Coleman concedes Senate race; Pawlenty to sign certificate | Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ – Coleman concedes! Woohoo! Finally, we can be fully represented. I may not think Franken will be a perfect senator (who could be, in this day an age?), but at least he … Read More →
Category Archives: Link dump
Link Dump for June 12th, 2009 through June 30th, 2009
Link dump for June 12th, 2009 through June 30th, 2009: Senate recount: After unanimous ruling for Franken, attention shifts to Pawlenty — and Coleman – Finally, a ruling. But no real resolution, since the supremes didn't actually tell Pawlenty to issue the certificate. Oh well… … Read More →
Link Dump for April 29th, 2009 through June 10th, 2009
Link dump for April 29th, 2009 through June 10th, 2009: Coaxing bees into making honeycomb sculpture – I'm not sure how I feel about this ethically (actually, I'm pretty conflicted about this ethically), but it is gorgeous. If you could convince me that the pieces … Read More →
Link Dump for April 26th, 2009 through April 29th, 2009
Link dump for April 26th, 2009 through April 29th, 2009: Let’s Hear It for the Bees – An illuminating column about Honeybees and circadian rhythms. "Honeybees really are nature’s little treasures." Magic and the Brain: Teller Reveals the Neuroscience of Illusion – Absolutely brilliant. "Every … Read More →
Link Dump for April 23rd, 2009 through April 24th, 2009
Link dump for April 23rd, 2009 through April 24th, 2009: Steampunk Segway ( Legway ) – Too freakin' cool! Pew Poll on Obama at almost 100 days: Approved of, but even more liked – "As he approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency, Barack Obama’s … Read More →
Link Dump for April 6th, 2009 through April 22nd, 2009
Link dump for April 6th, 2009 through April 22nd, 2009: It's what you do, Governor, not what you say – "Gov. Pawlenty, in a recent Weekly Republican Address responding to President Obama, stated, "And let's get control of our national debt, so future generations aren't … Read More →
Link Dump for March 26th, 2009 through March 30th, 2009
Link dump for March 26th, 2009 through March 30th, 2009: How Old Are You Really? Can You Pick Up a Pencil? – A nice, and slyly funny, alternative to the Real Age test. WineHaven Winery and Vineyard – One of our favorites, and we just … Read More →
Link Dump for March 21st, 2009 through March 25th, 2009
Link dump for March 21st, 2009 through March 25th, 2009: Coleman has been afforded due process – I enjoyed this good, concise, op-ed piece by former secretary of state Joan Anderson Growe. I'm sure a Coleman supporter may feel otherwise, but she has some really … Read More →
Link Dump for March 5th, 2009 through March 17th, 2009
Link dump for March 5th, 2009 through March 17th, 2009: Pawlenty's budget forecast assumes property tax hikes – "[Rep. Paul Marquart, DFL-Dilworth] said the public understands the link between Pawlenty's budget and property taxes. 'And they know that it's state action that's causing that. Whether … Read More →
Link Dump for July 5th, 2009 through August 7th, 2009
Link dump for July 5th, 2009 through August 7th, 2009: I'll die before the endgame, says Terry Pratchett – This is a hard one to read, but I agree with him wholeheartedly. The rightto die, and die with dignity, is one we should deny to … Read More →