That's alright Obama

A "tongue in cheek" song about Obama and the bailouts from a Canadian duo.

The Beelzebubs - Amazing Acappella

If you missed the show "The Sing Off" last week, make sure to check it out online. This acappella competition showcases amazing and real talent. As far as I was concerned, it put American Idol to shame. These groups are blessed with phenomenal talent!

Christmas Music - Cruel & Unusual Punishment

In Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio has ordered Christmas music to played throughout the Maricopa County Jail system. Holiday music from all countries and faiths are included in the playlist.

Inmates have filed six lawsuits over the Sheriff's Christmas music policy in the last two years. The grievances range from "cruel and unusual punishment" claims to "forcing inmates to participate in religious celebrations." To date, four of the six suits have been dismissed and the Sheriff expects that the remaining two will be dismissed.

Now too much Christmas music will drive anyone crazy, no doubt. But I have a better idea. Why not turn off all the music, the cable tv access and leave them only with books. I know, I know... where is my "Christmas Spirit"? Bah humbug. It doesn't matter what time of the year it is. - wrong is wrong. If you are in prision and the taxpayer is paying your way, be quiet and be glad you are not in prison in Russia.

Charlie Brown on Christmas

Second guessing himself, Charlie Brown begins to wonder if he really knows what Christmas is about, loudly asking in despair. Linus quietly says he can tell him, and walks to center stage to make his point. Under a spotlight, Linus quotes Scripture, particularly the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 8 through 14: [King James Version]



Charlie Brown now realizes he does not have to let commercialism ruin his Christmas.

"'8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'"

Poverty Bigger issue than Climate Change

Poverty is a bigger global problem than climate change. The World Health Organization estimates 150,000 people die because of climate change each year, however, 3 million die from malnutrition alone. Malaria often is cited as a problem that will grow worse with a warmer planet, and it is a terrible problem in tropical countries that will worsen with a warmer planet, but tropical countries that are wealthy, like Singapore, don’t have problems with malaria.

Agent Orange: Still Sick 44 Years Later

My family is from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada and my Mother's side has 11 brothers & sisters, while by Father's side has 14. In 1966 & 1967, Agent Orange (a herbicide & defoliant) was sprayed near and around Canadian Forces base in Gagetown, New Brunswick. A document released  states that it was sprayed in the Fredericton area. I have relatives that recall this "spraying" taking place in Doaktown (50 miles north of Fredericton) as well.

I have dozens of relatives that have had various forms of cancer and have died from cancer. It seems that the people who have stayed in this area battle illness on a constant basis. Research shows that various types of cancer and birth defects result in exposure from Agent Orange.

Excerpt from agentorangecanada.com website:

The Agent Orange document, as it became known, showed the extent of the sprayings of Dioxin, Hexachlorobenzene and Picloram contaminated defoliants for a 28-year period over an area of 181,000 acres on CFB Gagetown. During the 28 years that DND sprayed, the enormity of the spray exposure and drift became evident as thousands of civilians and military personnel became sick and were/are dying from being poisoned by the carcinogenic toxins in Oromocto, CFB Gagetown and all of the communities surrounding CFB Gagetown

For all my Canadian readers, I urge you to download this petition and have 18 friends sign and return to the address listed on the linked page.

Health Care: Consider It Tough Love