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Author Archives: billmanzi
Review of Ike’s Gamble by Michael Doran
Ike’s Gamble: America’s Rise to Dominance in the Middle East by Michael Doran My rating: 4 of 5 stars A very good book, with a strong point of view that some think still has relevance in todays Middle East. Doran … Continue reading
One Last Change to Electoral Map
I have made one change to my prior map, switching New Hampshire from red to blue. Some new polling, and the doubts I expressed in my last post, have brought me to the change. I made a technical change to … Continue reading
The 2016 Electoral Map (Ted Panos Edition)
After plenty of trash talking I have gotten Ted Panos of 980 WCAP to send along his electoral map, with a wager of $100 being made (donated to the Megan House.) I look forward to having Ted make that donation … Continue reading
Chris Herren in Seabrook Today- Katie Duffey Periscope
We had Katie Duffey, Recreation Director for Seabrook, come in to do a Periscope on the Chris Herren event today in Seabrook. Thanks to Katie for bringing the Herren event, and the powerful anti-drug message it presents, to Seabrook. Looking … Continue reading
Welcome to Seabrook Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union
It was a beautiful day yesterday for the Grand Opening of the Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union’s newest branch in Seabrook. Our thanks to Peter Matthews and his team for the investment in Seabrook, which has brought a new and … Continue reading
The New Electoral Map Mid September Edition
With the Presidential race taking some twists and turns since Labor Day I thought it was time to put up a new map, and take a look at the race after Hillary Clinton had arguably her worst stretch since the … Continue reading
Review of the “When the Tea Party Came to Town” by Robert Draper
When the Tea Party Came to Town: Inside the U.S. House of Representatives’ Most Combative, Dysfunctional, and Infuriating Term in Modern History by Robert Draper My rating: 4 of 5 stars I caught a good sale at Amazon, so I … Continue reading
Review of Give Em Hell by Terry Golway
Give ’em Hell: The Tumultuous Years of Harry Truman’s Presidency, in His Own Words and Voice [With CD (Audio)] by Terry Golway My rating: 4 of 5 stars Got the book as a gift, and it was a very pleasant … Continue reading
Seabrook Fire Department Recognition
The Seabrook Board of Selectmen, at their July meeting, recognized the Seabrook Fire Department for their outstanding work dealing with a major fire at Seabrook Beach. This fire required response from many surrounding communities, and for that mutual aid we … Continue reading
