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A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
No matter where you go, there you are.
— Buckaroo Banzai
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Domestic Registry a Good Idea
Pittsburgh City Councilman Bruce Kraus has introduced a proposal to City Council that would take a step toward getting the State out of the marriage business by setting up a "domestic registry".
Penguins? *Yawn*
Am I the only Pittsburgher who doesn't give a flying fart about the Pens?
Come to think of it, I'm not sure I care much for any team, or any sport for that matter. With each passing year I find it harder to get excited about watching people get paid too much to play games. I'd […]
2008 Run for Their Health 5K
Thisentryis part 2 of 4 in the series 2008 RunningOn April 12, I participated in the Run for Their Health 5K in Schenley Park. Formerly called the Run With HAART, this race is hosted by Pitt medical school students and benefits Kenyan children with HIV/AIDS.
As in Just a Short Run Half Marathon, I wasn't was […]
How I Spent My PA Primary Day
How did you spend PA primary day? I spent it at Firehouse #4 in Munhall, PA, handing out literature for Ron Paul delegates.
Pennsylvania Primaries
Everyone gets to vote for the candidate that they want in a primary, but the delegates you elect are the ones who get to actually vote for a presidential candidate in the national conventions. They also get to vote on their parties' platforms, so even if their candidate isn't nominated for president, a delegation can […]
