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Jim Reeves was born in Galloway, Texas, a small rural community near Carthage. [1]

Reeves was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1967, and two years later, the Academy of Country Music instituted the Jim Reeves Memorial Award. [2]

Jim Reeves’s death did not mean the end for one of the most popular voices in the history of country music; even more than 15 years after the 1964 plane crash that killed him, previously unreleased material from the singer whose distinctive vocal style was popularly known as “a touch of velvet” reached the Top Ten of the country charts. [3]

Jim Reeves awarded star on Shreveport’s Walk of Stars. [4]

Gentleman Jim Reeves was perhaps the biggest male star to emerge from the Nashville sound. [5]

Our objective is to promote the music of Jim Reeves and keep the memory of him alive. [6]

Country Music Television s list of the 100 greatest love songs: 1. [5]

James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 ‘ July 31, 1964) was an American country and pop music singer-songwriter popular in the 1950s and 1960s who also gained a wide international following for his pioneering smooth Nashville sound. [1]

From 1955 through 1969, Reeves was consistently in the country and pop charts — an amazing fact in light of his untimely death in an airplane accident in 1964. [...] Reeves was capable of singing hard country (”Mexican Joe” went to number one in 1953), but he made his greatest impact as a country-pop crooner. [2]

Born James Travis Reeves, August 20, 1923, in Galloway, TX; died in a plane crash, July 31, 1964, near Nashville, TN; son of Tom and Beulah Reeves (farmers); married Mary Elizabeth White, 1947. [3]

John Rex dedicates personal memorabilia and performs Jim Reeves Tribute Show at The Louisiana Hayride. [4]

Disc jockey and news reader (and later co-owner of radio station), KGRI, Henderson, TX; sideman with Moon Mullican band, Beaumont, TX; singer and bandleader, Reo Palm Isle, Longview, TX; released four singles on Macy record label; announcer for Louisiana Hayride, KWKH, Shreveport, LA; signed contract with Abbott Records, 1952; joined Grand Ole Opry and signed contract with RCA, 1955; became host of daily television program, ABC, 1957; toured U.S. and Europe; broke international attendance records on tour of South Africa, 1962. [3]

Tom usually plays one or two Jim Reeves songs in his program. [6]

After his death, his fan base didn’t diminish at all, and several of his posthumous hits actually outsold his earlier singles; no less than six number one singles arrived in the three years following his burial. [2]

Sources:
[1] Jim Reeves - Wikipedia
[2] CMT.com : Jim Reeves : Biography
[3] Jim Reeves: Information from Answers.com
[4] Jim Reeves Family Tribute
[5] Jim Reeves on Yahoo! Music
[6] Jim Reeves Fan Club Homepage

Precious little information has been leaked about Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear” in Washington, D.C. this Saturday — until now. [1]

The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear is a demonstration planned for October 30, 2010, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to be led by Jon Stewart and an in-character Stephen Colbert. [2]

Stephen Colbert (l.) and Jon Stewart appear at Comedy Central’s ‘Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education’ in New York Oct. 2. [3]

Stephen Colbert, left, and Jon Stewart appear on stage at Comedy Central’s “Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education” at the Beacon Theatre in New York. [4]

All of Washington D.C., nay — the world, is excited about this Saturday’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall, featuring “The Daily Show’s” Jon Stewart and “The Colbert Report’s” Stephen Colbert. [5]

1:20: Mr. Colbert enters, and two actors - Don Novello and Sam Waterston - perform readings. [1]

Fans of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert may be hoping for a political call-to-arms at Saturday’s Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear at the National Mall, but based on the schedule the Comedy Central duo provided the National Park Service, it appears they’re in for more of a comedy -and-music variety show. [4]

The permit for the Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert Washington rally this Saturday has finally been issued ‘ today, making their ‘Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear’ legit just in time. [3]

Organizers insist that Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert ’s “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear” on the National Mall… Circumstances require your presence. [6]

While Comedy Central continues to stay mum about the festivities, the Christian Science Monitor had the great fortune of acquiring the schedule portion of the National Park Service permit that was issued on Wednesday. [1]

Thousands of people have traveled to Washington this weekend to be a part of the Rally to Restore Sanity event hosted by Jon Stewart. [6]

There’s really not much you can glean from the schedule, still lots of TBAs and of course this outline could change entirely as the week goes on. [7]

News reports have cast the rally as a satirical response to Glenn Beck ’s Restoring Honor rally and the “Reclaim the Dream ” counter-rally. [2]

Patrick Pho: Patrick has been blogging before it was called blogging (at age 15.) As a blogger he writes about Gen-Y, Social Media, and how it’s rocking his world. [7]

We seek to spotlight this city and the creatives behind the scenes. [8]

Sources:
[1] Park Permit Reveals Details of Stewart/Colbert Rally …
[2] Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear - Wikipedia, the free …
[3] Revealed: schedule for ‘Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear …
[4] Rally to Restore Sanity: Schedule outlined for Rally to …
[5] “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear” Schedule | Metromix …
[6] Rally To Restore Sanity Schedule at Trends Buzz
[7] Sheryl Crow, The Roots On Preliminary Daily Show Rally …
[8] “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear” Schedule Leaked …

Voice actor Tom Kenny was born in New York and worked as a standup comedian. [1]

Tom Kenny at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2010. [2]

Tom Kenny does voice work for cartoons, video games, and commercials. [3]

Tom Kenny grew up in East Syracuse, New York. [4]

Thomas James “Tom” Kenny (born July 13, 1962) is an American actor, voice actor and comedian, best known as the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants in the television series of the same name, as well as Gary the Snail and the French narrator based on Jacques Cousteau. [2]

Tom supplies the voice for “Heffer” the cow on Nickelodeon’s “Rocko’s Modern Life” (1993) and Hanna Barbera’s “Top Cat” (1961), as well as regular performances on The Cartoon Network’s “Dexter’s Laboratory” (1996), “Justice League” (2001), “The Powerpuff Girls” (1998), and “Johnny Bravo” (1997). [5]

He voiced “Tweety Bird” for Looney Tunes video games, and did further voice work for the “Spyro” video games. [...] His most famous vocal creation is SpongeBob Squarepants, the titular kitchen sponge on Nickelodeon. [3]

After Mr. Show ended, Kenny turned to voice acting full-time with popular Cartoon Network series like Dexter’s Laboratory. [...] Kenny was also the narrator and various other characters on the show, and reprised his role for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie in 2004. [1]

He was also the voice of Skids and Wheelie in the 2009 live-action Transformers movie, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. [2]

His comedy evolved into impressions and sketch work, and he auditioned for Saturday Night Live, where was a finalist when the show had two openings, which were filled by David Spade and Rob Schneider. [3]

He currently voices the Ice King in the Cartoon Network animated series Adventure Time with Finn and Jake, and voices additional characters on Scooby-Doo! [1]

His mainstream television appearances include “Brotherly Love” (1995) and David Alan Grier’s sitcom debacle, “The Preston Episodes” (1995). [5]

When Tom was young he was into comic books, drawing funny pictures and collecting records. [4]

Sources:
[1] Tom Kenny: Information from Answers.com
[2] Tom Kenny - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] Tom Kenny
[4] Tom Kenny (I)
[5] Tom Kenny

The brand new Canon PowerShot S95 compact camera is the more refined successor of last year’s S90 model, additionally offering 720p HD video, Hybrid IS technology and in-camera HDR shooting. [1]

Along with all the fully manual, Program and Aperture/Shutter speed priority modes expected in an advanced digital camera, the A95 includes a custom mode for storing preferred camera settings. [...] When connected to a Canon compact photo printer, the camera/printer combination allows for ‘movie-prints’ (sequential frames of a movie clip printed as thumbnails on a single card) and photo IDs (passport style ID photographs). [2]

Canon S95 (6.8 oz./193g with battery and card, but no strap). [3]

In addition to bringing the 720p HD video people have long been clamoring for, the S95 features an in-camera HDR mode for easily creating those vibrant, eyeball-popping shots. [4]

Aimed at the serious photographer looking for a capable compact, the new Canon S95 features improved handling and greater levels of manual control. [1]

The Canon S95 is also smaller and has no hot shoe, while it does have a unique reprogrammable front Control Ring. [5]

The HS System enables the camera to support a maximum ISO of 3200 at full resolution and works to reduce the occurrence of noise at all ISO speeds for high quality images. [...] London, UK, 19th August 2010 - Canon today unveils the latest model in its successful PowerShot S-series with the launch of the new PowerShot S95 - an advanced, compact digital camera for photographers looking for outstanding low light performance and manual control in a pocket-sized body. [...] Other than these features it inherits a lightly tweaked version of the S90’s basic body design including the control ring, 28-105mm F2.0-4.9 stabilized lens and 3.0″ LCD. [6]

The PowerShot S90 is our longstanding favorite point-and-shoot, and one of its few shortcomings was that it couldn’t do HD video. [4]

Succeeding the highly-acclaimed PowerShot S90, the new model offers improved handling, greater levels of manual control, HD movie capabilities, the HS System and Hybrid IS - providing a powerful feature set capable of superb image quality in all shooting conditions. [6]

It used to be that I had to use my Casio EX-V8 for stereo movies; every other DSLR and compact camera of which I know only records mono sound. [3]

Its powerful array of advanced shooting and convenience features makes everything easy. [7]

Conclusion / Recommendation / Ratings are based on the opinion of the reviewer, you should read the ENTIRE review before coming to your own conclusions. [8]

Sources:
[1] Canon PowerShot S95 Review | PhotographyBLOG
[2] Canon Powershot-A95 Review: Overview
[3] Canon S95
[4] Canon PowerShot S95: Our Favorite Point-and-Shoot Gets 720p Video
[5] Canon PowerShot S95 Digital Camera - Review - The Imaging …
[6] Canon unveils PowerShot S95 premium compact: Digital …
[7] Canon U.S.A. : Support & Drivers : PowerShot A95
[8] Canon PowerShot A95 Review: 1. Introduction: Digital …

The Halliburton Company was founded in 1919 and is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the oil and gas and military services industries. [1]

One of the largest oilfield services companies in the world, Halliburton serves the upstream oil and gas industry with a complete range of services, from the location of hydrocarbons to the production of oil and gas. [2]

Halliburton’s former subsidiary, KBR, is a major construction company of refineries, oil fields, pipelines, and chemical plants. [3]

Halliburton is a leader in the oil services industry, it provides engineering and construction services for oil extraction and development. [4]

Services include providing production optimization, drilling evaluation, fluid services, and oilfield drilling software and consulting. [2]

Throughout the 1980s, Halliburton’s subsidiaries continued their projects around the world, even in countries once considered enemies. [3]

Conversely, the company is still incorporated in the U.S., generating approximately 39% of its revenue from this country in 2009. [5]

A patent for a cylindrical packer in 1880 launched Dresser’s oilfield products manufacturing business…In 1988, Dresser Industries acquired M.W. Kellogg, a pipe fabrication business started by Morris W. Kellogg in 1900. [1]

Charles Domini, a retired three-star general hired by Cheney in 1995 to work as vice president of business development for Kellogg Brown & Root, has been on both sides of the revolving door between Halliburton and the military. [4]

The company has its headquarters in the North Belt office in Houston, Texas, and in offices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (opened March, 2007) where Chairman and CEO David J. Lesar works and resides, “to Focus [the] Company’s Eastern Hemisphere Growth.” [3]

But an internal Pentagon email later obtained by Time magazine indicates that months before the war “action” on the Iraqi oil contract was “coordinated” with Cheney’s office. [4]

Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) is a top three provider of support services for early stage energy production with revenues, for the first quarter of 2010, of $3.8B and 2009 total revenues of $14.7B and operating income of $1.99B. [5]

This contract was a cost plus 13% contract and BRS employees were trained on how to pass GAO audits to ensure maximum profits were attained. [3]

Of these, 50,000 shares were offered to employees before the balance was offered to the public. [2]

We’re featuring new information on the dangers of drilling for methane gas (commercially labeled “natural” gas) in New York and other states. [1]

Sources:
[1] Halliburton Company - SourceWatch
[2] Halliburton Co: Information from Answers.com
[3] Halliburton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] CorpWatch : Halliburton
[5] Stock:Halliburton Company (HAL)