The Virtual Union

PUBLISHER PREPS ANNE FRANK SEQUEL

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:27:56 +0000

Stockholm, Sweden – The story of Anne Frank has been one of the most enduring and most compelling of the many tales that came out of the Holocaust. The powerful tale of a young girl in hiding from the oppressive Nazi regime, with death possible at any moment, has compelled generations of young people and brought tactical recognition of the Holocaust and the traumas endured by the millions who perished. The popularity of the book has in fact established as not only one of the most important texts of World War II but also of 20th century literature and that success hasn’t gone unnoticed by publishers. Scrape TV

VANNA WHITE CONSIDERS RETIREMENT AFTER ALPHABETICAL DISASTER

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:21:17 +0000

Hollywood, CA – For twenty-eight years ‘Wheel of Fortune’ has been a mainstay of prime time television. The simplicity of the game show combined with the dream of winning untold riches has compelled generations of television watchers and kept it as one of the longest running and most popular television shows in history. Part of that success has no doubt been the two co-hosts who have been with the program since the beginning. Together Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been turning letters and realizing dreams for hundreds but like all good things, even that must end someday. Scrape TV

STEVE MCNAIR SACKED BY BULLETS

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:10:57 +0000

Nashville, TN – Football is a sport built on violence. The sporting equivalent of war, Football is celebrated and criticized for its extreme levels of orchestrated violence. With every position on the field prone to a punishing hit through the game the quarterback is the one player on the field for which everyone is gunning. The leader of the team and the one player most able to inflict scoring damage on the opponent, the quarterback position has always been the focal point of successful game plan. Scrape TV

WINDED VISITORS ANNOYED AS STATUE OF LIBERTY REOPENS

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:18:23 +0000

New York, NY – The Statue of Liberty has long stood for everything great about the United States. First presented to the country by France as a celebration of the first centennial, the statue later became a beacon of freedom for immigrants making their way to the shores of the country. Since its dedication in 1886 Lady Liberty has come to define for many not only what is great about America but has become a spotlight illuminating the idea and vision of the country and serving as a source of identity for Americans across all cultural and racial backgrounds. Scrape TV

OBESE PASSENGERS A GROWING PROBLEM FOR LIGHTWEIGHT AIRLINES

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:50:41 +0000

Washington, D.C. – The next time you book a flight you might want to reconsider chowing down on that jelly doughnut. More and more often the obesity epidemic facing the United States is taking to the skies as airlines struggle to deal with the ever increasing size of passengers. With airlines continuing to struggle through the recession they many are now burdened with facing up to the economic realities and either cutting back or charging extra in order to stay in the air. With the economic crisis doing little for the beltlines of Americans, many fear that the tightening may get even worse and force the airlines to make even more tough decisions. Scrape TV

COMEDIANS AT A LOSS WITH PALIN RESIGNATION

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:49:25 +0000

Juneau, AK – The spectacular rise of Sarah Palin from a relatively unknown Governor to Vice-Presidential candidate and to a global profile took many by surprise. The rise from obscurity to overnight success was the embodiment of the American Dream, a dream that came crashing to reality on election night in November but many had hoped that she would once again rise to public prominence. As she carried the hopes of the Republican so too did she carry the hopes of comedians across the country with the promise of aw shucks honesty and endless verbal gaffes. Scrape TV

CALIFORNIA IOU’S NOT WORTH THE PAPER THEY ARE PRINTED ON

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:37:15 +0000

Sacramento, CA – From the beginning of commerce shortfalls have always been an issue. Even in the earliest days of bartering, making up the difference has been a sometimes arduous task for those whose appetites outstretch their means. With the development of money and the modern day invention of stocks, bonds, and credit, debt has further evolved. The economic recession that helped to crash so many major financial and bankrupt so many people of course was based largely on debt and some are just unable to dig themselves out of that hole. Scrape TV

HOOTERS SUED OVER LACK OF MALE SERVERS

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:59:32 +0000

Clearwater, FL – Like many things in the modern world it was the Romans who invented the concept of the restaurant. Establishing to the first eateries in Alexandria and Jerusalem, the idea of eating in public with strangers took a long time to catch on – further appearances did not occur until the late 10th century – but have now become a standard part of the modern world. With almost as many varieties of restaurants as dishes, the concept of public eateries has become so commonplace that most people can’t imagine a world without them. Scrape TV

DOCTOR PIONEERING USE OF COMAS ON DEMAND

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:29:03 +0000

Los Angeles, CA – Washington Irving’s tale of Rip Van Winkle is widely considered one of the great tales of American Literature. First published in 1819, the tale of a Dutch settler who accidently falls asleep for twenty years and wakes in a world he no longer recognizes is part parable and part wish fulfilment for many. Escaping a nagging wife, Van Winkle wakes to find her and his friends dead and the country changed after the Revolutionary war. Though no one has ever actually fallen asleep for twenty years coma patients have often had a similar experience of waking to a world they no longer know. Scrape TV

UNITED STATES LOOKING INTO GROWING JELLYFISH THREAT

admin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:42:19 +0000

Washington, D.C. – There are few animals in the world that grab the imagination and sense of awe than does the jellyfish. One of the most mysterious of sea animals, the jellyfish by its name and its body has an almost primordial effect on the human psyche.The almost alien looking animals are still largely a mystery to science and still grab the attention and sense of wonder from people both young and old. Scrape TV