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VolNation » Tennessee 87 UNC Asheville 69
Posted 16 minutes ago
Tyler Smith had Tennessee’s first ever triple-double (12 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) and Bruce Pearl notched his 400th career win as Tennessee cruised past UNC Asheville 87-69 in Thompson Boling Arena on Wednesday night. The Vols were slow out of the gate and never were able to fire on all cylinders. Missed shots and defensive lapses were recurring themes. ... [Link]

Hear ItFrom.Us » KPD, DAs, (non) DUIs,
Posted 31 minutes ago
I’m going to have to try and be delicate with this one…where to start? First the background:  A Knox County Assistant District Attorney, Samya Jubran, was done a favor by KPD Officer Hakan Dururvurur when he let her drive home even though he thought she was too impaired to do so after a traffic stop.  What the commenters over at the KNS ... [Link]

Senate Guru - Front Page » MN-Sen 2008 and NH-Sen 1974
Posted 45 minutes ago
In reviewing recent developments in the extremely close Minnesota Senate race, WaPo's Chris Cillizza references the closest U.S. Senate race in history, the 1974 New Hampshire Senate race, which went back-and-forth more than you might believe. The U.S. Senate's website chronicles the race: September 16, 1975 Closest Election in Senate History The closest election in Senate history was decided on September 16, 1975. ... [Link]

Busymom.net » Jingle Bells, Batman Smells
Posted 45 minutes ago
It's that time of year, again. How do you finish the classic kid song, "Jingle Bells, Batman smells..."? I do this every year and I've heard all kinds of versions, and I get some interesting searches for it. One even includes a reference to Uncle Billy, a willy and a motorway. What say you? [Link]

Instapundit » ELEVEN CLEVER TIPS for digital camera owners….
Posted 74 minutes ago
ELEVEN CLEVER TIPS for digital camera owners. [Link]

View From The Porch » In case you were wondering...
Posted 80 minutes ago
...about the definition of "non sequitur", I can offer this music video as explanation. If anything that occurs in it makes sense to you, seek help.(Hopefully it will make up for me linking "Tarzan Boy" last night, too...) [Link]

Lew's Blues » We Miss Ya, Glenn
Posted 81 minutes ago
I'll never forget, when Fat Moe's first opened in Paducah, someone said something to me about playing there. I went to "check it out" and thought it was such a cool place! I loved the old record album covers and instruments around the walls. The stage was SO small. I didn't think I could fit the band on there.....but we ... [Link]

Camera Shy » December self-portrait.
Posted 108 minutes ago
Or, the Magic Mirror Gate. [Link]

Instapundit » A POLITICAL FIRING at the University of Toledo….
Posted 114 minutes ago
A POLITICAL FIRING at the University of Toledo. [Link]

Reality Me » Prop 8 - The Musical
Posted 118 minutes ago
See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die [Link]

Lia Ballentine { c r e a t i v e } » The Girl Effect
Posted 2 hours ago
    Please watch. Then read this. [Link]

Book bandit on the run » Layoffs at Random House, Simon & Schuster
Posted 2 hours ago
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK -- The economy has crashed down on an industry once believed immune from the worst -- book publishing -- with consolidation at Random House Inc., and layoffs at Simon & Schuster and Thomas Nelson Publishers. "Yes, Virginia, book publishing is NOT recession proof," said Patricia Schroeder, president and chief executive officer of ... [Link]

Book bandit on the run » Obama campaign manager to write book
Posted 2 hours ago
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK -- Barack Obama's campaign manager, David Plouffe, is writing a book about the historic election victory and has retained Washington attorney Robert Barnett, Obama's literary representative, to shop the proposal to publishers. The book has been tentatively titled, "The Audacity To Win," a reference to Obama's million-selling "The Audacity of Hope." Having ... [Link]

Book bandit on the run » NY Public Library displays rare Rowling book
Posted 3 hours ago
Associated Press NEW YORK -- A rare original edition of J.K. Rowling's latest book is going on display at the New York Public Library, just as the work is being published around the world. "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" is a collection of five stories that's mentioned in the last book in Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. It's being published ... [Link]

Dr Jim West » Sad News: The Death of David Dungan
Posted 3 hours ago
Mark Goodacre informs us of the sad news that David Dungan has passed away. May he rest in peace. Should an obituary be published and I hear of it I’ll certainly make mention of it here. Posted in people [Link]

The Screening Log » Trailer radar: 'Little Ashes'
Posted 3 hours ago
Can't get enough of "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson? If that's a no, make sure to check out the trailer for Paul Morrison's "Little Ashes" right after the jump. Written by Philippa Goslett, the film focuses on the decadent lifestyle of the young trio of Salvador Dali, Federico Garcia Lorca and Luis Bunuel. Pattinson is on board as Dali, while Javier ... [Link]

Lailnet.com » Documenting the Iraq War
Posted 3 hours 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 3 hours 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]

SouthEastern Sports Blog » Let the Bodies Hit the Floor: Tommy Tuberville Resigns at Auburn
Posted 3 hours ago
If this hasn't been the most volatile college football season I've ever seen, I'm sure all the coaches who are somehow still employed don't want to imagine it. Here's the story at ESPN.com.Here's a resignation that, in many ways and in my humble estimation, makes even less sense than Fulmer's. If you didn't believe the Vols and Auburn were really ... [Link]

Rocky Top Talk » TYLER SMITH NETS A TRIPLE-DOUBLE: First in Tennessee History
Posted 3 hours ago
With just under 8 minutes left against UNC-Asheville, Tyler Smith earned the first-ever triple-double in the 2,338 games played in Tennessee men's basketball history with an assist to Scotty Hopson for a three-pointer. Congrats to Tyler Smith, and many thanks for sticking around for one more year! Photo from 3rdSaturdayinBlogtober A hearty chest-bump to you, Tyler! TYLER SMITH STATS FROM ... [Link]