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History for sale? Jack Ruby's log cabin for $15k; Lee Harvey Oswald's killer was investor -
J. Louise Larson (1,464)   J. Louise Larson 
There was a little a bit of Dallas history for sale on the Internet.
For $15,000 and the price of hauling it off in 2006, you could buy what might just have been the last remaining piece of a failed investment from the long-closed portfolio of Jack Ruby, the nightclub owner who gunned down... ( added 204 days 21 hours ago.) |
The Psychology of Spending: Art in the Post - Reagan 'Trickle Down Economics' Era -
- Jennifer Cuddy (1,204)   Jennifer Cuddy 
I know what some of you may be thinking. What does economics have to do with Art? What does our spending habits have to do with Art? What is the psychology of spending? First, let me address the issue of Reaganomics and its effect on contemporary culture. 'Trickle down economics' is a concept... ( added 28 days ago.) |
Paris Hilton For President: The McCain Saga Continues -
Asher Ricard (5,212)   Asher Ricard 
The Paris Hilton/John McCain Saga continues with Hilton pulling out her own advertisements. Paris created her own video in response to McCain's ads that compared Barack Obama to her celebrity likeness.
Here is her response:
I have to admit, it is a little provocative, but hilarious!... ( added 30 days 9 hours ago.) |
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Paris Hilton Responds to McCain's Political Ad, Runs for President -
Danny Davids (13,253)   Danny Davids 
Have you heard? We have a candidate for President who's promoting change for the United States. No, not that Barack Obama guy. I'm talking Paris Hilton.
The hotel heiress evidently took umbrage with John McCain's footage of her in a recent ad , comparing Obama's "celebrity" to that of tabloid... ( added 30 days 12 hours ago.) |
A Picture is Worth More Than 1000 Words - Try $14 million -
Roschelle Nelson (723)   Roschelle Nelson 
Now pardon me for being naive or just in awe of what people will do these days. But I think it's absolutely ridiculous for anyone to pay $14 million for pics of anything unless it's a sighting of the second coming of JESUS!
People magazine and England's Hello magazine have jointly purchased... ( added 33 days 8 hours ago.) |
The Visual Generation – The Death of Discernment -
Rev M Bresciani (1,382)   Rev M Bresciani 
When Chairman Mao of China wanted to reach an entire generation, many who were illiterate, he produced his communist message in “comic book" style. It resulted in an entire generation of youth jumping onboard Mao’s red wagon and subsequently tearing down the culture and traditions and the very... ( added 41 days 10 hours ago.) |
Nick Hogan and John Graziano: A Nobody's Point of View -
- Teresa Ortiz (5,288)   Teresa Ortiz 
I will start by saying I am a "nobody". Someone who is offering her two-cents based on what we are seeing and hearing all over the news-although, my daughter was in a car accident with a friend who was driving 70-miles an hour down hill on a winding road while it was raining.
Some might... ( added 81 days 20 hours ago.) |
Why do we care? -
Shan-ul-Hai (140)   Shan-ul-Hai 
There are plenty of social issues that are important in politics
these days. Everybody seems to be highly concerned with what everybody
else is doing. With these issues, I like to ask myself "is it really
worth the effort to oppose an issue that some people care so dearly
about?" Some... ( added 93 days 15 hours ago.) |
Who Has The Best Beard In Silicon Valley? -
Asher Ricard (5,212)   Asher Ricard 
Fortune 500 has issued the challenge for the CEO greats that we have grown to love over the years. I am not sure why I am so fascinated with Silicon Valley. Most likely because most of those CEO's were in charge and millionaires way before the age I am now.
When I heard this news, I was like a... ( added 118 days 21 hours ago.) |
An Event Projection Calculator + Bonus Interview With Future World Renown Author -
- Leo Ponder (596)   Leo Ponder 
Recently, I have been inventing and studying a new procedure called "Event Projection." A really cleaner translation is "predicting the future". It's amazingly simple, and chillingly accurate. This method takes any "event" of today, or yesterday, adds a few ingredients such as: time, human traits... ( added 165 days 3 hours ago.) |
Corn Flake sells for $1350!! What's next? -
Goldendoodle World (19,697)   Goldendoodle World 
As unbelievable as it may sound, two teenagers sold a corn flake in the shape of Illinois to the owner of triviamania.com for a whopping $1350......so, what's next? Not long ago, a woman was auctioning off some fishsticks because they were frozen in the shape of a cross! Oh brother! The woman... ( added 168 days 4 hours ago.) |
Contemporary Nudism-The Blatant Lie of Nudists -
- Sulagna Dasgupta (896)   Sulagna Dasgupta 
According to a popular story about Picasso, in a painting competition, it was specified in the guidelines that no "sexually explicit" painting was to be sent for consideration. Picasso sent a painting of a nude woman. They sent it back to him with someone telling him that it violated their rules.... ( added 173 days 18 hours ago.) |
Do Pop Culture and Trends influence an Election? -
Rev M Bresciani (1,382)   Rev M Bresciani 
The simple answer to whether pop culture, trends and morality influence the outcome of an election is, yes! This raises other questions like why and how; that is not so simple to answer.
In days past a presidential candidate made appeals to labor unions, military personnel, farmers... ( added 202 days 22 hours ago.) |
African-Americans are not responsible for the racist remarks of Don Imus -
- Zarian Phipps (477) 
CBS and MSNBC did the right thing in firing Don Imus for his incredibly insensitive and racist remarks about the Rutgers Womens Basketball team. It's a no brainer! If someone expresses vile opinions about African-Americans on the public airwaves, they deserve to be fired. What is the big deal?... ( added 1 year 146 days ago.) |
Fun Web Sites - Great Sites to Explore on the Internet -
Lorrie Davids (5,245)   Lorrie Davids 
In our society today we are always looking for the newest thing, a way to have fun while sitting in the comfort of our own homes, or the nearest Starbucks. I decided to look for a few interactive, entertaining sites to keep me busy. The results of my quest are listed below. If you enjoy wordplay... ( added 1 year 147 days ago.) |
Confessions of a Reality Television Addict: Creativity is What Counts -
Danny Davids (13,253)   Danny Davids 
Awhile back I wrote an article about reality television. At the time, I commented on how the “non-scripted" shows weren’t an accurate reflection on reality, and what real life would be like if we were all on the ultimate reality show. Oh sure, I admitted I watched “Nashville Star" and “American... ( added 1 year 215 days ago.) |
Billy Bob Still Holding Out For Angelina Jolie? -
Asher Ricard (5,212)   Asher Ricard 
Billy Bob Thornton seems to be quite full of himself boasting that Angelina Jolie isn't really in love with Brad Pitt.
In a recent interview on askmen.com, Thornton accused Jolie of going through a "high school phase." "She is just going through a high school phase. You know dating the... ( added 82 days 4 hours ago.) |
Want To Purchase Michael Jackson’s Neverland? -
Asher Ricard (5,212)   Asher Ricard 
The housing market continues to cause foreclosures. This time though it is hitting someone on the opposite end of the financial spectrum. Michael Jackson's famous Neverland is to be auctioned off March 19 at 1 p.m. due to foreclosure.
Jackson received word from Financial Title Company, the... ( added 193 days 3 hours ago.) |
Heath Ledger Died From Deadly Combination Of Prescription Drugs -
Asher Ricard (5,212)   Asher Ricard 
Two weeks after actor Heath Ledger was found dead by a masseuse and housekeeper, the New York City Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident.
The cause of death listed was "acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine."... ( added 213 days 4 hours ago.) |
Political Correctness - Good or Bad? -
- Kevin D. Moore (131)   Kevin D. Moore 
As with anything good, too much of it can be bad. Unfortunately, this may have happened or is happening with Political Correctness (a.k.a. PC.)
I must admit that I have been very happy with the kindlier gentler world that has resulted from the internalization of PC by my fellow brothers and... ( added 252 days 20 hours ago.) |
Faith Hill Defends Husband Tim McGraws' 'Goodies" -
Stephany Springer (13,684)   Stephany Springer 
It has been evident that stars have no privacy, but we know our society is going down when people feel it is appropriate to grope their privates.
Faith Hill jumped to her husband's defense after a female fan grabbed Tim McGraw's crotch as he walked between a barricade and the stage to greet... ( added 1 year 38 days ago.) |
Fame, Celebrities and Suicide! -
Peggy Butler (2,891)   Peggy Butler 
"All of us have this preconceived notion that celebrities, because they have fame, money and the adoration of the public are the happiest people in the world. The truth is, sometimes it’s just the opposite." -Psychiatrist John Lapia-
In lieu of the death of Anna Nicole Smith, there is... ( added 1 year 203 days ago.) |
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Hurry Up and Wait, I Say -
Terry Mitchell (1,352)   Terry Mitchell 
We are living in a presumptuous, "can't wait" society. The 2007 automobile models hit the market in 2006. That copy of your favorite magazine that arrived in July was the August issue. Here are just three more quick examples of what I mean:
1) I'm still receiving mail addressed to someone who... ( added 2 years 48 days ago.) |
The Truth About Secret Societies -
Philip Gardiner (397) 
The Truth About
Secret Societies
Their link to the enlightenment experience and mind control
by Philip Gardiner, best selling author of The Shining Ones, The Serpent Grail and Gnosis: The Secret of Solomon’s Temple Revealed
One of the most profound enigmas of the existence of... ( added 2 years 191 days ago.) |
The Top Ten Things The Illuminati Do That Makes Them Better Than The Rest Of Us. -
- JK Ellis (121) 
The
idea that there exists a secret cabal of power elite whose soul purpose
is world domination has inspired untold numbers to cower in paranoia.
If they even exist, this group, often referred to as The Illuminati,
are so secretive that they can only be speculated upon. They are
rumored to... ( added 56 days 3 hours ago.) |
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