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[?]Submitted by Presidential Race blog
Written by Michael Vass
Senator Biden never made sense to me as a Vice Presidential pick for Senator Obama. He has made racist statements, and has made claims to equal the invisible bullets of Senator Clinton. He disagrees with the policies of Senator Obama on key issues, and […]
Australian movie exec calls Forest Whitaker ‘ugly, black, unbankable’
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[?]Submitted by Hollywood Gossip Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Australia is an interesting nation. The people I have met from that nation have been pleasant and good natured. They have provided America with several excellent entertainers, most notably Mel Gibson (who is American but grew up in Australia).
Yet that nation had, and continues […]
Tina Turner - true talent never ages
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[?]Submitted by Artists Blog
Written by Michael Vass
When I was writing my preview of the upcoming movie Notorious, I was thinking about how little Christopher Wallace was in the world and music in general. It’s sad to say but the thing that catapulted him to beyond superstar status was his death, kind […]
Scam targets grandparents
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Mining stocks still look bright for the stock market in 2008
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[?]Submitted by Mining Stocks Blog
Written by Michael Vass
There is nothing that feels as good as being vindicated on an idea. As a former stockbroker I especially like to hear that I got it right. But I realize that my vanity is only a personal joy and mining stocks are the real […]
Felix Dennis - multimillionaire, poet and killer?
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[?]Submitted by The Poetry Blog
Written by Michael Vass
You know what you don’t see very often? Poetry and modern advertising being combined.
Then again I’m in America and the poet that I am thinking of is in Britian. That may be the reason why the combination works. Or it could just be the […]
Pet poisoning leads to $24 million lawsuit
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[?]Submitted by The Pets Blog
Written by Michael Vass
There is nothing like a pet. They are our friends, protectors, and often entertainment as well. They are in essence and fact family. And a year ago hundreds of these beloved members of our family were murdered in our own homes. That murder was […]
Entertainment and politics: do they mix?
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[?]Submitted by Hollywood Gossip Blog
Written by Michael Vass
So have you seen An American Carol yet? If you have not you are hardly the only one. And the question is why is that.
An American Carol is a parody film by David Zucker of Airplane! and Naked Gun fame. So the question is […]
What natural cure did we lose today?
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[?]Submitted by Natural Cures Blog
Written by Michael Vass
A few days ago I ran across an article in the Seattle Times. The point of the article was to promote environmentalism, though it did so in a manner not usually done.
Environmentalists are known for their passion in keeping nature safe from mankind. Whether […]
Are tech stocks worth buying now?
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[?]Written by Michael Vass
Lately every pundit and expert discussing the market of lat has spoken about the financial companies. There is of course good reason for this but the really smart investors are looking in place that the general populace are not, for the next rally that will inevitably come to […]
Beatle in McDonald’s causes a stir
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[?]Submitted by Vegetarian’s Blog
Written by Michael Vass
If you are a vegetarian, McDonald’s is probably not one of the top stops in your search for food. I think that is a safe statement. And it is priobably true unless you happen to be Paul McCartney.
Sir McCartney has the odd position of being […]
You have to hear it to know it
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[?]Submitted by Fertility Blog
Written by Michael Vass
In Hollywood women that have a lilt to their voices and curves like an hourglass have always been popular. In reality the average guy likes, marries, and has children with a woman that is more realistic and sexy. But there is an aspect of a […]
Candles promote world peace, end to poverty, and child health
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[?]Submitted by Candles Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Sometimes I just wish you can hear more positive news in the media. And in this case the news involved a world record and a symbolism of peace and purity in the world. And nothing says that more than a candle.
In fact not just one […]
Antique publications change hands, blame the public
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[?]Submitted by Antiques Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Video may have killed the radio, but it seems the internet is taking the legs out from antiques. At least that is one of the key reasons that you may notice big changes in several publications, in American and the U.K., in the next month […]
Full second Presidential Debate of Senator McCain and Senator Obama
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[?]Submitted by Presidential Race Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Here is video of the entire debate for those that might have missed it last night.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10
Part 11
British chaplin wants to use tattoos like Nazi stars
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[?]Submitted by Tattoo blog
Written by Michael Vass
I was considering taking a look at some news on tattoos and happened to do a search on what has been happening. There of course was news on Angelina Jolie getting tattoos for her twins, and that was kind of interesting. I considered speaking on […]
Stamps may be a investment alternative
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[?]Submitted by Stamps Blog
Written by Michael Vass
Not long ago I mentioned that collectibles are an alternative form of investment for some. It was an idea that few were familiar with. Since that time the Dow Jones Index has lost around 1000 points. So I decided to see what has been the […]
Featured Artists’ Coalition means more music for fans
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[?]Submitted by Artists Blog
Written by Michael Vass
As credit markets tumble, while people and corporations scramble to find solid footing (you can see my interview discussing real estate), artists in the U.K. are taking steps to secure their fortunes as well. And the moves seem to be reasonable if not fair.
The newly […]
2 bad bailout deals out and what is next at bat?
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[?]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
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[?]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 […]
