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Submitted by Crusty on Sat, 12/09/2006 - 9:18pm.

Christmas Wishes

Christmas wishes like loaves and fishes

            feed the world in love--

While children dream of toys and things

            and reindeer flying above!

Hungry faces plead for more tasting

            of cookies and delights--

While parents think of tots and drink

            and budget for presents all night!

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Submitted by Rick on Sat, 12/09/2006 - 8:46pm.
YouTube - bands against bush: a record of dissent

october 11, 2003, the 20th anniversary of rock against reagan: musicians, artists, and activists from all over publically express their discontent with the bush administration.

this seven-minute video documents the event in olympia, WA, the birthplace of bands against bush.

featuring interviews by diana arens with tobi vail, al larsen, and themba lewis

music and performances by half seas over, the king cobra, shoplifting, sicarii, and more

made by nora danielson with dana clark

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Submitted by Rick on Sat, 12/09/2006 - 7:59pm.

PE.com | Southern California News

In 1860, news reached Olympia, Wash., that Abe Lincoln had most likely been elected president. It took a horse, a steamer and a telegraph to get the results up there, but Olympians regarded this as an Olympian feat.

The Washington Standard: "Here, in this remote region, are we, this 22nd day of November, able to give our readers the result of the great Presidential struggle, which took place on the 6th of the same month. The annihilation of time and distance is incomprehensible."

With a horse, steamer and telegraph, Olympians got election results in 16 days (faster than RivCountians) and they were thrilled! We could annihilate a lot of headaches, not to mention special review panels, if we learned to be a little more patient. And bought a steamer.

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Submitted by Norm on Sat, 12/09/2006 - 1:35pm.
phuney tea shert
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Submitted by Sarah on Sat, 12/09/2006 - 12:43pm.
This post is entirely frivolous and biased. Feel free to join in.

I spent the morning with an expert in the specialized field of gender and vehicle categorization and I am still reeling with shock at what I have learned. Please make sure you are seated before you read further.

At least 90% of the vehicles on the road are girlie.



Girlie



Girlie



Man car

There are several other categories and sub-categories, including:

  • insecure man cars
  • piggy bank cars
  • clown cars
  • neutral cars
  • girlie men cars

(Just in case, if anyone wants to give me a red Mustang, I would accept.)

What do you drive? What does your vehicle say about you? What do you really down deep think of the recent car design trends? Do you have a spare Mustang that you would....you know.....by chance donate? To me? What vehicle do you most desire?


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Submitted by Demy DeAsis on Sat, 12/09/2006 - 10:51am.
Listen to Free Radio Olympia at 98.5 FM on Saturday, December 9 from 4-6pm, as we present an investigative report by Abdul Shareef about Masonic symbolism in America. Also featured is author Catherine Albrect talking about her book, Spychips, which is about how the government and major corporations plan to track our very move through the use of RFIDs. We conclude with the banned documentary, Conspiracy of Silence. This alarming video provides strong evidence of an organized pedophile ring based in Nebraska, comprised of renowned politicians and businessmen with connections to the White House.
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Submitted by CIAGuy on Sat, 12/09/2006 - 10:14am.
Dec 16 2006 - 9:00pm

Hi this one's in Seattle at Ballard's beautiful Sunset Tavern

Sat 12/16 9pm: BALLARD CALLING! its the 4th Annual Sunset Double-Album series!!! (many amazing local bands cover an entire classic Double-Album! in order! front-to-back!) this year:LONDON CALLING by THE CLASH! featuring (entire bands or members of) Saint Bushmills Choir, Motorik, The Quixotics, Sgt Major, Llama, The Cops, The Sexy, Kim Virant, Lee Rude & The Trainwrecks, Optimus Rhyme, Sly Lothario, The Hot Valley, The Small Change, Sean Bates, Red Jacket Mine, The Tripwires, The Harbor Rats, Diminished Men, Huge Spacebird with your host MC Max!-$10 (proceeds benefit the Jasmine Ball Memorial Fund)

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