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Child abductions plague China - 05 Oct 08

2008-10-08T06:50:31Z

Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports on how China's one-child policy and foreign adoptions are prompting tens of thousands of abductions every year.

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McCain: Town Hall 07/31/08

2008-10-08T20:48:40Z

John McCain
Town Hall
Racine, WI July 31, 2008

TRANSCRIPT:
•JOHN MCCAIN: 17 years ago Cindy was in Bangladesh and she visited Mother Teresa's orphanage in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The nuns brought her two little babies who had severe medical problems and said that they needed medical care or they wouldnt survive. And to make a long story short one of them is our 17-year-old daughter Bridget who has enriched our lives.

LABEL: JM WI 07-31 (KF#5) DFHIK - ClipD

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John McCain and Gay Adoption - Must See !

2008-10-13T08:29:00Z

My response to John McCain's "answer" to the question on where he stands on the civil rights issue of LGBT couples and their right to adopt children.

John McCain is showing his true colors with many flip-flops, weak stances on issues and statements like the one shown here on Gay Adoption rights, that have no redeeming qualities at all.

He will greatly add to the already horrible condition our country is in.

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Are Children of Gay Couples More Likely to be Gay?

2008-09-27T13:51:37Z

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NYU Sociology Professor Judith Stacey examines research on whether children raised by gay or lesbian couples are more likely to identify as gay or lesbian themselves.

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Hollywood concert rehearsal of "He Is" and "Before You Go"!

2008-10-13T08:49:31Z

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Sam gives you a behind the scenes look at rehearsal a day before his next show in Hollywood CA on August 11. You hear pieces of two songs from the new album called "Free". All studio versions of the songs are available on iTunes now at: SamTunes.NET

HE IS (lyrics):
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BEFORE YOU GO (lyrics):
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISeRDmyWZTA

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* August 11
Sam Harris in Concert
Lloyd Cook on percussion
Todd Schroeder on piano
Nita Whitaker backup vocals:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=B7xwe5n3FSw
with Comedian Shawn Pelofsky

Summer Stars Concert Series
88's at Republic
West Hollywood, CA
(310) 360-7070
http://www.eightyeightscabaret.com

* August 31...
Sam Harris in Concert
Sam with MASSIVE choir!
BOK Center Concert
Tulsa Convention Center
3 p.m. Event will honor its opening with a multi-faith celebration with Sam and a community choir of more than 300 people.
Event is FREE and open to the public. www.tulsaworld.com

* October 4, 2008...
Sam Harris in Concert
Cal Poly Arts Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
http://www.calpolyarts.org

* October 26, 2008...
Benefit Concert Appearance
Desert SIDS Project
Los Angeles, CA
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* November 29, 2008:...
Sam Harris in Concert
Pike Performance Center
Indianapolis, IN
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* December 7, 2008:...
Sam Harris Christmas Concert
VanTrease PACE Performance Center
Tulsa, OK
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"In Allston Mass" By Robby Roadsteamer

2008-10-13T08:21:21Z

"In Allston Mass" By Robby Roadsteamer. This song is about the wonderful city of Allston Massachusetts and some of the electric artists and frat boys who roam the wonder-filled streets of such a blessed city. The song is a remake of the classic at the end of DIRTY DANCING. Truly a work of art.

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John McCain: Town Hall 07/17/08

2008-08-10T00:23:09Z

John McCain
Straight Talk Town Hall
Kansas City, MO 07/17/08

TRANSCRIPTION
QUESTIONER: [...] My child was stolen through a fraudulent adoption here in Kansas City and me and my son's father have fought all the way to the Supreme Court of Missouri to get our son back and when it came to the Kansas City Family Court, they refused to give him back and we're basically fighting corrupt courts and the lobby that's backing them and I'm more afraid of them and they have affected my life more than terrorists or al-Qaeda or anyone else like that and so I [...] heard you are against court corruption and lobbies—corrupted lobbies, but I also heard that you wanted to loosen some of the standards on adoption and I just wanted to ask you what you would do about this situation and what you can do about this because I need help now."

JOHN MCCAIN: "I will be glad to examine your situation. Obviously I have no knowledge of it before I just recognized you. Yes, I strongly believe in adoption. I'm a great believer in adoption.

"Those of us who are strong pro-life people also believe that we should make adoption available, in every way possible, for young women who face a very, very tough decision in their lives. So, all I can say is I would be glad to take a look at your particular situation and help you in any way that I can and I will continue my advocacy for the unborn and the born and children of America and I'll be glad to find out the facts of our case and see what else I can ascertain. Go ahead."

QUESTIONER: "[...] What can you do to support natural parents' rights in the process of adoption because my rights and my son's father's rights have been trampled to the detriment of my son, Noah Levi Bond."

MCCAIN: "All I can tell you is I have supported faith-based organizations. I have supported adoption and making those services as rapid and as efficient as possible, protecting the lives and the livelihood of the family, the mothers and the adopted family and I will continue to do that, but again, I'd have to know you're specific case to know how to address that, but my record is very clear in my support of adoption in America because I think it's a vital [...] ingredient for those of us who support the rights of the unborn."

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John McCain on Adoption and Family Values

2008-10-13T08:29:31Z

http://www.rightwingwatch.org/2008/07/mccain_on_gay_a.html

On "This Week With George Stephanopoulos," Sen. John McCain struggles to explain his position on gay adoption.

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CPS Reform

2008-10-13T08:31:09Z

Introduction to CPS Reform members

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CPS for beginners - the "basics"

2008-10-13T08:31:08Z

This segment is for "newbies". The basics of what to expect after CPS has taken your child. Covers Civil Rights, Social Workers,"Case Plan", Mental Evals, Attorneys, and more... (PART 1 OF 2) Case Laws to come after my case is over

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Two Socio-worker - Amy & Louise - sound familiar?

2008-10-13T08:31:08Z

To my two social workers. I want to commend them for ripping apart another family. For Lying, ommitting evidence and cocercing a minor. Isn't that a crime? Does anyone see a cliff these two can jump off of?

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Rick Smolan: A girl, a photograph, a homecoming

2008-10-07T16:43:43Z

www.ted.com Photographer Rick Smolan tells the unforgettable story of a young Amerasian girl, a fateful photograph, and an adoption saga with a twist.

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Ask Dr. Cosmo - Vol. 6

2008-09-26T22:33:03Z

The doctor answers questions about workplace relationships, obsession-compulsive disorder, and politics.

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Sam Harris' FRIEND FRIDAY #28 Art Director/Author Doug Veith

2008-08-25T14:56:16Z

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Sam meets in a clown car with Author, Script Writer, Creative Director and Art Director, Doug Veith.

"Win Her With Dinner" by Doug Veith
with Alex Hilebronner and Tom Greenwood
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SAMPLE RECIPE FROM THE BOOK:

WHAT IT REALLY IS:

Steak and Potatoes with Spinach and Shrimp

WHAT YOU TELL HER IT IS:
Garlic-and-Herb-Marinated Filet Mignon with Horseradish Cream Sauce, Served with Baked Potatoes, Sauteed Spinach and Shrimp Cocktail

Drink This:
Trapiche "Oak Cask" Malbec;
or Weinert Merlot;
or Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac.

Play This:
Sam Harris,
"Standard Time / Different Stages"
or "Always"

INGREDIENTS TO BUY:

2 baking potatoes
1 bunch Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 bottle Worcestershire sauce
2 filet mignon steaks (1/2 pound each)
1 container (16 ounces) sour cream
1 bottle prepared horseradish
1 bunch fresh chives
8 to 12 colossal shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 lemon
1 bottle cocktail sauce
2 bags prewashed baby spinach

INGREDIENTS YOU SHOULD ALREADY HAVE:
4 cloves garlic
1 jar Dijon-style mustard
1 bottle extra-virgin olive oil
1 box kosher salt
Black peppercorns in a pepper mill
1 bottle finely ground white pepper
1 stick butter

Set oven to 400 degrees.

Scrub the potatoes under running water. Use a fork to poke four sets of holes in each. Place them on the middle oven rack. They'll need to bake for 45 to 60 minutes.

Make the marinade for the steak. Peel the garlic and discard the paper husks. Finely dice the garlic and put it in a mixing bowl. Rinse a handful of parsley and shake it dry. Cut off and discard the stems. Finely chop the leaves. Add them to the bowl. Add 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce and 4 tablespoons mustard. Whisk. Whisk in 1/4 cup oil. Lightly salt and grind in black pepper. Add the steaks and flip them to coat evenly. Put the bowl in the fridge.

In another mixing bowl, combine half of the sour cream, 2 tablespoons horseradish, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon white pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. This is the sauce for your filet mignon. Incidentally, filet mignon literally means "dainty filet."

Whisk the remaining sour cream until it's smooth and place it in a cereal bowl. Finely chop the chives and whisk them into the sour cream. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. Unwrap the butter while it is cold (unwrapping warm butter is like trying to peel a rotten banana). Place it on a small plate and put the plate on the table.

Once the potatoes have been in the oven for 30 minutes, flip them. Pull the steaks out of the fridge to let them come to room temperature. Wait another 15 minutes before continuing with next step.

Turn on your broiler. By now, the potatoes should be done. Stab one with a knife to double-check; when it's soft all the way through, the spuds are ready. Remove them from the oven, wrap them with foil, and place them on the stovetop to keep warm.

Make the shrimp cocktail. Get ready to do some garnishing with sprigs. On each of two small plates, arrange an even number of shrimp in a radial fan formation. Slice the lemon into wedges and place two wedges on each plate. Garnish each plate with a couple sprigs of parsley. Pour the cocktail sauce into a cereal bowl and put it in the fridge, along with the shrimp, unless your guest has already arrived.

Remove the steaks from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and transfer the steaks to a small baking pan. Discard the marinade. Put the pan in the broiler or, if your broiler is in your oven, put the pan in there, on the top rack. The steaks will take only 6 to 8 minutes, so keep an eye on them. For medium-rare, cook them 5 to 6 minutes (flip them after 3 minutes), or until the thermometer registers 145 degrees when stuck in the center of the steaks. For medium, cook for 7 to 8 minutes (flip after 4 minutes), or to 160 degrees.

Make the spinach. Pour 2 tablespoons oil into the large frying pan and put it on the stove over medium heat. When the oil is hot (when it looks runny), add spinach a handful at a time. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Lightly salt and pepper.

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Adoption Dispute Highlights Corruption Concerns

2008-06-20T06:36:19Z

As allegations of corruption halt adoptions of Vietnamese children by American families, Gallup reports that the majority of Vietnamese (58%) think corruption is widespread within businesses in their country.

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AskSamHarris.com #49 Secret 2, Lullabies, Gas, Abuse, Whoopi

2008-07-25T12:26:11Z

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* Oh geeeze.. another SECRET?!

* A hair ball.

* Angels We Have Heard Are High.

* You Are So Bold And Beautiful.

* Rock-A-Bye Your Baby CD.

* You got to know when to fold'em.

* Aint No Mountain High Enough.

* Gas-Ex.

* Gay domestic violence and abuse.

* John Lennon? Bono? Sinéad O'Connor? Irish?

* Cooping up Cooper.

* Debate with a conservative Whoopi?

* Judging War.

* Victor Garber, Titanic, Eli Stone.

* Gay parents in Texas and adoption.

* Don't Judge Rosie.

* Groundhog Day.

* ... he has just about lost it folks.

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It's a Boy!

2008-07-10T18:38:22Z

Sam's Big Secret is Revealed!

Cooper Atticus Harris-Jacobsen

Born April 7th, 2008

7 lbs 3 oz
18.5" long

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Argentine woman challenges 'illegal' adoption - 4 April 08

2008-06-16T15:37:41Z

Many people in Argentina are still struggling to come to terms with the atrocities committed by the country's military dictatorship during the 1970s.

Tens of thousands of people disappeared during brutal crackdowns, and hundreds of children were either taken by the government or born in captivity.

Now, 24 years on, one woman is suing her parents for illegally adopting her and hiding her true identity.

Lucia Newman has her story.

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AskSamHarris.com #23 Celebrities, Vacations, Gay Marriage

2008-06-15T15:34:19Z

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Who are your top 5 celebrity meetings?
-- Could not narrow down to five!

What's your favorite vacation destination?

Do you still talk to Rosie O'Donnell and will you perform on her family cruise ship?

Have you ever had a starving artist period?

What do you think about gay commitment ceremonies, unions, legal marriages etc.?

How do you memorize and study?

Favorite color?

Have you thought about having children?

What would you do if you could not sing?

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Argentinian grandmothers fight for justice 24-03-2008

2008-06-17T03:30:13Z

Argentina is marking the 32nd anniversary of a military coup that ushered in one of Latin America's most brutal regimes.
Among the protestors marking the anniversary were a group of women who call themselves the Grandmothers of Plaza de Maya.
They're fighting to find the babies of political prisoners who were taken away by members of the military during Argentina's dirty war. Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports.

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Invisible Children: Who We Are Video

2008-10-13T08:24:02Z

A quick overview of the work of Invisible Children, Inc. over the last two years.

We were awarded a congressional award for our documentary and grassroots movement. Since the documentary Invisible Children: Rough Cut was released, the plight of children in northern Uganda has become more visible.

www.invisiblechildren.com
www.ccainstitute.org/angels.php

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When Did Charity Become a Trend?

2008-06-13T21:30:09Z

Maybe giving to charity has become a celebrity trend because of all the global warming-beefed up natural disasters...

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Inside Story-Guatemala adoption scandal-13 Aug 07- Part 1

2008-06-17T21:30:37Z

We investigate the pros and cons of international adoption, how is it regulated and the implications for the children.

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Inside Story-Guatemala adoption scandal-13 Aug 07- Part 2

2008-06-17T21:30:41Z

We investigate the pros and cons of international adoption, how is it regulated and the implications for the children.

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Wednesdays

2008-10-13T08:27:39Z

A film about the Wednesdays Playgroup of Chinese Adopted girls in Racine, WI. I wanted to make a film that was as beautiful and lively as these six girls are to us.

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