I received one report, but haven't yet noticed it echoed elsewhere, that Rep. Joe Fowlkes (D-Pulaski) is stepping down. "He said he was tired of raising money," says an anonymous source. The e-mail also goes on to suggest that this...
Some of you may be thinking to yourself "who the crap is Eric Whitacre?" Well, I would say that he is one of my favorite all-time composers and probably my favorite band composer (though Gustav Holst, J.P. Sousa, and...
Sorry it's been so quiet here so far this week. I've been way busy and in a lot of meetings (and I still haven't started my taxes yet! Ack!), so I haven't had time for reading or writing in the...
Well, I've had it. I mean it. This whole dynamic that our family has where Damon stays at home with Fuller all the time? You know what that results in? Fuller has way too much fun! That's right. I come home...
We have two public campaign appearances scheduled for next week. I want to hear from you about the issues facing our community, so I hope you can make it to one or both of these events! Monday, April 17th (6-9 p.m.):...
Death Cab for Cutie released Directions today. The DVD features 11 short films inspired by Plans. What's the big deal you ask? As it turns out, they are premiering Directions at Tribeca Film Festival on May 4 in NYC. That premiere is a...
This is the last lecture from Alvin Plantiga's guest lecture series at Covenant College. My notes from the first lecture were posted a few days ago. Gillikan has also posted his notes from this lecture. There is a science–religion conflict Science performs...
Take one minute and listen to John Bailes talk about early voting. Let him know what you think of this "new sound" podcast. Click on the icon above to hear John's message....
I found a roll of film today that I had yet to develop. I love not remembering what was on the film, because the outcome is always more rewarding. The film actually had three different events on it. Seeing as...
According to this article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press, construction is about to start on a homeless campus on E. 11th St. Also apparently there's a Homeless Coalition that can be thanked for this. Good job, Homeless...
"He should be interested in everything: the love life of toads, the way tortoises drink and the poor die, the dynamics of anti-Semitism, the differences between Caslon and sans-serif types, the motives impelling ordinary people to read, why books get...
The Arts and Education Council’s 2005 Summer Film Series at the Hunter Museum was a rush job. The museum—complete with a brand new movie theatre—had just reopened after a massive expansion, and AEC (organizers of the Independent Film Series at...
I bought a set of 300 11.5g plastic chips. I decided to go plastic over clay mostly because of the price. This way I don't have to worry about them getting banged up or broken and they can be easily...
F3Films, in cooperation with The Barking Legs Theater of downtown Chattanooga, is proud to announce “Movies in May” on Friday night, May 5th, at 7 p.m. They will be premiering four short independent films produced and directed by Tennessee’s own...
In his Amalfion Western Rite Monastery on Mt Athos (pdf file), Fr Aidan Keller gives the history of a Benedictine monastery that existed on Mt. Athos from the tenth to the thirteenth centuries. A most fascinating read. ...
So Ender, 6, is now playing baseball. I never thought much of the game. Too much standing around, like golf. Its a bit shocking, still, to remember the little helpless guy I held 6 years ago and then see him out...
How do children's minds work? And what spins them into the gears that rotate upon. A couple of nights ago, one of our dining room chairs was broken, and obviously so. Even a child could tell that it was...
Music Festival hosted by the bane of indie rock. PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL July 29-30, 2006: Union Park, Chicago SATURDAY, JULY 29: Silver Jews, The Futureheads. Ted Leo/Pharmacists, Art Brut, Destroyer, Mountain Goats, Band of Horses, Man Man, Hot Machines SUNDAY, JULY 30: Spoon, Yo La ...
The rumors have been drifting around for awhile now, but LML, the Indian Manufacturing Company that makes the Stella for Genuine Scooters is experience some kind of financial difficulty, which has lead to shortages (or is about to lead to)...
The Futureheads sign to Vagrant/StarTime. The label(s) will release the band's 2nd LP, News and Tributes, on May 29 in the UK and June 13 in the US. The first single "Skip to the End" drops May 15...or now. Hear older...
This three-volume online book is interesting. I offer no evaluation. Always check with your priest and spiritual father. The Orthodox Doctrine of the Person: Volume I The Evagrian Ascetical System: Volume II Hesychian Sobriety: Volume III ...
Who is the enemy? It is one of the first things that any soldier wants to know before heading off to Iraq. According to the Bush Administration we are fighting “terrorists” in Iraq. It is after all...
I found this site today and thought I'd pass it along. You can upload a picture of your face and it will give you a list of celebrities you most resemble. I'm not convinced it's accurate considering my...
When one wishes to unlock a door, but has only one hand free, the keys are in the opposite pocket. (Von Fumbles Law) A door will snap shut only when you have left the keys inside. (Yale Law of Destiny) When one's...
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