We had about an inch and a half of snow on the ground by dawn, yesterday morning. The moon is setting over Houston Street.

Third Street from Avenue B.

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Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell (also State Chair for the reelection of George W Bush) has requested a protective order to prevent him from being interviewed as part of an unusual court challenge of the presidential vote.

Blackwell, in a court filing, says he’s not required to be interviewed by lawyers as a high-ranking public official, and accused the voters challenging the results of “frivolous conduct” and abusive and unnecessary requests of elections officials around the state.

Ohio Official Refuses Interview Over Vote- in the Guardian