Suggested Enhancements for iTunes/FrontRow

I would really like the ability to remotely control iTunes. I'm not talking about sharing/streaming a library. For instance, I use a MacMini as a Home Theater PC, and using Front Row is tedious when I have 100s of artists to scroll through. I've tried stuff like SlimServer, and although it's much better, it's far from ideal. Giving iTunes on my laptop the ability to remotely control iTunes on my mini would be a huge improvement, especially if Apple updates their product line with a Tablet Mac. This feature alone would prompt me to buy a tablet.

Next, there doesn't appear to be a way to add a song to a current playlist within Front Row. Currently, if the PLAY button is held down on the Apple Remote, the mini goes into sleep mode. This behavior is different from an iPod, where holding PLAY upon selection of a song adds the song to the "On-The-Go" playlist. To take things a little further, the selected song should be added to the currently playing playlist, and not the default one (unless no playlist is playing).

Also, how about allowing the visualizer to kick in when in Front Row? Actually, there really needs to be a more in depth configuration panel for Front Row.

Lastly, within iTunes, the lower left corner is usually reserved for the album art. I think this space can serve other functions, as well. Why not have a dropdown to allow selection of a playlist (which will contain the option to view the album art). When I'm building a playlist, I like to view what I've added as I'm searching for new songs to add. More so, I should be able to insert/move/remove a song from this "quick view." This bring up another point. If I search for a song in my computer's music library, then jump to my iPod song library to see what I have, my search & browse results are swiped out when I return to my computer library. I would really like iTunes to remember the search and browsing state when switching between libraries/devices.

Call for Debate:

I found this starting out there on the Blogsphere. I Think it is a good idea. HQ has the money or lets start a moneybomb. It is time for Doctor Ron Paul to throw down his gage. As I have said before.. one debate and its over.

Read More here:
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/49865

Sounds good.

Break the Matrix TV in 12 million homes. Action needed.

THE RESULTS OF THE RON PAUL REVOLUTION. Pledge Now! - Trevor Lyman explains, “[this] is an exciting first step in affirming the viability of our grassroots-inspired ground-up approach." Across the United States, more than 1100 independent cable providers offer customers an alternative to the monolithic major communications conglomerates..

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DemocracyNow: US Listed Palestine Hotel as Target Prior 2003

Army Sgt. Adrienne Kinne (Ret.) reveals she saw secret US military documents that listed the hotel as a possible target. Kinne also discloses that she was personally ordered to eavesdrop on Americans working for news organizations and NGOs in Iraq.

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2nd Amendment vs Universal Health Care

I want to write a bill that would allocate federal funds to subsidize the sales of firearms to those Americans who cannot afford guns. If health care can be subsidized, so should gun ownership. After all, gun ownership is the 2nd amendment. What amendment is universal health care? Does anyone have the knowledge to write up such legislation?

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Jesse Ventura met with CIA

Ventura describes a post-inaugural meeting with CIA agents. He also claims a CIA operative was on the state payroll. He says 23 CIA agents were waiting for him in a basement conference room. He claims the agents' questions focused how he campaigned for office, or as Ventura writes "how had the independent wrestler candidate pulled this off?"

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The beginning of the USA Police State

National Security Act of 1947

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This is my response from Target concerning Ron Paul and Fox News:

From:
Date: Jan 3, 2008 1:19 PM
Subject: Inquiry to Target Guest Relations
To: XXXXXX


Dear Target Guest,

While we appreciate the time you've taken to share your thoughts with us, Target doesn't advertise on Fox News.

We always welcome your feedback, so if we can assist you in the future, please contact our Target Guest Relations team at (800) 440-0680. You can also speak with a team member at the Guest Services Desk at your local Target store, or visit us on Target.com. Either way, we're here to help!

Thanks for shopping with us. I hope we'll see you again soon at Target.

Sincerely,

Kathy
Target Guest Relations
www.target.com

Digg Bury Brigades Are Censoring Political Speech

An article presenting evidence of a Digg Bury Brigade actively censoring political speech and interesting commentary regarding the possibility that the brigades are financed and organized by some group lurking in the shadows.

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My letter to Judge Andrew Napolitano:

http://www.judgenap.com/contact.shtml

Hello Judge. I don't even know were to begin, except that I hope you make a public and loud statement regarding Dr. Ron Paul's exclusion from the Fox News January 6 debates:

http://ronpaul2008.typepad.com/ron_paul_2008/2007/12/has-fox-news-ex.html

You and Ron Paul understand freedom more than anyone else in this country. Can you please come to Ron Paul's side and demand he be included in the debate?

We need a voice like yours.

Thank you for your time.

P.S. I just bought your book at Borders!

Nashua Telegraph Interview

I want to express my disappointment with Volkswagen. Their website lists the features & options for a 2008 2-Door Rabbit, but apparently honoring those listings means nothing to the German car manufacturer. This morning (Christmas Eve), I purchased a new 2008 Rabbit for my mother, a Christmas gift for a woman who never owned a new car in her life (my second VW purchase in three years). As we were about to drive away, I noticed that the vehicle did not have any floor mats! I immediately addressed this apparent "over sight" with the salesman, but he insisted that they are not standard features. Needless to say, I was highly disappointed with the classlessness of this. I mean, is VW becoming that cheap? Anyway, I wanted to make sure that he was correct about this, so I waited to check the website myself - which confirmed my suspicions - floor mats ARE standard.

I called customer service, but they were no help, stating that options may change without notice and there is nothing that can be done. Nice one VW.

Here is something else that just changed without notice: I most likely won't own a third V-Dub, instead choosing a manufacturer who actually cares about customer service. It's not the Floor Mats, stupid.

Dear fellow Ron Paul supporter,

Recently, I've been seeing videos of RP supporters at rallies for other candidates, and I have to say that I'm appalled at some actions. Below are my thoughts:

• First, it appears that you are using Ron Paul as a reason to protest the other candidates. That is a complete disservice to Ron Paul, supporters like me, and possible future RP supporter - for a few reasons.
  
1. In your brilliant attempts to "promote" Ron Paul by protesting WHATEVER, you are alienating voters. When people choose a candidate, a sort of bond is created. When you "protest," those people will immediately put up a defense. Why? Because an attack on their candidate is an attack on them. You will NEVER convince people that Ron Paul is the right choice under these circumstances.
   
2. If you are protesting the candidate, leave Ron Paul out of it. Protesting Rudy is your agenda, not Dr. Paul's. In fact, I'm sure that the approach you are taking is opposite of what Ron Paul would do. Brute Force is never better than Reason. If someone chooses Rudy simply because of his name, what makes you think that pushing Ron Paul in their face is going to change anything?
   
3. A better approach is to walk around and talk with people. Present you case in a clear way, like Ron Paul would. Hand out literature. Acknowledge that they are Rudy, or Fred, or Mitt supporters, and ask them why they support that candidate. Then calmly present your case for why you support Ron Paul. Keep it short and sweet, and hand them whatever information you have, asking them to at least consider Ron Paul's points. In addition, BE PREPARED TO LEAVE if someone doesn't want to talk to you. Thank them and smile.
   
• Second, are you not protesting the candidate? Then why the hell are you there?
1. I've heard some argue that they are protesting the MSM's coverage of Ron Paul. Why, then, aren't you protesting at the offices of those companies? Call local papers to cover it, but never be a jackass. Remember, if you have a Ron Paul sign, OR EVEN USE HIS NAME, everything you do or say will reflect on Ron Paul.
2. If you are protesting the MSM just to do so, leave Ron Paul out of it. Stand on your own merits, and don't use Ron Paul's name as a crutch.
• Lastly, if you find yourself saying something like "So, you wouldn't vote for Ron Paul because of me," then you've done more damage than you can possibly recover from. Instead, smile, apologize and explain why you are so passionate, hand some literature, and WALK AWAY. You aren't making things any better.

I hope that you consider my thoughts the next time you rally.

It's official! Ron Paul surpasses totals for all Republican candidates in Q3

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Use the following URL on any Ron Paul literature that you distribute.

http://tinyurl.com/2coyf3

TeaParty07.com appears to be down (http://www.TeaParty07.com):

Ron Paul Blimp pledges at $301,255

We only need $48,745! Spread the word now. Boston Tea Party, New Years Eve at Times Square, Rose Bowl, etc...

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Ron Paul passes the $9M mark.

$9,010,057.71 has of this post.

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Ron Paul Issues Flyer [PDF]

This is a great flyer that cover many topics. Print this double-sided, and it makes for a good intro to those who are unfamiliar with Dr. Paul's policies. Topics: Debt & Taxes, American Sovereignty, War & Foreign Policy, Border Security, Personal Liberty, Property Rights. And don't forget to check out the printable versions of the slim jims.

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Reason Magazine covers Ron Paul in Philly (with pics)

On November 10, the Ron Paul campaign arrived in Philadelphia for a rally that started as a prize for the city's meetup group (it had raised more than $45,000, the best of any meetup group) and ballooned into the biggest event of the campaign.

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