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Downtown PHX at Night from the Air

Pete — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:24:15 +0000

Last night I got to head out with some of Phoenix’s Finest in the Police Dept helicopter as they went on calls after midnight. Here is a pretty cool video of downtown Phoenix I took including a great aerial view of Chase Field.

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Inspiration from Lord Tennyson…

Pete — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:08:39 +0000

Come, my friends,
'Tis not too late to seek a newer world.
Push off, and sitting well in order smite
The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars, until I die.
It may be that the gulfs will wash us down:
It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,

And see the great Achilles, whom we knew

Though much is taken, much abides; and though
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
-Alfred, Lord Tennyson: Ulysses

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Great Tribute to our Servicemen/women

Pete — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:53:42 +0000

John Stewart has always used his platform, much like Stephen Colbert, to honor our service men and women. Here is a recent clip from his show which highlights some of the men and women he met last weekend in Afghanistan. To learn more about how you can support our troops or veterans go to www.USO.org and www.IAVA.org

http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:video:thedailyshow.com:393594

The Daily Show – Jon Visits Afghanistan
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“Debt Crisis”?

Pete — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:05:17 +0000

Wow, interesting and impassioned commentary on the recent “debt crisis.” What do you think??? (not about Olberman, but about his thoughts on this particular issue).

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Quote of the Day…

Pete — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:10:06 +0000

“I place economy among the first and most important of republican virtues, and public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared. We must make our choice between frugality and liberty, or excessive spending and servitude. If the debt should be swelled to a formidable size, its entire discharge will be despaired of and we shall be committed to a career of debt corruption, and rottenness. The discharge of the debt, therefore, is vital to the destiny of our government.” -Thomas Jefferson

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Please read: Disappointment…

Pete — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:30:56 +0000

Ive been disappointed in our political officials before, but never so much as I collectively am now. Despite people’s well being, our financial stability and our nations reputation being on the line, our elected officials continue to keep them all at risk as they fight for what truly matters to them: scoring political points for the 2012 elections and positioning to claim credit as the person or party responsible for averting this crisis. It makes me sick to my stomach. Please remember this when you vote and whether you are Democrat, Republican, Independent, Tea Party or other, don’t vote for people who put themselves before their constituents or their country. We need to take responsibility for who represents us!

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Best Music Video of All Time?

Pete — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:29:05 +0000

I dont know, but definitely in my Top 5…

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Entourage final season trailer…

Pete — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:55:38 +0000

Cant believe there are only 8 episodes left!

http://www.hbogo.com/#home/video&assetID=GOROSTGP33036?videoMode=embeddedVideo/

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Quote of the Day…

Pete — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:47:13 +0000

“The man who dies rich, dies disgraced.”

-Andrew Carnegie, capitalist and philanthropist

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New 2AM Club: “Hipster Girl”

Pete — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:20:01 +0000

Check it out, a new single from 2AM Club. Def a new sound from what’s out there right now. Is the world ready for this?

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