Tag: holidays
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Obamanation Coronation: Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Bushbama
Martin Luther King on Vietnam* from brasschecktv.com: Bushbama is getting his second four years. Bizarrely, there are still people who equate King and Bushbama. This must be some kind of a sick joke. Instead of wasting time on the inauguration, listen to this forty five year old speech that will trump anything said today or…
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#PopOcculture: Conversion, Allegations, Angels and more
Madonna Dumps Kabbalah for Opus Dei’* Cher upsets LDS leaders by talking about Mormon “magic underwear”* Paterno family decries leak of e-mails regarding Sandusky* Catholic church faces fresh allegations of ignoring child abuse* Study shows loss of control leads to paranormal beliefs* Fmr Cop Says He Saw Angels At Flight 93 Site, But “No Bodies”*…
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Fifties Retro Sci-Fi For Fourth of July Holiday
It’s July 4th and too hot to watch fireworks outside! You can still remain cool and watch the fireworks of “When Worlds Collide,” a 1951 science fiction film starring Richard Derr and Barbara Rush. You join the stars on a ninety minute adventure as new star Bellus is discovered, but found to be on a…
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Memorial Day and the Reality of War
from brasschecktv.com: As always, we’ll hear a lot of talk on Memorial Day… And very little of it will come from actual combat veterans. Here’s one from a World War II veteran that speaks his mind. Video: The Reality of War: Part Two – How the military distorts humanity*
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St. Patrick’s Day Aurora in Sweden
Does it get any more colorful? Neal Cheeseman of Arvidsjaur, Sweden shares picture of St. Patrick’s Day Aurora. It’s total eye candy! Thanks goes out to SpaceWeather.com for the pix!
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Saint or Slave Trader? Doubts About St. Patrick’s Origins
The popular legend that St Patrick was a slave taken to Ireland by force is untrue, according to researchers in England, who claim he was actually a slave trader. The classic telling of St Patrick’s life suggests he was abducted from western Britain in his adolescence and forced to work unpaid.
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All Hail the Mardi Gras King Cake!
from latimes: At first sight, it comes across as, well, a little unusual. A large wreath-shaped cake bedazzled in vibrant shades of purple, green and gold — there’s nothing subtle about it. It might be flavored simply with a touch of cinnamon sugar, or maybe it’s decked out with any of a number of creative…
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Hackers Attack Chemical Weapons Maker on V-Day
While many celebrated Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, hackers celebrated a different holiday: the one-year anniversary of the uprising in Bahrain, sometimes called the February 14 Revolution.
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mlk day: quote to be changed on made-in-china memorial
obamessiah marks holiday with call to service from ap: A quote carved in stone on the new Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington will be changed after the inscription was criticized for not accurately reflecting the civil rights leader’s words. The inscription currently reads: “I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness.”…
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“How It Ended” and the #BestOf2011 ♬
“Living in the shadow of love is all some people can do” on Media Monarchy’s Mixtape014: “How It Ended” and the #BestOf2011!
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sears to close 100-120 stores after poor holiday sales
turnaround at sears might be too late* from guardian: Sears Holdings Corp plans to close between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores after poor sales during the holidays, the most crucial time of year for retailers. The closings are the latest and most visible in a long series of moves to try to fix…
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ground zero: ghosts of the past, year of the dragon
listen/subscribe to @clydelewis on @kxlnews weeknights 9-12 dr. louis turi’s predictions for 2012* ghosts of the past, present & future* 2012: the year of the dragon* a.d. 2012: alea iacta est* temporal tweakers: the times they are a-changin’* krampuslauf: come celebrate the ground zero winter festivus on dec29* previous: last rites, last christmas
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food needs abound all times of the year, not just holidays
arkansas food banks feel the post-holiday pressure from baxter bulletin: While area food pantries traditionally receive a lot of donations this time of year, the needs are especially great after the holidays are over. Although the Mountain Home Food Basket happily received an unexpected donation before Christmas, the shelves often are bare the first few…
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murder/mayhem: silent night, deadly night
update: police say texas gunman dressed as santa police find 7 dead in texas apt from ap: Seven people who were believed to be related had opened their Christmas gifts and started cleaning up the wrapping paper when they were shot to death in a suburban Fort Worth apartment, police said Sunday. Authorities said they…
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media/memes: a year of disappointment for hollywood
movie ticket sales hit 16yr low in 2011* from nytimes: With five days left in 2011, ticket sales in North America are running about $500 million behind last year – despite higher prices – prompting a round of soul searching by studios trying to determine what went wrong and how best to proceed. Movies are…