Archive for June, 2006
Friday, June 30th, 2006
TGIF!!!
I haven’t been this anxious for a weekend in a long time. All day long I was thinking ‘just a few more hours just a few more hours just a few more hours …â€
aaaaahhhh … so here we are, kicking back, waiting for our ‘za.
It’s been a ...
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Friday, June 30th, 2006
What started as an idea on this Shianet Forum thread has turned into an organized media event.
From ABC News:
Members of the Westboro Baptist Church out of Topeka, Kansas are expected to protest Friday at the funeral of Lance Corporal Brandon Webb.
The group claims that ...
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Thursday, June 29th, 2006
Supersecret Ungood 8-Step Neo-Con Plan To Elect More Republicans To Congress
Note: this would be filed under ‘humor’, if I had such a section.
1. The Neo-Cons, led by Cheney, will assassinate Pres. GW Bush. Bush’s popularity will soar into the high 90’s.
2. Cheney ascends to the Presidency. Cheney's popularity ...
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Thursday, June 29th, 2006
I am pleased to announce that I am now offering a weekly newsletter, which will be sent out every Sunday. The newsletter will contain a summary of recent posts, and news on upcoming articles. If you would like to receive the newsletter, you can sign up using the ...
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Tuesday, June 27th, 2006
Engineered Plastic Products Inc., a supplier for General Motors and Daimler Chrysler, has announced that it will close on Friday, June 30. The Ypsilanti based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March of this year. The first Owosso jobs were lost at that time, when select ...
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Monday, June 26th, 2006
Judy Ford will be speaking tomorrow night (Tuesday, June 27) at the Shiawassee County Democratic Party meeting. Judy is the Democratic candidate for State House - 85th District.
The Shiawassee Dems meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Corunna City Hall. Doors open at 6:30 and ...
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Monday, June 19th, 2006
"We will never have the prosperity we had in the 90’s. The people of Michigan just have to learn to live with less.â€
–Richard Ball, debate with Mike Powers, September 2004
Note: This is the eleventh in a series on revitalizing Shiawassee County
Health Care
Health care is one issue of ...
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Wednesday, June 14th, 2006
Note: I received this email & thought I'd pass it on ...
Joe Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6am. While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG). He put on a ...
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Sunday, June 11th, 2006
"We will never have the prosperity we had in the 90’s. The people of Michigan just have to learn to live with less.â€
–Richard Ball, debate with Mike Powers, September 2004
Note: This is the tenth in a series on revitalizing Shiawassee County
Education
In order to increase our self reliance, ...
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Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Who is Dave Camp?
The short answer is that he is the Congressman from Michigan’s 4th District. But who is he, really? What does he stand for? Who does he work for?
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Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
"We will never have the prosperity we had in the 90’s. The people of Michigan just have to learn to live with less.â€
–Richard Ball, debate with Mike Powers, September 2004
Note: This is the ninth in a series on revitalizing Shiawassee County
Small Business / Entrepreneurship
A strong community actively ...
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Sunday, June 4th, 2006
Note: I developed this quiz as a game for the Shiawassee Dems' 12th Annual Pasta & Politics Event. You are welcome to copy it and use it as you like, but I would appreciate credit as the author.
What kind of liberal are you?
Part I: Economic ...
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Sunday, June 4th, 2006
Note: This is a letter to the editors of the Argus Press and the Lansing State Journal. It was submitted by Kristi Bartholomew and is published here with her permission.
Again the election season is upon us and once again the Republicans are up to their predictable dirty tricks. ...
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Saturday, June 3rd, 2006
Lt. Governor John Cherry will be participating in the Curwood Festival Parade this afternoon. This was a last minute addition and a pleasant surprise for Shiawassee Democrats. Please head down to Owosso and show your support for him & for our other Democratic candidates.
You can visit his website ...
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Friday, June 2nd, 2006
"We will never have the prosperity we had in the 90’s. The people of Michigan just have to learn to live with less.â€
–Richard Ball, debate with Mike Powers, September 2004
Note: This is the eighth in a series on revitalizing Shiawassee County
Building Self Reliance
There is no doubt that ...
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