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We've all goofed up and flubbed up things we've previously done time and again. It turns out the root of these brain farts may be a special kind of abnormal brain activity that begins up to 30 seconds before a mistake even happens. The solution to such screw-ups could be a kind of mind-reading hat, a device to predict and even prevent mindless errors that can threaten lives. When people blunder after performing the same task over and over, scientists had suspected that such lapses were due to momentary hiccups in concentration. Still, little was known about what the brain...

A Benton County judge has apologized for telling a woman with cancer to take a knitted cap off her bald head or leave his courtroom. "Words can't express how sorry I am," Judge Holly Hollenbeck told the Herald on Monday, a few hours after he spoke with Bev Williams by phone and offered an unconditional apology. Williams, 43, said the District Court judge told her the no-hat rule would no longer apply in his courtroom, but that his apology had nothing to do with the criticism he had drawn for his comments to her on Friday. Williams, who lost her...

Country music star, Toby Keith, speaks on-air during an interview on Armed Forces Network Iraq’s Freedom Radio at the Combined Press Information Center Tuesday. Keith’s visit to Baghdad is part of his fifth United Service Organizations (USO) tour. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Carl N. Hudson, Combined Press Information Center. BAGHDAD — Country music star, Toby Keith, visited troops stationed in Baghdad Tuesday.Singing songs and playing guitar are a few things Keith, an Oklahoma native, does quite well. Visiting troops in combat is another activity he takes pride in.Keith’s visit to Baghdad is part of his fifth United Service Organizations...

AbstractAmong a fringe community of paranoids, aluminum helmets serve as the protective measure of choice against invasive radio signals. We investigate the efficacy of three aluminum helmet designs on a sample group of four individuals. Using a $250,000 network analyser, we find that although on average all helmets attenuate invasive radio frequencies in either directions (either emanating from an outside source, or emanating from the cranium of the subject), certain frequencies are in fact greatly amplified. These amplified frequencies coincide with radio bands reserved for government use according to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Statistical evidence suggests the use of...

(Sprague-WTNH) _ The bitter cold weather we're expecting tonight will give some students in Sprague an extended weekend, and students in Bridgeport and Ridgefield an extra hour to get ready for school. School officials in Sprague have canceled class on Friday. There's only one school in this district. It's the Sayles School at 25 Scotland Road in Baltic, a pre-K through 8th grade school. According to the Sprague superintendent's office, school was canceled because of the cold wind chill, and officials don't want children standing at the bus stop to be exposed to frost bite. St. Joseph's school in Baltic...

We have had a slight adjustment in the plans for the 5PM Saturday, April 22nd Meeting of the Heart of Texas Chapter of FreeRepublic.com. Our get-together will now be held at Kreuz's BBQ at 619 N. Colorado St. in Lockhart, Texas(25 miles SE of Austin and 35 miles NE of New Braunfels). Kreuz's BBQ is directly off of 183. Since we have a BBQ Controversy over who had the better BBQ in Lockhart, we have decided to switch to Kreuz's because of the facilities which include a separate meeting room and better bathrooms. For all of you investigative folks, here's...

Shhhhh.... If they ever find out that the GOVERNMENT is behind this, we Freepers are RUINED ! So don't tell anyone who doesn't know BOTH the passwords! HEY! . . . who are YOU????????? go go gooo goodbye! I wasn't here! You don't know my name. I'm leaving! Don't read the link!

Abstract Among a fringe community of paranoids, aluminum helmets serve as the protective measure of choice against invasive radio signals. We investigate the efficacy of three aluminum helmet designs on a sample group of four individuals. Using a $250,000 network analyser, we find that although on average all helmets attenuate invasive radio frequencies in either directions (either emanating from an outside source, or emanating from the cranium of the subject), certain frequencies are in fact greatly amplified. These amplified frequencies coincide with radio bands reserved for government use according to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Statistical evidence suggests the use...

If your ears are burning it's said someone is talking about you, but Australian scientists say its more likely you're having a brainwave. Two researchers in Canberra have developed a high-tech hat that monitors brain activity via changes in ear temperature -- offering a cheap way to assess risks for patients ahead of brain surgery. By plugging the converted hard hat into a patient's ears researchers can measure tiny changes in eardrum temperature caused by an increased flow of blood to the side of the brain used to concentrate on a task. "If an area of the brain is more...

The Fishing Hat Bandit's run appears to be done. FBI Special Agent Paul McCabe said that, based on the investigation to date, evidence has been developed that allegedly ties John Whitrock to multiple bank and credit union robberies in the Twin Cities area. While declining to elaborate, McCabe said, "We are confident that the suspect known as the Fishing Hat Bandit is no longer a threat to the banking community." McCabe wouldn't say how many robberies the FBI suspects Whitrock of committing or whether his girlfriend, with whom he shares a townhouse in Burnsville, had a role in any of...

I saw a pic of Kerry wearing a cowboy hat online somewhere. It might have been on the Drudge Report, I don't know. Anyone know where it is? I could really use it right now. Thanks.

Kerry's Secret Plan Sounding a heck of a lot like a guy who's spent too much time under a foil hat, John Kerry made the following statements during interviews on television talk shows recently: "I will have significant, enormous reduction in the level of troops," said John Kerry on ABC's "This Week... I know what we have to do in Iraq."... "I've been involved in this for a long time, longer than George Bush. I've spent 20 years negotiating, working, fighting for different kinds of treaties and different relationships around the world. I know that as president there's huge...

Hope everyone had a good weekend. Here in Houston, we hosted a Freeper party on Saturday as the Jim Robinson tour paid us a visit. The party went well, aided by live thread, live food (crawfish, at least until it was cooked), and web cam. We are all partied out. Time to go back to work. Kitty also had a good time at party. These pictures prove it. No Cooking Necessary, Like My Food Fresh. Temperature is 95 F; Go Ahead, Squirt Me Human !! All Your Crawfish Is Belong To Us !! That Was Some Party – Nap Time...

Free Republic Freedom Tour 2004 Houston, Texas Saturday June 12, 2004     LIVE THREAD!        WEB CAM!     Click here for the FReeperCam pageThen come back here for live actionAnd photos added all day

The Houston Area Texans ChapterofThe FreeRepublic Network Is having a birthday party! When: Saturday, February 7th, 2004 ~ 5:00 pmWhere: Cabo ~ 419 TravisHow: METRORail Come celebrate two years of FReeper fun! In December 2001 five FReepers had an almost secret meeting and agreed to form a new Houston area Chapter. On January 19, 2002 we had our first meeting of the newly formed Chapter.The past 2 years we have FReeped, worked elections, attended the Texas GOP convention, had some wonderful days at the range, joined in some great rallies and enjoyed each others company.   We stood up...

FReep the Texas Democrats Have you took all you can take and you can't takes no more? Let's let the Texas Democrats know that we don't want them holding the entire State of Texas hostage just because they can't have their way."If the measures which have been pursued are approved by the majority, it is the duty of the minority to acquiesce and conform." --Thomas Jefferson to William Duane, 1811For discussing specifics I have opened a forum area at our Chapter web site (see the "Texas Democrats Run Like Diarrhea" section). If you want to be actively involved in...

Houston Chapter MeetingSaturday, July 26, 2003 ~ 3:00 p.m. The Houston Area Texans Chapter of the Free Republic Network will hold it's next meeting Saturday, July 26 at 3:00 p.m. The location is Captain's Gulf Coast Seafood, 2934 W Sam Houston Pkwy S. ( Map )The meeting agenda has not been set yet so this thread is a good place to toss out ideas for items we need to cover.We will be collecting donations to support FreeRepublic, The FreeRepublic Network and our own Chapter, so bring some cash. Be cool like Sailor Moon - Wear your HAT shirt!  The...

Pending calls for special sessions by Governor Perry, the 78th session of the Texas Legislature became history on Monday, 2 June 2003. Several issues were left on the table including school funding via Robin Hood, property tax relief, tort reform, and congressional redistricting. Since the democrats lost control of the Texas House in 2002, they were not interested seeing the legislature address congressional redistricting, since they would not control the process. Note that the maps drawn in 2001 by a judge was meant as temporary. The trip by 51 of the Texas democrats to Ardmore, Oklahoma prevented a quorum, which...

Latest meeting of the Houston Area Texans (H.A.T.) FR Chapter was held earlier today at Floyd's Cajun Kitchen. Eleven members were in attendance. Bobbyd Dix Eaker Flyer Humblegunner Jimhines Liberty PetroniDE RikaStrom Stevie_d_64 1 New Member (did not get his screen name) A group of democrats (named the Chicken "D's") went AWOL during the legislative session preventing a re-map of congressional boundaries in Texas originally drawn by a three judge panel. Stevie_d_64 received information regarding a celebration of these democrats and plans are in works to "Freep the Chickens". The event will be held next Saturday (7 June 2003) at...

<p>The Houston Area Texans Chapter of the Free Republic Network will hold what may be our FReep of the Year.</p> <p>The Harris County Democratic Party is throwing a welcome home rally for the Texas Democrats that trashed the Constitution and screwed Texans out of their deserved representation.</p> <p>We MUST let these Democrats know that Texans DO NOT support their perfidious activity.</p>

Houston Chapter MeetingSaturday, May 31, 2003 ~ 3:00 p.m. The Houston Area Texans Chapter of the Free Republic Network will hold it's next meeting Saturday, May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The location is Floyd's Cajun Kitchen, 1200 Durham. ( Map )FREE CRAWFISH!!**For everyone that wears a Houston Area Texans T-shirtOrder today to be sure you have yours in time!   The Houston Area Texans A FreeRepublic Network Chapter

NOTICED A Hat That's Way Cool. Unless, of Course, It's Not. By JULIA CHAPLIN Nathan Ellis, a 26-year-old publicist with spikey black hair, remembers the exact moment trucker hats really started to annoy him. It was at a party in a Lower East Side bar in February given by the owners of Colette, a Paris boutique. "I scanned the room and I could count 30 or 40 hipsters wearing trucker hats," Mr. Ellis said. "You could have closed your eyes and thrown a stick and hit a dozen foam caps at any given point of the night." Anthony Natiello, with...

Houston Leftists Planning to be "Phony Freepers". Here is the e-mail received in un-edited form. Thread to be saved just in case any association between these people and "Real Freepers" is attempted. ----------------------------------------------------- MOCK COUNTER RALLY May 9th across from those pesky peaceniks at Mecom Fountain. http://users.ev1.net/~seektress/morewar.htm check this link to see what it's about and get great slogans. May 9th, Have the usual vigil suspects with mock counters across the streets. Make your own big, readable sign and just show up between 5:00-8:00 May 9th. Here are some more slogans I came up with. Feel free to use them....

BBQ Cookoff this Saturday!South Belt Spectacular BBQ Cook OffSaturday April 26 ~ Opens 8:00 a.m.   One of the Houston Chapter's newest and most lively members, Stevie_D_64, is a member of an up and coming barbeque team known as the Texas Rustlers. They are competing in a cookoff this Saturday, April 26. The cookoff is to raise funds for the South Belt  4th of July fireworks show.The food, fun and festivities are at El Franco Lee Park, 9400 Hall Road, near the South Belt and Blackhawk. There will be plenty of activities for the little kids and for the...

Today about 400 people attended the Galveston County Rally for America. This event took place at the VFW #6378 at the intersection of Hwy 3 and Hughes Road in Dickinson, TX. Another beautiful day for a rally (sorry to all you people up North still freezing) with temperatures in the low 70's with gusty winds. Once again, members from the Houston Chapter of FreeRepublic (H.A.T.) attended to show our support. Our featured sign was the "We Support Our Troops" banner, along with a small handful of yard signs showing support for President Bush and our Troops. Most of signs shown...

Meeting Minutes - Houston (H.A.T.) FR Chapter Date: Saturday, 12 April 2003 - 3:00 PM Time: 3:00 PM Place: Residence of PetroniDE Ten members of the H.A.T. FR Chapter, including one new and "FR nameless" member met earlier today at the residence of one of our members. The meeting started with the pledge of allegiance and then "got down to business". List of members in attendance. Allegra Dix Eaker Humblegunner IAmRight PetroniDE RikaStrom Stevie_d_64 TexasCowboy 1 New Freeper (name T.B.A.) 1) Stevie_d_64 is on a BBQ team with a cookoff scheduled for Saturday, 26 April 2003. The chapter took up...

<p>We we hold our Chapter's April meeting this Saturday, April 12, 2003. Meeting time is 3:00 p.m. and will be held at the home of PetroniDE. Contact him or Flyer for directions.</p> <p>Our Saturdays have been busy with FReeps and rallies supporting our troops and we have missed a couple of meetings. We have a lot of great new folks and we look forward to sitting down and getting to know you better.</p> <p>If you plan to attend this meeting please let us know so we can order the ribeyes and shrimp.</p>

Today ten members and lurkers from the Houston Chapter of FR (H.A.T.) gathered for another show of support of our troops, our country, and our President. Today's event was familiar surroundings for many of them, as the place was the Galleria, site of many Election 2000 Freeps. We regret to inform our freezing friends up North, but with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80's, winter has finally left Houston for good. The featured sign was again the "We Support Our Troops" banner, but other "Support Our Troops" and U.S. Flags of various size were also present. Also present...

HOUSTONSUPPORTS OUR TROOPSMINI-RALLYWestheimer at Post OakSaturday, April 5, 2003 ~ 1:00 p.m. Come celebrate the rescue of POW Jessica Lynch and show our unending support for our Troops! In a switch from our recent counter-actions to the Anti-Americans at Mecom Fountain we will set the agenda because We Own The Streets!Bring your flag and Pro-America signs!You can make the sign below from any color printer. Download this PDF file. It prints on 4 pages. Trim the overlap and tape to stiff cardboard or foamcore. The finished sign is about 16" X 20"We will meet at the southwest corner of...

HOUSTONSUPPORTS OUR TROOPSFriday, March 28, 2003 We made our semi-regular Friday trip to Mecom Fountain to again be the voice of the MAJORITY of America. FReepers present were Flyer, Humblegunner, PetroniDE and stevie_d_64.Stevie D and I arrived early before the Communist dupes arrived and took up a spot by the fountain. News 24 was on the scene and Steve gave an interview. (I haven't seen it yet) Soon we were overcome by the naive peaceniks and decided to separate from them for clarity.We were soon joined by Humblegunner and Petroni in the spot we have used before on the...

While listening to the Pat Gray show this morning (11 March 2003) on KPRC (950-AM, Houston), he mentioned that there will be a Pro-America Rally in The Woodlands, TX on Saturday, 15 March 2003. This rally was also announced on the Chris Baker show during his afternoon show. Based on the radio announcements and some e-mail correspondence, this is the latest information I have. Location: North Shore Park, The Woodlands, TX Date: Saturday, 15 March 2003 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Keynote Speaker: Kevin Brady, U.S. Congressman (8th-TX) I suspect that Pat Gray and/or Chris Baker will mention this...

GreenPeace Costs Houstonians Thousands The major media may have a different slant, but when I saw the manpower that it took to arrest the Greenpeace protesters at DOW in Houston today one thing that made my blood boil was how much it was costing Houstonians to arrest these domestic terrorists.I don't know if I saw all the protesters but there were two chained to a rear gate a three more that had blocked a driveway with a truck and somehow secured their hands inside barrels.I hope the City of Houston recovers the cost of the operation to arrest these protesters....

HOUSTONSUPPORTS OUR TROOPSFriday, March 7, 2003 - 4:00 to 7:00 Join us this Friday at Mecom Fountain, where Montose meets Main, and show your support for our troops. Come any time from 4 o'clock on. Bring your flag!The anti-war (anti-American) gang holds a vigil here every Friday and we have met them before and intend to continue to show our support for our troops and President Bush.Following our rally we will have a hospitality hour to meet and greet our many new members. (venue to be announced)Street parking can be found just to the south of the fountain.  ...

The Houston Area TexansHouston Chapter of FreeRepublic.comand theFreeRepublic Network HOUSTONFREEPS the AIRWAVESTuesday, March 4, 2003 Houston Area Texans members Dix and Allegra represented our FreeRepublic Network Chapter for the second time on a local access television program.In a conservative vs liberal debate format, host Glenn Urbach was joined by attorney/activist Terry O'Roarke to counter Dix and Allegra.Houston FReepers Dix and AllegraHost Glenn UrbachAttorney Terry O'RoarkeBefore the discussion of the possibility of war was begun the host started with a bashing of  FreeRepublic, taking thread quotes out of context, and questioned the image below that is on our Chapter web...

It seems a lot of people, Freepers and just ordinary Americans alike, are sick and tired of the lies and propaganda that the anti-American crowd has been forcing down the throats of the American people. In a rally earlier today at Jones Plaza, located in downtown Houston, TX, a crowd estimated at over 10,000 people showed their appreciation for their President, their freedom, and the brave people (i.e. the military) that protect it. Before I begin the rally recap, special kudos to talk radio station KPRC (950-AM) for organizing and sponsoring this rally; in less than two weeks, they lined...

Chris Baker just announced that House Majority Leader Tom DeLay will be at our Houston Rally for America Saturday. noon - 2 Jones Plaza March 1 Houston

As the United States and the "coalition of the willing" draws ever closer to war against the terrorist supporting nation of Iraq, resistance by the "UN coalition of weasels" continues to provide Freeping opportunities. Another opportunity to Freep in support of President Bush, our troops, and the "coalition of the willing" was taken advantage of earlier today. This opportunity was in San Antonio, TX in front of the famous Alamo, one of our great monuments to freedom. This Freep was different, as it was a "Pro-America Rally" compared to the more familiar counter-protesting of the leftists. Another contrasting feature is...

This afternoon four members of the Houston Area Texans Free Republic Chapter confronted and provided counterpoint to a group of liberal America haters. At Mecom Fountain, a prominant public spot in Houston, numerous liberal demonstrators have been for many weeks now opposing war with Iraq and the liberation of Iraq's citizens. We got tired of that. Here we see the pacifists, waiting for an opportunity to hug one another and sing a jolly song, nothing bad ever happens which can't be solved with a jolly song.The pacifists had a good vantage point and everyone got to see them.. Unfortunately, FReepers...

Glenn Beck, who is a nationally syndicated talk show host is announcing several "Rallies for America". Today on his website, he announced the first two, including one in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, 1 March 2003. See the linked URL for latest information.

Iraq will not disarm unless forced and the United Nations will not enforce its own resolutions. Since Iraq will not disarm voluntarily, it is now up to the United States and the "coalition of the willing" to disarm Iraq. Despite overwhelming evidence that Saddam Hussein will not voluntarily disarm, large groups of "anti-Americans" demonstrated throughout the world against the United States. One of these protests occurred in Houston, TX. Despite threatening weather early, the skies cleared by noon and the "anti-war" protest occurred under sunny skies with temperature around 70 degrees. The "anti-American" gathering was huge (about 3000-4000). About 40...

Join the Houston Area Texans FreeRepublic Chapter Today! The Houston Area TexansHouston Chapter of FreeRepublic.comand theFreeRepublic Network  November Meeting ReminderSaturday, November 16, 2002 3:00 p.m. Our regular monthly meeting has been scheduled for November 16 at Strack Farms Restaurant5707 Louetta, Spring, Texas 77379( Between Kuykendahl & Stuebner-Airline Rd.)(281) 376-0901 MAP  

The latest meeting of the HAT FR Chapter was held earlier today (Saturday 21 September). Due to craving by some members for pizza, the meeting was held at the S. Heights location of Star Pizza. Nine members attended the meeting where several items were discussed. With less than six weeks until election day, the fall elections dominated the discussion. COB1 will contact representatives of HCRP regarding organization of volunteer efforts. In conjunction with those efforts, a meeting will be held at the I-10/Kirkwood location of IHOP on Wednesday, 25 September 2002 at 7:00 pm. Several members are election judges and...

<p>BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) -- A man who publicly confronted astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin over whether he actually went to the moon said that the Apollo 11 hero almost sent him into space with a punch to the jaw.</p> <p>Bart Sibrel, an independent filmmaker from Nashville, Tennessee, said he was trying to conduct an ambush interview with Aldrin outside a hotel in Beverly Hills when the astronaut punched him and ran away.</p>

The next meeting of the H.A.T. FR Chapter is Saturday, 17 August 2002 at 3:00 PM. Place CatBirds 1336 Westheimer Houston, TX Preliminary Agenda 1. Victory 2002 (Election Training Report) 2. Latest on FRIVA 3. *** Confidential *** 4. PalTalk / E4 Discussion 5. *** Confidential *** 6. New Business

Houston Area Texans (H.A.T.) FreeRepublic Chapter Meeting Minutes and Summary Location: Catbirds Date: Saturday, 20 July 2002 Time: 3:00 PM List of Attendees: AntiVenom Beerslinger (PhilKap) Bobbyd Chad_dimple (IMRight) Dix Eaker East Forker Flyer Humblegunner Margie OllieMB PetroniDE RikaStrom TheMom Item 1: FRIVA - Free Republic National Convention At present, no members of H.A.T. are planning to attend FRIVA. It is still not too late to register, so if people are interested, please research the threads on FR relating to FRIVA. Item 2: Collection for Flood Victim (Texana_Red) - H.A.T. collected $300. Motion was made and passed to send...

Houston Area Texans (H.A.T.) FreeRepublic Chapter Meeting Minutes and Summary Location: The Mucky Duck Date: Saturday, 15 June 2002 Time: 3:00 PM List of Attendees: Beerslinger Bobbyd Chad_dimple Dix Flyer Humblegunner OllieMB PetroniDE Item 1: FRIVA - Free Republic National Convention (DETAILED INFORMATION) - Location: Treasure Island Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. - Dates of Conference: August 16-18, 2002. - Cost of conference is $169.00. Cost covers party on Friday evening, all conference seminars on Saturday, and awards dinner. - Rooms reserved for chapter meetings on Sunday. - Hotel rooms are $99 per night, double occupancy - Conference prices quoted...

The end of another school year, the beginning of commencement ceremonies. That means speakers of all occupations giving commencement speeches that most people forget within a couple of days. This afternoon at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, Former President George H.W. Bush gave the commencement address at the University of St. Thomas. Former presidents giving commencement speeches is nothing new; However, despite being nearly ten years removed from elected office, there are people (leftists, socialists, anti-capitalists, etc.) who still despise this man and demonstrated against his presence in front of the convention center. Members of the...

Houston FReepers, Agenda For March HAT Meeting Saturday, March 16th 3:00 PM - ~6:00 PM At Star Pizza 140 South Heights Blvd (713) 869-1241 - Meeting called to order - Pledge of Allegiance - Introduction of any new members in attendance - Old Business: 1. Vote on whether or not to table the retification of draft chapter Bylaws until a defined period, while the chapter decides on bylaw changes resulting in a new draft bylaws to be voted upon at a future meeting. 2. Definition and vote on interim rules for conducting an election of chapter officers (election rules to...