Election Day Word Origins
Aren’t you just dying to learn the origin of the word poll? If you read Election Day Word Origins you can wow all of the folks in line with your indepth knowledge as you wait in line to vote.
The Book of Laney
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Electoral College Tracker & Scenario tester
I know I keep posting this map but we want to keep our eyes on the prize: electoral college interactive map
One Day Left — A Message From Michael Moore
Below is a message from Michael Moore’s email newsletter: This is it. ONE DAY LEFT. There are many things I’d like to say. I’ve been on the road getting out the vote for 51 straight days so I haven’t had much time to write. So I’ve put together a bunch of notes to various groups all in this one letter. Please feel free to … Read More One Day Left — A Message From Michael Moore
A Soldier Speaks
I hope you will read A Soldier Speaks: Sean Huze by Lakshmi Chaudhry in today’s AlterNet–the last, but certainly not the least, in a series of profiles of Iraq war veterans. Here is a quote: So one of the things that has changed for the positive is that it helped me realize that true patriotism is questioning our leaders. That’s what our country is … Read More A Soldier Speaks
The Vote for Senate Majority
Yeah, sure, the presidential election is important but so is the senate race. Take this story from USATODAY.com, for example: If President Bush and Vice President Cheney are re-elected, if the Senate is 50-50, the Republicans would maintain control” by virtue of (Vice President Dick) Cheney’s ability to break a tie,” said Betty Koed, assistant Senate historian. Even if Kerry wins the White House, … Read More The Vote for Senate Majority
poem for 10/31/04
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe (note: Every time I read The Raven now, I hear Homer Simpson’s voice in my head.)
Halloween Word Origins
Did you ever wonder where the words Halloween, ghost, witch came from? Find out here.
Jim Ruland & Richard Carr–in the November Ink Pot
A fascinating interview with Jim Ruland and Richard Carr’s Pushcart-Nominated poem, “To A Child Born And Dead Prematurely In The Monstrous Forest” live now in the November Ink Pot.
Want to Come Up and See My Hatchlings?
Just read a WIRED article (Don’t Knock the Birdbrains) about how a group of scientists are studying songbirds (finches and canaries)to understand how they “manage to be among the only species that learn how to make new sounds.” Why is this important to humans? Scientists at this week’s annual Society for Neuroscience convention in San Diego said research into bird songs can lead to … Read More Want to Come Up and See My Hatchlings?
Daylight Savings Time — Don’t forget!
Don’t forget to fall back tomorrow at 2AM on October 31. Here is more information than you ever wanted on Daylight Savings Time.
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