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terryfrank.net » Live Blogging Debate
Posted 44 minutes ago
I’ve never even been inspired to live-blog a debate or an event, but oh my goodness!  McCain is SMOKING HOT! He comes out of the box: 1) ENERGY INDEPENDENCE!  2) Low taxes for EVERYONE! 3) stop spending spree 4) debt problem for our children, grandchildren—and debt to China 5)prosperity and peace  6) addresses retirees and their home values! Tom Brokaw ... [Link]

Domestic Psychology » Home Depot and Sephora blend together
Posted 47 minutes ago
Since Sarah kept complaining about Amy using her desk, I dragged Sarah’s old desk out of the garage so that Amy could have a desk of her own. The desk has been in storage for several years and I had forgotten it was multiple pastel colors. Pastel green, yellow and purple are fine for a nursery, but the girls room ... [Link]

Instapundit » No title
Posted 49 minutes ago
I DIDN'T LIKE MCCAIN'S REFLEXIVE TALK ABOUT GREED ON WALL STREET, but at least he paired it with "cronyism and corruption in the Congress." Meanwhile, Obama's going after McCain over "trickle down" economics. Didn't they say that about Reagan, too? [Link]

SayUncle » Debate thread
Posted 62 minutes ago
Have at it, if you want to. I will note I keep seeing press accounts that say things like don’t expect fighting words or getting mean could be a mistake. What that translates to McCain, don’t talk too much about Obama’s past. They do have an election to win. Update: So far, McCain knows his shit. Obama is speaking in ... [Link]

The Screening Log » Shyamalan talks more ‘Unbreakable’ sequel
Posted 66 minutes ago
Just a couple of weeks ago, M. Night Shyamalan told MTV he was thinking about developing a sequel to his 2000 mystery thriller “Unbreakable.” Now he’s definitely considering it. But what does that really mean?In a recent interview with Sci Fi, the director said the initial mixed reaction to “Unbreakable” kept him from getting started on a follow-up right away. ... [Link]

Jim West » Hooray for AIG
Posted 67 minutes ago
Why’s Congress so upset that execs of AIG, after being bailed out by us, went on a way cool all expense paid trip to a California resort?  After all, they  (Congress) are the feckless lot that gave them the money. It’s almost like the neighbor who comes over to borrow 10$ till payday because they’re broke and is next seen ... [Link]

Russ McBee » First Tennessee Bank sounds a bit defensive
Posted 70 minutes ago
This email just went out to customers of First Tennessee Bank: Dear Valued Customer, In this unprecedented financial time, it seems like each day brings news that significantly alters the financial landscape. This constant state of change can be confusing. At First Tennessee, we understand your concern. That's why we want to highlight two recent developments that may be important ... [Link]

Left of the Dial » Live Coverage Of Belmont Debate
Posted 76 minutes ago
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Jim West » A Bit More on the ‘Coffin of the High Priest’s Son’
Posted 79 minutes ago
From Ha’aretz: The Bible and other Jewish sources are full of details about the priests and high priests, from the descriptions of their garments as described in the Book of Exodus, to the number of high priests who served in the First and Second Temples. Now archaeology is providing new evidence to show the institution indeed existed: a fragment from ... [Link]

Thomas P.M. Barnett :: Weblog » Corrections to advance copy
Posted 80 minutes ago
If you received a copy of the advance proof of Great Powers and wish to report typos or corrections, please send them to me in an email by October 14th. If you wanted an advance copy but haven't received one, please understand the limited availablility and the many competing priorities. Thanks! [Link]

Instapundit » No title
Posted 83 minutes ago
LIVEBLOGGING TONIGHT'S DEBATE: Ann Althouse, Stephen Green (drunkblogging), Brendan Loy, and, of course, the gang at The Corner. Also, Jules Crittenden, Jason Pye, and TPM Election Central. Plus, Exurban League. And, a bunch of milbloggers, and Jacob Lybbert. UPDATE: Also the folks at Contentions. And Jeralyn Merritt at TalkLeft. So is Bob Krumm. And, in Nashville, A.C. Kleinheider. And Dr. ... [Link]

z11 communications » Beacon Professional Services, PLC opens offices in Knoxville
Posted 94 minutes ago
Private outpatient psychiatric and psychological services with a focus on children and adolescents. Beacon Professional Services, PLC, located on Old Weisgarber Road in Knoxville, is now accepting patients. Beacon Professional Services, PLC provides psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults. These services include diagnosis and management of most all child, adolescent and adult psychiatric disorders that can be ... [Link]

Instapundit » No title
Posted 106 minutes ago
A WARNING ABOUT TONIGHT'S TOWN-HALL DEBATE: beware of "ringers." Plus this warning: "It would be wise to dramatically lower your expectations of this debate. The town hall format lends itself to the worst pander-style, personal sob story politicking." Ugh. [Link]

ThreeStrikesandOut » Getting Knocked Out Is Lucrative
Posted 109 minutes ago
Remember Kimbo Slice? He was famous like four days ago. Come on, I’m sure you can remember. He got knocked out by the guy with the Boy George hair who kicked like a scared girl. Well, at least one of those guys got paid well. One of them got paid 500 grand for the fight and the other got paid ... [Link]

Envirocapitalist » I only feel free in the woods
Posted 2 hours ago
My home state of Tennessee is abuzz with talk of the debate tonight in Nashville between two men looking to use the power of government to "Give" stuff to people or to fix all our problems by spending money we don't have on more programs we don't need. I have now realized that Americans no longer want to be free ... [Link]

Instapundit » No title
Posted 2 hours ago
DANA MILBANK CALLS SARAH PALIN A RACIST, Ann Althouse responds. "Look out, Sarah, if you inspire noise from the crowd, the press will choose which words to report. . . . If Palin excites the crowd, the press will listen hard for the nastiest remark. She'd better rein it in then." [Link]

Instapundit » No title
Posted 2 hours ago
I'M GEORGE MCGOVERN, and I endorsed this ad. [Link]

View From The Porch » Happy 1st Blogiversary to...
Posted 2 hours ago
...my Roomie. Go congratulamate her!(I'm feeling guilty because I totally spaced linking Breda's celebratory post last Wed. I can't forget to listen to the Gun Nuts: TNG show tonight, either. Only an hour away... ) [Link]

Left of the Dial » Smackdown On “The View”
Posted 2 hours ago
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ThreeStrikesandOut » Tennessee Running Back Squawks-Literally
Posted 2 hours ago
I know that things have been getting bad for the Tennessee football team, but has it really gotten to this point? What am I talking about? How about this from the Tennessean: Practice had just ended last week. The Tennessee starting tailback (Arian Foster), a senior on the verge of becoming UT’s all-time leading rusher, was requested for media interviews. ... [Link]