Archive: June, 2012

2012-06-30 Twitter Digest

  • RT @verge: Does a 'right to be forgotten' on the internet violate free speech? http://t.co/CTX1Z45F #
  • Johnson & Johnson Introduces 'Nothing But Tears' Shampoo To Toughen Up Newborns http://t.co/Rcz2jDsh #
  • You know we do this, right? | Pro-Palestinian activist 'barred from Israel after refusing to log in to her email' http://t.co/oK9TDwz7 #
  • Young people make mistakes, but THEY KILLED SOMEONE! | Justices rule for underage killers http://t.co/yaXkdMZQ #
  • This cannot be said enough – it is only a matter of WHEN your disaster happens. | Prepare for Disaster http://t.co/r9tczd1g #
  • "… so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." | Stuxnet Will Haunt Us http://t.co/LxNgR8Qs #
  • Go help grandma and grandpa apply on the Internets! Circuit Breaker program to end » Local http://t.co/r3ejUVzY #
  • What a POS. No, no, we have to outlaw stupid so these people can breed. | "Mother of 32-pound Mo. girl, 10, arraigned" http://t.co/ZvQxzUuq #
  • And our elections continue to be bought. | Supreme Court refuses to reconsider campaign finance controversy http://t.co/Dn8ML5Cp #
  • Lot of money wasted. Like we do for allergies too… | How’s a school district blowing $172,000 over Wi-Fi “hazards”? http://t.co/fNylwBuw #
  • Now he'll see lots of men and be seen undressing | Teacher may have videotaped students undressing, superintendent says http://t.co/4yX3lJl4 #
  • Go take a look at saving energy and some rebates you may get. | Lawmakers tout energy efficiency programs http://t.co/oLQdQVjZ #
  • This could prove interesting. | Vizio Announces The Co-Star, A $99 Google TV Box With OnLive Gaming Built In http://t.co/8xmtc7NS #
  • I want donations to pay for my funeral when I die too. | Rodney King memorial set for Saturday; family seeks donations http://t.co/kO8u6EkS #
  • Murph answers @SassyStewRants' question near the end of this week's show. http://t.co/pw2oh6Qu #
  • If you have an Android device, you should be running this! It's awesome. | CyanogenMod 9.0 RC1 released http://t.co/h6h5MGqh #
  • We need Internet/fiber co-ops, just like phone and electricity. | The Quest to Upgrade the Internet http://t.co/VWG27DSl #
  • Good advice. Watch out for drought locations too! | How to Save Money on Fireworks http://t.co/RDkW6hgm #
  • I know it's a repeat, but this deserves it. It's only a matter of WHEN, not IF. | Prepare for Disaster http://t.co/r9tczd1g #
  • Now I wonder how this will play out… | Petition to revoke home rule presented http://t.co/VlFhaWBA #
  • 3 Signs you are in the Wrong Job and What To Do About It http://t.co/KVHWaApk #
  • I think I get why all the excitement surrounds Google Glass. #
  • Go get it now and beat the rush. | Podcast App by Apple Review http://t.co/HqrGzPg5 #
  • Help kids poke at programming? Yes, please. | Python Tutorials for Kids 8+ http://t.co/O7CxmkA2 #
  • Death of Joseph Smith http://t.co/TIpC87Ql #
  • Long read. If you have interest. | How Anonymous Picks Targets, Launches Attacks, and Takes Powerful Organizations Down http://t.co/iQwX5Vji #
  • It's a technological rant for your amusement or annoyance. | Blu-ray, Linux, and Digital Restrictions | Daniel Voyles http://t.co/yk7qZzmS #
  • So, then he was just crazy. | Tests in cannibalism case: Zombie-like attacker used pot, not 'bath salts' http://t.co/0Uk7Eomm #
  • I have to share this, if only for the visual representation. | US agency approves weight-loss pill, Belviq http://t.co/9Gj56RRH #
  • Trying to watch infinity takes a lot of players. | Non-Profit Steps Up to Fill Killer Asteroid Monitoring Gap http://t.co/J4MkN5FN #
  • I SO miss working from home. | Why Staying Home Isn’t Worthless http://t.co/Aak8goBW #
  • 7 Surefire Ways to Re-Commit to Your Long-Term Goals http://t.co/MTFrETmU #
  • Twit | Rep. Jackie Speier Puts Forth Bill To Extend TSA To Mass Transit http://t.co/RCUoI7y0 #
  • We are not a democracy. Please go read this if you have any questions. Sheesh. | Constitutional republic http://t.co/3HglkR8n #
  • Area Man Passionate Defender Of What He Imagines Constitution To Be http://t.co/MlXj9L4J #
  • We should all be grateful. | The Top 10 Habits of Grateful People…Even In Tough Times http://t.co/3ofPZgYs #
  • Perhaps. | Quote by Winston Churchill http://t.co/ZY0Iw8lh #
  • If you or someone you know is in need. | Free box fans offered to residents who qualify http://t.co/Mmm0klqe #
  • Your DSWL is Seuss-inspired. | Move on over, Dianoga! http://t.co/UyXeIc5Y #
  • Who is your daddy, and what does he do? | Three Questions to Ask About Your Work http://t.co/GaMx7H5i #
  • Cheesy, but why not? | Simple Sayings To Make Someone’s Day For Free http://t.co/F57NqNaI #
  • What's that? Security you say? – Researchers use spoofing to 'hack' into a flying drone http://t.co/m3Df5GxT #

Dan’s Tweets for 2012-06-30

Dan’s Tweets for 2012-06-29

Home Rule Revocation – It Begins

So, there was a petition turned in to the City Clerk this past Tuesday to put the question of whether Mount Vernon, IL should revoke Home Rule according to the Register-News. In that article I noticed something that struck me as peculiar:

The petition was presented to the City Clerk’s office Tuesday. Mayor Mary Jane Chesley said the petition will be reviewed by the city council to make sure it met all legal requirements before it will can put on the ballot for a vote by Mt. Vernon residents.

Now, I may be very mistaken, but I believe that the City Clerk certifies the petition, not the City Council.

However, I have been wrong before, and likely will be again. To that end I sent the following email to Mayor Chesley and all of City Council:

Mayor and Council,

I was reading about the guy who submitted the ‘revoke home rule’ petition and something caught my eye. As I understand it, the question should go on the ballot when certified by the city clerk. Why is council reviewing it?

If it’s just a cursory review I understand, but the city clerk is the one who certifies the petition.

I’d appreciate your help in understanding.

Please know I am not associated with this guy, nor do I know him to my knowledge. I am only trying to gain a correct perspective in this matter and would appreciate your guidance.

Thank you for your time!

I am anxious for their reply as I really would like to know if my understanding is correct about how this process works. Whether or not the petition works, governmental bureaucratic red-tape intrigues me.

Dan’s Tweets for 2012-06-28

  • Now I wonder how this will play out… | Petition to revoke home rule presented http://t.co/VlFhaWBA #
  • 3 Signs you are in the Wrong Job and What To Do About It http://t.co/KVHWaApk #
  • I think I get why all the excitement surrounds Google Glass. #
  • Go get it now and beat the rush. | Podcast App by Apple Review http://t.co/HqrGzPg5 #
  • Help kids poke at programming? Yes, please. | Python Tutorials for Kids 8+ http://t.co/O7CxmkA2 #
  • Death of Joseph Smith http://t.co/TIpC87Ql #
  • Long read. If you have interest. | How Anonymous Picks Targets, Launches Attacks, and Takes Powerful Organizations Down http://t.co/iQwX5Vji #
  • It's a technological rant for your amusement or annoyance. | Blu-ray, Linux, and Digital Restrictions | Daniel Voyles http://t.co/yk7qZzmS #
  • So, then he was just crazy. | Tests in cannibalism case: Zombie-like attacker used pot, not 'bath salts' http://t.co/0Uk7Eomm #
  • I have to share this, if only for the visual representation. | US agency approves weight-loss pill, Belviq http://t.co/9Gj56RRH #