Golf - Fred Astaire Dancing And Playing Golf [youtube video link]
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youtube ^
| long ago | Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire dancing & playing golf. In
this video he makes the game look very easy, maybe not at PGA Tour level, but you can see the great man could play and had a low handicap of 10. Astaire wanted to incorporate golf into a dance routine. "Fooling around at Bel-Air one day," he recalled, "I did a few impromptu rhythm steps just before hitting one off the tee, and was surprised to find that I could really connect that way." So, maybe the game is not so difficult after all.
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Fred the Pig Caught After Mischief Rampage
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BBC ^
| 10/6 | Nadine Yousif
After numerous complaints of mischief in the city of Aurora, a 400lb (181kg) culprit has finally been caught loitering outside a shopping centre.Officials say Fred, who dodged them for several days, is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches". Aurora
Animal Services knew they were looking for a pig, they were surprised at just how big he was. It took about eight people and five hours to capture him. They now hope to find his forever home. "He's almost like a dog in behaviour, so we want to maintain his life of being a happy, social pig," said Augusta Allen,...
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After eight years in the Kansas House, moderate Fred Patton is ready for a change
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Yahoo News ^
| 9/25/23 | Rafael Garcia
In his tenure in office, Patton has been seen as a moderating force among Kansas Republicans Party, even if the public hasn't seen the rest of the party that way. He
has served as the chairman of the House K-12 Budget Committee and will step down next month as chair of the chamber's Judiciary Committee. He said that in his experience, the Statehouse has been mostly the same over the past eight years, and that the Legislature is not as divided as is often claimed. "I certainly think there are fewer moderates in the Legislature than when I got there,...
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Sanford and Son - Fred, Lamont, and Rollo Are Arrested, and Bailed Out by Aunt Esher
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Youtube ^
| Sanford and Son
Season 2 Episode 24, 'Rated X': Fred tags along to a movie casting call that Lamont and Rollo hope will make them respected black actors, not suspecting this film is blue. Lamont
(Demond Wilson) calls Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page) to bail him, Fred (Redd Foxx) and Rollo (Nathaniel Taylor) out of jail.Sanford and Son - Fred, Lamont, and Rollo Are Arrested, and Bailed Out by Aunt Esher
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Things In "Drop Dead Fred" Only Adults Notice [1991 movie with Phoebe Cates, Carrie Fisher, and Rik Mayall]
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Looper ^
| January 5, 2022 | Duncan Carson
The 1991 film "Drop Dead Fred" is a madcap and oddly dark "family comedy" that left a deep, lasting impression on people who saw it on the cusp of adulthood. Clearly
greenlit in the interest of capitalizing on Tim Burton's movies about manic goofballs like "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" and "Beetlejuice," it was originally pitched by the studio to Burton to direct and to Robin Williams to star in the title role (via Little White Lies). Because they declined, Dutch filmmaker Ate De Jong signed on for his Hollywood debut, and fireball British comedian Rik Mayall was cast alongside Phoebe...
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Fred Reed: Toward A Harmonious Racial Disengagement
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barelyablog.com ^
| 12-12-2022 | Fred Reed
"The campaign to force the comingling of blacks and whites hasn’t worked, isn’t working, shows no sign that it will work, has become an industry, and enjoys the support of few. Usually
the proselytizing for what seems unwanted togetherness is intense and swathed in righteousness. It is said to be intended to end mistreatment of blacks. The one question never addressed: Do blacks want integration? Does anybody want it?" https://barelyablog.com/fred-reed-toward This guy totally gets it. He's making a lot of sense here.
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'Howard Stern' Fans Are Mourning Following Fred the Elephant Boy's Death [Complications From Clots]
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DISTRACTIFY ^
| JAN. 4 2023 | Joseph Allen
Over his decades on the air, Howard Stern has brought forward a number of different personalities who have made a lasting impression on audiences. One
of the most important figures that Howard highlighted, though, was Fred Schreiber, who was also known as Fred the Elephant Boy. Recently, it was announced that Fred died. As tributes to Fred begin pouring in online, many are wondering what happened to the former Howard Stern regular. Keep reading for all the details. What happened to Fred the Elephant Boy? Posts about Fred have increased on social media after news broke that he died. Howard...
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Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer Fred White Dies at 67
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Pitchfork ^
| January 2, 2023 | Jazz Monroe
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White has died, the band and White’s brother, Verdine, announced yesterday (January 1). No
cause of death was given. Fred White was 67. White was a drum prodigy, touring with the likes of Donny Hathaway before finishing high school (including in the show immortalized on Donny Hathaway Live) and joining his siblings in Earth, Wind & Fire before his 20th birthday. His arrival in the band in 1974 installed him in the twin-drummer engine room of a hitmaking powerhouse; the band’s commercial heyday began a year later with “Shining Star,” a No. 1 single...
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'The mood is really grim': Washington Post staffers livid at publisher Fred Ryan after layoff announcement
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CNN via FOX 55 ^
| December 15, 2022 | Oliver Darcy, CNN Business
Staffers at The Washington Post are livid at publisher Fred Ryan. That's according to conversations I had on Wednesday with nearly a dozen employees at The Post who expressed fury at the way Ryan announced in a town hall that the company would undergo layoffs in early 2023. Ryan
said that the layoffs would only amount to a single-digit percentage of the workforce and that the overall size of the company would not shrink, given there would be reinvestments in other areas. But none of that quelled outrage from staffers. The staffers at The Post, who were already seeking answers...
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Beyoncé Breaks Silence Regarding Claims That She Didn't Receive Permission For 'I'm Too Sexy' By Right Said Fred
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Yahoo News! ^
| Fri, October 7, 2022 | Josh Rodgers
In 2013, Beyoncé released her self-titled album as a surprise drop. With
fans and music enthusiasts up in arms, the Houston native created an uproar worldwide as people scrambled to get a piece of what the Queen was offering. Fast forward to Summer 2022, and Beyoncé dropped her most recent project, “Renaissance.” With heavy influence from vintage dance, house, and disco records — the “Single Ladies” singer, yet again, had the world in a tizzy, ready to consume her music. This time, however, her musical offering came with some questions about the business of her production, and artists like Right...
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Rita Hayworth & Fred Astaire dance to Led Zeppelin
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youtube ^
| 3/2022 | RetroVideo
The movie is "You'll never get rich" directed by Sidney Lanfield.Music is Led Zeppelin's "Rock 'n' Roll" on their cult album "Led Zeppelin IV". Video Here.
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The Fred Astaire work ethic
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American Thinker.com ^
| May 16, 2022 | M.B. Mathews
As I watched old Fred Astaire movies, I was struck by the sheer perfection of his movements and his flawless syncopation. I
had the conscious thought that America would be so much better off if Fred Astaire's work ethic and search for perfection were applied to our own culture. One Fred Astaire dance, in particular, stands out as the quintessence of hard work and purity of effort: "Puttin' on the Ritz." Astaire, in his iconic top hat and tails, takes the music and reshapes it to his dance. He doesn't merely dance to the music; the music dances to him....
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Actor Fred Ward dies. He had the right stuff in movies from 'Tremors' to 'The Player'
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NPR ^
| May 13, 2022 | Neda Ulaby
Actor Fred Ward has died, according to his publicist, Ron Hofmann. The star, who brought gentlemanly gruffness to films that included The Right Stuff, Tremors, Henry and June and The Player died Sunday, May 8 at the age of 79. No
cause of death was given. Ward brought reservoirs of tenderness to his tough guy roles, and plenty of street credibility. A former boxer, lumberjack and short-order cook who served in the U.S. Air Force, Ward went to acting school and got his start when he moved to Rome as a young man and worked as a mime, then a...
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Fred Savage Fired As ‘The Wonder Years’ EP/Director Following Investigation Into Inappropriate Conduct
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Deadline ^
| 5/6/22 | Nellie Andreeva
EXCLUSIVE: Disney is severing ties with Fred Savage following multiple complaints of misconduct in his role as executive producer and director on the freshman ABC comedy series The Wonder Years, produced by 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios. The allegations were investigated, leading to Savage’s dismissal. The
Wonder Years, a reboot of the beloved 1988 series, which starred Savage, has not been renewed for a second season yet but remains in contention. “Recently, we were made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage, and as is policy, an investigation was launched. Upon its completion, the decision was...
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40 Percent of House Republicans Who Voted to Impeach Trump to Exit Congress, Fred Upton the Latest
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Breitbart ^
| 5 April, 2022 | WENDELL HUSEBØ
Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) on Tuesday announced his exit from Congress, notching up a 40-percent exit rate among House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump. Just before announcing his retirement, Upton noted in a campaign email on Tuesday “very positive” poll numbers in his primary race against Trump-endorsed Rep. Bill Huizenga
(R-MI). Both Huizenga and Upton were running for the same seat due to state redistricting. “My district was cut like Zorro — three different ways,” Upton told reporters. “So I’ve been here 36 years. When I first ran, I thought I’d be here 10.” Upton was first elected...
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GOP Rep. Fred Upton retiring after decadeslong House career and beef with Trump
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Washington Examiner ^
Rep. Fred Upton is planning to retire from Congress, according to an email the Michigan Republican sent to supporters Tuesday morning, GOP sources confirmed.Upton, 68, later announced his retirement in a House floor speech. Upton
has represented western Michigan in the House since 1987 and has toyed with retirement in recent years, only to stick around and fend off the occasional GOP primary challenger and silence conservative critics who accused him of being too centrist. But this year, Upton also was contending with opposition from former President Donald Trump.
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Portland grocery store Fred Meyer plays loud classical music to deter illegal and criminal activities - and it is working!
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KGW TV News ^
| April 3, 2022 | KGW News
Portland grocery chain Fred Meyers (Kroger subsidiary) plays loud classical music in its parking lot to deter illegal activities, including gangs, drug deals, and other crime. And
it is working. But some neighbors complain it is "irritating and inhumane". Fred Meyer released a statement saying the deterrent is effective. Portland Police refuse to pursue the noise complaints. Details in video.
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FedEx founder Fred Smith stepping down as CEO
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FOX ^
| 28 Mar 2022 | Bradford Betz
"FedEx has changed the world by connecting people and possibilities for the last 50 years," Smith said in a statement. "As
we look toward what’s next, I have a great sense of satisfaction that a leader of the caliber of Raj Subramaniam will take FedEx into a very successful future."
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After Trump endorses opponent, state Rep. Steve Carra drops out of race for U.S. Congress (Fred Upton now likely toast)
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mlive.com ^
| 3/15/22 | Brad Devereaux
State Rep. Steve Carra announced today he will seek reelection to the state house, changing his earlier plans to run for U.S. Congress. “It’s a redistricting year so these things happen,” Carra told MLive on Tuesday, March 15. “I
no longer live in the congressional district as it’s redrawn, because of that President Trump has decided to endorse Bill Huizenga in the newly formed fourth congressional district.” Carra, R-Three Rivers, said he supports Huizenga over Upton. Carra said he still has a good relationship with Trump.
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Trump-endorsed Steve Carra picks House district, calls on Fred Upton to drop out
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washingtonexaminer.com ^
| 1/31/22 | Emily Brooks
Michigan state Rep. Steve Carra, a Republican congressional candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, announced he will run in Michigan’s new 4th Congressional District, home to both Republican Reps. Fred Upton and Bill Huizenga, and called on Upton to drop out of the race. "Southwest
Michigan is home to me. I have lived here my whole life. I graduated from Portage Northern High School and Western Michigan University. With the newly announced Congressional districts, I am now running in the 4th district to represent my hometown in Congress,” Carra said in a statement first shared with the Washington Examiner....
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