleading. The police have not "come up empty". They have simply not been able to determine with any accuracy whether or not there has been any disturbed sites, partly due to bad weather, and partly due to lack of proper equipment on the scene. They will resume the search when the proper equipment arrives on scene. Then they will be able to make a definitive statement. They are guarding this very closely, which can mean that they don't want to give anything away yet. I hope they do find Stacy -- for the family's well-being. But if this doesn't turn out to be a valid search site, they will find her eventually I'm sure. Drew Peterson's ego is too big, and his mouth is too loose for him not to eventually give up where he dumped her body. He is a psychopath who belongs locked up for the rest of his life.
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Mark Kirk's Foreign Policy Flaps: Exaggeration Goes Beyond Military Service Record

Unbelievable! A journalist has ACTUALLY done some research and checked what a politician has claimed, rather than just rewriting their talking points and passing it off as news! Perhaps they've finally realized that it is their job to INVESTIGATE.
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Me? Wide awake. Roxy? Ready to go to dog beach. Girlfriend? Sound asleep. :-)

John Ardelean Charges Dropped: Cop Accused Of DUI In Fatal Crash Walks (VIDEO)

As someone who barely survived a car crash by a drunk driver who walked away without paying any sort of penalties, I deeply empathize with the families affected. And I say this from the bottom of my heart:



THIS COP IS A MISERABLE PERSON, AND I HOPE HE ROTS IN HADES FOR AN ETERNITY.
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Happy Friday to all my friends on Facebook, Foursquare, Brightkite, Twitter, etc. Have a great weekend!

I'm proudly sporting a bumper sticker on my Prius saying: I Support President Obama

New Yorkers Named Worst Drivers In The Country; Kansas Has The Best

I've lived in 5 states, and visited about 45 of the 50 states and the worst drivers I've ever seen -- by far -- live in Washington State! They come down to the bottom of an expressway ramp and STOP and wait! The ramp is for acceleration!!



Furthermore, if a bird, or bug, or falling leaf is in their path they BREAK!



Aaaaagggghhh!!! They're God-awful. Worse than Jamaica!

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Now, on the flip side of this are drivers in Turkey and Spain. They know that when someone is coming up behind you at a greater speed -- you move over to your right. Simple. In Spain, people will put on their turn signal for you to indicate that it is safe OR unsafe to pass them. How polite!
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Sarah Silverman Calls Fox News A '24-Hour-A-Day Racism Engine,' Fox News Hits Back

Take for example her argument that Tea Party protests are a subtle form of racist behavior. Of all of the news footage or pictures that I have seen of any of the Tea Party protests, I do not recall seeing ANY people of color. None. I would agree with Ms. Silverman that it appears to be behavior that is subtly racist. Take another example that Ms. Silverman calls racist: The Birther movement. It has been factually proven that President Obama was born in the state of Hawaii. But Birthers conspiracy belief that he MUST not be President is a subtle, perhaps unconscious form of racism. Difficult to recognize as what we might traditionally call racist? Yes. But racist nonetheless.
About Sarah Silverman
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Cleveland Clinic Researchers Develop Prototype Vaccine To Prevent Breast Cancer http://bit.ly/abXWol || MAJOR news about breast cancer!!

Chicago Violence: At Least 27 People Shot Over Memorial Day Weekend

Regarding Chicago gun violence, Chicago Police Superintendent said: "You just have too many guns and too many gangs, and too much drugs on the street," Weis said. "There's just too many weapons out here."



Unless you live in Chicago, you have no idea just how many people are being shot and/or murdered EVERY week by handgun violence. 22 people in the last 3 days alone!
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I had a great holiday weekend. I hope you did too!

Happy days! It's a gorgeous weekend in Chicago. Have a restful & safe weekend!!

Chicago Gun Violence Continues: At Least Seven Shot Overnight In Chicago

It's going to be a long, hot summer filled with violent deaths caused by handguns here in the city of Chicago. It's unfortunate that despite the epidemic of gun-related deaths, the pro-gun lobby continue to play dumb & blind to the violence. They will quote statistics, cite laws, and argue that their rights are being threatened. But when all is said and done, it just comes down to common sense. Is it ever okay -- EVER -- for an innocent child to be murdered by a handgun? No. There is NO justification for that. Ever.
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Chicago's Image Problem: The National Media Focuses On Chicago Violence, But Is It Really That Bad? (POLL)

Any make & model of handgun used in the city of Chicago to commit a crime is an illegal handgun.



And any person using a handgun who shoots & injures or kills an innocent child (or adult) in the jurisdiction of Chicago is a criminal who should be convicted & imprisoned.
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Jennifer Aniston Bares Ripped Stomach For Smart Water Ad (PHOTO)

Can I just say: Yummy!
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<em>Chicago</em> Magazine Names Top 40 Movies Filmed In Chicago (PHOTOS)

Re: Top 40 Chicago films: No Running Scared? Love Jones? Breakfast Club? Eight Men Out? Christmas Vacation? Groundhog Day? Planes, Trains, & Automobiles? Uncle Buck? The Untouchables?
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Chicago's Image Problem: The National Media Focuses On Chicago Violence, But Is It Really That Bad? (POLL)

As a life-long Chicagoan who watches the news every day I can state this with confidence: CHICAGO HAS TOO MANY HANDGUNS ON THE STREETS. PERIOD.



When 5 year old children, sitting on their grandmothers front porch, get shot & killed: you've got too many guns.



More children were killed on the streets of Chicago during the beginning of 2010 than soldiers in Afghanistan! That is sickening. That is epidemic. But until children's rights NOT TO DIE are greater than the rights of Americans to own as many handguns as their homes will hold -- CHILDREN WILL DIE.
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John Ardelean DUI: Judge Throws Out Bulk Of Incriminating Evidence Against Cop (VIDEO)

Travesty. Farce. Mockery. Take your pick -- they all apply. This is a complete and utter miscarriage of justice. This cop was caught red-handed on video doing shots of alcohol just minutes before he smashed into the car of two twenty-something young men and ended their lives. And surprise, surprise, he gets away with it in Cook County, IL. I have a bit of personal experience in this area, as I was hit by a drunk driver who was also allowed to walk away without punishment. Luckily, though very badly injured -- I survived. These two poor young men are dead because of the callous, careless disregard for the public safety displayed by the horrible cop. This is such a shameful example of the "blue code of silence" that cops & officers of the courts have used here in Chicago for decades, and sadly it still exists and injures the public that they are sworn to protect! Shame!
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'Iron Man 2' Mania Begins: Gwyneth, Scarlett, Robert & More (PHOTOS)

OMG: Can't wait. Can't wait. Can't wait...:-)
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Malcolm McLaren Gets Punk-Infused Funeral

Malcolm McLaren was also, briefly, the manager of the New York Dolls. He also managed Adam & the Ants, and helped create & manage Bow Wow Wow.



He definitely was one of a kind, a modern-day P.T. Barnum!



Viva Malcolm!!
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Want Another Warren Court? Try Justice Warren

I am a big fan of Elizabeth Warren. She's a straight-shooter, something that is almost unheard of in Washington D.C. I saw her interviewed on Rachel Madow's show and she said that while flattered, she would turn down an offer to be on the Supreme Court. But...I have a feeling that if -- IF -- it were offered to her, she would accept it graciously. I think she has the potential to be a game-changer!
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Kathy Griffin Has Public Pap Smear, Shows Off Vagazzling (PHOTOS)

Surely there are better, less self-promoting ways for Kathy Griffin to use her minor celebrity status to help prevent cervical cancer! As someone who used to organize large protests, I am fully aware of the shock value of this kitschy idea. And if it helps -- great! But honestly, wouldn't it be much better and longer-lasting if she brought cameras along with her on the Walk for a Cure, or perhaps do a media tour brining along actual cervical cancer survivors to tell their stories? I think so.
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Tea Parties Protest Tax Day 2010 (PICTURES, VIDEO)

Look through these pictures of the Tea Klux Klan rallies around the country today. Notice anything unusual? NOT one single person of color protesting or speaking in ANY of the pictures. So where are all the African Americans? Asian Americans? Indian Americans? Hispanic Americans? One would think, that being a minority in this country, they would have some pretty strong opinions on taxation, immigration, etc. Yet there is not a single non-white person shown. This is about as close to a white-power movement this country has had in decades -- and it's disgusting. These people are terrified of change. They're terrified of the future. And they're trying to reverse it and go "back" to a time when women, minorities, and gays all stayed out of site and kept quiet. But it's too late. They cannot hold back progress. The Tea Klux Klan rallies are the last gasp of breath from a dying movement -- of white men being the majority and always getting their way. The end cannot come soon enough!
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Tea Party 'Crashers' Plan To Prank Conservative Activists

Be careful all you Tea Klux Klan folks. Not all progressives are passive. Some of us are damn angry and won't take $h!t from those of you who are hell-bent on destroying our President!
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Classic Chicago Commercials: Eagleman, Moo & Oink And More (VIDEOS, POLL)

I loved those Moo & Oink commercials so much, I contacted the store and bought a Moo & Oink t-shirt back in the early 90's.



As for classic Chicago commercials, you can't forget "Timmy" the Long Chevrolet newspaper boy; Nick Cellozi & Morry Edelson "where you always save more money", or the classic jingle: "Hudson-3-27-hundred".



Too many of my teen years spent watching Chicago TV I'm afraid. :-)
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Debra Tapia Accused Of Seducing Her Friend's 15-Year-Old Son (VIDEO)

I think that the age of consent should be the same for both boys and girls. And of course, I was being humorous. It just seems ironic to me that so many women find this to be abusive or offensive; yet as a boy I would have welcomed such advances from an older woman. I wished for it! The times are not as innocent now. There are many more predators and older people who wish to exploit or harm kids. When I was that age, I just wanted to experience sex with someone who knew what they were doing. :-)
About Crime
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Unemployed Women Selling Their Wedding Rings On Craigslist

It's not a wedding ring -- but it meant an awful lot to me: my BMW motorcycle. I had to sell it last summer to pay my mortgage. I also had to see my recumbent bicycle and my LifeFitness eliptical exercise machine. These things were all very important to me but I had to sacrifice them to meet my financial obligations. I understand and empathize what these women are going through. It was a very rough year for most of us and some of us aren't out of the woods yet! Just keep trying! That's the best you can do and don't feel guilty because everyone is going through the same thing!
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School Administrator Boasts About Spying On Students Using Laptop Webcams

The arrogance and self-righteous attitude of these administrators is galling yet unsurprising. They feel like they can do anything they want without repercussion. I hope the FBI or the courts come down hard on this kind of abuse.
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Honda CR-Z Sports Hybrid Launches

I want one! This is a hot little roadster that also just happens to be a hybrid. It also happens to be affordable. It's perfect for me: It's a two-seater, which is fine because I rarely have more than one other person riding with me. Usually it's just me and my dog. It's a hybrid, which is important because everyone should strive to take more personal responsibility in being more efficient with our diminishing resources. And, it's sporty which is great. I enjoy driving and have always loved performance cars. I have wanted to move to a hybrid for several years but did not want to give up the performance of my sports car. Now I won't have to. Kudos to Honda for taking another chance.
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John Boehner Is Now Upset That The Health Care Bill Isn't Long Enough

Congressman Barney Frank appeared on the Rachel Maddow show last night. As they discussed the plague of hypocrisy currently affecting the GOP over the Stimulus, Frank stated: "I've never said this before about colleagues on the other side of the aisle but it's intellectual dishonesty. They want President Obama to fail". It was suddenly so clear: The GOP has no intention of debating in good faith. They no the exact conclusion that they want to reach before they start. So no matter what anyone else says or does, they will choose whichever course helps them achieve their desired end result of President Obama's complete failure as a leader. Progressives want to solve problems and make, well, progress. The GOP does not. They want to do everything in their power -- including lying -- to send this country back to an era when we didn't acknowledge gays, minorities, or women, and rich, old white men ruled everything and did whatever they damn well pleased. THAT is what all of these "debates" on healthcare reform, pollution caps, and jobs bills are all about. Congressman Frank boiled it all down to this very easy to understand point.
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Alexander Haig Dead: Former Secretary Of State Dies

Another one bites the dust!

Dick Cheney: ask NOT for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee!
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Sugar May Be Bad But This Sweetener Is Far More Deadly

You have Ronnie Reagan to thank for the lack of FDA regulation on this and the lack of regulation in so many other matters. It was all part of Ronnie's "Government is Bad" revolution. George Bush Jr. took it to new lows by filling government regulation jobs with political hacks (ie. "Heckuva Job Brownie"). So, when you think about lead in toys from China or e coli bacteria in raw meat, think about Ronnie and Bush Jr. who brought you this "revolution".
About Health
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Steve Jobs: Apple Tablet "Will Be The Most Important Thing I've Ever Done" (RUMOR)

I remember about 10 years ago when critics were ranting about Apples demise. Steve Jobs was envisioning a small, lightweight, portable music player called the iPod. He approached all of the major music labels to seek their cooperation. They basically laughed him out of their offices. So, he did an end-around and started the iTunes store. Billions of downloads later, the record labels are STILL trying to catch up. Steve Jobs repeated this story when he proposed the iPhone. Virtually every major cellphone carrier told him he was crazy. Now of course they're practically soiling themselves trying to copy the iPhone. You see, Apple does not compromise their products. Are they the cheapest on the market? No, but that's hardly the point. They simply make well-designed, easy-to-use products that work, and work very well. If you want to be like everyone else and buy the cheapest netbook available; fine. But some of us prefer the value-added features that Apple has always included in all of their products since the first Macs.
About Steve Jobs
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Obama Finally Gets His Victory For Bipartisanship

I could not agree more. Some of the most dedicated Obama supporters I know are now losing faith! I am personally not ready to give up on him but he (and his advisors) have made some terrible decisions. Why? Are they afraid of the right? It sure seems so, as they pucker up and kiss the @$$ of every Republican't in sight. There is no one freer than one who has nothing left to lose. President Obama, his advisors, and the Democrats in Congress need to "man-up" so-to-speak and start showing some backbone! Will the right wing scream? Yes, but they've been screaming anyway. Let 'em. Too bad. We won. They lost. They screwed things up and it should be OUR time to have it our way for a change! If not, maybe they should just call it quits and let some more people like Rep. Anthony Weiner and Rep. Alan Grayson take the lead. At least THEY aren't afraid!
About Barack Obama
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Josh Wilson, Newark Passengers Sing "Hey Jude" While Stuck in Airport (VIDEO)

Just plain fun. Way to go dude!
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PETA Activists Get Naked And Cover Themselves In Fake Blood To Protest Fur (VIDEO, NSFW)

PETA protests are done for shock value. It helps their cause by jolting people out of their normal comfort zone and forces them to acknowledge the act itself. That in itself is a "victory" because it demands attention. And you cannot change someones mind until you have their attention. Does it possibly disenfranchise some people and drive them away? Yes. But I still think it's worth the risk.
About PETA
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Core i7 iMac Problems: iMacs Showing Up DOA

It's the same old complaint: PC's cost less...blah blah blah. If price is your overriding concern, then by all means buy a PC. It will be adequate. But if you spend all day, every day on your computer as I do, you come to appreciate the small things that are built into all Macs; the elegant user interface; and yes, the design. I know it's difficult for some of you number-crunchers to appreciate, but those of us in the creative world do appreciate the sophisticated design of Apple products. And above all else: they just work. Period.
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Katie Couric Dancing: Party Pics Of Anchor Letting Loose (PHOTOS)

OMG! It's the middle-aged white lady dance! I'm not sure but I think she thinks she's hot or something.
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Kirk Cameron denies theory of evolution.

In a recent article on CNN the headline reads: Kirk Cameron attempts to debunk Darwin.

I think the headline should be "Kirk Cameron attempts to deny Darwin" not "debunk". The inference of the word debunk implies that it is something dishonest that needs to be corrected. No! Darwin's theory of evolution is science; not some ponzi scheme. His theories revolutionized scientific thought on the origin of mankind and will stand the test of time despite it's deniers. These are basically the kinds of people who deny that we landed on the moon, or that the climate is heating up, or that the holocaust occurred. They like to create controversy to draw attention to themselves. This is nonsense that does not merit CNN's coverage.

Zack Heddinger, Steelers Fan, Says He Was Poisoned, Blinded At Chicago Bar After Bears Game

As a Chicagoan, I hope that it is not the case that someone would poison another person just because they were an out-of-town fan. If it is true, then it is despicable. I hope Mr. Heddinger improves and returns to health. And as a Chicagoan, and life-long Bears fan it's an embarrassment.
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Want Obama To Be Bolder? Take To The Streets!

You're right: We elected a fool and a coward...in 2000 & 2004. He's the fool who got us into two of the longest wars in US history; oversaw the collapse of the financial markets; and looked the other way as those around him tried to warn him of the imminent Al-Qaeda attacks. Yep that's you're coward and fool, George Bush, Jr.
About Barack Obama
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Obama Family Photo By Annie Leibovitz Released

What a lovely photo. Annie Leibovitz always does beautiful portraits. The other thing that you notice is that the older daughter is definitely Michelle's girl; while the younger daughter is Barack's little girl. Very sweet.



As a First Family portrait this is powerful and beautiful because it says: Here is a young, educated, intelligent, and loving family who worked hard to get where they are, and are enjoying a great life in the United States. Oh, and they just happen to be persons of color. What a great message to send to the country and to the rest of the world!
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Retro-Mac: Which Clunky Apple Computer Was The Worst? (PHOTOS, POLL)

I can't recall the model of Mac that I had that was a lemon, but I can recall many models that were great. The CS and CX were both good. The FX was good. The 8500 and 9500 models were good. And the G5's were very good. But my sentimental favorite was the Quadra 650. It was one of the first models to have the PowerPC chip. It wasn't the fastest or biggest of it's day, but it was like a Chevy pickup truck: it just kept running. Always. I kept it clean of games and custom fonts, which always caused problems then, and it ran like a pro. I also have to say that the newer iMac models are also very good computers. They are stable, easy to use, all-in-one, with clear screens and up to 4 GB of RAM. They make very good computers for designers.
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Liz Cheney needs to shut the hell up!

Liz Cheney needs to shut the hell up!

She is the eldest daughter of the former Vice President Dick Cheney. She was handed several jobs within the Bush administration and also helped her father get reelected as Vice President in 2004.

Lately though, she has emerged along with her father as chief apologist for the crimes of the Bush administration. She has also launched several attacks on the Obama administration, the latest of which she criticizes the Nobel Prize Jury for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama. She called the prize a "farce", claimed that it is not a legitimate award if given to the current President, and that the only way to legitimize it would be if the family of a US military member accepted it.

That is a pretty big rock for Ms. Cheney to be throwing when she lives in such a large glass house. If you recall her father, military hawk Dick Cheney received multiple military deferments to avoid service in Viet Nam. Furthermore, Ms. Cheney herself has avoided serving her country by enlisting in the armed services or the National Guard despite having no age, gender, or physical barriers preventing her from doing so.

Her father, while virtually devoid of human emotion, at least has the credentials to speak about this subject with credibility. Liz Cheney on the other hand has had no such experience as Chief of Staff to the President, or Secretary of Defense. So why does anyone pay attention to her? Obviously for her famous family lineage. But that lineage is one in which her father revealed the identity of a covert CIA agent, authorized torture upon human beings, created an illegal domestic campaign to spy upon the American people, pushed hard for the failed war in Iraq, tried to push for the bombing of Iran, let Osama bin Laden escape in Tora Bora, Afghanistan, and fell asleep at the helm in September of 2001 and ignored FBI and CIA warnings suggesting that an attack by Osama bin Laden was imminent.

That is NOT a lineage that I would be proud of. If it were mine, I would not have the gaul to criticize a visionary leader such as President Obama. But then the Cheney family have never been big believers in humility or honesty. They have proven that they will say anything; do anything that furthers their selfish quest for power. And that above all else is why Liz Cheney needs to shut the hell up.

'Daily Show' Destroys CNN For Fact-Checking 'SNL' Instead Of Their Guests (VIDEO)

Jon Stewart destroys CNN for fact-checking a skit from Saturday Night Live but neglecting to check many of the outrageous statements made by their interviewees such as AZ Senator John Kyl, UT Senator Orrin Hatch and others. Stewart targets CNN but obviously his message is a broad comment on the current state of news gathering. It has become less about providing the public service of keeping the government in check by researching & fact-checking; and more about sensationalism and appearing to provide "balanced" coverage. Usually the "balance" that they strive for comes at the expense of watering-down valid points & issues because even one person disagrees. These days I put much more faith in organizations such as Media Matters, Politifact, and HuffPost.
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