Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-20

Posted on Wed, 19 August 2009 by Mel Green

Slept in, leisurely bfast post-earthquake, finished Cherryh book, now prepping apt to receive new couch. # Couch now being delivered. Yay! # Powered by Twitter Tools

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My new couch

Posted on Wed, 19 August 2009 by Mel Green

But first the old one.  Here’s my cat Väinämönen (but you can call him Vai) enjoying my old couch on its last day. He doesn’t agree that there’s any need for a new couch. This one suits him just fine, … Continue reading →

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There is more to life than Real Life

Posted on Wed, 19 August 2009 by Mel Green

Hence, I will take time out from political stuff that this blog is supposedly not primarily about to begin with, to enjoy some high-quality Fake Life, in the form of this fine new video from The Guild.  Here in cyberspace … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-18

Posted on Tue, 18 August 2009 by Mel Green

@jdubinak My pleasure! and you're right about Brian Hutton being a terrific person too. in reply to jdubinak # RT: @tonei: KTVA is asking "Do you agree with Mayor Sullivan's veto?" Unscientific, but visit, click NO, and RT. http://ktva.com #anclgbt … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-18: Dan Sullivan vetoes equal rights

Posted on Mon, 17 August 2009 by Mel Green

See more photos of the protest of Sullivan’s veto in the post Protesting the veto: Photos. Entirely sickened by the hatred attempting to disguise itself as Christianity pervading the political world. Esp. in Anchorage. Prevo #fail # RT: @okiave: Anchorage: … Continue reading →

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Protesting the veto: Photos

Posted on Mon, 17 August 2009 by Mel Green

Following Mayor Dan Sullivan’s veto of the Anchorage equal rights ordinance earlier today, a protest was spontaneously organized via Facebook, Twitter, and announcements on pro-ordinance blogs.  It was set to begin at City Hall at 5:00 PM — which was … Continue reading →

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The veto

Posted on Mon, 17 August 2009 by Mel Green

As is written in Anchorage Municipal Code 5.10.010: The public policy of the municipality is declared to be equal opportunity for all persons. By his veto of AO 2009-64, Mayor Dan Sullivan has just revised that policy, as follows: Some … Continue reading →

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My letter to Mayor Sullivan: Please let AO 64 stand

Posted on Mon, 17 August 2009 by Mel Green

Today’s the day that Mayor Dan Sullivan is expected to announce whether or not he’ll veto the Anchorage equal rights ordinance AO 2009-64 passed last Tuesday by the Anchorage Assembly.  Here’s the letter I sent him urging him to let … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-15

Posted on Sat, 15 August 2009 by Mel Green

Finally loading soundtrack to Battlestar Galactica Season 4 to iTunes/iPod… & listening too. Gods Bear McCreary does frakkin’ great music. # Powered by Twitter Tools

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The Daily Tweets, 2009-08-14

Posted on Fri, 14 August 2009 by Mel Green

Best pie chart I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen (& created) a lot of ’em. (Toni: you need to take a look!) http://bit.ly/mxeFA # Even Fridays can be sucky. Especially when there’s no coffee. # Wow. Second time someone’s included … Continue reading →

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