Though it was a good attempt, the is_human() WordPress module was a failure for me, so I pulled it off my website. It was blocking way too many legitimate comments and did absolutely nothing to address the hundreds of trackback and linkback spams showing up daily. I am sad, as I had hoped it would […]
Tagged SpamTrying to make this as easy as I can, friends in Loudoun sent me this (thanks Rob and Dave): http://loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=2408 It has the information you want to know if you are intending to vote early in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Tagged 2008 election, Loudoun CountyThis year’s November 4th General Election is going to be huge. Expected turn-out numbers are all record setters even by the most conservative estimates. We should expect really long lines and possibly some problems with the process even with the best of intentions. One way we can alleviate some of the stress is to vote […]
Tagged 2008 election, early votingIt’s October 17th, at 6:24 am Eastern, on News8 and I just saw the first positive campaign message advertisement I’ve seen from John McCain this election. In this ad, Senator McCain does not even mention Senator Obama. It’s ironic that a positive campaign ad shows up after the debates are over, and I think it […]
Tagged 2008 election, debates, McCain, Obama, open debates, PoliticsFifteen years ago Erci and I got our partnership recognized by the community (we snuck state recognition in several months before the public ceremony). Happy Anniversary my love.
I had a pretty hearty laugh when I first saw Sarah Silverman’s YouTube video about “The Great Schlep” a week or so ago. I do not personally have any relatives in Florida, so it has no bearing on me, and though it is entertaining and a novel idea; I initially dismissed her video’s effectiveness. I […]
Tagged 2008 election, civics, elections, votingJust tasted a little Eos Reserve Paso Robles Petite Syrah 2005 at Whole Foods in Fair Lakes with Kate and Erci; it was extraordinarily yummy. At $33 a bottle it will be for special occasions only, but it is very good. Dinner at the seafood bar inside Whole Foods was excellent too; blackened tilapia, miso […]
Tagged food, WineSo we are nearly half-way through the last month before the General Election. I have been pondering what this year’s “October Surprise” might be, and I stumbled over this excellent article by by Rany Jazayerli: Will Bin Laden Strike Again? I have also been perplexed that McCain’s campaign has been throwing everything they’ve got at […]
Tagged 2008 election, Al-Qaeda, McCain, Obama