Missouri Senate Democrats intend to filibuster a bill requiring government-issued photo IDs in order to vote. Their justification? Typical democrat non-sequitur:
Democrats say the Republican aim is to suppress turnout among the poor, elderly and disabled — many of whom lost their Medicaid coverage last year and would be more likely to vote Democratic this fall.
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The Good:Purdue University Basketball Coaching Legend Gene Keady is one of 16 finalists for the 2006 Basketball Hall of Fame ballot.

The Bad:The death of James Dungy, son of Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, was ruled a suicide, according to the medical examiner’s final autopsy report.

The Ugly:A storm that ripped off the roof from Union [...]

Friday Ark #74 is up at The Modulator. Millie’s posts Staying Warm and The Huntress are included in this week’s ark.

My human was kind enough to move my bed to my favorite sleeping spot underneath the computer desk:

It’s cold outside, but I’m nice and warm in here!Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved

My domain has been invaded by insolent bell balls; my hunting instincts are heightened against this nascent threat:

Beware, evil bell-balls everywhere; the huntress is on the prowl!Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved

Yesterday the bi-state area got hit with a pretty good thunder/hail storm.

After a hailstorm, February 16, 2005Photo © Chip Bennett, all rights reserved.

Today´s reading:OT: Leviticus 4-5NT: Mark 2:13-28, Mark 3:1-6Ps: Psalm 36Pr: Proverbs 10:1-2
Today´s notable verse:
5 Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens,your faithfulness to the skies.6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,your justice like the great deep.O LORD, you preserve both man and beast.
Psalm 36:5-6 (NIV)

One of my favorite bands of all time is [...]