Long Beach, CA

Steven Colbert speaks the truth about the history of AT&T.
Quite humorously I might add.

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Wake up people! This sort of thing is happening ALL over the country.

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Go to the La Brea Tar Pits in L.A.
It is a part of the Miracle Mile District and it is a very interesting place to visit.
The La Brea Tar Pits constitute one of the world’s best and most important collection of Ice Age fossils.

Inside the George Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, you’ll find exhibits selected from over 1 million fossils recovered from the La Brea Tar Pits. They include a wood fragment about 40, 000 years old, and skeletons of dire wolves, saber-toothed cats, mammoths, short-faced bears, giant sloths, ancient buffalo as well as many birds and other creatures.

Besides the exhibits, visitors can watch a short film about how the La Brea Tar Pits were formed and another about how scientists have investigated their contents. Kids especially like the “What It’s Like to be Trapped in Tar” exhibit and when a docent is on duty, they can go hunting for “fossils” and get a certificate to prove their finds.

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Okay, so it’s not in Long Beach, but hey, this is still L.A. County. Universal Studios is an awesome place when visiting Los Angeles.
It is indeed a fun day, and saving a day on your next stop to LA is worth the visit. It’s fun for all ages and far more than just rides and thrills. You will actually come away having learned something about L.A’s number-one industry–movie-making!

The park is easy to reach from L.A., and the parking is not a hassle. Heck, it’s L.A., so you can even get valet parking at the park! The lines are not as long as Disney; and we only waited at the front gate for 5 minutes to buy tickets.

We opted for the Front Line Passes, which seems a little rude, but we feel that they were worth EVERY penny. Basically, it allows you to CUT IN THE FRONT OF ANY LINE! You never wait more than a few minutes, and for the shows you are in first and get the prime pick of seats!

The tram ride is still the best. You go through the Back lot and see real movie sets. This day nothing was in production, but in the past, movie stars have walked up to the trams to shake hands. There are a few thrills, like Jaws jumping out at the tram and King Kong trying to tip over the tram, but overall it’s about movie-making and the guides have a lot of cool facts to share. The typical characters roam the park; you will see anyone from Sponge Bob to the Marx brothers. We enjoyed our day. It’s not as high-tech as Disney and is more about the shows than rides. The kids loved the Spiderman show the best. It’s a mix of gymnastics and hip-hop. I have to admit that the guy who played Spiderman was pretty impressive as he swung around the stage on a rope. They are really well produced and are something the kids and the parents can enjoy together.

We also advise that you splurge for the Frontline Pass–it’s worth every penny and will allow you to be in shows, not waiting in lines. Check out more information at Universal Studios.

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The documentary film maker comments on 9/11.
Be sure and see his latest effort, “Sicko”; a documentary on the state of health care today.

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69 year old George Carlin is still one of the funniest guys on the planet.
He sums up the state of the union in under five minutes.

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Being that this is the 231st birthday of our nation, do you know what it takes to be an American?
This is the test that is given to applicants wishing to become citizens.
See if you can score 100%.

When immigrants want to become Americans, they must take a civics test as part of their naturalization interview before a Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS) officer. The questions are usually selected from a list of 100 sample questions that prospective citizens can look at ahead of the interview (though the examiner is not limited to those questions). Some are easy, some are not. I have picked some of the more difficult ones.

NOTES: The INS plans to revise its list of questions in 2008 (a pilot program is using these new questions at selected INS sites). Also, the questions in the test below are as asked on the official United States Immigration and Naturalization Services Web site. Candidates are not given multiple choices in the naturalization interview, which is conducted orally.

1. How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?
10
13
50
51

2. Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court today?
George W. Bush
Alberto Gonzales
Thomas Jefferson
John G. Roberts Jr.

3. In what year was the Constitution written?
1776
1787
1876
1812

4. Which of these is guaranteed by the First Amendment?
Freedom of the press
Right to bear arms
Right to happiness
Right to trial by jury

5. How many Supreme Court justices are there?
3
9
10
13

6. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
First Ten Amendments
Lewis “Scooter” Libby

7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1787
July 4, 1812
July 4, 1876

8. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT address or guarantee voting rights?
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
15th Amendment
7th Amendment

9. What are the 13 original states?
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland

Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland

Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland

Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland, Washington, D.C.

10. What do the stripes on the U.S. flag mean?
The Cabinet
One for each state in the Union
They represent the 13 original states
One for each article of the Constitution

11. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation

12. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?
9
10
13
27

13. Which of the following is NOT one of the constitutional requirements to be eligible to become president?
Must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve
Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years
Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States
Must have served as a governor

14. Who selects the Supreme Court justices?
The Electoral College
The people
They are appointed by the president
The Senate

15. How many representatives are there in Congress?
50
100
102
435

16. Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death”?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry

17. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
In search of gold
To meet the Indians
For religious freedom
To escape the Revolutionary War

18. Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
The president
Chief justice of the Supreme Court
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

19. What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?

Form N-200 “Petition for Naturalization”
N-400 “Application for Naturalization”
Social Security card
FD-258

20. Which of these contains three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Right to life, right to liberty, right to the pursuit of happiness
Freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion
Right to protest, right to protection under the law, freedom of religion
Freedom of religion, right to elect representatives, human rights

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The only decent congressman left, a champion of the constitution, here is Dr. Ron Paul speaking in Iowa last week.

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This not only concerns Long Beach, but it should concern the United States as well.

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This is disturbing. Witness how when the cop grabs the young girl in a choke hold, the young guy does everything he can to stop it. This boy is already ten times the man this cop will ever be. Cops strangling 12 year old kids for skateboarding? Just exactly what have we become?
See for yourself.

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Here is your police state Amerika.
Wild eyed goons arresting kids for skateboarding.

This is former Transportation secretary Norman Mineta admitting the stand down of 9/11.
It is time to wake up America.

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Here is the modern day Thomas Jefferson, Dr. Ron Paul discussing the important issues of our times.

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Here is the next president of the United States, Dr. Ron Paul, telling it like it is.

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I’ll bet you folks out there would never think that the U.S government could be capable of this. People in Long Beach know better.
Check it out.

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One of the nicest attractions in LB is the Museum of Art.

Situated on Ocean Boulevard, at the end of Bluff Park, the museum features LB artists as well as others from around the world.
They are currently featuring enameled pieces of brilliant colors - from sculptures to intricate dresser boxes to wall art - nothing has been overlooked in this impressive collection. Look closely and you might even find a Picasso.

No photography or touching of objects is allowed.
Fully accessible by the disabled.

Tuesday - Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.
Admission is free every Friday.

http://www.lbma.org/