Thanks!

I have a Denon receiver and it works great! Mine is a few years old but no problems whatsoever.

Here is one for around $400.

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Also, we pursue the accused criminals of Iraq under Saddam’s regime, not to mention the more recent war criminals of eastern Europe.

When it comes to our own servicemen that did the same, our own western Government’s fall into denial, cover-ups and propaganda claims.

Some examples…..

During World Wars one and two, it is referred to in numerous repeated anecdotes about some Australian soldiers executing prisoners. Two former Aussie soldiers who served in New Guinea during World War two openly said they executed Japanese prisoners as a matter of course. No Australian was ever charged or stood trial for these allegations.

There are anecdotes and historical references (including film footage) showing French citizens after the Germans retreated out of Paris, systematically rounding up other French citizens who had collaborated with the Germans and gunning them down and/or beating them to death without a trial.

There is an unproven, but widely reported claim that UN peace keepers in Somalia machine gunned refugees (who were unarmed), when they refused to move back from an aid station during food distribution.

In Afghanistan, and exposed in a French made documentary (banned from distribution in the US), of a US lead escort of Afghan prisoners being carried in shipping containers. The US official version is they containers were machine gunned, for the purpose of creating air holes to transport the prisoners. However, the witnesses say the prisoners were put in the containers, transported to a remote location and the containers were machine gunned with the prisoners inside. The documentary showed the mass grave (showing the gunned down bodies) which was pointed out to them by the witnesses who saw this event occur.
http://vodpod.com/watch/2702864-us-war-crimes-in-mazar-afghanistan-
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2001/nov2001/afgh-n27.shtml
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2001/dec2001/pows-d13.shtml

Consider also the war in Vietnam….
The My Lai perhaps being the only well known war crime by US personnel in Vietnam, but there were apparently many others…
http://www.hnn.us/articles/1802.html
QUOTE - "The articles further report that the Army’s inquiry concluded that eighteen U.S. soldiers committed war crimes ranging from murder and assault to dereliction of duty. However, not one of the soldiers, even of those still on active duty at the time of the investigation, was ever court martialed in connection with the heinous crimes. Moreover, six suspected war criminals were allowed to resign from military service during the criminal investigations specifically to avoid prosecution.

According to formerly classified Army documents, an investigation disclosed that from at least March 1968 through October 1969, "Vietnamese [civilian] detainees were subjected to maltreatment" by no less than twenty-three separate interrogators of the 172d Military Intelligence (MI) Detachment. "

And these allegations….
* A November 1966 incident in which an officer in the Army’s Fourth Infantry Division, severed an ear from a Vietnamese corpse and affixed it to the radio antenna of a jeep as an ornament. The officer was given a non-judicial punishment and a letter of reprimand.

* An August 1967 atrocity in which a 13-year-old Vietnamese child was raped by American MI interrogator of the Army’s 196th Infantry Brigade. The soldier was convicted only of indecent acts with a child and assault. He served seven months and sixteen days for his crime.

* A September 1967 incident in which an American sergeant killed two Vietnamese children — executing one at point blank range with a bullet to the head. Tried by general court martial in 1970, the sergeant pleaded guilty to, and was found guilty of, unpremeditated murder. He was, however, sentenced to no punishment.

* An atrocity that took place on February 4, 1968, just over a month before the My Lai massacre, in the same province by a man from the same division (Americal). The soldier admitted to his commanding officer and other men of his unit that he gunned down three civilians as they worked in a field. A CID investigation substantiated his confession and charges of premeditated murder were preferred against him. The soldier requested a discharge, which was granted by the commanding general of the American Division, in lieu of court martial proceedings.

* A series of atrocities similar to, and occurring the same year as, the "Tiger Force" war crimes in which one unit allegedly engaged in an orgy of murder, rape and mutilation, over the course of several months.

Why is it that we pursue with such passion the war criminals of other countries, but not our own??
Are we hypocrites ?
If it was not obvious in what I posted, I wish to emphasize that the allegations against our own people committing war crimes, is alleged against an extreme minority. The vast majority of our servicemen served with honor and distinguish.

Because western soldiers are exempted from war crimes tribunal. US ans UK have not signed International war crimes tribunal. (They probably knew that if they accepted such a Tribunal then War Crimes Tribunal will be busy with US/UK etc Soldiers for hundreds of years).

In a jungle rule Lion is the King who lays down what laws others will follow. We may call ourselves educated and free but fact is we still live in a Jungle and follow the same Jungle laws.

I want a video with top notch video quality and audio quality, although video quality matters more to me. I know up has the best video quality. But I want more of a noisy action movie. Thanks for any suggstions.

Any Pixar movie. some of the best demo material.

Star trek- video is very good, great sound.

Transformers (1st) great audio, good video. Didn’t like (2 as well)

Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy - very good video, fun movie

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds live at Radio City. One of the best Music videos I’ve seen. Picture is incredible -

you should be safe with almost any new release, be very careful with old re-releases. the picture isn’t that good on most, I was unhappy with Gladiator. Stay away from Harry Potters the picture sucked on the last two. I’m not going to waste my money on the first movies until I see them in person.

Who made famous the song Venus in the 1960’s?

Who was married to Nancy Sinatra in the 1960’s who was a singer like her Dad?

What singing duo sang and wrote Diamond Girl 1970’s?

Who was Annette Funicello paired with in the Beach Blanket movies most often?

What other parts did Harvey Lembeck have in the 1950’s on a military base sitcom besides in the Beach Blanket movies?

Phil Silvers starred in what comedy sitcom in 1955 on tv?

Who played Hoppalong Cassidy in the 1950’s?

Who was Hoppalong Cassidy’s sidekick?

What was the name of the Doctor in Gunsmoke and his name real name as well?

What was the name of the chinese cook on Bonanza?

How many times was Little Joe in love on Bonanza?

Who remembers the TV show called Hennsey and who played the title role?

Who was the pretty blonde who played opposite the actor who played Hennsey on TV?

Comedian who was married to Edie Adams and he always smoked a cigar?

Who liked always used this expression on his talk show "I kid you not"?

What was the name of the show that Johnny Carson was on before they picked him to host the Tonight Show?

Actor Dean Jones starred in a very funny Navy sitcom on TV, what was it called?

Actor and Talk Show host Gary Collins played in what 1965 comedy sitcom that was about the Army?

What "Beauty Queen" did Gary Collins marry?

Who starred in the comedy sitcom called "Crazy Like A Fox"?

Who played the part of the Dad in the western TV show called "The Rifleman?
Who played the son of The Rifleman in that western TV show?

Who played the part of Laura Ingalls in the Little House on the Prairie TV show that Michael Landon starred in and produced?

What is the name of the Actress who is married to Bruce Boxlietner?

What now famous actor and actress played the oldest sister and brother in the TV Western called "The Monroe’s"?

What actor did John Wayne always make sure he was in all his films?

In the movie from the 1950’s entitled Mighty Joe Young starring Terry Moore who was the actor love interest for her ( other then the monkey) in that film?

What movie did Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe star in that was a Musical?

What was the name of the John Wayne Western that Rick Nelson was a young gunfighter in?

What is the name of the actress that was married to Burt Reynolds and the divorce was so bitter that he swore off marriage because of her?

What comedy sitcom did propel Sally Fields to stardom in the 1960’s?

Who is Sally Field’s actor Dad?

Do you remember the show Andy’s Gang?

Do you remember the show that started on radio show about a puppet named Jump, Jump?
Not Ward Bond. Not Robert Armstrong.
Steve Allen never said "I Kid You Not" - but try again.
1. James Darren
2. Frankie Avalon
3. Tommy Sands, 1960–1965 (divorced)
4. Seals & Crofts
5. Frankie Avalon
6. Sargent Bilko
7. Sgt. Bilko
8. William Boyd
9. Windy Halliday (Gabby Hayes)
10. "Doc" Adams (Milburn Stone)
11. Hop Sing
12. Michael Landon appeared in all but fourteen Bonanza episodes for its 14 years on-air, a total of 416/430 episodes. So…I’m guessing that he was "in love" at least a dozen times.
13. Jackie Cooper
14. Abby Dalton
15. Ernie Kovacs
*16. Jack Paar
17. Carson hosted several shows before The Tonight Show, including the game show Earn Your Vacation (1954), and the variety show The Johnny Carson Show (1955–56). He was a regular panelist on the original To Tell the Truth until 1962, and hosted the game show Who Do You Trust? (1957–62). In ‘62, he became the host of The Tonight Show when Jack Paar quit.
18. Ensign O’Toole from 1962-63
19. The Wackiest Ship in the Army
20. Mary Ann Mobley
21. The series starred Jack Warden as Harry Fox, a free-spirited private detective who lived by his wits and John Rubinstein as his high-strung attorney son Harrison who unwillingly and frequently found himself dragged into his father’s cases.
22. Chuck Connors
23. Johnny Crawford
24. Melissa Gilbert
25. Melissa Gilbert
26. Barbara Hershey and Michael Anderson Jr.
*27. Ward Bond? John Wayne even gave the eulogy at Bond’s funeral. How about Hank Worden?
*28. Ben Johnson played Gregg– I don’t remember Ben Johnson ever being that young to play a love interest.
29. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
30. Rio Bravo
31. Judy Carne from Laugh In (1963–1965)
32. Gidget (1965-1966) and then The Flying Nun (1967-1970)
33. Salesman Richard Dryden Field was her father. Her parents divorced in 1950 and her mother remarried stuntman Jock Mahoney.
34. Andy’s Gang was a children’s television program that ran on NBC from August 20, 1955, to December 31, 1960. It was hosted by actor Andy Devine. I remember Andy Devine but not the show.
35. The Edgar Bergen Show? This last question has me stumped!

now have fun finding any movie that takes advantage of all 7 channels…

Still waking up he refused to think about what lay before him. He just sipped on his coffee and lit a cigarette, watching the earth start its day. The sky wasn’t nearly as gloomy as his mood, but there were a couple gray clouds, not threatening but there to upset the apple cart none the less. “SHIT!” … looks like he is figuring that he should get a move on. His car was already packed and he dropped off his Husky “ Blake” at his friends house last night. All That was left to do was grab his phone charger and lock up… done. Grudgingly he open the driver door to his 06 Toyota 4Runner and started backing out the driveway. “MAIL,” He Shook his head and parked his car at the end of his driveway. Needless tp say he went to check the mail. A few bills, Revolver Magazine, and a postcard.
POSTCARD “ Ill be waiting. ” james’s eyes then went from confused to angry. His ex inlaws must have been fucking with him. “I don’t have time for this shit!” . He jumped back into the vehicle and peeled out of his driveway. However it didn’t take long for his emotions to morph once again, to sorrow. The days that lay ahead of him were to bring some closure due to his late wife. Melinda died 2 years ago this Saturday. They married 5 years ago this Friday. So yes emotions are running high. His destination, Ivy Veil. A small Village on the Finger Lakes of Western New York. They went there every chance they could since 8 years ago when they got lost going to a Blue Oyster Cult show. They stumbled upon the village with wineries, little shops, and unique little taverns and loved it ever since. He was shaking at the moment and figured he better do his best to keep his mind off of it for the next 3 hours he will be drving. Some tunes sould do the trick, he thought. Not even bothering with the radio we went for his book of dead format. Out came The Tea Party’s Transmision. Bobbing his head to the the beat of Jeff Burrows steady snare he calmed down and let his mind drift elsewhere for a moment. Elsewhere was taking him exactly where he wanted to be.

Ivy Veil Columbus day 2008

James Felt a wet pressure on his face, followed by the startling yet soothing sound of his lovers’s voice. “Wake up! Come on old man!” James had nothing to say except for… “MRRAGGAHHH” Melinda smirked at her husband, and proceded to poke his exposed belly “Come on honey. We Have a contest to win!” James awoke with a migraine and the taste of wine and cloves.
Finnaly mustering up the umph, James sat up and stared deeply into his beautiful wife’s eyes. “Come back to bed, we aready won 2 out of the 5 years, let someone else get it this year.” Melinda rolled her deep blue eyes at him. “ Quit it!” and then thoughtfully “ What if I make it worth you while?” James shook his head like a little kid who was asked if they wanted to go to Disney World. She Smirked and kiss his cheek, then lips and proceeded to drop her silky white robe . It coiled like a snake on the cool hardwood floor of their room at the Driftlight Inn. Her bare body exposed, James grew a shit eating grin as she attacked him for what she craved.

Peaked and covered with sweat Melinda rolled off of James, James rolled off the bed only to step on a broken wine glass “ FUCK!” “What happened?, Oh jeez I’ll fix you up hold on. “ James while still in pain watched his wife’s nude backside run to the bathroom to retrieve her arsenal. She tossed he bag in his direction and then ran to the table to grab a bottle of Bully Hill Baco Noir. “ She shoved it into his hands “Drink.” He did as she proceded to extract the violator from his foot. Some peroxcide, Neosporin, a bandage… almost as good as new. “ Now give me some of that” , He smiled at his wife and did so . James stood up. His foot was definatly sore but he wasn’t going to let it ruin their day. He got ready and tried not to let Melinda see his pain. “Ok. Ready to go?” Melinda mockingly looked up at him “YESSSS!. Haha” Her face changed “James” “Yeah?“ I” wish we
You know you make a valid point. Forgive me, I had the juices flowing and didn’t feel like stopping. Anyways, I will fix all that, and would defiantly appreciate your help with it. Anyways there was more to it that got cut out. Since your email is private I will give you mine. Darkkard@ymail.com. Thank you. Hopefully I did not scare you from assisting me. Thanks.
You said OMG? hahaa

Nope. I can’t and won’t ‘never mind the typos,’ because they’re distracting. People serious about writing would be ashamed to present work they know is full of obvious, easily-fixed mistakes. Any place your writing appears is your shop window, and right now, yours is displaying broken goods.

If you want the help of people who know what they’re doing, don’t present them with anything less than the best you can do without their help. If you haven’t given your best effort, why should I give any effort?

I recommend you correct this to contain no typos, no spelling mistakes, and no grammatical errors. (I don’t think much of any grammar check program, but I see mistakes even those would have caught.) I will be glad to help you determine why it’s running short and what you can do to change that, if you’ll do your work to clean this up–and I know my stuff.

Edit: OMG, a positive attitude. [Maryn faints.] I hope I’ll see you at a writing site I visit several times a day, where people far more skilled than I will also help you. It’s http://absolutewrite.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=88