So, it's said that attending Saturday's BlogLeft gathering in Worcester will be Worcester mayor and Lieutenant Governor candidate Tim Murray, and Senator and Middlesex County DA candidate Jarrett Barrios. A number of the bloggers will be … [Read more...]
Archives for December 7, 2005
Well, that’s awkward…
Google News is a nifty tool - particularly its search, which allows you to find news stories from all over the place on any topic you want.But its algorithm does sometimes make unfortunate choices when deciding what should be the "lead" … [Read more...]
When Dick met Harry
I saw this bumper sticker while driving on the highway today.Made me laugh and laugh. It's available here. … [Read more...]
Where is Retirement Going?
Now to the list of people who are abusing my retirement prospects we can add the greedy CEOs. Verizon announced today that it will no longer be contributing to the defined-benefit pension plans for about 50,000 management employees to … [Read more...]
Reilly wants Gabrieli (again)?
Eisenthal's got the scoop. … [Read more...]
Password problem has been fixed
Hi everyone. Several of you reported problems with having the system email you a password so that you could log into the site. The problem has now been repaired - thanks Paul!If you tried to create an account before and got to … [Read more...]
Romney: “But EVERYONE’S doing it, Mom!”
That's essentially <a href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/12/07/gov_defends_use_of_corporate_jet_saying_democrats_use_them_too">Romney's defense for accepting a flight on a Pfizer-owned aircraft, … [Read more...]
Iraq Straining U.S. K9 Resources
The strain of the growing resistance to the U.S. occupation of Iraq is taking its toll on our canine soldiers. "Before the war in Iraq, it was normal for handlers to stay with their dogs for three to four years. Now, in order to keep the … [Read more...]
Renaming diaries, part II – and another poll!
Thanks to everyone for your votes and for your suggestions in the comments to my previous post on this subject. To the extent we have a consensus, it seems to be that the word "post" should be part of the new name, and I agree with … [Read more...]