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Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Treasury Blog
Written by Michael Vass
The bailout deal that was rejected on Monday by the House of Representatives was a bad deal. And the result was a Congress divided, a media blitz, polispeak galore, finger pointing, and a 777 point drop in the Dow Jones Index.
Most focus on the drop […]
Beware of Dr. Horowitz - lies and mistreatments for profit
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[?]Submitted by Natural Cures Blog
Written by Michael Vass
I ran across something that really had me wondering. A cure for AIDS, malaria, and infectious disease. This wasn’t something that hit the major news media, nor most of the minor media outlets. So I have my questions about it.
If there is a cure […]
In My Name - Will.i.am, celebrities, dignitaries, and you around the world
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[?]Submitted by Artists Blog
Written by Michael Vass
I realize that over the last couple of weeks the main issue facing the nation has been the bailout of the financial markets, and the mortgage crisis that spurred it. But that is hardly the only thing that has been happening in the world, or […]
The bail out deal: Polispeak and political campaigning instead of action
Rating 4.33 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Breaking News Blog
Written by Michael Vass
I love listening to Harry Reid. He is absolutely partisan and 2-faced. He is the best example of what polispeak means. Listening to hear him talk today you just can’t escape this.
He is speaking about Republicans that didn’t want to go to the meeting […]
Are mining stocks the safe haven from the bailout crisis?
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[?]Submitted by Mining Stocks Blog
Written by Michael Vass
There is no deal on the bailout of the U.S. financial markets as of this moment. Treasury Secretary Paulson is in the White House as I type trying to create a new plan. The Congress is busy trying to make their own plans as […]
A 4 ball break in 9-ball pool league match by me
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Billiards Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Ok, time to take a break from the political blogging, and all the polispeak spin surrounding the bailout talks that are on-going. It’s time for something a bit light.
Now as I have mentioned before, I am in an APA pool league for 8-ball and 9-ball. […]
Presidential candidates work on bailout and political images
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[?]Submitted by Presidential Race Blog
Written by Michael Vass
It’s amazing how in the last 24 hours the Obama political machine has spun around and launched polispeak that turns almost a 180 from yesterday. All of this revolving around the bailout that is being worked on today.
Yesterday, Warren Buffett compare the current financial […]
Future fathers need to buy this
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[?]Submitted by Maternity Blog
Written by Michael Vass
I think that we all have seen television programs, or movies, that highlight the plight of an imminently expecting mother-to-be dealing with her husband as he tries to get her to the hospital. And recently there was no less than Senator Obama discussing how he […]
Ahmadinejad - a danger everywhere except the Tehran Times
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[?]Submitted by Judaism Blog
Written by Michael Vass
When considering the recent visit of Mahmud Ahmadinejad to the United Nations this week I looked at what was released by the Tehran Times on the subject. I wanted to see how they were viewing the trip and how they might be informing their people […]
What some boating surveys say
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[?]Submitted by Boats Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Something that caught my eye is a boating survey in Australian. The plan is that whis will be the largest survey about boating behaviour. It will take 18 months to get all its data, and will be made up of 4000 volunteers.
Some of the things […]
Alberto Contador makes history, serious competition to Lance Armstrong
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[?]Submitted by Cycling Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Over the weekend there was a bit of history that occurred. Alberto Contador became the 5th cyclist to win the Tour De France, Giro d’Italia, and Spanish Vuelta. Not only has he won all 3 he did so in the least amount of time, 14 […]
Financial stock weaken, but coal looks great
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[?]Submitted by Coal Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Back when I was a stockbroker (I know, it’s a bad word today) I had a buddy that love to quote this old brokerage saying.
“Bears make money, Bulls make money. But pigs just get slaughtered.”
Obviously the Board members of AIG, Lehman, Bear Sterns, Washington […]
Grey’s Anatomy helps enrich HIV awareness
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by HIV blog
Written by Michael Vass
Score one for broadcast television. With the advent of cable television, and now with the potential for the public to view 500 channels, broadcast TV has lost most of its power to influence. Once there was a time when a hit show could capture 30 […]
8-ball poolshot dilema
Rating 4.33 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Billiards Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Hey there fellow pool players. I have a bit of a question for you.
The scenario is that you are playing APA rules 8-ball. You are in the final shots of your match and if you win the game you win the match.
Your opponent is a […]
USA defeats Trinidad & Tobago 3 - 0
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Futbol Blog
Written by Michael Vass
So the title of the post gives away the news. And yes I know the post is late. Still it was a good match. Finally the US soccer team showed some sparks and rallied to gain a win with more than a single point.
If you […]
Yes I thought Lehman was a buy - in 2005
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
I was speaking with an old friend and colleague of mine today, and he reminded me of something I had forgotten. As I have mentioned before I was a stockbroker, and I worked with my friend for a few years. While we were at the same firm one […]
Movie Preview: Miracle at St Anna
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[?]Submitted by Movies and Film Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Spike Lee has a new movie coming out and I’m sure it will bring its share of controversy. In fact the movie, or more accurately Lee, drew media attention earlier this year. The reason was because director/actor Clint Eastwood found it unimportant to […]
Full Senator Obama interview from O’Reilly Factor
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[?]Submitted by Real Simple Blog
Written by Michael Vass
The following is the full interview between Bill O’Reilly and Senator Obama as first seen on the O’Reilly Factor. For commentary on each part of the interview please check out Black Entertainment USA
Part 1 Iraq
Part 2 The Economy
Part 3 Bill Ayers, Rev. Wright
Part 4 […]
Bill O’Reilly interview with Senator Obama - part 3 Bill Ayers, Rev. Wright
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Presidential Race Blog
Written by Michael Vass
There is nothing more interesting than watching a politician discussing the merits of their background or in some cases the counter position. Tonight we saw Senator Obama take the counter position. And in one issue I agree and the other I disagree.
When it comes […]
USA beats Cuba, leads CONCACAF Group 1
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[?]Submitted by Futbol Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Cuba vs. the United States. It’s a competition that occurs in many sports competitions, and in each it is usually a vibrant match with heaps of media attention. Basketball, little league baseball, you name it, and it gets attention. Except futbol – called soccer here.
Maybe […]
8-ball or 9-ball: which is the harder pool game?
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Billiards Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Now I was at my 8-ball pool league game yesterday and yet another question was brought up. This time it had nothing to do with the size of the table (which I continue to assert that playing on bar pool tables is an advantage vs. […]
Bill O’Reilly interview with Senator Obama - part 2 analysis
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[?]Submitted by Presidential Race Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Well the questions between Bill O’Reilly and Senator Obama on the economy was interesting. And aggressive.
First are the facts. The economy grew during President Bush. The average wage increased for Americans $400 to $500 dollars, that’s on top of the $2000 it grew under […]
Senator John McCain at the Republican National Convention
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[?]Submitted by Presidential Race Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Senator John McCain made the final speech of the Republican National Convention today. Now the speech was not the best oration you may have ever heard. Senator McCain is not known to be a good teleprompter speaker. He cannot compete with Senator Obama on […]
Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, and Mike Huckabee at the RNC
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[?]Submitted by Presidential Race Blog
Written by Michael Vass
There were several speakers at the Republican National Convention last night besides Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin. Not all of them have received much attention, due entirely to the powerful speech of the VP.
But they deserve to be heard as much as was […]
Does size matter in pool tables
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Billiards Blog
Written by Michael Vass
So at my most recent pool league match I, again, wound up in an argument over the question about the size of the tables in use. In my league every pool table is the standard bar table – 3.5’ by 7’ – with the exception […]
