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Dear friends of fun local journalism!
The Heidelbergers are happily ensconced at Lake Herman again. I will spend this exciting primary week and most of the Election 2012 summer blogging from the beautiful and windy shores of the prettiest prairie pothole in South Dakota.
I'm sure I'll be a bit distracted by bike rides with the Divine Miss K and beautiful sunsets, but I'll keep you informed about voting records, campaign finance, monkeyshines in Pierre, and all the other fun South Dakota issues you come here to read and discuss.
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If you don't like all that fancy ethereal electronic money, you can always send a check. Ron Paulites are welcome to drive out here and deliver gold pieces in person: 1883 Cottonwood Cove Trail, Lake Herman, SD 57042.
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I thought you did all of the blogging just for the pure joy of doing it. Why ruin it with worrying about money and contributions?
I'm not worrying about contributions... but I'm not standing in their way! :-D
*drops an I.O.U. in the tip jar* A bit short on disposable income at the moment,but do enjoy the blog very much. Will try to toss a tip your way after June bills are all paid and barring an unforeseen BS expense like someone bashing out the headlights on my car again....
Thanks for the reminder. Yeh won't get it if yeh don't ask!
Headlight bashers? A pox on their houses, Vickie!
Thank you Cory. I have a pretty good idea who did it,but really can't prove it. My German Shepherd/Lab. mix picked up on the trail of the probable headlight basher(s) and led me directly to their front door,but I guess that his testimony isn't admissible in court. ;)
Ms. Vickie, people who "bash the headlights out on your car again" will probably do it again and again if they are irked, so please take care and contact the reasonable authorities.
The rest of you, I heartily recommend donating to young Mr. H's tip jar. I, for one, can attest that you will sleep better.
Yes grudz,they are irked. I am just one of at least 5 people that have irked them by calling the police about their "activities." We've all been on the receiving end of their wrath at some point. The police are very familiar with the individuals in question and have increased their patrols of this area. They'll nail 'em at some point. I just hope that it's sooner rather than later.
I thank you for your concern. Much appreciated.
I do hope that anyone that participates in discussions on this site will add to the tip jar. A few bucks here and there can help keep the discussions and information flowing. That internet access and info. gathering doesn't come cheaply. :)
Vickie, you might be able to catch them with some kind of net! I'm almost positive that that's highly illegal, but it may be worth it.
Do you have motion-activated flood lights? They may be a wise idea if you've been experiencing vandalism.
Thanks for all the hard work, Cory!
You Da Man Cory ! I will float you some green in the morning!
Thanks
You're all welcome, in more than one way. And thank you, dear friends and fellow citizens, for believing this kind of conversation matters.
Don't forget to tip Cory: he works his assets off....
A million hits for Madville by week's end?
I'm working on it, Larry! If I pirated and posted that leggy photo of Rep. Noem that Mr. Montgomery posted Friday, I'd have a million hits in no time.
was just reading about content farms and how the GOP beats us.
http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2188336/eHow-Shows-Critics-How-to-Create-a-High-Quality-Content-Farm
(almost a million hits: we can do it)
Cory: google blog rankings show Madville and the War Toilet a tie: same with ip and Sibby. Any better metrics out there?
Did you get 4 for our Google Page Ranks? That's what my widget shows. I also find Alexa giving me a higher rank. I'd give Google credibility just by reputation and size of corporation; I think they have the smartest people crafting their algorithms. I think DWC used to be at 5, meaning either slippage or change in algorithm.
"Julie:" thank you for bringing Google juice to Madville Times. Be sure to ring Cory's tip jar!
--If I pirated and posted that leggy photo of Rep. Noem that Mr. Montgomery posted Friday, I’d have a million hits in no time.
No one should profit from sexism.
But I suppose it's okay to be sexist as long as it's about the enemy, right?
Why not post a video of Half Senator Timmy speaking in public in an effort to gain more hits?
Are you jogging as you post, Julie: or are you a giant slug?
Your other personality, PP is a massive slug, for instance.
Less than 5000 hits to go, people: this is the best blog in the state so give generously.
Thanks for that vote of confidence, Larry!
We did it! Happy Million clicks, Cory!
And the winners are:
South Dakota War College
Madville Times
Political Smokeout
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/03/05/the-fixs-best-state-based-political-blogs-list-is-here/