Doodle and Shmoo
Meet Shmoo. I discovered this little critter at Walgreens and just had to have him. It may well be the best $5.99 I’ve ever spent: This little fella scared the daylights out of my foster dog, Doodle. He didn’t know what to make of it. As you can catch at the beginning of the clip, … Read more
RenziGate Roundup 2/25
Dick issues statement announcing his intent to keep his seat: “I will not resign and take on the cloak of guilt because I am innocent. My legal team of Reid Weingarten and Kelly Kramer will handle these legal issues while I continue to serve my constituents.” Democrats respond that Dick is denying constituents a voice: … Read more
More on Higher Education
by David Safier Add Brown University to the list of colleges and universities that are ending tuition for students who might not be able to afford it: Brown University is eliminating tuition for students whose parents earn less than $60,000 . . . The university, in Providence, R.I., said on Saturday that it also planned … Read more
McCain, Bee and Mayes: There They Go Again
Many of you will have seen coverage of McCain’s use of federal matching funds to secure a loan for his campaign prior to his win in New Hampshire. He promised the originating bank that if he didn’t come within 10% of winning, he would re-enter the federal finance system, giving them a secured interest in … Read more
Impeach This…
The weekly Tucson ‘Honk to Impeach’ rally will be taking place this Monday afternoon: Monday @ 4:30 to 5:30 pmNew Location: Corner of Ft. Lowell and Campbell (SE Corner, i.e. Walgreens) Bring your own signs or use one of the many available. Suggested messages:HONK TO IMPEACH! PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONCALL TO IMPEACH! CALL Rep. Giffords 881-3588.
Wildflowers are Busting Out All Over
by David Safier It’s wildflower time, and if you want to know where they’re blooming, as well as why and how, first go to the Arizona State Parks’ Ranger Cam page, then to the Parks’ Wildflower Information page. The photo of wildflowers at Picacho Peak was taken Monday, February 18. Some information tidbits: The fall … Read more
More on ELL Funding
by David Safier From the article, English cost going to high court, presented without comment. (For more on this issue, see yesterday’s post, ELL Funding Revisited) The amount of money Arizona taxpayers have to spend to teach English will be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. The top Republican legislative leaders said Saturday that they … Read more
Notable Media on RenziGate as of 2/23
Here are the latest developments in Dick Renzi’s indictment: The AZ Republic calls on Dick to resign •"Leave, Mr. Renzi" During investigation McCain defended Dick • "McCain In Oct. 2006: Renzi Has ‘Tenacity, Honesty And Integrity Beyond Reproach’" Minority Leader Boehner wants Dick’s resignation • "Boehner Urges Renzi to ‘Seriously consider’ Stepping Down" If Dick … Read more
