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It was the typical down the middle stuff from President Obama in his Presidential address tonight, where despite an obvious recognition of the history of events as always, the 44th executive chief continued to protect the previous Administration's screw ups and not tell the full narrative to the America public about our dumb wars. Maybe the most salient moment of the address did not stem from talk about Iraq or relating its cost to how it has contributed greatly to our current pathetic economical situation. Rather, the comments he made on Afghanistan in regards to "conditions on the ground" being the bases on how fast the troop withdrawal will be is the one that should raise the most eyebrows in my mind. It is the typical safe centrist crap answer, where we are beholden to the military complex no matter what. "Conditions on the ground" for withdrawal in Afghanistan could easily mean just a few troops leaving at a very slow pace. This will certainly give a s...

While the site hasn't been active today, here is what has transpired in the major headlines today. I'm not one to follow polls vigorously, but some of them you just can't ignore. This Gallup poll of registered voters (the one that is much more accurate than the antiquated "likely voter" model) is not very good news for the Democratic Party and voter enthusiasm . The ACLU has a powerful vote on the lawsuit to stop Obama's assassination plan: Where in the hell is Jerry Brown ? This guy is more invisible than Adam Smith's hand. 75% of US cases at Guantanamo Bay on suspected terrorists have been defeated . "What a surprise" when someone gets a fair trial down there....what a surprise. They all want their Nevada man, including Joey Lie, to stay at the head of the House of Lords . Certainly not one of Rick Sanchez's finer moments . Goodness gracious, what was he thinking there? And if they get some power again, guess what they are...

The 2010 US Open has already commenced so far, as here is live coverage of the tournament. While it would be a surprise if the likes of Federer, Nadal, Murray or even both Roddick and Djokovic fail to win the title on the men's side, the women's field does provide a very wide open feel with Serena Williams' freak injury caused by a beer bottle. With how the draw has worked out, Caroline Wozniacki is snake bitten by drawing Maria Sharapova in the 4th round, while Kim Clijsters really should have a free run to at least the semis before she plays Victoria Azarenka (unless Venus Williams somehow shows ominous form, something really unlikely considering her time off and non clinical showings at the Grand Slams this year.) Jankovic is off form, Dementieva's week in New Haven a few days ago signifies her struggles, and Kuznetsova is Kuznetsova. At fortnight's conclusion, regretfully, I think the Shriester that is Sharapova will take home her 4th Grand Slam (provides...

It's been a few days of other issues and just trying to get some life things in order. But the site is back after a few days of little to no activity.

Luda..... .....De La Soul:

"Hey D.J. won't you play my song, ON, and ON, and ON, and ON!" Your late Flashback Friday selection for the week from 1993, it's "Hey Mr. DJ!" from Zhane!

Little colored boy and girl, you are too dark to be our middle school class President , even in the year 2010 of our first black President. Another great moment in "post racial America", brought to you by the state of Mississippi and this school titled Nettleton Middle School. Thankfully, the long time policy had the needed change . A needed change deep in our "post racial society."

This is amazing : EMBED-Mario Kart Bike Lane Prank - Watch more free videos Goodness, these laws are not just dumb, but just outright weird , including this: In Southington, Connecticut, the sale of silly string is banned. Why? Because about 15 years ago, a group of kids sprayed a police officer with silly string. Seriously. The largest hailstorm ever recorded . Teens have replaced sleeping for texting , what a surprise Washington Post!

Positive ads don't get any better than this: Mother of a child: "They wanted to close our schools. They didn't care what happened to us or our children." The camera then goes to a close-up of a child asking, "Where am I going to go if they close my school?" Back to the mother, who says, "I didn't have an answer for her." Grayson: "My five children go to public school right here in Orlando. I fought for $200 million to save our schools for them and for all of us." Children: Alan Grayson saved our schools." Close: "I'm Alan Grayson, and I improved this message." What more could be said about the messages this ad elicits to the public, especially Grayson "swing" district? It clearly displays the political figure on the side of the people he represents, and doesn't throw an assortment of accomplishments and facts in a half-minute span. Not that accurate information about a politician's record...

The most low budget video for a supposed rising and establish artist/ Man, no wonder why the director was pissed:

After placing himself at the top of the always competitive most chauvinist Republican nutcase list yesterday , the "tits" man shows penitence . Alan Simpson apologized Wednesday for describing Social Security as "a milk cow with 310 million tits!" in an email to OWL executive director Ashley Carson. Simpson's apology comes as pressure is mounting on the former Wyoming Senate Republican to resign his co-chairmanship of President Obama's deficit commission, which is considering cuts to Social Security. The National Organization for Women called on him to step down Wednesday. "Alan Simpson is not fit to lead the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform," said NOW President Terry O'Neill in a statement to HuffPost. "The ugliness of his disrespect for women is matched only by his dogged determination to dismantle Social Security by cutting benefits or increasing the retirement age. The National Organization for Women urges P...

Photo from Getty Images Peter Crouch had a hat trick to help send Tottenham to an emphatic 4-0 over Young Boys, 6-3 on final aggregate . Uruguay World Cup star Luiz Suarez 43th minute goal was a key event in Ajax 2-1 win over Dynamo Kiev to advance 3-2 on aggregate. Andriv Shevchenko gave the Ukraine side late hopes , but to no avail. Momodou Cessay 18th minute strike was the icing on the cake for MSK Zilina, as they progressed past the Sparta Praha 3-0 on aggregate (1-0 on the night) to become the 3rd Slovakian side ever to be in the Champions league group stages. Ireneusz Jelen stunning 53rd minute strike send Auxurre past Zenit St. Petersburg 2-0 on the night and 2-1 on final aggregate. And Kobenhavn advanced passed Rosenborg in a tie affair with a 1-0 victory and winning the 2-2 aggregate on away goals . The final 32 are set in the UEFA Champions League for the 2010-2011 season.

There wasn't much news in today's Wikileak leak of the CIA Red Cell document . And that was the main point, as Marcy Wheeler indicates . Besides the obvious fact that the US has its own exported terrorists operating throughout the world for definite terror organizations from Al Qaeda to even an Irish outfit looking to take back Northern Ireland from Britain (go figure), the Wikileaks leak basically showed nothing except, well, everything. How the US intelligence community over-classifies items is essential to seeing how they want to virtually keep everything they do or think secret nowadays, even the non-scattering juicy stuff. But in this ever growing online world, they sure do look silly trying to do so.

It really gave me great glee to see resident lobbyists spokesperson Lisa Murkowski seemingly on the verge of becoming the latest high profile Republican purged out of her party by those lovable tea bagging folks. The story of the upset out of nowhere is made even more enjoyable when you see that the person delivering a defeat to the resident EPA--hating Murkowski is none other than a friend of one Ms. Refudiate. The Chuck Norris look alike Joe Miller is the man that Palin backed with late robo radio calls to help in his primary against the incumbent, and it looks like that last minute facilitation was one of key victories in a shocking win. No one expected this to even be competitive, including the Murkowski camp, until the final days. Now, requiring a miracle from the absentee ballots, Ms. Big oil, big coal Lisa is headed to becoming an independent instead of being her party's representative in the general election. And making it even more of a bitter pill to swallow is ...

With Katy Perry's new album coming into play, I expect this to be the last week that "Recovery" tops the charts. But it has been an awesome run to say the least : While the Billboard 200 album chart's top 10 welcomes six debuts, none can push Eminem's "Recovery" out of the top slot (116,000 sold according to Nielsen SoundScan; down 12%). The set thus spends its seventh non-consecutive week at No. 1 -- the most weeks atop the list since Taylor Swift's "Fearless" strung together 11 non-consecutive frames in the penthouse in late 2008 and early 2009. Maybe the story of the week though is the fact that ridiculously under the radar R&B throwback artist Elm is a terrific #2 on the charts despite virtually no backing. Back on the Billboard 200 albums chart, R&B singer Kem claims his highest-charting set ever as "Intimacy" starts at No. 2 with 74,000. His last album, 2006's "Kem II," bowed at No. 5 with 140,000...

Photo from Robert Sciarrino/The Star-Ledger He and his Administration don't even know the difference between 2009 and 2011, and have cost their state public money that they so vociferously hate but somehow vehemently need on the low . fter making a high-profile bid for hundreds of millions of dollars in federal education reform money, New Jersey fell three points short of receiving "Race to the Top" funding, in part because of an error by the Christie administration in the state’s application, records obtained by The Star-Ledger show. One five-point question on the application asked for budget information comparing the 2008 and 2009 school years. However, the state submitted information comparing the current year to 2011. That mistake cost the state 4.8 points. The state lost points in other areas as well, the records show. In the end, New Jersey received 437.8 out of a possible 500 points, placing it 11th in the competition, just behind Ohio, which received $400 mi...

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Sir Alan Simpson, the classy Republican member of The Deficit Catfood Commission, continues his crusade of eviscerating Social Security once and for all in a letter to one of his justified critics in Ashley Carson of the Older Women’s League : Anyway, have a look at it and if you should choose, you might communicate with me. If you have some better suggestions about how to stabilize Social Security instead of just babbling into the vapors, let me know. And yes, I’ve made some plenty smart cracks about people on Social Security who milk it to the last degree. You know ‘em too. It’s the same with any system in America. We’ve reached a point now where it’s like a milk cow with 310 million tits! Call when you get honest work! Al The proud classy old Republican member of the President Barack Obama's debt commission, on social security (and lovely male chauvinism). I wonder how many tits a milk cow has for his Medicare and Medicaid comparison? Maybe 310 billion.

So big, that you could use it as a weapon .

Photo from Getty Images It was a wild first night of second Leg drama in the 2010-11 edition of the Champions League Playoffs tonight. After falling behind two great Giampolo Pazzini goals and Antonio Cassano's 85th minute effort, Werder Bermen made a spirited and memorable comeback to advance to the group stage 5-4 on aggregate over Sampdoria in a 3-2 result to the Italians. It was a comeback spurred by sub Markus Rosenberg's "save the day" effort with two minutes left in stoppage time, disheartening the fans of the Italian side who thought their ticket into the Last 32 was secured. And then, a fine build up by the terrific youngster Marko Marin led to veteran goal striker Claudio Pizarro to smash home a fine drive pass Gianluca Curci to leave the Bundesliga outfit in full glee, while the "Serie A" side left to pick up their pieces towards the Europa League. In another dramatic tie, FK Partizan advanced 3-2 on penalties pass Anderlect after both sides...

They are now scared of a common sensical political campaign about medical marijuana : Gavin Dunaway, Adotas : “Listen, you dirty hippies: Facebook doesn’t wanna run your pro-legalization display ads. It ain’t down with your THC consumption or your tie-dye or your free love or your patchouli stink. It’s a family social network that only runs family-friendly advertising — like beer and liquor ads, products the family can enjoy together (especially when forced to gather for holidays).” Chris Good at The Atlantic : Facebook may have been started by and for college kids, but it’s no lefty, hippie operation. JustSayNow.com, a marijuana legalization organization launched last month by liberal blogger/activist Jane Hamsher, had been running ads on Facebook for a week and a half, but Facebook evidently won’t run them anymore, on the grounds that pot leaves are inappropriate Ryan Singal, Wired : “No one disputes that Facebook has the legal right to ban the ad, but Hamsher argues that it jus...

The Combs man says that he never cheated his artist out of any money . ….There’s an off perception that needs to be addressed about me that I have ever robbed somebody or mistreated somebody. Or tried to be ruthless or whatever in this game. Like, all this year I’ve heard people say, “Where’s Carl Thomas, where’s Black Rob, where’s G.Dep? Where are these artists?” And for some reason they go ahead and equate that, cause those artists aren’t with me, that I’ve done something wrong or malicious or conniving. It’s something that I do have a problem with because they don’t have no proof that I’ve ever done nothing like that. Does this really bother you, because you’ve talked about this before. It’s a misconception. Especially someone who’s been brought up like me. I’ve been brought up to work hard for mine and never take from nobody. And to always try and help people. But people don’t understand this game that were in. You have a short life expectancy. It’s rare to a me, to be a Jay-Z,...

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What an encouraging number, isn't it? The number of Californians who lost jobs and health insurance probably increased in every county last year, according to a study released Monday by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. The new analysis found that 37 counties -- including Imperial, Kern and Shasta -- had uninsured rates above the statewide average of 24.3%. "Different parts of the state were more adversely impacted than others, but really it is spread across the state," said one of the study's authors, Shana Alex Lavarreda, the center's director of health insurance studies. "You have counties from Kern to Shasta that were hit very hard with averages over what we saw in Los Angeles," she added. The report backs up the findings of a previous study the center released in March that showed nearly one in four Californians lack health insurance. According to the latest estimates, the state's uninsured population has reached 24.3%, or ab...

From this wonderful duo of Citizen Radio, a near true representation for those in the political circle: And also, a traguc story indeed : This has got to be the saddest statistic I've heard in a long time. Just think of it--seventy-five thousand teddy bears wondering why they got left behind. Seventy-five thousand distraught owners. Seventy-five thousand hotel owners frantically calling Teddy Bear Protection Services to get the bears emotional support. It gets worse. It sure does get worse. Your fun thread for the day.

Spanish Journalists are freed from Al Qaeda's captivity. (Photo from AFP) His weird media tour continues : The commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan says the momentum built up by the Taliban has been reversed in the south of the country and capital Kabul. General David Petraeus said it was important to destroy the safe havens of Taliban. He also said he would offer President Obama his best professional advice on the wisdom of handing control to Afghan forces next July. $815.58 million given to Pakistan is still not enough for its epic disaster. But with NATO forces focusing on silly wars, I guess that isn't a surprise indeed. Julian Assange seems to be in the midst of fighting a smear campaign against him, especially after the charges of him raping someone was dropped in Sweden . Sudan, an ally of Iran, is looking to start its own nuclear programme : The Sudanese government is planning to build a nuclear reactor which is first of its kind purposely for peaceful e...

Since Friday when it dropped, this has been the song of the year by far. Listen to it before the evil label takes it down off Youtube because of it being so positive. Remember, they online keep the dumb s--- online.

.... McDonalds ! One good thing about turning 107-years-old — it seems you don't have to worry about cholesterol. Last Thursday, Harold Bergman, of Jacksonville, celebrated his 107th birthday. And he celebrated it at the same place he has been celebrating it for the past three years — McDonald's. Bergman hand his wife Lillian, 85, indulge in regular visits to the Golden Arches near the home they share at Cypress Village. When he visited McDonald's on his birthday, balloons ,birthday decorations and a huge Big Mac-shaped cake awaited him, reports the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville. To Tevin, take care all:

Sometimes, just sometimes, when he isn't indulging in providing water works, he has this inspirational side of him that is just amazing to see. And that is certainly the case here. With the terrific Soweto Spiritual Singers on the hook, here is R. Kelly with his best song in the last few years, "Sign of a Victory", your delightful Sunday Soulful choice for this week:

Very late edition, but still here: Luda.... With Al Franken continuing the fight against those who threaten democracy online : Franken had choice words for this plan, none of them good. Google and Verizon's scheme empowers the FCC to, "get this—'publish a report'," he dryly commented, while his audience laughed again. "But there's an even bigger issue here. It's that when government will not act, corporations will. And unlike government agencies, which have a legal responsibility to protect American consumers, the only thing corporations care about, the only thing that they have a legal duty to promote, is their bottom line." "We can't let companies write the rules that they're supposed to follow," Franken added, "because if that happens those rules are going to be written only to protect corporations." .....And De La Soul:

10 long years ago folks.....10 long years ago: And while he's struggling for relevance, he certainly made himself and the Lou relevant. Your second Flashback Friday choice of the day, from Nelly, it's the song that put him on the map, "Country Grammar."

One of the most synonymous bloggers in the rational news online era (the rise of the left blogopshere) has been the always delightful Amanda Terkel. One of many key figures as to why Think Progress has become one of the most powerful news sites on all the net, Ms. Terkel is just a person who, unless you are an Bill O'Liely creepy stalker lackey, is so likable for her assiduity and her warm personality. So news of her announcing her final day at Think Progress just a while ago is certainly something that came right out of the blue . Wherever Ms. Terkel goes to next, hopefully she'll continue being one of the premiere blogging reporters in all of the Internet land. Unless of course, that leads to the Television set as well. Until then, I am just as sadden as those at the Center for American Progress that she has to go. Because they sure know that she was just as special as, if not more than, her reporting. Much love to you Amanda. And from The Whole Delivery, God bl...

There was outside hope, but this injury is a very serious one , even if she is hoola hooping whenever she can: Serena Williams has pulled out of the U.S. Open because she is still recovering from cutting her foot last month. The top-ranked Williams has won three titles at Flushing Meadows, part of her 13 Grand Slam singles championships. Last year, she lost in the semifinals after a tirade at a line judge over a foot-fault call. Williams' agent and the U.S. Tennis Association confirmed her withdrawal Friday. It was already a wide open event with her not participating in any of the events of the US Open Series. But this injury really is a concern for her overall fitness the rest of the year. With how she dominated at Wimbledon this year (arguably going up another level than even before), I really thought this was going to be the summer where Serena finally dominated all the way to regaining a US Open crown. Now with her departure (as well as Justine Henin being out for the...

It's Friday, that means it's "The Cinema" time: Without a doubt, the best movie this week is the enjoyable Emma Thompson improving on the first version of Nanny McPhee with "Nanny McPhee Returns!" It is another delight for the kids and adults from a class actress in a fun role. Roger Moore of the Orlando Sentinel hopes there is another return for this nanny : But this is a most welcome return, a sequel that rises from the “world of poo” of its setting and tickles and warms the heart. Let’s hope Nanny McPhee is “deployed” again, and soon. Another movie out this week is Piranha 3-D, which has been made as a scary fun spoof to Jaws. The one thing people may agree on with this one is, at least this shows the power of 3-D. From Mr. Moore yet again: Nubile “Playboy” bunnies do an underwater ballet pas de deux in 3D. “Piranha 3D” sells itself. It’s not as scary as it needs to be or as clever as it thinks it is, but the new 3D version of “Piranha” is at lea...

Right at our war center headquarters ! While plans for a cultural center and mosque near the site of the September 11 attacks in New York have ignited a hot political debate, Muslims regularly pray at a chapel near where a hijacked jet slammed into the Pentagon nine years ago. Muslims, Jews, Catholics, Protestants, Mormons and Episcopalians regularly hold services in the multifaith chapel that was dedicated in November 2002 after reconstruction of the section of the Pentagon hit by Islamist hijackers on September 11, 2001. "I've been here four years next month and the chapel and its function and role have never been an issue," George Wright, an Army spokesman at the Pentagon, said on Thursday. The Washington Post' Petula Dvorak talks about this dangerous development that has been transpiring right under our noses (especially under the nostrils of Harry Reid, Howard Dean, and all of our Republican nutcase figures).....for almost the last 8 years! Now, would y...

"Hey yall, Hey yall, Hey yall, Hey yall!!!!" From 1996, your Flashback Friday choice of the day. It's Blackstreet featuring Dr.Dre and Queen with "No Diggity."

Your lifetime . I sure do hope Raekwon is getting good money for this : Ye and Bieber corresponded back and forth on Wednesday, before the rapper invited the young singer to appear on a track. He wrote, "I'm honored that you like my Music @JustinBieber!!! You gotta hear the album. Maybe we can do something together. Me, You, and Raekwon." Bieber responded, "Me, u, and the chef 2gether on a song = EPIC. Might sound crazy 2 u but even having this convo is a living dream. Thanks." Because the flack he's catching for even being apart of this is really high today. Thank goodness today is a day I don't have to hear anything about Foxy Brown or her brother being in trouble. Same too for DMX. Erykah Badu gets probation . For all you Kate Perry fans, an interview for her in the NY Times to continue the hype for her second album . And Norah Jones is one of the realest for a reason, other than being born from Brooklyn !

In the old days, when you nationally embarrass yourself on TV by spelling a word wrong, you would never even contemplate calling any other person "stupid." And when you do it twice.....TWICE.... ...well, yeah. But nowadays, the human mind of being abashed at yourself yet somehow having the gall to label someone "stupid" doesn't exist anymore : No question it's a winner of the..... .....Straight Jacket Award for today.

The United States sure didn't like President Karzai's stance on contractors having four months to get the hell out of Afghanistan. What a way to celebrate Independence Day in Afghanistan ! A ban on private security companies in Afghanistan could affect development and aid work as many of the firms guard Western projects in the country, U.S. officials said on Wednesday. Afghan President Hamid Karzai issued a decree on Tuesday ordering private security companies to disband within four months -- part of an ambitious plan for the government to take responsibility for all security in the country from 2014. The firms, who compete for billions of dollars in contracts, employ around 40,000 heavily armed guards -- mostly Afghans but including many foreigners. They are also used to guard convoys, embassies and other mainly Western interests. Karzai has long been critical of the firms, saying they have caused horrific accidents, but the speed with which the decree was issued took s...

Photo from AP He's back in the news . Federal authorities have decided to indict Roger Clemens on charges of making false statements to Congress about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, according to two people briefed on the matter. The indictment comes nearly two and half years after Clemens and his former trainer Brian McNamee testified under oath at a hearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, directly contradicting each other about whether Clemens had used the banned substances. It truly is amazing how we have time to indict Clemens on steroids by can't find the millisecond to get our powerful government and corporate crooks.

The story of Joaquin Phoenix in his journey towards a Hip Hop career is such a fascinating story .... ...Because with how the current game is right now, he probably would be better than 60% of the people in it.

It sure is a wonderful feeling for the Treasury and the FED to see the Department of Labor report about unemployment claims pass half a million and be the highest since last November . And you what their current plan is? To just keep on doing the same "fiddle with their thumbs" thing.

Man, has she hit hard times of late:

Man, did Rocko and "The Warners" get away with many things : Say safe folks:

Some of you maybe familiar with the story of Newton, Massachusetts news reporter Barry Nolan. If not, here is the runthrough on this individual. Two years ago, while working for CN (Comcast) 8 in Boston, Nolan was upset over the New England chapter of the National Academy for Television in Arts and Sciences giving their Governors' Award to Bill O'Reilly at their local Emmys. So justifiably upset was Nolan, that in the buildup to the event, he both privately and publicly voiced his opposition towards the O'Liely one garnering that award. And he pulled no punches back when he labeled him "a mental case." And on the night of the formal tuxedo event, Nolan decided to dress down for the occasion, citing himself that his slacks and a blazer were accordingly enough for him. In addition, the Comcast anchor (at the time) continued in his temerity by passing out flyers of the Fixed Propaganda blowhard's worst comments ever, including the infamous "I just wis...