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Neglecting this blog
It's come to my attention recently that I've been neglecting this blog. I probably should do something about that. It's not like I've stopped writing or anything. So, I'll try to remember that I actuaIn All Things #15 (Gabrielle)
Today I am thankful for the Church. Yessiree, that there Body of Christ is one wacky bunch. I have been in the church my entire life and I still don't get how it works. Somehow this collection of lose
Today I am thankful for clean laundry. It happens so infrequently around here that most of the laundry in the house is cleanish or at least not scattered on anyone's floor that I get really excited wh
Today I am thankful for Flyleaf's new album Memento Mori. Their first album was excellent, but they have topped themselves with their second. It's kind of music that makes me want to dance and sing anWarriors 3 to be part of new Thor movie
Via Cinematical: The ranks of Asgard are just about full! Marvel Studios reports that the Warriors Three will be joining Thor in all of his frosty battles, and as usual, Kenneth Branagh has done a
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well yeah.. but then we'd pretend where we'd spend our share of the 'loot'. (More)
Hey guys, was it something I said? No one is writing. I need my blog fix at least once a day. Oh, Joe, where are you? I need you to make me laugh. I hope everyone is OK, I'm kinda lost without yo (More)
Soledad O’Brien is such a phony. In April 2008, Reverend Jeremiah Wright gave a speech in Detroit to the NAACP. One of the things that he said in this speech was that black and white children l (More)
Dingeldine Hall at Bradley. Had to "google street map" this to be sure. (More)
Politics
Washington veteran wants to be the next ‘Congressman Ray’
Contact: Bill Poorman, acting press secretary poorman@billpoorman.com Democrat Officially Kicks-off Campaign for the 18th Congressional District of Illinois Washington, IL; Springfield, IL – August 24, 2009 – Democrat Carl Ray officially kicked off his campaign for Illinois’ 18th Congressional District today at events in his hometown of Washington, Ill., and in Springfield, Ill. The 18th Congressional... »
‘Steele joins ranks with those choosing political expediency over principles’
For immediate release Contact: Eric M. Wallace www.wallaceforillinois.com Following a disturbing trend of blatant disregard for the American electoral process; we learned Tuesday morning that RNC Chairman, Michael Steele, chose to insert himself into the Illinois primary by endorsing Mark Kirk for US Senate. While regrettable, we now add the RNC to an... »
Schock: Stimulus Plan Must Be Targeted, Timely and Responsible
Everyone can agree that we are facing daunting economic challenges and our economy is in a recession. With each passing day, families across America are watching their bills pile up and their savings disappear. Compounding the problem, our nation’s infrastructure is in desperate need of improvements. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, only 42... »
Schock Amendment Adopted on Website for Bailout Funds
Without question almost every American household is better at managing their finances than the federal government. For instance, when Americans shop for groceries, they know what they spent, what they got for their money and how their purchases will help feed their family. It’s my belief that the American taxpayer deserves to... »
Schock statement on Blagojevich impeachment vote
CONGRESSMAN AARON SCHOCK STATEMENT ON HIS FORMER COLLEAGUES IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY VOTING TO IMPEACH GOVERNOR ROD BLAGOJEVICH (Washington, DC) Congressman Aaron Schock today expressed relief that the Illinois House of Representatives voted to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich and issued the following statement: The vote of my former colleagues in the House today is the... »
Schock Names Nate Hurn as Constituent Services Specialist and Veteran’s Policy Advisor
Former LaHood staffer given expanded role Washington, D.C. – Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) announced today he has named Nate Hurn as his Veterans Policy Advisor in addition to his position as a Constituent Services Specialist. Nate Hurn has extensive experience helping solve problems for veterans as a constituent services specialist for former Congressman Ray LaHood.... »
Chillicothe Police Unanimously Endorse LaHood
Peoria, IL – With recent endorsements from the Peoria Police Union and the Peoria County Sheriff’s Union, candidate for State’s Attorney Darin LaHood is apparently the ‘choice’ of law enforcement in the November General Election. Joining the growing list of police unions backing LaHood’s candidacy is the Chillicothe Fraternal Order of Police Lodge... »
Impeachment vote today?
Dennis Kucinich – www.Kucinich.us Impeachment on the House floor TODAY Dear Friends, Congressman Dennis Kucinich will present a single Article of Impeachment to the House of Representatives sometime between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm (EDT) today, Thursday, July 10th. A press conference will be held today at the Cannon HOB Terrace at 2pm (EDT) Sessions of the House of... »
‘Illinois $70 Billion in the Hole’
CONTACT: Darlene Porteus, 847-835-5200 dporteus@truthinaccounting.org COMPTROLLER HYNES FINALLY ISSUES ILLINOIS’ FINANCIAL REPORT Institute for Truth in Accounting review indicates each Illinois household’s share of state debt is now more than $14,000. Northbrook, IL – On Friday Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes finally issued the State’s financial report for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. “As they saying... »
Statement from Allen Mayer on Endorsement of Jehan Gordon:
From a press release: I want to reaffirm my endorsement of Jehan Gordon for State Representative because I know that she will represent working families here in Peoria. Jehan and her family have experienced many of the same challenges that working men and women are facing today. She understands what it’s like for... »
