Comments for Traction http://www.gettraction.org Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:25:45 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on I hate Seinfeld. I love Festivus. by Wendell Mckoy http://www.gettraction.org/2009/12/i-hate-seinfeld-i-love-festivus/comment-page-1/#comment-96077 Wendell Mckoy Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:25:45 +0000 http://www.gettraction.org/?p=398#comment-96077 For whatever reason any time I click a link on the page, it brings up a save as dialog trying to get me to download some thing labeled as "naked.exe" - not really sure if you know about this? For whatever reason any time I click a link on the page, it brings up a save as dialog trying to get me to download some thing labeled as “naked.exe” – not really sure if you know about this?

]]> Comment on pre-weekend update, with Jon Stewart and free T-shirts for HK on J by Leo Nunez http://www.gettraction.org/2010/02/pre-weekend-update-with-jon-stewart-and-free-t-shirts-for-hk-on-j/comment-page-1/#comment-96075 Leo Nunez Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:14:24 +0000 http://www.gettraction.org/2010/02/pre-weekend-update-with-jon-stewart-and-free-t-shirts-for-hk-on-j/#comment-96075 Proficient, thanks for sharing this info. Looks great on my iPhone, but on the Blackberry Pearl's browser your site comes out a little irregular. Proficient, thanks for sharing this info. Looks great on my iPhone, but on the Blackberry Pearl’s browser your site comes out a little irregular.

]]> Comment on Traction Hall of Fame, part II: celebrity volunteers by Speepaigh http://www.gettraction.org/2008/01/traction-hall-of-fame-part-ii-celebrity-volunteers/comment-page-1/#comment-96060 Speepaigh Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:44:07 +0000 http://gettraction.org/2008/01/31/traction-hall-of-fame-part-ii-celebrity-volunteers/#comment-96060 <a href='http://midianitespalsied.blogspot.com/2010/03/unfruitful-video.html' title='funny' rel="nofollow">funny</a> great download funny download best. funny

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]]> Comment on bowling tonight, ujamaa, tithing, and other year-end thoughts by Janet http://www.gettraction.org/2009/12/bowling-tonight-ujamaa-tithing-and-other-year-end-thoughts/comment-page-1/#comment-95991 Janet Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:45:56 +0000 http://www.gettraction.org/?p=403#comment-95991 Lanya, thanks for your support & the good work you do. See you soon. Lanya, thanks for your support & the good work you do. See you soon.

]]> Comment on break the bank habit: join a credit union by George Entenman http://www.gettraction.org/2009/09/break-the-bank-habit-join-a-credit-union/comment-page-1/#comment-95099 George Entenman Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:00:00 +0000 http://getTraction.org/?p=331#comment-95099 I agree completely and definitely belong to SECU. When I recommend credit unions to people, I can't tell them if it's possible to join without working for the state, a corporation, etc. So be sure to tell people about any credit unions that anyone can join. Thanks a lot! -- ge Chapel Hill I agree completely and definitely belong to SECU.

When I recommend credit unions to people, I can’t tell them if it’s possible to join without working for the state, a corporation, etc. So be sure to tell people about any credit unions that anyone can join.

Thanks a lot!

– ge
Chapel Hill

]]> Comment on What are YOU thankful for? by Carole http://www.gettraction.org/2008/11/what-are-you-thankful-for/comment-page-1/#comment-91951 Carole Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:56:35 +0000 http://getTraction.org/?p=191#comment-91951 I'm thankful for family who always love, frequently listen and sometimes understand. For music that sustains me. For having heroes to look up to and friends, new and old, to rely on. For a peaceful, generous community with common purpose, shared values, and dedication. For faith, hope, and the promise of real change in abundance. For everyone who worked so hard for so long to make history. For a leader I believe in. For passion. For opportunity. For Traction. For Jamaican American Thanksgiving with jerk turkey, rice and peas and rum cake. And for Tar Heel basketball, which (of course) is number one. I’m thankful for family who always love, frequently listen and sometimes understand. For music that sustains me. For having heroes to look up to and friends, new and old, to rely on. For a peaceful, generous community with common purpose, shared values, and dedication. For faith, hope, and the promise of real change in abundance. For everyone who worked so hard for so long to make history. For a leader I believe in. For passion. For opportunity. For Traction. For Jamaican American Thanksgiving with jerk turkey, rice and peas and rum cake. And for Tar Heel basketball, which (of course) is number one.

]]> Comment on What are YOU thankful for? by Vicki http://www.gettraction.org/2008/11/what-are-you-thankful-for/comment-page-1/#comment-91859 Vicki Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:25:19 +0000 http://getTraction.org/?p=191#comment-91859 I'm thankful for my friends and family. I'm thankful that we moved to a swing state, for once my vote helped turn a state blue!(AR was a solid red). I'm thankful that we moved to an area that has trees & greenspaces! I'm thankful for finding a group of people who get out there & work for what they know is right! I’m thankful for my friends and family. I’m thankful that we moved to a swing state, for once my vote helped turn a state blue!(AR was a solid red). I’m thankful that we moved to an area that has trees & greenspaces! I’m thankful for finding a group of people who get out there & work for what they know is right!

]]> Comment on What are YOU thankful for? by Charmaine http://www.gettraction.org/2008/11/what-are-you-thankful-for/comment-page-1/#comment-91849 Charmaine Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:13:18 +0000 http://getTraction.org/?p=191#comment-91849 I'm personally thankful for my family and friends that have supported me and my goals from the very beginning. I'm thankful for the amen corners around the world that kept my spirit going and my hands gloved when the world came out of the corner. Most of all, I am thankful for so many people, near and far, who have sacrificed so much to fight for issues, rights and basic needs that everyone deserves. To this bunch of pioneers, I bow to you and say - 'Job well done, keep marching, keep winning, keep lifting one another up and always, always remember who you are and from where you have come!' - your sister in the struggle, Charmaine 'Fightdpower' I’m personally thankful for my family and friends that have supported me and my goals from the very beginning. I’m thankful for the amen corners around the world that kept my spirit going and my hands gloved when the world came out of the corner. Most of all, I am thankful for so many people, near and far, who have sacrificed so much to fight for issues, rights and basic needs that everyone deserves. To this bunch of pioneers, I bow to you and say – ‘Job well done, keep marching, keep winning, keep lifting one another up and always, always remember who you are and from where you have come!’ – your sister in the struggle, Charmaine

‘Fightdpower’

]]> Comment on What are YOU thankful for? by John http://www.gettraction.org/2008/11/what-are-you-thankful-for/comment-page-1/#comment-91841 John Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:48:00 +0000 http://getTraction.org/?p=191#comment-91841 I'm very very thankful for a healthy daughter, a warm home, and a free weekend to spend some time with both. I’m very very thankful for a healthy daughter, a warm home, and a free weekend to spend some time with both.

]]> Comment on What are YOU thankful for? by Lanya http://www.gettraction.org/2008/11/what-are-you-thankful-for/comment-page-1/#comment-91835 Lanya Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:11:08 +0000 http://getTraction.org/?p=191#comment-91835 Me, I'm thankful for my family, my health, my health insurance, a roof over my head, student loans, good friends, and good dogs (most of the time anyway). I'm also grateful for same-day registration during early voting, incredible numbers of patriotic young volunteers and activists, and of course the exciting potential of a new Presidential administration and the hope that we'll ALL be part of transforming this country and planet – so that everyone can be thankful for their health and roofs overhead, among other things. How about you? Me, I’m thankful for my family, my health, my health insurance, a roof over my head, student loans, good friends, and good dogs (most of the time anyway).

I’m also grateful for same-day registration during early voting, incredible numbers of patriotic young volunteers and activists, and of course the exciting potential of a new Presidential administration and the hope that we’ll ALL be part of transforming this country and planet – so that everyone can be thankful for their health and roofs overhead, among other things.

How about you?

]]> Comment on Can You Keep A Secret? by Rebecca Gomez Farrell http://www.gettraction.org/2008/08/can-you-keep-a-secret/comment-page-1/#comment-81421 Rebecca Gomez Farrell Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:02:59 +0000 http://gettraction.org/2008/08/15/can-you-keep-a-secret/#comment-81421 When's the estimated wind down time for the event? I work in Chapel Hill and get off of work around 6, so I don't know if it'll be worthwhile to try and swing by. When’s the estimated wind down time for the event? I work in Chapel Hill and get off of work around 6, so I don’t know if it’ll be worthwhile to try and swing by.

]]> Comment on About Traction by Alexander Arntzen http://www.gettraction.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-76400 Alexander Arntzen Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:54:43 +0000 #comment-76400 I am 18 years old and a first time voter. I was inspired to make a video for Barack Obama based on a song I wrote, "Never Give In, Never Give Up" Please check the video out and use it if you like it. Thank you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHmrxYn3mS4 Any other thoughts or suggestions would be welcomed. Alex I am 18 years old and a first time voter. I was inspired to make a video for Barack Obama based on a song I wrote, “Never Give In, Never Give Up” Please check the video out and use it if you like it. Thank you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHmrxYn3mS4

Any other thoughts or suggestions would be welcomed.

Alex

]]> Comment on About Traction by DoughMan Committee http://www.gettraction.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-58349 DoughMan Committee Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:59:14 +0000 #comment-58349 This little city of ours is growing by leaps and bounds, a constantly changing landscape and skyline. Whatever your particular relationship with Durham, I think we can all agree that we love this place and it gets a bad rap from outsiders! We would like to change that: thus, The Doughman was born... The Doughman is a Self-propelled Gastronomic Tour of Durham, combining the elements of a triathlon with our other passion: great food. The event is a quadrathlon 4-person relay: each team member will be required to eat a "house speciality" at their relay stop, then bike or run to the next stop. One leg will also include a "water feature" to complete the trifecta of physical activity. Some of the best, most innovative and iconic Durham eateries have generously agreed to serve as our relay stops in the inaugural event: Fosters Market, Nosh, Luther's, Dains Place and LocoPops. The goal of The Doughman is to showcase the community spirit, great food, culture and historic landscape of our rejuvenating town. We are also doing our best to "green" the event - through the printers/tshirt vendors/partners/sponsors/etc we are using. In that Durham-centric vein, The Doughman will also raise funds and awareness for an outstanding local non-profit organization: the Durham Inner-City Gardeners [DIG] of SEEDs. You may have seen them selling their wares at the Farmers Market. The work these kids do is amazing - from planning the garden to raising and harvesting crops to running the farmers market booth - and all within the confines of the urban landscape. It is a truly innovative youth program that does not get near the credit it deserves! [much like durham...] That's where you come in: we need your help in spreading the word throughout the Durham community. We are looking for participants, volunteers, sponsors, donors, spectators and publicity! The details: The Doughman will be held on Saturday, May 24 from 8am-11:30 (or until the last team finishes!) throughout Durham. The race will start at Foster's Market and end near the Farmer's Market, with a few stops along the way. Full race information and REGISTRATION can be accessed at www.doughman.org. We also have a facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11279539924. And if that's not enough, just contact us at info@doughman.org! Help us make this event a celebration of the best of Durham - her citizens in action to support a great cause. Thanks for your time, and don't hesitate to contact me for more information. We hope to see you there! This little city of ours is growing by leaps and bounds, a constantly changing landscape and skyline. Whatever your particular relationship with Durham, I think we can all agree that we love this place and it gets a bad rap from outsiders! We would like to change that: thus, The Doughman was born…

The Doughman is a Self-propelled Gastronomic Tour of Durham, combining the elements of a triathlon with our other passion: great food. The event is a quadrathlon 4-person relay: each team member will be required to eat a “house speciality” at their relay stop, then bike or run to the next stop. One leg will also include a “water feature” to complete the trifecta of physical activity. Some of the best, most innovative and iconic Durham eateries have generously agreed to serve as our relay stops in the inaugural event: Fosters Market, Nosh, Luther’s, Dains Place and LocoPops. The goal of The Doughman is to showcase the community spirit, great food, culture and historic landscape of our rejuvenating town. We are also doing our best to “green” the event – through the printers/tshirt vendors/partners/sponsors/etc we are using.

In that Durham-centric vein, The Doughman will also raise funds and awareness for an outstanding local non-profit organization: the Durham Inner-City Gardeners [DIG] of SEEDs. You may have seen them selling their wares at the Farmers Market. The work these kids do is amazing – from planning the garden to raising and harvesting crops to running the farmers market booth – and all within the confines of the urban landscape. It is a truly innovative youth program that does not get near the credit it deserves! [much like durham...]

That’s where you come in: we need your help in spreading the word throughout the Durham community. We are looking for participants, volunteers, sponsors, donors, spectators and publicity!

The details: The Doughman will be held on Saturday, May 24 from 8am-11:30 (or until the last team finishes!) throughout Durham. The race will start at Foster’s Market and end near the Farmer’s Market, with a few stops along the way. Full race information and REGISTRATION can be accessed at http://www.doughman.org. We also have a facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11279539924. And if that’s not enough, just contact us at info@doughman.org!

Help us make this event a celebration of the best of Durham – her citizens in action to support a great cause. Thanks for your time, and don’t hesitate to contact me for more information.
We hope to see you there!

]]> Comment on Proudly brought to you by the letters T, R, A… by nae, the crafty little dormouse http://www.gettraction.org/2007/09/proudly-brought-to-you-by-the-letters-t-r-a/comment-page-1/#comment-32999 nae, the crafty little dormouse Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:47:45 +0000 http://gettraction.org/2007/09/30/proudly-brought-to-you-by-the-letters-t-r-a/#comment-32999 ya'll made me so happy! thanks for the enthusiasm of all who were out at nc pride. it was a welcome home party of sorts for me. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/c8h10n4o2/1468108652/" title="Photo Sharing" rel="nofollow"></a> oh! ...and thanks for letting me jump in to the mix! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/c8h10n4o2/1468109768/" title="Photo Sharing" rel="nofollow"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/c8h10n4o2/1467255851/" title="Photo Sharing" rel="nofollow"></a> ya’ll made me so happy! thanks for the enthusiasm of all who were out at nc pride.

it was a welcome home party of sorts for me.

oh! …and thanks for letting me jump in to the mix!

]]> Comment on Traction gets some ink by John O-R http://www.gettraction.org/about/traction-gets-some-ink/comment-page-1/#comment-28493 John O-R Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:00:53 +0000 http://gettraction.org/about/traction-gets-some-ink/#comment-28493 Lanya! You sound like such a rock star in that first article... well I suppose you are a bit of one. I hope to run into you at any and every national progressive event I attend, and if I'm in the area I'll come to any Traction events I can schedule. Let me know if you ever need any website, hosting, graphic design, or tech-help... and I'll try my best. Lanya! You sound like such a rock star in that first article… well I suppose you are a bit of one.

I hope to run into you at any and every national progressive event I attend, and if I’m in the area I’ll come to any Traction events I can schedule. Let me know if you ever need any website, hosting, graphic design, or tech-help… and I’ll try my best.

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