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Drew McManus

Adaptistration Turns Nine!

Thu, Nov 11, 2012
Actually, last Saturday was the official anniversary but given the flood of current events, the only safe place to fit in an article like this is while I’m away in Germany for a few days and can’t keep up with breaking news anyway.

Luckily I asked for it shaken*

Wed, Nov 11, 2012
I’m off to Germany for some James Bond style client work today and won’t be back until Saturday. Although there are plenty of new articles ready to go over the next few days, my travel schedule prohibits the sort of Johnny-on-the-spot coverage you’re used to when something big develops in the Season of Discontent.

GO VOTE!

Tue, Nov 11, 2012
It’s Election Day and if you haven’t already taken advantage of early voting in your area, then make sure you get out and cast your vote today. Elections are just as important as ever, and even though the focus tends to remain on the national arena, state and local elections can have a much greater

Big Cancellations In Minneapolis And Spokane Strikes

Mon, Nov 11, 2012
It was an eventful weekend for the Season of Discontent; in Minnesota, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) board cancelled all concert activity through the end of 2012 and the Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution urging the Minnesota Orchestra Association (MOA) and its musician employees to resume talks and discouraged using a lockout to

Americans For The Arts Releases Overview Of Candidate Positions

Fri, Nov 11, 2012
With elections only a few days away, Americans for the Arts released their official analysis of the presidential candidates’ arts policy positions. This guide is made available along with their 2012 Congressional Arts Report Card.
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