Politics
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BlountViews
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Ruby Tuesday opposes public education #
As reported by R. Neal at KnoxViews.com, The State Board of Education held an appeal hearing yesterday regarding a proposed Blount County charter school that was rejected by Blount County schools (and Alcoa schools before that). The organizers appealed to the state and a decision is expected by year end. ...
Posted: Feb. 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Blount charter school hearing today in Blount County #
The Tennessee State Board of Education is holding a public hearing today, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at 11:30AM, to review Blount County's denial of a new charter school. The meeting should be over by 12:45PM. The meeting will be held at: Blount County Schools Board Room 831 Grandview Drive Maryville, ...
Posted: Feb. 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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CAPPE Annual Meeting and PlanET Workshop #
Start: 02/26/2012 - 14:30 End: 02/26/2012 - 17:00 Timezone: Etc/GMT-4 CAPPE (Citizens Against Pellissippi Parkway Extension) is holding their annual meeting Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at 1:30PM. Blount County Public Library Dorothy Herron Room A Sunday, February 26, 2012 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM CAPPE’s Annual Meeting is your opportunity ...
Posted: Feb. 3, 2012 at 6 a.m.
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CAPPE's Tenth Annual ChiliFest #
Start: 02/04/2012 - 17:00 End: 02/04/2012 - 19:30 Timezone: Etc/GMT-4 CAPPE (Citizens Against Pellisippi Parkway Extension) are holding their 10th annual ChiliFest Saturday, February 4, 2012. Stovall Family Life Center beside First Church of the Nazarene 1608 E. Broadway, Maryville (near 5 points on Old Knoxville Hwy/Maryville Pike, next to ...
Posted: Feb. 3, 2012 at 5:30 a.m.
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Christmas light displays in Blount County, 2011 #
View Blount County Christmas Light Displays, 2011 in a larger map From a story in the Maryville Daily Times, here is a map of Christmas light displays submitted by their readers.
Posted: Jan. 29, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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Brian Hornback
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Obama Standing On The Constitution! #
This was posted on Facebook, Shock And Awe decided to share
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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You Might Want to Reconsider Messing With Sherry #
Mike Donila over at Screams From The Porch and the Knox County Investigative Reporter for the Big Metal Shed on the Hill details here about an exchange between Commissioner Robert Lawrence Smith and Register of Deeds Sherry Witt. Register Witt is a Fulton gal, Smith better reconsider directing his angst ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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Newt Details What Obama Has Accomplished! #
So last night Obamaman detailed how it was Bush's fault at least four times during the State of the Union. Newt Gingrich appeared in front of 4000 people in Sarasota County, Florida. He details what Obamaman has accomplished in his time and how quickly a Gingrich administration can dismantle what ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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Knox County is Getting Cheated! #
Last week former Scripps writer Larry Van Guilder went to work as the Communications Guy for Trustee John Duncan. So, Mike Donila at the Big Metal Shed on the Hill and Screams From The Porch has asked for comment twice from Van Guilder. In this story, "Larry Van Guilder, a ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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My Hero Fred Thompson May Have Me Close To Picking A Candidate for GOP President #
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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Knoxnews: Politics
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Phil Ballard for Knox County property assessor #
Phil Ballard
Posted: Feb. 4, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
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Political happenings for Feb. 4, 2012 #
Area political happenings.
Posted: Feb. 4, 2012 at 7 a.m.
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Political Notebook: Bill would penalize teachers, lobbyists for defaulting on student loans #
NASHVILLE — Teachers and lobbyists who default on student loans could lose the right to practice their professions under legislation winning final approval in the state House on Thursday.
Posted: Feb. 2, 2012 at 6 p.m.
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Political Notebook: Filed bills address lottery ads, tuition increases, state tree and flag #
NASHVILLE — The deadline for introducing new bills in the state Senate was Thursday.
Posted: Jan. 30, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
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TN Democrats seek celebrity to challenge Corker #
How do you compete in a statewide race when your party’s best-known politicians have decided they’ve got better things to do than challenge an incumbent, well-funded U.S. senator?
Posted: Jan. 29, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
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KnoxViews
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Campfield Offers Myths on AIDS, Gays and More #
A look at the myths which seem to inform Knoxville's State Senator Stacey Campfiled's views, as presented in this recent satellite radio int... read more...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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Michael Silence is back on the air #
Here... ... read more...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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Charter Review Committee formed #
On Monday, County Commission approved the 27 members of the Charter Review Committee, which will soon convene to discuss what, if any, chang... read more...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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McMillin's on Cumberland closing #
Ask and you shall receive. In November, 2011, it was announced UT was looking to purchase properties at 1643, 1647 and 1649 Cumberland Avenu... read more...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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Don't tell Stacey #
Oklahoma GOPer Proposes Bill To Outlaw ‘Aborted Human Fetuses’ In Food “I’m not entirely sure if there are any” companies doing th... read more...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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Political Leverage
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State of Knoxville Media #
OK, I kinda feel compelled to blog about this because so many people are leaving the media world in Knoxville for a government position. First off the media is not dead. In fact in this past year my paper has grown in circulation and advertisement as everyone can see. But ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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Romney to media...get out! #
"At least one reporter who gained access to the convention center was escorted out of the building by a security guard." http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/nov/17/romney-meets-privately-with-backers-in-knoxville/ yes I can confirm that was me the reporter that was escorted by security outside of the building. I would like to personally thank my fellow colleagues at ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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David Nail rocks the "Tin Roof" on the Cumberland strip. Mr. Nail held his CD release party last night at the Tin Roof on the strip last night to a jam packed and rocking crowd of over 440 people. Each person in attendance for the show which cost $5.00 received ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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final blog why and how Parkingsons is destroying me #
Consider this closure for me. The main reason why I need to end this blog is because I have to choose my battles. I can battle Parkingsons or politics. I can't do both. A while back I stated I would seek the bench warmer Senate seat. Sadly, as I approach ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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Going dark. #
After strong thought I have decided to close up shop. Basically, the stress of running a blog and pissing people off isn't worth the trade off. Stress is not good for Parkingsons. I now have to concentrate less on blogging and more on my health. I made like a total ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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Resonance
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Google+ #
I've been spending time at Google+ since I joined the social networking site a few weeks ago. I've enjoyed the sharing and conversations taking place there. In fact, I've been doing a little of what was formerly known as blogging....
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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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: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 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: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 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: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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Brief Escape #
Why do I cycle? If I push myself, I can drop life's frustrations....
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:31 a.m.
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SayUncle
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“Buying a gun doesn #
Emily Miller bought a gun in DC.
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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Texas Ranchers Using AK47s to Defend Against Cartel Invaders #
Seems they’re concerned about the recent spate of invasions from the war on drugs.
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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Cali: going as planned #
Citizens of California used to lawfully carry unloaded handguns openly. Then, the legislature passed a law banning that. In response, citizens started openly carrying unloaded rifles and shotguns instead. Now, as predicted, comes a proposal to ban the open carrying of unloaded long arms.
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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Starbucks Appreciation Day #
The anti-gun folks are still sulking because Starbucks chooses to respect the civil rights of its patrons and allows the carry of firearms in their stores. As such, they are organizing a boycott of Starbucks on February 14. Why it’s just one day, I do not know. I guess anti-gunners ...
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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Sold #
Bonnie and Clyde’s guns.
Posted: Jan. 27, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
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