Daily Archives: July 31, 2004

Greenpass

Ezra gives a recommendation for Greenpass, a new blog by Zoe VanderWolk, who had interned with the Gadflyer. Some good stuff there, mostly from the convention. I strongly agree with what she says about tending the netroots. Check it out. Continue reading

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The bounce

Poll time. In interviews on Thursday, July 29-before the Kerry nomination acceptance speech-Kerry/Edwards received the support of 47 percent of registered voters, Bush/Cheney 45 percent and Nader/Camejo 2 percent, according to the Newsweek Poll. In Friday interviews after the speech, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Hormigas caliente

The dreaded fire ant may have finally met its match. B lamed for everything from starting fires to ravaging crops, delivering painful multiple bites and decimating wildlife, imported red fire ants — Solenopsis invicta — are the ants from hell. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Changing the tone

From John Kerry’s acceptance speech: “I want to address these next words directly to President Bush: In the weeks ahead, let’s be optimists, not just opponents. Let’s build unity in the American family, not angry division.” Headline in today’s Chron: … Continue reading Continue reading

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