Archive for May, 2010
Doodle 4 Google
Periodically, Google has contests to illustrate the Google banner. The latest contest is for US students. Why am I telling you this? Because as a 9-year-old from Delaware has an entry that you can vote for, http://www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html#grade-4-6. That is the student’s entry above. h/t Transparent Christina
That Hypocrisy Show
wRong Williams is funny, not in the intentional stand-up comedian way, funny in a Gerry Ford-bumping-his-head-kind-of-way. For years Williams has lamented over the fact that bloggers have a little more leeway than newspapers in reporting rumors and such. He always fails to mention that many times, the blogging of rumors turn out to be truth. […]
Delaware Teacher Layoffs – More Than You Think
As mentioned earlier today, while Gov. Markell is busy stroking business leaders in and outside of Delaware, real education jobs are being lost in Delaware, well over 200.
Tom Corbett Hates Free Speech
Pennsylvania AG and GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett issued subpoenas to Twitter to find out the identity of critics.
Markell Expands Corporate Welfare, Says No To Education
If there is one type of welfare the rich love, it is corporate welfare and Gov. Jack Markell is getting ready to dole some money out. Specifically Markell is asking for a replenishment of the Strategic Fund — which has virtually been wiped out in bringing Fisker Automotive and PBF Energy to Delaware —, an investment […]
Is Rand Paul Racist?
Rand Paul believes that the government has no role in enforcing individual civil rights – only the free market can decide. Is this racist or utopian?
Financial Reform Passes The Senate
President Obama scored another big legislative victory in the Senate tonight. The Senate approved a far-reaching financial regulation bill Thursday evening, paving the way for enactment of the most extensive reworking of financial oversight in generations and a second major legislative victory of the year for President Obama and congressional Democrats. … The Senate voted […]
Coons Picks Up DE Teachers’ Endorsement
In what can only be seen as a slap in the face of Representative Mike Castle, the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA) has endorsed New Castle County Executive Chris Coons in the race for Joe Biden’s old seat. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0qCkT1vo8U[/youtube] The DSEA has a long history of backing Mike Castle for his Congressional runs and this […]
Rand Paul Open Thread
KY-Sen candidate Rand Paul has had a spectacular implosion over the last 48 hours, starting with telling Rachel Maddow he didn’t support the Civil Rights Act.
Kickoff for Rich Griffiths in the 9th
This evening, Rich Griffiths will kick off his campaign to unseat Dick Cathcart in the 9th RD. Rich is a great candidate. I have met him several times, and he is earnest, organized and focused on winning in November. Rich will make his official announcement this evening at 6:30 PM at the Corbit-Sharpe Residence in […]
How Is This Possible?
First, a confession… This year I got suckered into watching Celebrity Apprentice because of Rod Blagojevich. It was like a horrible accident you couldn’t turn away from. And the main reason I watched – besides the endless amusement Blago generated by proclaiming his innocence to anyone and everyone – was his complete incompetence with technology. […]
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