I’ve been putting off yard work because it’s so hot out. Today I have time. Hmmph. In other news,
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That’s a call to arms of the governing sort
“To Democrats: I would remind you that we still have the largest majority in decades, and the people expect us to solve problems, not run for the hills. And if the Republican leadership is going to insist that 60 votes in the Senate are required to do any business at all in this town — … Continue reading »
Inaugural Blog
Wow. And it is done, and it is good. 11:51 AM CST… And, three minutes to go.10:57 AM CST Trying out the flurry of Facebook/CNN live status updates.10:37 AM CST E, regarding Lynne Cheney: What did she ever see in him? E & Mom, in unison: Power.10:25 AM CST Transfer of power happens exactly at … Continue reading »
A loss for the world of televisual manipulation
I’ve just learned that it is quite common among new flat-screen LCD or plasma HD type televisions not to have a video output. This means one cannot record the signal emanating from the TV (i.e. broadcast television) onto another medium such as a tape or into a computer editing program. First, I am bummed because … Continue reading »
More Cabinetting
So my former boss is being suggested as a candidate for Secretary of Education in the Obama Administration. I urge you to look into the matter, and write a few words in support, if you agree. Perhaps I’ll bloviate on the subject a little more later….
NYTimes.com: Obama’s ‘Secretary of Food’?
Obama has name-dropped Michael Pollan….sign this petition! OPINION | December 11, 2008Op-Ed Columnist: Obama’s ‘Secretary of Food’?By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF When Barack Obama chooses his agriculture secretary, we need a bold reformer in a position renamed “secretary of food.”
BREAKING: Obamaha
Obama clinches the electoral vote from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.
Yes, We Did
Wer sind wir?
Wer sind wir? Wo kommen wir her? Wohin gehen wir? Was erwarten wir? Was erwartet uns? Viele fühlen sich nur als verwirrt. Der Boden wankt, sie wissen nicht warum und von was. Dieser ihr Zustand ist Angst, wird er bestimmter, so ist er Furcht. Einmal zog einer aus, das Fürchten zu lernen. Das gelang in … Continue reading »
O (Street) is for Obama
Great turnout on O Street tonight for an election eve rally. O (Street) is for Obama from nocoastfilms on Vimeo. As often, more on flickr.