Monthly Archives: November 2008

Barack Obama Elected President

Posted on November 4, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Barack Obama, making history and re-writing the electoral map, defeated John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States. Senator McCain has just offered a gracious concession, and Obama is poised to speak in front of a … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate Kerry Crushes Beatty

Posted on November 4, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator John Kerry cruised to victory today in Massachusetts, winning about 66 percent of the vote in his matchup with Republican Jeff Beatty. From the Boston Globe: Four years after coming up short in his bid for the presidency, John … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Ballot Questions: Question 1 defeated

Posted on November 4, 2008 by billmanzi

Massachusetts voters defeated question 1 today, ending the quest to abolish the state income tax. The A.P. called the election at 8:45 p.m., according to Boston.com. From Boston.com The Coalition for Our Communities, which led the opposition to Question 1, … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for Results

Posted on November 4, 2008 by billmanzi

MSNBC will post results on this newfangled electoral map posted here. We will also post Methuen results as soon as they come in. Lets get ready to rumble! Notables so far: Jeanne Shaheen defeats John Sununu in New Hampshire, and … Continue reading →

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On Election Day Grim Economic News

Posted on November 4, 2008 by billmanzi

As we prepare to elect a new President today the magnitude of the job facing that person is becoming clearer by the day. Circuit City, one of the nations largest electronics retailers, announced plans to shutter 155 stores and lay … Continue reading →

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I.O.U.S.A the Movie (shortened version)

Posted on November 3, 2008 by billmanzi

I have not seen the full version myself, but the Peterson Foundation has just released a shorter version, suitable for blogspace. As we all argue about which segment of society is entitled to tax breaks I read a line in … Continue reading →

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Manzi at Fault Again

Posted on November 2, 2008 by billmanzi

Yes the election has not occurred yet, but I am already being blamed for the potential loss by the Democratic ticket. Whoever you support lets get out there and vote! http://s3.moveon.org/swf/embed.swf

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Methuen Electronic Recycling Day

Posted on November 2, 2008 by billmanzi

CITY ANNOUNCES ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT Mayor Encourages Citizens & Business to Recycle Old Computers The City of Methuen will be sponsoring an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, November 8th from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the transfer station on … Continue reading →

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Robert Frost Documents Displayed

Posted on November 2, 2008 by billmanzi

RARE ROBERT FROST DOCUMENT DISPLAYED FOR THE FIRST TIME Robert Frost’s 1893 Attendance Register Was Displayed At Frost Festival A one of a kind Methuen school attendance register, hand inscribed by legendary poet and former Methuen resident Robert Frost, was … Continue reading →

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McCain makes a stand in PA

Posted on November 1, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator John McCain and his supporters are making a big push in Pennsylvania, which stands just about alone as a tradionally blue state that may be in play. McCain has centered much of his hope on a win in PA … Continue reading →

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