http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/ A blog about random things, occasionally funny or insightful. At least I think so. Decide for yourself. Come back often. en-us 2006-10-24T13:18:28-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/057448.html --AZ-Sen: Jon Kyl --AZ-01: Rick Renzi --AZ-05: J.D. Hayworth --CA-04: John Doolittle --CA-11: Richard Pombo --CA-50: Brian Bilbray --CO-04: Marilyn Musgrave --CO-05: Doug Lamborn --CO-07: Rick O'Donnell --CT-04: Christopher Shays --FL-13: Vernon Buchanan --FL-16: Joe Negron --FL-22: Clay Shaw --ID-01:... smit2174 2006-10-24T13:18:28-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/046266.html Hello, faithful readers, I sincerely apologize for the lack of bloggage these last few months. This semester was crazy busy, but now it's summer. And with summer comes the possibility for new adventures. Thus, this post will serve as the... Blogging smit2174 2006-05-17T21:26:55-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/043525.html Briefly... This is probably the funniest thing I've ever read at DKOS: Fortunately, the Catholic school across the street was letting out for recess and out of sheer habit, I started to expose myself, only just stopping myself in the... Blogging smit2174 2006-04-17T19:53:15-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/043170.html First off, I'd just like to lead a big slow clap for the U of M campus-- only 10.51% of you could be bothered to vote. Congratulations. You actually decreased the turnout from last year. After the polls closed Wednesday... The 'U' smit2174 2006-04-13T01:02:44-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/042598.html Anyone who reads this blog regularly (and I know there are a few of you) have doubtlessly noticed that I haven't posted in almost a month. It's been a busy month, and during that time, I've had some thoughts about... The 'U' smit2174 2006-04-06T00:58:32-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/040442.html Sorry this is a couple days late... First things first: I am officially a delegate to the SD-59 convention March 25th. Let the bidding for my vote begin... j/k. It's not for sale. You can try to convince me if... Politics smit2174 2006-03-09T17:32:48-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/040280.html Senate (22,821) Ford Bell 15.9 Amy Klobuchar 76.9 Undecided/other 7.2 Governor (22,697) Kelly Doran 6.4 Mike Hatch 38.3 Steve Kelley 22.4 Becky Lourey 22.7 Ole Savior 0.3 Undecided/other 9.8 Attorney General (20,729) Matt Entenza 81.8 Undecided/other 18.2 Secretary of State... Politics smit2174 2006-03-07T23:53:30-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/039883.html One last time, here are the deets for RTC: Friday, March 3 8-11pm Manhattan Loft (Corner of Oak St. & Washington Ave.) Remember, you'll get 100 APS points just for attending! Seek me out to get your points, or... The 'U' smit2174 2006-03-02T22:54:48-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/039871.html We've already established that the Daily article/video combo on Tuesday's U-DFL-sponsored gubernatorial debate is pretty skimpy on useful detail or thoughtful analysis. Luckily for us, MN Campaign Report, who was liveblogging the debate (I logged him in to the... smit2174 2006-03-02T18:19:32-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/039606.html Quickly: *The Daily has a short, not very informative article about last night's DFL debate. They did, however, get the money quote from Kelly Doran: "My generation is doing a pretty good job of trying to screw your generation," Doran... News smit2174 2006-03-01T08:54:24-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/039601.html Sorry to do so many posts in a row, but this news (well, rumor) is too good not to report: the only current TV show worth watching, Arrested Development, will continue for at least 26 more episodes on Showtime! Oh... Television smit2174 2006-03-01T01:42:25-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/039600.html The gubernatorial debate tonight was an overall success, I'd say. We didn't have a great turnout, and only once did a real "debate" break out, but I learned a lot about each of the candidates and think I know who... smit2174 2006-03-01T01:20:34-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/039599.html MPR's Polinaut blog has the scoop on a CD-ROM, sent out by the Minnesota Republican Party, that surveys voters on a number of issues and stealthily sends the data to the Republican Party to be used in voter ID lists.... Politics smit2174 2006-03-01T00:53:54-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/039508.html Not gloating, just informing. Because that's what it's all about.... Politics smit2174 2006-02-28T02:15:44-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/smit2174/dir/039501.html Good to see Mark Dayton isn't wasting his dwindling time in the Senate. From the NY Times: The issue is among those likely to be debated on Tuesday, when the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration meets to draft changes... Politics smit2174 2006-02-28T00:34:01-06:00