Image via WikipediaThings are buzzing today over at Mississippi Atheists. I am focusing my efforts there on mobilizing the small reality-based community in our state to oppose House Bill 25, the latest effort in our state to affix disclaimers attacking evolution on science textbooks. If passed, this bill would require the following text to be attached to any textbook in which evolution is discusse
By Deborah Rogers After Mom died, Dad and I took a trip together every summer. Just the two of us, father and daughter. This was especially meaningful because Dad was aging and we lived two thousand miles apart - so a week with Dad, undistracted from other family members or from work was a treat.Our first destination was a cruise up the Mississippi. We boarded the steamboat in St. Louis and notic
A bus stops and two Italian men get on. They seat themselves, and engage in animated conversation. The lady sitting behind them ignores their conversation at first, but she listens in horror as one of the men says the following: "Emma come first. Den I come. Two asses, dey come together. I come again. Two asses, dey come together again. I come again and pee twice. Then I come once-a more.""You fou
Hurricane Katrina was our nation’s worst natural disaster – referred to as the “100 Year Storm”. It destroyed 64,000 homes and 47,000 rental units. But it also may have provided us with one of the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime.
Prior to hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Gulf Coast real estate market was showing significant strength [...]
While surfing around I ran into a pearl, this documentary about Mississippi Fred McDowell directed by Christian Garrison for The University of Mississippi I'm not certain I did the right thing: embedding the video gave a terribly slow buffering and the video was impossible to see, so I downloaded it and uploaded it again on YouTube. There sh...
While surfing around I ran into a pearl, this documentary about Mississippi Fred McDowell directed by Christian Garrison for The University of Mississippi I'm not certain I did the right thing: embedding the video gave a terribly slow buffering and the video was impossible to see, so I downloaded it and uploaded it again on YouTube. There sh...
When I decided to participate in Blog Action Day 2008 and join thousands of other bloggers designating today to discuss poverty and meaningful ways to combat it...I knew I wouldn't have to go beyond my home state to explore the harsh reality of poverty in America.Mississippi ranks 49th in per capita income ($24,925). Connecticut ranked No. 1 with $47,519, and Louisiana was 50th with $24,592. The n
We return soon to the grand old city on the bluff, Natchez
to feature the b&b gem Linden.
Not many stately mansions in the area have such a rich history. The
doorway was the inspiration for Tara in the movie Gone with the Wind.
Our veteran writer Tommy Ford will cover the unique aspects of this
antebellum home that dates to 1800.Along the
Image via WikipediaI always look forward to Oliver's posts on Mississippi Atheists about visiting various Christian churches in Mississippi. It often seems that he is an anthropologist of sorts entering a very strange environment and emerging to tell us about it. I couldn't do it, but I'm glad he does. For the latest post in his "Nonbeliever in church" series, Oliver accepted an e-mailed invitatio
BREAD RECIPES : MISSISSIPPI CORNBREAD ROBERTServings : 6RECIPES Ingredients :2 c Stoneground white cornmeal 2 Large eggs1 ts Baking soda 2 c Buttermilk1 ts Salt 1/3 c Bacon drippings or CriscoRECIPES Instructions : Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place bacon drippings or Crisco in 9-inch cast iron skillet. Heat skillet in oven until fat i
Comencé a escribir esta entrada ayer pero, al no poder subir los temas que quería desde el goear, la dejé pendiente. Sin embargo, estas manazas algo equivocado debieron hacer y quedó publicada contra mi voluntad.
Me di cuenta porque repasando el blog al rato vi que Il Cavaliere me había dejado un comentario, algo de lo [...]
Barack Obama and John McCain had what will be the first of three debates on Friday night. That is if John McCain will commit to the other two. A CBS News poll found that after the debate 40 percent of the uncommitted viewers in their poll thought Obama had won, compared to 22 percent for John McCain. 38 percent thought it was a draw. 68 percent of those voters thought Obama would make the right
Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record. The records in HABS/HAER were created for the U.S. Government and are considered to be in the public domain. The Library of Congress is not aware of any U.S. copyright protection (see Title 17 U.S.C.) or any other restrictions in the HABS/HAER materials.University of Mississippi, Geology Building, University Circle, Oxford, L
State Representative. Brandon Jones, (D) has submitted legislation aimed at changing the way pardons are granted in the state. The first would make it impossible for a governor to grant pardons or reprieves to those convicted of murder or capital murder. The second would require governors to (1) hold public hearings on clemency decisions where the crime occurred and (2) contact the district attorn
North Mississippi Allstars - Hernando - 2008 (94.68 MB) -torrent-7mo disco destudio destos músicos procedentes de Hernando, Mississippi en 1996. Vuelven a la carga con tamaño disco (ya lo venían haciendo muy bien hace 5 años) q cuenta en sus filas temas de blues rock, rock and roll y jam (improvisaciones de buena calidad). Conformado por los hermanos Luther(Voz-guitarra) - Cody Dickinson(teba-
Digg This!If you're in the area and are a blues lover, join the thousands that travel from near and far to enjoy the blues...Mississippi style September 20th. The 31st annual Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival is set for this upcoming weekend. The blues is deeply rooted in the history of the Mississippi Delta and is loved by millions world-wide.Although, I am not a big fan of the blues,
Here are pictures of the flooding infront of the Hard rock Csino in
Biloxi and the beach area taken a few days ago when my husband and
I were on vacation. The side effects of Ike. Sandy G. Canada.
Footage of Tynisha Keli checked in from the Jackson, Mississippi airport on August 8th has been posted at her YouTube channel, with the R&B singer's crew making fun of her accent and how she says "heart attack." Watch it below.
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Although you may not have heard much about Bay St. Louis during Hurricane Katrina, it too was ravaged by the storm. As the city continues to pick up the pieces, AT&T has announced that it may be going head-to-head with Mediacom by offering up its U-verse TV service in the area. This isn’t [...]
The Mississippi Gulf Coast residents are resilient and are making a
quick and steady comeback. I got a recent update from Vincent Creel,
Public Affairs Manager for the City of Biloxi on all the positive things
happening. Tourists are welcome to explore the many attractions that
have now reopened.The area holds a special charm and attraction to
me. I spent
The Mississippi Gulf Coast residents are resilient and are making a
quick and steady comeback. I got a recent update from Vincent Creel,
Public Affairs Manager for the City of Biloxi on all the positive things
happening. Tourists are welcome to explore the many attractions that
have now reopened.The area holds a special charm and attraction to
me. I spent
Rep. Brandon Jones is putting together with an aim at restricting the governor's power to pardon, commute or suspend sentences, but The Mississippi Press reports "the Pascagoula Democrat has apparently drawn no support from fellow local lawmakers." Sen. Tommy Moffatt says such decisions are "the governor's constitutional right." Rep. Frank Hamilton says clemency is "one of the executive powers the
The Newton Record has provided the responses of Governor Haley Barbour to reporters at a fair. The exchange included this:Press: What about pardoning Michael David Graham, what about the family, should there have been some contact?Barbour: There was. Fordice pardoned or suspended sentences for about 32 people, a large number of trustees that worked at the mansion. Musgrove about twenty six, includ
The Sun Herald reports State Representative Brandon Jones (D) has informed Gov. Haley Barbour (R) that "people in his legislative district are 'on fire' about the release of convicted killer Michael David Graham." Jones is also drafting legislation to deal with what he sees as a clemency problem in the State.One [bill] would be to change the constitutional authority of the governor and restrict hi
There aren't many interesting things about Mississippi. We generally lead the nation in all the crappy stuff (obesity, illiteracy, unemployment, teen pregnancy) and fall to the bottom of the charts on the good stuff. Nevertheless, the Grand Ole State of Mississippi has produced some pretty great folks over the years - Oprah Winfrey, Walter Payton, Jerry Rice,Brett Favre, Anderson Cooper, Elvis Pre
It’s a buyer’s market for all sorts of condos right now, but prices seem to be firming up a bit. If you read anything at all about future projections of demographics, you will realize quickly, that single or two person dwelling units will be the big wave of the future. Aging baby boomers [...]
Inmate Endorses Obama Before ExecutionBishop's final words were:"God bless America. It has been great living here. That's all."Before he died Wednesday evening, death row inmate Dale Leo Bishop apologized to his victim's family, thanked America and urged people to vote for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. "For those who oppose the death penalty and want to see it end, our best bet i
When I was helping out after Hurricane Rita in Mississippi, I got to experience, first hand, southern hospitality and also the gateway to obesity, down home southern cooking. The only thing that saved me from coming back from that trip 25 pounds heavier was the fact that this high altitude, low humidity Colorado guy was [...]
The Clarion Ledger, which describes itself as "a longtime supporter of the enforcement of the death penalty in Mississippi" notes that the State is "preparing to extract the ultimate penalty from [Dale Leo] Bishop when it appears clear that Bishop did not commit the ultimate crime." The paper says "undisputed trial testimony" indicated Bishop "was not the man swinging the hammer that delivered the
Dale Leo Bishop, who is scheduled for execution Wednesday, had a clemency petition hand-delivered to Gov. Haley Barbour. It asks that the death sentence be commuted to life in prison without possibility of parole. A secondary request was made for the execution to be delayed so that Bishop could give his petition to the State Parole Board for its consideration. See story here.
There are of course many different types of bait you can use to catch Catfish on the Mississippi River. Consider for a minute what a Catfish might normally eat in this habitat. The choices are many; the Mississippi River contains a very diverse habitat of fish and other forage for a Catfish to [...]
The Mississippi Press reports there is much "community anger" as a result of Governor Haley Barbour's commutation of the life sentence of Michael David Graham, who was convicted of murder. Graham has served 19 years of his original sentence. But a spokesman for Barbour is declining comment saying, "We've released all of the information we are going to." A policeman who was once of the first to arr
Gov. Haley Barbour has commuted the life-sentence of Michael David Graham, who convicted of murdering his ex-wife in 1989. has had his sentence commuted by and will be released from prison Saturday. A spokesman for the Governor says:Historically, governors have reviewed cases like that of Michael Graham, whose conduct as a prisoner earned him the right to work as a trusty at the governor's mansion
Do you see it? I know your do. Look at the picture. There is 24.6 extra pounds in that picture that have attached themselves to me in such a sinful way, I’ll never be forgiven. Any yet, I don’t seem to really care. I mean, look at that picture again. Would you care? Didn’t think so.
I’ve seen several recipes for homemade marshmallow popping up in several areas of the b
Free Home Quotes - This is a great site for all Mississippi residents looking to get some home or auto insurance quotes...I have been using them for a long time and recommend this site to everyone I know..... Free Auto...
Toyota's got some changes and rearranges underway with its North American facilities to better serve the demands of the market. The biggest news is that Prius production will be coming Stateside, which will help unkink the supply pipeline, if not also lower costs. A new facility in Blue Springs, Mississippi is being readied for the battery-pack-mobile, though the location was initially meant to t
Washington – A federal grand jury in Jackson, Miss., returned a three-count indictment against Frank E. Melton, the mayor of Jackson, Miss., and his two bodyguards, Jackson police officers Michael Recio and Marcus Wright. The three men were charged in connection with a conspiracy to tear down a private home in Jackson and thereby violate the civil rights of the owner and resident of that home, a
The flow of water from the Mississippi River runs past the houses on Main Street (La Grange, Missouri). Residents of coastal areas in the states of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri feverishly preparing to survive the unprecedented flooding. Water continues to reside.
There is a new blues documentary coming out in the fall. Here's the info and the trailer: This timely road movie will explore the thriving underbelly of a dying American art form in the land where it began -- Mississippi."Planned as a weeklong journey through the birthplace of the blues, M for Mississippi seeks to capture the proverbial "real deal" in its home where it is most comfortable and aut
Rising waters burst through an overtaxed levee on the Mississippi River Tuesday, sending gushing torrents into an Illinois town as the sodden US midwest reels from days of epic flooding.
The levee break left Highway 34 at Gulfport, on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River, under water prompting officials to close a bridge to [...]
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GULFPORT, Ill. (AP) — The rising Mississippi River broke through a levee Tuesday, forcing authorities to rescue about a half-dozen people by helicopter, boat and four-wheeler as floodwaters moved south into Illinois and Missouri….
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The Mississippi State Bulldogs have come to the end of their four-year probation for violating NCAA rules.
The timing couldn’t be better for the Bulldogs, who posted a surprising 8-5 record last season that included a win in the Liberty Bowl.
The season reversed a losing trend for Mississippi State, who had suffered [...]
Here we go, again.Oprah and fitness guru, Bob Greene, are telling folks how to lose weight in a new way. And now, they're taking their diet tips to Oprah's home state of Mississippi, the fattest state in the country. One of out three Mississippians is considered obese. Yes, that is an alarming statistic, but how can Oprah claim to be a fitness and diet expert, after so many well-documented diet fa
Normally I write about gas prices, but during my vacation last week
we went to visit family and I was very moved by what I saw. My
wife's family lives in Ocean Springs, MS. During Hurricane Katrina
my wife's family luckily survived, however we waited three days
before we could even get any news about how they were. It was an
internet broadcast of footage taken from a helicopter showing the
devasta
ARLINGTON, VA: The Army National Guard is receiving new, front-line, state-of-the-art UH-72A helicopters, which will improve its capability to perform home security missions, disaster relief, search and rescue, medical evacuations, counterdrug and other vital missions. They will replace Vietnam-era helicopters in the current Army National Guard inventory. Formal presentation of the U.S. Army Natio
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Jamie-Lynn on the final stages of her pregnancy, the 17-year-old has been readying the new Mississippi home she shares with fiancé Casey Aldridge for the birth of their first child.
"They're very...
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Two bored casino dealers are waiting at the crap table. A very attractive blonde woman from Mississippi arrived and bet twenty thousand dollars ($20,000)on a single roll of the dice.She said, 'I hope you don't mind, but I feel much luckier when I play topless.'With that, she stripped to the waist; rolled the dice and yelled, 'Come on, Southern Girl needs new clothes!'As the dice bounced and came t
Two bored casino dealers are waiting at the crap table. A very attractive blonde woman from Mississippi arrived and bet twenty thousand dollars ($20,000)on a single roll of the dice.She said, 'I hope you don't mind, but I feel much luckier when I play topless.'With that, she stripped to the waist; rolled the dice and yelled, 'Come on, Southern Girl needs new clothes!'As the dice bounced and came t
Two bored casino dealers are waiting at the crap table. A very attractive blonde woman from Mississippi arrived and bet twenty thousand dollars ($20,000)on a single roll of the dice.She said, 'I hope you don't mind, but I feel much luckier when I play topless.'With that, she stripped to the waist; rolled the dice and yelled, 'Come on, Southern Girl needs new clothes!'As the dice bounced and came t
This is a recent photo of the new Toyota Plant in Blue Springs Mississippi. Rumors are that the plant opening has been pushed back to 2010 because top executives see a slow down in US Auto Sales.Car Sales in the US have changed in dynamics due to rising gas prices. Many factories are switching line workers from truck assembly plants to car assembly to meet increased demand in fuel effecient vehicl
I recently reported on Mississippi Atheists that a Christian flag was observed in the Rankin County Justice Court in Brandon, MS. I contacted a handful of atheists in the area to let them know about it and see if we could get some sort of documentation (e.g., photographic evidence). The ACLU of Mississippi and Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) have been contacted. It sounds like the FFRF agr
Jimmy Simmons (Chickasaw County Sheriff): "He knew exactly what he was doing. Anybody who seen that lady up there with a shoeprint still in the side of her face ... I can still see it like it was yesterday."Chris Epps (Department of Corrections Commissioner): "I used to be his case manager. So, I've been knowing him for a while. He's pretty serious now. He's not grinning like he was in October."Ea
2008 Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainability competition challenged 17 university teams from the U.S. and Canada to reengineer a Chevrolet Equinox that employs advanced powertrain technologies.Read more...
Amnesty International said in a statement today that there is "significant evidence" that Earl Wesley Berry "may have mental retardation." For that reason the organization is calling on Gov. Haley Barbour (R) to grant clemency and halt Berry's execution later today. Barbour indicated on Monday, however, that he will not do so. At the time of this posting, Berry is spending his final hours in a hol
While big sis Britney was splashing around in her bikini in Costa Rica this weekend, Jamie Lynn Spears and her fiancé Casey Aldridge were running errands in McComb, Mississippi. The couple did some shopping at Lowe’s and Sears before going through a car wash and stopping at McDonald’s. We all know those Spears girls love [...]
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I don't believe in crystal balls or tarot cards...but the fact that the Democrats have now won three congressional special elections in stronghold Republican districts doesn't bode well for the GOP in November. The most recent loss took place tonight in the solidly red 1st. district in the state of Mississippi.
Democrat Travis Childers won Tuesday's [...]
Mississippi Special Election - Travis Childers Wins Mississippi Special Election - Mississippi Special Election Results - Travis Childers Wins Special Election Results - The Mississippi Special Election results are in and Travis Childers wins a seat in the house...a huge win for the Democratic party in what has been historically a Republican-dominated district. The Mississippi Special Election re
We have witnessed tonight a momentous election with far-reaching implications for the country -- in Mississippi, where the Associated Press is projecting that Democrat Travis Childers has won the special election for the open GOP House seat.
While Childers attacked Davis for supporting trade deals the Democrat blamed for costing Mississippi jobs and for raising taxes as fees as mayor, the National Republican Congressional Committee sponsored a television ad tying Childers to Obama and the Democrats' 2004 presidential nominee, Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has set May 21 as the execution date for Earl Wesley Berry, who was convicted of kidnapping Mary Bounds from the parking lot of a church in 1987, beating her to death and dumping her body in the woods. Berry's October 2007 execution was halted by the United States Supreme Court just 19 minutes in advance. Attorneys say he is mentally retarded and request more time to
The following was posted on the HuckPAC blog this evening. Governor Huckabee is headed to Mississippi to support Greg Davis in the special election for Mississippi's 1st congressional District.Gov. Huckabee is headed to Mississippi to campaign for Greg Davis. A press release announcing event is below: Gov. Mike Huckabee to Campaign for Greg DavisMeet & Greet with Governor Mike Huckabee and Greg DavisMay 1, 2008– Former Presidential candidate and Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will be attending a “Meet and Greet” for Greg Davis, candidate for Congress in Mississippi’s 1st Congressional District. Governor Huckabee is in town to endorse Greg Davis and to ensure that the residents of the district come out and support Davis’ bid for Congress.With the special election runo
Established in 1878, Mississippi State University offers bachelor`s, master`s, educational specialist`s, and doctoral degree programs. The university has a diverse student population of more than...
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Gov. Haley Barbour (R) rejected Earl Wesley Berry’s request for a reprieve last fall. Now Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood has set an execution date for May 5. Berry was convicted for the brutal 1987 murder of Mary Boundsawyers and his lawyers are now seeking a stay of execution from the Governor. They argue Berry is mentally retarded and that he should be allowed to seek clemency from the governor one more time. See full article here.
By M.D. SpenserIt’s a mighty long way from Denmark to the Mississippi hill country. But if you think that’s far, consider the distance between Whitney Houston and Robert Belfour.But Morten Lunn, the lead singer of The Fried Okra Band, has covered both.A native Dane, like the other three members of the band, he came of age listening to what everybody else was listening to: Whitney Houston, Mich
Well it looks like the "old Rebel" is finally getting "hitched" .....you see this groom is just graduating as a doctor from the University of Mississippi, and their mascot, who he loves, is the "Old Rebel" .....so we are portraying a young groom as this white haired old character, complete with his stethoscope to signi
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The state of Mississippi is considering measures and tax breaks that would help keep Florida gamblers coming back to the state.
Mississippi is reacting to casino expansion by the Seminole Tribe and new Florida laws that will expand poker and greyhound racing in the state.
According to pokerpages.com:
This week, Florida’s poker expansion bill, sponsored by Senate Minority [...]
Mississippi has joined the growing list of states in which we have a relationship with a lawyer who is familiar with the (NFA) National Firearms Act's requirements relating to the formation of trusts to purchase Class 3 weapons. These include...
Portland Neighborhood with a Twist
Funky. Fresh. Offbeat. Hip.These are just a few of the terms used to describe the Historic Mississippi District area found in Portland, Oregon. Located in the Boise neighborhood, a.k.a. Boise Eliot, it has blossomed over the past few years from a run-down, “I don’t have a reason to go there” kind [...]
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STARKVILLE, Miss. – Mississippi State’s Ron Polk, the winningest baseball coach...
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Here's an interesting idea out of Mississippi. Axe poor performing superintendents as though they were...principals. This from the Daily Journal: Bill eyes school district leadersJACKSON - The House is expected to consider legislation that would allow superintendents, both appointed and elected, to be replaced if their school districts are low performers for two consecutive years...... "We're talking about the lowest performing school districts in a state that is the lowest performing in the country," state Superintendent Hank Bounds said in arguing in favor of the legislation in House committees.""At some point we have to say we are going to change directions. Perhaps that change should begin at the top." ...
Bring on the madness
Mississippi St. – 68, Florida – 59
After a very shaky start, the Gators (21-8, 8-6 Southeastern Conference) just couldn’t seem to find their rhythm and fell to the Mississippi State Bulldogs (20-8, 11-3) 68 – 59 last night at the O‘Connell Center.
The Gators were down by 12 points at the end [...]
I've been puzzled by the Mississippi exit polls which indicate that Republicans made up 13% of all the votes in the Democratic primary there, and 76% of them voted for Senator Clinton. This is a sharp reversal from most previous states, where Senator Obama captured the majority of Republican voters. Andrew Romano at Newsweek made this post trying to explain the vote. It shows that the Republican voters who voted for Senator Clinton tended to like her less then they liked Senator McCain - but they disliked Senator Obama even more. Of all Clinton Republican voters in Mississippi 94% said Obama did not inspire them, 89% said they would be dissatisfied if he were the nominee and 86% said that Obama was not trustworthy. The same numbers for Senator Clinton are 61%, 41% and 72% respe
The Superdelegate Roundup Spreadsheet has been updated with the Mississippi election results and other endorsement updates. Most of the numbers remain unchanged, although Senator Clinton's affirmer percentage has slipped a little bit more due to the resignation of Governor Spitzer in New York.
Democrat Barack Obama beat rival Hillary Clinton in Mississippi on Tuesday, giving him new momentum in their increasingly nasty presidential fight as they head into the next critical showdown in Pennsylvania in six weeks. The pledged delegates totals now are 1596 for Obama to 1484 for Hillary.read more | digg story
Obama continued his dominance in the southern states with a 61%-37% win over Hillary Clinton. With 99% reporting he added almost 100,000 votes to his popular vote lead and appears to have won 19 of the 33 delegates (which would net him 5 on Clinton).
Those trying to figure out a way that Hillary can somehow declare a popular vote victory were not likely considering the possibility that she would lose a state like Mississippi by 100K. To put it in perspective, the vote from yesterdays state nearly wipes out her popular vote victory from the much larger state of Texas. This should show you that it isn't just about winning states, but also about winning states big. Obama has been able to win several states by wide margins, while Clinton has struggled to find big wins.
I doubt we will hear
Following up on my recent post about Wesley Crawford, the brave high school freshman in Mississippi who is standing up against religious assemblies at his public school, I have learned that he is beginning to experience harassment and even threats from Christian extremists in his community. At Mississippi Atheists, we are calling on those in our state to e-mail Wesley and show their support. Now I'd like to cast the net even wider and ask you to consider doing the same, regardless of where you live.You can find Wesley's courageous letter to the Hattiesburg American newspaper here. His e-mail address is wesleycrawford@tds.net. Finally, I am including the e-mail I just sent to him below:Dear Wesley,I just wanted to write to thank you for your brave letter to the Hattiesburg American in which
Barack Obama ha vinto le primarie del Mississippi. Il divario con la ex First Lady non è di poco conto (61% - 37%), ma la redistribuzione proporzionale dei delegati (17 per Obama e 11 per la Clinton) tiene ancora in stallo i due contendenti democratici. Il risultato del Magnolia State, aspettando la Pennsylvania, non fa altro che sottolineare (se mai ce ne fosse ancora bisogno) l’importanza
Barack Obama ha vinto le primarie del Mississippi. Il divario con la ex First Lady non è di poco conto (61% - 37%), ma la redistribuzione proporzionale dei delegati (17 per Obama e 11 per la Clinton) tiene ancora in stallo i due contendenti...
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