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TennViews - Liberal views and opinion by Tennessee Volunteers for a progressive America » Tennessee Senate money race
Posted 12 minutes ago
Here are summaries of the third quarter campaign finance reports as candidates for Tennessee Senate head into the home stretch: TN-2 Ron Ramsey (R): Raised: $69,511, On hand: $248,704 Bill Jones (D): No report found TN-4 Mike Williams (I): Raised: $43,916, On hand: $59,908 Mike Faulk (R): Raised: $48,384, On hand: $67,786 TN-6 Gary Farmer (D): Raised: $50, On hand: ... [Link]

Pull up a chair... » Lust for life
Posted 17 minutes ago
I'm a sucker for old movies, as most any friend of mine can tell you. One classic that seems to have almost a mystical hold over me is David Lean's "Dr. Zhivago," the 1965 epic about war, love and death during the Russian Revolution. I've seen it at least 12 times and always look in on it whenever it plays ... [Link]

No Silence Here » BREAKING NEWS: Commissioner Moore ousted
Posted 34 minutes ago
Developing. A judge says he'll rule before lunch on whether Knox County Commissioners Scott Moore and Paul Pinkston will forfeit their right to hold office due to their conduct during last year's controversy over the state Open Meetings Act. [Link]

KnoxViews » Grapes R Us
Posted 44 minutes ago
Just learned that Mike Ragsdale is leading a TV discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath" today at 2:30 -- I assume on Comcast Channel 12. Who better? After all, he's being investigated by everyone except the ASPCA and stalked by his wife. -- s. KnoxViews [Link]

Stirring the pot » Bonefish Grill salmon and asparagus salad with citrus vinaigrette
Posted 46 minutes ago
12 fresh asparagus spears 4 (6-ounce) portions salmon filet 12 ounces mixed field greens 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, julienned Citrus vinaigrette (recipe below) 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese 4 tablespoons toasted pine nuts Blanch asparagus in salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and refresh in cold water; drain and pat dry. Heat grill to high. Lightly oil ... [Link]

The Bottom Line » Gregg White sells La Costa to focus on Nama, family
Posted 49 minutes ago
Gregg White has sold La Costa on Market Square with plans to focus more energy on growing and improving his first venture, Nama Sushi Bar. "It's just time," White said of La Costa, which opened in 2006 and serves up a menu of Latino and Southern cuisine. White, who had been running four restaurants and a catering company, has been ... [Link]

Plain Talk Home Loans / Mortgage Financing » Subject: letter of appreciation
Posted 52 minutes ago
Dear Kristin, I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help with refinancing my home.In today’s market it is not the easiest thing to do but you made it seem effortless.I know you worked very hard for my family by getting us the best rates possibleand I wanted you to know how much we appreciated your dedication.I ... [Link]

Reality Me » SuperDad!
Posted 55 minutes ago
This sippy had chocolate milk in it yesterday so we can just rinse it out and put more chocolate milk in it right? I took Evan to the IRS office today in the John Duncan Building and we played with cannons, walked a maze in the courtyard of one of my favorite downtown churches, played on benches, took pictures with ... [Link]

Cup Of Joe Powell » Right-Wingers Blame Poor For Financial Chaos
Posted 57 minutes ago
The imaginary and the fearful have glommed onto this notion that the one group of Americans to blame the most for the 'financial meltdown" in the housing market is the poor and other 'minority' sections of America.Hence, the spinners and blame-anyone-but-the-culprits, have labeled programs such as the CRA - the Community Reinvestment Act - as part of an Evil Liberal ... [Link]

Instapundit » No title
Posted 66 minutes ago
Knoxville, Tennessee. Spanish-American War Memorial, at the Old County Courthouse. [Link]

Ramblin' Man » Remember doing the Time Warp?
Posted 68 minutes ago
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will be shown at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Doors will open at 10 p.m. for costume and door prizes. Admission is $8 for adults (a $2 service charge is added for online and phone ticket orders). Call 865-684-1200 or visit www.tennesseetheatre.com. [Link]

SayUncle » Two down
Posted 75 minutes ago
NRA has hit Obama for his stance on the second amendment. Now, they’re hitting him on his stance for the first amendment. [Link]

Instapundit » No title
Posted 77 minutes ago
MICKEY KAUS: "One of McCain's problems is that voters aren't paying much attention to Iraq--because it looks from our distant vantage point like the war is finally on a glide path to an honorable U.S. drawdown of troops. How much damage could Obama do?" [Link]

The Bottom Line » Food City, PBG partner to save fuel, improve air
Posted 79 minutes ago
Food City and Pepsi Bottling Group have teamed up to reduce fuel consumption and the release of emissions from trucks driving to and from Knoxville and Abingdon, Va. It's truly a win-win for residents living in an area of poor air quality and for the businesses themselves. For the companies, it provides a way not only to conserve but to ... [Link]

SayUncle » Even More GBR3 Stuff
Posted 82 minutes ago
Another .50 cal vid, this one from GBR3 [Link]

No Silence Here » "We are on the brink of an Electoral College blowout"
Posted 86 minutes ago
"There is a possibility for huge Democratic gains in the Senate, which means Barack Obama could be the most powerful president we've seen since George W. Bush in the years immediately following 9-11, or Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964," Politico editor-in-chief John F. Harris told a college audience. "Republicans are on the verge of a rout that could leave them ... [Link]

X Smack » Two days later, how things have changed...
Posted 98 minutes ago
On Sunday, column about college football coaches on the hot seat ran in Orlando. The day before he was fired, Tommy Bowden was given a 40% chance of getting fired...what does that mean for the 80% chance for CPF? [Link]

X Smack » The bowl projections after week 7...
Posted 100 minutes ago
and yes, the Vols are still on the list to make a bowl game this year. [Link]

No Silence Here » Drive-through flu shoots
Posted 101 minutes ago
MURRELLS INLET -- For the first time, this year Harry and Elaine Cagle did not have to leave their vehicle to get flu shots. Wonder if UT can get a drive-through offensive line?* Oh, wait, defensive lines are already doing that. Oops. Sorry. That slipped out. (*My apologies for the double entendre.) [Link]

X Smack » The midseason honors...
Posted 101 minutes ago
and disappointments from around college football make a pretty interesting list. [Link]