February 2008 Blog Posts (44)

The Battle for Las Vegas - The Real Story Behind the Movie Casino

“King of the Strip”

In the 1970s and thru the mid-1980s, the Chicago Outfit was the dominant organized crime family in Las Vegas, with business interests in several casinos. During those years the Outfit and its colleagues in Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Cleveland were using Sin City as a cash cow. Commonly referred to as the “skim,” unreported revenue from certain casinos was making its way out of Vegas by the bag full and ending up in the coffers of the crime bosses in those four… Continue

Added by Dennis N. Griffin on February 28, 2008 at 6:53am — 1 Comment

Book Promo Video

I've added a promo video on YouTube. You can check it out at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDoiaehi4tY

Added by Dennis N. Griffin on February 28, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

Brand New Reviews & Interviews!

Liven up your long winter nights with some sizzling new reads! Our latest features: a compelling crime thriller with a political twist, an opulent tale of forbidden romance, and a spiritual balm for wounded souls everywhere...

Visit us today and enjoy:

In Pursuit Of The Enemy (A.C. Ellis) - 4 Stars!

Out Of Her League (Delores Airey) - 4 Stars!

Love’s Secret (Annie Lawrence) - 5 Stars!

Show 'Em Some… Continue

Added by Apex Reviews on February 27, 2008 at 3:04pm — No Comments

Return of the Sword - Heroic Fantasy Anthology

Return of the Sword, An Anthology of Heroic Adventure is almost here! Mark your calendars for March. 15th so you can be one of the first to get your copy.

And while you're waiting, stop by and read the lastest issue of Flashing Swords.

Added by Jean Lauzier on February 27, 2008 at 8:07am — No Comments

Poetry Competition

Hi My TPL Family,

My publisher Mad Jock is having a poetry competition.

Entry costs £9.99 and you can submit max 2 poems of no more than 25 lines each any subject and genre.

Please visit for more details, it will be well worth it.

All entries get published in an anthology with one runner up prize of £50 and the overall winner gets £100 and their own book of poetry published free of… Continue

Added by Angee ... The Poet on February 26, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

"Chocolate Perfection" - a poem

I'm already thinking about my next collection of poetry and here is a sure fire candidate for inclusion in it. I wrote this last night @ Flirtease after sampling one of their exquisite desserts.

I would hope to see some of you down there on Monday 10th March for the next instalment of I:Poet meets OD:Poetic - The Features and Spoken Word Open Mic event for North West London. Spread the word and you know where you heard it first!

If their desserts make me write this... I… Continue

Added by Angee ... The Poet on February 26, 2008 at 4:29pm — No Comments

"Curve" - a poem

“Curve”

The curve of your lips

Catches my eye

So I wonder

If I can keep that curve alive

So it matches

The beautiful arch of your back

The roundness of your behind

The beautiful line of your smile.

© 19th October 2007 Written by Angee Edgar All Rights Reserved

If you like what you read, please consider purchasing INSPIRED, my first book of poetry available from… Continue

Added by Angee ... The Poet on February 26, 2008 at 4:27pm — No Comments

www.pointswithpurpose.com

www.pointswithpurpose.com

I found this site last year and submitted a poem in the hope it could help someone who was a survivor of rape or sexual abuse. In INSPIRED my first book of poetry I have dedicated 'Stealing MyThunder' (which can also be found on this website as the first post in the supporters section - it was created as a result of my sending it to David.) There are all these amazing people who are not victims anymore but survivors born anew. My wish is that this poem can… Continue

Added by Angee ... The Poet on February 26, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Forbidden, My Muse PG- 13

glitter-graphics.com FORBIDDEN, My Muse

I see him often at Midnight. Does he know? The way he moves is so sensual, and serene at the same time. To know even the slightest touch from his warm fingers, would be so erotic against my heated skin. Does he know? Does he sense me in the shadows? Does he smell my perfume, dream of my sweet full lips? I dream of his lips,… Continue

Added by Mary J. Dressel on February 25, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Our Latest Book Video Trailer: Share My Love

Share My Love, the intriguing debut novel by Shari Robinson. Tired of getting nowhere in the traditional dating scene, best friends Teesha and Nedra soon open their minds to a little romantic "experimentation"; however, when they decide to share the same man, will they find that three is pleasant company – or emotional chaos…?

Visit our YouTube Channel (www.YouTube.com/User/GWExtra) to view the video in… Continue

Added by Ghostwriter Extraordinaire on February 25, 2008 at 12:21pm — No Comments

Tonight's World Premiere of Raisin In The Sun on ABC 8 PM ET/ 7 PM CT

Click for more information!

Added by Marlive on February 25, 2008 at 11:34am — No Comments

The INSPIRED book launch - review (11th Feb 2008)

After months of writing, poem selection, editing, planning… tonight was going to be the night all my hard work would come together and I would share the fruition of my labour in the form of… INSPIRED, my first book of poetry and to make it all the more worthwhile the joint opening night of a new fortnightly spoken word event for West London that I would be co-hosting with Mz Blu of Hot96.3 FM (www.hot96.co.uk) called I:Poet ( the features) and OD:Poetic ( the Open Mic).

The 3 weeks… Continue

Added by Angee ... The Poet on February 24, 2008 at 4:42pm — No Comments

The Power of Persuasion

The Power of Persuasion is now available online, please check it out:

http://www.lulu.com/content/2048817

ISBN: 978-1-84799-667-1

If you view the preview of the book, you will see the first page of Chapter One on page 3 of the preview.

These are some of the comments I have received about the opening three and a half chapters (approx 6,500… Continue

Added by Shelagh Watkins on February 24, 2008 at 2:05am — No Comments

Cat and Arrow

My kids were playing this game a couple of weeks ago online. You, the player had to help this cat that had a bow and arrow hit a target. And to make it interesting and comedic, A rope from the end of the arrow was attached to the cat's tail. Of course theres and obsticle course you had to direct the cat and arrow around. We nearly died laughing as the cat bounced around after the launch of the arrow. The scoring was similar to golf in that actually hitting the bull's eye in one shot was a whole… Continue

Added by DEBORAH THOMAS on February 23, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

I'm Featured On Peggy Eldridge Love's Blog

A Word or Two,

From Me To You

Here's the Link: http://peggyeldridgelove.blogspot.com/

And please leave a comment.

Love & Peace,

VeeJay

This Far by Faith Anthology

Stories of Hope and Victory through Jesus Christ

ISBN: ISBN #: 0-9728850-5-6

Available for Pre-order $15 (*free shipping til 02/17/08)

**Coming Soon**

Sacrifices In The Name of Love

What sacrifices could you make for… Continue

Added by Vanessa A. Johnson on February 22, 2008 at 8:44pm — No Comments

Who am I

Who am I

I'm the one you tease

Cause I'm different

I'm te one you bother

Cause I'm just there

I'm the mat you step on

I'm the rock you kick around

And you think you can control me

Like I'm the clay and you're the sculptor

Like I'm the robot and you press my buttons

But you can't control me

I may be nothing as you say

But your words don't mean jack to me

I am somebody

sooner or later you'll see me on the street

With… Continue

Added by Fabiola Sully aka mysticpoet on February 22, 2008 at 5:50pm — No Comments

Helium or Bebo?

I'm teaching a creative writing basics class beginning next week. As I was doing research for writing contests, etc, I came across Bebo, and thought about checking it out. But, that means I have to join another networking site, like I don't have enough going on now. I write stuff on www.triond.com which is like Helium, and don't want another one of those. Sooo, I'm asking if anyone is on Helium or… Continue

Added by Mary J. Dressel on February 22, 2008 at 4:34pm — No Comments

Taxi Driver Makes ESSENCE Best Seller List

Savannah, Ga., USA––The young adult novel, Blood Kin A Savannah Story written by Robert T.S. Mickles and featuring a foreword by Aberjhani, debuted at number four on ESSENCE Magazine’s Best Seller Book List for paperback fiction in the March 2008 “Hollywood Issue” of the publication.

A taxi driver and native of Savannah, Georgia, Mickles said his surprise… Continue

Added by Author-Poet Aberjhani on February 22, 2008 at 8:34am — No Comments

Joy Comes

Joy Comes

Life has become a well worn rut

joy would help me rise above

they say joy comes in the morning

but I sure could use some now

peace I say to the chaos in my head

nobody knows the trouble I've caused

I can't turn back now

take away this cup

give me strength

to grasp what I long for

my spirit hopes

my body weary

joy would see me through

they say joy comes in the morning

but I sure… Continue

Added by Evelyn on February 21, 2008 at 6:24am — No Comments

Hope to Hang on to

Hope to Hang on to

I've heard tell that January's gray days

bring about great sadness and depression

Northern winter skies dawn harsh and cold

bidding you remain beneath the blanket

obligations beckon you to meet the mule

Mama always said there'd be gray days

don't want to go on living days

wish I were in someone else's shoes days

but what if we had hope to hang on to?

Hope of a better tomorrow

Hope for just a little less… Continue

Added by Evelyn on February 21, 2008 at 6:23am — No Comments

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Dominique Venner, a well-known French historian who embraced and wrote about ultra-conservative causes for decades, committed suicide today in front of the alter at Notre Dame Cathedral. He had left a post on his blog decrying the legalization of same sex marriage in France. "An infamous law ... can always be repealed," he wrote. "It will require new, spectacular and symbolic actions to rouse people from their complacency."

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Remembering 9/11 6 Replies

I'll personally never forget that fateful day... working from home, I watched it all unfold right before my eyes, on the television... it was horrifying. My favorite American city... my favorite…Continue

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Remembering Hurricane Katrina 6 Replies

August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.

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ANN COULTERJonathan Livingston ObamaI’ve caught Obama fever! Obamamania, Obamarama,Obama, Obama, Obama. (I just pray to God this isclean, renewable electricity I’m feeling.)Only white guilt could…Continue

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Time To Save Our Children 7 Replies

LET THEM KILL ONE ANOTHERby: David W. Johnson, Jr.Why should our enemies care if we rob and kill one anotherIf we destroy one another, it saves them from having to do itAfrican Americans, wakeup…Continue

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There's Self-Publishing Wealth In Your Future 2 Replies

Hi Everyone! Finally, what we promised is ready!!!Self-publishing Your Way to Wealth. It is in your future because it is a positive impact in the lives of those you touch. It overpowers inflation. It…Continue

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Win A Book: Meet Author Ivan Wright Here at The Urban Book Lounge 3 Replies

Join Author Ivan Wright on his virtual book tour!Ivan will be available on The People's Lounge ( Urban Book Lounge) for questions June 9th - 15thThose of you who have enjoyed his first novel, BLACK…Continue

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