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Obama (Ba)ROCKS!

Posted on January 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 Obama (Ba)ROCKS! Newsweek By Jonathan Alter Dec. 27/Jan. 3 issue Barack Obama, according to his spouse, Michelle,  “is not a politician first and foremost. He's a community activist exploring the viability of politics to make change.”  She emphasizes that there's … Continue reading →

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EAGLES ON IOWA SHORES

Posted on January 2, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

EAGLES ON IOWA SHORES Last night on my way home it was raining & lightening.  An odd thing indeed considering it was January 1st.   Many North American Indian tribes believe the THUNDERBIRD, or mythical SUPER EAGLE is responsible for … Continue reading →

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Vote Fraud Protest Activities Planned this Week

Posted on January 2, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Vote Fraud Protest Activities Planned this Week VoteCobb.Org What Are You Doing To Protest Tainted Elections? Protest activities are moving to center stage this week, as broad coalitions are planning activities to urge Congress to reject the tainted Electoral … Continue reading →

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Baghdad’s 2004 Top 10 List

Posted on January 1, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Baghdad's 2004 Top 10 List Associated Press By RAWYA RAGEH BAGHDAD, Iraq -The Top 10 distinctive sounds heard in Baghdad's daily life.  What Iraqis say they “listen” to: Gunfire. “We hear no birds, we hear bullets. It's the most disrupting … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from Blog for Iowa!

Posted on January 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Happy New Year from Blog for Iowa! Here's wishing you a very happy new year from the Blog for Iowa blog team: Trish, John, Molly, Chad, and Linda. FYI, Blog for Iowa passed the 50,000 page view mark for the … Continue reading →

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Hidden Caffeine in Food and Drink: Do You Know What You Are Consuming?

Posted on December 31, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Hidden Caffeine in Food and Drink: Do You Know What You Are Consuming? National Geographic Did you know? Guarana: Hidden Caffeine Guarana is an ingredient found in many sodas, energy drinks, protein bars, and natural weight-loss aids. It comes from … Continue reading →

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Nearly Half of U.S. Food Goes To Waste

Posted on December 30, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

 Nearly Half of U.S. Food Goes To Waste Last week's Agribusiness Examiner #385 had this rather shocking story – something to consider when we look at the suffering of others, and the constant insistance in the wake of the South … Continue reading →

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DFQC Meet Up January 6 Covers George Lakoff and The Importance of Framing

Posted on December 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

DFQC Meet Up January 6 Covers George Lakoff and The Importance of Framing A Message from Dr. Alta Price Hi everyone! I wanted to invite you to the Democracy for America/Democracy for the Quad Cities Meetup. This is one to … Continue reading →

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U.S. Aid To S.E. Asia “Stingy” – Updated!

Posted on December 29, 2004 by bfiachadthompson

U.S. Aid To S.E. Asia “Stingy” – Updated! This little tidbit noted by Atrios should catch on the conservative talk radio today. (It's called “WHO Radio” in Central Iowa) From the Washington Times: The Bush administration yesterday pledged $15 million … Continue reading →

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The Return of the One-And-Only Donald Kaul

Posted on December 29, 2004 by Trish Nelson

The Return of the One-And-Only Donald Kaul MinutemanMedia He’s b-a-a-a-c-c-k….and you can find him at MinutemanMedia.Org – our old friend, the world’s most under-rated columnist and RAGBRAI co-founding father, O.T. (Over the Coffee) Donald Kaul…..Enjoy. ~~~~~~~~~~ DEC 22, 2004 by … Continue reading →

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