A junior high school band member on the cymbals has new found fame after his instrument fails mid-show and the video goes viral. His new found fame comes not because of the cymbal that falls apart in his hand, instead it’s his recovery that has people watching, sharing and talking. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opiMHTaUEaA&w=650&h=385]
Year: 2013
More American Gun Related Deaths After Sandy Hook, Than In The Entire Iraqi War
It’s like we have our very own war going on right here in America. And the NRA and Republicans in Congress are doing everything possible to keep things that way. More than ten years ago, in March of 2003, American-led forces began their invasion of Iraq. Since then, 4,409 American service members died in the Iraq War.… Continue reading More American Gun Related Deaths After Sandy Hook, Than In The Entire Iraqi War
Sandy Hook Parents Petition to Block Release of Grisly Photos
Parents of Sandy Hook massacre victims are petitioning the state of Connecticut to prevent the public release of graphic photos and audio taken of the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Conn. “We feel very strongly that we need to protect that scene,” said Nicole Hockley, who lost her 6-year-old son Dylan in the shooting rampage.… Continue reading Sandy Hook Parents Petition to Block Release of Grisly Photos
Transgender Navy SEAL ‘Warrior Princess’ Comes Out
Kristin Beck, formerly Chris, penned her story of going from an elite Navy SEAL to a woman in the book “Warrior Princess.” (“Warrior Princess”/Advanced Press) A former member of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs has come out to say she’s now a woman. Kristin Beck, formerly Chris, served 20 years as a SEAL and fought on… Continue reading Transgender Navy SEAL ‘Warrior Princess’ Comes Out
Robin Thicke Hits #1 in the UK (Video)
Robin Thicke’s new single has sold 190,000 copies during its first week’s release in the UK making the tune the fastest selling single of the year. and rightfully so… This Blurred Lines collaboration with Pharrell and T.I. is perfect for the upcoming summer BBQ and backyard party jams. I caught Thicke’s new song earlier today… Continue reading Robin Thicke Hits #1 in the UK (Video)
Michael Steele Wants To Be Your Governor
If you’re living in Maryland that is. The former Republican National Committee Chair is actively considering a run for the governorship. “We’re looking at it,” Steele told MSNBC’s Chuck Todd on Monday. “You’re going take a look at the numbers. Maryland’s a tough state, there are a lot of challenges there.” It’s the second such comment Steele… Continue reading Michael Steele Wants To Be Your Governor
Police Dog Pays Respect To His Fallen Partner
33-year-old Kentucky K-9 police officer Jason Ellis of Bardstown, Kentucky ended his shift Saturday, May 25th but continued to serve and was killed in a suspected ambush. During Ellis’ funeral his canine partner, Figo, said goodbye by placing his paw on Ellis’ closed casket. This picture, taken by photographer Jonathan Palmer, is currently being shared throughout the… Continue reading Police Dog Pays Respect To His Fallen Partner
The King Stands Alone In His Court
The Big Three (From left to right: Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, and Lebron James) were meant to be dominate for years to come In today’s world of basketball a superstar cannot take his team to the Finals, or even deep into the playoffs for that matter, anymore. No longer will we see superstars like Allen… Continue reading The King Stands Alone In His Court
Man Wears Nazi Uniform to Son’s Custody Hearing
A New Jersey father who made headlines after naming his son ‘Adolf Hitler’ has marched in to a court wearing a Nazi uniform. Heath Campbell, 40, from Holland Township, gained national attention back in 2008 when a store refused to put his son’s name on a birthday cake. Campbell has since become estranged from his… Continue reading Man Wears Nazi Uniform to Son’s Custody Hearing
Senator Frank Lautenberg Dies at 89
Frank Lautenberg, a self-made multimillionaire businessman who became a leading liberal in the U.S. Senate and championed smoking bans, gun control, airline safety and rail transportation, died on Monday at 89, an aide said. Lautenberg, who was the Senate’s last surviving World War II veteran, died from complications of viral pneumonia, the aide said. His… Continue reading Senator Frank Lautenberg Dies at 89
Baseball Macho Men Scared Of A Little Thunder – Video
They can stand and face a 105 mph fastball, but last night, the macho men of the New York Yankees and Boston Redsox players huddled and cuddled together in their respective dugout, jumping like chickens as a storm passed by. Especially energetic in his response was Brett Gardner of the Yankees, who almost jumped out… Continue reading Baseball Macho Men Scared Of A Little Thunder – Video
Lose the Young, Lose the Future
It shouldn’t have taken a report like this to uncover what’s wrong with the Republican Party, but now that it’s been released, it would be great if the power brokers on the right will heed its call. The problem is that this is the other major American political party and their dysfunction is having a… Continue reading Lose the Young, Lose the Future