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Durbin Swims Against the Current, Calls For Ryan’s Release From Prison

Posted By:  Michael Sweeney   Dec. 3, 2008     First of all, note to Gov. Blagojevich:  Be sure to friendly up to Sen. Durbin, just in case…   Considering he was one of the Senators urging President-Elect Obama to level the smackdown on wavering “independent Democrat” Joe Lieberman, it may have been a bit of a surprise to see Sen. Dick Durbin come out and publicly call for President Bush to  commute Republican former Gov. George Ryan’s prison sentence.  Durbin has admitted that the respo

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Julianne Hough Itching to Tie the Knot

(Dec. 3) — ‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro turned country singer Julianne Hough may only be dating her boyfriend Chuck Wicks for five months, but that doesn’t mean marriage isn’t on her mind. Celebrity Break-up Songs Justin Timberlake told Britney Spears to ‘Cry Me A River’ after she allegedly cheated on him in 2002. Jive / Getty Images After ‘Newlyweds’ Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey split in 2005, both have used their music to vent their frustrations. Lachey declared that Simpson could

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Top 10 Comeback Albums of All Time

Britney Spears just performed her “comeback” tracks on Good Morning America yesterday, and she looked good!  It sure does look like she’s making a successful comeback, which got me thinking.  How many artists have tried to make a comeback album when they were down for the count, but came back to wow us again?  Well after a little research, here’s what I came up with. One of the more surprising comeback albums, to me, was American Recordings, by Johnny Cash.  This was surprising because John

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It’s Hunky Hump Day! Woot! Woot!

Nom, nom, nom. Today’s Hunky Hump Day stud, Simon Baker, was brought to you by none other than our own tattoedintellectual. He’s on the TV show “The Mentalist” and has been in some movies or something totally uninteresting like that. Isn’t he just dreamy? Look how cute he is in this period costume. I’ll bet his head itches. Here’s a totally ghey video of him dancing like wiserbud. Action starts at 2:20 video courtesy of MoZ Critical Update (To reduce the ghey): Courtesy of wiserbud.  You’re we

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Become an Instant Myers-Briggs Bore

Back in my adult education days, the most annoying person I met was, let’s call her, Rita Queen of Speed, an instant Myers-Briggs (MBTI) expert. She had spent a couple of days analysing herself and, it seemed all the world, on some ruddy workshop. Her every sentence was peppered with phrases like “Well, as an ISFJ I believe...” or “Of course St Paul was an INTJ...” Grrr...! Aaaargh!! Mummy! Show me the way to the nearest gas oven!!Well, now we can all do an instant RQOS with a wondrous gadget ca

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Manuel Le Saux - Top Twenty Tunes 243 on ETN.fm - (01-12-2008)

Manuel Le Saux - Top Twenty Tunes 243 on ETN.fm - (01-12-2008) Tracklist: 20 - Rank 1 - L.E.D There Be Light [High Contrast][New Entry] 19 - Talla 2XLC - Dante’s Peak (Jerome Ismae Rmx)[Testuo CD-R][New Entry] 18 - Simon Patterson - Different Feeling (Original Mix)[Doorn] 17 - Max Carlberg - Cancun (Original Mix)[MoonMood CD-R][New Entry] 16 - The Killers - Human (Ferry Corsten Rmx)[CD-R][New Entry] 15 - Deepwide - River (Original Mix)[Enhanced CD-R][New Entry] 14 - Nisha - Spirit Of

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Ask Baby Hitler

Dear Baby Hitler: Is it true you're a monorchid? Nosy in Nevada Dear Nosy: Lies! All lies! I have zwei balls! That's two! A pair! Of hot V2s!  A Dynamic Duo! Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!  Leopold and Loeb!  Chief Jay Strongbow and Gorilla Monsoon!  Simon and Garfunkel without the jewfro! Spahn and Sain and pray for rain!  Martin and Lewis! John and Paul and George and Ringo minus George and Ringo!  Are you getting the point? Can you say Dachau? Dear Baby Hitler: Why was your cookbook A

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Yepsen interviews for Illinois job

Des Moines Register political columnist David Yepsen has formally interviewed for the director’s position at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at the University of Southern Illinois in Carbondale. Yepsen is the first of three candidates interviewing for the position. David Yepsen, a political columnist for the Des Moines Register, said the institute could be used as a means to explore national issues, like combating racial prejudice, studying women in politics, government spending and de

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Columnists Pile On Perp-Walking Plaxico

When you’re done here, check out the Fix’s favorite sports columns for October and November. Your guest Fixer is Garey G. Ris: Plaxico Burress caught the winning touchdown for the New York Giants in the Super Bowl last February. In September the receiver signed a new five-year, $35 million contract. But Burress was reduced to a doing the standard tabloid perp walk outside Manhattan Criminal Court on felony gun charges Monday. Burress accidentally shot himself early Saturday with an illegal ha

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Musicians Outside the Blues/R&B/Jazz/Country Traditions Who Should Have a Greater Influence on Rock 'n Roll

We ran a poll recently that asked "What musician is cited most frequently among rock nerds based on their relation to a famous band long before anyone has heard said musician's own music?" The most frequent response was La Monte Young, the minimalist composer under whom John Cale studied and who presumably was a great influence on the music of the Velvet Underground. Young is a good example of what I'm seeking from you: Musicians outside the blues, R&B, jazz, and country (ie, North America

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My Morning Download 12/2/08 - DM Stith

(not DM Stith's real beard) The man pictured above is not Chris Martin's younger brother. He is DM Stith, a Brooklyn based singer-songwriter who will remind you of Jeff Buckley, Paul Simon and the Bears of Grizzly. Stith has an EP out next week that serves as a very tasty sampler for a full album coming out on Asthmatic Kitty in March. Prepare yourselves for pure angelic and often symphonic transcendence. And in case you were wondering, DM stands for David Michael. From the EP: Just Once

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I liked his work

When he was with Paul Simon.

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Short Talk : Blogging from uni :D --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After all the running around, it was time for a break and to recharge the batteries The the fully recharged kids headed to the water and started splashing water at each other Of course, under the watchful eyes of Uncle Simon Paul (back facing camera) doing the same action as Uncle Simon (in the water) Some nature Next : Group & combo photos Cheers

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Beggar’s Group digital chief on music

Beggar’s Group digital chief on music Posted by Jonny on December 2nd, 2008 under News Music Ally this morning published this video interview between company MD Paul Brindley and Beggars Group digital head, Simon Wheeler. [IMG [Post to Twitter]] Tweet This If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to our RSS feed!

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Question of the day: Scrooged

Question of the Day What do you dread most about the holidays?0 comments log in | register user: pass: Forgot your password? Advertisement Recently Added Videos Advertisement Recently Added Photos Baltimore's Amotion This mini mogul has hustle and flow read more | 0 comments Taking My Swings: The Ravens Ravens don't fall victim to trap game read more (0 comments) Get the bfd Tina Fey's scar, Simon Cowell bugged and m

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An evening with Tom Watson, Peter Mandleson and the Digital Pioneers

Yes we rub shoulders with all the great Statesmen here at Mobile Industry Review. Tom Watson? Tom man. Peter ‘The Business’ Mandleson? Right on. All in a night’s work for us. Well, not really. I was, as I wrote last night, rather curious as to what merited the invitation to this Digital Pioneers event, hosted by Tom Watson (MP for West Bromwich East). Tom is also Government Minister responsible for Digital Engagement (and, I think — if memory serves, a newer brief with the Civil Service). My

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Catching up on a few items.

Yepsen InterviewsDavid Yepsen interviewed for a new job yesterday. You can read the story here. By looking at his competition for the director's position at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and SIU I think he is a lock and they would be lucky to have him. I had to laugh though at some of the things he wants the center to focus on; it’s the same stuff he has written about for years at the Register. You could get locked up for 3 years is you shoot yourself.Don’t get me wrong here, NY Gia

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An Interview with Richard Paul Evans: The King of Christmas Fiction

Although this post isn't strictly about writing, I thought I'd share some of my own recent work with our readers. Rick's story gives all new writers hope that a little story idea can take off and become something that brings much joy to readers around the world. I hope all of you enjoy the holiday season. From December Issue of DESERT SAINTS MAGAZINE, Please visit them ONLINE. by Lu Ann Brobst Staheli Nearly sixteen years ago, Rick Evans wrote a book—The Christmas Box—as a present for his dau

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Always worth the trip

Kissing Christmas HOLIDAY record + cd sale Sat Dec 6 - Sun Dec 14, Everyday from 11 am to 6 pm Become an ARC member and join us for a pre-sale party and early bird shopping on Thursday evening, Dec 4th, 6 - 9 pm NEW THIS YEAR - 92.6% new stock – never before offered at our sale. CHRISTMAS Records • TONS of Film Soundtrack & Broadway – MOST for a BUCK • First time ever – a large selection of JAZZ LPs • African & world-music • Punk singles • Smith singles • Classical LPs $1 for new + mint –

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State lawmaker finalist for Paul Simon institute job

State lawmaker finalist for Paul Simon institute job Posted by Ray Long at 4:45 p.m. SPRINGFIELD—Rep. Art Turner of Chicago is a finalist for the job overseeing a public policy institute at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Turner, a West Side Democrat, is one of three to make…

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