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This animated video, with a flowery and busy hummingbird scene has been created to inspire others to get busy for the Lord Jesus and what His will is for their lives. The Scriptures given are taken from the King James Version of the New Testament and the verses are Hebrews 11:6, Luke 2:49 and Romans 12:2. The music is an instrumental of the hymn, “I Need Thee Every Hour”.

Summary: AMAZING ANIMATION, Shame they wasted it on rank socialist agitprop

Click here: A Tribute to our flag (original lyrics by Katherine Lee Bates; music composed by Samuel A. Ward) O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for pilgrim feet Whose stern impassion’d stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness. America! America! God mend thine ev’ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law. O beautiful for heroes prov’d In liberating strife, Who more than...

INDEPENDENCE DAY–JULY 4TH, 2008 July 3rd, 2008 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, AMERICA! Click the link to hear Lee Greenwood’s tribute to our nation and to the men who died to keep it free, GOD BLESS THE USA, aka, PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN: http://www.sceniclasvegas.com/proud_to_be.html God Bless The USA If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life, And I had to start again with just my children and my wife, I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today, ‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away. I’m proud to be...

Yet another reason to vote for Senator John McCain. Former Hillary supporter, Barbra Streisand now endorses Barack Hussein Obama: http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/2008/07/01/barbra-streisand-backs-obama/. Add that endorsement to backing from pro-abortion groups, the LGBT (Lesbians, Gays, Bi-sexuals, Transgendered) lobby, Reverend "God Damn America" Wright, Tony (Criminal) Rezko, Bill (Terrorist) Ayers, and every left wing kooky group out there and it's become crystal clear to all but the terminally obtuse that this guy makes George McGovern look good! This election is developing into a test of H.L. Mencken's thesis that you can never go broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people. Should Obama ever...

The Conservative Human Blowtorch has inked an earth-shattering new contract worth more than 100 MILLION DOLLARS. That ought to make the liberals' heads explode.

Hi you music buffs out there - this time I want your views on one of the very greatest and most singular American guitarists. John Fahey. A self-made man if there ever was one, and superbly intelligent and poetic to boot. In the 1960s he started out with a self-financed private pressing LP about a fictitious blues legend, Blind Joe Death. There were 50 or 100 copies extant, depending on whom you consult. Needless to say it's the proverbial collector's item nowadays. Then a stream of great, contemplative, adventurous albums followed, many of them accompanied by fantastic, albeit spurious personal...

It is Sunday and I am in the mood to probe the interest at FR for one of America's all time greatest artists and more specifically, classical composers: Charles Ives. I learned about him via composer, lyricist, and Brian Wilson collaborator Van Dyke Parks (also a true American original). And my love has, since it began in 1990 or thereabouts, never diminished). I have all of his recorded works and would not want to single out one masterpiece, they're all great, with the possible exception of the First Symphony (mainly because there's still too much Schumann and Brahms in there,...

Since I've discovered WABC.com I listen to them all. No longer confined to the local yokels I can now hear Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham (where the hell IS she?), Mark Levin, Tammy Bruce, Curtis Sliwa, Don Imus, and Bruce Cunningham. Rush is, of course, the greatest, but he has one big glaring issue as I see it and at times, it gets old. Some of them have horrific lisps, some live decadent lifestyles, some have good reason to dislike McCain and one appears to have defected to Fox News. With pics and opinions.

NBC is abusing small children by using them for a "social experiment" and profit on a show airing on Wednesday's at 9 EDT/ 8 CDT beginning June 25 called "The Baby Borrowers" . On the program teenagers pretend to be the parents of babies by substituting for the babies' real parents. Dr. Jan Hunt director of the Natural Child Project says: "As a parent, child psychologist and family counselor, I am deeply concerned about the premise of your new show "The Baby Borrowers," and for the present and future emotional health of the babies and young children whose lives will...

This video is about a true story that happened in the late 60's. The song of the video played in Bluegrass Stile, "Precious Memories" sung with mixed artist unknown. My nephew Roy, spoke of in this video, a few years later, in the early 70's, went to be with his Lord Jesus. This video is dedicated in memory of my nephew, “Roy”.

For Christie Brinkley (pictured), apparently her anger at her husband is far more important than the welfare of her kids. Whereas most stars want their divorces private, she's fighting to keep it as public as possible. To be fair, it sounds like Brinkley certainly had reason to be mad at soon-to-be-ex-husband Peter Cook over his infidelities and the harm he caused to their marriage. But having now married and divorced four separate times, it's doubtful that Brinkley is going to be giving lectures on "Why It's Important to Make Your Marriage Work" or "How to Be a Good Wife" any...

Striped bikinis never go out of fashion. They are a classic, and ideal for a glamorous poolside look. Kelly Brock Kim Kardashian

I am really curious on this one. I became a fan in 1975, with 'Born To Run', and was dazzled by the force, power, Spector-like grandeur. It was the epitome of 'Americana' for me. I saw him live three times, last in 1987. However, my fandom abated around 1990 or so, but I kept following what he did. Uneven albums, band changes, divorce, a new and happy marriage. Like any other artist, he has his shortcomings, one of these being a tendency towards bombast, pathos, a bit too much of 'grandeur'. But I think he does have his heart in...

Take a break from Obamafest 2008, and dig on this stunning video I found on Youtube. This has always been one of my favorite songs, and she performs it beautifully live..

Comedian Al Franken, who is looking to unseat incumbent senator Norm Coleman (R-MN), has a problem with porn. Not ribald humor created by someone else that he downloaded to his computer in the privacy of his home, but material he created for public consumption. A former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, Franken wrote a 1,478-word article titled “Porn-O-Rama!” for the Y2K issue Playboy. Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson gives a pithy summary: [H]e enthuses that it is an "exciting time for pornographers and for us, the consumers of pornography." The Internet, he explains, is a "terrific learning tool. For example,...

Larry Sinclair held a press conference Wednesday to try to get the media to investigate his claims of a sexual liaison with Barack Obama, and drug use. These events occurred, allegedly in 1999. You can view the press conference here. And his original video here. Other videos and info can be found here and here. Many people in the media do not believe Larry to be credible because he has a past police record (from incidents that occurred 20+ years ago). People have ridiculed him and tried to discredit his story because he is on disability, which is due to...

We remember the speculation, that the July issue of Italian Vogue would have only black models, and feature only black women of arts and entertainment. These speculations turned out to be true, as Cathy Horyn from the New York Times has a story in today’s paper with details on the upcoming issue, interviews with people who worked on this project, and some pictures.

Both are movies involving the weaker as they strive to become stronger. One has a little girl trying to save her island and the other involves an overweight panda trying to save his land. "Kung Fu Panda" is a Dreamworks animated movie that challenges the imagination and "Nim's Island" is a charmer. Both movies are geared to children but this adult enjoyed them as well.

Some times people have bad hair days, but not Amy Winehouse! She has adventures with her hair every day. This time she went for the Marge Simpson look with her raised hair. She only forgot to color it in blue.

As noted yesterday, in Warner v. Cassin, the "making available" case that had been pending in Westchester, the RIAA voluntarily dismissed the case, giving no notice to the defendant's lawyer. Defendant's lawyer learned of it on June 11th, although it had been filed May 27th. Today, June 12th, defendant's lawyer learned that on June 4th the RIAA commenced yet another action against the same family over the same exact allegation of copyright infringement, this time suing "Does 1-4". The name of the new case is Warner v. Does 1-4. The RIAA did not disclose to the Court, in the new...

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View the video at this link, and be prepared to get very angry: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1329217643?bctid=1329232712 This is a public health issue. Send this link to everyone you know.

A former Gainesville radio personality, Elvis Presley backup singer and emcee at Lanierland Music Park in Cumming has died. Hugh Jarrett was the bass singer for Elvis Presley’s back up quartet, the Jordanaires from 1954 to 1958. Hugh’s voice can be heard on over 50 of Elvis’ recordings including the $10 million seller Don’t Be Cruel. During part of his career, when rock 'n' roll was in its heyday, Jarrett was a radio disc jockey, known as "Big Hugh Baby." That was when he was heard virtually coast-to-coast on WLAC in Nashville, Tennessee, and when he worked for WPLO in...

"What is the attitude of the DCFS when confronted with over 3,000 mistakes they made? Spokesman Kendall Marlowe 'acknowledged that mistakes are made, but he said the vast majority of people…were placed there properly… he declined further comment.'"The DCFS chief administrative law judge Meryl Paniak said, 'A lot of what happens at these hearings is it becomes a legal process, not… whether it happened or not, but whether enough evidence is presented.'"Not a hint of apology, not a whiff of promise to a better job. In one word, arrogant."Ned Holstein of Fathers & Families has an interesting post on a...

Today, at one past midnight, I have seen the latest Indiana Jones movie. Like many among you, I presume, I was a fan of that American raider travelling all over the world to look for treasures. A BIG warning : the latest Indy is absolutely AWFUL. This is the worst thing you can imagine. Actors are nuts, there are so many special effects even when Spielberg said he wouldn't use them, the screeplay is ridiculous. This is a nightmare, and I really encourage fans to boycott it. This is a shame, far away from the original Indiana Jones trilogy. Even...

With a white mop of hair, crisp button-down shirt and tie, fake eyelashes aside, Marc Jacobs is transformed into fabled pop art Andy Warhol in Interview magazine’s June-July double issue.

Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester attended the Christian Dior Cruise 2009 Collection last night and looked gorgeous in an emerald green Dior strapless dress.

Does anyone know whatever happened to Piccola Pupa...?

'ODE TO OBAMA'Written by: Publius IIRecitation: MineThere once was a man named Obama His life began with drama An African Muslim father An eccentric white mama Obama's white grandparents They gave him a charmed life Raised on the beaches of Hawaii Far from ghetto strife He went to private schools Fourteen thousand dollars a year Working-class white folks They were nowhere near He attended Columbia Then Harvard Law A very soft and liberal upbringing Something Americans eventually saw He then went to Chicago Nation of Islam, Farrakhan, Black Panthers and Jackson The only friends he made All from the extreme...

It appears somebody went through Free Republic and added all the best cartoons to his commentary about Sunday's talk shows. Very interesting points about Obama, Hillary, Reverend Wright, Iraq, Fox News, Howard Dean and the upcoming Dem primaries. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzzQPkdWgz4

"...I find this behavior more on the left than the right and it can be scientifically quantified. When given an intellectually superior argument to Socialism, Surrender, Race and class division, there tends to be a response from the underbelly of the left that is simply Thuggish, Orwellian and Disturbing. There are very few in this group that can give an intelligent rebuttal to any of my videos. Some resort to personal attacks, name calling and mocking of my style, when none of them make videos themselves and others just make threats of physical violence. There are dozens on the left...

"Geeks On Caffeine" has hit another home run with its ongoing series on how to spend your stimulus money! In previous cartoons, the main character Joe Black made it very clear that the money should be spent on a 100% American product, which in this case was a gun. But what happens if others follow his lead? Find out...

There are classy stars, and then there are the Media Whores. Kylie Minogue crosses the line in to whoredom posing as a not so lovely looking Geisha girl with a bad makeup job, or a middle age opera star in drag. At first we thought it was Marc Jacobs playing a trick on us...

Well, actually, maybe it would’ve been an “important” endorsement 25 years ago? This is video of James Duke Mason, son of 1980’s pop sensation Belinda Carlisle and former Reagan administration official Morgan Mason (who is the son of legendary actor James Mason) — telling the world that his Mom Belinda is endorsing Hillary Clinton! Heaven IS a Place on Earth, Hillary!

Here's a review of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" for the performance night of 4/21/08. We'll have reviews of the dances from the night, who got elimination and who might be next. What judge almost ruined it for one deserving dancer? Also we'll have a review of "The Bachelor London Calling" and Matt Grant's quest to find an American bride. Matt's going to be visiting his top four choices' home towns and families and we'll have all the scoop. Beginning with one of the most unattractive mothers of the would-be bride...EVER! All with pics and video you'll find nowhere else...

WEST COAST SPOILER AMERICAN IDOL-This post will go up right after the elimination for 4/23/08 is announced. The total will then be down to the TOP FIVE. The post will include a review for the Tuesday 4/22/08 performances and will have been written BEFORE the elimination round that my guesses, right or wrong, will be there for all the world to see. All with pics and video you'll find nowhere else on the Internet.

This video was arranged an animated to the song, Hallelujah, sung by: The Five Blind Boys of Alabama. The video pictures are of a Merlin falcon and its song, in autumn scenery, the background photo is of Butchart Gardens; Canada. Autumn is my favorite time of the year.

Once in a while I have to do an office clean up, and I always find a few of the odds and ends topic ideas that were ignored or ‘put aside for later’. Ones that usually were the beginnings of what became posted articles, some of which ended up focusing on a completely different issue than the original. I like to throw these leftovers together in a mix I like to call my Random Rants. Thanks in advance for helping me clean up around here…

Review of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars Performance Round aired 4/14/08 and who got eliminated the following Tuesday, 4/15/08. Plus "The Bachelor-London Calling" continues on as Matt Grant continues his quest to find an American wife. I’ve got a prediction. All with pics and video you’ll find nowhere else on the Internet.

WEST COAST SPOILER ALERT Immediately after the conclusion of the elimination show, around 10pm in the eve, 4/16/08, this Blog post will go up with the name of which of the remaining 7 would-be Idols got sent packing, along with a review of the performance show aired Tuesday, 4/15/08. All with pics and video you'll find nowhere else on the Internet.

-snip- I don’t think anything will ever top David Cook’s performance of “Billie Jean” but his take on “Always Be My Baby” was pretty special. It was an emotional performance for David whose brother, who is suffering from brain cancer, was in the audience tonight.

I'm black conservative singer/ songwriter Lloyd Marcus. Please view my music video tribute to Ronald Reagan. Feel free to post and pass on the link. http://lloydmarcus.net/ronnie/ronnie.html

WEST COAST SPOILER ALERT Immediately after the conclusion of the elimination show, around 10pm in the eve, this Blog post will go up with the name of which of the remaining 8 would-be Idols got sent packing, along with a review of the performance show aired Tuesday, 4/8/08. The review will be written BEFORE the elimination so I’ll probably, indeed will LIKELY be wrong with my predictions of who will be eliminated plus the bottom three as I ascertain. But I’ll risk it that my prognostication skills can be measured by yon readers. All with pics and video you'll find...

There's a real crowd at Radio City, complete with scalpers, and lines around the block for Elton John and the Clintons. Toward the back of one line: Frank Luntz, Lanny Davis, and Doug Schoen. ("I used to be in business with Mark Penn," Schoen joked.) Inside, Bill Clinton introduced his wife, thanked the packed house for contributions to keep the race going, and asked for more, to shouts of "We miss you, Bill." "If you know anybody who didn’t come here tonight who could send some money over the Internet …," he said. "What I want you to know is,...

Normally Wednesdays are elimination night on American Idol 2008 but this week the elimination will be on Thursday. Thus this Blog post will be a review of the "Dancing With the Stars" episode aired 4/7/08 and elimination round aired 4/8/08. Plus a Bachelor review, London is calling and Matt Grant sends more tearful women on their way. All with video and pics you'll find nowhere else on the Internet.

This is a political forum and really has not place for an out of place comment that I’m about to make, but I just have to say that tonight on American Idol I was watching a magic moment in Jason Castro who sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”. Don’t care how old or corny the Judy Garland classic is, this Castro kid did such a wonderful rendition of it that I just had to get my heart out of my throat and say this guy, well he really has a musical genius in him and I hope he takes the singing...

This Gospel song, Hallelujah, by the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, was arranged with the Lord’s creatures, scenic duck pictures.

This is a video of some of earth’s universe grandeur. The song is, God Is So Good, sung by children. The pictures and images were taken by Hubble telescope and the last image is called the Cat’s Eye Nebula.