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Magician on the NYC Subway

2010-08-20T20:16:00.000-04:00

Political Glutton

2010-05-24T14:10:00.002-04:00

Political Glutton

Don't forget to check out my political website.

I got my Yankee tickets

2010-04-11T00:01:00.000-04:00

Video of The Day

2010-03-31T17:05:00.002-04:00

American eating habits through the years

2010-03-27T21:02:00.003-04:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2010-03-17T00:03:00.000-04:00

Video of The Day

2010-03-17T00:02:00.001-04:00

Here is a video of highlights from this years Chinese New Year's Parade. I used a program on my computer called Garage Band to mix some music in too. There are two main parts to the video. First, I came across a ceremony to wake the dragon prior to the parade. Only a small crowd could edge their way in to see the dragon show face to face. Then the parade started and I shot some of the better marchers to go by. It was really cool having confetti being blasted on you, constantly and in broad daylight. The dragons in the parade are amazing to see and come out nicely on the film here. It was unseasonably sunny and warm this February day so the setting was perfect for the festivities. I hope you enjoy.

Sunday Funny

2010-03-14T00:01:00.000-05:00

Video of The Day

2010-03-09T00:01:00.001-05:00

Comparison of the Day

2010-03-06T09:55:00.001-05:00

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Video of The Day

2010-02-28T10:10:00.001-05:00

Neurosonics Live from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.

We beat them in hockey but ...

2010-02-23T22:32:00.000-05:00

New Penny

2010-02-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

2010 Lincoln One-Cent Obverse

2010 Lincoln One-Cent Reverse

The current Lincoln cent's reverse (tails side) design is emblematic of President Abraham Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single and united country, as required by Title III of Public Law 109-145, the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005. While the obverse (heads) continues to bear the familiar Victor David Brenner likeness of President Lincoln that has appeared on the coin since 1909, the reverse features a union shield with a scroll draped across and the inscription ONE CENT.

The 13 vertical stripes of the shield represent the states joined in one compact union to support the federal government, represented by the horizontal bar above. The horizontal bar features the inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM—"out of many, one"—while the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is depicted along the upper rim of the coin. The union shield, which dates back to the 1780s, was used widely during the Civil War. The shield is also featured on frescoes by Constantino Brumidi throughout the halls of the U.S. Capitol Building completed in the mid-19th century.

The Secretary of the Treasury approved the reverse design for the coin after consultation with the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and review by the Citizen's Coinage Advisory Committee.

These one-cent coins have a metallic content of 2.5 percent copper, balance zinc. They are issued for circulation in quantities sufficient to meet the demands of commerce. Numismatic (proof and uncirculated) versions are included in the United States Mint's annual product offerings.

Read more about the one-cent coin—part of the United States' circulating currency since 1793!

Video of the Day

2010-02-18T14:45:00.002-05:00

Video of The Day

2010-02-13T06:16:00.000-05:00

Saw these guys on the Subway last night. Good Stuff.

Walk through the snow

2010-02-10T19:41:00.004-05:00

It snowed all day long and the wind kept it coming sideways most of the time.

This morning I went out for a walk in the neighborhood and shot some video.

How to Fall 35,000 Feet—And Survive!

2010-02-06T10:51:00.003-05:00

6:59:00 AM

35,000 Feet

You have a late night and an early flight. Not long after takeoff, you drift to sleep. Suddenly, you’re wide awake. There’s cold air rushing everywhere, and sound. Intense, horrible sound. Where am I?, you think. Where’s the plane?

You’re 6 miles up. You’re alone. You’re falling.

Things are bad. But now’s the time to focus on the good news. (Yes, it goes beyond surviving the destruction of your aircraft.) Although gravity is against you, another force is working in your favor: time. Believe it or not, you’re better off up here than if you’d slipped from the balcony of your high-rise hotel room after one too many drinks last night.

How to Fall 35,000 Feet—And Survive

Video of the Day

2010-02-04T08:17:00.001-05:00

Not a coincidence

Quiz of the Day

2010-01-28T22:27:00.002-05:00

What is this? (answer)

Video of The Day

2010-01-25T09:13:00.002-05:00

I've never seen this video or heard of the person posting it but it's a great way to use You Tube.

2011 Senate of the Corporate States of America

2010-01-24T21:09:00.002-05:00

The Fight to save the United States

2010-01-24T08:08:00.004-05:00

This is a fight that real conservatives, tea partiers, moderates and liberals should join together to fight. Last weeks Supreme Court decision to give corporations many of the same rights as individuals is scandalous and threatens our democracy. This is not an exaggeration. The USA, with this ruling, has shown itself, in the eyes of the activist Justices, to be a corporation not a country.

I will dedicate much more time to this cause. It bigger than a President or political parties. It's bigger than right or left. It is a fight on whether we are a country fueled by capitalism or one controlled by it. Those who (rightfully) fear too much government interference in our lives should be outraged at this! Too much power by the most powerful capitalists is even more dangerous and oppressive than an overbearing government. There are no elections to vote out these big money people and certainly, no moral compass or other restrictions to control the truthfulness of their words or actions.

We have already seen how they (eg. insurance and energy companies) are willing to spend billions lying to people to manipulate public opinion. This decision by the Supreme Court cements this 'right" into law and encourages expansion of it. This video is a great summary of the issue and a nice starting point for a fight I expect all individual Americans to join. It starts of with president Obama saying he will "fight" for us but really gets going when Maddow explains how the decision will effect us all. Give the video time - it will get good.

Finally, while Maddow is focused on the Democrat and Republican, and let's face it, this has always been the goal of the republican party, I would like to see old or even current Republicans condemn this ruling. It really should be something that everyone, except the very wealthy and the elected officials owned by them should reject. I know that tea partiers, whose who proclaim a love for "freedom" and who insist that "the GOP left me" have loud voices right now. They should use them to condemn this ruling. You will win many allies on the left and prove to this sceptical blogger that you're not just Republicans in disguise waiting to once again pull the lever for the GOP despite your claims of independence. The silence is suspiciously deafening. Given the magnitude of this ruling however, it may just be shock preventing more from speaking out.

Video of the Day

2010-01-23T09:16:00.003-05:00

Check out these dancers I saw on the subway the other night.

Not too bad and they even manage to please this tough NYC crowd.

So Wrong!

2010-01-14T06:40:00.003-05:00

Thank you Rush Limbaugh and Pat Robertson for showing the world, once again, what it means to be a "Conservative" in America. Robertson heads the so-called Religious Right and blames the disaster on Hatians revolting against slavery. Limbaugh heads the economic and political wing of the Republican party and insists that the response to the crisis is being done only to please black voters in the US. I know that many people are non-political but remember - if you don't vote in 2010 against this political movement you will be handing power back to these sorry and pitiful souls. :( Please, please spend a couple minutes watching these videos so you fully understand the importance of politics and the 2010 elections.

Bobby Bowden goes out a winner!

2010-01-02T11:59:00.004-05:00

FSU won it's final game with Bobby Bowden as it's head football coach. Thank you Bobby for all the great years!

While his departure was a little uncomfortable, we should not forget all he has done for Florida State. He took a little known University and brought it to national prominence.

He demanded big contracts and was paid millions over the years. Unfortunately, when someone is paid that much they must perform and over the past couple years that just wasn't happening for the football team.

So while Bobby is gone and Jimbo Fisher starts the duties next year, all Seminoles should take a moment to appreciate what Coach Bowden has done for Tallahassee and Florida State University.

Thank you Bobby!

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

POV Video

2009-12-30T23:07:00.002-05:00

Walking through Times Square 12/30/2009 From the subway, to my favorite bar to pick up passes for tomorrow and back to the subway. Unedited very bumpy but this is what it's like if you got off on the Subway and fought through the pre - New Years' crowd. The POV (point of view) video will make you feel like you were there. Full screen this baby and imagine yourself walking through the heart of the big apple filled with excited tourists anticipating the big night.

Ten years ago I was walking around Times Square wide eyed in wonder preparing to bring in the new Millennium as a tourist from Florida. Now I am a New Yorker in my fifth year in Manhattan. An hour ago I jumped off the subway in Times Square to get passes from my favorite bar for tomorrow's festivities. Even though I probably won't go - you never know. Anyway I broke out my new Flip HD camera and recorded the walk through TS. It's unedited because I have to get some sleep before another long day but maybe you'll find it interesting. From the subway, through the square, to the bar and back again.

Quiz of the Day

2009-12-27T19:17:00.001-05:00

Q:Who is the only NFL team to go undefeated, untied and unmatched?

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2009-12-25T08:24:00.001-05:00

Video of the Day

2009-12-18T11:19:00.001-05:00

Don't Blame the Democrats!

2009-12-17T08:09:00.003-05:00

WHY!?! WHY NO REAL HEATH CARE REFORM? WHY IS PROGRESS SO HARD TO COME BY EVEN THOUGH REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN VOTED OUT OF THE MAJORITY? BEFORE YOU CRITICIZE THE DEMOCRATS UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS WHY.

1. Because the GOP will always vote NO on bills they don't write. They don't compromise or cooperate. They obstruct.

2.Because you need 60 votes (not 51) to get anything through the Senate and there are only 57 Democrats and 2 Independents including the sad case of "Traitor Joe" Lieberman. The numbers aren't there for real reform - yet!

3. Because the Democratic party has divergent ideas and is not a lockstep obedient organization like the Republicans, to get 100% agreement is not only difficult but runs counter to a healthy democracy. Since the GOP has removed itself from serious debate - we have 1 party trying to do all the hard work. That's an almost impossible formula for coming up with thoughtful and useful legislation.

So, since the Democrats are numerically powerless to stop the GOP from stonewalling progress and reform, the only solution is to get more Democrats - especially progressive Democrats - in the Congress so we can have finally end the long entrenched grasp the Conservatives have on our collective throat.

The Republican know what they are doing. They want the whole process to look like a mess and for reform to be stalled or prevented. They want YOU to become so frustrated that you say "to hell with them all". That way they will get back into power and drag us backwards once again. Take it from someone who has followed this stuff forever. This is their plan. This is always what they do and unless all of us resist the temptation to give up on progress, they will once again prevail. Please don't let that happen.

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Dolphins Stay Alive!

2009-12-14T08:38:00.000-05:00

04:10 Sun 12-13-09 | by Andy Kent

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JACKSONVILLE – On a day when second-year quarterback Chad Henne set a Dolphins record for consecutive completions, it was Miami's defense that came up big by stifling Jacksonville’s dangerous running back, Maurice Jones-Drew, and constantly frustrating the entire Jaguars offense in a crucial 14-10 victory on the road.

: POSTGAME PRESS BRIEFINGS

: GAME HIGHLIGHTS

: PHOTO GALLERY

: POSTGAME NOTES

: ANDY COHEN: HOW CAN YOU NOT ADMIRE THIS TEAM?

: ALAIN POUPART: THIS ONE WAS ALL ABOUT THE DEFENSE

Miami forced seven three-and-outs and pressured quarterback David Garrard all afternoon, giving up one big pass play of 63 yards in the third quarter, to keep the playoff hopes alive at 7-6. Randy Starks put an exclamation point on the victory by mauling Garrard on a 4th-and-3 keeper with less than two minutes to play. Jones-Drew finished with just 59 rushing yards on 18 carries and a touchdown.

"I thought our defense just did a good job at the right time," said Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano, whose teams are now 6-0 in the month of December. "I think one of the first things was being able to keep Jones-Drew from getting into his rhythm a little bit, and first down; I mentioned that during the week. This team's done such a good job, Jacksonville, on first down and they love living in that second-and-short range to convert their third downs, and I thought our defense did a pretty nice job of keeping them in some longer yardage situations."

Meanwhile, The Dolphins' offense converted 9-of-14 third downs and Henne finished 21-of-29 for 220 yards, including a streak of 17 straight completions that set a single-game record tied the overall record set by Chad Pennington over two games last year. He also scored his first career rushing touchdown on a 1-yard keeper in the second quarter that stretched the lead to 14-0. Ricky Williams carried the ball 28 times for 108 yards and a touchdown, marking the fourth time in the last five games he has surpassed 100 yards.

Miami has now taken care of one of the teams it is fighting for a playoff berth and heads to Nashville next week to take on the Tennessee Titans.

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Magician on the NYC Subway

Political Glutton

I got my Yankee tickets

Video of The Day

American eating habits through the years

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Video of The Day

Sunday Funny

Video of The Day

Comparison of the Day

Video of The Day

We beat them in hockey but ...

New Penny

Video of the Day

Video of The Day

Walk through the snow

How to Fall 35,000 Feet—And Survive!

6:59:00 AM

35,000 Feet

Video of the Day

Quiz of the Day

Video of The Day

2011 Senate of the Corporate States of America

The Fight to save the United States

Video of the Day

So Wrong!

Bobby Bowden goes out a winner!

Happy New Year

POV Video

Quiz of the Day

Video of the Day

Don't Blame the Democrats!

I do blame the Democrats... (10+ / 0-)

Blame never fixed anything. (2+ / 0-)

Dean is an opportunist nothing more nothing (2+ / 0-)

And why not? (4+ / 0-)

oh please ... (7+ / 0-)

Dean is the REAL deal (0+ / 0-)

I agree. I wish people would realize (6+ / 0-)

I will never vote for any Rethug, for any office, (6+ / 0-)

I feel the same way. Unfortunately, the Democrats (3+ / 0-)

Democrats - better than Republicans. (7+ / 0-)

Now there's a winning bumper sticker (1+ / 0-)

That's eeeeevil! (1+ / 0-)

There are 58 Democratic senators. (9+ / 0-)

Because Obama never wanted progressive (4+ / 0-)

then why did he throw out the term (1+ / 0-)

Universal healthcare (4+ / 0-)

I call B.S. (8+ / 0-)

Agree (5+ / 0-)

well said (1+ / 0-)

BS ------ BS ---------- BS (4+ / 0-)

They're all corporate whores (3+ / 0-)

Same old story (1+ / 0-)

Now they are in (0+ / 0-)

HC insurance mandates = GOP gets the WH in 2012 (3+ / 0-)

Not to mention (0+ / 0-)

Only difference between dems and reps (1+ / 0-)

You call this progress? (1+ / 0-)

you're right... (1+ / 0-)

Dolphins Stay Alive!

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Dolphins Improve To 7-6 With 14-10 Win Over Jaguars