Sunday, October 28, 2012

SUNDAY FUNNIES: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

"Shh! I'm in disguise!"
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!
Ms. Waxy Dragon here!
I'm wearing my Halloween costume right now because my favorite candy day is coming up!
I have to admit, the tail is a little tight and I can't really flap my wings as much as I would prefer to, but it still is a neat costume, don't you think?
I was originally thinking about dressing up as somebody from Scooby Doo, then I wouldn't have to wait until midnight to unmask everybody, but if I do that then they might not give me any chocolate, and I want all I can get!
Meanwhile, it's joke time, so here are some fun Halloween facts!

Did you know that the most famous Halloween figure in Ireland is Jack O'Lantern?

Dracula's favorite dog is the blood hound.

Did you know skeletons's are great musicians? While most prefer the trombone, some are good at the drums because they like hitting those skins!

Mummies favorite music style is wrap!

The circumference of a pumpkin, divided by its diameter, equals pumpkin pi.

Did you know that witches fly on brooms because vacuum cleaners are too heavy to achieve lift off? But they're great for cleaning!
"Here I am! Where's the chocolate?"

Vampires love baseball, but all they ever want to do is bat.

Phantoms love the roller ghosters at amusement parks!

Well, that's all the time and space I have for this weekend. Stay safe, Trick and Treat responsibly, and we'll be back next weekend with more Sunday Funnies!-wd.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 21-27, 2012

THE EASTERN SEABOARD OF THE UNITED STATES IS BRACING FOR HURRICANE SANDY. RESIDENTS ALONG THE AFFECTED AREA(S) ARE ADVISED TO TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION.

Amongst events happening around the world this past week...
IN UNITED STATES POLITICS:
*Democratic incumbent Barack Obama faced, and according to many analysts, beat Republican hopeful Mitt Romney in the third and final Presidential debate, concerning international relations and foreign policies, Monday night. Both candidates are now on the campaign trail as the November 6 election draws near.
*Worried about voter fraud, people are starting to wonder why Mitt Romney's campaign has connection(s) to HartInterCivic, the company supplying voting machines to the state of Ohio, and why Romney's son Tagg is buying voting machines for several other key states in the upcoming election.
*Former US Senator and Presidential candidate George McGovern has passed away.

IN ITALY:
*Six scientists and 1 ex-government official have been convicted of multiple manslaughter charges and sentenced to 6 years in jail for being "falsely reassuring" about earthquakes before the 2009 L'Aquilia earthquake.
*Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was found guilty of tax fraud and faces a 4 year prison sentence.

IN SPORTS:
*The National League San Francisco Giants are 2-0 wins ahead of the American League Detroit Tigers in the best of 7, 2012 World Series in Major League Baseball.
*Former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his 7 Tour de France victories by the International Cycling Union and is now faces a lifetime ban from future events. No alternate winners of the 7 affected races will be announced, due to other competitors from those races being involved in the same drug scandal that prompted the ICU action.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: OCTOBER 27, 2012

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Although October 31st isn't until this coming Wednesday, the Puzzle Corner invites you to our annual Halloween party. Costumes optional, but don't get tricked or you won't enjoy the treats.
Can you match the clues below to the actual guest?

01.  He's expected, but never appears.
02. He never drinks wine.
03. Despite his appearance, he's friendly.
04. One has to wonder just how well he can play hockey.
05. A multi-faceted being.
06. Everyone is hoping she doesn't crash the party!
07. He might bring the music.
08. Complains about always having to sweep up afterwards.
09. Despite the name, he's not vampiric.
10. He may love Christmas, but Halloween is his night!
11. He tried to steal Christmas too.
12. Everyone goes to him for advice.
13. No one knows if he ever does show up.
14. The other guests complain that he's all wet and a social wallflower at parties.
15. Always wants to rap.
16. The Tally Man

THE GUEST LIST
a.) Batman
b.) Buffy
c.) Casper
d.) Count Von Count
e.) Creature From The Black Lagoon
f.) Dracula
g.) The Frankenstein Monster
h.) The Great Pumpkin
i.) The Grinch
j.) The Invisible Man
k.) Jack Skellington
l.) Jason
m.) The Mummy
n.) Witch
o.) Witch Doctor
p.) The Wolfman

We'll reveal all next weekend. But for now, let's peek inside THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results of October 20th's Puzzle Corner.

WHERE AM I?
From this spot on a map of the continental United States, you can travel in ANY direction and soon discover yourself in another state, but always the SAME state! Where is your starting point?
A: Greenwich, Connecticut. From there, you always arrive somewhere in New York.

COMMON BONDS
The items in each group have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly} = Joss Whedon
02. {The Munsters; Car 54, Where Are You?} This one has TWO answers! = Actors Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis, who starred in both series.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

SUNDAY FUNNIES: AUTUMN'S OPEN MIKE TIME

"Cat chased up tree. Dog tired!"
Hello Everyone! Autumn the Puppy here!
Today, if Waxy Dragon doesn't mind, I thought I'd try my paw at the open mike bit, where you just start telling jokes.
You know, like a late night talk show's opening monologue.
Of course, Waxy knows Mike a lot better than I do, so I hope neither of them mind.
Anyway...

Two crooks are in their getaway vehicle. One says to the other, "Is that cop following us with his lights on?"
Second crook looks over his shoulder and says: "Yes, no, yes, no, yes..."

Lady walks into a garden store, realizes she forgot her cash, and starts to write a check for a ton of peat moss. "Do you need to see some identification?" she asked.
The clerk replies, "That's not necessary ma'am. No self respecting crook buys peat moss."

Nutritionists claim eating healthy is just a question of having different colored foods at each meal. So I had a bowl of M&Ms for breakfast!

A perfect summer day is when the sky is blue, the weather's nice, the birds are singing, and the lawnmower is broken!

Trying to think about jokes concerning tailors is not as easy as it seams.

Congrats to every radio station for being Number 1! Who's Number 2?

"Let's just agree to disagree," says the person losing the argument.

Before you speak, listen.
Before you write, think.
Before you quit, try.
Before you use the bathroom, make sure there's plenty of toilet paper and soap.

And on that note, I wish everyone a good week, and Waxy Dragon will be back here next weekend for our annual Halloween installment of the Sunday Funnies!-AtP.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 14-20, 2012

The television version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer celebrates its 20th anniversary.
The television cult classic Firefly celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Amongst events that have happened around the world this past week...
*While Malala Yousafzai is recovering from a previous attempt on her life, the Taliban has sworn to complete their objective of executing the teenage female for daring to seek an education!
*Felix Baumgarten has successfully broken the world's human ascent record, breaking the sound barrier after parachuting from a suborbital, helium filled balloon.
*Newsweek magazine has announced it will suspend issuing a print edition and go to a strictly online format only come January 1, 2013.
*Astronomers have confirmed the existence of an Earth size planet in Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to our own. What, if any, life may be upon that world is unknown. Pending further observations, the planet has been temporary designated "Alpha Centauri Bb".
*The "Big Tex" statue, representing the mascot of the Texas State Fair, was destroyed in a fire during the final weekend of the 2012 proceedings.
*Entertainer Gary Collins has passed away.
*Civil unrest still continues in Syria, Lebanon, and Afghanistan.

IN UNITED STATES POLITICS
*Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama faced off against Republican hopeful Mitt Romney in the second of three debates earlier this week. While analysts feel President Obama readily won the town hall format session, both NBC News and debate moderator Candy Crowley caught Romney in several mistakes,  if not outright lies.
*According to MSN Now: the Salt Lake City Tribune, deep within the largest American contingent of Mormon followers, has endorsed President Obama, saying that he has earned a second term based upon his decisive leadership, while Romney, a Mormon believer, "does not deserve a first".
*The third and final debate, covering foreign policies, will be held this coming Monday night between the two candidates.

IN SPORTS
*The Detroit Tigers swept the New York Yankees in four straight games to win the 2012 American League Division in Major League Baseball. Who their National League opponent in the World Series will be is undetermined at this time. The Saint Louis Cardinals have a 3-2 game lead over the San Francisco Giants. Game 6 in the best of 7 series will be held Sunday.
*After admitting to taking illegal performance enhancers and being stripped of all his "achievements", former cyclist Lance Armstrong has stepped down from the board of his anti-cancer foundation and is rapidly losing  commercial endorsements.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: OCTOBER 20, 2012

Another weekend is upon us, so how about a little variety with the next group of enigmas.

WHERE AM I?
From this spot on a map of the continental United States, you can travel in ANY direction and soon discover yourself in another state, but always the SAME state! Where is your starting point?

COMMON BONDS
The items in each group have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly}
02. {The Munsters; Car 54, Where Are You?} This one has TWO answers!

We'll reveal all next weekend, but for now, let's peek inside THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the October 13 Puzzle Corner.

NAME THAT MOVIE
The quote is just one of many great gags from the movie Airplane! (1980)

TRIVIA TIME
J. Fred Muggs was the first (and to date only) mascot of NBC's Today Show. He was on the program from 1953 to 1957 with original host Dave Garroway.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

SUNDAY FUNNIES: HARVESTING THE JOKES

Always hungry, especially for chocolate!
Hello everybody. Ms. Waxy Dragon here!
Right now, a lot of farmers are working on bringing in their fall harvests, so I thought I would reap some food themed jokes today.
Hopefully they ain't too corny. Ready?

What do you call exploding underwear?
Fruit of the Boom.

Why was the baby strawberry crying?
Because his mommy and daddy were in a jam.

What does a nosy pepper do?
Gets jalapeno business.

Why did the orange go out with the prune?
Because he couldn't find a date.

What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta!

Why do melons have big weddings?
Because they cantaloupe.

What did the mayonnaise say when someone opened the refrigerator?
"Close that door! I'm dressing!"

Why did Beethoven give up trying to raise chickens?
Because they kept saying, "Bach! Bach! Bach!"

What is a farmer?
Someone outstanding in their field.

So here's to farmers and their farms, without who none of us would get to eat!
And on that note, have a great week everybody and please be back here again next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!-wd.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 6-13, 2012

The Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary.
This is the 50th anniversary of Ringo Starr joining The Beatles.

Amongst events that have happened around the world this past week:
*The Vice Presidential candidates had their only debate Thursday night on a wide variety of subjects. While this meeting stuck more to format than the first Presidential debate, analysts concur that Democratic incumbent Joe Biden won over Republican hopeful Paul Ryan by being the knowledgeable statesman, citing numerous facts; compared to Ryan quoting Mitt Romney unviable promises and vague plans without stating details.
*The next Presidential debate between Democratic incumbent Barack Obama and Republican hopeful Mitt Romney will actually be held within a "town hall" format this coming Tuesday night, October 16th.
*Hugo Chavez has won a fourth term as President of Venezuela.
*Jerry Sandusky has been sentenced to 30 years minimum in prison following guilty verdicts in the Penn State sex scandal, but Sandusky's defense attorneys plan to attempt appealing the decision.
*Civil unrest continues in Syria and Afghanistan.

THE NOBEL PRIZES
*The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for advancing the causes of peace, reconciliation, democracy, and human rights in Europe.
*Scientists John B. Gurdon (Britain) and Shinya Yamanaka (Japan) won the Nobel Prize for Medicine, by discovering that end stage cells can be reprogrammed.
*Serge Haroche and David Wineland won the Nobel Prize for Physics, based upon their work in the field of quantum optics.
*Scientists Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering the inner workings of G Protein-coupled receptors.
*Author Mo Yan of China won the Nobel Prize for Literature.

IN SPORTS:
*It's down to the final four in Major League Baseball as the Detroit Tigers face the New York Yankees for the 2012 American League Division Title, while the Saint Louis Cardinals compete against the San Francisco  Giants for the 2012 National League Division Title. The winner of each best four out of seven series will square off against each other in the 2012 World Series later this month.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: OCTOBER 13, 2012

It's a bit chilly in some parts of the world this weekend, so let's stay inside where the puzzles are nice and warm.

NAME THAT MOVIE
Below is a quote from a famous film. Do you know which one?

"We have clearance, Clarence."
"Roger, Roger."
"What's our vector, Victor?"

TRIVIA TIME
Who was J. Fred Muggs?

We'll reveal all next weekend. But for now, let's peek inside THE ANSWERS BOX and discover the results from the October 6 Puzzle Corner.

REBUS
sky Sky SKY SKY SKY = Blue Skies, something everyone wants in their lives.

FAMOUS FIRSTS
Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles first teamed up in Tess Gerritsen's The Sinner.

Monday, October 8, 2012

EVERYONE'S INVITED TO THE PRO SE SHINDIG

Member of the NEW PULP Movement!
Pro Se Productions, a publishing company known for adventure, action, crime, fantasy, super heroes, New Pulp, and original stories featuring Classic characters, announces the beginning of a partnership with a new internet platform that will bring a totally brand new experience to Pro Se and New Pulp Fans.

It will literally bring convention like activity into the homes of anyone wanting to find out more about Pro Se and the New Pulp genre.

www.shindig.com
On Saturday, October 13th, 2012 from 1 PM CST to 7 PM CST (2-8pm EASTERN), Pro Se Productions will be hosting an online Promotional Party spotlighting the entire company. 


This event is being done in conjunction with www.shindig.com, a platform designed to host small, medium, and even massive book tours, promotional events, Q & As, or in this case: a gala event focusing on one of the up and coming Publishers of cutting Edge New Pulp fiction today.

Writers, artists, and creators associated with Pro Se will be providing readings, panels, and one on one question and answer sessions online while participants can wander in and out, just like an actual convention, and enjoy the events as they take place.   Also, fans who attend the event at any point in the day can actually enter into private chats with up to four other people and set up their own 'rooms' while also participating in the reading/panel/etc. that is taking place.  This allows for hundreds and hundreds of participants to be available.

"This is the ultimate con experience in a sense," Tommy Hancock, Partner in and EIC of Pro Se Productions stated, "taken and turned into an all Pro Se event.  People can attend panels, go to readings, meet authors and creators, and do it right in front of their computer in the privacy of their own homes.  Pro Se is definitely excited about this opportunity, not only because its a neat thing to be able to do, but also because it's a platform that allows us to reach out not just to our own little conclave of fans who frequent our site, see us at Conventions, and/or buy our books.  This is an opportunity to open the doors of Pro Se up to any and all who have ever read a thriller and enjoyed it, who have ventured into Space and wanted more, who sneered with the villain and celebrated with the hero of some great story. Pro Se has all that and more to offer readers today, and although there's stories of every genre under our banner, they all have something in common.  They are pure escapist over the top fun.  And now, thanks to Shindig, Pro Se's 'Puttin' The New In Pulp' Promotional Party is a chance for readers of all type to see what we do, meet our creators, hear some great stories, get great one day deals on Pro Se books, and even pick up some giveaways!"

Pro Se EIC Tommy Hancock
Attending the 'Pro Se- Puttin' The New in Pulp' is free for anyone who wants to attend.    Interact with creators, hear readings, participate in panels, take part in contests and simply learn about one of the brightest stars in modern Pulp and adventure publishing. Both established Pro Se Authors as well as new authors will be present.  Past and current releases will be focused on, but there will also be much discussion on books and events to come from Pro Se.  Come in for your favorite author or a panel subject that interests you, leave when you're done, then come back whenever you want to.  Anyone interested in attending can RSVP at www.shindig.com/event/prose.   This is the sign in site for the event and will also be where times for panels, readings, and Q & As will be posted as a schedule becomes available.

Pro Se also announces today that this event is only the first.  Pro Se will be providing opportunities for readings, panels, and creator meet and greets as well as online launch parties for Pro Se staff and material in the future.  "Expect," stated Hancock, "that an event, anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, from Pro Se will happen every two weeks at a minimum, even more than that possibly with the fantastic books and such we have on the horizon."


Saturday, October 13, 1 PM - 7 PM CST  Pro Se Productions - 'Puttin' the New in Pulp' Promotional hosted by shindig.com.  RSVP and find out more at www.shindig.com/event/prose  or by emailing Hancock at proseproductions@earthlink.net!  And expect updates on this fantastic event in the coming days!

SCHEDULE FOR PRO SE PROMOTIONAL PARTY: PUTTIN' THE NEW IN PULP
TIMES ARE CENTRAL STANDARD-Please Adjust for your Time Zone
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
1:00-1:30- Pro Se- Puttin’ The New In Pulp-Introduction to Pro Se by Tommy Hancock, EIC and Partner of PRO SE
1:30-2:00-Pro Se Presents-THE MAGAZINE THAT PUT THE MONTHLY BACK INTO PULP-Moderated by Tommy Hancock and featuring various
2:00-2:30- Reese Unlimited –Featuring the Works of Barry Reese
2:30-3:15-Sovereign City Project with Tommy Hancock, Derrick Ferguson, Barry Reese
3:15-3:30-Hansen’s Way- Featuring the Works of Nancy Hansen       
3:30-4:00- Hugh Monn-Featuring Lee Houston, Jr.
4:00-4:30- The Black Centipede featuring Chuck Miller
4:30-5:00-The Silver Manticore Strikes- With PJ Lozito
5:00-6:00-Pulp Obscura-Classic Characters, New Stories-Featuring Various Writers and Creators
6:00-7:00 WHAT'S COMING FROM PRO SE-
Featuring Various Writers and Creators

SCHEDULED TO APPEAR:
Barry Reese (left) and Derrick Ferguson
Nancy A Hansen















Chuck Miller

Lee Houston, Junior














For further information, contact Tommy Hancock at proseproductions@earthlink.net or at 870-834-4022.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

SUNDAY FUNNIES: JOKING WITH WORDS

To be or not to be, or maybe it was 3A
Hello Everybody! Autumn the Puppy here.
Long time readers of this column know that I love words, which makes me a lexophile.
No, that's not something dirty or anything I need to see my vet about.
I'm just a book hound at heart, and so, amongst all the jokes I get to tell are puns and plays on words like the following:

Most people are surprised their bicycles fall when they forget to use the kickstands. Well of course the bicycle can't stand on its own, it's two tired!

They say when there's a will, there's a way. Of course whenever there's a will there's also heirs, for wills are a dead giveaway.

When you're having fun time flies swiftly like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana because it has quite an appeal to them.

Does a backward poet write inverse?

Of course, a chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.

When a clock is hungry, does it go back four seconds?

I'm happy to report that the man that fell into an upholstery machine at the furniture factory is fully recovered.

And before I go, I would like to take a moment to give a word of advice to ALL politicians out there, whether they're up for election this year or not.
Remember: you are stuck it with your debt if you can't budge it!

With that, I bid everyone a fond adieu. Have a great week and please be back here next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.-AtP.

Saturday, October 6, 2012

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 6, 2012

*This is the 50th anniversary of Doctor No, the first James Bond movie's initial release.

Amongst events that have happened around the world this past week:
*Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama faced Republican hopeful Mitt Romney in a televised debate Wednesday night. The Obama Truth Team has since reported that the former Massachusetts Governor told 27 lies in 38 minutes, while Romney himself said (and this is a direct quote) "I am not going to keep on spending money on things, to borrow money from China to pay for unnecessary things" the government currently contributes to, A HIT LIST THAT INCLUDES PBS!
*Since Romney's comments Wednesday night, there has been plenty of new online support expressed for PBS and its programs, including Sesame Street, since the Republican hopeful mentioned that specifically during his statement.
*A Maine US Senator hopeful is being criticized not for her record or political views, but for her hobbies!
Democratic candidate Colleen Lachowicz is being ostracized for playing the online game World of Warcraft! Republican candidate, incumbent Senator Tom Martin; or people on his behalf, have gone as far as posting an image of her game character and reprinting posts from the private message board players share with each other! Meanwhile Blizzard Entertainment, corporate owners of World of Warcraft, are looking into possible legal action against the Republican Senatorial campaign on copyright infringement and invasion of privacy issues.
*California has become the first member of the United States to outlaw "conversion therapy" on minors. The new measure will take effect January 1, 2013.
*Pope Benedict XVI's former butler was found guilty of theft and leaking confidential documents. Paolo Gabriele has been sentenced to 18 months in jail.
*Civil unrest continues in Syria and Afghanistan.

IN SPORTS...
*Europe won the 39th Ryder Cup in professional golf.
*First there was ten, now there's eight. With an additional wild card this season because of pending league rearrangements next year, Major League Baseball had a one game playoff between TWO wild card teams on each side. National League Saint Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves, in part because of a controversial call, while the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Texas Rangers in the American League. Now the Orioles will face the New York Yankees (American League East Division winner), while the Detroit Tigers (AL Central) will face the Oakland A's (AL West). Meanwhile the Cardinals will face the National League East Division winning Washington Nationals while NL Central division winner Cincinnati Reds will face NL West winner San Francisco Giants in the traditional best 3 out of 5 games first round.

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen, or visit any other reputable news source.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: OCTOBER 6, 2012

Another weekend is upon us puzzle lovers!

REBUS
Something is represented in the image below. Do you know what it is?

sky Sky SKY SKY SKY

FAMOUS FIRSTS
Which Tess Gerritsen novel was the first team up between Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles?

We'll reveal all next weekend. But for now, let's open THE ANSWERS BOX and reveal the results of the September 29th Puzzle Corner.

COMMON BONDS
01. {Gene Kelly, B. J. Thomas} = Rain.
Kelly was Singin' In The Rain while Thomas sang Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.
02. {January, April, May, June} = All are months of the year that are ALSO ladies' names.

TRIVIA TIME
The March of Dimes organization was originally founded as The National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis by then President Franklin Roosevelt in 1938.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

THE 2012 PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES: ROUND 1

Since it is hard at times nowadays for any journalistic entity to maintain total neutrality when reporting on political events, the following is presented as an editorial.

Last night, Republican hopeful Mitt Romney faced off against Incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama in the first of three scheduled debates.

The economy, healthcare, and the government in general were the main topics of discussion. While both men stayed on the issues, the previously agreed upon time format for the debate apparently went out the proverbial window pretty quickly.

The issue of jobs was mentioned a couple of times, but sadly neither candidate elaborated upon the topic further than using it as a reference point for other subjects.

The Free Choice E-zine will readily admit that Romney appeared better prepared than we expected him to be, but in the end fell back upon previous Republican rhetoric, stating (party) opinions about what the Obama administration has done (wrong), despite the fact that most of the existing problems arose during the administration of previous Republican President George W. Bush; more than ever giving specific details about how he would fulfill his campaign promises and other things he would do in office if elected.

The former Massachusetts Governor, attempting to endear himself to the Middle Class, cited budget "loopholes" that he would close, yet couldn't name any when asked by both President Obama and debate moderator Jim Lehrer of PBS.

Romney reversed himself on a couple of key issues, saying he was misquoted and would keep "portions" of Social Security and Obama Care (aka the Affordable Health Care Reform Act). He also said that he would cut all (remaining) government funding to PBS, and increase military spending to "keep America strong" despite the fact that the Pentagon itself has not asked for any additional funds.

When the issue of taxes was brought up, Romney never mentioned whether or not he would maintain or increase cuts for the rich, yet tried to explain how he would reorganize the tax structure, which sounded a lot like "fuzzy math" based upon no clear plan to this E-zine.

Romney, and the Republican Party's, position still seems to be sending what it can of Federal Government responsibilities to the individual states and the private sector to handle if they cannot cut the "unwanted" programs all together.

There have been a lot of opinion polls conducted since the debate was held with mixed results in regards to who "won", but the Free Choice E-zine maintains its position that the only poll that really matters is the one that will be held November 6th.

AMERICAN CITIZENS HAVE TO REGISTER TO VOTE BY OCTOBER 6th TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN NOVEMBER!

Meanwhile, the Vice Presidential candidates: Incumbent Joe Biden and challenger Paul Ryan, will have their lone debate October 11th.

President Obama next faces Romney in a town hall style event October 16th, with the third and last scheduled for October 22. Foreign policies is scheduled to be the main topic of conversation for the last one.

The above was an editorial.

Monday, October 1, 2012

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

FIND A CURE!
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS OF MONTH.

LADIES
PLEASE HAVE YOURSELF YOURSELF  EXAMINED IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY.

MEN
SUPPORT THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE WHETHER THEY ARE DISEASE FREE, ARE FIGHTING CANCER, OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS BATTLING THIS DISEASE.

EVERYONE
PLEASE BE AWARE OF JUST HOW SERIOUS THIS DISEASE IS AND IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE DONATE YOUR TIME AND/OR MONEY TO HELP RAISE FUNDS TO CONTINUE                     RESEARCH IN HOPES OF FINDING A CURE.

A public service message of the Free Choice E-zine.