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Entries for July 2nd, 2007

Alabama roads rank 43rd in nation

Anyone shocked? I’m surprised it isn’t lower. I’m not surprised North Dakota and Montana are near the top, where’s South Dakota? It’s not like they have as many roads to keep up with…

Birmingham Business Journal: Alabama roads rank 43rd in nation

How Bizarre…

Mike Hargrove just up and walked away from the Mariners, while they were on an 8-game winning streak, with no real explanation. Bizarre, but there is obviously much more to this story, yet to be told.

SI.com - Walk away: Hargrove quits surging Mariners

Obama Continues to Impress with Fundraising

Sen. Barack Obama continues his impressive fundraising. As Dr. Taylor notes below, the really impressive number is not the dollars, but the number of contributors. He has a true groundswell of support from people who are willing to put their money where their mouths are. I haven’t put my support behind any one candidate, but Obama is certainly at the top of that potentials list.

Poliblog: Obama Leads in Fundraising