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The Clark County Democratic Convention: News not fit for print

Let's dissect the baloney the came from the Clark County Democratic Party via the Associated Press, and insert some more facts:  Read More »

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Mensa: Secret Society Disconnected from Reality

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For those of you who don't know, Mensa is a worldwide high IQ society. It is meant to be composed of the smartest 2% of the population, and their goal is to...wait, what is their goal? According to the international Mensa web site:

"The original aims were, as they are today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious distinctions.  Read More »

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(Progressive) Musings on Fresh Mex restaurants

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So, I've noticed that the two major assembly line style Fresh Mex restaurant chains here have adopted positive business principals. One, Chipotle, has focused itself on being enviro-friendly, while the other, Zaba's, has focused on healthy eating choices. This is my plug for both and my plea for organizations to adopt similar business outlooks.  Read More »

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Beaurocracy and Flowers

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Recently, there was a pretty big story in the U.S. media about levels of formaldehyde in FEMA trailers for Katrina refugees. FEMA, activists that they are, have been studying the issue for one and a half years. The substance, at higher concentrations, is a carcinogen and can irritate eyes, skin, and lungs, and possibly do further long-term damage.  Read More »

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Presidential Politics Part Deux: The Aftermath

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Following is something I wrote two days after the caucus here in Nevada. Hope you find it interesting!

With the caucus done, I have some new targets for analysis and some updates on positions previously stated.  Read More »

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Presidential Politics

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Following is something I wrote the day before the Nevada Presidential Caucus. I'm posting it late but before the contest to show that I care about the Progressive U community more than just when there's money available. Although that incentive helps.  Read More »

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Being an activist is tiring

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This is a short blog with two purposes. First, it's an announcement to the ProgressiveU community that I am not dead, just tired. Stomach flu and a huge personal, professional, and volunteer to-do list has sidelined me. I promise some good content soon.  Read More »

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Optimism And Hope

This blog probably will not cheer you up, so if you're looking to be positively motivated, don't read this.  Read More »

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