Yes, I do these things to occupy my very' [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/02/09/on-that-restriction-of-civil-rights-due-to-inclement-weather/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:01:26 -0500 http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/02/09/on-that-restriction-of-civil-rights-due-to-inclement-weather/ Residents are upset about the gun ban mentioned earlier.

Trail of pizza sauce, chicken wings leads police to suspects (Via a tweet)

The airlines are just nickel and diming themselves to death. What's next? Twenty-five bucks for a safe landing?

Ben Cunningham of Taxing Tennessee has the skinny.

SayUncle: Can party hacks be journalists? Uhm, they already are.

Remember the ending of “Thelma and Louise”? This is worse.

Check out this great read from Forbes:

The High Cost Of The U.S. Budget

David Malpass and Eric Singer, 02.08.10, 03:10 PM EST

Remember the ending of ”Thelma and Louise”? This is worse.

Early last week the administration unveiled [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2010/2/7/1299912/the-super-bowl-on-sb-nation Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:40:04 -0500 http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2010/2/7/1299912/the-super-bowl-on-sb-nation

Happy Super Bowl Sunday, y'all. Whether you're rooting for Peyton Manning and the Colts or going with the numbers in Robert Meachem, Jabari Greer, and Marvin Mitchell and the Saints, SB Nation's got you covered.

For the Colts' perspective, head over to Stampede Blue, and [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93481/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:51:04 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93481/ BYRON YORK ON JOHN EDWARDS: Why The Media Ignored A Scandal. “It turned out that many journalists just didn’t want to report the news and didn’t try very hard to uncover the facts.”

Lady Vols get it done against Vandy
[www.utladyvols.com]

[www.tennessean.com]

UGA player smack talks with TN signee Rogers
[content.usatoday.com]

A closer look at TN signees
  QB - Bray
[www.volnation.com]
  WR - Rogers
[www.volnation.com]

Vol recruiting news
[www.tonybasilio.com]

Scout Top 150 2011 [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93511/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:13:17 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93511/ POLL: “Three-fourths of independents have a favorable view of the tea party movement and say one-party control of the White House and Congress has been bad.”

The sign is up at the Asian sit-down eatery, which will feature Thai and Japanese cuisine.

A person at the restaurant said it would open in a few weeks.

The building [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://blogs.metropulse.com/live_like_this/2010/02/bonnaroo-2010-lineup-to-be-ann.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:56:32 -0500 http://blogs.metropulse.com/live_like_this/2010/02/bonnaroo-2010-lineup-to-be-ann.html MySpace page for details, and check back here [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93454/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:56:29 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93454/ PHOTO FROM HANOI: “This is too easy.”

UPDATE: Related: Why Sovereign Debt Pain Has Only Just Started.

Watch for it here and here. Tickets go on sale today, too.

Rumors: The Who? Bob Dylan?

AND NOW FOR THE REALLY IMPORTANT NEWS: Brooklyn Decker gets Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover.

There’s some buzz about the ad below from Audi:

Now, some folks are rather upset about that ad for fear of a police state or because it displays environmentalists as fascists and a whole other host of reasons that I’m not going to talk about. I’m going to talk about why [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NoSilenceHere/~3/VW5aMugJ30s/hypocracy_in_po_1.shtml Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:20:49 -0500 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NoSilenceHere/~3/VW5aMugJ30s/hypocracy_in_po_1.shtml Barack Obama in 2006: The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the U.S. Government can't pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance' [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/02/09/boomershoot-to-be-on-teevee/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:14:26 -0500 http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/02/09/boomershoot-to-be-on-teevee/ So says Michael Bane. Joe seems pleased.

Tennessee hospital officials on Monday approved a one-year fee assessment they hope will raise about $200 million and help mitigate severe cuts to the state's expanded Medicaid program.

The board of the Tennessee Hospital Association unanimously agreed for an "enhanced coverage fee" to be placed on [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://www.justusleeg.com/2010/02/09/tuaw-macworld/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:13:33 -0500 http://www.justusleeg.com/2010/02/09/tuaw-macworld/

Our friends over at TUAW are live at Macworld this week. Wish them luck. The team is being spearheaded by our good friend Victor Agreda. They will be livestreaming the event from booth 654. Stay tuned for more info or go to TUAW

Heh

The Brady Bunch are starting to see the writing on the wall and they have grown desperate. The evidence over the last 10 years have proven their every argument wrong. Gun control hasn’t worked. Gun rights have. States that have the least [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/02/09/obama-im-just-like-bush/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:04:55 -0500 http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/02/09/obama-im-just-like-bush/ Whose fault it always is.

Aperture 3, Apple’s pro level photo management and  editing software, adds “over 200 new features”.  Most notable about this release:

A cop hops on facebook and encourages others to shoot open carry protesters.

Update: Brittney talks.

Jack Lail has more.

Joe notes the origin of the gun control and bigotry meme. And, of course, Clayton Cramer’s Racist Roots of Gun Control is a good read.

Also timely is David Kopel’s post on How the right to arms saved the non-violent civil rights protesters:

I was beaten and arrested many [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93499/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:59:07 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93499/ HEH: Bush was right, says Obama.

PJTV: I talk with RedState’s Erick Erickson.

Knoxnews' online guru Jack Lail pens a long post on the demise: I hope that spirit of innovation is not what is "going dark" at WKRN. It's quite a legacy, quaint as it may seem to some.

NiT hasn't [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/02/09/the-sequel/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:52:39 -0500 http://www.saysuncle.com/2010/02/09/the-sequel/ Year of the Gun 2!

So the left and the press (but I repeat myself) went bonkers because Palin had written some notes on her hand during a speech and those notes consisted of topics of discussion. Seems they didn’t notice the guy they’re always defending actually reads his speeches from a teleprompter. Anyway, Palin [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93497/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:50:17 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93497/ HEY, WAIT A MINUTE: Surveillance Society: Obama Takes a Blue Pencil to the Bill of Rights. They told me if I voted for McCain we’d live an Orwellian nightmare of surveillance and repression — and they were right!

they don’t like the blogs.

Steampunk Blunderbuss that shoots rubber balls.

Need a laser sight? Tape a laser pointer to your gun. Probably work for a round or two.

Obviously, made in America: Beretta revolving shotgun. Even has a tactical rail.

News Photos for Gun Nuts

AR15.com Lower receiver

Video of Julie G’s 627 getting fitted with a titanium cylinder.

Taurus Raging Judge in 454 Casull.

It must be hard to operate that government ATM with Redflex dragging its feet.

Huge Boobs: The Documentary : Heavy.com

Valentines for People in Troubled Relationships : College Humor

If you’re a full-blown alcoholic, you probably shouldn’t be delivering beer for a living (vid) : Foundry Music

Top 10 football scenes in Movies : [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93472/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:41:48 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93472/ BUDGET FOLLIES: How do California and Greece compare?

Via guav, the hysterics is hysterical.

This photo was taken by Frank Kehren

The View of Knoxville series is derived from photos in our flickr group. Add your pictures and we might feature them here.

Related Posts:View of Knoxville, Vol. 45View of Knoxville, [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://cronespeaks.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/ya-better-watch-out/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:30:11 -0500 http://cronespeaks.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/ya-better-watch-out/ [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/editor/2010/02/should_kns_withhold_news_of_te.shtml Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:29:35 -0500 http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/editor/2010/02/should_kns_withhold_news_of_te.shtml Several commenters have criticized the News Sentinel for reporting on accusations of inappropriate conduct by Clinton teacher Megan Baumann and Carter teacher's aide Heather Pratt. For example:

"What if she's innocent??? KNS will put a little tiny article and no picture. If she is innocent the media has" [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93451/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:22:48 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93451/ RADLEY BALKO: Calculating The Number Of Innocents In Prison.

The Devon Group, which in 2007 announced plans for a 21-story tower in downtown Knoxville, has put the proposed tower site up for sale.

UPDATE: Photo: Job created or saved! But [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93462/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:48:50 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93462/ PARTY TIME! Bill Whittle on the Tea Parties.

Gatlinburg mall, including Jim Gray's new gallery, will open in March. KNS

Nashville
Columnist likes the sound of Bridgestone Arena. [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2010/02/functioning-perpetual-motion-machine.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:14:00 -0500 http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2010/02/functioning-perpetual-motion-machine.html NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Employers are getting hit with a massive tax hike at a time when they can least afford it.

Companies in at least 35 states will have to fork over more in unemployment insurance taxes [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93466/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:12:05 -0500 http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/93466/ NOT IF THE “DEATH PANELS” GET THEM FIRST! Will Baby Boomers Bankrupt Social Security?

10:00 pm February 7, 2010, by Tim Tucker

Oct. 9 continues to loom larger. That’s the date of the Georgia-Tennessee football game, which became the most compelling on UGA’s 2010 schedule the moment Derek Dooley was named the Vols’ coach. [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/cents/2010/02/gamblers-sale-this-week-at-hab-1.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:27:15 -0500 http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/cents/2010/02/gamblers-sale-this-week-at-hab-1.html Here's an additional opportunity to save this week at the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store:

Thrift Store Gambler's Sale - February 8th - 13th
Get 10-50% off your total purchase. Roll the dice to see your discount. Save on clothes, furniture, electronics, furniture, appliances [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/cents/2010/02/gamblers-sale-this-week-at-hab.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:27:15 -0500 http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/cents/2010/02/gamblers-sale-this-week-at-hab.html Here's an additional opportunity to save this week at the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store:

Thrift Store Gambler's Sale - February 8th - 13th
Get 10-50% off your total purchase. Roll the dice to see your discount. Save on clothes, furniture, electronics, furniture, appliances [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2010/2/9/1301839/the-record-of-wrongs-vanderbilt Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:25:10 -0500 http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2010/2/9/1301839/the-record-of-wrongs-vanderbilt Hear ye, hear ye. It's time for Tennessee Volunteer fans across the interwebosphere to gather for the ceremonial reading of the Record of Wrongs, a litany of the offenses committed by the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Lawvol over at Gate 21 is locking it up. He's been an active community member at RTT and a true friend to all of us here behind the scenes as well. Be sure to head over and say farewell and to say howdy [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/mcnutt/2010/02/latest-county-mayor-candidate-1.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:21:59 -0500 http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/mcnutt/2010/02/latest-county-mayor-candidate-1.html "Oh no, it's Michael McBath!" cry terrified GOP heavyweights

From APB reports. KNOXVILLE - Yesterday's entry into the Knox County mayor's race  of a Democratic candidate unencumbered by connections to the local Democratic organization has sent the other three candidates scrambling to reassess their campaign strategies. On [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/mcnutt/2010/02/latest-county-mayor-candidate.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:21:59 -0500 http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/mcnutt/2010/02/latest-county-mayor-candidate.html "Oh no, it's Michael McBath!" cry terrified GOP heavyweights

From APB reports. KNOXVILLE - Yesterday's entry into the Knox County mayor's race  of a Democratic candidate unencumbered by connections to the local Democratic organization has sent the other three candidates scrambling to reassess their campaign strategies. On [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://drhelen.blogspot.com/2010/02/from-blogger-to-activist.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:15:00 -0500 http://drhelen.blogspot.com/2010/02/from-blogger-to-activist.html Number of comments: 0
Glenn and I interview Gateway Pundit Jim Hoft about how he went from blogger to activist. [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knoxviews/mvsZ/~3/LLnW7wnFvfc/13030 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:09:01 -0500 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knoxviews/mvsZ/~3/LLnW7wnFvfc/13030 [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://thomaspmbarnett.com/weblog/2010/02/the_south_africamining_indaba.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:59:24 -0500 http://thomaspmbarnett.com/weblog/2010/02/the_south_africamining_indaba.html [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://thomaspmbarnett.com/weblog/2010/02/south_africa_photos.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:58:03 -0500 http://thomaspmbarnett.com/weblog/2010/02/south_africa_photos.html [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knoxviews/mvsZ/~3/OkVHT2pox_U/13031 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:08:56 -0500 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/knoxviews/mvsZ/~3/OkVHT2pox_U/13031 [...] ]]> http://blognetnews.com/knoxnews/go.php?http://thomaspmbarnett.com/weblog/2010/02/no_authoritarianism_will_not_r.html Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:07:38 -0500 http://thomaspmbarnett.com/weblog/2010/02/no_authoritarianism_will_not_r.html We need a new capitalism to take on China, By Anatole Kaletsky, (London) Times, February 4, 2010 As analysis goes, a bit backasswards. Politics derives from underlying economics, not vice versa. So it's not a matter of choosing your politics to facilitate your economics, but maturing your [...] ]]>