The New York Times tells us what Computer Science and Political Science majors share in common.
Inspired by CapitolFax - and Oberweis Dairy.
From CapitolFax, “[Candidate Jim Oberweis] reported raising $782,562, but $680,000 was from himself, in loans. Apparently, not a lot of grassroots fundraising going on over at that campaign.”
But what about in the field?
According to a campaign press release, Jim says, “As I have toured the state of Illinois and […]
ARBUSTO, TX, May 11 - Hearkening back to a theme he used running in his first presidential campaign, President George W. Bush spoke today to the Austrian Economics Society of Central Texas about Social Security funding, saying we need a “New Math for a New Majority.” The president shared the stage as a guest […]
According to today’s Naperville Sun, Illinois State Representative Jim Meyer, fresh off his recent website launch of “Save Our OBs,” where he cunningly adopted the pseudonym “Ruth Munson” - not to be confused with Illinois State Representative “Ruth Munson” of Elgin - is back at it with a new website, according to the Naperville Sun, […]
“The Little Man at Chehaw Station,” reprinted from the American Scholar (12/13/77) is available in a collection of Ellison’s essays, Going to the Territory - which you can pick up in paperback for around $15. Since I’m recommending this essay, from the writer of the justly acclaimed novel Invisible Man, it may sound funny […]
ANA 0.02 — Coin collectors everywhere have been heaping praise on the Bush Administration’s monetary policy, recognizing the numerous exciting coins and bills coming out each year. The unprecedented number of new coins and bills has reinvigorated coin collecting clubs worldwide, led to a spike in eBay employment and increased the manufacturing of American […]
(AD) January 11, 2005 — In tandem with the announced Guantánamo Bay prison expansion to accommodate permanent prisoners, who will stay without legal charges, the Bush Administration today announced the appointment of Franz Kafka (bio) to the newly created Pentagon position of Director of the Indeterminate Security Detention Committee. The newly created post will […]
Crain’s Chicago Business reports that yesterday’s Chicago Sun-Times printed the year-end stock results for 2003.
Unintended commentary on a backwards Bush economy? You decide.
Article snipped below.
“Sun-Times prints 2003 stk tables
Will run 2004 tables Tuesday
By Jeremy Mullman
A production error gave investors who use the Chicago Sun-Times to track their stock portfolios a jolt Monday morning.
In its year-ending […]
SAINT PAUL, MN — December 1 — The American Duct Tape Council — the largest trade association for “Pro-Ductive Business” — announced the hiring of Tom Ridge, former U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary, to lead its Consumer Marketing Department.
Council spokesperson Garrison Keillor said that after some initial hesitation, meetings over the last […]
If you don’t know about Oliver Willis’ “Brand Democrat” campaign it’s worth a look. The exposure can’t hurt - and if nothing else it might help with the undecided voters. The parody site has its moments too - especially if you suspend disbelief at times.
