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Monkees Singer Davy Jones is Dead at 66

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Leave a comment


Davy Jones, 1945-2012

Davy Jones, Monkees Frontman

British singer-songwriter and actor Davy Jones has died at the age of 66. Best known as a member of the Monkees, Jones and his band released six albums, four of which hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Several of their singles still resonate today, including I’m a Believer, Last Train to Clarksville, and Daydream Believer. Jones and his legacy will be remembered for years to come.
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Stream Direct TV: Watch 4500 HD Channels

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Leave a comment

Stream Direct TV

Pros:  Stream Direct provides unlimited and uncensored access to over 4500 TV channels for a one time lifetime fee. No other fees ever!

Cons:  It’s not exactly clear what you will have access to until you sign up, however we found all of our favorites upon further review.

The Verdict:  Considering what you would pay monthly for cable TV, Satellite Direct TV, with over 4500 HD channels, is definitely worth the one time fee.

Price:  $49.95

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Ben Stein Needs to Check His Attitude

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Leave a comment

I saw this very well done rebuttal to Ben Stein’s outrageous commentary against the proposed tax increase for rich people:

Linda McGibney: Ben Stein is Wrong

Television producer Linda McGibney is within America’s highest tax bracket and disagrees with Ben Stein’s claim that he feels it is a punishment for the wealthy to be taxed higher during a recession.  Read more... (518 words, estimated 2:04 mins reading time)

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Daria: The Complete Animated Series

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Leave a comment


From a recent article in Salon:

“Daria” may have started out as a hip soapbox for lampooning suburbanites, but as the series progressed, it really let its characters grow. The clueless teachers, the workaholic parents, even the vacuous fashion club members evolved into complex human beings. And Daria and Jane grew beyond mere smirking social commentators, too, as they grappled to fit dating, college pursuits, and even their own hypocrisy into their narrowly idealistic worldview.  Read more... (154 words, estimated 37 secs reading time)

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‘Honey West’ Starring Anne Francis

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Leave a comment


Synopsis

The Honey West character was created by Gloria and Forrest E. “Skip” Fickling under the pseudonym “G.G. Fickling” in the late 1950s. West was one of the first female “private eyes” to ever appear on television.

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