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Six Meat Buffet: Even Paglia Gets It?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:45:11 -0500

If you can make it through the first vomitous paragraphs where Camille can't stop praising Pelosi for having a vagina, she puts together some of the best descriptions of the healthcare nightmare bill I've seen yet. But this rigid, intrusive and grotesquely expensive bill is a nightmare. Holy Hygeia, why can't' [...]

Shlog: Yanci Is Famous

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:28:26 -0500

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“Did you know that you are famous in America?” I asked.

She shook her head no.

“Do you know what my job is?” I asked.

“You are a writer?” she guessed through a translator.

“Well, yes,” I said, “but mostly I sing and preach.”

Her eyebrows raised.

“After I visited you four years ago I went [...]

Tennessee Guerilla Women: I'm a Democrat. I'm a Republican. (Video)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500

The system is rigged. This video is a lot more lighthearted about that fact than I feel.

Progressive Politics Liberal News [...]

Enclave: Well at least they seem to like each other, for whatever that's worth

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

I received word from a reliable source this afternoon that perhaps I was not getting attention from Mayor's Office of Neighborhoods Director Brady Banks for a vexing Salemtown concern because Mr. Banks had left the post of MOON Director. I tweeted a query to see if anyone else [...]

Shlog: Enough

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:20:25 -0500

The number of obese people on the planet right now is pretty close to the number of people who went hungry today.

Coincidence?

Could it be that God, being the loving Father he is, has made enough for every child at his table? But like all children, we have a hard time [...]

Busymom.net: Your guess is as good as mine

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:54:00 -0500

"I am...the soul wiper." Busy D. (age 7), in a James Brown-esque tone, upon returning to the pew after making his First Confession tonight.... [...]

Lake Neuron: Day 11: 20,796 words

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:33:38 -0500

Cruising along ….
I’m about a day and a half ahead of pace, which is good, because things happen, and it’s easy to fall behind. I’m not as far ahead of pace as my co-worker Mary Reeves, however.
I told Mary today that I’m not sure this novel is going [...]

east side cyclist: are you serious?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:09:00 -0500

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"I wouldn't be standing here if I wasn't." That's what the cop said to me.

...which is the same cop that hammered down a dead end street that ends at the greenway to catch me while I was riding my bike home from work... to the greenway... at 6:15pm [...]

GenBetween: Kids & the Significance of Veteran’s Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:03:54 -0500

Today is Veterans Day in the U.S. Do our children know what it really means, in addition to a day off from school, parades and flags?

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Do they realize that without the veterans’ service for our country, from the Revolutionary War forward, we might not be enjoying the [...]

Career and Kids: Kids & the Significance of Veteran’s Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:03:54 -0500

Today is Veterans Day in the U.S. Do our children know what it really means, in addition to a day off from school, parades and flags?

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Do they realize that without the veterans’ service for our country, from the Revolutionary War forward, we might not be enjoying the [...]

Camp4u: In Peru

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:34:00 -0500

Blogging will be limited for the next week or so. I am in Peru and internet is limited (unless I want to pay about a buck a minute). [...]

Music City Miracles: It's all right. We make money here, so I can pay it.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:10:03 -0500

It's all right. We make money here, so I can pay it.

Albert Haynesworth of the Washington Money Pits Redskins after hearing he'd been fined for his action in last Sunday's sideline brawl.

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TennesseeTicket.com: Did I Hear You Correctly?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:53:00 -0500

Earlier this fall, I met with Mike McWherter for an hour or so of discussion about the campaign for governor, and how he intends to address some of the challenges facing Tennesseans. As that... [...]

Where's the Mute Button?: Nov. 11: The Crown’s History

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:28:21 -0500

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My friend today talked about the influence other people have in our lives – it’s unavoidable, sometimes indelible, often immeasurable. Just as women imprint on men, men too inevitably influence women. As women, how do we carry the burden or the joy of our relationships with men, whether current or [...]

Six Meat Buffet: The Myth Of The Blue Dog

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:46:56 -0500

Tennessee's own Jim Cooper - who so many are quick to point out is a "moderate" or "blue dog" - is every bit the treasury looter that the rest of his brothers and sisters are on the left side of the aisle. He proved it with his gutless vote ... [...]

Six Meat Buffet: Facebook post of the day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:46:56 -0500

Comes from Buffet friend Stacy, formerly of Still Stacy. You can tell she raises her children well: From my 13 year old just now: "I'm gonna make a new hot dog called a Barney Frank. It'll be fat and full of shit". [caption id="attachment_10050" align="aligncenter" width="453" caption="Taken down by a ..." [...]

Six Meat Buffet: Why Daddy Drinks, Indeed

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:46:56 -0500

Humorist, Buffet friend and all-around good guy Ronald Hart has just released his new book, No Such Thing As A Pretty Good Alligator Wrestler: Kids, Politics and Family-Why Daddy Drinks Pick it up at Amazon.Com or visit his website for discounts on multiple copies for the coming Ramahanakwanzmas gift-giving season. He gets [...]

Six Meat Buffet: Better Late than Never, I Guess

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:46:56 -0500

Thank you Mr. President for doing the right thing here...even if W did beat you to it. Now let the ass-kissing begin. [...]

Lean Left: I’m On Vacation

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:43:58 -0500

Off for some New Orleans debauchery. In the meantime, enjoy Jon Stewart's brilliant send-up of Glenn Beck: The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10cThe 11/3 Projectwww.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealth Care Crisis [...]

Lean Left: QOTD: Armistice Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:43:58 -0500

From Jacob Levey: A Veteran's/ Armistice/ Remembrance Day observed on November 11 in particular shouldn't just mean a gauzy and somber honoring of live veterans and fallen soldiers. It should be in part a day of anger and horror about the particular war that ended on this day, the stupid brutality [...]

Lean Left: Let’s Have Term Limits Where They Belong

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:43:58 -0500

Senator Jim DeMint (Asshole - CSA) has proposed a Constitutional amendment to impose term limits on federal officeholders (3 terms for Representatives, 2 for Senators). Leaving aside the convenient fact that this gives Senators twice as long in office as Representatives, the proposal is not the craziest thing DeMint has [...]

Tennessee Guerilla Women: Jon Stewart Catches Faux News Hannity Manipulating the Videos (Video)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:16:00 -0500

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Uh-0h. Sean Hannity has been caught in the act of making up some more faux news. No surprise. Fox News holds the record for manipulating the news. In the video clip below, the world's favorite media critic Jon Stewart presents the evidence and demonstrates conclusively' [...]

Page 300: Why You Runnin'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:13:00 -0500

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Lissie - Why You Runnin'

As introductions to a new artist go, the debut from Lissie Maurus, is a pretty promising one. Blessed with the pipes of her barbershop quartet champion grandfather, and the vagabond spirit of her train jumping great-grandfather, this Rock Island,' [...]

Music City Miracles: Paul K on Justin Gage's Injury

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:10:11 -0500

Paul K on Justin Gage's Injury

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Music City Miracles: Buffalo Bills @ Tennessee Titans Wednesday Injury Report

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:57:01 -0500

BUF Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status Keith Ellison LB Thigh Did Not Participate In Practice -- Terrence McGee CB Knee Did Not Participate In Practice -- Terrell Owens WR Hip Did Not Participate In Practice -- Aaron Schobel DE Groin Did Not Participate In Practice -- Kyle Williams DT Knee Did Not Participate In Practice -- Trent Edwards QB Head Full Participation in Practice -- Shawn Nelson TE Illness Full Participation in Practice -- Bryan Scott S Ankle Full Participation in Practice -- Jonathan Scott T Ankle Full [...]

Nashville for the 21st Century: Banks Leaves Office of Neighborhoods to Join Herron Campaign

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:00 -0500

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In the department of "If ACK Doesn't Post It, I Don't Know It," Brady Banks left the Office of Neighborhoods at the end of October to pursue his dream of begging lots of people to give money to the Roy Herron campaign. After a brief vacation, Banks is excited to [...]

Music City Miracles: Coach Fisher's Wednesday Practice Report

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:47:04 -0500

More photos » by Marcio Sanchez - AP

I missed you sooo much. Thank you for saving [...]

Just Another Pretty Farce: Does My Husband Still Live Here?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:23:13 -0500

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This is the Sales Summit week at his job, and so he gets home late and exhausted every night. Which is cool with me, but I just realised now that I think I’ve seen him a grand total of three hours in four days. This must be what it’s like [...]

Nashville for the 21st Century: Paul Against Career Politicians

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500

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According to Rand Paul's website, he is joining Sen. DeMint's call for the return of the guaranteed-to-fail constitutional amendment to limit Congressional terms:

Rand Paul supports term limits as a means of reining in career politicians and pork barrel spending. He supports the legislation introduced by U.S. Senate [...]

Music City Miracles: Terrell Owens misses practice with a hip strain; status for Sunday uncertain.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:46:08 -0500

Terrell Owens misses practice with a hip strain; status for Sunday uncertain.

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Tman In Tennessee: For A Great Cause, And A Great Lady

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:58:00 -0500

My friend Amanda, who years ago sent me some great links about one of the main characters from the excellent documentary film by Irish filmmaker Phelim McAleer "Mine Your Own Business", is taking part in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Mission to wipe out blood [...]

LeftWingCracker: MGLCC’s Pride Flag Target of Vandalism

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500

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Hat tip to Brad Watkins at WTL

MGLCC’s Pride Flag Target of Vandalism

Vandals Attempt to Burn Memphis Gay & Lesbian Community Center’s Pride Flag

Memphis, TN, November 11, 2009: Early Wednesday morning, two vandals attempted to burn the rainbow pride flag that flies prominently in [...]

LeftWingCracker: HEY! Early Voting starts November 12 in Senate 31 general and House 83 Primary

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:28:00 -0500

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NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING

DECEMBER 1, 2009

SPECIAL STATE GENERAL AND PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Pursuant to Sec. 2-6-103, Tennessee Code Annotated, notice is hereby given by the Shelby County Election Commission of unrestricted early voting for the December 1, 2009, Special State General and Primary Elections [...]

TaxingTennessee: Avg Time spent viewing TV at all time high

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:21:00 -0500

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The average American spent “four hours and 49 minutes a day on average in front of the TV” during the most recent TV season, The Nielsen Company said Tuesday. A few minutes shy of the five-hour mark, the 2008-9 season average is the highest [...]

TaxingTennessee: Jaw Dropping Corruption in Public Education

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:04:00 -0500

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Music City Miracles: Paul K's Titans Midseason Report

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:02:36 -0500

Paul K's Titans Midseason Report

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Lavender Sparkles: What I Love

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:43:00 -0500

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"...I find my delight in your commandments, which I love. I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes" (Psalm 119:47-48).

How quick I am to proclaim my love:
I love football.
I love pizza.
I love smooth [...]

GenBetween: Buying Better Grades: Yes or No

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:39:40 -0500

Rosewood Middle School of Greensboro North Carolina is giving out grades for money. The principal believes all is fair in this little game as it benefits the children.

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Exactly what benefits the children you may ask? Well, apparently they are trying to raise money for the [...]

Career and Kids: Buying Better Grades: Yes or No

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:39:40 -0500

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Rosewood Middle School of Greensboro North Carolina is giving out grades for money. The principal believes all is fair in this little game as it benefits the children.

IMG: Sxc.hu

Exactly what benefits the children you may ask? Well, apparently they are trying to raise money for the [...]

NPT Media Update: The Top Ten PBS Children`s Shows of All Time (After Sesame Street)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:27:55 -0500

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The 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street has NPT Media Update Children’s Programming Correspondent and Sesame Street enthusiast Erin McInnis thinking again. This time, it’s about the plethora of OTHER great PBS children’s shows over the years. She’s compiled her favorites. Let the reminiscing (and debating) begin! By Erin McInnis Sesame Street kicked [...]

KayeDacus.com: We Can Never Thank Them Enough

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:51:32 -0500

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It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you. ~Author Unknown As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy The most persistent sound which reverberates through men’s history is the [...]

Music City Miracles: Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans Series at a Glance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:30:35 -0500

The Titans lead the all-time series between these two franchises 25-16. The Titans are 13-6 at home against the Bills and have won the last two meetings. These two franchises have also played two of the more memorable postseason games in NFL history. Luckily [...]

Music City Miracles: Congrats to the two Titans that made The Sporting News's Midseason All Pro Team

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:02:52 -0500

Congrats to the two Titans that made The Sporting News's Midseason All Pro Team

Chris Johnson and Michael Roos. They both also made Pro Football Weekly's Midseason All Pro Team.

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Heaven's Highway: 4 Minute Daily Devotions: We Will Remember Them

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:49:00 -0500

Psalm 39:4 Show me, O LORD, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life.

2 Corinthians 8:5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord [...]

Tennessee Guerilla Women: Women of the Year Awards Highlights (Video)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:34:00 -0500

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Rihanna, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, Maya Angelou and Amy Poehler were among this year's deserving winners. Just for fun, the video below is comprised of highlights from Glamour's Women of the Year Awards. Bill Clinton was there, as were most of the award winning [...]

Music City Miracles: Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Thank You To Our Real Veterans Edition

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:18:09 -0500

Gotta love KSK

What better way to start off the Veteran's Day links than with a story about the Titans' own veteran of military service, Ahmard Hall. Hall served in the Marines in Kosovo and Afghanistan before walking on to' [...]

BlogNetNews.com » Nashville

Six Meat Buffet: Even Paglia Gets It?

Shlog: Yanci Is Famous

Tennessee Guerilla Women: I'm a Democrat. I'm a Republican. (Video)

Enclave: Well at least they seem to like each other, for whatever that's worth

Shlog: Enough

Busymom.net: Your guess is as good as mine

Lake Neuron: Day 11: 20,796 words

east side cyclist: are you serious?

GenBetween: Kids & the Significance of Veteran’s Day

Career and Kids: Kids & the Significance of Veteran’s Day

Camp4u: In Peru

Music City Miracles: It's all right. We make money here, so I can pay it.

TennesseeTicket.com: Did I Hear You Correctly?

Where's the Mute Button?: Nov. 11: The Crown’s History

Six Meat Buffet: The Myth Of The Blue Dog

Six Meat Buffet: Facebook post of the day

Six Meat Buffet: Why Daddy Drinks, Indeed

Six Meat Buffet: Better Late than Never, I Guess

Lean Left: I’m On Vacation

Lean Left: QOTD: Armistice Day

Lean Left: Let’s Have Term Limits Where They Belong

Tennessee Guerilla Women: Jon Stewart Catches Faux News Hannity Manipulating the Videos (Video)

Page 300: Why You Runnin'

Music City Miracles: Paul K on Justin Gage's Injury

Music City Miracles: Buffalo Bills @ Tennessee Titans Wednesday Injury Report

Nashville for the 21st Century: Banks Leaves Office of Neighborhoods to Join Herron Campaign

Music City Miracles: Coach Fisher's Wednesday Practice Report

Just Another Pretty Farce: Does My Husband Still Live Here?

Nashville for the 21st Century: Paul Against Career Politicians

Music City Miracles: Terrell Owens misses practice with a hip strain; status for Sunday uncertain.

Tman In Tennessee: For A Great Cause, And A Great Lady

LeftWingCracker: MGLCC’s Pride Flag Target of Vandalism

LeftWingCracker: HEY! Early Voting starts November 12 in Senate 31 general and House 83 Primary

TaxingTennessee: Avg Time spent viewing TV at all time high

TaxingTennessee: Jaw Dropping Corruption in Public Education

Music City Miracles: Paul K's Titans Midseason Report

Lavender *Sparkles*: What I Love

GenBetween: Buying Better Grades: Yes or No

Career and Kids: Buying Better Grades: Yes or No

NPT Media Update: The Top Ten PBS Children`s Shows of All Time (After Sesame Street)

KayeDacus.com: We Can Never Thank Them Enough

Music City Miracles: Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans Series at a Glance

Music City Miracles: Congrats to the two Titans that made The Sporting News's Midseason All Pro Team

Heaven's Highway: 4 Minute Daily Devotions: We Will Remember Them

Tennessee Guerilla Women: Women of the Year Awards Highlights (Video)

Music City Miracles: Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Thank You To Our Real Veterans Edition

Lavender Sparkles: What I Love