Supersonic absent the technology... Kittinger Video [1960]

Kittinger's "supersonic equipment" in 1960...

Kittinger's record was beat by roughly an 'average commercial altitude' of a 747... A jump which was also said to have broken the SOUND BARRIER.... Favorite Kittinger Video (below)



ABOUT: Kittinger, a highly decorated fighter pilot, Vietnam POW... (Oh, well that explains it :D)

Whitney Huston (1963 – 2012)

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Two hundred [Million albums sold worldwide]; and the tragedy of a decade of turbulence...[Grammy Party] becomes a Memorial...

HT: IOTW

Whitney Houston recorded a "Star Spangled Banner" charity single, to raise funds for soldiers and families of those involved in the Persian Gulf War...

After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Arista Records re-released Houston's "The Star Spangled Banner"... She once again donated her share of the royalties, as did Arista Records, towards the firefighters and victims of the terrorist attacks...[WIKI]

More than a symbol of Markets & Ingenuity; world’s differences moved to conversation; Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

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Steve Jobs co-founded Apple in a Silicon Valley garage... His visionary built the world's leading tech company; and then, developed it to become the greatest and most important company in the world...

An adopted child, Jobs technology was adopted by countless multi-users around the globe... And more than a symbol of Markets & ingenuity; his brilliance made the world’s differences, "a conversation"... RIP




The world is morning his loss...
We send comfort to his family...


VIDEO: The Jobs legacy: Ease, elegance in technology [VIEW]
"We just wanted to build the best thing we could build."

AUDIO: Gov Christie Speech at Reagan Presidential Library [Part: 1 & 2 ]... (Must Hear)

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Gov Chris Christie accepts an invitation to deliver a speech today at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library... He offered his views of world events, and his appreciation for the leadership skills Ronald Reagan had displayed...


PART 1:

PART 2:

The LEFT talks about Republicans pinning their hopes on Gov Christie "over-throwing" Obama??? Since when is an election an 'over-throw'?

The RIGHT judges Gov Christie's State policy, but state policy belongs to the individual state; and Gov Christie has the task of Governing a state that is predominately Democrat...
-And quite well, I might add...

-Personal Note: Are we rapidly becoming "ungovernable?"
We've all seen the results of neighbors who struggle with feudalism, descend into ciaos; on a one-way path which leads into deep despair...

I pray for a strong America... One which does not base its values upon "petty differences"; but rather, takes into account a future yet unborn, or teens left with NOTHING in the way of the opportunities we have enjoyed...

It will take Americans, ready to commit to a better attitude; not just those sitting & critiquing who has a "better talking-point"...
As Gov Christie says; a nation ready to commit with "action."

Only time will tell...

BOATLIFT - An Untold Tale of Resilience (Video)

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In the largest sea evacuation in history; five hundred thousand civilians sailed to safely; in less than nine hours... A touching story of resilience.....

- ht: IOTW

-If you haven't really shed a tear during a video....
This would be the time.....

Memory of our Heroes, & Bravery; Permanently Etched into the Grid; as our Unity & Will remain strong

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The thousands of 9-11 Americans, still touch our hearts, & confirm that Liberty will be harshly defended. Be it in or out of our country; threats, & divisional interests will NOT be used as a cause to defeat us.




-Posted earlier...
French Filmmakers Document, the worst day in US history...
There is more to post here, but I can barely do this...

As posted at a friend's site...


We are reminded that "Remembrance is worthless without resolve. Resolve is useless without action." ~Michelle Malkin (9-11)

We do not resolve to forget.. We resolve to remember...

Lutnick on economy; reflects on 9-11 (Fox) Video

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Howard Lutnick (CEO Cantor Fitzgerald) talks w/ Fox Biz about economy; & shares positive thoughts about the families of 9-11... Video does not detail the tragedy, so vivid in our minds...
Though we shall NEVER FORGET...

-Taped: May 4, 2011.



As many know, Mr. Lutnick lost 658 of his Cantor Fitzgerald employees, in the attack on 9-11... Every year his firm contributes one full trading day to all those who lost; while continuing to embrace these families, as his own...

A portrait of Elizabeth Taylor, as told by Paul Newman (Video)

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"She rose above her pain, in helping others overcome theirs."
-Gone today, Elizabeth Taylor...






-A cascade of Elizabeth Taylor tributes: [View]

As Reagan is remembered; freedom & faith of the individual, will return us to limited Govt

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Image: penleyartco
"A Man Who Shaped Our Times" [Speaker Boehner]
"President Reagan's commitment to economic and human freedom resonated at home and abroad. He formed a partnership with Margaret Thatcher, echoed the free world's awe for Pope John Paul II and encouraged Lech Walesa and other freedom fighters." [Read]

Speaker Boehner recounts: "Reagan renewed "the promise of a smaller, less costly and more accountable government" http://bit.ly/eIbaon and #reagan100

As Left Media tries to paint Obama Marxist, "Reaganesque"... Here's what Reagan would have said Obama..
(Video: IOTW; Mr. Pinko)



VIDEO: Bill Whittle adds: "You don’t get to ride Reagan’s coat-tails; you get to ride Jimmy Carter’s coat-tails!" [View]

"Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves." -R. Reagan

MORE VIDEOS AT ACE [VIEW]

In 2010, thirty two black conservatives ran for congress under equality; & not in search of it... (Video)

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"Gradualism... is an excuse for escapism and do-nothingism; which ends up in stand-stillism."
- Dr. King (Mt. Top speech)



-Let no man determine your limits: [Reps]
-The truth shall set you [FREE]

At least 32 African-Americans ran for Congress this year as Republicans, the biggest surge since Reconstruction after Republican President Lincoln freed the slaves...[Read]

Motivated in preserving Constitutional principals, beyond equality!


-THINK POSITIVE THIS MLK DAY... RISE UP IN GOOD THOUGHT; JOIN HANDS, AND HELP PRESERVE OUR FREEDOMS, SLOWLY BEING LEGISLATED AWAY IN THIS COUNTRY....

Operation Gratitude: Over 600,000 pkgs to troops, so far! (Video)

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For our guys in the front lines, quelling the violence which erupts in cities across the world… Protecting families and allies...
Word cannot describe our Gratitude.

-Video: Latest link: [here]
-ht/SondraK


As the "removed" Dem Majority 111th works toward overloading the government bureaucracy with a flood of impossible demands, thus pushing society into crisis; we DEMAND that you:
-END your threat to our Charities...
-Stop crippling the 'American People's' ability to help the needy! [READ!]

More Tribute to our Veterans...

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"A Decorated US Veteran" -from 1944;
La Cambe, Normandy Joel Saget/ Getty-Michelle says:
"Land of the free because of the brave" [more]

-Wonderful video in our Veteran's honor (below)
(ht/DougM; commissarophobe, & Holger Awakens)

-Image Above: A US veteran wears his medals during a commemoration ceremony on June 5, 2009 at the German Military Cemetery of La Cambe, Normandy. Preparations are underway for the upcoming D-Day celebrations to mark the 65th anniversary of the June 6, 1944 allied landings in France, then occupied by Nazi Germany. (JOEL SAGET/AFP/Getty)

Veterans Day Remembrance, & thank you

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A Veteran's Day re-post for those, of whose sacrifices continue to make lives and Freedoms safe today... Forever honored for their bravery and loyalty...

They never stopped believing in our Nation... Thank you.


ABOUT: Reason.TVs Dan Hayes caught up with the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight from Wisconsin. Honor Flight is an organization that provides World War II vets and terminally ill patients from other conflicts free travel to Washington, D.C. to tour memorials.

U.S. Marine Corps, Happy 235th...

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Image: Gen. James F. Amos; 35th Marine Corps Commandant;
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus looks on.(Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea)
Thank you for sacrificing everything for us...

Marines Share the Same Birthday [View]
(Nov.10th 1775)
Marine Corps "The Commandant's Own" [view]


-Annual birthday run: [image]
-Headquarters Marine Corps: The cake...[image]

Billingsley was our favorite Mother; decades after the show (dies at 94)

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-Prototypical American Mother
-Video Tribute: [view]

In good times and difficult moments, Barbra Billingsley provided Americans with decades of timeless understanding & wholesome advice; associated w/ her 1957 sitcom character, June Cleaver.... Heartfelt sympathy...

-Latest role would spark a come-back...
-IOTW posts her Jive role: [here]
-Interview about the Jive role: [here]

UPDATE: Oh my gosh... With all respect for Billingsley's passing..
-Here's a show that should have been viewed by U.S. Congress!

Fred Rogers Acceptance Speech - 1997

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Matt Davis at buzzfeed posted this very sweet video a day ago… Mister Roger's Neighborhood children's program left an astonishing 900 episodes which spanned decades of broadcast since the 60's...

Here he is in 1997; accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards...

Reflecting his dream of creating a peaceful environment, and world where all children could grow and learn... Rogers later became a recipient of two Peabody Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award, and four Emmy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award (above)

Video: The Day Mr. Rogers Sang to US Senate;
And Saved Public Television...

Dennis Hopper: 1936~2010

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Image: Topsy Tiger Pro; PhotographyArtist. Legend. Rebel... His craft set him apart from the rest, as one of the most influential cultural figures of a generation... RIP.

(2008 interview at the Artist's Studio.)

Forever to live on; in the extended life of film...

"Architect of our Time"... Zaha Hadid

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-Video Interview: زها حديد‎
-by Coeficiente Audiovisual

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Today's Links...
--VIDEO: Beethoven Festspielhaus Symphony Hall in Bonn, Germany.
--VIDEO: Methanoia Studio: Spiraling Tower Barcelona (ZHA) VIEW.
--Hadid: 2004 Laureate, Pritzker Architecture Award: MORE.
--Zaha Hadid: Complete Buildings and Projects: READ.
--ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS: MORE.

Charlie Chaplin (1889 - 1977)

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A bowler hat, bamboo cane, and signature square mustache...
Chaplin was one of the most creative personalities in the silent film era... And his own unique style of acting, directing, scripting, and producing...celebrated the world over...

Chaplin, born this day (1889) ... Now, immortalized in film.

Note: Gratitude to our brave men & women who protect our Nation and allies from harm... Making this world a much less dangerous place. Thank-you.

General Alexander Haig dies...

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Gone today, is four star General, Commander, Sec. of State, & assistant (as it says) to 3 Presidents.
-AP.
-Wiki.


VIDEO: View. Some say his "I'm in control" was never lived down; but exercising protective instincts for our Country is to be admired... As the Military continues to play a significant role in Freedom and Liberty of our Nation...

Video: Remembering Alexander Haig...
"Crimes" of Watergate look rather silly about now...


Our thoughts are with the General's family and friends...