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Barack Obama Historic Inauguration Speech

January 21st 2009 07:51

History may be the judge of Barack Obama's presidency, but we won't have to wait that long to cast either praise or aspersions on his inauguration speech.

While expectations were phenomenally high for the roughly 18-minute speech, the 44th commander in chief, did his best to once again bring hope to the country while taking care to underscore his own personal journey that brought him to the Oval Office. That is, after a slight stumble through his oath, thanks in part to Chief Justice John Roberts' notesless administration of the pledge,

"This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed; why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than 60 years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath," Obama said.

Click here for the full Inaugural Speech, from The New York Times

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Posted By: KC Hill - Category: Celebrities, World Events, USA

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Risky Business Send Up From TV Show Alf

December 16th 2008 14:10

ALF is a half-hour American television sitcom that originally ran on NBC from 1986 to 1990. The title character was Gordon Shumway, a friendly extraterrestrial nicknamed ALF (for Alien Life Form) who crash lands in the garage of the suburban middle class Tanner family.

The series was created by Paul Fusco, and stars Max Wright as father Willie Tanner, Anne Schedeen as mother Kate Tanner, and Andrea Elson and Benji Gregory as their children, Lynn and Brian Tanner. The character of ALF was portrayed by a puppet operated primarily by Fusco, or, in some instances, by dwarf actor Michu Meszaros wearing an ALF costume.

And of course there is Lucky the cat, who Alf believes would make a tasty snack.

Alf TV Show Risky Business

In the early episodes, it is revealed that Alf's home planet was destroyed by nuclear explosions, when Alf tries warn the president of the United States that the world is going to be destroyed. This results in America's security forces raiding the Tanner's house.

Much of the comedy reveals real scientific issues. But much is just plain good fun. This clip is a classic, with Alf doing a take off of Tom Cruise in "Risky Business".

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Posted By: KC Hill - Category: World Events, USA

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LAZY BUMS AND THEIR TV

May 7th 2008 22:19

This is not the first time that I have noticed the newer generations flaws and strengths but it is the first time that I have realized the impact they will make in the world. The newest generations have so much technology brought to them that many kids are just using the high tech stuff instead of learning and finding out how they were made. If our society wants to continue to survive we need to get our butts out of our comfy chairs and out in the yard working or playing! Learning doesn't come from just watching TV shows and it doesn't come from just playing all day long.

Work is a principle that if not used you can become a complete failure. If you don't learn to work hard when you are young you most likely are never going to learn how to work and you won't be able to get a job and to support your family or even yourself. That is how beggars came to be people!! TV is good once in a while but it is being so overused that TV is all that most kids nowadays know!

The best way to get a young person to work is to shut off the TV and to get them outdoors doing something athletic or fun as long as they are doing something to keep them busy at the same time. Get rid of your TV addictions and get addicted to something worthwhile such as friendships or sports. Meet new people, explore the world and accomplish something with your life instead of wasting your life away in front of the tube.

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Posted By: cam_nuckols - Category: World Events, USA

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Teens and Depression

April 6th 2008 15:13

Depression. What a nasty word. It came to mind as I watched my friends laugh when just earlier I had seen them in a terrible mood. Why is depression such a normal thing in this time and age?? Going through school I would hear other people telling each other that they were bipolar and that they had depression so they were not someone that they wanted to be around. So is that a realistic and okay thing to do? Just not go near someone and judge them because they have depression problems. This has been an issue that has bugged me over the last few years.

Even though it may seem fair to stay away from someone who has these problems, it isn't. Suicides have gone up by almost 50% in the last 30 years. By ignoring them, we are choosing to ruin and destroy the world as we know it even more.

From experience, just take my advice. If you have friends with depression problems or if you are the one that have them, take care of it. Go to a counselors. Get something done about this.

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Posted By: cam_nuckols - Category: World Events, USA

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Thoughts on Typing & Texting

April 5th 2008 16:42

The biggest change in the economy over the last twenty or so years has been the improvement of computers and technology within the home. Watching a keyboarding class the other day brought some questions to my mind about the world and what will happen in future times. Having been pondering about cell phones for a week or so, when I watched that class type it made me wonder what will happen to the future of texting.

Texting appeared out of nowhere and has been loved by all, but who was the inventor of texting?? I thought about that for quite a while because really the inventors in our time and age don't get any real big credit like inventors used to. That made me wonder if inventors will get angry enough some day because they are getting no recognition that they will stop making things for us.

Anyway, I'm getting off on other questions then the ones that I really wanted to talk about, but the main question in my mind was in the future will texting be taught in classes? I can see this happening because of the keyboarding classes that are taught in schools all over the world right now. Texting is being used for educational purposes and for bringing good things into the world, so I wondered if that might ever happen. Especially with internet and e-mail being on phones now... The world has made big changes to school before but will a texting class be one of them??

Those were just my thoughts for the day concerning what will be coming in the future of our world. A lot has changed and a lot more will change.

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Posted By: cam_nuckols - Category: World Events, USA

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Did anyone else forget April Fools?

April 2nd 2008 03:27

I woke up from a very deep sleep, took a shower, got dressed and went through half my day regularly without even the smallest idea that it was a holiday! I don't know if I'm losing my memory, but I think that April Fools day is losing its popularity. I remember the days when a everyone walking down the street would be wearing green on the holiday and when many pranks were being made... Am I just too lost in my own world? Is there still some excitement and celebration going on over April Fools?

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Posted By: cam_nuckols - Category: World Events, USA

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Are newspapers going to switch to Internet for success?

March 19th 2008 00:06

I believe that in a small amount of time newspapers are going to switch and they will only be provided on the internet. The newspaper companies would make a lot more money if they did so. It would make newspapers a lot more popular and normal. If they ever do change the newspapers, they could provide electronic newspaper readers. These readers would have the full color display and could have movies. It would have WiFi browsing and it would automatically update every day with the newest articles.

Why do I think that newspapers are going to be put on the internet? Because people all over the world have started spending a lot more time on the internet. Also a lot of people have stopped subscriptions to the newspaper because they don't like walking down their driveway each day to get it. Internet would fix the problem, plus it would add a whole bunch of amazing features that will just make it better. Having the newspapers on the internet would make it a lot easier for people to subscribe, search, and keep them. If they liked certain pictures or articles they could be printed out and they would be on a lot nicer paper then from the newspaper.

It would also get rid of the daily frustrations of losing certain pages or having problems with turning the pages. Not only would things be easier, but it would also save trees because of the conservation of paper!

If newspapers were put online, a lot more people would become involved and interested and a lot more money would be made. Internet newspaper is a great idea and one that should be used.

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Posted By: cam_nuckols - Category: World Events, USA

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Is the world getting better or worse?

March 18th 2008 02:47

Now I've been thinking a lot about this lately, because of the common conversation that I hear about it all of the time. I have noticed that over the last couple of years technology has sprung out of nowhere and the world has become immensely filled with extraordinary gadgets and things. Where did cell phones come from? I have no idea, but to me it just seemed like they popped out of nowhere! Same thing as texting! All of the sudden everyone was just doing it! Anyway, I'm getting a little off subject, but really the world has gone downhill in a lot of areas. Such as pregnancy rates going up and girls ruining their lives at 14 because of it... Also drug usage and swearing. Most movies that are coming out are filled with pornography and things that no one should be seeing. So is the world getting better or worse? That is a hard question, but I'm on the side that the world is getting worse. I think we are going downhill and that things are just going to get worse every day.

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Posted By: cam_nuckols - Category: World Events, USA

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Are podcasts the new "thing"??

March 18th 2008 02:41

I've heard a lot of people over the last few years who have said that podcasting is going to take over a lot of entertainment. They believe that "podcast watchers" will be made and that almost everyone is going to all know about their favorite podcasts, etc... Is this true?

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Best places to find writing jobs and opportunites to write for money...

March 9th 2008 04:11

Lately I have found many writing projects on www.elance.com that have been satisfying my thirst to write and earn money at the same time, but now I'm wanting more writing jobs that I would like. Does anyone know of any websites that are really good for writing jobs, contests, etc?? I could really use some help on finding some more writing jobs.

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Calgary Thunderstorm Leaves Motorists Underwater!

June 6th 2007 03:21

Well, it was one heck of a flash Summer storm. The streets were transformed to lakes in no time! Here a few soggy shots I took in between lightning blasts.

Please click on an image to enlarge it and see it better....

Here are a blue car & white van half-submerged in the river that used to be the street!

Do you see the person in the water by the blue car? Help is on the way!

'Come on in, the water's fine'

Here's where I would normally turn onto my street. Good luck!

Another angle of that submerged blue car.

'Up Sh*t Creek without a paddle'

'Man, I knew I shouldn't have gone to the Car Wash this morning!'

Mom went out after I went inside & said people in a canoe(!) came by to help.

Where does the car in the foreground with its brake lights on think they're going??

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Posted By: pegasus - Category: World Events, USA

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Stupid Questions about Canada, Smart Answers

May 26th 2007 16:28

Here are some oh-so-clever questions foreigners have asked about the Great White North (as posted on an International tourism site). The hilarious Canuck answering them is sure to get a free beer from me should we ever meet!

Q: I have never seen it warm on Canadian TV, so how do the plants grow? (England)

A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around and watch them die.

Q: Will I be able to see Polar Bears in the street? (USA)

A: Depends on how much you've been drinking.

Q: I want to walk from Vancouver to Toronto can I follow the Railroad tracks? (Sweden)

A: Sure, it's only four thousand miles, take lots of water.

Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Canada? (Sweden)

A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.

Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to contact for a stuffed Beaver. (Italy)

A: Let's not touch this one.

Q: Are there any ATM's (cash machines) in Canada? Can you send me a list of them in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Halifax? (England)

A: What did your last slave die of?

"You're 100% correct if you think that all Canadians live in igloos in a year-round frozen tundra eating whale blubber".

Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Canada? (USA)

A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe. Ca-na-da is that big country to your North...oh forget it. Sure, hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Calgary. Come naked.

Q: Which direction is North in Canada? (USA)

A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.

Q: Can I bring cutlery into Canada? (England)

A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.

Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA)

A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is...oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Vancouver and in Calgary, straight after the hippo races. Come naked.

Q: Do you have perfume in Canada? (Germany)

A: No, WE don't stink.

Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can I sell it in Canada? (USA)

A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.

Q: Can you tell me the regions in British Columbia where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy)

A: Yes, Gay bars.

Q: Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada? (USA)

A: Only at Thanksgiving.

Q: Are there supermarkets in Toronto and is milk available all year round? (Germany)

A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of Vegan hunter / gatherers. Milk is illegal.

Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Canada, but I forget its name. It's a kind of big horse with horns. (USA)

A: It's called a Moose. They are tall and very violent. They roam the city streets eating the brains of anyone walking close to them. Spraying yourself with human urine before you go out will scare them off.

Q: Can I wear high heels in Canada? (UK)

A: You're an American politician, right?

Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA)

A: Yes, but you will have to learn it first.

Q: I was in Canada in 1969 on R&R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Surrey, BC. Can you help? (USA)

A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.

*Are there any stupid questions asked about your nation that simply left you dumbfounded and wanting to offer a wise ass answer?*

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Posted By: pegasus - Category: World Events, USA

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Kryptonite Found: Watch Out Superman!

May 21st 2007 22:10

'Let's not let this Kryptonite get in the wrong hands!'

A mineral closely resembling the chemical formula of Superman's 'Kryptonite' has been unearthed in a Serbian mine.

The newly discovered mineral's formula matches that of Kryptonite - as described by Lex Luthor in 'Superman Returns' - differing only in that it does not contain fluorine.

The mineral whose composition is sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide has been named 'Jardarite' after its Serbian discovery place.

A large chunk has been put on display at Belgrade's Museum of Natural Sciences and attracts throngs of visitors eager to glimpse 'Superman's Achilles heel'.

The museum bathes the rock in green light to further enhance patrons' 'super' experience.

All I have to say is WATCH OUT SUPERMAN!

To read more on this story go to:

Superman's Kryptonite Found?

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