The horn solo in the final movement of Brahms' First Symphony is a classic example of how gorgeous a very simple melody can be in the hands of a master.

Lt. Levinson

The actor who was the voice of Lt. Walt Levinson on Richard Diamond was also the voice of Fred Flintstone.

National moral obligations regarding the budget

Given the outlandish size of the federal deficit, America has a moral obligation to reduce it. It is irresponsible to the highest degree to continue to pile up debt. And this applies to ALL political parties. We have no business whatsoever reducing taxes if doing that will reduce net tax receipts, and we certainly have no business increasing spending.

More HERE on the budget.

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