Me thinks he won't be invited to the White House anytime soon:

Was it just me or did Colbert sound more mean spirited than funny? I know what you're thinking. Look who's talking, but still... check out the video for yourself.



You can view parts 11 and 111 here.

UPDATE: The Colbert video was pulled but you can still find it here.

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But you can still find it here:

The videos of Stephen Colbert's speech at the White House Correspondents Dinner have been pulled from YouTube. C-SPAN which owns the copyright to the videos asked YouTube to remove them. BUT you can still view the videos on iFilm and AOL's The Daily Pulse. And here's another one I found @ PeekVid.

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The Best of Me Symphony is now up hosted by none other than the infamous Friedrich Nietszche. Do yourself a favor and check out all the fun and frivolity.

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Slippery Bloggers getting their Palms Greased

Robert Scoble has joined that elite group of A-listers who have successfully exploited their new found fame in the blogosphere. He is reported to be leaving Microsoft for a more lucrative job offer.

Scoble was quoted as saying:

"I wish to thank Bill Gates for giving me an opportunity at Microsoft catapulting me onto the blogger A-list. But above all I wish to thank my loyal suckup fans who have made this all possible. For without you I am nothing".

Amen brother.

Todays Blog Quiz:

So what is the difference between a self-serving politician, and a self-serving blogger?

Absolutely nothing.

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You might have noticed that the FISK's left column has been playing hide and seek for the past couple of weeks.

Well after a few sleepless nights in (almost) Seattle, I called on a friend of mine - the infamous CyberCoder who figured out the problem in quick fashion.

If you're a geek or a wannabe geek or need to know about stuff like Ajax etc., then he's the guy to read. Much thanks my friend.

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Too Little, Too Late?

President Bush declares a state of emergency as New Orleans begins gathering up and counting the dead across a ghastly landscape awash in perhaps thousands of corpses.

As the floodwaters recede and the search for the dead begins, there are grim signs that authorities predict a "staggering death toll" from Hurricane Katrina.

"It is going to be about as ugly of a scene as I think you can imagine," the nation's homeland security chief warned. As authorities struggled to keep order, police shot and killed at least five people Sunday after gunmen opened fire on a group of contractors traveling across a bridge on their way to make repairs."

In New Orleans' Garden District, a woman's body lay at the corner of Jackson Avenue and Magazine Street, a business area with antique shops on the edge of blighted housing. The body had been there since at least Wednesday. As days passed, people covered the corpse with blankets or plastic.

By Sunday, a short wall of bricks had been built around the body, holding down a plastic tarpaulin. On it, someone had spray-painted a cross and the words, "Here lies Vera. God help us."

As we remember that tragic event four years ago, I decided to make available the 9/11 video clip showing a plane crashing into the second tower. You can grab a copy of it here.

The Secret Mulroney Tapes: Unguarded Confessions of a Prime Minister

Canada's most controversial Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, famous for his failed Meech Lake Accord that would have altered Canada's constitution granting extraordinary powers to the province of Quebec, chokes on his own words:

The Globe and Mail reports: OTTAWA -- Brian Mulroney feels "devastated" and "betrayed" and regrets talking candidly to Peter C. Newman, a spokesman said yesterday after the author's tale of the tapes showed the former prime minister savaging opponents and allies alike. 'I was reckless in talking with Peter C. Newman,' " Mr. Lavoie quoted Mr. Mulroney as saying. " 'This was my mistake and I'm going to have to live with it." "Brian Mulroney is a very colourful, entertaining man in a conversation that says things . . . because they're entertaining," Mr. Lavoie said. "For a man like this to tape him without his knowledge and use it this way is nothing short of betrayal. . . . He's quite devastated."

No doubt!

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From Cyber Trucks, to Cyber Phones, to a  Cyber House – now this…a Cyber Mansion, when will it ever end? Cyberhouse Life is a concept from architect Alex Wyzhevsky that looks like it could easily be out of the next Bond film. Nestled in a picturesque mountain this dwelling actually consists of two buildings –...

Finally saw “Killing Them Softly”. Best thing I’ve seen in months. ow.ly/jAiBl

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Kritik an Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine wird von der russischen Justiz hart bestraft. Nun muss eine Ärztin für Jahre in Haft, weil sie der Ukraine angeblich ein Recht auf Selbstverteidigung zugestand. Beweise dafür gibt es nicht.

Im New Yorker Schweigegeld-Prozess wurde Ex-Präsident Trump im Mai in allen Punkten schuldig gesprochen. Doch das Strafmaß steht noch aus. Nun wurde der Prozess vertagt - es geht um eine Entscheidung über Trumps Immunität.

Ford hat für sein Kölner Werk Kurzarbeit angemeldet. Hintergrund sei die schwache Nachfrage nach Elektroautos. Der Autobauer will deshalb im kommenden Jahr weniger Fahrzeuge in Köln bauen.

Eine Woche nach dem Ampel-Aus gibt es einen Fahrplan, wie es weitergehen soll: Die Union und die Rest-Ampel verständigten sich auf einen Neuwahltermin am 23. Februar. Auch Bundespräsident Steinmeier signalisierte seine Zustimmung.

Die Zeit sitzt den US-Demokraten im Nacken. Noch vor Trumps Amtsantritt wollen sie so viele Bundesrichter im US-Senat bestätigen wie möglich. Denn auch in der Parlamentskammer übernehmen bald die Republikaner die Kontrolle.

Nach den Gewinnen haben die Anleger an der Wall Street heute Kasse gemacht. Der Blick geht nun auf neue Inflationszahlen und die Notenbank Fed. Der DAX fiel deutlicher zurück.

Nach fast zwei Jahren gibt es wieder ein Lebenszeichen der in Belarus inhaftierten Oppositionspolitikerin Maria Kolesnikowa. Ihr Vater durfte die Gefangene besuchen. Ihre Familie war zuletzt in großer Sorge um Kolesnikowa.

Bislang ist Wirtschaftsminister Habeck von Pannen in Regierungsflugzeugen verschont geblieben. Doch bei der Rückreise von einer Tech-Konferenz hat es den Vizekanzler nun erwischt. Dabei hätte er Termine im Bundestag gehabt.

Heute empfängt US-Präsident Biden seinen Nachfolger Trump im Weißen Haus, um die Übergabe der Regierungsgeschäfte zu besprechen. Schon jetzt arbeitet Trump daran, schnellstmöglich völlig loyale Mitarbeiter zu installieren. Von C. Sarre.

Wer lange auf einem Bein stehen kann, lebt Studien zufolge länger. Der sogenannte Flamingo-Test gilt als gutes Maß für den Alterungsprozess. Aber wie lange muss man es aushalten? Von A. Braun und E. Burkhart.

Die US-Wahl ist gerade eine Woche her, und schon dreht sich das Personalkarussell in hohem Tempo. Heute wollen die Republikaner Führungsposten im Kongress besetzen und zeigen, dass sie die neue Macht im Kapitol sind. Von Katrin Brand.

Nach dem gestrigen Rückschlag hält sich der DAX über der Marke von 19.000 Punkten. Neben Unternehmensbilanzen dürften heute auch die US-Inflationsdaten vom Oktober für weitere Bewegung sorgen.

Eine Gruppe von Bundestagsabgeordneten hat Bundestagspräsidentin Bas einen Antrag auf ein Verbotsverfahren gegen die AfD übergeben. Angesichts der vorgezogenen Wahl unterstreicht Mitinitiator Wanderwitz die Dringlichkeit eines Verbots.

Seit bald 30 Jahren treffen sich auf der UN-Klimakonferenz jedes Jahr fast 200 Staaten. Trotzdem sind die Treibhausgase seitdem deutlich gestiegen. Kann das Klima auf den Treffen überhaupt gerettet werden? Von Janina Schreiber.

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I am having issues with my stock radio. It has never worked since I got my 1994 3500 (tel:1994%203500). Any ideas on what could be wrong?? I am pretty much ready to swap it out. Have you...

Enrolments for our team co-op continue to come in, we are
about 25 at my last count, so reserve your share now
if you don't want to miss out.

http://mlm-successsite.com/training/Coop%20Program.html

But I have some BAD news for you . . .

When you join our team co-op just like everything else in
life you NEVER get what you pay for.

In life if you buy a house you don't just get a house.

You get a water bill, an electric bill, homeowners
insurance, and a lawn to mow, etc . . .

(Let's not mention the price you pay if anything happens to
break or go wrong.)

Well our team co-op is no different.

That's right!

I guarantee you're NOT going to get what you pay for!

But luckily, when it comes to our team co-op it all works
the other way around.

Not only do I take on all the risk of performance, place all
the ads, track all the ads, create all the marketing
material, and follow up with all the leads on the team's
behalf, but you also get something else . . .

My goal with every team co-op is to not only to improve upon
what we did the month before and leave you with little to no
risk, but I always want to ensure that you get MORE than you
put on the line.

So . . .

For this month once the co-op reaches over 40 shares sold I
will personally ensure that each and every member of the
team co-op get's more than they pay because once we hit that
mark I will personally put $600 of my own money into the
promotional pot to ad towards your marketing.

This means that for every member of the co-op that reserves
a share at $80 you will actually get $95 worth of
advertising done on your behalf.

Further . . .

If we reach our full cap amount of 50 shares reserved I
will personally add $1200 out of my own pocket to put
towards our co-op marketing fund.

I think I'm probably a little insane for putting myself out
on the line like this again, but it's worth ever cent of it
to me.

If I can help our team grow in any way shape or form I'm
doing it.

If it means putting a heck of a lot of my own money on the
line to do it I'm more than happy to do it.

Why?

When I tried network marketing the first time around on my
own and met with dismal failure with little real help I
remembered what it felt like.

I was the only one out there pushing for my success. I was
the only one putting my money on the line to try to improve
my life.

It was a very frustrating feeling to have to know that when
it came down to it I was alone.

Well you are not alone and as long as I am a member of this
team and you will never be alone on your path to success.

Let's make history together!

We are at about 25 shares reserved. Reserve your's now
before it's to late!

Use the links below to reserve your share!

http://mlm-successsite.com/training/Coop%20Program.html

To Your Success!

John O’Driscoll

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This is a message from your upline Director John O’Driscoll. Team we are 310+ strong and growing fast!
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1. Welcome to New Team Members
   
   I would just like to personally welcome the following team members who have joined in the last couple of days.
   
   Millionaire Club
   Marvin frendo combo
   Michael Summers
   
   Make sure you go to our first steps guide Click here
   
   
2. Tony Michael Faculty Call
   
   This is one of the best calls I have listened to for a while, listen in and get fired up for August!
   
   Click Here
   
   
3. Message from your Vice President Ned Rae (20,000 members in under 3 years!)
   
   TEAM!
   Things are moving fast, MOMENTUM is just around the corner and NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION!
   You can be at the right place at the right time and still miss the boat, it is that ACTION that is required.
   
   IF ACTION IS WHAT YOU WANT, IT’S ACTION YOU’RE GOING TO GET!!
   
   Don’t miss the TEAM Training call SATURDAY August 4th at 1:00PM Central Time. pin code 67207#
   
   We have been looking for a SYSTEM that would help us integrate the Internet with our WORD OF MOUTH Network Marketing. Thanks to the efforts of Mike Ward, a TOP Money Earner with Success University a system is here.
   
   Mike will be our SPECAIL GUEST on the call tomorrow. Mike will be explaining his SU Builder Auto Responder system designed for Success University. You will not want to miss this call!
   There are also updates to be shared from our own Lou Bonaventura on our TEAM Training Website.
   
   Get on the call early, there are only 99 in coming lines, the call will fill up…Let SU Builder and this TEAM help you build that foundation before that great momentum push arrives!!
   
   
4. Following up your leads
   
   Members of the team coop I have posted some guidance on follow up in the coop blog. This can be used by anyone following up on your leads.
   ==> Click Here
   
   
5. August Bonuses
   
   Guys have you checked out this months bonuses – they are the best I have ever seen. I want you to take a look at the special Director bonus on offer this month.
   
   If you’re a student there is the real possibility of earning a lot of money this month. Lets break it down. To become a director you need to have 10 people you have personally sponsored and for 3 of those people to have become a counsellor (they have signed 5 people themselves)
   
   Now if you really go for it this month this is what you are going to earn in one month.
   
   10 personal sign ups = 10x$20 = $200
   15 sign ups by your team = 15*$5 = $75
   2x2 bonus =$1000 (You should be able to get two of these)
   Director Bonus =$1500
   Total =$2775
   
   You will actually earn more than this as there are other bonus payments but I just want to illustrate that this is really the month you want to pull out all of the stops. If your brand new to the business or have been in for a while you need to know that people have become a Director in days so with massive action one month is very achievable.
   
   

Speak with your upline sponsor and go for it.

I am truly excited about August as I believe this is going to be one of the fastest growing months this year. Lets grow big together!

John O’Driscoll
http://mlm-successsite.com

Link to each review on Gary Chew's list.

Steve Williams reports the passing of a Tulsa TV icon, Betty Boyd. Reader comments and links to a Tulsa World story, and a KTUL story with a 1965 video are in GroupBlog 320.

When discussion turned to this epic starring Robert Preston, Chill Wills and Susan Hayward, Lazzaro found the whole thing on YouTube, and posted it in GroupBlog 321.

IMAX 3D documentary about animals whose destiny is to exist in the wild, narrated by Morgan Freeman. Opens wide on April 8.

Lazzaro is trying to remember the name of a girl who worked at the Bead Workshop in the 1970s. See a print ad for it from The Tulsa Phonograph Record Magazine, July 1975, in GroupBlog 325.

Best Foreign Language Oscar winner for 2011. Danish director Susanne Bier and screenwriter Anders Thomas Jensen tell a stoic story about two upper-middle class Danish families, one just stricken with the natural death of the mother, the other slipping from estrangement into divorce. Each has a boy about 11 years old. Chew calls it grounded and uplifting, despite the strife, pain and disillusionment. Now in limited release, opens at Tulsa's Circle Cinema on 5/20.

7 p.m. Thursday at the OSU-Tulsa campus: "The Everlasting Beatles". See the webmaster's footage of George Harrison in Tulsa, 1974. More in GroupBlog 327.

Depressing, maudlin, creepier than "Mulholland Drive", but then again, Mel Gibson's character is seen talking to Jon Stewart with a stuffed beaver on his fist. Opens wide on May 20.

Thirtysomething Oliver has just struggled his way past the event of the death of his eccentric mother. Not long after, his father announces: "I'm gay. And I've known it since before I married your mother." Stars Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer. Now in limited release.

Gary Chew says FwB is really, really quite bad. But on the brighter side, it does feature Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake, Woody Harrelson, Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman and Richard Jenkins. Opens wide July 22.

Robert Jernigan Jr. sadly informed us that his dad, who played Captain Ben on KTUL-TV, has passed away. More information in GroupBlog 330.

Pretty entertaining for a templated rom-com. The number in question is how many persons with whom one has shared intimate moments. Stars Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari Graynor and Blythe Danner. Opens today.

All these amusement parks of Tulsa past can be seen tonight on RSU-TV's final encore of "Green Country People and Places", 7:30 pm, Thur, 10/3. Producer/director Bryan Crain contributed photos of Skyline and Lakeview to TTM. Lowell Burch's Skyline Park home movie is included. Broadcast channel 35.1, Cox 109 or 793.

Found in a high altitude aerial photograph, courtesy of the Tulsa City-County Library.

Brought to our attention by a Tweet from Michael Bates, 1970s furniture magnate John F. Lawhon spoofs himself. I believe his store was over on Pine St. In the current GroupBlog

Brought to our attention by Hurst Swiggart, a nice story in the Tulsa World.

Marshall Brodien's TV Magic Cards, Christina's International Introductions, and the Three-Minute Samba (Intermission time). These and more are also on the Tulsa TV Memories YouTube Channel.