As none of my elected dudes are asking for this, pretend that Al Franken represents Hoots and we will call it a day.
... Watch the Import Lean Left - March 13 2010 05:03:20 PM
The loss of everything after 2004 is temporary — things are still being imported into wordpress.com. It should be complete before tomorrow afternoon.
... Lock One is Awesomely Creepy Aunt B - March 13 2010 02:05:08 PM
The sign reads:
Heaton’s Station
On this bluff in 1780, pioneers who came with James Robertson built Heaton’s (also called Eaton’s) station. It and two other forts (Freeland’s and Nashborough) withstood all Indian attacks and saved the Cumbe... Butternut Leek Soup 10,000 Monkeys & a Camera - March 13 2010 01:25:38 PM
It’s a chilly, rainy Saturday, so I’m going to put up some warm, yummy soup. My recipe is based on this one, but that’s just a general guide — there’s lots of... Mulroy HQ Opens March 20 Left Wing Cracker - March 13 2010 01:14:44 PM
What: Second Saturday for Second Harvest Consumer Wine Education/Tasting Seminar
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 2:00pm
Where: ... read more...... It's Coffee Time In Tennessee! Left Wing Cracker - March 13 2010 10:09:43 AM
The folks up the hill at Tony’s Foodland are so cruel. Right inside the first set of sliding doors, to your left, where you can’t help but see them are all the seeds and bulbs. It’s like the grown-up equivalent of the candy aisle. I do not have enough self-control to walk by and... NINO;Big Blue Invade Music City! KnoxViews - March 13 2010 10:03:13 AM
Rachael and Chris Hayes on the dems year-long push for health care reform insurance reform, and why the dems will “own” health care (and not in a good way) for years to come, even though republicans have been obstructionists throughou... Lesbian Teen Sues to Force School to Hold Prom - in Mississippi (Video) TN Guerilla Women - March 13 2010 09:00:00 AM
It's high time someone worked on gay rights in Mississippi. One brave teen girl, Constance McMillen is doing it! And how about these wise wor... Morning Coffee – Work Induced Haze Edition Speak to Power - March 13 2010 08:49:09 AM
Look at this big crowd of pro-healthcare reform activists rallying outside a meeting of health insurance executives in Washington D.C. this week:... Springsteen is UnAmerican??? Crone Speaks - March 12 2010 04:55:46 PM
The Metro Pulse Best of Knoxville survey is underway.
And yes, there is a "best blog" category, hint hint. You'll find it under "online exc... read more...... I couldn't agree more Left Wing Cracker - March 12 2010 04:35:48 PM
People, I have to tell you a story, in part because the kind folks in line at the Secretary of State’s office promised me that it would be funny to anyone I told. So, here it is.
I go to get my tags. I stand in line. I let a nice gentleman use my pen. I avoid all small talk. I go up ... Resurrection 55-40 Memphis - March 12 2010 04:24:34 PM
Death...and resurrection. It's getting that time of year. After the funeral, the public option may rise again.Steve Ross ... I’ll Believe It When I See It Lean Left - March 12 2010 03:35:01 PM
The public option:And as of this afternoon, it appears they've run out of time. The House leadership expects to have the language completed for the reform package today, and it can't move forward on a p... about earmarks, government spending and that towel over your head KnoxViews - March 12 2010 12:56:31 PM
Just because you cover your eyes doesn't mean it's not still happening. Democrats are pushing to ban earmarks that go to for-profit entities... read more...... Defending Guns in Bars Speak to Power - March 12 2010 12:40:43 PM
For Federal judges, anyway. The House has approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen that adds 13 new Federal bankruptcy judges, includin... read more...... Water legislation at the Tennessee Legislature KnoxViews - March 12 2010 11:44:11 AM
This year has been a good year for water so far. Basically nothing has moved - good or bad. I think legislators may be more interested in ... read more...... Budget Delays a Political Play? Speak to Power - March 12 2010 11:35:16 AM
Shelby County Commissioner Mike Carpenter thinks so.
In an ... Quote of the Day Lean Left - March 12 2010 11:21:02 AM
Knoxville News Sentinel reports...
UPDATE: WATE: Hutchison calls timing of lawsuit questionable
... read more...... Outsourcing at Metro Public Schools Aunt B - March 12 2010 10:31:29 AM
In the proposed budget, they’re going to “outsource” custodial work. There are two important passages in Garrison’s story that get to the heart of th... It Is a Race to the Bottom Speak to Power - March 12 2010 10:30:23 AM
Boy, we'd forgotten how much fun it is raising a puppy. They have unlimited energy, lots of curiosity, many needs, and really sharp teeth!
... read more...... I'm still in a Celtic mood, so here's my FGF Left Wing Cracker - March 12 2010 10:29:22 AM
This is the Texas-based group TERIBUS, made up of old hands EJ Jones and Al Cofrin (Clandestine), Richard Kean, and drummer Kevin Hartnell. Enjoy!
... The Breast Milk Sale Post Aunt B - March 12 2010 10:09:28 AM
Moving on from the buzzards in my shore bird series, here is a lovely little blue heron, slowly stalking some food.
We had a nice, warm day at the beginning of the week and right now as I type this, I can hear the rumble... Unemployment in Shelby County at 11.4% Speak to Power - March 12 2010 09:30:03 AM
The Memphis Daily News reports that the unemployment rate in Shelby County has risen to 11.4% up .8% since December.
Tennessee’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for January was 10... Morning Coffee – How Many Licks in a Tootsie Pop Edition Speak to Power - March 12 2010 08:30:51 AM
I’m craving sugar this morning. I put extra sugar in my coffee. I hope my co-workers are ready for a highly caffeinated, sugar-buzzed me this morning, because I’m not sure I AM.
... Just Another Phony Rick Berman Astroturf Front Group Southern Beale - March 12 2010 08:23:00 AM
[UPDATE]:On a whim I did a Google news search for Berman & Co. employee David Martosko. Looks like the media is still getting pwned by Berman's tricks. Martos... Friday Bird Blogging KnoxViews - March 12 2010 08:07:02 AM
What: WDVX Blue Plate Special at the Square Room
When: Friday, March 12, 2010 - 12:00pm
Where: Square Room, Downtown Market Squa... read more...... Unreality break: Who's your idol now? KnoxViews - March 11 2010 09:10:31 PM
Just watching the American Idol eliminations for this week. Are they kidding? As Lilly said, "I don't know what America wants." I guess Crys... read more...... MTR update from TN legislature KnoxViews - March 11 2010 08:25:18 PM
Two scientists who authored the Science paper "Mountaintop Mining Consequences", Dr. Dennis Lemly and Dr. Orie Loucks, testified before the ... read more...... Bernie Sanders to introduce Public Option KnoxViews - March 11 2010 08:05:14 PM
Bernie Sanders (I-Sanity) shows the character that can get this done.
Previously: Grayson's Public Option Act .
The Civil Rights legislation... read more...... Yes, This (from the NIH VBAC Conference) Women's Health News - March 11 2010 08:02:40 PM
From the draft Panel Statement:
We are concerned about the barriers that women face in accessing clinicians and facilities that are able and willing to offer TOL [trial of labor]. Given the level of evidence... Crocus and Other Things You Can’t Unsee (Fair Warning) Aunt B - March 11 2010 07:25:39 PM
1. Pay Bills
2. Do taxes
3. Get new car tags
4. Futz around in the garden
5. Go to Lock I
6. Work on Bridgett’s thing
I call it “Impromptu vacation.”
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