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Obamaites rule the Internet : “Obama the right brand!!”
Disclaimer: Entertainment Podium does not professionally endorse any candidate, Although personally, we love Senator Obama!! 
Am amazed at the fact that Barack Obama is able to churn out millions of supporters on the World WIde Web. Are there more number of Internet Savvy democrats in this country? or, is it just the Obama magic? Whatever be the reason, you can see the Internet Cloud clogged up with “We love Obama” sign boards. His You-Tube channel is very popular and some videos have had more than a million users staring at them. The best part is, Most of these users are outside of the United States. If United States is an independent company and Barack Obama is a Product/Brand, It would be the most Loved, popular and profitable companies in the world, Just because Barack Obama sells like hot cup cakes!!, not only in the US of A but also globally.
Coming back to the Obamaites on the internet, they are everywhere and as election day is coming closer, they run from Pillar to (blog)post singing his glory and seeking support. However, the point to be noted here is that people do this by choice as they yearn for the change. But why do people beleive in Obama? The reason? No prizes for guessing, His charisma and his ability to empathize and relate to people from all communities.
The Verdict: Obama is the right brand ambassador for United States of America to keep the “star spangled banner” flying high in the hearts of people around the world. As for the netizens, keep rooting for the change you beleive in!!
UK govt. releases UFO file
The U.K government is all set to play James Bond and X-files by releasing the reports made by various people claiming UFO sighting. They have over 4500 records including many UFO sightings and crop circles. Although most of the sightings can be dismissed as fake and stereotyped, there are a few that are quite interesting. For example, the sighting made by two Italian pilots was clarified by the Defense dept. that there was no other flying object or missile in that region and what the pilots saw has been categorized as an Unidentified Flying Object. Another interesting claim is from two army officers in 1985, Androver. They have proof of what appears like crop circles. The twist to the tale comes 5 years later when in 1990 two young men confess that they were playing a prank and made the crop circles with a garden roller and planks of wood. So much for that UFO story!!
Whether you believe in UFO or not, given the hype surrounding it, it definitely seems like a worthy news to follow.
Stand-up comedians profit from election fever
Wherever there is news, there is a stand-up comedian waiting to capitalize. Stand-up comedy has gained lot of popularity since the birth of web2.0 as more people are able to view, appreciate and respond to healthy comedy. Political jokes, criticism, celebrity trashing are all very popular genres of stand-up comedy. But the one that really sells right now are election and election related jokes. Barack Obama, John McCain, Sarah Palin and anybody else who is feebly related to the elections have become the main targets of stand-up comedians.
One time when David Letterman played a top 10 George Bush moments video on his show, Bush reacted saying, “Any society where people can make humor if their leaders and criticize them is a free society worth builiding.” Although stand-up comedy is good and people enjoy it, popular stand-up comedians need to act more responsibly during the election time as they can adversely impact people’s judgement through their comedy. This is evident from the number of people who after seeing a stand-up comedy show got influenced into thinking that Sarah Palin is a big farce. Although i personally beleive that she is a big farce, thats for people to decide on their own, not for stand-up comedians to cue in!!
Online Halloween costume stores: Trick or Treat?
Halloween is just around the corner. Come October 31st, and trick-or-treating, ghost tours, bonfires, costume parties, visiting “haunted houses”, carving Jack-o’-lanterns, reading scary stories and watching horror movies and more cool activities fill up the void in your life left by the recent recession. But isn’t it too late? Shouldn’t you be preapring for your halloween party instead of reading this post in the first place? Wouldn’t all the costume stores be flooded with orders? Wouldn’t a last minute order cost you more? If sudden realization has dawned but you are still reading this post, Fret Not.
I order all my halloween costumes via www.halloweenadventure.com,an online store as opposed to the regular crowded counter stores. This online store has been powering my family’s halloween party for over a decade now. They have a wide variety of costumes under various categories like adult costumes, pet costumes, kids costumes etc. Under all costume categories the most popular ones are the traditional dracula type costumes and Disney costumes. The best part about this online store is that they give attention to detail. They have a very good and elaborate collection of Costume Wigs. Now coming from where we started, The Orders, they can be made online from the convenience of your homes, and there is no queue to wait and they have the best shipping service. They also cater to international customers. The only downfall however is that you cannot get the exact look and feel of your costume, but that is countered to a certain extent by high resolution pictures and a fitting description of the costume. I feel that an online costume store is a treat as it offers flexibilty and Value for your hard earned Money.
Watch ‘The Cubbies’ action in style at the Sheffield Baseball Club
Sheffield Baseball Club
Baseball fan? well, whose not? If Baseball is your favorite pastime, the next time watch the Cubs game in style. Watch the game and root for your favorite team at the Sheffield Baseball Club. Its a whole new world out there and it is the best Cubs rooftop rental in the country. The rooftop at sheffield Baseball club is four times bigger than any other rooftop of similar nature with a capacity of 200 extra wide seats. You get an Eagle’s eye view of the Wrigley stadium combined with amenities like a bar and really good food. If you prefer to entertain your guests in private, you can book an All-Star Suite at the Sheffield Baseball Club. The All-Star suite is best for business meetings as it is equipped with state of the art technology like WiFi high speed Internet access, TV/VCR, LCD projector, overhead screen, smart board, speaker phone, color laser copier and fax machine. Who can ask for more. My personal experience in the All-Star suite just before a Cubs game left me Star struck.
I would be doing grave injustice to all the die-hard baseball fans who have partied out there if i miss out on the superb food offered at the Sheffield Club. Their ‘Garlic and Chili Rubbed Chicken’ is the next best thing to Nirvana for your taste buds. Their all-so courteous employees offer five-star quality service and the place is desgined to be a Baseball Fan’s paradise. The best part about Sheffiled Club is that, they love the game as much as we do and this is evident from every little detail they have given specific attention to. With such Great food, Great Amenities and great quality baseball entertainment, Sheffield club stands out as the ‘numero-uno’ in Baseball clubs around the world. Thanks to Sheffield for keeping the spirit of the game flying high.
Make Time Tick:Buy a Grandfather clock
Grand Father Clocks
Do i need to emphasise that Time is the most important variable in today’s world. Whether you are in business, or at work trying to meet deadlines or just killing time with friends, the stage is set against the backdrop of Time. So why not let time tick away in style. Clocks of some kind or the other have been used since ages back, but the most popular and priced piece of all time measuring instruments have been the Grandfather clocks. The mechanism behind a grandfather clocks was invented around 1670 and these clocks were popularised by a song by Henry Clay Work in 1876 titled ‘my grandfather clock’.
Today, the grandfather clock is touted as an antique and styish piece of furniture that emphasises the value of time thru the loud ticking sound of its pendulum. Buying a grandfather clock has been a bit of a hassle up until now. My research in finding the perfect grandfather clock for my study found me staring at an informative blog written on www.grandfatherclocksblog.com. Although there are many kinds and brands of these clocks on the internet, what caught my eye was the Howard miller grandfather clocks and the Ridgeway grandfather clock. My howard miller grandfather clock is on the top of the list of my cherished items that i own. It is a howard miller triple chime grandfather clock whose beauty and antiqueness has multiplied the beauty of my interiors. To buy a good grandfather clock you can check out online clock stores as you get the best deals and also you save time by being able to see its detailed photograph and read its history. If you want to add that antique bling to your house and make a fashion statement at the same time, buy a grandfather clock. It is really worth the money!!
Direct Satellite TV
Do you want to get rid of the costly cable charges levied upon you? Are you looking for Direct TV? Do you want to skip commercials and pause and play live movies? Then the place you are looking is DirectSatTV. You can order your Directv satellite TV connection online in just a few clicks.
The site gives you a comprehensive comparison between a directtv and the normal cable connection. You can look at the many advantages that you would enjoy if you were prudent enough to choose the former. You could also avail of the special offers thrown away by DirectSatTV to pamper your television needs.
To get a quote for your desired requirement, there is very simple 5-step process in place. The simple steps just ask you to disclose your preferences that could be sports, movies or business, news. The system chooses a optimal package suitable to your needs. You can also choose between a Standard Satellite Receiver or a high definition(HD) Satellite Receiver. At DirectSatTV, you get premium quality services at very affordable prices.
Rajinikanth in Politics, Pinch yourself:Is DDMMK for real?
Before you read further, this post is not about whether Tamil Nadu Superstar Rajinikanth is entering politics or not. Period. This is about yet another uncertain cloud that hangs over every major announcement from his camp.
- Rajini’s Political Party
Rajinikanth Aka Superstar Rajini has stirred the hornet’s nest yet again by leaving to speculation the finer details of his entry into politics. Although the actor has made no formal revelation about his foray into politics, his fans seem to have gone berserk by the meeting he has setup with leaders of his fan clubs around the state, scheduled on Oct 12th to discuss the possibility of floating a political or social community. His fans seem to have stretched things a tad too much by announcing the party name as DDMMK, abbreviation for “Desiya Dravida Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam” and have also painted the capital city red with posters of the party flag. It would come as a huge blow to his die-hard fans if Rajini backs out this time. But the big question is: will the on-screen tough guy hero be able to deliver his punch dialogues in politics?
Twitter: What are you doing?
The latest buzz word on the internet is Twitter. You guessed it right. Twitter is a social networking site. No, this time you are wrong. Twitter is not just another social networking site, it is designed to answer a simple question : What are you doing?
Twitter can help you stay connected to your family members, colleagues and friends through continuous updates about your status and vice versa. You can write a Tweet or update in less than 140 characters about what you are doing now, and the people who are following your twitter feed will get the message either on twitter site or on their mobile phones through SMS. Apart from this simple task, people around the world are finding innovative ways to use twitter. For example, election.twitter.com is a site that asks a question “what do you think?”, and receives the answers from Twitter users through their tweets. For more information and other bright ways to use twitter, check out www.twitter.com.
Pakistan facing Bankruptcy??
I was going through Google news and was shocked to read an article about Pakistan facing bankruptcy. Although i knew that Pakistan was not an economic power house, i was left amazed at the fact that Pakistan is buried so deep in debt that the country now faces bankruptcy.To paint a clear picture of Pakistan’s current state, It only has reserves of about $3 Billion which would be just enough to buy about 30 days of imports like oil and food.
According to an article on The Telegraph, the 9 years of military rule in Pakistan has left its economy in shambles. Although Gen. Pervez Musharaff’s exit has restored democracy in Pakistan, hope has not been restored to the people of Pakistan. Like the rest of the world, Pakistan suffers under rise in prices of oil and necessary commodities. But that alone is not enough to make a country’s economy go bonkers!! Corruption and Internal Terrorism combined with the rat race run by politicians for prime positions in the newly formed government have left the people of Pakistan srambling to the international community for help.
President Asif Ali Zardar is expected to ask the Interternational community for a bail-out plan of $100 Billion. Pakistan has also requested Saudi Arabian to defer payments for 100,000 barrels of oil everyday. Considering the current state of Pakistan’s internal and international diplomatic relationship with its neighbours and also considering the fact that Pakistan allowed herself to be used in the infamous war againt terrorism by the Bush administartion (which is also slated to change by November 4 2008), the big question is closer to obvious than it seems. Will the International community come to the aid of Pakistan, and is yes, to what effect?
To get more information on this post, please read: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/3147266/Pakistan-facing-bankruptcy.html
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