Month: April 2006

A writer for the DMN suggests a possible bid by Texas Gov. Rick “McDreamy” Perry or Hutchison for VP in 2008.

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry had very different messages about federal spending in recent appearances before two very different groups.
To Senate budget writers in Washington, he pleaded for $2 billion to compensate the state for hurricane relief.
Four days later, Mr. Perry drew cheers from a Republican gathering in Tennessee when he lambasted big-spending government where “deficits explode, entitlement programs take over.”
His appearances point up the dual strategies of a governor who insists he’s focused on Texas as he approaches re-election while allies work to burnish his national credentials as a potential vice presidential nominee.
The out-of-state events not only have heightened his profile but they also have created behind-the-scenes tension with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s backers. They see her as a more likely choice for vice president on a GOP ticket in 2008.

With a 11-1 win over Fastonal (sp?) last night our softball team has guaranteed a winning record (.500) for the spring season.
There are four games left, including one double header so whether we win or lose the rest of the season, we have a winning season.
As a small sidenote I went 3 for 3 last night with 2 RBI’s. Can’t complain about that.
Anyways come on out and enjoy the remainder of the season.

DMN columnist Steve Blow talks about the media’s bias today in his column. Be sure to read it. It seems as though it doesn’t matter which side of the aisle you’re on, it seems everyone wants to believe the media is out to get them – and it’s a little far-fetched at times.

I was startled the other day to realize: I’m a Jew. And a Gypsy. An Irish immigrant. A lawyer, too.
Granted, I haven’t taken nearly as much grief as those others. But like all of them before, it’s now my turn to be a scapegoat. A whipping boy. A convenient enemy.
You see, I’m a member of the hated mainstream media.
Now, if the term “mainstream media” doesn’t automatically make your lip curl, then you haven’t been indoctrinated by the political fringes. But trust me, it’s no compliment to be “mainstream” these days.

Dallas’ Global Night Commute will be at Pegasus Plaza – Main St at Akard, Dallas.
This 16000 square foot, $3 million plaza was built with assistance from the actress Greer Garson, a Dallas resident. A fountain and nine granite boulders bearing the names of the Greek muses mark this plaza. The Red Flying Horse, Pegasus, was restored and relit for the year 2000 and placed atop the Magnolia Hotel at 1401 Commerce Street downtown.

Event Details:

7 p.m.: Arrive to their designated location that was listed on the website by means of walking and/or public transportation. If that is unfeasible, then participants should drive to a destination nearby and walk over.

7 to 9 p.m.: Find event staff and get a packet with instructions for the night. That packet will give instructions for a letter writing campaign to respective senators, as well as provide a prompt in an art project to express the individual voice in a creative way. Individual photos will be taken of the participants at the event to be used in these art projects. These personal expressions will be compiled and used for a book that will express what this night is about.

9 p.m.: There will be filming/photographs taken of all the participants standing in front of one sign that will express part of a message to send to the world. This statement, combined with the statements from the other cities signs, will be part of a larger message which will come together and show the unity of the event throughout the world in the final movie, as well as other pieces of Invisible Children media.

10 p.m.: Once people finish writing their letters we ask that they enjoy the evening in the company of strangers with hearts as big as theirs. We encourage people to spend time with their friends, meet new people who are actively pursuing the resolution of the war in northern Uganda. 6am: At sun up, another group photo will be taken around the sign, due to the lighting at that time.

7 a.m.: People will begin to leave the area and a clean up crew will start clearing the area. Designated areas are expected to be left exactly as people found them.
* Note: There will be filming and photography throughout the event.

What to bring? Sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight and any art supplies that they may want to use/share in the making of the art project (i.e. pens, markers, crayons, glue, etc.).

To find out more about Invisible Children Inc. or the Global Night Commute check our website at www.invisiblechildren.com. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at
globalnightcommute@invisiblechildren.com or at (619) 631-0362.

From the Dallas Global Night Commute team:

PLEASE READ!
There have been MANY of you asking us about the location.
Here’s the deal. We have a location but we can’t tell you where it is until we have the permit in our hands. The city has been very dificult to work with in this situation.
I can tell you that it is in downtown Dallas in a very safe part of the town and for those of you who are concerned with safety, we’re most likely going to get courtesy officers to watch out for the group.
We’ve also gotten a lot of people (parents) asking about this and my responce to you all is COME TOO!!! This is by no means solely for young adults and teenagers.
We want everyone there from toddlers to senior citizens.
If you have any further questions or comments, please send us a message or call the offices in San Diego, the number is on the invisible children website
www.invisiblechildren.com
Also, you HAVE to sign up online. It’s crucial you do this so that the government can see the numbers and know how many of us care about this.
www.invisiblechildren.com/
themovement/globalnightcommute
Thanks and God Bless

As a reminder, Phil and I will be making the walk from Waxahachie that day, so anyone who wants to join us, come along. We’d love to have your company.