http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/backroom-forum/ en-us Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:08:07 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2049090/posts Danica Patrick Fight Video With Buxom Milka Duno: Practice at Honda Indy 200 By Jon Shanks Jul 21, 2008 Danica Patrick is at it again. The spicy Indy race car driver usually makes more noise off the track with her racy photos for maxim or her Go Daddy commercials with gals like Candice Michelle. She now has a cat fight to add to her resume, this one with the busty Milka Duno, a fellow female race car driver that turns heads off the track as well. self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2049090/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:08:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2047865/posts It was not so long ago that the idea that Senator John McCain would even entertain tapping Mitt Romney, his bitterest primary rival, as his running mate would have seemed preposterous, rating at least 7.0 on the strange-bedfellows scale. The McCain-Romney feud was the juiciest of the Republican primary season, featuring two men who generally just did not seem to like each other. Mr. Romney said Mr. McCain would set a “liberal Democrat course as president.” He said that one of Mr. McCain’s proudest accomplishments, his campaign finance bill, took “a whack at the First Amendment,” and told voters grappling... The New York Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2047865/posts#comment Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:24:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2047849/posts FR Reviews? The critics seem to like it. Rotten Tomatoes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2047849/posts#comment Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:39:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2040606/posts By CINDY HORSWELL Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle TOOLS Email Get section feed Print Recommend (2) Comments (63) Yahoo! Buzz RESOURCES A Continental airliner might have been only a minute away from colliding with what the pilot described as a model rocket that shot past his cockpit window, Federal Aviation Administration records obtained by the Houston Chronicle show. On Memorial Day, the Continental pilot reported being startled by his encounter with this object that "went straight up" and left a long white vapor trail. The Houston Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2040606/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:56:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2040126/posts In countries of the Third World, you often find American men in their fifties or sixties who have wives twenty or twenty-five years younger. In my considerable experience, they seem happy together. However, the arrangement upsets people back in the US. Why, I wonder? A couple of upsettances are common. The first, from feminists, holds that the man is exploiting the woman sexually (a flattering thought to a man in his sixties; more likely, she wishes he were) or that he wants a docile and pliable woman. The view springs from the common notion among American women that a female... Fred On Everything http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2040126/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 06:52:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2039053/posts You can still light up in a Dutch cafe after July 1, but only if you're smoking marijuana, not tobacco. Bloomberg reported June 20 that the Netherlands' new indoor-smoking ban allows patrons to smoke inside marijuana "coffee shops" as long as the joint is pure cannabis. But cutting joints with tobacco will be illegal. Tobacco smoking also will be banned in other public places except in separate, unstaffed rooms. "Every customer will have to learn how to smoke pure,'' said Robert Kempen, co-owner of The NooN and Mellow Yellow Amsterdam coffee shops. "Sales will definitely fall," said Rida Oulad, a... Join together http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2039053/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:21:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2038898/posts Lawyers for the Naked Women's Wrestling League today won a round in court against Carmen Electra when a judge ruled the actress's lawyers need to revise portions of her lawsuit demanding $300,000 for hosting several events. The 36-year-old former "Baywatch" star, whose real name is Tara Patrick, filed her suit in Los Angeles County Court last Nov. 7. She claims NWWL bosses promised to pay her $400,000 for her appearances, but she only received $100,000. Electra also alleges NWWL released DVDs that use her image, including "Twin Peaks," "Operation Naked Storm," "Tag Team Dream" and "Bush vs. Hussein," without payment.... L.A. Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2038898/posts#comment Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:43:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2038104/posts On February 17, 2008, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. Some are concerned about what NATO, the United Nations, and the European Union have nurtured there since the military and humanitarian intervention in 1999. James Jatras, a U.S.-based advocate for the Serbian Orthodox Community, put it bluntly last year when he said Kosovo was a “a beachhead into the rest of Europe” for “radical Muslims” and “terrorist elements.” It’s an assertion without evidence. “We’ve been here for so long,” said United States Army Sergeant Zachary Gore in Eastern Kosovo, “and not seen any evidence of it, that we’ve reached the assumption... Standpoint http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2038104/posts#comment Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:50:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2033743/posts Donald Young, a vibrant, charismatic choir director at one of Chicago's largest open and affirming black congregations, Trinity United Church of Christ, was found shot to death this past Sunday in his home. Young,47, was a longtime member of Trinity's choir, initially singing bass and then moving up the ranks to become one of its most electrifying and popular directors. He was also a faithful attendee at the conferences of the Gospel Music Workshop of America. The details about why and exactly how he died remain unclear; there is, however, one story that emerges with some semblance of clarity: a... GBMNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2033743/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:41:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2033582/posts Video at Link LarrySinclair.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2033582/posts#comment Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:06:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2033507/posts A Queens woman was arrested by federal authorities after a JetBlue flight was forced to make an emergency landing because she allegedly lit and refused to extinguish a cigarette on the plane and punched a flight attendant in the face, according to KUSA.com. The plane was en route from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday when officials said passenger Christina Szele, 35, lit a cigarette in her seat and starting smoking, the Rocky Mountain News reported. Smoking is forbidden on all domestic flights, but the Rocky Mountain News reported that when a... WNBC.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2033507/posts#comment Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:30:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2032779/posts A scrappy Web site that's built a reputation for taking on Goliath-sized corporate and government corruption is now fighting a holy war over copyright infringement.Wikileaks — a watchdog Web site that leaks corporate and government documents — hasn't officially launched, yet it has already uncovered human rights violations in China, claimed to have swayed Kenya's elections and exposed the inner workings of Guantanamo Bay. So many were surprised when it recently turned its sights on two lawyer-heavy religious groups: the Mormons and the Scientologists. Founded in December 2006, Wikileaks boasts of an archive of 1.2 million released documents, sent in... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2032779/posts#comment Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:08:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2032118/posts If all Presidents up until now had been BLACK...would Obama now be running as our first WHITE president? self vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2032118/posts#comment Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2030666/posts An English teenager died from complications two weeks after taking two abortion pills, her mother told an inquest into her death this week.Manon Jones, 18, described by her mother as a devout Christian teen, opted to terminate her pregnancy at six weeks because she feared the pregnancy would cause conflict within her "Muslim" boyfriend's family, the Daily Mail reported Friday. The teen took the first dose of medication to terminate the pregnancy on June 10, 2005, and the second two days later. On June 15, Jones felt light-headed and experienced heavy bleeding so her boyfriend took her to Southmead... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2030666/posts#comment Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:19:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2028779/posts Shop owners in Ontario, Quebec and a few other provinces must now hide tobacco products from their customers under rules that will cover most of Canada by year-end as the country tries to stamp out smoking by young people. The law has its critics, including those who point accusingly at Ontario's provincially owned liquor stores. But advocates say the seemingly draconian measure will eventually work, and is too important to get bogged down by morality. Reuters UK http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2028779/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:32:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2028622/posts Attorneys representing Marine Lt. Col Jeffrey Chessani will find out June 16 whether the presiding judge in the “Haditha Massacre” case will grant a defense motion to dismiss his charges because of undue command influence. If Folsom denies the defense motion Chessani will stand general court-martial July 21 for alleged dereliction of duty and orders violations, said Richard Thompson, chief counsel of the civilian law firm representing him. The veteran combat Marine is the highest ranking officer to be charged with a crime in the discredited massacre investigation. Four enlisted men and three officers under his command were also charged... Defend Our Marines http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2028622/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:32:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2027748/posts Charleston Mercury - Our Endorsements Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT On June 10, voters go to primary polling places of their choice. We have strong feelings about some races and will advise accordingly.[snip] As noted, we do have some vigorous opinions about other incumbents, so welcome to our political quiz to answer these questions: What local elected official supported the following or is characterized as follows: 1) Congressman James Clyburn’s proposed ten-mile bridge[snip] 2) The most recent Farm Bill [snip] 3) ...voted only eight percent of the time for anti-pork legislation in 2007. As you know, the... Th Charleston Mercury http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2027748/posts#comment Sun, 8 Jun 2008 01:38:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2027713/posts Gov. Rick Perry hinted Thursday that members of a polygamist sect whose children were recently returned amid a botched sex-abuse investigation should pack their bags, a newspaper reported. Perry, who was in La Baule, France, for a European business conference, said that the state of Texas has an obligation to protect young women from being forced into marriage and underage sex, The Dallas Morning News reported in its online edition. He also warned members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that child sex abuse won't be tolerated and even suggested that followers of the renegade... The Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2027713/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:39:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2027530/posts Welcome to Derrie-Air, the world's only carbon-neutral luxury airline, where you don't have to choose between living the high life and saving the planet. Nine out of ten scientists agree—we need to reduce our carbon emissions or perish from the face of the earth. Air travel is one of the biggest sources of carbon emissions and global warming. Derrie-Air will be the only airline that plants trees to offset every pound of carbon that our planes release into the atmosphere. But not only will we do our part to protect the environment, we will expect you, our passengers, to do... Derrie-Air http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2027530/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 12:38:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2027017/posts The first time she was ever called the most offensive of racial slurs, Tamu Smith was in the Salt Lake LDS temple. An elderly man spied Smith, a new bride, and asked aloud what a [racial epithet] was doing there. Instead of reprimanding him, temple workers defended him, saying he didn't know better. Smith didn't leave the LDS Church over such hurtful language then, and she remains faithful, but frustrated, nearly 15 years later. She will join other Mormons this week to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the June 8, 1978, revelation that opened the church's priesthood to "all worthy... Salt Lake Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2027017/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:08:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2026401/posts In Vanity Fair's latest edition, Bill Clinton's front and center in a feature entitled, "The Comeback Id." His predilection for young women and running with billionaires is only part of the story by reporter Todd Purdum, as the former president's excesses are on full display. The man who would be First Lady visited Pikeville in Eastern Kentucky in May to boost the fortunes of his wife, Hillary Rodham-Clinton. KyPolitics.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2026401/posts#comment Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:52:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2024573/posts Candidates rally 'round 23 percent alternative levy It's what propelled two of the eight congressional candidates to run. Another two have agreed that if elected, they'll sign up to be co-sponsors of it. What is it about the Fair Tax proposal - which would completely undo the way Americans pay federal taxes - that warrants the support of half of the 5th District congressional candidates? "It untaxes the poor, and it's just so bloody simple," said Chuck Bailey, a retired Boeing engineer who heads North Alabama's Fair Tax organization. "Just imagine never filing another tax return, bringing home your entire... The Huntsville Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2024573/posts#comment Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:12:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2024101/posts Parts of my article found at: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/840079/posts (disproof-inserts added by Bro. Frank Fantasia) "And so it was said that his name would be known for both good and evil." --D&C I am going to be rather bold here. I am both a proud and active member of the LDS Church and of the Fraternity of Freemasory. I have also had the privalege to study under a 9th generation Witch who is also a friend of mine. Becoming an author, I am also a University Student in Theology, History, Literature, Creative Writing, Fantasy, Philosophy and Poetry. I have been a practitioner... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2024101/posts#comment Sat, 31 May 2008 18:59:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2023187/posts Headline only now CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2023187/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 21:12:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2022948/posts Can anyone help to spread this YouTube video? I am a newbie here and don't want to see what happened to us in New York on 911 ever happen again in our great land. YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/2022948/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 14:11:01 GMT