Tuesday, September 20, 2011

THE QUEEN OF MEAN


Leona left her Maltese dog, Trouble, a $12 million trust fund. This sum was subsequently reduced to $2 million. Her choice to leave $12 million to her white Maltese, Trouble, was branded 3rd in Fortune's "101 Dumbest Moments in Business" of 2007.Trouble lived in Florida with Carl Lekic, the general manager of the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel, with several death threats having been received.Lekic, Trouble's caretaker, stated that $2 million would pay for the dog's maintenance for more than 10 years—the annual $100,000 for full-time security, $8,000 for grooming and $1,200 for food. Lekic is paid a $60,000 annual guardian fee." Trouble passed away at age twelve in December 2010, with the remainder of the funds reverted to the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. Although Helmsley's wishes were to have the dog interred with her in the mausoleum, New York state law prohibits interment of pets in human cemeteries and the dog was subsequently cremated.

She left $15 million for her brother Alvin Rosenthal.

Helmsley had four grandchildren. Two of them each received $5 million in trust and $5 million in cash, under the condition that they visit their father's grave site once each calendar year. Their signing a registration book would prove that they had visited the grave. Her other two grandchildren, Craig and Meegan Panzirer, received nothing.

Monday, September 19, 2011

GREEN CARDS FOR AL QAEDA TRAILER



GREEN CARDS FOR AL QAEDA is now nationwide. Here is the trailer. This is a MUST VIEW type of film. Please spread the word. The trailer is also available on Youtube and the full documentary is available nationwide. Please check your video download source. The film is so important that I ask you to also email your friends and especially your national representatives such as Congressmen & Senators. Thanks you Surya Iacono. It is a great film. Richard

p.s. It is now available at "Viewer's Choice On Demand" on Comcast.

Friday, September 16, 2011

KEN BUCK

Ken Buck will be at "ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLACK TEA PARTY" on Saturday, September 17th at 6:00pm at the COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, located at 1125 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Suite 105.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

MOTORCYCLE RESCUE

Here is that video of the folks in Utah


http://www.wjla.com/articles/2011/09/good-samaritans-rescue-motorcyclist-traped-under-fiery-car-after-crash-in-utah-66458.html

Monday, September 12, 2011

GREEN GARDS FOR AL QAEDA




The North American Premiere will be this Friday evening September, 16th, at The Lon Cheney Theatre. Seating is limited. There are free tix available for 120 people who listen to The Richard Randall Show.

I will host the event and will do a Q & A with the filmmaker after the screening.

They are first come, first serve. email me at: Richard@kvor.com

The Lon Chaney Theatre
221 E Kiowa St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Film starts: 6:15 p.m.
After film Q & A with Richard Randall and filmmaker Surya Iacono


http://www.peakradar.com/venue/detail/461/Lon_Chaney_Theatre

Saturday, September 10, 2011

FACES OF FREEDOM - PLEASE JOIN ME


It was totally random where any of us were on 9/11/01. This year I will choose. I will be at the Faces Of Freedom concert at the World Arena. I have been to the Arena to speak at events with Ollie North and Glenn Beck. I have seen the circus, CC and Gold Kings hockey, the Rockettes, and The Eagles, but THIS will be the most important and moving event I probably will ever see there.

JOIN ME SATURDAY, SEPT. 10TH AT GARDEN OF THE GODS



I will be at the Garden of The Gods Trading Post near Balanced Rock from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Stop by and have some great food and conversation at one of my favorite places.

You are invited to "Roast At The Post" on September 10th at The Garden Of The Gods Trading Post! Tickets are $7 each or 4 Tickets for $20 The Old Fashioned Pig Roast will begin at 5pm Tickets are available for purchase at Garden of the Gods Trading Post, and space is limited Get your tickets now! Front Range BBQ will be roasting the pig! Be sure to go down get your tickets at Garden Of The Gods Trading Post.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

RADNEY FOSTER

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Radney is simply one of my favorite all time songwriters. You know him... Texas in 1880, Nobody Wins, Angel Flight, etc. He took time to write songs with vets to record in Nashville and perform at Faces Of Freedom.

Sample some of his music at:
http://www.radneyfoster.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=5

here are the lyrics to Angel Flight. It is about pilots flying home the bodies of Texas National Guard members killed overseas.

All I ever wanted to do was fly
Leave this world and live in the sky
I left the C130 out of Fort Worth town
I go up some days I don't wanna come down

Well I fly that plane called the Angel Flight
Come on brother you're with me tonight
Between Heaven and earth you're never alone
On the Angel Flight
Come on brother I'm taking you home

I love my family and I love this land
But tonight this flight's for another man
We do what we do because we heard the call
Some gave a little, but he gave it all

I fly that plane called the Angel Flight
Come on brother you're with me tonight
(Come on brother you're with me tonight)
Between Heaven and earth you're never alone
On the Angel Flight
Come on brother I'm taking you home
Come on brother I'm taking you home

Well, the stars are quiet and the stars are bright
Feels kinda like church in here tonight
It don't matter where we touch down
On the Angel Flight its sacred ground

I fly that plane called the Angel Flight
Gotta hero riding with us tonight
Between Heaven and earth you're never alone
On the Angel Flight
Come on brother I'm taking you home
Come on brother I'm taking you home
Come on brother I'm taking you home
Come on brother I'm taking you home

“One of the best albums of the year” – USA Today

“Revival is quintessential Foster, an inspired and crisply recorded batch of tunes that bridges the gaps separating country from rock and pop. The songs are memorable and meaty.” — Dallas Morning News

“This is a record for Sunday morning and Saturday night; for every moment of pensive reflection, there’s an equal dose of rafter-rattling roots rock.” –Washington Post

“Foster has gone indie with his new release. That sobbing you hear is coming from various boardrooms of the labels that didn’t snap his new gem up.” —American Songwriter

“A most impressive album…will certainly be in the top Americana albums of 2009” – Houston Press

“Powerful…the whole thing hums with the energy of a songwriter at the top of his game”—popdose.com

“If you’re not a part of the Foster faithful before you listen to Revival, you certainly will be afterward.” –allmusic.com

“Radney Foster is one of the most talented singer/songwriters of our time. His voice is so unique, sexy and engaging.” – Sara Evans

REVIVAL
1. A Little Revival - listen
2. Forgiveness - listen
3. Until It’s Gone - listen
4. Second Chances - listen
5. I Know You Can Hear Me - listen
6. Angel Flight - listen
7. Trouble Tonight - listen
8. Shed a Little Light - listen
9. I Made Peace With God - listen
10. Life is Hard (Love Is Easy) - listen
11. If You Want To Be Loved - listen
12. Suitcase - listen
13. A Little Revival (reprise) - listen

This World We Live In
(April 2006)
1. Drunk On Love
2. Sweet And Wild
3. Kindness Of Strangers
4. Big Idea
5. Half Of My Mistakes
6. New Zip Code
7. I Won't Lie To You
8. Prove Me Right
9. Fools That Dream
10. Never Gonna Fly

And Then There's Me
(The Back Porch Sessions)
(2004)
1. Figure It Out
2. Never Gonna Fly
3. Half of My Mistakes
4. Forever is Over (Bourbon and Branch Water)
5. And Then There's Me
6. If You Can't Be Good (Be Lucky)
7. Little Babies Like To Suck on Their Toes
8. Fools That Dream
9. Easier Said Than Done
10. Making It Up As I Go Along
11. GodSpeed

Another Way To Go
(2002)
1. Real Fine Place To Start
2. Everyday Angel
3. Again
4. Sure Feels Right
5. Disappointing You
6. I Got What You Need
7. Tired Of Pretending
8. What It Is That You Do
9. Scary Old World (with Chely Wright)
10. Love Had Something To Say About It
11. What Are We Doing Here Tonight
12. Just Sit Still
13. Another Way To Go

Are You Ready For The Big Show?
(2001)
Radney’s first live album, cut in Austin. Featuring the studio bonus hit, “Texas In 1880” (with Pat Green)
1. Tonight
2. God Knows When
3. Just Call Me Lonesome
4. School of Hard Knocks
5. Went For A Ride
6. I'm Used To It
7. Folding Money
8. Leaning On What Love Can Do
9. How You Play The Hand
10. Nobody Wins
11. I'm In
12. Bonus: Texas In 1880 - Radney Foster/Pat Green
13. Bonus: Tonight

See What You Want To See
(1999)
1. I've Got A Picture
2. I'm In
3. Raining On Sunday
4. Folding Money
5. Angry Heart
6. The Kiss
7. You Were So Right
8. God Knows When
9. The Lucky Ones
10. Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)

Labor of Love
(1995) Arista
1. Willin' To Walk (Foster)
2. Labor of Love (Foster-Bullens)
3. My Whole Wide World (Foster-Bullens)
4. Never Say Die (Foster-Ducas)
5. Jesse's Soul (Foster-DuBois)
6. Everybody Gets the Blues (Foster-Ducas)
7. If It Were Me (Foster-Richey)
8. Broke Down (Foster-Nicholson)
9. Precious Pearl (Foster)
10. Last Chance for Love (Foster)
11. Walkin' Talkin' Woman (Foster)
12. Making It Up As I Go Along (Foster)

Del Rio, TX 1959
(1992) Arista
1. Just Call Me Lonesome (Foster-Ducas)
2. Don't Say Goodbye (Foster)
3. Easier Said Than Done (Foster)
4. A Fine Line (Foster)
5. Went for a Ride (Foster-Randall)
6. Nobody Wins (Foster-Richey)
7. Louisiana Blue (Foster-Chapman)
8. Closing Time (Foster-Sager)
9. Hammer and Nails (Foster-Bullens)
10. Old Silver (Foster)

Foster & Lloyd
Essential Foster and Lloyd
(1996)
1. Crazy Over You (Foster-Lloyd)
2. What Do You Want From Me This Time? (Foster-Lloyd)
3. Sure Thing (Foster-Lloyd)
4. Hard To Say No (Foster-Lloyd)
5. Don't Go Out With Him (Foster-Lloyd)
6. Texas In 1880 (Foster)
7. You Can Come Cryin' To Me (Foster)
8. Faster and Louder (Lloyd-Foster)
9. Fair Shake (Clark-Foster-Lloyd)
10. She Knows What She Wants (Foster-Lloyd)
11. Happy For A While (Lloyd-Foster)
12. Fat Lady Sings (Lloyd-Foster)
13. After I'm Gone (Foster-Lloyd)
14. Suzette (Lloyd)
15. Before the Heartache Rolls In (Foster-Lloyd)
16. Is It Love (Foster-Lloyd)
17. Can't Have Nothin' (Foster-Lloyd)
18. All Said and Done (Foster-Lloyd-Gill)
19. White Train (Holsapple)
20. Whoa (Foster-Lloyd)

Foster & Lloyd
Version of the Truth
(1990)
1. Is It Love? (Foster-Lloyd)
2. Version of the Truth (Foster-Lloyd)
3. I Wishdaida Run Into You (Foster-Lloyd)
4. Leavin' In Your Eyes (Foster-Lloyd)
5. Side of the Road (Foster-Lloyd)
6. It's a Done Deal (Foster-Lloyd)
7. Lonesome Run (Foster-Lloyd)
8. It's Over (Foster-Lloyd)
9. All Said and Done (Foster-Lloyd-Gill)
10. Workin' On Me (Foster-Lloyd)
11. Whoa (Foster-Lloyd)

(out of print) Foster & Lloyd
Faster & Louder
(1989)

1. Faster and Louder (Lloyd-Foster)
2. Fair Shake (Clark-Foster-Lloyd)
3. She Knows What She Wants (Foster-Lloyd)
4. Happy For a While (Lloyd-Foster)
5. Fat Lady Sings (Lloyd-Foster)
6. After I'm Gone (Foster-Lloyd)
7. I'll Always Be Here Loving You (Foster)
8. Suzette (Lloyd)
9. Before the Heartache Rolls In (Foster-Lloyd)
10. Lie to Yourself (Lloyd-Terry)

Foster & Lloyd
(1987)
1. Turn Around (Foster-Lloyd)
2. Crazy Over You (Foster-Lloyd)
3. What Do You Want From Me This Time? (Foster-Lloyd)
4. Token of Love (Lloyd)
5. Sure Thing (Foster-Lloyd)
6. Hard to Say No (Foster-Lloyd)
7. The Part I Know By Heart (Foster-Lloyd)
8. Don't Go Out With Him (Foster-Lloyd)
9. Texas in 1880 (Foster)
10. You Can Come Cryin' To Me (Foster)

9/11 RECORDINGS AND FACES OF FREEDOM TICKETS AT THE WORLD ARENA







STRANGE FRUIT


Lynchings: By Year and Race
Year Whites Blacks Total

1882 64 49 113
1883 77 53 130
1884 160 51 211
1885 110 74 184
1886 64 74 138
1887 50 70 120
1888 68 69 137
1889 76 94 170
1890 11 85 96
1891 71 113 184
1892 69 161 230
1893 34 118 152
1894 58 134 192
1895 66 113 179
1896 45 78 123
1897 35 123 158
1898 19 101 120
1899 21 85 106
1900 9 106 115
1901 25 105 130
1902 7 85 92
1903 15 84 99
1904 7 76 83
1905 5 57 62
1906 3 62 65
1907 3 58 61
1908 8 89 97
1909 13 69 82
1910 9 67 76
1911 7 60 67
1912 2 62 64
1913 1 51 52
1914 4 51 55
1915 13 56 69
1916 4 50 54
1917 2 36 38
1918 4 60 64
1919 7 76 83
1920 8 53 61
1921 5 59 64
1922 6 51 57
1923 4 29 33
1924 0 16 16
1925 0 17 17
1926 7 23 30
1927 0 16 16
1928 1 10 11
1929 3 7 10
1930 1 20 21
1931 1 12 13
1932 2 6 8
1933 2 24 26
1934 0 15 15
1935 2 18 20
1936 0 8 8
1937 0 8 8
1938 0 6 6
1939 1 2 3
1940 1 4 5
1941 0 4 4
1942 0 6 6
1943 0 3 3
1944 0 2 2
1945 0 1 1
1946 0 6 6
1947 0 1 1
1948 1 1 2
1949 0 3 3
1950 1 1 2
1951 0 1 1
1952 0 0 0
1953 0 0 0
1954 0 0 0
1955 0 3 3
1956 0 0 0
1957 1 0 1
1958 0 0 0
1959 0 1 1
1960 0 0 0
1961 0 1 1
1962 0 0 0
1963 0 1 1
1964 2 1 3
1965 0 0 0
1966 0 0 0
1967 0 0 0
1968 0 0 0
Total 1,297 3,445 4,742
*Statistics provided by the Archives at Tuskegee Institute.




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