Politics
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BlountViews
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Pellissippi Parkway Extension - TDOT Meeting, Thursday, May 30, 2013 #
A Community Briefing will be held regarding a change in the route for the Pellissippi Parkway Extension, Alternative A. An environmentally s... read more...
Posted: May 20, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.
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Blount County Wheel Tax Vote Scheduled #
Blount County residents are asked to vote on a County-Wide Wheel Tax. Early Voting Dates - May 22, 2013 to June 6, 2013 Monday through Frid... read more...
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5 a.m.
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Vienna Coffee Company moving to new downtown location #
The Vienna Coffee Company is moving from the High Street location to a new location at 212 College Street in downtown Maryville. The new loc... read more...
Posted: May 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
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Bank out, healthcare facility in #
The old Regions Bank building from the WalMart parking lot in Alcoa is gone. Soon to come will be the American Family Care - Urgent Care/Fam... read more...
Posted: May 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
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Blount County welcomes ProNova with lots of incentives #
ProNova Solutions, a member/division of the Provision Health Alliance, has reached a deal to build a new facility at the long empty Pellissi... read more...
Posted: May 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
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Brian Hornback
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A Post Election Analysis #
My friend Sean over at Meat and Potatoes Blog has a post election analysis that he posted a couple of days ago. While I probably don't agree with everything he posted. Especially with his analysis that everyone on food stamps or welfare automatically voted for President Obama. He makes some ...
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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Dr. Bill Warner to Speak at West Knox Republican Club Tonight #
Dr. Bill Warner an expert in Islamic Doctrine and Sharia Law will be the Speaker tonight at the West Knoxville Republican Club. The club meets at the Red Lobster located at 8040 Kingston Pike. If you plan to eat dinner there (dutch treat) is from 6-7 pm with the program ...
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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Thank A Veteran for Their Service! #
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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Hubert Smith Radio Show Today #
Today from 10-Noon on FM 90.3 the Hubert Smith Radio Show had one term Former State Representative Julia Hurley. A couple of things that caused a couple of chuckles. First, Hubert asked her about any political experience. She began to list out campaigns that she had "worked" in and she ...
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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Hurley Has Hatred In Her Heart and Posted It Online #
Today one term former State Rep Julia Hurley posted a hate filled spew about the nearly 70% win by State Representative Kent Calfee. While she can spew her verbal vomit about Rep. Calfee, it is offensive that she would post totally erroneous information about Marilyn Calfee, Rep. Calfee's wife. I ...
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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Knoxnews: Politics
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Haslam to highlight bills during ceremonial signings in East Tennessee #
NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Haslam officially signed scores of bills into law last week, ranging from a $32.8 billion state budget to an overhaul of liquor manufacturing laws, and this week he will take part in ceremonial signings on the road to focus attention on selected legislation.
Posted: May 19, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
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Candidates failed to report 181 PAC, corporate contributions #
NASHVILLE — Some of the Legislature’s top leaders were among more than 50 candidates who failed to report 181 political contributions totaling $145,875 when the Registry of Election Finance conducted an annual “crosscheck” review mandated by a current state law.
Posted: May 19, 2013 at 8:01 a.m.
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28 planning commissioners avoid Tennessee Ethics Commission penalty #
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Ethics Commission has decided against penalizing 28 planning commissioners around the state who filed financial disclosures late, while voting to levy fines of $10,000 each against three who failed to file any report at all.
Posted: May 14, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
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Ethics Commission to hold hearing on Ingram Group 'oversight' #
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Ethics Commission voted Monday to hold a hearing on whether veteran political operative Tom Ingram violated state lobbying laws along with one of his associates at The Ingram Group and one of their clients.
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.
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Tennessee distillery bill raises ethics queries about governor #
Gov. Bill Haslam will probably pass into law a bill that would aid a personal business associate and overrule the city of Gatlinburg’s efforts to regulate moonshine distilleries.
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5 a.m.
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KnoxViews
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Improved Flickr #
Yesterday my Flickr homepage changed for the better. Large images of the latest uploads from my friends and contacts are displayed, and the... read more...
Posted: May 21, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.
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World's Fair Park development? #
It is being reported City of Knoxville and University of Tennessee officials are discussing "the possibility of locating a new performance v... read more...
Posted: May 21, 2013 at 5 a.m.
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Tragic news from Oklahoma #
Massive, deadly tornado. Multiple fatalities feared at elementary school, widespread devastation... KFOR-TV live updates... ... read more...
Posted: May 20, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.
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Playing the Game #
Nashville's WSMV has been practicing the lost of art of journalism. This is how charters are able to game the system to their advantage. WS... read more...
Posted: May 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.
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The Taylor Swift Justin Bieber Awards #
The Billboard Awards show started out strong with Bruno Mars and went swiftly downhill from there until the very end when Prince blew the r... read more...
Posted: May 20, 2013 at 6:30 a.m.
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Political Leverage
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Breaking Merle FM seeks court action to prevent WNOX sale! #
Breaking! Merle FM Owner has taken legal action against WNOX purchase by Journal Broadcasting Group http://24x7.knoxfocus.com/2012/12/21/merle-fm-to-challenge-wnox-purchase/ Please note. The statements listed immediately above are the sole opinion of the noted writer of the above document.The information should be construed as an open opinion and information contained in this document represents ...
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5:01 a.m.
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The game has changed...Political Leverage and my future #
Hi, everyone. From now on you can get the latest breaking news for local government at http://247.knoxfocus.com I have worked real hard on the project and am excited for it. As for this blog. It is going to be more about me and the stuff I love. So mainly it ...
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5:01 a.m.
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Leader of Team Ghost Shell gives exclusive interview #
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hacker-Japan-Is-Extremely-Vulnerable-to-Cyberattacks-Exclusive-306195.shtml Ok, so today we get more insight into the mind and workings of "Team Ghost Shell." DeadMellox the Team Leader of Ghost Shell gave some really good insight. What I notice is that this group is getting more and more sophisticated in their skill level. Take a look at ...
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5:01 a.m.
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Awesome article on reverse engineering with encryption algorithms #
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/free-ride-students-crack-ticket--algorithm-20121112-2984x.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co Great read! Please note. The statements listed immediately above are the sole opinion of the noted writer of the above document.The information should be construed as an open opinion and information contained in this document represents facts to the best of the writers knowledge and should not be viewed ...
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5:01 a.m.
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Julia Hurley on the Hubert Smith Radio Show today. #
Julia Hurley with student radio producer Mustapha Moussa I sat in on The Hubert Smith Radio Show today with featured guest Julia C. Hurley. I was very impressed with her intellectual conversations with Hubert Smith. I was also kind of taken back a little. She was friendly, smart, kind, ...
Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5:01 a.m.
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Resonance
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2011 Cherohala Challenge Photo Ride Report #
On 18 June 2011 I did the Cherohala Challenge (route map). I really enjoy this ride (this was my sixth time): it's (fittingly) challenging, has fantastic and varied scenery, and is only a 75-minute drive away. Even so, I arrived...
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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2011 3-State 2-Mountain Tornado-Shorted Century Photo Ride Report #
On 7 May 2011 I participated in my fourth 3-State 3-Mountain Challenge in Chattanooga, TN. It had been three years since I had last ridden the event, so I was eager to return. But not too excited--it still required effort...
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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Tour de Dogwoods (2011) #
It's spring in Knoxville. Last week I rode around a few west side neighborhoods, taking pictures. They don't do it justice. Jean Teague Greenway West Hills Westmoreland Trail Tennessee River Sequoyah Hills...
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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Brief Escape #
Why do I cycle? If I push myself, I can drop life's frustrations....
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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2011 Cycling Training Log #
I set up a no-frills Google Spreadsheets file to track my cycling rides this year. The spreadsheets allow you to record the route, distance, time, average speed, and weather conditions of your training sessions. I designed the document for cycling,...
Posted: April 24, 2013 at 8:02 a.m.
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SayUncle
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Quote of the day #
My recently turned 7 year old son: Of course, it’s fun!. I was proud.
Posted: May 21, 2013 at 8:30 p.m.
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Gun Control Advancing In The House? #
Not likely
Posted: May 20, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
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Our grassroots are real #
Five Reasons the NRA Won the Recent Gun Control Debate That Have Nothing to Do with Politics
Posted: May 20, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
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Reasoned Discourse #
2nd Amendment Supporter Thrown Out of N.J. Meeting By Police After Criticizing Gun Control
Posted: May 20, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
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In Colorado #
54 sheriffs file suit against the state’s recent gun control laws. Lots more from Publicola
Posted: May 20, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.
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