Category Archives: Video

Today’s Music: Les Elgart Orchestra, “Bandstand Boogie” (the “American Bandstand” Theme Song)

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin
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The Death of Dick Clark

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

“American Bandstand” host (1956 to 1987) and all-around show biz legend Dick Clark passed on to that great Sugar Shack in the Sky two days ago from a heart attack, according to the AP. He was 82 and his transition … Continue reading →

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The Band’s Levon Helm Dead at 71

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

RIP, Levon. Here’s a report from CNN: Levon Helm, co-founder of The Band, dead at 71 By Todd Leopold CNN updated 4:23 PM EDT, Thu April 19, 2012 (CNN) — Levon Helm, the drummer, multi-instrumentalist and singer for The Band … Continue reading →

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Video: Ayn Rand Interviewed By Mike Wallace in 1959

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

But what she’s really talking about in this video is a plutocracy of the wealthy that would keep everyone else from a chance to improve their lot in life. Rand was against such things as public schools, public libraries, safety … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Steve Earle, “Rich Man’s War”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

Steve Earle, keeping the protest song alive, singing about the kind of wars the Republicans would love to start if they manage to shoehorn Romney into the presidency by way of Citizens United money.

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Video: Dumber Endorses Dumb; Will Dumb Reject Endorsement?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

The crapshit crazy Ted Nugent makes some interesting accusations in this video — claiming that the Obama administration is full of criminals and four members of the Supreme Court believe we have no right to self-defense — but, like most … Continue reading →

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Video: Mitt Romney Defines ‘Work’ for Poor Mothers

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

Turns out Mitt doesn’t think taking care of a child is real work with, you know, ‘dignity.’ That only applies to privileged wealthy mothers like his wife Ann who has never had a job outside the home in her life … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Fats Waller, “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (1943)

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

One of my favorite Fats Waller tunes that has held up pretty well over the ages.

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Today’s Music: Freddie King Two-Fer, “Tore Down” and “Hideaway”

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

The lesser known of the three Blues Kings, B.B. and Albert being the other two, Freddie King passed away at the young age of 42 in 1976, but had, and continues to have, a tremendous impact on blues and rock … Continue reading →

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Video: 2012 Tax Deadline Extended to April 17th

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

Even though April 15th is traditionally the deadline for filing your taxes in the US, the IRS extended the deadline to April 17th this year. Read below: IRS Kicks Off 2012 Tax Season with Deadline Extended to April 17 IR-2012-1, … Continue reading →

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