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Anybody listening to Hannity right now? Minority Leader Boehner is on right now. He is pathetic and shows why the GOP is going to be in the minority for a very long time.

As Shania Twain copes with her sudden split with the support of family and friends in her native Canada, sources close to the singer say she is reeling from a double betrayal – not only by her husband of 14 years, music producer Robert "Mutt" Lange, but by a woman she considered a close friend. Lange's relationship with Marie-Anne Thiébaud, 37, a longtime secretary and house manager at Twain and Lange's estate in Switzerland, was behind the breakup, say several sources familiar with the situation

This is an animated video thread revealing a magnificent moment of a humming bird’s view amidst a flowerily scene, also sounds of many wild birds singing their songs. May you be blessed in viewing!

One day's obituaries reveal the blind spots of the opinion establishment. On the day of the California primary, an all-but-meaningless election with record-low turnout, two famous men died, both in their early 80s. One was Edmund Muskie, former senator, briefly secretary of state, and the candidate wistful Democrats like to imagine might have been their 1972 nominee if not for a dirty trick and tears in the snow. (They forget, conveniently, that McGovernites had engineered the delegate-selection rules.) Muskie's obituary took 82 column inches in The Washington Post, 84 in The New York Times. The other man--eulogized in a mere...

America has been greatly blessed by God and has stood as the greatest country in the history of the world for over 200 years. America has many foreign and domestic enemies that are seeking her destruction. This thread is a daily call and reminder for people of faith who believe in God and in the power of prayer to make a commitment to intercede for America at this critical time in her history. 2 Chronicles 7:14if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then...

Officials at a Texas high school have promised new yearbooks before the seniors graduate. About 30 pictures in the McKinney High yearbook were doctored. School administrators said they're appalled by the changes, which include putting one girl's head on what appears to be a blurred nude body. Officials said other changes include head and body switching, neck stretching and one girl whose arm is missing.

We just got back from the graduation ceremony for the 2008 class from USU (The Uniform Services University {for health sciences}). My kid is now a M.D. The same kid that lost her lunchboxes, forgot books needed for homework, and kept a half full Thermos of rotten milk over Easter vacation. She’s now ready to heal. She has changed immensely, it’s interesting to me when she looks at me with her ‘Doctor Eyes’ when she says “howz it going dad?” Their graduation ceremony was held at the “Daughters of the American Revolution” hall in Washington D.C.. The Marine Corps band...

I've used photobucket extensively to post images on FR. Now my images show up on FR on my computer but not to any of the other freepers. Anyone having the same trouble or know what is going on.Just so ya'll know...I know I am doing everything right to post.

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 snip... If we had a dollar for every thumbs up during a weeklong test drive, we'd have the down payment for one of the 6,400 2008 Challenger SRT8s to be built. Sadly, however, all are spoken for. The car is sold out, unless you bid on one of a couple dozen some dealers are offering on eBay for up to $25,000 over sticker. After a 35-year absence, Challenger has returned, an update of the muscle car that debuted in the fall of 1969 for a five-year run before high insurance rates and demands for greater fuel...

The airport serving the southern coastal city of Kristiansand wasn't among those hit by Norway's recent airport strike, but it was nonetheless disrupted on Tuesday – by a moose running along the runway. A moose almost seemed ready for take-off at Kristiansand's airport on Tuesday. Airport workers assigned to precisely those functions held by striking colleagues at other airports had to scramble to get the moose away from the runway at Kristiansand’s airport at Kjevik. The moose "looked a bit panicky, and I can understand that very well," Rune Solnørdal, who managed to snap a few photos of the galloping...

My wife told me this morning that she heard that the reason Obama had 75,000+ people at that rally is because a rock band was there. Does anyone know where I can get a link to that story?

THIS DAY IN CIVIL WAR HISTORY May 21st 1861: •Confederate Gen. John Magruder takes command of Confederate forces at Yorktown, VA. • The Confederate ship James Guy is captured by the USS Pocahontas near Machdoc Creek, VA. 1862: • With his army nearing the gates of Richmond, Union Gen. George McClellan calls for reinforcements under the belief that he is outnumbered. 1863: • Confederate Gen. Joseph Johnston orders Gen. Franklin Gardner to evacuate his troops from Port Hudson, LA in order for them to aid the besieged Confederate forces at Vicksburg, MS....an order that Gen. Gardner refuses. • Yazoo...

I just turned on the TV and saw the Obamanation and his speech. Folks, chills are going up my spine, and my stomach is turning. This guy poses a danger to our future and my child's future. He wants to force the productive in society to turn over their energies to the lazy. He wants to suck up to the nations that sponsor terrorism. He is sickening, and, I have to say...worse than the Clintons. I had to turn it off. I have been among those who have ripped into John McCain, and GOD knows I have big time differences...

Jessica Alba, who is pregnant with her first child, married long time boyfriend Cash Warren on Monday, her publicist said. Alba, 27, best-known for her roles in the TV drama "Dark Angel" and the movie "Fantastic Four," announced she was engaged last year. The baby is expected in the early summer of 2008.

Hello Freepers: I am about to be laid off from work. I had an interview last week but it went to an insider. More job applications are in the works. Hopefully something comes up. Could you guys say a few prayers for me? Thank you so much!!

Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them. Have you ever wondered why, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, we still have deficits? Have you ever wondered why, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, we still have inflation and high taxes? You and I don’t propose a federal budget. The president does. You and I don’t have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The House of Representatives does. You and I don’t write the tax code, Congress does. You and I don’t set...

I'm going to be in St. Louis on business at the end of July. I will be going to Ranken Technical College for a week of training. Any advice on areas to avoid, areas to be sure and see (the arch I assume)? I was thinking of staying near Union Station, good idea or bad? I'm a small town southern boy, who hasn't done a lot of traveling. I'm outta here for now but will check back in tonite or first thing tomorrow. Thanks, FL_Native

The Supreme Court upheld criminal penalties Monday for promoting child pornography. The court, in a 7-2 decision, brushed aside concerns that the law could apply to mainstream movies that depict adolescent sex, classic literature or innocent e-mails that describe pictures of grandchildren. The ruling upheld part of a 2003 law that also prohibits possession of child porn. It replaced an earlier law against child pornography that the court struck down as unconstitutional. The law sets a five-year mandatory prison term for promoting, or pandering, child porn. It does not require that someone actually possess child pornography. Opponents have said the...

Recently received this picture from my brother who is in the oil "bidness". Not something you want to see at night when the lightening flashes.