The US House of Representatives on Friday passed another version of a bill to expand government spying powers while excluding a provision demanded by the Bush administration granting retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies that have collaborated in the government’s illegal...
In Stevie’s photo class we are studying important fine arts photographers of recent years. Following in the style of Ed Ruscha (Twenty-six Gasoline Stations, Thirty-Four Parking Lots) I documented every trail marker for twelve miles of hiking (over 400) and...
On Friday, March 7, Take Root was unleashed on the Chattanooga public.
photo cred Tracy Moore!
here are the shirts and gear on display before the ceremony:
takerootgear.jpg
Our class was able to meet with many local leaders, and we were given plenty of...
We woke up this morning, and started to flipped the hotel TV channels to figure out what would happen today. We left the Georgia Dome soon after the cancelation announcement of the Georgia/ Kentucky game. Damon searched the internet and...
East Lake was in the prostitution news again a few weeks ago on March 1. You knew something was up as there seemed to be more police cars than regular traffic on 4th Avenue. During an enforcement blitz...
According to Friday's Times Free Press (page B3), the City of East Ridge is the latest local municipality to move toward using cameras at traffic intersections to help enforce driving laws: The council approved an ordinance Thursday night that paves the...
The Craniofacial Foundation of America's Chattanooga Chapter is hosting an event throughout Southside/Main Street called Palate 2 Palette. Each gallery is paired with a local restaurant/food provider, and the evening finishes off with a food/drinks/concert at Loose Cannon. Willie Kitchens...
Can anybody find a link to the anti-Comcast commercial by AT&T or their lobbyists starring Stephen Root, AKA Jimmy James from NewsRadio?Good stuff.. Stephen Root (I)...
“So the governor of New York is just another big-spending liberal. Imagine, $4,300 for one night with a lady. Any self-respecting fiscal conservative would find a willing partner in an airport men’s room and save a few bucks.” - via...
EV truck conversion project: http://www.timnolan.com/etruck/etruck.htm WikiBokks - How to: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Electric_Vehicle_Conversion ...
General Motors created and killed the EV1. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6032755929049465539&q=who+killed+electric+car&total=403&start=10&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2 ...
Andy Grizzell, Susan Baxley, and their dog Corley This week, Susan Baxley, Andy Grizzell, and their 2 year old dog Corley will set out from Springer Mountain, Georgia and attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Some months ago, Susan contacted me...
American Hiking Society is a proud member of the Outdoor Alliance, which is a consortium of human powered recreation groups working cooperatively to protect our nation's lands and waters. The Outdoor Alliance recently produced a video to raise awareness about...
That sound you just heard was 30,000 Kentucky fans cursing. After much deliberation, the SEC has decided to hold the remaining quarterfinal game at noon, today; with the two semifinal games starting at 6:00-ish. That means Kentucky, should they beat...
I was supposed to have an entry up by midnight yesterday, but I was stuck in the Georgia Dome due to the severe weather. I was “lucky” enough to see part of the wall fall apart and not get hit...
When I am elected to any position with any power I say we go for a 3 day weekend / 4 day work week! We work hard in this country, and dammit… deserve a break!...
A basketball game called due to weather?
The day began like many others at the tournament: chilly temperatures, a too-early breakfast, a rushed trip to one of Atlanta’s many downtown attractions, and a quick bit to eat before heading to the...
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