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Happiness in America

Posted by aMusing on Friday, May 30, 2008 3:53:38 PM
Today I had the opportunity to go to a book signing by Arthur C. Brooks, a Professor of business and government policy at Syracuse University. He discussed the topic of happiness in America. His book answers questions like, "why happiness matters for America?" and "How we can get more of it?"

A captivating speaker which is odd for a Professor and gregarious as a socialite. I started reading his book and I found the content to be valuable and interesting. So check it out.
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If Olmert Steps Down: Who's Next?

Posted by aMusing on Friday, May 30, 2008 11:03:03 AM
Current Event: Israeli PM Ehud Olmert has been plagued by a corruption scandal. American businessman Morris Talansky has testified that he gave Olmert up to $150,000 in cash filled envelopes that were used for Olmert's first class traveling expenses.

If indicted, Olmert has vowed that he will step down from his post as Premier. Most recently Defense Minister Ehud Barak has called for Olmert's resignation. If he steps down who will take over?

One possibility is the Foreign Minister...Tzipi Livni

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McClellan

Posted by aMusing on Thursday, May 29, 2008 9:46:20 AM
In recent events, former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan has published a "tell all" book expressing his displeasure while he was employed by the Bush administration. Expectedly, both Barnes and Noble and Borders books have reported that McClellan's book, comes in at the top of their best sellers list.

The Synopsis on Barnes and Noble's website reads:

"In this refreshingly clear-eyed book, written with no agenda other than to record his experiences and insights for the benefit of history."

As a Press Secretary it was McClellan's responsibility to represent President Bush in the best light possible. Part of this entailed veering away possible detractors and of course using his suave public relations abilities to foresee all of the President's possible mistakes and misnomers and fix them before they occur. It seems that Mr. Mclellan had hypothesized a possible backlash after the release of his book and therefore took the proper measures to make sure that his synopsis stated his genuine "agenda."

Ladies and gentleman, as a public relations specialist Mr. McClellan knew the truism, "there is no such a thing as bad publicity." He knew that as a result of his actions he would be resented by his former employers. His book will remain at the top of the best sellers list for a few weeks and then the spot will be reclaimed by a truly sincere book,  The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, a book that honestly "records experiences and insights for the benefit of history."
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Lieberman and Hagee

Posted by aMusing on Thursday, May 29, 2008 12:00:00 AM
After switching party lines it seems that Sen. Joe Lieberman is a new person. So much so that the ex-Democratic vice-presidential candidate is regarded as McCains, "boy" and once again is on the docket to be a vice presidential candidate...on the Republican ticket!

Current Event- Even after McCain has turned down Rev. John Hagee's support (because of his Anti-Semitic remarks), Sen. Lieberman has decided to speak at an event which Hagee is hosting. If anyone in Congress has the right to rectify or forgive Hagee's remarks after Rep. Lantos's death, it's Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew. In addition his wife Hadassah's parents are survivors of the Holocaust.




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Baby For Sale

Posted by aMusing on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:40:13 PM
For my entire life (thus far) I have heard interesting stories on how people have utilized the world wide web in order to calm their capitalist needs. Most recently however their have been reports that some people have abused this by selling their relatives on eBay and Craigslist.
Interesting...

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The First and not the Last

Posted by aMusing on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 12:09:26 PM
I have started this forum so that it can be "my window unto the west." Granted, that line was famously said by Peter the Great, a giant Russian leader,  (literally, ask Raisonovsky....rumor has it that Pete was documented at 7'1 [wow]) but there is a lot to be gained by getting to know it. Contrary to Big Pete, I live in the west and I've had the opporotunity to see it in action. Unfortunately however, I dont know how it works...

I intend on musing on an assortment of topics. Politics, Current Events, and the World...etc. In addition, I'll take suggestions from the readership in hopes that I can grab your attention and "blog-ON" about whatever you want to read!

Lastly, on November 19, 1863 many men gathered to inaugriate  Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA. The keynote speaker spoke for 2 hours.....President Lincoln spoke for 7 minutes. No one remembers the keynote speech but they sure as heck remember the "other" speech or should I say the the Gettysburg Address. In short....I'm going to keep my posts ASAP (as short as possible), just so you remember them.

Enjoy and buckle up for the ride.

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