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Blogging Article in the Austin American-Statesman Today

Posted by Robbie Cooper on July 17th, 2008 | Trackback

It’s a good and fair article — just wish he would have at least got the name of my site correct. Oh well.

One Million Visitors to Urbangrounds

Posted by Robbie Cooper on July 14th, 2008 | Trackback

Sometime over the weekend while I wasn’t paying attention (because, you know, it was the weekend…) my hit counter rolled over the 1,000,000 visitor milestone.

I’m excited about the opportunity to meet so many of my fellow conservative bloggers — it gets lonely here in liberal Austin.

Invited to Blog at the Republican National Convention

Posted by Robbie Cooper on June 23rd, 2008 | Trackback

Nah, even the prospect of getting to target shoot wild moonbats probably isn’t enough to justify the extra time off from work.

Becoming a Media Witness for Executions in Texas

Posted by Robbie Cooper on June 18th, 2008 | Trackback

I’m trying to get approved to become an approved/credentialed media witness for state executions and offender interviews. I think I’m in for an uphill fight, though.

The AP is Run by a Bunch of Idiots

Posted by Robbie Cooper on June 18th, 2008 | Trackback

The AP has decided that they don’t like blog links and increased traffic — thus charging blogs $2.50 per word to quote or excerpt their articles.

Upgrading WordPress

Posted by Robbie Cooper on May 25th, 2008 | Trackback

The blog might be wonky for a bit today as I upgrade (long-overdue) my blogging platform from Wordpress 2.3.1 to 2.51.

About that New Blog Ad

Posted by Robbie Cooper on April 8th, 2008 | Trackback

The Veterans for America group does look like a pretty solid advocacy group for veterans. And the item they are advertising looks worthwhile for Veterans. I just in no way endorse their “Support Troop Withdrawal” message.

Military Hiring Bloggers?

Posted by Robbie Cooper on April 1st, 2008 | Trackback

Memo to whoever is in charge of hiring these bloggers — HIRE ME. I’m already doing almost exactly what it is you need done. I’m a veteran, and I’m a blogger. I already have a current and active secret security clearance.

Top 10 Bloggers

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 27th, 2008 | Trackback

John Hawkins at RightWingNews has put together a list of his Favorite 40 Bloggers. A great list with some great bloggers, many of whom I read on a daily basis and some who I’ll have to check out for the first time.

How to Get Linked At Memeorandum. Again.

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 12th, 2008 | Trackback

I use Memeorandum as one of my favorite sources of seeing what the Blogosphere is talking about at any given moment. It’s a useful snapshot of opinions on the days news from all sides of the Blogosphere.

Why I Haven’t Succeeded as a Blogger

Posted by Robbie Cooper on March 10th, 2008 | Trackback

John recommends at least 6 posts per day and a minimum of about 1500 words. Which would be easy if I were a full-time, otherwise-unemployed blogger. But I have a day job. And a wife. And dogs that need walking. And motorcycles that need maintenance.

Fumari Fulbright and Jay R. Grodner Crashed My Server

Posted by Robbie Cooper on January 4th, 2008 | Trackback

You might have noticed that my site was down yesterday — with the lovely message that my account “has been suspended”.

My 2007 Blog Year in Review

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 24th, 2007 | Trackback

Here’s my blog roundup for this year: