Monthly Archives: August 2008

Yeoman Diana Prince for VP?

Posted on August 31, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Yeoman Diana Prince for VP? By Sam GarchikI think the resemblance is a little bit uncanny…

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Need a convention distraction? Read an update from the Greenwald campaign!

Posted on August 28, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Need a convention distraction? Read an update from the Greenwald campaign! By Erin Seidler Tired of hearing the same convention speech over and over? Do you hear the female announcer’s voice in your dreams? Are you now able to recite … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 27, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

(Virtually) Crashing the Convention Parties By Connor Kenny The Sunlight Foundation has built the ultimate tool for tracking the lavish parties lobbyists and big companies put on for our politicians. As the Democratic and Republican conventions start this week, we … Continue reading →

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Citizens for Our Land, Water and Future

Posted on August 26, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Citizens for Our Land, Water and Future Janelle Rettig, co-chair Please forward to anyone in Johnson County or who cares about Johnson County…. Friends, Seldom do we get the opportunity to do so much local good and make a difference for generations … Continue reading →

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Farm Bureau picks

Posted on August 25, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Farm Bureau picks By the IFB The Iowa Farm Bureau has announced its picks in this year's congressional and legislative races and in the QC area incumbents got the nod in most cases, including some Democrats U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, … Continue reading →

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It’s Biden and Obama

Posted on August 23, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

It's Biden and Obama By Sam Garchik It's Biden as the VP. I'm kind of thinking Obama waited until the last minute to get as many cellphone numbers as possible. A source close to me says it might be because … Continue reading →

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“Guests of the Nation”

Posted on August 22, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

“Guests of the Nation” By Mike Palecek To be released October, 2008 A new novel by Mike Palecek, with original illustrations by Michael Paul Miller, Russell Brutsche, Allison Healy. Published by 7th Street Press • For review copies, to arrange interview … Continue reading →

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Quad City Earth Charter Summit – Register now!

Posted on August 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Quad City Earth Charter Summit – Register now! By Sue Wilson You are invited! 2008 has been named the United Nations' Year of Planet Earth -an appropriate time to emphasize the Earth Charter's role in addressing climatechange and its effects. … Continue reading →

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Mixed Job Signals After Iowa Floods

Posted on August 20, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Mixed Job Signals After Iowa Floods By the Iowa Policy Project Jobless Rate Bounces Up to 4.3 Percent in July — 35-Month High Nonfarm jobs rose slightly in July in the wake of massive flooding that hit Iowa in June, … Continue reading →

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Meet the Bloggers, Michael Moore

Posted on August 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Meet the Bloggers, Michael Moore By Brave New Films We at Meet the Bloggers are very pleased to tell you that Michael Moore, the Academy Award-winning activist filmmaker of SiCKO and Fahrenheit 9/11, will be our special guest this Friday, … Continue reading →

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