Wednesday, November 5, 2008

We've made such progress . . .

"If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress." Barack Obama

Newark, New Jersey. December 1912. "Eldridge Bernard, 11 years old. Buster Smith, 6 years old. Colored route boys of Newark. Taken at 4 p.m." Photograph and caption by Lewis Wickes Hine. Library of Congress. (Source: Shorpy)




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Rare Presidential Bookplate . . .

EXITUS ACTA PROBAT
"The outcome justifies the deed."

A rare personal bookplate of George Washington measuring 2-1/2" x 4" sold recently at auction in Dallas, Texas for $3,250.00.



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President Elect Barack Obama . . .



I am so very proud of this man and this great country!
God Bless America.

Election details.

Source: fuzbiz



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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Obama Wins . . .

Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States.



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And the winner is . . .

Please vote today so this cover can become a reality.
This is an actual Time Magazine Cover for May 19, 2008. Read the cover story.

Photo by Callie Shell The Digital Journalist



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Political signs on a fence in Mendham, NJ . . .


These signs are posted on a fence at a very busy spot near the Hilltop Presbyterian Church in Mendham, NJ.

I saw them when coming home from the dentist's office yesterday and went back today to photograph them.

AFTER I VOTED FOR OBAMA.



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Monday, November 3, 2008

Rock the Vote | Take Part in Democracy . . .

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." Barack Obama

We are almost there. Don't forget to vote!



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Free Coffee for Voters at Starbucks 11/4 and More . . .

Tuesday (11/4) is a big day for our nation. We all have the chance to make a difference by choosing to take advantage of our democratic right to vote and now Starbucks has joined the slew of businesses offering up freebies for the election-conscious. Tell your barista that you voted and they'll serve you up a tall cup of brewed coffee on the house.

FREE ICE CREAM!
Ben & Jerry's is celebrating YOU, the voting population of the good 'ol USA for taking part in the election process. Stop by your nearest participating
Ben & Jerry's between 5-8pm for a free scoop!

FREE DOUGHNUTS!
Not to be outdone
Krispy Kreme is also showing some love for anyone with an "I voted" sticker. Stop by your nearest doughnut shop for a special star-shaped patriotic treat complete with red, white, and blue sprinkles.

Don't forget to get your "I Voted" sticker after you vote.

Thanks to: Daily Dose of Freebies



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