Author Archives: Mel Green

The Daily Tweets 2011-02-21: Libya

Posted on Mon, 21 February 2011 by Mel Green

Anthony Rollins case has now been in the hands of the jury for a full week. Wow. Wonder why it’s taking them so long to decide? #fb # Salon.com: A chronology of events in Libya (h/t @MariKurisato) http://bit.ly/e3aodp #fb # … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2011-02-19: UA Regents ban sexual orientation discrimination

Posted on Sat, 19 February 2011 by Mel Green

University of Alaska poised to ban sexual orientation discrimination. Excellent reporting by ADN’s Sean Cockerham. http://bit.ly/giubkH #fb # After 20 yrs as University of Alaska staff, it’s good to know I & other LGBT staff/faculty/students no longer need fear discrimination. … Continue reading →

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Dog Whisperer needed

Posted on Tue, 15 February 2011 by Mel Green

Last night my friend Marcia’s dog Kimmee was attacked — for the second time — by the two dogs of a neglectful, irresponsible neighbor. And I’m pissed.

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Rollins trial, day 12: Jury hears closing arguments

Posted on Tue, 15 February 2011 by Mel Green

My tweets today were a mix of Rollins trial & Valentine’s Day.  Today in Anchorage Superior Court, closing arguments were heard in the case, and then it went to the jury.  We might hear a verdict as early as Tuesday.  … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 11: Rollins claims he’s a sinner, but not a rapist

Posted on Fri, 11 February 2011 by Mel Green

Today in court, cross-examination of Anthony Rollins, the former Anchorage Police Department officer accused of serial rape while on the job, concluded. Rollins continued to claim that any sexual contact he had with alleged victims was consensual in nature. Rther … Continue reading →

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OzDust

Posted on Thu, 10 February 2011 by Mel Green

We saw this license plate outside Sugarspoon when we went out writing on Tuesday.  I have no idea what the car owner intended with this vanity plate, but for me it’s a reminder to upload more of my Australia photos … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 10: Rollins takes the stand

Posted on Thu, 10 February 2011 by Mel Green

Wednesday, February 9  at the trial of Anthony Rollins: before a packed courtroom, the ex-Anchorage Police Department officer accused of serial rape while on-duty took the stand in his own defense. Cross-examination by the prosecution is expected to resume on … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 9: State rests its case, defense calls first witnesses

Posted on Tue, 8 February 2011 by Mel Green

Once again the trial of Anthony Rollins — the former Anchorage Police Department cop accused of serial rape — was livetweeted by Grace Jang and photographer Ken Fankhauser of KTVA Channel 11 News. Once again, I didn’t do much retweeting, … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 8: State calls Internal Affairs investigator

Posted on Mon, 7 February 2011 by Mel Green

Once again the trial of Anthony Rollins, the former Anchorage Police Department cop accused of serial rape — was livetweeted by Grace Jang and photographer Ken Fankhauser of KTVA Channel 11 News. Once again, I didn’t do much retweeting, so … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2011-02-06: Ignoring the Stuporbowl

Posted on Sun, 6 February 2011 by Mel Green

A lot of people love the Superbowl.  I don’t.  I think it’s boring (much as I feel about American football in general).  So instead I went out writing, thus leaving the TV free for my kid’s girlfriend, who likes the … Continue reading →

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