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Jan 9th, 2008
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Lailnet.com » Documenting the Iraq War
Posted 25 minutes ago
I haven't run any of Air Fore Senior Airman Bradley A. Lail's photos lately. So here's one and a link to more. Staff Sgt. Peter Casola tells Senior Airman Michael Williams "all clear" after conducting a search for unknown objects around their post before starting their shift March 2 at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq. Both members are tower sentry guards ... [Link]
Thomas P.M. Barnett :: Weblog » The latest on Tom's gig in Mankato
Posted 26 minutes ago
Minnisota State University - Mankato campus auditorium will have an event sponsored by the local farming community on 1/16/09 at 4pm. For more details please contact: Adam Knewtson President, Advantage Seed Inc adv@myclearwave.net [Link]
Rocky Top Talk » TYLER SMITH NETS A TRIPLE-DOUBLE: First in Tennessee History
Posted 29 minutes ago
With just under 8 minutes left against UNC-Asheville, Tyler Smith earned the first-ever triple-double in Tennessee men's basketball history with an assist to Scotty Hopson for 3. Congrats to Tyler Smith, and many thanks for sticking around for one more year! Photo from 3rdSaturdayinBlogtober I'll update his final line here once the game is over. But again, congrats, and a ... [Link]
The Screening Log » 'Watchmen' running time shrinking
Posted 37 minutes ago
Director Zack Snyder and his wife Deborah told Sci Fi Wire that the running time of "Watchmen" has not yet been officially approved. Whatever happens, it will probably run a bit shorter. According to Deborah Snyder, who's producing the flick, they're at two hours and 35 minutes right now. And here's what Zack Snyder had to say: "The director's cut ... [Link]
The Screening Log » Sundance announces '09 lineup
Posted 48 minutes ago
The Sundance Institute today announced the official lineup for the 25th edition of the Sundance Film Festival, which will run Jan. 15 - 25, 2009. According to a press release published on the official Sundance Web site, 118 films will be screened during the festival, including 87 world premieres, 19 North American premieres, and 4 U.S. premieres representing a total ... [Link]
Thomas P.M. Barnett :: Weblog » UAW prez today on CNN
Posted 55 minutes ago
Says automakers in America are suffering "a race to the bottom" globally. Partially true. But larger reality is that it's a race to the bottom of the pyramid market in terms of an emerging global middle--big theme of economic realignment in Great Powers. Saying Detroit understands only half of the problem is the core of its problem. [Link]
KnoxViews » The Return of Martin Guerre
Posted 64 minutes ago
Ashe gets his walking papers. Did he fall on a plate of sausages like a ravenous Ostrogoth in a Warsaw train station while the gleeful press snapped pictures? Yes. Did he represent the US in Poland while it teetered on the brink of a return to authoritarian rule? Yes. Did he have much to say about it? No. Why? Well, ... [Link]
fortsanders.net » Lots of Bad Tattoos
Posted 82 minutes ago
Lots more here (some NSFW) [Link]
Reality Me » Of Grasshoppers
Posted 89 minutes ago
Student: I think I’ve entered that part of my life when you quit thinking about living and start thinking about dying.Master: It’s just downhill from here. [Link]
mer mag » [guest blogger: calico]
Posted 100 minutes ago
Because the clothing is adorable and affordable. And the designer behind Matilda Jane is just a mom who made cute clothes. I love that. [Link]
Instapundit » HERE’S A REVIEW of the Panasonic Lumix LX-3….
Posted 102 minutes ago
HERE’S A REVIEW of the Panasonic Lumix LX-3. [Link]
Instapundit » BILL RICHARDSON, DOZING BEHIND THE WHEEL until he gets a little help from Obama: As I’m chattin…
Posted 113 minutes ago
BILL RICHARDSON, DOZING BEHIND THE WHEEL until he gets a little help from Obama: As I’m chatting with Obama, the moderator says, “Governor Richardson, what do you think of that?” And I look at him like a deer in the headlights. I was about to say that I hadn’t heard, when Obama puts his hand over his mouth and says, ... [Link]
RoaneViews » Saddest Photo I've seen lately
Posted 2 hours ago
The lady that sews garments for the Klan uses the money she makes to help care for her 40 year old quadriplegic daughter. This child has no idea that he is being indoctrinated into a life of fear. Link... And if anyone says this isn't hyper-local they haven't seen the trucks with Cumberland County plates driving around Roane County with ... [Link]
Instapundit » HMM: Poll: 61% oppose auto bailout. “A full 70% of respondents indicated that a bailout is unfair t…
Posted 2 hours ago
HMM: Poll: 61% oppose auto bailout. “A full 70% of respondents indicated that a bailout is unfair to taxpayers.” Plus, funny photo caption here. [Link]
KnoxViews » The perfect gift for your Republican family and friends
Posted 2 hours ago
The official Limited Edition Obama Four Year Calendar KnoxViews [Link]
KnoxViews » ADA badge = get out of jail free card?
Posted 3 hours ago
The Knoxville News Sentinel has an interesting report. (How did they find out about this? Do they have a standing open records request for police cruiser videos and someone whose full time job is to review them?) KnoxViews [Link]
Instapundit » CREATING A body-swapping illusion….
Posted 3 hours ago
CREATING A body-swapping illusion. [Link]
No Silence Here » Friends in high places - Knoxville style
Posted 3 hours ago
A Knoxville police officer allowed a Knox County assistant district attorney general to drive home after a traffic stop although the officer told the veteran prosecutor who had been drinking that she was "in no shape to be driving." [Link]
No Silence Here » Top 10 military movies
Posted 3 hours ago
Nashville's Donald Sensing has the list. No. 10 is From Here to Eternity. [Link]
VolNation » Tajh Boyd no longer committed to Tennessee
Posted 3 hours ago
It’s being reported by Rivals and local talk radio that Tennessee quarterback commit Tajh Boyd is no longer headed to Knoxville. The indications are that Coach Kiffin informed Boyd that he did not fit the system that will be implemented at Tennessee. Rivals rates Boyd 4-stars and has him lists as the #3 dual threat quarterback in that nation. Rivals ... [Link]
