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She finished her speech in English, but when I first tuned in, she was speaking German, with an interpreter providing the translation on Fox. Not that I have a problem with her speaking German in her address, but I was wondering, why would she when she can speak English VERY well? Is it a question of formality or is it a choice by the speaker? Thanks!

Add one more soldier to the Left’s war on Fox News: Oscar the Grouch. Last week, in a re-broadcast of an episode that originally aired two years ago, Oscar starts his own news network, GNN (Grouchy News Network). An irate viewer calls in to berate him that the news is not grouchy enough: “I am changing the channel. From now on I am watching ‘Pox’ News. Now there is a trashy news show.” Later , Anderson Cooper from 4th place CNN, guest stars as a reporter for GNN. “Walter Cranky” and “Dan Rather-Not” — Muppets representing real-life liberal news personalities...

Minnesota Power is seeking an almost 20 percent increase in rates for its residential customers to cover investments made in cleaner, greener energy. For the average residential customer, that amounts to $13 per month. “We know this is unwelcome news at an unwelcome time,” said Pat Mullen, the company’s vice president of marketing and public affairs. “These are improvements that need to be made. It is creating an environment that we all value.”

'Legendary' Soldier Who Defused 64 Taliban Bombs Is Blown Up On His Last Day On The Front Line By IAN DRURY 03rd November 2009 An army bomb disposal expert who saved countless lives in Afghanistan was killed on his final mission in the warzone. Staff Sergeant Olaf Schmid, 30, died instantly when a roadside bomb he was trying to disarm blew up. The Improvised Explosive Devices are the favoured weapon of the Taliban and since June Sergeant Schmid had successfully dealt with 64 of them. Legendary figure: Olaf Schmid was renowned for his expertise in disarming explosive devices. Colleagues described...

November 2, 2009 Life of Muhammad To Be Filmed, But Don’t Expect To See Him On Screen In Hollywood terms, it was the greatest story almost never told - until now. With Middle Eastern money becoming an increasingly powerful cog in the global entertainment industry, it was perhaps inevitable that, sooner or later, someone would embark on a mega-budget epic about the life of the Prophet Mohammed. That moment has arrived thanks to a wealthy Qatari media company which has put together a team featuring a crack Hollywood producer and a Muslim cleric who is banned from visiting Britain to...

Listened to Bush Sr. Gave lots of credit to others, but there was a stark omission of Reagan. No Credit for Reagan???

The call came into the 911 dispatcher: "I don't want to hurt anybody. I'm drunk." And with that, Mary Strey, 49, of Granton, reported herself as a drunken driver about three miles northeast of Neilsville in central Wisconsin. In the 911 call, Strey said she wanted to report a drunken driver and the dispatcher asked if she was behind the suspect vehicle. "I am them,"

Did you catch the Death=Change=Obama joke? LOL!

As part of a one year "celebration" for Obama Kool-aiders, their site is staging get togethers.If anyone is interested in freeping these creeps use this URL link and enter your zip code to get a listing in your area.

My 13 year old daughter has spina bifida occulta (holes in the bone) in several vertebrae and has had lordosis all her life. It has never been to the degree of needing surgery, although we were warned the teen years would be tricky with puberty and growth spurts. Today she went for her annual xray screening because she has had problems with her legs going numb if she sits in one position too long and also constipation. (She'd kill me if she knew I was posting this on the web!) Anyway, after the xrays were taken, I asked to see...

While wine snobs have blighted the earth for thousands of years (you can bet there was at least one guy curling his lip at the vintage of Jesus’ first and best miracle), beer snobbery is a relatively young art, especially in the U.S. This is because every beer in the country once tasted exactly the same. Oh sure, there were Bud lovers and MGD aficionados who would swear they could tell the difference, but if you gave them a blind taste test, you’d soon discover they’d just keep asking for another “test taste” until there wasn’t any beer left and...

My neice watches this crappy television show. Its just disgusting. Teen prostitutes?? Her only concern is that they might be raped or kidnapped?? Preview for tomorrows show?? 8 months old and working as a prostitute. Gawd.... kids are watching this stuff. Kids are getting the message that this is normal. Thats what they learn from TV, movies and music. crap. That is what TV is, just crap.

The Obama Do Nothing skit Video continues to be true of the Obama presidency. SHAW

Who are your living heroes of today?

But I have a problem with pit bulls. And it has more to do with the two-legged creatures holding their leashes (if there is a leash).Because of their sheer numbers—estimates show that there are anywhere from 5 million to 10 million pit-bull-type dogs in the U.S. today, out of about 61 million total dogs—pits have become the dog du jour for a lot of people, not just gangbangers and wannabe thugs who use a pit as proxy for toughness. About 20 percent of dogs in ASPCA shelters are pit mixes. I've seen those who adopt these dogs for all the...

Bob Dylan still had a few tricks up his sleeve for his Halloween show at the Aragon Entertainment Center in Chicago last night (October 31). Not only did Dylan perform “It’s All Good” (from “Together Through Life”) for the first time ever, but the band covered a verse of the Tom Waits song, “Jesus Gonna Be Here” (actually guitarist Stu Kimball sang, introduced as Waits). Tour debut for “To Ramona”. Here's the set list, courtesy Bob Links. 1. Gonna Change My Way Of Thinking (Bob on keyboard) 2. Lay, Lady, Lay (Bob on guitar) 3. Beyond Here Lies Nothin' (Bob...

In an open letter to Obama, Florida Republican, Vern Buchanan (R-FL 13th) warns about dangers of the Copenhagen treaty and John Holdren. Climate Treaty in Copenhagen- Bad News for the USATo: President Barack Obama Sen. Bill Nelson Sen. George LeMieux Rep. Vern Buchanan November 1, 2009 DO NOT SIGN President Obama, do not sign this Climate treaty, Not even in Symbolism..... This is Bad News times Twenty for the United States. This is a Door we Do Not Wish to Be Left Open. There is a great risk of Global Government This entire treaty is an Attack on the United...

Crank it and kick back and watch her Rock !!! At 2:17 this song just explodes, the lyric's too are incredibly cutting ... See HERE

Wondering if anyone has recommendations for a handgun for a petite woman (me...5'2", 110lbs). Have used a small semi-automatic years ago, not sure of caliber. FIL worries that I might lack strength for semi-auto; I worry that loading bullets under pressure vs. loading ammo clip would waste precious time. Just curious what the ladies here are using? Going to gun range tonight and I think I will have the opportunity to handle a few different guns. Would like input to maybe weed out some choices that would be inappropriate for my size/needs. Another question: we currently have no handguns in...

A pro-life movement seeking to guarantee basic human rights to unborn babies is exploding in 32 states

I wonder if Obama’s thugs will be dispatched to the polling places on Tuesday. Remember the intimidation at the polls last fall, and Holdren’s sitting on his hands about it? Anyone have an idea how we tea party types can find some legal way to prevent this, maybe citizens who carry camcorders and whip them out if needed to document trouble? Any ideas?

After four years of Civil War, approximately 630,000 deaths and over 1 million casualties, General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, at the home of Wilmer and Virginia McLean in the town of Appomattox Court House,Virginia on April 9, 1865...

Indians raiding a stagecoach riding...................

Who stands with you? Republican Chris Christie opposes a womans right to choose. Democrat Jon Corzines fought to protect it. Republican Christie stands with the NRA and opposes banning armor piercing rifles. Jon Corzines a leader in the fight against the gun lobby.

Is This The World's Best Body Art? Stunning Eye-Deceiving Images Reveal An Artist At The Top Of His Game [Stunning Pics in URL] DAILY MAIL REPORTER 01st November 2009 Body art is an art form that stretches back thousands of years, although for one American artist, it is as relevant today as it ever was. Craig Tracy paints stunning images on people's bodies before photographing them in unique poses. The resulting collection of masterpieces could be regarded as some of the best body painting in the world by an artist at the top of his game.

No one saw the truck drive off, it left the alley between the bank and another business. You could pick up the cash and no one would see you. What should you do?

Frugality Is A Given This Holiday Season Lean times demand creative ways to make merry: Be less lavish, shop early, haggle over prices, buy with cash, give heirlooms, make your own gifts and reuse decorations. Shopping early, leaving the credit cards at home and using only cash can help you save money. (Christopher Serra / For The Times) Andrea Chang November 1, 2009 The holiday shopping season is getting underway, but despite the not-so-gentle prodding of retailers and some economists, Americans are in no mood to overspend. ¶ Millions are still struggling with unemployment or reduced income. Others are concerned...

Week 8 Sun, Nov 01 Stadium Time (ET) Tickets Network DIRECTV SIRIUS Westwood One SEA @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX 711 157 (SEA) 91 (DAL) DEN @ BAL M&T Bank Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS 704 126 (DEN) 147 (BAL) MIA @ NYJ Giants Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets CBS 707 153 (MIA) 122 (NYJ) SF @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 1:00 PM Tickets FOX 710 156 (SF) 125 (IND) CLE @ CHI Soldier Field 1:00 PM Tickets CBS 706 108 (CLE) 121 (CHI) STL @ DET Ford Field 1:00 PM Tickets FOX 708 155 (STL) 130 (DET)...

BEIJING (AFP) - – Chinese meteorologists covered Beijing in snow Sunday after seeding clouds to bring winter weather to the capital in an effort to combat a lingering drought, state media reported. The unusually early snow blanketed the capital from Sunday morning and kept falling for half the day, helped by temperatures as low as minus 2 Celsius (29 Fahrenheit) and strong winds from the north, Xinhua news agency reported. Besides falling in the northeastern provinces of Liaoning and Jilin and the northern province of Hebei, the eastern port city of Tianjin also got its first snow of the autumn,...

Kabul government’s decision to reject bids from competitors in the U.S., Canada and other countries

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There's TRUE hope.

Longer Toes And Shorter Legs Make You A Faster Runner Having longer toes and shorter legs increases your chances of being a fast runner, claim scientists. By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent 30 Oct 2009 Researchers found that sprinters had 12 per cent longer toes than their slower counterparts of the same height. Researchers found that sprinters had 12 per cent longer toes - around half an inch on average - than their slower counterparts of the same height. However the lower legs of speedy runners were shorter - about six per cent shorter on average - than more sluggish members...

You did the right thing at the right moment. Thank you Dede.

Trick or Treat: Obamas Expect 2,000 Children at White House for Halloween [See Pic in URL of Michelle Obama] President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, invited more than 2,000 children to the White House on Saturday night for a Halloween party. 31 Oct 2009 Barack and Michelle Obama greet trick or treaters at the North Portico of the White House as they celebrate Halloween Photo: AFP/Getty The children, from Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, were to do their trick-or-treating on the most famous front porch in America, the North Portico. Later, in the East Room, the first couple were...

When did kids stop saying thank you for all the candy they're getting. I am running about 1 in 4 of the kids saying thank you, and I am not talking about the little ones either. Only about half are even saying trick or treat. I also saw some parents following the kids in their car, and I am on a small circle street. Are they just too lazy to walk with the kids?

Early Saturday morning, 7Online.com, the website for ABC's New York affiliate WABC-TV, reported the previous night's arrest of Jason Shih, an alleged campaign worker for Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) charged with "possession of a controlled narcotic and paraphernalia that is used for distribution." For some reason, although the headline "Corzine campaign worker arrested" shows up in a Google News search, the page is no longer available: "We are sorry, but the URL you requested could not be found. The page you are looking for may have been renamed, moved, or deleted." A search of "Jason Shih" and "Corzine" at 7Online.com...

the U.N.’s special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions, has warned the United States against striking terrorists from unmanned drones. “My concern is that these drones, these Predators, are being operated in a framework which may well violate international humanitarian law and international human rights law,”

What's your best/worst/scariest Halloween Story?

Last week, my Dell Inspiron laptop ingested a cup of coffee (with cream and sugar, of course) and I would appreciate any suggestions. At this point, while it does shut down frequently and sporadically during the boot process, it has gotten as far as the Vista login screen. (Many of the keys aren't responding so I can't log in.) Since so much of it is working, my thought is that a good internal cleaning to remove the coffee/cream/sugar gunk would be a good next step. Can anyone offer any guidance on disassembling this computer and how to best clean it...

Ok, too many sources to count say William Ayers is on the docket of visitors to the White House, BUT, we're to believe the collective lie that this ISN'T THE William Ayers unrepentent terrorist and influence in 0bama's life? Ok, who out there believes, "gullible", was left out of Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 2002 Edition? What a lie. Second part to kicking off this discussion is I've been wondering a while about the enigma named Soros. Without quoting Wikipedia, can anyone shed light on a few things: * Why does he hate Jews so much or appear to? What caused this?...

I've been receiving a lot of cute Halloween jokes and wonder if all you FReepers are getting them also.Here are a few that I like: "> "> "> ">

WASHINGTON -- It's the ultimate trick-or-treating treasure, that one house on the block that offers the coolest candy and surprises galore. This year it's the big gated place on Pennsylvania Avenue, No. 1600. There's no mailbox out front, but every little kid knows who lives there. Welcome to the White House, boys and girls. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama awaited more than 2,000 children Saturday night from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The kids were to get to do their trick-or-treating on the most famous front porch in America, the North Portico, with the Obamas...

I met another photographer on a forum, turns out he lives not far from the swamp. He rode over today and we went shooting. The tide wasn't really right, had to improvise and go looking for models. There is always something just waiting to be a picture!

The National Republican Congressional Committee will now be throwing its support to Hoffman, after endorsing Scozzafava and deriding the Conservative Party candidate in statements throughout much of the race.

“Microchip Implants Ready To Be Used With Swine Flu Vaccines - The Chip Is Located In The Tip Of The Needle”; … “Bird-Pig Flu, Desperate Military Weapon Against Americans”; “Injectable Microchips and Swine Flu Vaccinations; LIFE WITH BIG BROTHER; Next step in H1N1 scare: Microchip implants” … “The far left health care bill HR3200 is a non-discussed section titled National Medical Device Registry implantable device . Its at the end of the health care bill . Subtitle C-11 Sec 2521… The chip will be linked to database.”; … The leaders of the New World Order hope to be able to...

It is quite well known that Elvis enjoyed gospel music, and had first recorded songs in the genre in 1957, for the extended-play single Peace in the Valley. He would eventually record three full albums in the genre.

A New Jersy appeals court has concludedthat Americans have no Second Amendment right to buy a handgun