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11.05.08

Presidents
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I'm still trying to process everything several hours after-the-fact. I was challenged on the job last night covering people at the county Democratic and Republican headquarters as they watched the results come in. As a journalist I have to stay unbiased and ot let emotions get in the way... but being in the middle of Republican headquarters as even FOX News called the election for Obama? That was tough. I know I post a lot of Obama links here... but like I mentioned in my recent post, I don't care who you vote for as long as you do it smartly. I ...
11.05.08

Obama Access
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I wonder if I sent this photo to Obama if he would autograph it. Maybe I should autograph it and send a copy to him... It's hard to believe that a relatively short time ago (26 months) it was pretty easy to get this close to the man that was just elected to the White House. I've photographed Obama three times throughout the past few years and things have definitely changed a bit when it comes to access. One time, I saw him in Mattoon and was able to shoot some stuff behind the scenes as he waited to speak. I wish ...
11.05.08

Dog People
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Its official. Mal and I are those crazy people that dress up their pets. You have to admit that Oscar looks pretty cute in his new sweater... I'd try to put the cat into something, but I'd probably have to use a few sick days after having the eyeballs clawed out of my skull.
11.04.08

80 Points
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I don't think I've seen an 80-point font size on Web site in a long time... maybe ever. I'm not counting MySpace pages for that person who thinks they are a web designer because they can make their giant scrolling text blink with lots of flashy animated clip-art graphics. The NY Times site pulled out the giant font after Obama's win over McCain. Ok... I know I'm a nerd. But big headlines done right make me all excited.
11.04.08

McCain on SNL
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Killing a few minutes before election-night mayhem starts in the newsroom... McCain's opening on SNL was pretty freaking hilarious. Thought I'd post it since it might be the last time we see him smile on TV for a while.
11.04.08

Go vote
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The polls in Illinois open in a little more six hours. Don't forget to vote. If you live in Illinois you'll have the choice between Charles Baldwin, Bob Barr, John McCain, Cynthia McKinney, Ralph Nader, Barack Obama and John Polachek. I'll admit it. Sometimes I get riled up talking about issues... but what makes me really angry is when people get so passionate about one candidate without knowing anything about the issues. Some of my friends and co-workers, who will remain nameless, will get all up-in-arms and start reciting the same vague talking points their candidate uses on the campaign trail... but ...
10.28.08

Check out Michigan…
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I love CNN's "magic map," but I think SNL's Weekend Update Mega-Pixel Giant Touch Map is a lot more fun. "Check out Michigan. I can make it bounce"
10.24.08

Ferrell and Fey on SNL-Thursday
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I forgot how great Will Ferrell's George W. Bush impression was... I don't like the fact that they still call this new Thursay night thing "Saturday Night Live," but "Weekend Update" is usually my favorite part of the show so I still watch it. Tonight's opening was great... I especially liked the "bummer-free zone" line. Will Ferrell's Bush meets Fey's Palin on 'SNL' (Associated Press)
10.22.08

Snowangel
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While walking back to the photo tent under the stands at Memorial Stadium after the Illinois game Saturday night Rick suggested I do a snowangel in the endzone for a fun photo. Sounded like a good idea at the time, but I'm still pulling black rubber pellets out of my pockets, shoes, jacket, etc. Oh well... I got a new Facebook photo out of it.
10.20.08

Palin on SNL
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Umm... so this was freaking hilarious. Watch it. Now. Some of my favorite lines from Poehler's rap: Can I get a 'what what' from the senior section I'm Jeremiah Wright cause tonight I'm the preacha In Wasilla we just chill baby chilla // but when I see oil let's drill baby drilla All the mavericks in the house put your hands up // All the plumbers in the house pull your pants up (See the lyrics for the whole thing at About.com)

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