Reason: Maybe the GOP is Worried About Barr

The Republican Party's trying to challenge the Libertarian Party's ballot access in the fall 2008 election. Reason's Hit and Run blog explains why that's bogus ... and why the Republicans are running scared from a third party candidate.

I haven't decided who I'm voting for yet, but I'm strongly leaning toward Bob Barr (the libertarian candidate) and I'm in Pa., so I'm keenly interested in how this turns out.

Primary Day

It's Primary Day in Pennsylvania, that long anticipated Democratic political apocalypse. Obama's got chalk signs on campus, while Ron Paul activists have papered College Hill with signs. We got three phone calls from the Democrats yesterday reminding us to vote, and our house has been hit by both Obama and Clinton volunteers, neither of whom stayed to talk, instead choosing to slip fliers into our door. I blame the dogs, though they never scared off the Mormon missionaries...

As for me ... being the independent minded guy I am (and registered Libertarian to boot) I don't get to vote in either primary, so I'll just sit back and watch the spectacle.

Elucidating Synthetic Culture

I've already posted about this on Nuketown, but since The Atomic Age is nominally my blog about life in Easton, I figured I'd post it here as well: The publisher of the The Elucidator, a print magazine in Easton, Pa., now has a blog called Synthetic Culture.

Voting

Here are some useful links for figuring out whose running and who you want to vote for:

Election Coverage
League of Women Voters 2007 State Municipal Election Guide.
The Morning Call's take on the guide (PDF)
Express-Times' Endorsements
Morning Call Endorsements

Voting Information
How to use the voting machines
Where to vote in Northampton County

Josefina's of Easton

If you're looking for some excellent South American food, check out Josefina's, located at 1104 Butler Street, Easton, Pa. Some friends and I went there for a great, satisfying $5 lunch. Haven't tried it for dinner yet, and can't pronounce half of what's on the menu (ok, I can't pronounce most of what's on the menu, but hey, I failed most of your major European languages in high school, so this should be no surprise to friends and family).

Apple Geeks Rejoice!

Apple's new store at the Lehigh Valley Mall opens this weekend; specifically 10 a.m. this Saturday. I think a weekend expedition with the kids is in order.

Eat. Drink. Stink.

The Easton Garlic Fest is coming Saturday, October 6. Check it out at www.eastongarlicfest.com. Unfortunately I won't be able to go this year, but I've heard nothing but good things about it so go, eat and enjoy the tasty wonders of garlic.

It's also First Weekend, so there's plenty to do even if you don't like garlic (though really, have you tried it?). According to the "First Weekend" brochure for October, on Saturday, the Farmer's Market will be in full swing, Porter's Pub is having a kilt night at 8 p.m. (wear a kill, get a free pint) and Nanny's Treasures will be having their grand opening (they're at 19 South Second Street).

Video: "Downtown Easton - Expect Great Things"

Dan McDonald, a student at Lafayette College, created a promotional film for Easton. Check it out.

Lafayette Day in the Square

Saturday, September 15 is "Lafayette Day in the Square", with a free trolly service running from Lafayette College down to Center Square. Once there students will find free food, the Easton Farmers Market, free food, and a fall fashion show, and to round things out, you can watch "Dr. Strangelove" under the stars from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Riverside Festival of the Arts at Riverside Park.

Riverside Festival of the Arts

Easton's Riverside Festival of the Arts will be held September 15th & 16th; Saturday it will run from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday it'll be open 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

It will be held at the Riverside Park & Amphitheater, on Larry Holmes Drive, overlooking the Delaware River. It will include a juried art show & sale, live performances, art demonstrations, and a showing of the movie Dr. Strangelove under the stars.

Complete details are available on the Festival's web site.

Main Street Initiative

I didn't realize it, but Easton's Main Street Initiative has a web site: www.eastonmainstreet.org. It has a shopping and dining directory, a calendar of events and a fledgling newsletter (which is not yet available via e-mail)