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Rod Impeached

Posted on January 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached by the Illinois House yesterday, bringing him one step closer to being evicted from office. Blagojevich responded with a press conference that was a bit rambling, but during which he threw down the gauntlet … Continue reading →

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Obama, Deficits, and Entitlements

Posted on January 8, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama has named Nancy Killefer to the newly created post of “Chief Performance Officer” in the Office of Management and Budget. This appointment comes on the heels of some new deficit numbers that appear to be shocking even … Continue reading →

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Sanjay Gupta to be Named Surgeon General

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama will name CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta as United States Surgeon General. From the Washington Post: America’s most famous television surgeon, Sanjay Gupta, is poised to take his black bag and microphone to the White House as … Continue reading →

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Methuen Music for New Years

Posted on January 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Here is more Steve Marvin, performing with the Artie Barsamian Band at our Greycourt Concert Series, performing “Fly Me to the Moon”. Great stuff from Steve and Artie!

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An unsustainable path

Posted on December 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Recent columns in the Washington Post and the New York Times point to something that has been discussed on this blog for some time, including the pre-meltdown period. And that is the just about insane economic ideas that have pushed … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tourney Heats Up

Posted on December 30, 2008 by billmanzi

In the Greater Lawrence Boys Basketball Christmas Tournament Methuen defeated Greater Lawrence Regional by a 59-50 score. Methuen controlled the tempo and withstood some late pressure from the Reggies to chalk up the win. In a highly anticipated matchup State … Continue reading →

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Caroline Steps out (Gingerly)

Posted on December 28, 2008 by billmanzi

Caroline Kennedy, taking increasing flak from within New York’s Democratic establishment, has started to interact a little bit more with the media, granting the Associated Press and the New York Times interviews. This clip from MSNBC has some highlights. Kennedy … Continue reading →

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Merrimack Valley Christmas Tournament

Posted on December 27, 2008 by billmanzi

I did not have a chance to make it to the first day of the Boys Basketball Christmas Tourney being played this year in Lawrence, but I am sure there was some great basketball played. Methuen lost to the undefeated … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to All

Posted on December 25, 2008 by billmanzi

Merry Christmas to all. I have included one of my favorite pop Christmas tunes from the Bare Naked Ladies, with Sarah Maclachlan. Enjoy the holiday! christmas-bare-naked-ladies-sarah-mclachlan-god-rest-ye-merry-gentlemen

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Answering the boo birds

Posted on December 24, 2008 by billmanzi

The comment section over at the Eagle Tribune is a very popular section of their online edition, with folks given a chance to comment on the story of the day and mix in praise and criticism of public officials and … Continue reading →

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