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The Yearly Hippo

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Sure, I would have liked to go to the Yearly Kos. Even when the inevitable train wreck happens, it’s still nice to bask in the warm glow of those who’ve been basking in the ultraviolet glow of cathode ray tubes.

Since I can’t make it to Chicago this year, I thought I would start my own convention. I’m calling it: The Yearly Hippo. Right now it’s sort of a conference for one. That makes planning somewhat more flexible.

The agenda thus far is Friday: Skateboarding in downtown Silver Spring, followed by television. Saturday: go visit my brother in the hospital. And, my birthday dinner. Sunday: hang out, avoid exerting myself. Possibly bike into Georgetown and lunch at Pizzeria Uno.

So, if you’re like me and can’t make it to Chicago you may want to have your own conference for one. That way you can be at all the sessions, and all the luncheons without the hassle of getting on an airplane. You can even be your own key note speaker.

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2 Responses to “The Yearly Hippo”

newssophisticate Says:
August 4th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
I like it… The Yearly Hippo..works for me. Perhaps you’d like to attend the Yearly NewsSophisticate?

Did you miss the latest 4th branch press conference?

4th Branch addresses Dennis Kucinich and Impeachment

In an astounding and rare press conference, VP Dick Cheney, has decided to address the growing impeachment movement throughout the country. Highlights of the event came when Cheney personally addressed Congressman Dennis Kucinich during his speech.
Cheney exclaimed,

“…and for you, Dennis, haven’t you noticed all the ‘I don’t recalls’ coming out of this administration lately. Once the 4th Branch speaks, nobody remembers. Got it. I suggest that you do the same. Back off with all your ‘talk’ of impeachment. I can’t be impeached, you fool. I’m not even part of the executive. ‘I have one foot in both camps’. I run this town, this country, this HOMELAND. Its mine.”

Come check out the full post http://newssophisticate.blogspot.com/2007/08/4th-branch-addresses-dennis-kucinich.html

or check out a more serious article

Has Blackwater USA entered Darfur?
http://newssophisticate.blogspot.com/2007/08/has-blackwater-usa-entered-darfur.html

or Whose guarding the Green Zone?
http://newssophisticate.blogspot.com/2007/07/whose-guarding-green-zone-privatizing.html

Both are published…Google them or check out my full blog.
KathyF Says:
August 7th, 2007 at 7:20 am
Good idea! I had my own YearlyWDIK, beginning in Oxford on Friday (back to school shopping, lunch with some academics) and ending with a lovely boat trip Sunday down the Thames to the Thames flood barrier (providing a perfect backdrop for the global warming panel) and then to Greenwich, where we checked out the Royal Observatory (The Space Race: Should we or shouldn’t we?) and the Royal Naval College Painted Hall (Down with Tyranny 2007!)). We also did some bridge inspections, being public minded citizens.

I think I’ll make this more a weekly thing. WeeklyWDIK!

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newssophisticate Says:
August 4th, 2007 at 7:05 pm

I like it… The Yearly Hippo..works for me. Perhaps you’d like to attend the Yearly NewsSophisticate?

Did you miss the latest 4th branch press conference?

4th Branch addresses Dennis Kucinich and Impeachment

In an astounding and rare press conference, VP Dick Cheney, has decided to address the growing impeachment movement throughout the country. Highlights of the event came when Cheney personally addressed Congressman Dennis Kucinich during his speech.
Cheney exclaimed,

“…and for you, Dennis, haven’t you noticed all the ‘I don’t recalls’ coming out of this administration lately. Once the 4th Branch speaks, nobody remembers. Got it. I suggest that you do the same. Back off with all your ‘talk’ of impeachment. I can’t be impeached, you fool. I’m not even part of the executive. ‘I have one foot in both camps’. I run this town, this country, this HOMELAND. Its mine.”

Come check out the full post http://newssophisticate.blogspot.com/2007/08/4th-branch-addresses-dennis-kucinich.html

or check out a more serious article

Has Blackwater USA entered Darfur?
http://newssophisticate.blogspot.com/2007/08/has-blackwater-usa-entered-darfur.html

or Whose guarding the Green Zone?
http://newssophisticate.blogspot.com/2007/07/whose-guarding-green-zone-privatizing.html

Both are published…Google them or check out my full blog.

KathyF Says:
August 7th, 2007 at 7:20 am

Good idea! I had my own YearlyWDIK, beginning in Oxford on Friday (back to school shopping, lunch with some academics) and ending with a lovely boat trip Sunday down the Thames to the Thames flood barrier (providing a perfect backdrop for the global warming panel) and then to Greenwich, where we checked out the Royal Observatory (The Space Race: Should we or shouldn’t we?) and the Royal Naval College Painted Hall (Down with Tyranny 2007!)). We also did some bridge inspections, being public minded citizens.

I think I’ll make this more a weekly thing. WeeklyWDIK!

August 3, 2007

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