Items by Sharon Cobb

• Political Tweet Of The Week

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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 7:35am EST
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• Breaking---Militants Kill 40 and Wounded 83 In Mosque In Pakistan

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  This came across the wire about 30 minutes ago.
  
  From CNN:
  
  Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Militants armed with guns and grenades attacked a mosque during midday prayers in Rawalpindi on Friday, killing at least 40 people and wounding 83, authorities said.
  
  Several explosions followed by [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 7:19am EST
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• Feel Good Friday! (Congrats Bobby Braddock On Your Grammy Nomination!)

  —Sharoncobb

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  Every Friday, many TN. bloggers, online journalists and writers post a music video to make YOU feel good.
  
  Well, I just got word my best friend, and occasional contributor to this site, Bobby Braddock, is nominated for a Grammy for best country song, so of of course [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 1:09am EST
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• Half Of Red State Update Accepted At Sundance Film Festival!

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  My friends Travis Harmon and Jonathan Shockley who play Jackie and Dunlap, two good ol' boys from Tennessee who pontificate about politics and being rednecks, (have been on CNN and other major news shows) are about the best comedy team to come along in ages.
  
  And now, Jonathan, the' [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 1:02am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Breaking-- General Electric and Comcast announce joint venture giving Comcast eventual control of NBC Universal.

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  It's been rumored for months that 4th place NBC would be sold to Comcast, and now it is no longer a rumor.
  
  What does this mean for NBC? Well, if it moves to cable, the programming can be expanded to reach more viewers.
  
  The evening line up [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 7:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Leave Tiger Alone!

  —Sharoncobb

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  He's an athlete. If he were a politician or clergy or someone telling us they are morally superior or we should listen to them or be like them, then it would be our business.
  
  But...
  
  It's not. He plays golf and gets endorsements and if he loses [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• It's My 10 Year Anniversary Of Quitting Smoking!

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  I started smoking when I was 10. I smoked for decades. Then I quit for good on Dec. 3, 1999.
  
  It's one of the hardest things I ever did, but for those of you trying to quit, I'd like to suggest Tootsie Pops. Honest. I have one in my' [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 1:04am EST
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• A Little Music Trivia

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  Do you remember the one hit wonder in the 80s by 'The Weather Girls,' called 'It's Raining Men?'
  
  Well, it was written by Paul Jabara and Paul Shaffer, the same Paul Shaffer who is the band leader on the David Letterman Show.
  
  Shaffer probably made good 6 [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 1:03am EST
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• Jesse Ventura Is The Only One Serious Here

  —Sharoncobb

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  Former Governor and wrestler, (how's that for a resume?) Jesse Ventura got into it with Opie and Anthony and the talk show hosts showed what idiots they are.
  
  Jesse, although a wee bit unconventional, is a former navy seal, and understands war as a fighter and as a [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 1:02am EST
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• Iran? Saudi? Pakistan, India, Turkey, Sudan,,,,How Long Will We Chase A War?

  —Sharoncobb

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  I am beyond disgusted with President Obama's decision to send 30 thousand young women and men to Afghanistan, and even more disgusted he repeatedly invoked 9/11 as the mantra or call to war, just like Bush and Cheney.
  
  For the last time, well, probably not the last time, but [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 1:03am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Will Some American Chistians Support Uganda In Giving Gays The Death Penalty?

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  This story mortified me, and it should mortify you, too.
  
  And please, don't be complacent. Just read it and know what's going on so if leaders in your church start supporting Uganda, you'll know to ask what the money is really going to.
  
  Read HERE.[...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 1:02am EST
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• A Little Music Trivia (Because We Need Some Good And More Mindless News , Today For Balance)

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  What was the first pop hit to use the theremin in the recording?
  
  
  (The Theremin is that instrument that has an eerie sound, and used in a lot of scary films)
  
  Scroll down for the answer.
  
  
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 1:01am EST
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• Presidnet Starts Speech Now. Invokes 9/11 In First Sentence

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  I don't believe this. If I turned away and heard someone who couldn't speak English properly, I would have thought it was Dubya.
  
  UPDATE: 9/11 9/11 9/11.
  
  30 thousand more troops going as reported here last week, as well as other news outlets.
  
  George Bush could have [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 8:04pm EST
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• War. What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing (Unless We're Going To Iran Next)

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  Tonight our President will address the nation to sell us his plan to send over 30 thousand troops to Afghanistan. Why? Ostensibly, to train the police and army in Afghanistan so they can take over their own country. Yes, take over their own country.
  
  Sadly, what will happen is [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Please Join Us Tonight Throughout Tennessee For Candlelight Vigils

  —Sharoncobb

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  We are the only "civilized" country in the world that still kills people for revenge of a crime. It's not justice when the person can't possibly be paroled and is of no threat to another person. It is punishment to spend ones life behind bars. It's barbaric to schedule an' [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 1:04am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Because We Have To Have Some Good News Today

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  Today is not a good news day. It's one of those depressing news days, and if we don't balance it with good, we get unbalanced. Just look at...never-mind.
  
  I will bet you a cola that you can't feel bad while listening to the song, below. Whoops, I just realized [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 1:03am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Rewiew Of the 25th Anniversary Of Rock and Roll (Will Air Again-Must See)

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  The entire reason I play guitar and write songs and produce records was on HBO last night, with the tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; 25th anniversary.
  
  With every act, I was walking through a minefield of music bombs going off in my head from my [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 1:05am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Do Not Miss The 25th Anniversary Of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Tonight

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  I look at this photo and wish I were a microphone.
  
  That aside, some of the best talent in rock and roll appear in this concert, that was performed at MSG on Oct 29 and 30th.
  
  Where it lists Paul Simon, it leaves [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 1:43am EST
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• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov.29)

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  (CBS) Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009
  CONGO GOLD - Five million people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a war fueled primarily from gold mined in the country by warlords and smuggled out to be sold on the open market. Scott Pelley reports. [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 1:14am EST
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• On 'This Week With George Stephanopoulos' This Morning (Nov.29)

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  Coming up… Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and our powerhouse roundtable.
  
  Tuesday night, President Obama delivers his major Afghanistan address to the nation from West Point.
  
  All indications are that the President will order more troops to the region. Will [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 1:12am EST
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• On 'Meet The Press' This Morning (Nov. 29)

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  This Thanksgiving Sunday we take a break from the rough and tumble world of politics to reflect on giving thanks and giving back. We'll be joined by best-selling author Pastor Rick Warren for a discussion about faith and charity. Then, the world's richest man is' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 1:10am EST
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• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 29)

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  Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., Chairman, Armed Services Committee (left)
  
  Dick Armey, Former House Republican Leader
  
  Dede Scozzafava, Former Republican Congressional candidate, NY-23
  
  Ed Gillespie, Republican strategist [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 1:09am EST
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• Feel Good Friday!

  —Sharoncobb

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  Every Friday, bloggers and journalists and writers in TN. put aside their personal differences and post a music video to make YOU feel good.
  
  Well, it's a holiday weekend, and people are already feeling good with their loved ones and friends. The only thing that could add to [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 5:05am EST
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• Arlo Guthie's Alice's Restaurant

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  As egalia pointed out, listening to Alice's Restaurant is a very long going hippie tradition. So if you're in the hippie spirit, a progressive, or just remembering Thanksgiving in the 60s and 70, or just someone who wants to wear a smile for a while, take a listen to' [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 1:02am EST
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• The President Has Made Up His Mind About Afghanistan

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  And I'm not happy about it. Yesterday, President Obama said he would "finish the job on his watch." He went on to say he would destroy terrorists cells in the region.
  
  The President indicated he would announce his decision after Thanksgiving.
  
  There's very few terrorists in Afghanistan, and' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 3:18am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Here Are Some Great Vegetarian Recipes For Thanksgiving

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  Click HERE for some great vegetarian recipes for Thanksgiving. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:14am EST
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• My Hackers Appear To Be Back

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  Through spring, I was having trouble with hackers, and it appears they are back as I can't get to my email and it takes forever to pull up this site. (as you probably discovered)
  
  I'll try to get it taken care of today, but even the Secret Service (they [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:13am EST
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• And the Winner Of Dancing With The Stars Is....

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  Donny Osmond. And boy, did he want it. He had tears in his eyes.
  
  Mya was the favorite, and the one to beat all season, and one couldn't help but root for Kelly Osbourne because we watched her as a spoiled rock princess and saw her turn into a' [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:10am EST
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• The Finale Of 'Dancing With The Stars'

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  I haven't written about DWTS this season, but since it didn't air until almost 1:00 this morning, I thought I better report on it for those of you who couldn't stay up and have to be up, early.
  
  It's down to singer Mya, Donny Osmond, and Kelly Osbourne. The' [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 3:26am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• So You Want To Be A Journalilst?

  —Sharoncobb

  First rule: NEVER let your source take the heat for you. Man up or Woman up, and make sure at all costs, your source is safe and not hurt because of you, and if not, that you are man or woman enough to take responsibility for the damage caused to [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:50am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• How Do You Solve A Problem Like Joe Lieberman?

  —Sharoncobb

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  Jolting Joe has made it clear that if the final vote on health care reform includes public options, his vote is "No."
  
  Yesterday, Lieberman said he won't vote to let a bill come to a final vote if a public option is included.
  
  Well, isn't that special.
  [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:12am EST
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• How Do You Solve A Problem Like Joe Lieberman?

  —Sharoncobb

  Jolting Joe has made it clear that if the final vote on health care reform includes public options, his vote is "No."
  
  Yesterday, Lieberman said he won't vote to let a bill come to a final vote if a public option is included.
  
  Well, isn't that special.
  [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Adam Lambert Performance From The Ama Awards (Warning--Strong Sexual Content)

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  Just got the tape, and from the post below this one, I must say, I was surprised to see how many people are upset with Adam for this performance. Yes, it had strong sexual content, but so do a lot of acts. Is it because he's gay?
  
  Anyhow, here' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Adam Lambert Performance From The Ama Awards (Warning--Strong Sexual Content)

  —Sharoncobb

  Just got the tape, and from the post below this one, I must say, I was surprised to see how many people are upset with Adam for this performance. Yes, it had strong sexual content, but so do a lot of acts. Is it because he's gay?
  
  Anyhow, here [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Adam Lambert Pushes the Envelope at the AMA Awards, Taylor Swift Big Winner, Other Surprises At AMA Awards (List Of Winners Here)

  —Sharoncobb

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  Wow. First, Adam Lambert needs to take over as lead singer of Queen. The second place contestant, who was clearly the best performer and singer in American Idol, didn't win due to being openly gay...no other reason, so let's not pretend.
  
  But not winning AI didn't hold him' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Dancing With The Stars Finale Won't Be Shown at 7 Tonight

  —Sharoncobb

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  In Nashville, Dancing With the Stars won't air until midnight because of the Houston-Titans game. Others reading this might want to check in their area and check if it will air at 7 or at midnight as well.' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The American Music Awards Are Tonight, With Adam Lambert Performing

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  I can't remember the name of the person who won 'American Idol,' but we all know the name of the person who came in 2nd, Adam Lambert. Unfortunately, America voted for the "all American country singer" instead of the most talented singer, Adam, because he is openly gay. Well, like' [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov 22) Forget the 72 Virgins- New Jersey "Paradise On Earth"

  —Sharoncobb

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  (CBS) One of the biggest problems in health care is that many Americans are "dying badly," says Dr. Ira Byock. He says many Americans spend their last days in an intensive care unit, relying on uncomfortable machines or surgeries to prolong their lives a few more [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:11am EST
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• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 22)

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  Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona
  Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York
  Dr. Jennifer Ashton [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:10am EST
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• On 'This Week With George Stephanopoulos' This Morning (Nov 22)

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  Coming up…. Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE), Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
  
  The Senate produces a 2,000 page health care bill, but will the Democrats get to 60 votes? And a government panel tells millions of women [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Senator Alexander Is An Elitist--Us Po' Tennesseans Are Ghetto

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  This is from Randy's site, Knoxviews:
  
  Senator Alexander, Are 1.2 Million Tennesseans "Ghetto"?
  Submitted by rocketsquirrel on Sat, 2009/11/21 - 11:07pm.
  
  Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander'a classy remarks on Medicaid patients:
  
  Dumping of 15 million low-income Americans into a medical ghetto called Medicaid that none of' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 11:24pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• BREAKING: Democrats have 60 votes to advance health bill

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  This is a big victory for the President, but it is NOT a vote for health care reform, rather a vote to allow this bill to move forward.
  
  So the most important people (right now) become the Blue Dog Democrats and sadly, Joe Lieberman, because if they don't vote' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:13pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• BREAKING: Democrats have 60 votes to advance health bill

  —Sharoncobb

  This is a big victory for the President, but it is NOT a vote for health care reform, rather a vote to allow this bill to move forward.
  
  So the most important people (right now) become the Blue Dog Democrats and sadly, Joe Lieberman, because if they don't vote' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:13pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Senate Will Take Up The Health Care Bill, Today. (Saturday)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 14
  The Full Senate will take up the health care bill today. It's over 2000 pages long, so I can't post it all here, but I can give you the bullet points.
  
  SENATE'S HEALTH BILL
  Key components of the Senate's health care bill:
  
  -- Includes a government-run public health [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:03am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Making Of The Beatles--Never Seen Before Footage

  —Sharoncobb

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  I need to get this Beatles: Rock Band. Apparently, it's so awesome, it has spawned its own Behind the Music-type special. Sure, there probably won't be any sex and drugs in this story, but there should be plenty of rock and roll -- at least' [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:02am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Oprah Will Announce Live, Today, She's Ending Her Talk Show

  —Sharoncobb

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  23 years in a row, Oprah Winfrey(I didn't need to use her last name!)has had the higest rated talk show in America. From Presidents to Bono to movie stars, to getting people to read again, to yo-yo dieting, to rape survivor, to spending 40 million of her own money to' [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:02am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday!

  —Sharoncobb

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  Another week ending, and a holiday beginning.
  
  My selection for 'Feel Good Friday' this week is from the cd 'Graceland' by Paul Simon, with guest singer Miriam Makeba, who are literally performing "Under African Skies."
  
  I chose this song because our President just got back [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:01am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Hurray For Chaz Bono. He's Already More Comfortable And Educating Others. Here's An Interview With Him Done Yesterday

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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:01am EST
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• Between A Wall (Of China) And A Hard Place

  —Sharoncobb

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  As President Obama ended his 3 day trip with a visit to the Great Wall of China, I had to wonder if he sat down and told China that there would be no more trade with them until they quit financing the genocide in Darfur.
  
  Of course he didn't.' [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 3:35am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Tramps Like Us, Baby We Were Born To Sleep

  —Sharoncobb

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  'Born To Run,' THE anthem for any Bruce Springsteen fan.
  
  I was all geared up to see him last night, had my equipment ready in case the interview came through, and I thought I'd take a quick 15 minute snooze since it was going to be a long night.[...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 3:30am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Free Speech Costs A Quarter Of A Million Dollars

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 3
  I've been thinking about Bud Adams, owner of the Tennessee Titans, flipping off Buffalo fans on Sunday for a few days, and have come to the conclusion his first amendment rights were violated.
  
  Was he boorish? Yes.
  
  Was he out of line? Yes.
  
  Was it childish? Yes.[...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• "The Boss" Is In Nashville Tonight At The Sommet Center

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  
  For those of you going to see "The Boss" and the E Street Band, tonight, you're in for a treat.
  
  It's been a long time since I saw him last, but he and his band don't disappoint.
  
  I don't know if I'll have the [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• President Obama Demonstrates By His Actions What A Wise Diplomat He Is

  —Sharoncobb

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  A lot of right wingers are upset about this photo. Right wing site, 'Drudge Report,' showed this photo with the caption, "How low will he go?"
  
  Americans need to understand that the rest of the world doesn't need to conform to our customs, but when' [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• President Obama Demonstrates By His Actions What A Wise Diplomat He Is

  —Sharoncobb

  
  A lot of right wingers are upset about this photo. Right wing site, 'Drudge Report,' showed this photo with the caption, "How low will he go?"
  
  Americans need to understand that the rest of the world doesn't need to conform to our customs, but when' [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Dog And Cat Lovers Will LOVE This

  —Sharoncobb

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  8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
  9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
  9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
  10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
  12:00 [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Dog And Cat Lovers Will LOVE This

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 2
   
  8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
  9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
  9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
  10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
  12:00 [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Why Do I Have To Find This Out In Al Jazeera English Paper?

  —Sharoncobb

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  American press should be reporting this. Al Jazeera does a good job of reporting on stories American journalists should be reporting.
  
  According to my friends back home in El Paso, Mexico is begging for NATO to step in. Going to Juarez is no longer an option.
  
  From: [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Why Do I Have To Find This Out In Al Jazeera English Paper?

  —Sharoncobb

  American press should be reporting this. Al Jazeera does a good job of reporting on stories American journalists should be reporting.
  
  According to my friends back home in El Paso, Mexico is begging for NATO to step in. Going to Juarez is no longer an option.
  
  From: [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Greatest Dog Ever

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 5
  I can't believe it was two years ago yesterday that I had to say goodbye to my Jake. My heart was never so broken.
  
  I have had dogs all my life, but Jake...Jake. Please let me tell you about him.
  
  I went to the humane society in Dec' [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• America's First Legal Marijuana Cafe Opened On Friday.

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 4
  Cancel your flight to Amsterdam – the U.S. just got its first marijuana cafe on Friday. Located in Portland, Ore., the Cannabis Cafe shows how attitudes have changed since the Obama administration moved into the White House. A month ago, President Barack Obama told federal attorneys to ease off medical [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Please Write This Dying Boy--Age Five. Help Him Have One Last Christmas

  —Sharoncobb

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  Cards Pour In for Boy Dying of Cancer
  
  
  Thousands of cards and gifts have been pouring in from around the world for a Michigan boy who might not live to see Christmas.
  
  The parents of 5-year-old Noah Biorkman decided to celebrate Christmas last weekend, and they asked [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Perfect Vagina

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 2
  
  I was reading this online:
  New warning on 'perfect vaginas'
  surgery
  Labioplasty involves cutting excess tissue that protrudes from the vagina
  
  Women are undergoing surgery to create perfect genitalia amid a "shocking" lack of information on the potential risks of the procedure, a report says.
  [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Tennessee Trooper Sends White Pride Email To 787 State Employees

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 17
  I'll be so happy when I can move from Nashville. (Yes, I know, many of you will be happy, too) I'm from El Paso, which was more progressive in 1984 when I left, than Tennessee is in 2009. I used to be shocked when I'd read about the insanity and' [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:08am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Blue Skies Looking At Me

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  
  My former backyard, the Franklin Mountains in El Paso. Photo: Armando Zavala
  Soooooooooooooo homesick. [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov 15)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  (CBS) Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
  THE DEADLIEST WEAPON - Byron Pitts and 60 MINUTES cameras spend two days on the road with a bomb-hunting unit in Afghanistan as they encounter one deadly bomb after another.
  
  B-REX - Lesley Stahl meets the inspiration for [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On ' This Week With George Stephanopoulos'This Morning (Nov 15) SOS Clinton and Giuliani

  —Sharoncobb

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  An update for our program this Sunday: We’ve added former Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He was the mayor of New York on 9/11. What does he think of the decision to try those accused of masterminding the 9/11 attacks in New York City?
  
  And…As the [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Meet The Press' This Morning (Nov 15) SOS Clinton, Gingrich And Others

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  
  HILLARY CLINTON
  Secretary of State
  
  ARNE DUNCAN
  Secretary of Education
  
  NEWT GINGRICH (R-GA)
  Speaker of the House 1995-1999
  
  REV. AL SHARPTON
  
  From the middle of a major overseas trip as President Obama's Secretary of State, HILLARY CLINTON joins us from Asia' [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 15)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  
  
  
  
  An exclusive interview with U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra , the ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Dana Priest, CBS News contributor and investigative reporter for the Washington Post, and Juan Zarate, CBS [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday (the 13th)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  
  What other song for Friday the 13th?
  
  
  Every Friday bloggers, online journalists and writers put aside their personal and political differences and pick a song to start your weekend off right!
  
  I hope you have a groovy Friday the 13th!
  
  Peace and Love,
  [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Al Gore On Larry King Live Tonight!

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  TONIGHT: Al Gore!
  
  
  Former Vice President Al Gore! He backed Barack Obama for president. Now, what he thinks President Obama must do to win the war in Afghanistan...and defeat global warming.
  
  Tonight, 9 ET!
  
  Email Your questions!
  iReport.com: Send your questions!
  
  [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 3:56pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Lou Dobbs Quits CNN!

  —Sharoncobb

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  He didn't say what he was going to do exactly, but he sure sounded like he's going to run for office--G-d forbid. [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Here Is A List Of All The Winners From The CMA Awards Last Night

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  2009 CMA Awards - *Winners in bold
  
  Entertainer of the Year
  
  Kenny Chesney
  Brad Paisley
  George Strait
  *Taylor Swift
  Keith Urban
  
  New Artist Of The Year
  
  Randy Houser
  Jamey Johnson
  Jake Owen
  *Darius Rucker
  Zac Brown Band
  
  Female Vocalist of the Year
  
  Miranda Lambert
  [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Yes, I'm Pouting

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  From age 8, I knew there were two things I wanted; to meet the Beatles, and win song of the year. I've met Ringo, I still have time to meet Paul and get song of the year, but so far, I haven't gotten close to song of the year.
  
  [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Tonight's The Night In Nashville--CMA Nominees

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  (Click on any of the screens below to enlarge)
   
  
    
  
  This song HAS to win song of [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• If You Like Country Music, Please Vote in This Poll

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  Free Blog Poll
  
  Tomorrow night is the CMA Awards, and I'm already pacing. Someone in "my family" here wrote one of the songs above, but I don't want to mention which one so I don't influence you.
  
  But if you listen to country, would you please cast' [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 2:00am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Glenn Beck Fans. You Still Think He's Real? Here Is How He Fakes The Tears

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 3
  [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 1:41am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• I Don't Know How To Do Ukrainian!

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 2
  
  Home
  
  
  My head has been spinning the last two weeks. I have family! My parents died in the 80s, and I've been the wandering Jew, trying to keep it together with being on my own.
  
  Then, I found out I have' [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 1:14am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• How One Man,Joe Lieberman, Will Screw Up Health Care For Millions

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 2
  Joe Lieberman is the most powerful man in Congress at the moment. While I love my Al and Tipper Gore, the worst thing Al ever did was pick Joe Lieberman for a running mate. Actually, we could take it back to Bill Clinton's penis as to why Joe Lieberman was' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Mike Huckabee In Tennessee This Week For Book Tour

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  No, I didn't turn into a Republican overnight. But I'm glad to plug his book tour for him because I believe he is the future of the Republican Party, not Sarah Palin. I've also met him, and he's a nice person, even if his ideas are crazy. They were sane [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• I Feel So Broke Up, I Wanna Go Home

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  Added by Brent Clarke
  
  Can you imagine waking up to this every morning, drinking your coffee over great conversation with friends while looking at this?
  
  I used to, and I miss it beyond words can describe.
  
  The photo is from Brent Clarke, [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:03am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Health Care-Reform Passes In House 220-215--Details Here

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 5
  First and foremost, KNOW WHAT THE BILL SAYS. I don't want to hear about socialism. There's NOTHING about socialism in it. Read ALL of it HERE. Please don't comment on it on here until you are fully informed. There's plenty of non fact checking, it's all about me me' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:13am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On '60 Minutes' Tonight (Nov 8)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  
  (CBS) Andre Agassi responds to critics of his drug use with a plea for compassion, telling Katie Couric that he "needed help" when he used methamphetamine while feeling depressed in 1997.
  
  The former tennis great discusses his drug use, that depression and other aspects [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:10am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'This Week With George Stephanopoulos' This Morning (Nov 8)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  This Sunday, an exclusive head-to-head debate between both party leaders on the impact of the elections, the economy, and health care. [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Meet The Press' This Morning (Nov 8)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  A tragedy for the military on U.S. soil: An army psychiatrist kills 13 people at Ft. Hood. How did this happen? And how is troop morale now? We'll be joined by Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey.
  
  
  Also Sunday: Govs. Barbour and Rendell[...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• On 'Face The Nation' This Morning (Nov 8)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  
  
  
  
  Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Senate Armed Services Committee
  Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Senate Armed Services Committee
  Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., Chairman, House Armed Services Committee
  Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Vice Chair, Democratic National Committee
  Ed Rollins, Republican Political Consultant[...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:05am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• CONGRESS PASSES HEALTH BILL

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 3
  220-215 was the vote. This is just breaking and will have more for you shortly. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 11:20pm EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Latest Beatles/Paul McCartney News

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  Paul McCartney - Good Evening New York City
  
  "I had a really fabulous time in the summer when I opened New York's
  Citi Field Stadium, the new Shea Stadium. Having opened Shea for music
  with The Beatles and closed it with Billy Joel, it was my pleasure and
  honour'" [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Jesus Appears On Truck. Guess Where?

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  
  When I saw the headline, I just knew it was going to be
  Tennessee.
  From AP:
  Stevens said when he first saw the image, he figured it would evaporate and not return. But it kept reappearing for two weeks now.
  
  Stevens said folks at [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 4:56am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 2
  
  
  TO begin your weekend right, online journalists and bloggers from one end of TN. to the other post a music video to make YOU feel better.
  
  My entry this Friday morning is one that I dare you not to tap your toes to and sing along. In [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 1:01am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Feel Good Friday

  —Sharoncobb

  
  
  TO begin your weekend right, online journalists and bloggers from one end of TN. to the other post a music video to make YOU feel better.
  
  My entry this Friday morning is one that I dare you not to tap your toes to and sing along. In [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 1:01am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Why We Should All Go To Iowa Next Weekend (The 13th-16th)

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 5
  Director David Lynch and his Foundation, The David Lynch Foundation, are trying to do some amazing work in the schools to help all children, but especially those at high risk for violence and acting out from being abused and other immense stressful situations children shouldn't be subjected to, but are.[...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 4:11am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Yes We Did--A Year Ago

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  I don't know I will ever feel again what I felt a year ago at this time when waiting to cast my vote for Barack Obama.
  
  I was so filled with hope, and after 8 years of Bush/Cheney, that's saying something. It's like evil was whisked away with the' [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:08am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• South Says "Yes" to Openly Gay Mayor, Northeast Says "No" TO Gay Marriage In Maine, Colorado "Yes" To Pot

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  Mark Kleinschmidt in the 2009 N.C. Pride Parade in Durham.
  
  First, congratulations to openly gay Mark Kleinschmidt for being elected Mayor of Chapel Hill, N.C.
  
  Sadly, a set back for gay rights/civil rights in Maine, when they voted to turn back the hands [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• GOP Wins In Virginia and New Jersey

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  
  Well, last night was not a good night for Democrats. If it's any consolation, in Virginia, the opposite party of who is in the White House always wins in the Governors race.
  
  Rush, Glenn, Ann, Bill O, and the other crazy right wing pundits will [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Mentally ill Glenn Beck Compares Saving Lives And Taking Lives

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  Mentally ill Glenn Beck compares saving lives with taking lives.
  
  The latest lunatic fringe talking point equates Democratic-led efforts at health care reform with the 9/11 terrorist attacks on American soil.
  
  During his Monday broadcast, Fox News host Glenn Beck applauded the tea-party protesters and grassroots organizers who [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:09am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• The Lynching Of A Northern Jew In The South

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  
  Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Turn back time, more than 90 years, to a cold case that won't gather dust.
  
  It's a classic whodunit, starting with the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl and ending in a lynching. It was grist for a prosecutor's political' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:06am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• So Joe Lieberman's Wife Worked For Health Care Industry And He Is Voting With Them? Not Kosher, Joe

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 1
  Ever since Joe Lieberman said he would stand with the GOP on Public Options and filibuster, I've been trying to figure out why he is doing so. So when I couldn't find anything in his past than the usual lobbying done with him and his staff, I took a look [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 1:19am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• What is the only city in the world located on two continents?

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  This is a little fun fact Paula Casey sent me last night, which I didn't know.
  The map, misspells one of the continents, but I checked, and the geography is correct.
  
  
  So, what is the only city in the world located on two continents?
  
  Try to guess' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 1:12am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Wishing Elton John Well

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  Elton John has postponed, on doctors orders, all of his upcoming shows with Billy Joel.
  
  Here's the press release:
  
  The Elton John / Billy Joel Face 2 Face concerts originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, Saturday November 7 and Tuesday, November 10 have been postponed.
  
  Promoter [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 1:07am EST
  by Sharon Cobb

• Don't Forget To Change Your Clock

  —Sharoncobb

  Number of comments: 0
  NOW. At 2:00 am where ever you are, (I'm CST, so time to change) set your clocks back an hour.
  UGH--Winter is rough on me.
  Break out the Prozac!' [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 3:00am EST
  by Sharon Cobb