A Bird's Eye View by Raven West

Commentary on political and philosophical issues in the news

Raven West

Raven West
Location
Thousand Oaks, California, USA
Birthday
December 11
Bio
RAVEN WEST is the author of two novels: Red Wine for Breakfast, a behind the scene expose of Los Angeles radio and First Class Male, a romantic mystery involving a rural postmaster from upstate New York. She also publishes erotica under the pen name of FireBird, and non-fiction under Robin C. Westmiller, J.D. Her website is http://ravenwest.net

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009 9:45PM

The Journey of the Long Distance Writer

Ladies and gentlemen and FANS of all ages. As of 6pm Nov 22, I have completed 37,098 words of the 50,000 word goal by Nov 30! 

What is really amazing, for ME anyway, is that I was only at 32,000 on Friday, due to being down with a stomach flu on Monday… Read full post »

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NOVEMBER 15, 2009 6:46PM

I LOVE Sarah Palin!

The most exciting event of our time is coming and I can hardly wait. The day everyone has been waiting for will be here on Nov. 17.  "Going Rogue", Sarah Palin’s great American novel will finally arrive! Bring out the champagne. Let’s all have a book party. This is… Read full post »
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NOVEMBER 15, 2009 12:47PM

Why The New Invasion of "V" is Failing

To no one's great surprise, except maybe those very unoriginal, uncreative, programming heads at ABC, the ratings for "V" were down 29% from the premier, the biggest week-two drop of any new scripted show on television.  

This re-do of a series from over fifteen years ago just does not compute wi… Read full post »

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NOVEMBER 15, 2009 1:56AM

Halfway To 50,000 Halfway Through Month

I must either be a writing fool, or just a foolish writer, but since I signed up for November Novel  in a Month, my laptop is, well, on my lap and I just passed the 25,000 word count at 1/2 way through the month, so 50,000 doesn't seem as nearly as… Read full post »

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009 4:54PM

Should Abortion be Legal?

Every woman has a natural right to her own body, which must be defended in law. A woman’s freedom to terminate her pregnancy should never be abridged. Banning abortion would constitute the reinstatement of slavery in America: the subjugation of every pregnant woman to a master nanny state.

The&… Read full post »

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009 11:54AM

Off to the Writing Races NANOWriMo begins TODAY

Grab your writing tools, turn OFF all communication devices, the National Novel Writing Month (of November) officially starts TODAY.

The goal is to write a 50,000 word novel by November 20. There are some expert enthusiasts out there who actually do shut themselves off from everyth… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 31, 2009 5:46PM

Special EBook Promotion for Authors & Readers Who Love Us

Smashwords.com has a fantastic FREE offer for authors who own their copyrights to their books. 

All of my books are now available as E-Books at DISCOUNT prices from Smashwords.com. 

Available to view in HTML, Adobe PDF, JavaScript and Plain Text.

You can download directly into your e-bo… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 18, 2009 1:35PM

Charlie Crist Help Kill My Father

Florida governor Charlie Crist is working his way up the political ladder on the backs of Florida’s guardianship victim’s corpses.  

In March of 2004, my father, a New York State resident, went to visit a distant cousin in Florida.  He was  suffering from very mild dementia… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 16, 2009 10:33PM

Red Wine For Breakfast - New Novel by Raven West

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Chalet Publishers, LLC, is proud to announce the release of its newest publication, Red Wine For Breakfast by Raven West, a new look at the little known behind-the-scenes world of radio stations and their on-the-air personalities.  The novel, set/… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 11, 2009 8:26PM

Government Health Care - NOT

Once upon a time, the medical profession was one of high regard. Doctors actually made house-calls and knew their patients by their name. Those days are long gone. Now it’s all an insurance game and one, like in Vegas, the house always wins.

Health insurance companies hold a strong… Read full post »

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 6:07PM

Jewish Holidays...and Vampires

Jews get to make New Year’s resolutions four months earlier than everyone else. That means we start to diet with a full day FAST! On Yom Kippur, we not only seek forgiveness from a spiritual G-D, but from those earthly individuals who we may have intentionally or unintentionally hurt during the… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 12:39PM

Michael Jackson - the Money Making Corpse

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As soon as the news splashed across the screen that tickets for "This Is It" - the documentary that features footage from the pop icon's rehearsals for the 50-show series in London were going on sale, thousands liked up to turn over their very hard earned dollars to… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 7:17PM

September 11, 2009...Eight Years and Counting

How has our lives changed since September 11, 2001?

On the 8th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country, every blogger and news anchor will be contemplating how this one event has changed our lives. This columnist is no exception.

On September 10. 2001 we were a strong,… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 3:20PM

No Joy in “Glee”



Last night Fox premiered the first of their new fall programs; Glee. I have to admit I am not the demographic this show was designed to entertain, and judging by the early reviews, I must have been watching a different program.

First, I thought the term “Glee Club”… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 2:59PM

"Overnight" Success Takes About 10 Years


The writer’s road is paved with pot holes and detours. Unless you’re a well-established author,  a celebrity, or a politician,  where publishing houses beat down your door with offers of  huge contracts and advances, most writers are simply doing our best to just keep goin… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2009 4:20PM

Everybody’s a Critic - Not Everyone’s Comments Are Printable

Back in the day of print news and magazines, there was such a thing as  “Letters to the Editor”. This section contained comments, pro or con, about an article, or issue which a reader felt compelled to add their two cents. This was a benefit to both the publisher… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 5:46PM

Man Bites Dog...uh Finger, Immediate Front Page News!

Under any other circumstances, the violent assault which occurred in Thousand Oaks on September 3 would have been relegated to a small paragraph in the Police Report section of the Star newspaper. But because the attack occurred during a rally for health-care reform, it was instantly reported on ov… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 2:54PM

How to Resuscitate the Republican Party



It’s time to inject Botox into the sagging face of the GOP

Americans are youth orientate. We spend billions on hair dye, plastic surgery, hair implants... and that’s just the men.

So, it should come as no surprise that any organization that has the word OLD in… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 12:56PM

What If They Threw A Political Party and No One Came?

After receiving thousands of emails from protesting swine, the World Health Organization announced they were changing the name of Swine Flu to Influenza A-H1N1. The politically correct organization swiftly changed the name of the flu to a less offensive, more scientifically correct moniker. However,
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 4:30PM

Breaking News : Michael Jackson Death Ruled A Homicide

 
While the news media seems to be all over this late breaking story, this latest so-called news is nothing more than an attempt by yellow journalists to keep milking the unfortunate demise of Michael Jackson for all its worth.

The moment the announcement of the amended death certificate  … Read full post »
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AUGUST 31, 2009 6:38PM

The Ultimate Secret to Successful Weight Loss Revealed


Weight loss is a billion dollar industry as millions of Americans search for the miracle pill or diet plan that will help them shed pounds of excess weight in under a week. The names of products perpetuate the myth by using words like; slim fast and mega-thin, and offer a… Read full post »
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AUGUST 25, 2009 4:22PM

The Affairs of the Heart vs The Affairs of State


It doesn’t matter how apologetic Governor Sanford is, or how many tears he sheds. The American public has heard it all before. The “I’m so very sorry...” followed by the unspoken “I got caught” line is beginning to become an all too familiar mantra for politicians… Read full post »
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AUGUST 23, 2009 2:49PM

I’m Leavin’ On a Jet Plane - Maybe

Many years ago flying was a luxury. Passengers wore suits and dressed for the occasion. Many bought matching luggage and flight attendants served actual meals. Delays happened, but they weren’t the lead story on the 6'oclock news. 

But today air travel has become as common… Read full post »
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AUGUST 22, 2009 10:23PM

The Heath Care Debate is Making Me Sick

I’ll admit, the last time I had heath insurance was over seven years ago when I was working for a major company. The premium, which was automatically deducted from my paycheck, was $350 a month and I never had even one claim. I never really paid much attention to health insurance,… Read full post »
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AUGUST 20, 2009 9:11PM

The Health Care Scare

Forget about love. Forget about money. Forget about promises of fame and fortune. The greatest motivator since the dawn of time is fear. 

Advertising companies use fear above all else to motivate consumers to buy their products. For example, prior to around 2002, white teeth were something only… Read full post »
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