“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.” – Sydney Smith (20010422)
Author: Greg Johnson
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Taliban for the Heartland – The Homeland Defense Agency
The Homeland Defense Agency has been described by some as “Taliban for the Heartland.” This new initiative would mobilize and utilize various U.S. military, intelligence, and defense forces to institute domestic law and order whenever necessary. Essentially creating a military/police state. Is this an example of the new Compassionate Conservativism we’ve been hearing about? Below… Continue reading Taliban for the Heartland – The Homeland Defense Agency
Jay Shafer’s Tiny Small House in the Des Moines Register 10 December 2000
Housing > Small House Society Summary. In December 2000, an article by Laurie Mansfield in the Des Moines Register reported on Jay Shafer living in a tiny house in Iowa City. The full text of that article is below with reprint permission from Laurie Mansfield. Home Sweet Home By LAURIE MANSFIELD, Des Moines Register Staff Writer, Iowa… Continue reading Jay Shafer’s Tiny Small House in the Des Moines Register 10 December 2000
The Birdcage – Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman (1986) – Watch Free Streaming Online
In this contemporary American adaptation of the 1978 outrageous French farce LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the story centers on the life of a middle-aged, flamboyant gay couple…Armand and Albert…in the eclectic community of South Beach, Florida, who have raised a straight son. The son announces his engagement to the daughter of a right-wing U.S. senator,… Continue reading The Birdcage – Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman (1986) – Watch Free Streaming Online
“Hackers” – Watch the 1995 Classic Cyber Film
In this cyberpunk thriller, a renegade group of elite teenage computer hackers rollerblade through New York City by day and ride the information highway by night. After hacking into a high-stakes industrial conspiracy, they become prime suspects and must recruit the best of the cybernet underground to help clear their names. Staring: Jonny Lee Miller,… Continue reading “Hackers” – Watch the 1995 Classic Cyber Film
“The Last Resort” by The Eagles
“The Last Resort” is a song originally released on the album Hotel California by the Eagles. The performance in the video below is from “Hell Freezes Over” – a live recorded event on 25-26 April 1994. The album is the first to be released after the Eagles had reformed following a fourteen-year-long break up. Hell… Continue reading “The Last Resort” by The Eagles
“Wish You Were Here” Performed Live by Pink Floyd at Nassau Coliseum (19 Aug 1988)
In this video, Pink Floyd performs “Wish You Were Here” from the album Delicate Sound of Thunder. Delicate Sound of Thunder is the first entirely live album by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd. It was recorded over five nights at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York (19-23 August 1988) and mixed at… Continue reading “Wish You Were Here” Performed Live by Pink Floyd at Nassau Coliseum (19 Aug 1988)
“Canciones De Mi Padre” – Linda Ronstadt
The album “Canciones De Mi Padre” was released on 24 November 1987 and immediately became a global smash hit. At 2½ million US sales, it stands as the biggest selling non-English language album in American record history. It’s a collaborative project with Linda Ronstadt and numerous Mariachi musicians. Below is a live performance of the… Continue reading “Canciones De Mi Padre” – Linda Ronstadt
Wargames – Watch the Classic 1980s Movie Online Free
Summary A 80’s teenager, bored by traditional high school subjects like biology but fascinated by computers, accidentally taps into the Pentagon’s top-secret computer…the USA’s NORAD system. He starts what he innocently believes is a computer game called “Global Thermonuclear War,” but the “game” is real. The Pentagon’s best minds cannot shut down or reprogram the… Continue reading Wargames – Watch the Classic 1980s Movie Online Free
“99 Luftballons” by Nena – Original 1983 German Music Video
Introduction “99 Luftballons” is a song by the German band Nena from their 1983 self-titled album. Nena is the first album by the band and the second studio album of its singer, Gabriele “Nena” Kerner. Released on 14 January 1983, it’s been part of the music genre called Neue Deutsche Welle (meaning “New German Wave“)… Continue reading “99 Luftballons” by Nena – Original 1983 German Music Video
Simon & Garfunkel – The Concert in Central Park (19 Sep 1981)
The Concert in Central Park was a free benefit concert on 19 Sep 1981 in Central Park, New York City, where Simon & Garfunkel performed in front of more than 500,000 people. You can watch the 1h 26m documentary on Amazon, Google Play, or other providers, but the videos below seem to be of much… Continue reading Simon & Garfunkel – The Concert in Central Park (19 Sep 1981)
“Crazy on You” by Heart – Live (13 May 1977)
This video is a live performance of “Crazy on You” by Heart that aired on 13 May 1977 on The Midnight Special show. The song is from their debut studio album, Dreamboat Annie (1975). It was released as the album’s third single in March 1976, while marking the band’s debut single in the United States.… Continue reading “Crazy on You” by Heart – Live (13 May 1977)