Frankenmap is Now Complete!
Last summer I first noticed two things; Al Franken’s strange and wonderful parlor trick, and it’s fatal flaw. It seems that Al Franken, when he was a child, was given by his parents a wooden map puzzle of the United States. I was also given by my parents a wooden map puzzle of the United States. That’s where the similarity between me and Al Franken ends. Although I was left with a better than average sense of geography, and can still put the map together pretty quickly, Al Franken can actually draw the thing from memory. Franken’s childhood map did…
Netroots – Progressive Punch
I finished up the morning today by attending a discussion called “Staying on Top of Congress’ Shenanigans.” How could I resist that one? It turned out to be a tutorial on using a webiste called “Progressive Punch.” It’s probably something you can figure out yourself by just jumping in and clicking around. It seems to be organized fairly well, and is extremely informative. It looks at the voting records of all members of the House and Senate, and scores based on a curve how your representatives rate in terms of their support for progressive causes. Clicking on embedded links brings…
Alaska “Deathers” Heckle Sick People (Updated with Photos)
I am taking a break. This was a strange and disturbing morning. I started the day with a big cup of coffee, and an 8:30am arrival at The Egan Center in downtown Anchorage. That’s where the special session of the Alaska State Legislature is meeting today. They have two things on their plate – voting on whether to overturn ex-governor Sarah Palin’s rejection of the stimulus money for energy efficiency, and whether to confirm Craig Campbell as Lt. Governor. The joint session convenes at 1:00, so I had time to pop over and attend a press conference Organizing for America held…
“Just-A-Mud PAC” Pledge Drive!
What happens when you cross Just a Girl from Homer, Mudflats, and a trip to Netroots Nation? A “Just-A-Mud PAC” pledge drive! Well, it’s not exactly public radio, but we do have very public blogs, and they’re commercial free! No pop-up ads! Today, Mudflats and Just a Girl From Homer, are announcing the beginning of our first ever pledge drive which will feature a “Just-a-Mud Party” fundraising shindig on Saturday night, complete with live blogging immediately following The Shannyn Moore Show on KBYR from 5-7pm Alaska time! We are posting the adult beverage selections we’ll be enjoying, so you can…
Senator Mark Begich’s Arctic 7-Pack
Recognizing that the Arctic will play a major role in the nation’s commerce, foreign policy, and energy independence over the next 50 years, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today introduced a legislative package of seven bills designed to plan and prepare for the changes and challenges in the region. Begich devoted his “maiden” speech on the Senate floor to the issue because of its importance to Alaska. Called the Inuvikput legislation after the Inupiaq expression meaning “the place where we live,” Begich’s package of bills deal with oil exploration, climate change, shipping, health, and diplomacy in America’s arctic. Begich said the…
CRAP 2012!
It’s like the end of a magic show. The magician stands there in the spotlight, all eyes are upon him. A flourish of the cape, a puff of smoke, and…..poof! Gone. The smoke clears, and he is nowhere to be seen. The audeince stares. They look at each other. There is murmuring. Nobody knows quite what to do. Is it over? Should we go home now? Will he pop up again somewhere else in the room? Awkward silence. That’s where we are. Sarah Palin has left the building. We think. Before she surfaces again, let’s take this moment to announce…
Encore! Encore! Shatner Reads Palin II
Not since 48 hours ago have we seen such comic genius!