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Dale City Fourth of July Parade
This video captures Barack Obama's supporters as they march in the Dale City Fourth of July Parade. It also displays the viewpoints of many of Obama's supporters. Supporters were asked, "Why are you in support of Senator Barack Obama?"; their responses are intriguing. This video captures Barack Obama's supporters as they march in the Dale City Fourth of July Parade. It also displays the viewpoints of... more
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Fourth of July cruiser bike mania!
In Boulder Colorado, they celebrate the Fourth on bikes, hundreds of bikes!
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Calgary Stampede kicks off
The annual parade launches the 10-day event. At the helm of the parade was Patsy Rodgers, who was crowned the Stampede's first queen in 1946. The annual parade launches the 10-day event. At the helm of the parade was Patsy Rodgers, who was crowned the Stampede's first queen i... more
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Photos of the 2008 San Francisco Gay Pride Parade
The annual Gay Pride Parade was held in San Francisco, CA on Sunday, June 29, 2008. Check out the photos of this colorful event.
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Cuba plans its first gay pride parade
Today, Cuba's gays are planning some reform of their own. Working with Florida's Unity Coalition, activists in Cuba have organised the island's first gay pride parade.
Members of the Foundation LGTB Reinaldo Arenas in Memoriam and other groups will participate in the march, according to Unity. They will meet in Havana's Don Quixote park at 10am and march to the Ministry of Justice to deliver a series of demands.
Marchers seek an apology from the government for its past repression and, in some cases, incarceration of openly gay citizens and the inhumane treatment of prisoners with AIDS, according to Unity.
In Havana, gay activist Aliomar Janjaque said that despite some progress on gay rights, discrimination against homosexuals continues in Cuba. He said people are still passed over for jobs, prevented from gathering in certain places and, in some cases, jailed because of their sexual orientation.
"Mariela Castro's work is good and valid and we're not criticising it," said Janjaque, 31, a psychology student who is president of the Foundation LGTB Reinaldo Arenas in Memoriam. "But we believe they should do more."
Mariela Castro, Raul Castro's daughter, heads the island's National Centre for Sex Education. In May, she led a public rally against homophobia that briefly brought gay activists out of the shadows. Earlier this month, Cuban officials announced they were allowing free sex-change operations for transsexuals.
In South Florida, Cuban natives like Arturo Alvarez, who co-owns Club Azucar, said the government's recent measures don't go far enough.
"We'll see with this parade if openness has really been achieved," said Alvarez, 44, an internist by training who deserted 20 years ago while on a medical mission in Namibia.
Alvarez traveled to Cuba in May to attend Mariela Castro's rally and is cautiously hopeful about signs of change on the island. As a gay teenager in Havana, he was barred from Communist youth groups and experienced withering rejection.
"You couldn't have the slightest gay mannerisms. You could show no trace of who you really were," said Alvarez, who has organised gay pride parades in several Latin American cities, including the first in Montevideo, Uruguay, last year.
For decades under Fidel Castro, Cuban gays were subject to widespread antipathy and government crackdowns, Alvarez and others said. But the community has seen a growing level of tolerance since the 1990s and a lively gay social scene has for years thrived in Havana.
Janjaque said organisers hope an orderly, peaceful march would draw attention to their concerns.
"We want to raise awareness but we don't want to provoke a wave of repression against the gay community," he said. "If there is a hostile reaction from the government, we will stage a much larger demonstration. We will take to the streets."
Today, Cuba's gays are planning some reform of their own. Working with Florida's Unity Coalition, activists in Cuba have organised the... more -
Spain: Church calls zombie parade blasphemous
A procession of devils, ghosts and zombies through the historic Spanish city of Toledo has been branded blasphemous by the Catholic Church.
Actors from the Morboria theatre company performed a representation inspired by the medieval Dance of Death in Toledo's streets on Saturday, provoking an angry reaction from the cathedral pulpit the following day.
He told worshippers the procession, which also included a Virgin Mary and a Saint Peter, made a mockery of the Catholic celebration of Corpus Christi. A procession of devils, ghosts and zombies through the historic Spanish city of Toledo has been branded blasphemous by the Catholic Ch... more -
Vets for Peace booted from Memorial Day Parade
Veterans for Peace applied and was accepted to join the National Memorial Day parade. But then, late last month, the group was told that it didn’t meet the criteria to participate.
The American Veterans Center, which runs the parade, told them “we cannot have elements in the parade that have any type of political message or wish to promote a point of view.
“We’re striving to keep political statements out of the parade,” says Jordan Cross, communications director of the American Veterans Center. “Last year, we had two groups who supported the war, and we turned them down.”
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Does that mean that there aren't any war-supporting groups in the parade this year? Check out the list of major sponsors for the parade. They include: Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, the nation of Kuwait, the U.S. Army, and even the NRA. Hardly a neutral crowd when it comes to the war.
Parades are political statements by themselves. They express cultural values and demonstrate popular support for ideas and individuals. What values do we promote in our Memorial Day parade? And why can't peace be one of them? Veterans for Peace applied and was accepted to join the National Memorial Day parade. But then, late last month, the group was told t... more -
Okinawa, Japan 17: World's Largest Tug-of-War
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The Naha Tsunahiki is the world's largest annual Tug-Of-War. Every October, the residents of Naha pit the eastern half of the city versus the western half. It is quite a spectacle. Visit http://StrayCompass.com for more videos and articles about Okinawa and beyond. ... more -
Okinawa, Japan 16: Musical Traditions
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From Eisa drumming to the Sanshin there are many musical traditions unique to Okinawa. Let your ears go on a musical adventure with James Knott as he explores the history and sounds of the island. Visit http://StrayCompass.com - for more videos about Okinawa and beyond!! ... more -
Okinawa, Japan 15: Kokusai-Dori
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Take a walk with James Knott down the most famous street in Southern Japan - Kokusai-Dori. Visit http://StrayCompass.com for more videos about Okinawa and beyond. ... more -
WHEN THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES.....
Lyndon B. Johnson visit San Francisco 1964
title - WHEN THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES
directed - LUCA BRESCHI
music - DRAMA
4/3 color
unreleased footage - DOC IN THE CITY
production - DOC IN THE CITY 2008
Lyndon B. Johnson visit San Francisco 1964 title - WHEN THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES directed - LUCA BRESCHI music - DRAMA 4/3 color ... more -
Frozen Dead Guy Days
In a small mountain town called Nederland, in the hills of Colorado, there lies a frozen dead guy. His name is Grandpa Bredo, he was cryogenically frozen when he died and laid to rest in a Tuff Shed in the hills above town. It became a bit of a controversy, made national news and now the town honors their favorite frozen dead guy with a funky festival. In a small mountain town called Nederland, in the hills of Colorado, there lies a frozen dead guy. His name is Grandpa Bredo, he was ... more
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CHI: South Side Irish St. Paddy's Day Parade
The South Side Irish Parade Committee will hold the 30th Annual South Side Irish Parade on Sunday, March 9, 2008.
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Charlie Brown Finally Has His Day
In this Super Bowl ad for Coca-Cola Charlie Brown finally wins at something. Sweet retribution for all of us "Blockheads" in life.
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Float depicting Hitler, dead Jews banned
A judge in Rio de Janeiro issued an order Thursday prohibiting a Rio samba group from parading during carnival with a float depicting naked bodies of Holocaust victims. A judge in Rio de Janeiro issued an order Thursday prohibiting a Rio samba group from parading during carnival with a float depicting ... more
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The Mystical Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras parade
Since 1993, The Mystical Krewe of Barkus has marched through the streets of the French Quarter every Mardi Gras. It is the only Mardi Gras Krewe whose membership is made up of ONLY dogs (whose owners are allowed to walk with them).
By 2008, their membership has swelled in the years to over 1000 and has become one of the most popular parades of the entire season. Many thousands of people come out to see the King, Queen, their court and the rest of Canine Tailwaggers march through 13 blocks of the New Orleans French Quarter.
All proceeds of this parade go to benefit humane and animal rescue groups.
For information on The Mystical Krewe of Barkus, you can go to www.barkus.org Since 1993, The Mystical Krewe of Barkus has marched through the streets of the French Quarter every Mardi Gras. It is the only Mardi... more -
New Year Mummers Parade
Every New Year's Day the Mummers take to the streets of Philadelphia and "strut their stuff" in one of this country's oldest folk parades. Every New Year's Day the Mummers take to the streets of Philadelphia and "strut their stuff" in one of this country's oldest folk para... more
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Katie Holmes Cruise is MOM to Tom's kids with Kidman
In the new issue of PARADE magazine, Queen Latifah, Diane Keaton, and Katie Holmes are all featured on the cover and for the first time in awhile, Katie Holmes talks candidly about Tom, her family, and the holidays. Here is one of the question from the interview:
Does Tom get the way women talk together?
Katie: My husband has three sisters. He was raised by a single mother and has two daughters?and he?s a great father and husband. His first two children are incredible, really smart and kind. They call me ?Mom.? So Tom understands the female bond, and he loves it. He was so excited for me to do this movie. He loved hearing all the stories. In the new issue of PARADE magazine, Queen Latifah, Diane Keaton, and Katie Holmes are all featured on the cover and for the first tim... more -
Dachshund Parade Dogumentary
Every April and October, thousands of dolled up Dachshunds drag their owners to Washington Square Park in New York City for the "Dachshund Friendship Club's parade. The high point, or low point, depending on how close your tummy is to the ground, is when my pal Murray Weinstock and his friend Paul de Vries lead everyone in their "Dachshund Song". Dog lovers only, go to www.dogtunes.com Every April and October, thousands of dolled up Dachshunds drag their owners to Washington Square Park in New York City for the "Dachs... more
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Visiting Okinawa
The Worldwide Uchinanchu festival, where Okinawans from around the world return to the main island, sets the stage for a family vacation to Okinawa. The beautiful scenery, fascinating culture and rich history of the island are all highlighted. Check out www.agileh.com/okinawa.html for more videos about Okinawa. The Worldwide Uchinanchu festival, where Okinawans from around the world return to the main island, sets the stage for a family vacati... more
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