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Friday Music Thread–Moving to The Planet Soon, Gonna Buy…

PlanetPOV bito - February 11, 2011 329

Is there anyone that hasn’t listened to music while traveling? Well, seems there has been a bunch of moving this week, let's set it to some music.

Tips For Newcomers (and Regulars Alike)

PlanetPOV Chernynkaya - February 9, 2011 135

These are a few tips that helped me when I was new here, in addition to the FAQ's.

Friday Music Thread – You Say You Want a Revolution

Music Thread AdLib - February 4, 2011 46

With the fight for democracy spreading across the Middle East and folks in this country taking on the tyrannical forces that be, it's time...

Foch Kochs

PlanetPOV Chernynkaya - January 31, 2011 20

Over the weekend Charles and David Koch, the Tea Party's silent financial backers, threw their annual confab. We were there in opposition!

Vox Populi – 1-28-2010

Vox Populi Archives AdLib - January 28, 2011 0

bito : Now back to the Planet twitter bito : Goodness, you guys can keep me busy. SueInCa : Bito see my...

Friday Music–The Protest in Palm Springs–A Sound Track

Human Rights bito - January 28, 2011 24

Having fun with Purpose

LIVE CHAT: President Obama’s State of the Union Address – 1-24-2011

Live Events Archives AdLib - January 24, 2011 0

KQuark : Just wanted to say hi. Wifey and i having a lovely holiday. Cya next week. javaz : having trouble reading the screen but...

Vox Populi – 1-21-2011

Vox Populi Archives AdLib - January 21, 2011 0

Kalima : SP's, where did that big "S" come from? Kalima : Ok, one for the road then. Have to rush, I've borrowed...

Friday Music Thread— Wanted: Female Voices!

Music Thread bito - January 21, 2011 53

Friday! Time to Play!

Time Out for O/T – Vol. 15

PlanetPOV bito - January 16, 2011 22139

Time Out For O/T Vol. 15

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Friday Music Thread–Moving to The Planet Soon, Gonna Buy…

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