Mr. Rogers remix video: Weird, awesome, and still kid friendly
Los Angeles
Mister Rogers remixed by Symphony of Science's John Boswell for PBS Digital Studios. **If you like this video, please support your local PBS station.** http: Check out the new, autotuned take on the late children show host's beloved song. As I watched this I was wondering why the clips looked different than I remembered the [...]
Read MoreObama Says Europe Must Act as Crisis Puts Drag on Recovery
San Francisc
BERLIN—Germany, uniquely, is prospering while the rest of Europe sinks deeper into recession. And the recession is substantially the result of the very austerity that Chancellor Angela Merkel is imposing on the other On Tuesday, two undocumented immigrant students occupied President Barack Obama's Denver campaign office and began a hunger strike. Now on day 3 [...]
Read MoreFirst drive-in theater doodle and the DIY drive-in movie revival (+video)
Christian Sc
“Our goal is to bring back the outdoor family movie experience by echoing the nostalgic feel of the drive-in movie theater, which was invented in New Jersey,” said Shore Flicks owner TJ Brustowicz. While audiences enjoy the movies, each movie night “Our goal is to bring back the outdoor family movie experience by echoing the [...]
Read MoreWisconsin recall election tests voters' appetite for cuts
Kansas City
If recall of Walker fails, Romney could get a boost By John Whitesides LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, June 2 (Reuters) – The battle over whether to recall Wisconsin's Republican governor, Scott Walker, has sharply divided the state WASHINGTON — Despite polls showing Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) maintaining a narrow lead in his bid to fend [...]
Read MoreShotgun's 'The Great Divide': social drama punches hard and leaves you thinking
POLITE APPLAUSE The Great Divide: Drama. By Adam Chanzit. Directed by Mina Morita. Through June 24. Shotgun Players, Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. One hour, 50 minutes. $20-$30. (510) 841-6500. www.shotgunplayers.org. In a society in which inequality is widening, fairness is not just about wages and income, or wealth. It's a far more generalized [...]
Read MoreNational Donut Day: The round ones' history, threats to its future
Los Angeles
Happy National Donut Day! In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park, and some of the greatest Red Sox pitching performances of all-time, National Donut Day is a perfect opportunity to give love to the Sox Breakfast may be over, but doughnuts aren't just for breakfast, especially on National Donut Day. He recently issued [...]
Read MoreMayor Bloomberg, giant soda and the food wars
Washington P
May 31, 2012. NO RESPECT FOR MAYOR BLOOMBERG: “He's such a whiny over-bearing nanny.” Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 10:07 pm. Tweet · RSS Feed · Podcast RSS Feed · Email Instapundit. Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc! As "Guest Host Week" continues on "Piers Morgan Tonight," this evening Harvey Weinstein takes a turn in the [...]
Read MoreFederal appeals court in Boston rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional
Boston.com
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, discriminates against gay couples. An appeals court ruled Thursday that the Defense of Marriage act, a law that denies a host of benefits to [...]
Read MoreFederal appeals court in Boston rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional
Boston.com
Because the governor has voiced his support for same-sex marriage, it's unclear whether the state will fight the lawsuit. Obama has instructed the US Department of Justice to stop defending any lawsuits against the federal Defense of Marriage Act, Our President threw gay people under the bus and most lib dems are too thick to [...]
Read MoreWorld War Two battleship USS Iowa sets off on final voyage
Reuters
The ship is scheduled to dock next month in Los Angeles, where it will become a museum. KWQC-TV6 News and Weather For The Quad Cities – USS Iowa on way to new home in Southern California. Member Center: Create Account|; Log In; Manage Account|; Log Out. SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY Google The USS Iowa [...]
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