After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, schedules aligned favorably for a meeting with Andy Berke, Democratic primary contender for the state senate in the special election for District 10. We met at his campaign headquarters, which is rented space...
Not much room for advancement here, huh? I'm Confused... Major dilemma in California Load 'em up with burritos, Mom!! ??? McLogic gone wrong... I can't even comment on this one. How on planet Earth can I write if I'm ILLITERATE!!!! Everything you need for your...
Historytelling: Narrative and Climax in Early American Historiography ThinkPiece #1 “History,” the accusation goes, is just “one damn thing after another.” And if historians were content merely to record strings of dated facts, we would have to plead guilty....
I thought I would break the mold a bit and take a commercial break. My wife and I run a web store where we sell baby slings and other baby carriers. Here recently my wife designed a new...
The dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School will speak on religion and the 2008 presidential election on Sept. 20 in the school’s first community outreach of the fall semester. James Hudnut-Beumler, the Anne Potter Wilson Distinguished Professor of American Religious History and dean of the...
CBS recently conducted a random sample survey of 1293 adults to get their opinions on topics ranging from the war on terror to health care reform and approval ratings of Congress. I was one of the people picked to participate in...
Okay, been experiencing something a bit odd lately. I find that I have almost no contact with advertising anymore. People complain about being constantly bombarded with it, but I'm just not. I don't watch TV (not on...
But I can't help myself. I am head over heels for this band, and there's nothing that can stop this relationship. So without further ado, yet another King's X video for your face. This one has pretty good audio, etc...and...
A Nebraska state senator has filed suit against God. He's apparently done a little research, as he at least makes noises about jurisdiction and service of process. The court is obviously going to throw this suit out as...
Healthcare is fast becoming an important issue among the candidates racing for the Democratic nomination. Each Democrat is proposing that we have universal health care. On September 17, 2007 Hillary Clinton unveiled her health care proposal. Can Mrs....
On Air America, the Young Turks are broadcasting their displeasure with the President of the United States and his unwillingness to cooperate with Democrats regarding the appointment of a new Attorney General. Yesterday, a new Attorney General was appointed...
Yesterday was my first weigh-in since I joined Curves at the end of May. As I said before, the weight hasn't really changed (-.5lbs). I did lose 5.5 inches all over and I lost 1.7% of my body fat. My...
Senior American intelligence and defense officials believe that President George W Bush and his inner circle are taking steps to place America on the path to war with Iran, The Sunday Telegraph has learnt.
Pentagon and CIA officers say they believe...
Research released today suggests that about 1.2 million Iraqis have died by violent means since April of 2003, almost half by gunfire, and another 20% by car bombs. Aerial bombardment seems to account for 9%, with 12% from accident...
In this life I'm a woman. In my next life, I'd like to come back as a bear. When you're a bear, you get to hibernate. You do nothing but sleep for six months. I could deal with that. Before you...
The District 10 State Senate candidates will be at the
Glenwood Rec Center on Tuesday, Sept. 18. at 6:30 for a Meet & Greet.
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Why this wasn't posted sooner I dunno.
Folks if you have info like this post it.
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The Tennessee Valley Chapter of ASHRAE is hosting a lunch meeting that might be of interest to Architects, Engineers and building designers. You are invited to attend - Please RSVP.What: Energy Policy Act (EPACT) Presented by Sam DeLay, PE, CEM,...
There's a bug going around town -- an upper respiratory thing. DD was dragging herself around with it this weekend and I'm hearing reports of others getting knocked out by it as well. So, Sunday afternoon I made a huge...
A well-known local activist has started a federation of Brainerd area neighborhood associations (and other collections, including local businesses, churches, and schools) called the Brainerd Unity Group, or BUG. (I'm guessing that this group is antithetical to council member...
Okay folks, I am giving you the heads up now so you can mark your calendar, get a babysitter, take a nap on Saturday afternoon and get yourself to Rhythm-n-Brews downtown this Saturday night, Sept. 22. Infradig is having their...
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