jason - 09/10/08 18:13
Congratulations, (e:James). I don't have a problem with people voting based on values but I thought the TV ad was really, really low, and not too far off from saying "If you wouldn't trust him alone with your daughter, why would you trust him in Albany?" Ish.

I remember roadblocks on Delaware by the Wine store not too long ago. I just know it seems like there have been way more than usual this summer, right after work when everyone is leaving for the burbs. I can't recall if it was an election day the last time I saw one. They've been policing the Square pretty tightly as well and setting up drunk checkpoints.

drew - 09/10/08 14:31
My vote is for "not coincidence," especially as this is the second time it has happened on an election day and I am feeling particularly pessimistic about our government today.

janelle - 09/10/08 12:09
I think it's a coincidence. They've had roadblocks at that very same location recently checking for inspection stickers. I've been through it twice now. It was usually in the late afternoon/early evening. And it did back up traffic a lot.

I think I would still be tempted to complain though. Events in the city should be somewhat orchestrated to avoid such issues. The last time I voted, the city moved some of the voting places around. My voting location was at the fire station on Essex, but sometime in the early evening they moved it somewhere else.

jim - 09/10/08 11:53
Between Forest and BuffState there was a road block, where the police were checking inspection stickers. North Elmwood area voters vote at McKinley High School, and had to drive through the heavily congested road block to vote.

Maybe it's just a coincidence that the only time I can possible remember a mid-week roadblock like that happened to occur the night of the primary where City Hall was desperately trying to knock out someone like this, but I think that's just little bit too unbelievable. I think it was on purpose. Sam's heaviest support is in that area.

drew - 09/10/08 11:41
they did?

mrdeadlier - 09/10/08 11:16
I am a father and I am demanding answers, lol.

jim - 09/10/08 11:13
Now Sam Hoyt just has to make it worth it by being as good this next term as he was last term. He talked about fighting for WNY last night, and I think he meant it, so I'm OK with voting for him. Better him then City Hall puppets.

I still can't believe they set up police road blocks on Elmwood to keep people discouraged from voting, yuck.

janelle - 09/10/08 09:37
Good work, James!

libertad - 09/10/08 07:35
Just for the record, I voted for Hoyt when I got a pamphlet from him with his picture on the cover and upside down pink triangles all around him. I thought now that is someone I can trust! Congrats James! That is such great experience for you.

james - 09/10/08 03:43
I have been up for 24 hours now, but I am so wired from a victory. Even though a Republican millionaire dumped more than twice what an expensive assembly race usually costs, even though they used slimy tactics, even though they used illegal practices we won and we won by over 15 points! Despite what you think of Sam Hoyt we showed that you cannot buy an election with the right candidate.

Even though i am unemployed I am very excited for both myself, the team, and the city of Buffalo. Way to go everyone!

tinypliny - 09/10/08 03:11
COoooonnnnGRAAAATTTTZ!

jim - 09/07/08 15:00
I'll post the code and send you a link, probably not today, I'm in the middle of refactoring now that it's actually working :)

tinypliny - 09/07/08 14:46
Haha, the next challenge would be to make Mr. Blinky do all the talking while you smile and wink at the camera! :)

paul - 09/07/08 11:02
Do you have your code online anywhere?

tinypliny - 09/05/08 22:48
And you look way different than you did when I saw you last. I am constantly amazed at how you pull this off.

tinypliny - 09/05/08 22:47
Whoa. Does that give you access to the UB Library e-resources? :)

jim - 09/04/08 22:53
if you look a few journals back I describe it in a bit more detail and post a video of my inspiration. Typing on my phone right now so I'm too lazy to say more :)

jason - 09/04/08 22:43
Huh. This is a surprise. What are you building?

tinypliny - 09/04/08 22:18
I think you qualify as flashy in my dictionary. ;-D

jim - 09/04/08 22:12
No video yet - I was just sticking wires where they needed to go, and figuring out how to decipher wiring schematics and parts datasheets. Nothing is blinking yet. I need something flashy to show on the video ;)

tinypliny - 09/04/08 22:09
Hey! Where is the video?? I love your videos!~:)

tinypliny - 09/04/08 19:50
Heheehe.. I have learned more about presidential politics hanging out here than I ever knew my entire life!

drew - 09/04/08 11:36
I am waiting for Palin to talk about her ties to the Assemblies of God church. She would be the first Pentecostal VP (or, if it happened President).

More on Pentecostalism: :::link:::