Monthly Archives: April 2009

Behrens Suggestions to Nye Democrats

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Featheriver

Margery Kay Behrens is a very active Nye County Democrat. I don’t know when she finds time to sleep, she’s everywhere, particularly on Facebook. And she is a fountain of good information and advice and suggestions for Nye County Democrats … Continue reading →

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Recent Congressional Votes of Nevada Representatives

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Featheriver

Recent Senate Votes   Confirmation of Christopher R. Hill to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq – Vote Confirmed (73-23, 3 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed Christopher Hill to be the Ambassador to Iraq. Sen. John Ensign voted NO……send … Continue reading →

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Help for Nye Dems? Arlen Specter Turns Democrat

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Featheriver

Pennsylvania Republican Senator Arlen Specter to change to Democratic Party. That, when Al Franken finally gets into the Senate, will bring Senator Harry Reid’s total to 60, which means the Republicans can no longer filibuster. Big boost to Democratic Party’s … Continue reading →

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Sponsor and Help an Executive

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Featheriver

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Which Search Engine Do You Use?

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Featheriver

We all use search engines looking for information on the Internet. There are a number of them. They get rated just like TV programs are rated. The top three are Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft/Windows Live. The overall search market grew … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County’s Energy Efficiency Program

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Featheriver

Just read a tweet from Paul Reeves which, in turn, provided me a link to the Sonoma Press Democrat in California. Looks like Sonoma is far ahead of Nye County. Property owners in Sonoma County will be able to borrow … Continue reading →

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Obama’s performance has strong approval

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Featheriver

In a Washington Post-ABC News poll shows President Barack Obama’s first 100 days as President has strong approval from the American public. [MSNBC] What surprises me is “About half of all Americans, and 52 percent of independents, said there are … Continue reading →

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Some days it doesn’t pay to get out of bed

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Featheriver

A pregnant woman was hit by a car while fleeing from a bear. She sustained minor injuries.[MSNBC] http://nyenevada.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss

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Olbermann challenges Sean Hannity of FOX on Waterboarding

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Featheriver

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Keith Olbermann, of Countdown on MSNBC, offered to put Olbermann’s money where Hannity’s mouth is. Olbermann followed up his challenge to Hannity on DailyKos. Using Dr. Albert Sabin’s … Continue reading →

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Cindy Trigg announces candidacy for District #2

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Featheriver

CINDY OLIVAS TRIGG TO ANNOUNCE CAMPAIGN FOR CONGRESS Democrat and Douglas County School Board President Cindy Olivas Trigg will be announcing her campaign for U.S. Congress on Friday, April 24 at 7pm at the Agave Restaurant in Reno.  All members … Continue reading →

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