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Author Archives: billmanzi
Review of "Kissinger" by Walter Isaacson
A recent book that I reviewed over at Goodreads. Well worth your time if you are interested in this very interesting time and very complex man who elicits such broad emotions even today. <a href="Kissinger by Walter Isaacson My rating: … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend
A very happy Thanksgiving weekend to all of you. I will hopefully begin to have a bit more time to post on subjects of interest to get the blog moving again.
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Crisis in Housing Market: Renters Under Siege, and the Minimum Wage
The economy continues to show signs of improvement, but not all are able to benefit from some of the positives. One area that shows the real problems that many Americans are having is in the area of housing, where stagnant … Continue reading
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Cocoon Politics
I am back, and with plenty happening to write about. Congratulations to the newly elected Mayor of Lawrence, Dan Rivera, who worked as hard as a candidate could to win that race. In Lawrence one term Mayor William Lantigua had … Continue reading
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Ideological Prisons: Detroit
I am back, after a brief respite. The unfolding story in Detroit has been of great interest to me, and although there is far to go before the final resolution the chorus of those on both sides of the political … Continue reading
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Tagged Attorney Kevyn Orr, Detroit Financial Crisis
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Manzi in the Morning Interview-Michael Condon
Methuen City Councilor at Large Michael Condon shocks the Methuen political world by announcing that he will not be a candidate for re-election in November. Congratulations to Michael, and we all wish him and Lee-Ann the very best! Listen Music … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning Interview-Diana DiZoglio
State Rep. Diana DiZoglio comes on the show, talking about her vote to override Governor Patrick’s veto of the legislative transportation package, taking on the Governor and the Republicans. She also admits to not knowing who the Moody Blues are. … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning- Alicia Preston Interview
I had Alicia Preston on the show this week to talk about the state of the G.O.P., immigration reform, and her new business venture, Mitigating Strategies. Her press release on the company is below. Best of luck in the new … Continue reading
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Tagged Alicia Preston, Manzi in the Morning, Mitigating Strategies
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