VIDEO FLASHBACK: Stacey Q "We Connect" (1987)

Oil prices up; gas prices drop

Oil prices up; gas prices drop Detroit Free Press,

Oil futures settled at a record high above $78 Tuesday on expectations that crude inventories fell last week and reports of new violence in Nigeria, a large oil producer and key supplier to the U.S. YAHOO NEWS

GM posts $891-million profit Detroit Free Press

GM seeks a green jolt with a green Volt MSNBC

Most detailed pictures of Earth ever seen

Using a collection of these satellite-based observations, NASA scientists have stitched together months of observations of the earth's surface and combined them to create a colourful mosaic of our living planet. DAILY MAIL

Class Action Suit Filed Against Apple Over iPhone Battery

A class-action law suit has been brought against Apple and AT&T accusing the company of unfairly steering its user base towards buying frequent and expensive iPhone battery replacements via a non-replaceable battery. POWER PAGE

iPhone Firmware Files May Provide Hint to Upcoming Features O'Grady's

First iPhone software update growing near? engadget

iPhone fixes we want to see Macworld

Apple Receives An Upgrade Forbes

3 billion songs sold MSNBC

AUDIO: The Beatles "Taxman" (Oliver Kano LSD Flashback Mix) 2007

IRS loses challenge to prove tax liability

The Internal Revenue Service has lost a lawyer's challenge in front of a jury to prove a constitutional foundation for the nation's income tax, and the victorious attorney now is setting his sights higher. via WRH

Lowes pulls its advertising off O'Reilly

Find more O'Reilly advertisers here and contact them all. Tell them about O'Reilly's hate, about the death threats against Hillary, about the suggested act of terror against the US Capitol, about wishing Rosie dead. Tell them Lowes pulled their ads over this horrendous show of hate. Why won't they? via AMERICA BLOG

Hannity's Freedom Concert... Freer Than Expected?
While Hannity bragged on Hannity & Colmes that it was a benefit for Freedom Alliance's Scholarship Fund, only $4 of every ticket purchased (prices ranged from $38-78) went to the Fund. According to KFMB's news report, only hundreds attended. via WRH

CNN Confesses: Terrorist “Dry Run” Report Bogus

We hate to say we told you so, but….we told you so: Those terrorist “dry runs” at airports that bumped a slew of bad news for President Bush off the front page and scared a lot of summer vacationers in the process, were, as CNN itself confessed in a different report, “bogus”: via Crooks & Liars

Report Finds Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq

Poverty, hunger and public health continue to worsen in Iraq, according to a report released today from Oxfam International, which demands more humanitarian aid from abroad and calls on the Iraqi government to immediately decentralize the distribution of food and medical supplies. NY TIMES

Half of Iraq "In Absolute Poverty" ICH

Hurricane forecasters tracking two systems

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami are tracking two systems today that show potential to grow.

Near Bermuda, shower and thunderstorm activity associated with a low pressure area centered about 175 miles west-northwest of the island has become better organized this morning. SUN HERALD

Hurricane frequency, climate change linked Science Daily

Extreme weather brings flood chaos round the world

People in countries across the world, from China to India and Sudan to Indonesia, are coping with severe wet weather, highlighting the position of flooding as the most deadly of all natural disasters. NEW SCIENTIST

Madonna-Timberlake Collaboration Springs A Leak

The track, which is a mix of dance, pop and hip-hop, was posted on putfile.com, but was later removed following copyright issues. The song will appear on Madonna's new album which is due out in November. NMC
Report: Madonna Considering New Deal With Live Nation FMQB

Sandra Bernhard will discuss just about anything: Except Madonna

When South Beach enjoyed its early hip rebirth during the late '80s and early '90s, Bernhard and her celebrity pals dominated the social scene.

''We had a great time and it was spontaneous,'' she says. ``It was good times with people who were at their best.''

Then, a different take: ``Our culture has changed so much. We're running on different teams. Reality television. Crap. YouTube. Everyone can be out there blogging and hawking their wares. It takes away the real credibility of performers.'' Continued via The Miami Herald

Last Night: Sandra Bernhard at Colony Theater Miami New Times
Video: "Everything Bad & Beautiful" YouTube

VIDEO: Keith Olbermann & Michael Musto "Celebumess" (7.27.07)

Click To View: YouTube

Related: Paris, Lindsay, Britney—Who Wins? La Dolce Musto by Michael Musto

80's MASH-UP OF THE WEEK: WHITNEY HOUSTON VS CYNDI LAUPER

"DJ Earlybird does some great work here mixing Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance With Somebody with Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want To Have Fun. It's an 80's bubblegum dance dream!!!" BORN AGAIN 80's

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Propaganda "Duel" (1985)

VIDEO: Bush Administration Subpoenas Micheal Moore Over Cuba Trip For Sicko

In a letter to Moore from a senior official, apparently one of the famed “loyal Bushies,” the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (Ofac) informed Moore that it was investigating him for possible violation of the embargo. THE BLUE STATE

Time For President To Come Clean On Tillman Cover-Up

The worst way you can further exacerbate the pain survivors of a fallen soldier feel, is to keep them wondering why and how their loved one died. Now past three years since former NFL star Pat Tillman died in Afghanistan, his mother, Mary Tillman, and her family do not have answers. Unfortunately, documents meant to put the investigation into his death to rest are only bringing up more painful questions, rather than calming them. What’s worse is that the case could start to have serious repercussions with internal confidence in the Armed Forces. THINK PROGRESS

O'Reilly backtracks on lesbian gangs

Fox News host Bill O'Reilly has apologized on the air for errors in a widely criticized June 21 segment that reported a "nationwide epidemic" of violent lesbian gangs terrorizing neighborhoods and schools. GAY.COM

Apple Macs Fuel Record Quarterly Profit

All eyes have recently been on the iPhone, Apple Inc.'s newest family member, but the company's fiscal third-quarter results showed the elder Macintosh computer was still flexing its muscles, helping to drive record profits that blew past Wall Street's expectations. WaPo

Feinstein endorses Hillary Clinton

Citing Hillary Rodham Clinton's "hard-tempered" experience as first lady, popular California Democrat Dianne Feinstein endorsed her U.S. Senate colleague's White House bid Wednesday, adding another significant name to Clinton's list of West Coast political backers. LA TIMES

FOX News' Bill O'Reilly Website Threatens Life of Hillary Clinton

Fox News and Bill O'Reilly have been threatening corporations like JetBlue that sponsor the YearlyKos convention, telling their viewers that DailyKos is a "hate site." JetBlue caved and wrote a public letter, echoing that DailyKos is a "hate site." SEEING THROUGH THE FOREST

Challenged to "spin" his way out, O'Reilly just lies NEWS HOUNDS

O’Reilly cuts Hall’s mic to get the last word about BilloReilly.com’s HATE comments Crooks & Liars

Worst Person in the World: Ann Coulter, Runner Up Bill-O
July 26: In her latest column she writes, “Fox News ought to buy a copy of Monday's Democrat debate on CNN to play over and over during the general election campaign," because it was so filled with "liberal conspiracy theories.”

Forecaster cuts 2007 hurricane outlook

The 2007 hurricane season may be less severe than forecast due to cooler-than-expected water temperatures in the tropical Atlantic, private forecaster WSI Corp said on Tuesday. REUTERS

Don't tell tornadoes it's really hurricane season Orlando Sentinel,

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Blondie "Rapture/Riders On The Storm" (2006 REMIX)

VIDEO: UFO sightings bring town to a standstill

A crowd of 100 stunned stargazers brought a town centre to a standstill when five mysterious UFOs were spotted hovering in the sky.

Drinkers spilled out of pubs, motorists stopped to gawp and camera phones were aimed upwards as the five orbs, in a seeming formation, hovered above Stratford-Upon-Avon for half an hour. DAILY MAIL UK

Rapture Ready: The Unauthorized Christians United for Israel Tour

Founded by San Antonio-based megachurch pastor John Hagee, CUFI has added the grassroots muscle of the Christian right to the already potent Israel lobby. Hagee and his minions have forged close ties with the Bush White House and members of Congress from Sen. Joseph Lieberman to Sen. John McCain. In its call for a unilateral military attack on Iran and the expansion of Israeli territory, CUFI has found unwavering encouragement from traditional pro-Israel groups like AIPAC and elements of the Israeli government. Video via HuffPo

VIDEO: Senate Press Conference Calling For Gonzales Special Prosecutor

“The Attorney General took an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Instead he tells the half-truth, the partial truth and everything but the truth. And he does it not once, not twice, but over and over and over again. His instinct is not to tell the truth but to dissemble and deceive.” via Crooks & Liars

Jon Stewart Climbs Alberto Gonzales’ Bull$hit Mountain of Lies C&L

Democrats call for Gonzales perjury probe Atlanta Journal Constitution

FOXNews.com Identifies Republican Arlen Specter as a Democrat. FBI Director Robert Mueller Contradicts Gonzales Testimony. NEWS HOUNDS

Docs contradict Gonzales sworn testimony. RAW STORY

Senate Judiciary Chairman to subpoena Karl Rove Prison Planet

VIDEO: A Republican calls for Bush's Impeachment.

Bruce Fein, a conservative Republican and former Reagan Deputy Attorney General, argues that Bush should now be impeached. via THE OSTERLY TIMES

VIDEO: TUCKER *BUSH IS NOT SHREDDING THE CONSTITUTION!! HE’S NOT!!*

Related Video: Bush Threats and Actions Risk Accidental War with Iran

VIDEO: Michael Moore - What Would Jesus Do?

ONE GOOD MOVE has the clip.

More video via Sister Joyous Whip of Enlightenment

Flush Naugle - Unity Rally Against Hate & Intolerance 7.24.07 4PM

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jim Naugle "Was Not On The Guest List" YouTube

Mayor Issues Apology Demanded by Homosexuals, But Not One They Expect Lifesite

Naugle isn't a joke. He's not a clown and a buffoon. Well, actually, he may be those things too, but he's actually downright dangerous. Not only is his homophobia rampant, he refuses to use the word gay and will only use the word homosexual, because he says homosexuals aren't gay because none of them are truly happy. Jim DeFede/CBS4 Miami

Naugle Gets “Protection”
Robo-Toilet Crusade Earns Him Undistinguished Award via Queerty

Dems answer YouTube questions at CNN debate

Democratic presidential hopefuls faced a slew of blunt questions posed by young, Internet-savvy voters in the CNN-YouTube debate Monday night, and in many cases, responded in kind. To Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois: Are you black enough? "You know, when I'm catching a cab in Manhattan ... I'm giving my credentials," he replied.

To Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York: Are you feminine enough? "I couldn't run as anything other than a woman," NY NEWSDAY

YouTube Democratic Debate: Clergyman Asks Why Edwards Uses His Faith To Justify His Stance On Gay Marriage - C&L

"One of the more “fun” moments was the closing question where each candidate was asked to give one positive and one negative about the person to their left. The best joke was when Representative Kucinich pointed out that no one was to his left and Anderson Cooper said, I don’t think we could find someone more left (paraphrase). It was hilarious.
I think Anderson Cooper did a much better job that Wolf Blitzer." via GOPOLI

Tainted China air hovers over California...

One tainted export from China can't be avoided in North America -- air.

An outpouring of dust layered with man-made sulfates, smog, industrial fumes, carbon grit and nitrates is crossing the Pacific Ocean on prevailing winds from booming Asian economies in plumes so vast they alter the climate. These rivers of polluted air can be wider than the Amazon and deeper than the Grand Canyon. WSJ via Drudge

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Telepopmusik "Breathe" (2001)

Algae bloom washing ashore in Southwest Florida

“I’ve been here 40 years and I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Debra Hale, owner of Gulf Breeze Concessions, a hot dog stand at the Bonita Beach public access area. “That looks like sewer water.” NAPLES NEWS

New China algae outbreak threatens water supplies Reuters

Take a sip! America's best tap water MSNBC

Deadly Great Lakes fish virus spreads further New Scientist

Governors Address Climate Change Red Orbit

Clinton, Obama speak to group in Miami Beach

"We are spending $275 million per day on the war," he (Obama) told a crowded hall at the Miami Beach Convention Center. "It is time for us to start bringing our troops home." He also told the crowd that Hispanics are over-represented in the military and are at risk. His comments drew one the loudest ovations of the day. PALM BEACH POST

Hispanics aim to stop 'wave of hate' Earthtimes.org

Young Florida voters show apathetic streak The Ledger

YouTube Presidential Debate Breaks the Rules Red Orbit

Sweet blog photo extra: Clinton's cleavage. Obama's gray hairs ...Chicago Sun-Times

VIDEO FLASHBACK: The Cure "Love Cats" (1983)

Robert Smith Begins Work On The Cure 30th Anniversary DVD

Smith tells Billboard.com, "We're planning on an hour per decade (for the documentary), but there's at least 20 hours per decade on videotape and other weird formats. "The documentary will include interviews with everybody who has ever been in the band, and everybody who has been an important part of The Cure." STARPULSE

DJs create music environments for corporate clients

Unlike Muzak, in which playlists cannot be altered on site at a moment's notice, Prescriptive Music offers clients a licensed on-demand music system, which allows them to hear what they want, wherever and whenever they want. They also can manipulate playlists to delete songs or play them at a specific time. BALTIMORE SUN

Thelma Houston's First Album In 17 Years!

Thelma Houston, the dynamic voice behind the disco anthem “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” is back with her first album in over 17 years. In a clever twist, Houston uses A Woman’s Touch (in stores August 14th via Shout! Factory/Sony/BMG Dist.) to transform songs made famous by some of the biggest singers – male singers - in R&B and pop. Continued via Lady Bunny

Release Date: August 14, 2007
MYSPACE/THELMAHOUSTON (Preview the NEW track "Wake Up" here)

Related: Sly And The Family Stone play first UK show in 20 years NME

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Weather Girls "Its Raining Men" (1982)

VIDEO: "Light and color fill the sky"

CNN I-Reporter Craig Dean captures lightning competing with a rainbow for room in the sky. CNN VIDEO

Two snaps up for Chuck & Larry!

"Yet I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry isn't all that good, exactly. But it's not all bad, either - certainly not as bad, nor nearly as offensive, as you'd guess. It aims, in fact, to preach about tolerance, acceptance and whatnot, yet in the end lacks the courage of its oddly presented convictions. It's the kind of movie that wants to show that it's wrong to tell gay jokes, even while it tells them." AZ Central

Gay Firefighters Embrace Chuck & Larry New York Press

BOXOFFICE: 'CHUCK & LARRY' TOPS 'HAIRSPRAY'... via Drudge

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry Trailer

Flashback Video: Men On Films #2 - In Living Color

"NOAA Issues Grim Weather Report"

Lighthearted weather stories are quick becoming a thing of the past. Extreme weather in the form of drought and heat dominated the United States in the first half of 2007, according to a report issued this morning by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The dry conditions also killed crops and triggered local drought emergencies, spelling more trouble for parched areas in the western United States.Continued via SKY WATCH MEDIA

Central and Southern Europe Sizzling...

FREAK: Hail storm buries Mexican town...

Hundreds Rescued From Floods in Britain...

VIDEO: Lynn Samuels (Sirius Left) Debates Ann Coulter On Sex Ed Bill (7.20.07)

Click To View: YouTube

"Apparently, all she (Ann) wants to talk about is teenagers masturbating."

Website Links:
Lynn Samuels
Sirius Left

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Madonna "Fever" (Murk Boys Miami Mix - 1993)

Miami Condo Glut Pushes Florida's Economy to Brink of Recession

In the middle of the biggest glut of condominiums in more than 30 years, Miami developers keep on building.

The oversupply will force prices down as much as 30 percent, the worst decline since the 1970s, and help push Florida's economy into recession as early as October, said Mark Zandi, chief economist at West Chester, Pennsylvania-based Moody's Economy.com, who owns a home in Vero Beach, Florida. BLOOMBERG

Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Centre sold Sun-Sentinel.com

South Florida's No. 1 — in cost-of-living increase

Florida jobless rate up due to housing slowdown

"Good News from Annie Lennox"

The amazing Annie Lennox is back! Her PR machine clicked into high gear today and it was formally announced that the singer's new album is titled "Song Of Mass Destruction" and will be out in stores on October 2. via ARJAN WRITES

Madonna teams up with Annie Lennox Launch Yahoo

Tammy Faye "You know when we lost everything, it was the gay people who came to my rescue and I will always love them for that."

Highlights from Tammy Faye Messner's appearance last night on Larry King Live. YouTube via TOWLEROAD

Flush Naugle: Gays in Fort Lauderdale Call on Mayor to Resign

Forty to fifty gay activists with Flush Naugle gathered at the Fort Lauderdale City Hall on Tuesday to protest comments made by six-term Mayor Jim Naugle surrounding the proposed installation of a $250,000 self-cleaning, robotic toilet there. Naugle, who claims he uses the word "homosexual" rather than "gay" because gay people "are unhappy," has said that an added plus to having the toilets is that they would keep gay people from using the facilities for public sex. via TOWLEROAD

Another Fort Laudedale protest rally is scheduled on Tuesday, July, 24th at 5PM.

MORE Naugle news here.

VIDEO: Olbermann's Special Comment "scapegoating" (07.19.07)

via Crooks & Liars

Hillary Clinton Responds To Edelman’s Letter By Going To His Boss

The Foreclosing of America: Vicious And Virtuous Circles

How conservatives' short-sightedness created a homeownership crisis—and an opportunity for progressives to once more save the world. COMMON SENSE

Executive Order Overturns US Fifth Amendment

"Tuesday, there wasn't even a fuss. Wednesday, the world was a little different. By executive order, the Secretary of the Treasury may now seize the property of any person who undermines efforts to promote economic reconstruction and political reform in Iraq. The Secretary may make his determination in secret and after the fact." SLASHDOT

VIDEO: US FORCES WORKING SIDE BY SIDE WITH IRAQI TERRORIST!

iPhone Commercial Music / Song

In case you were wondering what the name of the track playing in the iPhone commercial is, it is “Perfect Timing (This Morning)” by Orba Squara. It is available on iTunes. via ATHARKHAN

You can hear the track at http://www.myspace.com/orbasquara

AUDIO: Mojado Ft. Headless "Free Your Mind" [Club Mix] (7.13.07)

Available via Ministry of Sound

Gore: Human species in a race for its life...

Headlines vis Drudge...
Gore: Human species in a race for its life...
UPDATE: Restaurant claims Gore did not dine on endangered fish...
Eating beef found to be more harmful to Earth than driving
FLESH-EATING BACTERIA LEAVES SWIMMER FIGHTING FOR LIFE...
Mystery Solved? Scientist says Asian parasite is killing Western bees...

"A TERRIBLE DAY IN NEW YORK CITY"

Yesterday, Randi Rhodes's neighborhood became a war zone. An underground explosion ripped through Lexington Avenue causing people to evacuate their office buildings and apartments covered in mud and blood. Oceans of people began pouring out into the streets running for their lives, crying, shaking and fleeing a geyser of boiling hot steam, mud and rocks that were being hurled around at tornado force.

This was NOT terrorism. It was a 24" steam pipe that exploded during yesterday's rush hour.

New Yorkers remember 9/11 all too clearly but even before we knew what was happening to us, people were helping each other, giving information to each other in a weird game of "street telephone". Doormen and office security calmly evacuated their buildings accounting for everyone inside and of course our police and firefighters were amazing and FAST! What a city!

Asbestos Found In Dust Released By NYC Steam Explosion

HOOKERGATE:
Hustler’s Larry Flynt ready to drop a dime on another Senator linked to DC madam.

Love Child for David Vitter?

via The Randi Rhodes Show

Massive Protest Rocks Southland!

Authorities Fear Drivers May Be Distracted From Billboards, Advertising
Los Angeles (AP) - Almost all major freeways in and around Los Angeles were hit yesterday with signs decrying the war in Iraq and calling for the impeachment of George W. Bush, police said. "It was massive..." declared one LAPD official, " Hollywood, Pasadena, Santa Monica... all the freeways were hit. Continued via THE FREEWAY BLOGGER

VIDEO: Countdown: Harriet Miers, Inherent Contempt, Pat Tillman & Executive Privilege

Former White House Counsel Harriet Miers defied a Congressional subpoena last week and Congress is considering charging her with contempt of Congress. As we find out on Monday’s “Countdown,” if the DoJ does not uphold a contempt charge it is believed they will circumvent Alberto Gonzales and charge Miers with Inherent Contempt. According to Jonathan Turley, if charged with Inherent Contempt, Miers would be arrested by the Sergeant-At-Arms, frog marched directly to Congress and tried on the spot. CROOKS & LIARS

Sirius Radio featured in Countdown'€™s The Worst Person In The World segment

'Chemtrails' left by planes need study

Something unparalleled in our nation has come to the attention of hundreds of thousands of United States citizens. This phenomenon is affecting the people of Washington, as well. We've been observing strange vapors left by certain jets spewing chemtrails, not the normal contrails, into our skies. HERALDNET

Dust Storm Blankets Phoenix

VIDEO: KNBC

VIDEO: Jon Stewart grades Iraq benchmark report as 'not un-bad'

In a dig at the rhetoric employed by members of the Bush administration in describing the war in Iraq, the Daily Show on Monday examined the "Cirque du Soleil-like contortions" used to spin progress in the war. RAW STORY

The Colbert Report Is Back Too! C&L

Gen. Pace Mulling Larger Iraq Escalation

The U.S. military is weighing new directions for Iraq, including an even bigger troop buildup if President Bush thinks his "surge" strategy needs a further boost, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday. Yahoo via ANTI WAR.com

White House: Situation in Iraq Will Improve by September

Senate Sets All-Night Iraq War Debate

Conservative-Owned Newspaper Calls for Iraq Troop Withdrawal, Questions Bush's 'Mental Stability'

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Culture Club "The War Song" (1984)

FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD - WAR (DREAMTIME MIX)

Visit Dreamtime Mix for the download link.

Related: SIMPLY RED - MONEY'S TOO TIGHT [TO MENTION] (DREAMTIME MIX V2.0)

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Soft Cell - What! (1982)

Marc Almond Talks About New Album

He talks about the musical theatre qualities of his new album, "gay ghettoization" and the accident that nearly killed him. The interview provides some interesting details and reflections from Almond who was a leading figure in the British electro pop movement of the '80s and never made a big deal about his sexuality. via Arjan Writes

Back in the groove: young music fans ditch downloads and spark vinyl revival

But in a rare case of cheerful news for the record labels, the latest phenomenon in a notoriously fickle industry is one nobody dared predict: a vinyl revival. Latest figures show a big jump in vinyl sales in the first half of this year, confirming the anecdotal evidence from specialist shops throughout the UK. GUARDIAN

Apple to Start Record Label with Jay-Z and Beyonce? MAC RUMORS

VIDEO: Roisin Murphy "Overpowered"

2007 sees the return of one of music's most intriguing talents -- Róisín Murphy, the distinctive voice of dance-pop duo Moloko. Her forthcoming solo album is a heady mix of electronic dance anthems, soul-stirring pop songs, deep, dark funk and quirky lyrical genius. via YouTube or MySpace

China's Massive Glaciers Melting

Massive glaciers in northwest China have melted at an alarming rate over the past 40 years, with global warming believed to be the culprit, scientists said in comments published Friday. DISCOVERY NEWS

China To Make Artificial Weather Free Market News Network

VIDEO: Shirley Bassey "Get The Party Started"

AUDIO: Debbie Deb "Lookut Weekend"

Ron Paul: U.S. In "Great Danger" Of Staged Terror

Presidential candidate Ron Paul says the U.S. is in "great danger" of a staged terror attack or a Gulf of Tonkin style provocation while also warning that a major collapse of the American economy is on the horizon and could be precipitated by the bombing of Iran and the closure of the Persian Gulf. PRISON PLANET

President Heroically Makes Child Cry

A petulant little girl tried to shame the President at a Cleveland Q&A on Tuesday. Jessica Hackerd, 13, had Bush right where she wanted him. Defeated and confused, Bush had just finished his rambling remarks when young Jessica pounced. She went right for his weak spot with a pointed question about the recently-defeated immigration bill, the final nail in the coffin of the President’s domestic legacy. more » WONKETTE

Chertoff's Sphincter Tells Chertoff's Gut To Calm Down Wonkette

VIDEO: KT Tunstall "Hold On" (Today Show 7.13.07)

Pre-Order "Drastic Fantastic" via iTunes
Official Website: :: K t T u n s t a l l ::

VIDEO: Keith Olbermann Talks With Michael Moore (7.12.07)

Related:

Dr. Gupta's Bias by Bill Scher

Now we know why CNN's medical reporter is going after Michael Moore.

Special Comment: On Michael Chertoff’s Gut Crooks & Liars

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Junior Vasquez "If Madonna Calls" (1996)

While the male vocal "If Madonna calls, I'm not here." originated on a 1992 release by an unrelated artist and was similarly sampled in the less-known "What We Need" by Sam Traxx ("UMM EP", 1995), Vasquez reportedly produced & released his own version after Madonna failed to show up for a surprise performance at one of Junior's parties held at legendary New York City club "Tunnel" at the last second. Although never confirmed, Madonna seemingly did not approve of Junior's actions, ending their professional relationship on bad terms. Rumors of a professional reconciliation have circulated for years, as Vasquez has continued to remix Madonna's music with which he seems to have a special affinity and an unparalleled talent for remixing. Nonetheless, such a reconciliation is reported to be unlikely according to Madonna's longtime rep Liz Rosenberg, who in a June 2003 news story in New York Magazine said “I can assure you that Madonna will never work with Junior again.”via WIKIPEDIA

'Morrissey Has it Out for Madonna'

An angry Morrissey reportedly slammed Madonna at his concert last night in Norfolk, Virginia: "I wouldn't be surprised if she [Madonna] made that African boy into a coat and wore him ... for 15 minutes, and then threw it away." He also told the crowd, "You haven't even heard what I'm gratified about yet. I'm very gratified to be so close to the international headquarters of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals." via TOWLEROAD

VIDEO: O'Reilly - Gay Day At The Ballpark Is Social Experimentation

Gay day at ballpark ruffles Christian feathers Gay.com

Lady Bird Is Gone

by Rick Perlstein
Claudia Alta Taylor—Lady Bird—was a Southern belle, a great American—and a liberal. Don't let them tell you any different, dammit. COMMON SENSE

Republicans Kill Webb's Troop-Protection Amendment

We didn't need any further proof that Congressional Republicans really don't give a damn about the troops or their families but we just got it in the United States Senate anyway. HuffPo

Taylor's Account Of Firings Paints Benevolent White House Picture

Former White House aide Sara Taylor, answering a subpoena from the Senate Judiciary Committee, bobbed through a legal minefield this morning as lawmakers lobbed questions she could not answer. NATIONAL JOURNAL

Sara Taylor "uh, ah, uh..."

Audio via Randi Rhodes

Bush Orders Miers Not To Testify Guardian Unlimited

CNN’s Ware: ‘Lieberman Has Taken An Excursion Into Fantasy’

Last night, CNN Baghdad correspondent Michael Ware, who has been in Iraq for four years, mocked Lieberman’s claims, emphasizing that the U.S. now faces “a whole multitude” of threats that are becoming stronger: THINK PROGRESS VIDEO

Bush Administration Muzzled Surgeon General

Yesterday, former Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona testified before congress that he was subjected to extensive and systematic political interference in his work by the Bush Administration. SCIENCE BLOGS

Dogs Against Romney: A Political Phenomenon

VIDEO: Charo's GEICO Ad

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Grace Jones Citroen CX Car Ad

VIDEO: Kenna "Out of Control" (Live Earth)

Bill O'Reilly Wants To Know Why Ann Curry Touched Al Gore

Last night on The O'Reilly Factor, Tanya Reiman, told us what we already knew. Miss New Jersey, Amy Palumbo, is uncomfortable about the blackmail photos and Michael Moore was angry at Wolf Blitzer. What, Reiman couldn't tell us is why Ann Curry touched Al Gore's arm during an interview at the Live Earth Concert. NEWS HOUNDS

Related: A Note From Rod Wheeler
"Sorry" For Lesbian Gang Fuck Up

The Police reunion tour rocks retro

The Police reunion tour is the first major stadium concert in the area in 10 years, and the three musicians haven't toured as a unit since wrapping their Synchronicity Tour in 1984. Miami Herald

Crist Sees Florida As Green Leader

Gov. Charlie Crist wants to follow California's lead and turn Florida into a green state by capping greenhouse gas emissions, requiring environmentally friendly building codes and turning state government into a model of energy efficiency. TBO.Com

Related: Bottled water industry declares plastic bottles do not cause global warming...

VIDEO: Kathy Griffin Gives Back

Griffin on bringing her comedy act to the Arizona State Penitentiary, where a female inmate threatens to kill her:

"I really can't be anywhere for two days without someone wanting to kill me. Normally, it would be Gwyneth Paltrow, but today it was a woman who actually is kind of a murderer." REALITY TV MAGAZINE

Related:
Kathy Griffin Jumps Gay Porn Actor The Malcontent
Tori Spelling Likes Gays of the Marrying Kind Queerty

Chertoff has "intestinal rumblings" about possible terror attacks

In an unusually blunt and frank assessment of America's terror threat level, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said in Chicago this morning that his "gut feeling" is the nation faces a heightened chance of an attack this summer. CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Keith Olbermann discusses Chertoff's "gut feeling" with Richard Wolffe (7.10.07)

Related: Unpopular Bush losing control of Iraq policy New Zealand Herald

White House: No specific terror threat against U.S.; denies ABC report on urgent meeting...

Peregrine falcon --'nature's swiftest killer' -- makes comeback in South Florida

Nature's swiftest killer draws little notice as it cruises past the condominium towers of southeast Florida. The peregrine falcon, which dives at speeds exceeding 200 mph, migrates through Boynton Beach, Hollywood and other coastal cities in the spring and fall, feeding on shorebirds along the way. SUN SENTINEL

Coral Rock House Demolished On South Beach

One of the oldest buildings on Miami Beach is being destroyed -- by its owners.

The owners of the coral rock house have battled city officials and historic preservationists for years over its fate. The dispute has centered on plans to restore the house or move it closer to the sidewalk. LOCAL 10

Simple's "Toe Foo"

"Even though they’re all natural, don’t stick your foot in your mouth and try and eat them."

Simple, "The nice little shoe company getting in touch with its inner hippie."

The Facts about Planet X

The Sumerian description of our solar system includes one more planet which they called "Nibiru", which means "Planet of the Crossing". The Description of this planet by the Sumerians describes precisely the specifications of Planet X (the 10th planet). THE GREAT RED COMET

New York Prepares to Handle Heat Wave

The local electric utility had extra crews in place Monday in readiness for possible blackouts caused by temperatures topping 90 degrees - the highest in the metropolitan region since the 2006 heat wave, which caused 40 deaths in the city. FORBES

Buenos Aires has first snow since 1918 Guardian Unlimited

Presidential Candidates In First Ever Gay Debate

For the first time the leading candidates for the presidency will hold a televised debate devoted solely to LGBT issues.

The one-hour event will be held on August 9 and broadcast on gay network LOGO at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm ET) and through live streaming video at LOGOonline.com. 365GAY

Apple Plans Cheaper Nano-Based iPhone

"It seems Apple is planning a cheaper version of the iPhone possibly based on the iPod Nano. This phone would be priced below $300 making it more affordable than the $500-600 iPhone. SLASHDOT

The Jeep Wrangler is the "Quintessential American Sports Car".

When Enzo Ferrari was asked if there were any American cars he liked, the Commendatore said he considered the Jeep to be America’s sports car. Jeep

Bush Claims Executive Privilege In Attempt To Block Miers, Taylor Testimony

President Bush directed former aides to defy congressional subpoenas on Monday, claiming executive privilege and prodding lawmakers closer to their first contempt citations against administration officials since Ronald Reagan was president. HuffPo

Gonzales Was Given Reports Of Patriot Act Abuses Before Telling Senate He Knew Of None

Anti-Gay Politico Likes Hookers, Hypocrisy

Senator David Vitter found himself in the hot seat after his number appeared in a D.C. madam’s phone records. via Queerty

Hustler Claims Credit For Outing Vitter WDSU

Cavuto Airs Segment About David Vitter But if You Blinked... News Hounds,

(Fort Lauderdale Mayor) Jim Naugle’s Not A Big Wiper

AUDIO: Cindy Sheehan On The Stephanie Miller Show (7.10.07)

Cindy discusses her pledge/threat to run as an independent against Speaker Nancy Pelosi if Pelosi does not initiate impeachment. The Stephanie Miller Show

VIDEO: Michael Moore demands apology from Wolf Blitzer

Michael Moore went off on Wolfie and CNN for a hit piece they aired about “Sicko” right before he came on. He was hot! He slapped the beard around pretty good…He says he’ll post the facts refuting their claims on his website tonight. He then attacked CNN and Blitzer for not doing their job in the run up to the war (where were you when it mattered?) and said that everything he said about the Iraq war did come to pass. He wondered why it took him so many years to get Cheney on teevee? He asked when America will get sick and tired of the “crap” they show… CROOKS & LIARS

Michael Moore VS Wolf Blitzer - Round II

SiCKO’s Truth Squad Sets CNN Straight

Video- Michael Moore on Larry King Live, vs CNN’s Sanjay Gupta

AUDIO FLASHBACK: Phranc "M-A-R-T-I-N-A" (1989)

In 1989, she self-styled herself the "All-American Jewish Lesbian Folksinger" and with a wry sense of humour released the LP I Enjoy Being a Girl, appearing on the cover with her now trademark 'flat top' hair style. WIKIPEDIA

Randi Rhodes Back Stage - Live Earth7.7.07 Photos

TRUTH IS OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE!

via the Randi Rhodes Message Board

VIDEO: Melissa Etheridge "Imagine That" & "Wake Up" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

VIDEO: Dragonette "Take It Like a Man"

Related: Listen to New Dragonette Remixes Arjan Writes

White House Fears Senate GOP Support For Iraq Collapsing

White House officials fear that the last pillars of political support among Senate Republicans for President Bush’s Iraq strategy are collapsing around them, according to several administration officials and outsiders they are consulting. They say that inside the administration, debate is intensifying over whether Mr. Bush should try to prevent more defections by announcing his intention to begin a gradual withdrawal of American troops from the high-casualty neighborhoods of Baghdad and other cities. NY TIMES

Powell: I Tried To Talk Bush Out Of Iraq War HuffPo

Blair aides 'had Iraq war doubts' BBC News

Oil back as reason for war in Iraq The Nation Newspaper

Iraqis told to arm themselves Arizona Republic

Conyers predicts Bush cooperation as impeach support grows

Rep. John Conyers, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, appeared Sunday on This Week with George Stephanopoulos to discuss his promise to hold hearings next week on President Bush's commutation of Scooter Libby's jail sentence. He also responded to questions on his committee's outstanding subpoenas in the matter of the US Attorney firings, offering the striking suggestion that growing public support for impeachment of the president might make the White House more inclined to cooperate. via RAW STORY

Sheehan Considers Challenging Pelosi

Cindy Sheehan, the soldier's mother who galvanized the anti-war movement, said Sunday that she plans to run against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unless she introduces articles of impeachment against President Bush in the next two weeks. CBS 5

"What Does Human Resources Do Today? Are There Any Humans in Resources?"

Hope Gold via Associated Content

Having the good fortune (or misfortune) of being currently unemployed, I've taken to the new job search tools available for looking for employment on-line. Career-builder, Monster, Sologig and the list goes on. All of them claiming to have NEW and EXCITING job postings.

So, I reply and hit submit application now and I eagerly await the automatically generated email thanking me for my response. And, that's about pretty much the end of my dialog with Human Resources. Continued

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Strawberry Switchblade "Jolene" (1985)

Related: Strawberry Switchblade "Since Yesterday"

VIDEO: Siouxsie "Into A Swan"

"OMG she's back! Yaay!! Goths rejoice!"

Click To Play: MySpaceTV

"Girl with gift of the garb"

Formerly half of dance duo Moloko, Roisin Murphy has reinvented herself as a modern disco diva. She certainly dresses the part. TIMES ONLINE

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Roisin Murphy "If We're In Love" (2005)

Live Earth's embrace circles the globe

View all of the performances here: http://liveearth.msn.com/artists

Live Earth, the confederacy of musicians who performed Saturday on all seven continents to highlight the issues of global climate change, featured superstars such as Madonna and the Police entertaining crowds in packed stadiums, but also parka-wearing scientists at an Antarctic research station whose audience included wandering penguins. LA TIMES

Live Earth Concerts rile the Wingers Crooks & Liars

Message in a Bottle: My Day and Night at Live Earth Huffington Post
Yes, the organizers will support tree planting, alternative energy projects and other strategies to make the shows "carbon neutral.

VIDEO: The Police " Message In A Bottle" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

Email From YouTube:
"This is to notify you that we have removed or disabled access to the following material as a result of a third-party notification by Microsoft Network claiming that this material is infringing:"
View most of the performances here: http://liveearth.msn.com/artists

The Police Team With West, Mayer for Live Earth Finale Spinner
MAYER BLASTS LIVE EARTH CYNICS Contactmusic.com

VIDEO: Madonna "Hung Up" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

I received this email from YouTube concerning The Police (Live Earth) performance. To avoid having my account closed I have decided to remove all of the Live Earth clips.
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“Look At Me! Madge Commands Thee!”
"Singer Will Not Tolerate Wandering Eyes" via Queerty

VIDEO: Madonna "Ray of Light" (UK Live Earth 7.7.07)

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VIDEO: Madonna "La Isla Bonita" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

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Late Live Earth call-up for Gogol Bordello Reuters

VIDEO: Madonna "Hey You" (UK Live Earth 7.7.07)

I received this email from YouTube concerning The Police (Live Earth) performance. To avoid having my account closed I have decided to remove all of the Live Earth clips.
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VIDEO: Lenny Kravitz "American Woman" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

View most of the performances here: http://liveearth.msn.com/artists

VIDEO: The Smashing Pumpkins (Live Earth 7.7.07)

View most of the performances here: http://liveearth.msn.com/artists

VIDEO: Melissa Etheridge "Imagine That" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

Click To Play: MSN

"Melissa Etheridge completely rocked the house in New York. Mixing environmental demonstration, war protest and a celebration of American Freedom and the American Dream she absolutely ignited the audience." RICHMOND DEMOCRAT

View most of the Live Earth performances here: http://liveearth.msn.com/artists

via the Randi Rhodes Message Board
I don't think it's an accident that two of the most vocal people in this country right now are lesbians. Being gay has made Melissa and Rosie fearless. I don't think it's an accident that the progressive and liberal straight voices who are speaking out against the war and saving the planet are friendly to the gay community either. I think the gay community offers a role model for living your life with honesty, integrity and not based on fear.

I have met many LGBT people with Melissa's courage and forthrightness. Melissa Etheridge is just the tip of the iceberg of courageous gays. The incredible work and talent of gay activists and scholars around the country goes un-noticed, but they are paving the way for the future."

VIDEO: Jack Johnson "Good People" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

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Live Earth Fans Urged to Go Green Washington Post
In Sydney, an estimated 50000 people grooved through a set by former professional surfer-cum singer-guitarist Jack Johnson.

Apple, Ebay and Amazon receive failing grade from environmentalists

Eco-lobby group Climate Counts has issued a green rating scorecard that lauds Canon and IBM as veritable Planeteers, but dumps on eBay, Amazon and Apple as planet-hating muckity-mucks. THE REGISTER

Greenpeace raises Apple green rating VNUNet.com

VIDEO: KT Tunstall "Black Horse & The Cherry Tree" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

I received this email from YouTube concerning The Police (Live Earth) performance. To avoid having my account closed I have decided to remove all of the Live Earth clips.
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VIDEO: Kenna "Out of Control" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

VIDEO: Kenna "Out of Control" (Live Earth)

MySpace: Kenna

Kenna "Make Sure They See My Face" YouTube

CD OUT 8.21.2007

VIDEO: Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

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VIDEO: Daryl Hannah Interview (Live Earth 7.7.07)

Related: AMAZON WATCH.ORG
Amazon Watch works to defend the environment and rights of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin.

View Live Earth performances here: http://liveearth.msn.com/artists

VIDEO: Duran Duran "Planet Earth" (Live Earth 7.7.07)

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VIDEO: Madonna "Hey You"

View all of the performances here: http://liveearth.msn.com/artists

Madonna's Men Gear Up For Live Earth PopSugar

MADONNA TO DEBUT BRAND NEW SONG AT LIVE EARTH Contactmusic.com

Madonna And Her Full-Length Mirrors AHN

SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Broadcast all 8 Live Earth Concerts From Around the Globe

Live Backstage Interviews From New York Event and Live Commentary of London Concert- Full Channel Dedicated to Fixing The Planet- Special Performance from Sheryl Crow and Carole King Recorded from the Stop Global Warming Concert CNN

Solar-powered web hoster used by Live Earth Techworld.com

Rio Live Earth show to go on

The Live Earth concert in Rio de Janeiro was expected to go ahead after organizers overcame security concerns and a judge lifted a ban on the climate change awareness event on Thursday. TVNZ

The Live Earth stage is seen on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, July 6, 2007

Live Earth Concerts in Google Earth

Al Gore on The Today Show July 5, 2007 YouTube

Gore: I've 'fallen out of love with politics' CNN

Surprise DC Live Earth concert. Think Progress

In retaliation for Washington’s refusal of the main “Live Earth” concert, Al Gore has threatened the District with an 11-hour concert by Trisha Yearwood, who was apparently a popular Nashville singer in the early 1990s. WONKETTE

Live Earth gets underway in Australia

The Live Earth concerts spanning seven continents with an audience of more than 2bn people - 1 in 3 people on the planet - are underway. TELEGRAPH UK

Catch Live Earth On Bravo And NBC This Weekend

Live Earth video highlights via virtual|matter

Whether you believe that global warming is as bad as Al Gore says it is or not, chances are you’re a fan of at least one of the many bands or musicians set to rock the planet this weekend during the world-wide concert, Live Earth. If that’s the case, even if you aren’t able to get to one of the major cities where the event is taking place, you’ll still be able to catch coverage of it throughout the day on Bravo and NBC.

In cased you’ve somehow managed to avoid the news coverage for this event, Live Earth is a 24-hour concert series set to take place on seven continents in an effort to raise awareness of global warming. Live Earth calls itself “The concerts for a climate in crisis” and will feature performances by more famous musicians than you can shake a stick at. Kelly Clarkson, Smashing Pumpkins, Akon, Roger Waters, Dave Matthews Band, Genesis, The Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Duran Duran and of course, U2 are all among the artists set to perform during the day-long concert.

The concerts will be available to view online at www.liveearth.msn.com. You can also check out the coverage all day on Saturday (7/7/07) on BRAVO between the hours of 9:00 a.m. EST and 2:00 a.m. CNBC will start covering the event and hour earlier and run to 2:00 a.m. as well. NBC will be airing coverage on Saturday night between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. TV BLEND

VIDEO: Scooter Libby Compared to Soldiers Dying In Iraq

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Water Spout Off Hollywood Beach

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Water Spout Off Hollywood Beach CBS 4

Havoc at the Hurricane Center
U.S. Rep. Ron Klein, D-Boca Raton, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Pembroke Pines, wrote to the head of the Commerce Department on Tuesday to wonder aloud whether the surprise visits were a way of pressuring Proenza and asked why they couldn't have been done at the end of the season. PALM BEACH POST

Water spout damages Galveston building Houston Chronicle

Palm Springs, CA 7.5.07

US Heat Wave Sparks Safety And Power Concerns AHN

Apocalyptic Weather Sweeps Across London Earth Frenzy Radio

Being green ... it doesn't have to be expensive!

Though it's not easy for consumers to be green, MSN Money's Abby Schutlz points out that it's possible to be environmentally sensitive and fiscally prudent. AOL NEWS

VIDEO FLASHBACK: "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" trailer

"O'Reilly Factor" claims lesbian gangs taking over America

Attention all AfterEllen.com readers: the jig is up! Our secret "national underground network" of violent lesbian gangs aimed at criminal activity and recruiting girls into the homosexual lifestyle has been exposed, and we must now move to Plan B (colonizing Mars). AFTER ELLEN

GLAAD Demands O’Reilly Cut the Spin in Gay Gang Report EDGE Boston

'Sex and the City' heads to the big screen

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon are all set to reprise their roles based on the long-running HBO series. The show's executive producer, Michael Patrick King, will direct the script, which he wrote. LA TIMES

Bill Gates Rescues PlanetOut

Some have suggested this may be Gates' attempt at redeeming himself for letting Microsoft go neutral on Washington state gay rights legislation a couple of years ago, but given the fact that that the gays are just wild about Macs, perhaps he's trying to woe some to the PC world. TOWLEROAD

Beware Our Thinking President:

Sure, we all know that George Bush says stupid shit all the time. It'd be charming if he was a character on a 1950s sitcom - Christ, think of the catchphrases - and not our goddamn president. But we should really be worried whenever Bush talks about something that he claims he's been thinking on (if by "thinking," you mean, "talking to people smarter than him"). The embryonic stem cell research restrictions, the Iraq war, the Scooter Libby commutation. These are the things the man does after he claims he's thought through all the possibilities; still, no matter how much thought he gives it, the outcome is hopelessly predictable. Continued via the RUDE PUNDIT

Grand Theft Country: How George W. Bush Looted Iraq

George W. Bush invaded Iraq because Saddam Hussein would have lowered the price of oil and would have insisted upon payment in Euros. It had nothing to do with fighting "terrorism" in Iraq where, in fact, there had been none. It had nothing to do with WMD in Iraq where, in fact, there had been none. It had nothing to do with bringing Democracy to Iraq where, in fact, there is none still. URUKNET

King George III and King George Wannabe Huffington Post

Hired guns The Christian Century
"one-quarter of the soldiers working for the US are mercenaries..."

Another GOP Senator breaks with Bush on Iraq AMERICABlog

House to investigate US embassy problems in Iraq. Think Progress

AUDIO: EMPULSE "American Idle" (Mixshow Edit)

Available via Beatport

AMERICAN IDLE
WORDS BY REED McGOWAN

POP SMEARED LEGACY, HIP HOP CULTURED EFFIGY
FAST FOOD LETHARGY, SUPERSIZED OBESITY
PS3 NINTENDO WII, OVERLOADED CIRCUITRY
SEX AND X-BOX, LET US SEE TV BASED REALITY
FASHIONISTA LEPROSY, CASH & BLING & JEWELRY
LIVIN LIFE IN LUXURY, KATIE AND TOMFOOLERY
DRASTIC SURGERY TO MATCH THAT PLASTIC PERSONALITY
CELEBRATE & INFLATE SUPERDUPERFICIALITY
PURCHASED POPULARITY,, EVERYONE IS VIP
DISREGARD THE POVERTY, EVERYTHING IS ME ME ME

AMERICAN IDLE IS THE WAY OF LIFE
IS IT REALLY LIVING?
AMERICAN IDLE DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE
IT'S WHAT THEYRE GIVING
IT'S ALL THEY'RE GIVING

OH SAY CAN YOU.....
SEE THE SENSE OF IRONY? NEED A CHANGE OF SCENERY
GLOBAL WARMING URGENCY, RED STATE OF EMERGENCY
PREMATURE VICTORY, WITH NO EXIT STRATEGY ,
CONSCIENCE INSUFFICIENCY, CONSTANT INCONSISTENCY
WASHINGTON "DON'T CARE" D.C., SCANDAL & CONTROVERSY
POLITICAL THEOLOGY, BORDERING ON HERESY -
SELF DESTRUCTIVE LITURGY, SELF FULLFILLING PROPHESY
HOLY WAR CONSPIRACY .....LOOK OUT!
HERE COMES WORLD WAR THREE!

MUSHROOM CLOUDS ARE PRETTY

FREEDOM IS A DOUBLE EDGED SWORD,
CAN'T PRAISE THE DEVIL AND PRAISE THE LORD
IF YOU PROTEST THEN YOU'RE NOT WITH US,
GOTTA PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE WITH MISTRUST
YOU CAN HAVE AN OPINION, IF ITS NOT YOUR OWN,
PRACTICE YOUR RELIGION- JUST KEEP IT AT HOME
YOU CAN HAVE A SAVIOR IF YOU PAY THE PRICE,
SO WHAT'S THE NEED FOR SACRIFICE?

READ YOUR WHITEWASHED HISTORY , PROPAGANDA'D PEDIGREE
JUSTIFIED HYPOCRISY, THIS IS CALLED DEMOCRACY?
SPEAK YOUR MIND, IT'S MUTINY...THIRD DEGREE AND SCRUTINY
BITCHSLAP LADY LIBERTY, DONT ASK DONT TELL JUST DONT BE!
CORPORATE SUPREMECY, COUNTERFEIT NOBILITY
SELF SERVING DIPLOMACY, SURE LACK OF ABILITY
FEAR BASED IDEOLOGY, LIVING WITH THE ENEMY
NO ACCOUNTABILITY, MAKE SOME ROOM FOR HILARY

AMERICAN IDLE IS THE WAY OF LIFE.....
IS IT REALLY LIVING ? ----
AMERICAN IDLE DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE
IT'S WHAT THEY'RE GIVING
GOTTA MAKE A LIVING

WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL WHO CAN AFFORD IT
CASH IN ON THE FACISM

Global Warming Hinders Fourth Of July Firework Celebrations

Global warming threatens our White Chistmases with winter heatwaves. And our Arbor Days with record wildfires. And now it imperils our Independence Day fireworks with ever worsening droughts. CLIMATE PROGRESS

'Imploding' presidency in no mood for celebration on Independence Day The Independent
For Americans, the 4th of July is a time for celebration. For George Bush however, today's Independence Day holiday is another date in the calendar of an imploding presidency without parallel in recent history.

Independence Day, 2007: 'Declare peace, impeach Bush, Cheney and Rice' BBSNews

VIDEO: Olbermann's Special Comment "resign" (07.03.07)

Click To Play: Daily Motion, MSNBC or YouTube

Transcript via MSNBC

Peace, Love & House Music

AUDIO: "Reflections V2" A Classic House Blend

Click play to stream or download the MP3 (Right click, Save Target)

Sabrina Johnston "Peace In The Valley" (Brothers In Rhythm) 1991
Ultra Nate "Love's The Only Drug" (Original Mix) 2006
Martha Wash "Listen To The People" (Chris The Greek Klub Mix) 1999
AC Soul Symphony "The Kinda' Love" (Joey Negro Disco Mix) 2007
Ralphie Rosario "You Used To Hold Me" (Club Mix) 1994
Judy Cheeks "Reach" (Club Mix) 1996
Sandy B "Make The World Go 'Round" (Curtis & Moore Mix) 1996
Michelle "Standing Here All Alone" (Gems For Jems Mix) 1996
Vernessa Mitchell "This Joy" (Razor & Guido Mix) 1999
Ultra Nate "Automatic" (Diz & Daddy Mix) 2007
Pat Hodges "The Message" (Belmares & Preve Club Mix) 2005

Audio:"Reflections V1" 4.2007

80's MASH-UP OF THE WEEK: RICK JAMES VS DURAN DURAN "SUPER FREAKS ON FILM"

This is the first of a new weekly section on Born Again 80's

GoLeft TV: The Daily News - July 02, 2007

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GoLeft.tv media center launched by AAR's Papantonio

Joe Wilson: Springing Libby Shows Administration is "Corrupt to the Core"

Former Ambassador Joseph Wilson, husband of outed CIA operative Valerie Plame, tonight on MSNBC ripped President Bush's decision to commute the prison sentence of Lewis "Scooter" Libby in the CIA leak case. E&P

Updates on Joe and Valerie Wilson’s Suit Against Top Government Officials

White House Press: “You Are Insulting Our Intelligence”…
Editorial Boards Slam Decision…Now Bush Says He Won’t Rule Out Libby Pardon…

BUSH LETS LIBBY WALK

President Commutes Libby Jail Sentence...
REACTION:
Hillary Clinton said the commutation ``sends the clear signal that in this administration, cronyism and ideology trump competence and justice.''...

Pelosi: Shows Bush's "Word Is Not To Be Believed"...

Schumer: This "Completely Tramples On" Principal Of Equal Justice...

Reid: Act "Disgraceful"...

Obama: Move "Cements The Legacy Of An Administration Characterized By A Politics Of Cynicism And Division"...

Edwards: Bush "Clinically Incapable Of Understanding That Mistakes Have Consequences"
via HuffPo

VIDEO FLASHBACK: Full Intention "America" (1996)

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Demonstrators march in Kennebunkport to protest Bush-Putin meeting

Hundreds of demonstrators protested on Sunday near the site of the summit between President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticizing Putin's hard line against the breakaway Chechnya region and calling for Bush's impeachment. International Herald

Images: Yahoo News

Apple iPhone Dismantled For All to See

via Mobile Mag

Related: BMW welcomes the iPhone, first driver review posted

Get set to download some web apps for the iPhone

SoCal at the tinder mercy of a record-breaking dry spell

History will show that from July 1 of 2006 to June 30 of this year, only 3.21 inches of rain fell in downtown Los Angeles — the lowest precipitation level since records started being kept in the 1880s. Other cities around the region, including Pasadena, Culver City, Anaheim and Riverside, will also set all-time records. LA TIMES

Dry winters raise region's hopes for desalination plant San Diego Union Tribune

Flooding Rain Hits South Florida

Rain fell at a rate of two inches an hour in the Miami area Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. NBC6

Photo: Jordy

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