I’ve been procrastinating some cosmetic changes to The Siren for some time now. (Still pondering a redesign with a different look.) Just thought I’d point out that I finally did one thing on my list: Sprucing up the blogroll. Don’t worry, nothing has been deleted. But things are shuffled here and there and a lot…
Sometimes the universe reaches out and gives you a nudge. I can take a hint, usually. A few weeks back a reporter from a local paper that shall go unnamed sent me an e-mail with a survey of questions about my role as a “political blogger” in Nevada. Why did you start your blog? What…
Everybody’s talking about the Oprah/Obama thing. I even saw a teaser for Extra with something about it. Why am I the only person who doesn’t seem to care about this? Yes, Oprah is a highly powerful — perhaps even the most powerful — entertainer in America. I still don’t care. Celeb endorsements of candidates ……
Things worth mentioning: Obama will be the first to launch Presidential campaign ads in Nevada. [Update: Clinton announced her ads are starting, too.] Speaking of Dem Prez hopefuls, I like The Minx’s take on the Clinton conspiracy du jour. Nevada’s HDQ of the National Environmental Trust issued a statement Friday saying they applaud Sen. Reid…
This time of year a lot of organizations are sponsoring food drives, toy drives and looking for new or gently used coats. I fully support these efforts and encourage everyone to do whatever thing — big or small — they can to make someone else’s life a little brighter this season. And I was pleased…
The CDC is reporting that for the first time in 14 years the teen birth rate is going up, particularly among those aged 15-19. I like what our local Planned Parenthood had to say about it: “In the last decade, more than $1 billion has been wasted on dangerous abstinence-only programs that deny teenagers life-saving…
One of the things I’m privy to as the editrix and founder of this lovely little blog is that I get a report about all the links my readers click on and the search terms people use that send them to The Siren. I admit, most of the time I am dismayed at the search…
Just in case you need a mid-week laugh: — Emmily
This is a cool idea. Green Drinks is a regular mixer for people concerned about the environment. The next mixer is from 6-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at McMullin’s Irish Pub (on Trop next to the Orleans). — Emmily
I don’t give much of a hoot about Christmas but I love New Year’s. Today, we’re officially four weeks out from the end of the year. Personally, I can’t wait until 2007 is in my rear-view mirror. But more than that, I like the idea of taking stock in what I have in my life…
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