I have worked with many families, staff, and individuals who have moved out of Fernald and places like that. Once out no one has ever asked to go back. A lot of times hesitation to move is a result of not knowing aything else. There is … [Read more...]
Archives for July 30, 2010
The Casino Bill is Dead! Long Live the Casino Bill!
But hey, the people wanted casinos and after their elected representatives talked about it the only way an agreement could be reached is if everyone got everything they wanted. Therefore they gave everyone what they wanted. The alternative … [Read more...]
Has Anyone Seen a Blue Jay Lately?
Was having a conversation with co-workers about birds today, and it was brought up that a few years ago, they were plentiful, however, none of us can remember the last time we saw one. Has anyone seen any? Did they die off or … [Read more...]
Conspiracy aimed at the unemployed?
Much of politics is manipulation of others to achieve goals. So conspiracies abound. They may be between and politician and any group or groups. Often it starts in the media. Often the media is tasked to change the … [Read more...]
DREAM Now Letters Recap: The CHC Has To Stand With Migrant Youth, Not Against Us
Before all of our efforts move towards securing mostly Republican votes for the DREAM Act in the Senate, however, there is one last set of important supposed "allies" that have yet to voice their support for passing the DREAM Act this year … [Read more...]
A HUGE Thank You to our legislators for ARICA!
INSURANCE At 5:52PM on Thursday July 29th, ARICA was delivered to Governor Patrick's Office for signature. (That's 54 hours and 8 minutes before the end of the legislative session - for those of you who were counting!) We have so much to … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue
Onion: "Arizona High Schools To Now Teach Spanish Entirely In English." Daniel Kurtzman: "A lot of security at the wedding, a huge security detail, and that's just to keep Bill from the bridesmaids." -David Letterman "Facebook now has … [Read more...]
UMass: MA economy grew at over twice the national rate last quarter
Globe: The Massachusetts economy expanded at more than double the rate of the national economy during the second quarter of the year, boosted by federal stimulus programs, demand for technology products and the strongest job growth since … [Read more...]
Bill Hudak’s claim that he out-fundraised John Tierney includes $57K of his own money
You remember Bill Hudak - yeah, the kooky lawn-sign guy whose birther-ish comments (since retracted) spooked Scott Brown. He's the Republican running against John Tierney in the 6th congressional district. A week or so ago, Hudak … [Read more...]
The Gov should stand firm against no-bid slot parlors
The Globe reports that the House and Senate have tentatively reached a deal: The deal would authorize three resort casinos and would allow the state's four racetracks to compete for two slot parlor licenses. The deal does not meet Governor … [Read more...]