Monthly Archives: September 2008

Allen campaign calls race “in play” thanks to internal poll

Posted on Fri Sep 26, 2008 by Jason

The Bangor Daily News, my hometown paper, released the results of a poll today for the Maine senate race between Senator Susan Collins and Representative Tom Allen. If you’re not from Maine, you may vaguely know the race started off … Continue reading →

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Posted on Mon Sep 22, 2008 by Jason

It’s this time of year in Maine. What time of year is it where you live?

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Posted on Sun Sep 21, 2008 by Jason

I’m still undecided on the bailout (though I’m 98% opposed to it), but I do like Jeff Jarvis’ perspective on the $700 billion. Among a list of national initiatives which would cost less than $700 billion, he highlights: We could … Continue reading →

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Posted on Fri Sep 19, 2008 by Jason

At the beginning of the summer, I unsubscribed from Andy Baio’s Waxy.org, one of my favorite all-time blogs, because he linked twice to a blog which continues to push at times lame, and other times outrageous, ageism (scroll down to … Continue reading →

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Posted on Wed Sep 17, 2008 by Jason

The Android logo Google’s Android mobile platform will be released soon, and just in time for my mobile phone contract to expire in a few short weeks. Though my desire (and self-justifications) for an iPhone have been increasing steadily since … Continue reading →

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Posted on Mon Sep 15, 2008 by Jason

Sad news out of Pulaski, Tennessee: Author Gregory McDonald passed away September 7th at 71. McDonald’s Fletch series of books have been a huge influence on my interests in mystery writing and dry humor; in fact I just finished re-reading … Continue reading →

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