LONDON (AP) -- A British university said Thursday it would investigate whether scientists at its prestigious Climatic Research Unit fudged data on global warming.
Thousands of pieces of correspondence between some of the world's leading climate scientists were stolen from the unit at the University of East Anglia [...]
WASHINGTON - Todd Womack, chief of staff to U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement today:
"On Wednesday evening around 9:15 p.m., Senator Corker's daughter, Julia, 22, was involved in a carjacking in Northwest Washington. She was driving to the apartment she shares with her father approximately" [...]
You can only shake your head when the debate in public education is the use of the controversial devices in schools.
A Hamilton County Commissioner calls for Tasers to be pulled out of schools.
This after a student was tased Monday to stop a fight... And after a Moccasin Bend [...]
The drivers leave the vehicles with the intent to come back and repair them or to get someone to tow them. However, when they return, they find their vehicle gone and none of the local wrecker services nor the Tennessee Highway Patrol having knowledge of what happened. -- [...]
What happened to that whole GOP-we're-inclusive thing? Man, the state GOP seems consumed these days with keeping people out.
In 1974, two Eagle Scouts ventured into the park over the Thanksgiving weekend to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail. They planned to hike from Davenport Gap to Newfound Gap. On their second night, and roughly half-way to their destination, an early winter blizzard began dumping several feet [...]
NASHVILLE -National Guard units from throughout Tennessee, to include the state's largest unit, are scheduled to depart this week and next week for pre-mobilization training sites as the first leg of a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Their departure represents over 3,000 men and women and brings the total [...]
Numerous reports of downed trees blocking roadways, downed power and phone lines and property damage from fallen trees such as cars and roofs are keeping emergency personnel and utility workers busy directing traffic, clearing roadways and restoring services.
The national park service had recorded sustained wind speeds of 70 mile [...]
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fed survey: Recovery gaining traction as shoppers spend more, factories bump up production. -- Developing.
Eleven journalism organizations, including SPJ and NNA, are demanding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration end requirements that journalists and FDA employees notify or obtain permission from an agency official in order to conduct an interview. -- More.
I suppose there are some who would choose to be snarky [...]
Sharon Cobb: 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.
Six Meat Buffet: I'm sorry. I thought this' [...]
Howard Mortman -- Is Tiger Woods still doing those spots for SUV's?
Actually, I think he switched to the M60. No back window.
A key industry in this area is slowly making a comeback. In 2007, before the industry got walloped, boat building accounted for more than 4,300 jobs in the area.
[...]NASHVILLE -- U.S. Rep. John Tanner, a Tennessee Democrat and co-founder of the conservative Blue Dog coalition, announced Tuesday night he will retire next year after 11 terms in Congress. -- More.
Roy Herron switches from wanting the governor's office to wanting Tanner's seat because, well, it's always
It's a lot easier to be a pundit or a commentator or a blogger than to govern the state and have to make tough decisions."
-- Mike Huckabee, quoted by Politico, pushing back against criticisms that he granted clemency to a man accused of murdering four police officers.
No it" [...]
Newspapers will have to figure out how to protect and license their content from online poachers -- but the government should support whatever solution is found, Mark Contreras, E.W. Scripps' senior vice president told a workshop sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Tuesday.
In his remarks during the' [...]
I realize I'm probably in the minority but the rationale behind a newspaper posting a gun-owners database eludes me. And, needless to say, it has the pixel-packing folks calling for a 15-yard penalty. Here at the KNS Corral, our general practice is to post information relevant' [...]
The one for Tiger Woods, or the one for the Secret Service?
Also, if I were the Secret Service, I wouldn't consider hiring the White House as my media rep.
' [...]Protests are scheduled at 40 cities
RELATED: It seems we have an "enthusiasm gap."
I can't help but wonder if Obama tonight officially marks his bid to be a one-term president.
Red Light Reports: Longer Yellow Option & Another Lawsuit
Tennessee legislators may follow the lead of their Georgia counterparts, who in 2008 passed a law requiring an extra second of yellow time for traffic lights equipped with cameras, reports Andy Sher. After the extra second took effect, the number of [...]
From Hiking in the Smokies:
Sadly, I've just learned that the Great Smoky Mountains has lost a dear friend.
Many of you may have heard about or actually met Ed Wright while hiking to Mt. LeConte. Mr. Wright is famous for being the person to have hiked to the summit' [...]
Julianne Applegate, a former VP of design for LeSportsac in New York, sits in her workspace in her East Knoxville home. She has launched JulieApple, a line of handbags made from sustainable materials.
Here's JulieApple.
I wish Julianne all' [...]
How many Ph.Ds does it take to figure out due process? Well, we don't know.
Oak Ridge traffic cameras still an issue
In a column that bears the earmarks of a cranky old journalist being forced by his boss to endure the humiliation of neighborhood kids walking on his lawn, Bohs managed to misspell Dan "Gilmour" (it's Gillmor), misidentify the Center for Citizen Media as being part of the University of' [...]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumers kicked off the holiday shopping season on Friday, with a strong turnout for early-morning bargains, though many said they were being more selective about what they buy and paring back what they spend. -- More.
Knoxville blog, Tinkerings: About 30 minutes before [...]
Glenn Reynolds: I've noticed a lot of stores that treat teenagers this way, and it strikes me as quite unwise.
He's right. Teenagers are more viral than ever. Perhaps salespeople would be well-served by dropping a pebble in a pond.
DPA (Daily Post-Athenian) prints a Thursday newspaper
Gee, is this a snarky post? I didn't mean for it to be. No, really, I didn't.
[...]Tam: For schoolchildren and some government employees and office workers, it's a four-day weekend. For much of the rest of America, it's The Week With Two Mondays.
Frank Murphy: As shoppers head to the stores early on Black Friday, I am reminded of a Saturday Night Live sketch. [...]
The absolute tizzy that the press has worked themselves into at the terrible act of lèse majesté committed against their demigod is pretty chucklesome, especially when you consider that if the Salahis had done the very same thing a year and a half ago, they'd be fêted as heroes' [...]
"Only" fourth-highest . . . it's amazing what you can find to be thankful about in a recession, huh?
The Trails Forever program is the signature fundraising initiative connected with Great Smoky Mountains National Park's 75th anniversary celebration. The Trails Forever endowment will fund an additional permanent trail maintenance work crew that will support trail improvement projects along the 800+ miles of hiking trails within the Park. -- [...]
The war "is a tremendous waste of blood and treasure," the congressman said. -- More.
And, of course, the good congressman is aware of the history of wars in Afghanistan.
[...]
Successful guns-in-bars team attorney Adam Dread's cat video goes viral
"In one day, my kitten has become the Sarah Palin of the cat world..."
But can the cat go into a bar?
But remember, it's not about the revenue. It's about safety.
Cars and trucks slammed into each other 28 times at Western Avenue and 63rd Street in 2006, the year before the Daley administration installed red-light cameras there in the name of safety. In 2008, the year after cameras went [...]
Someone from the Senate dropped by* my blog this afternoon looking at this: A 29,559-calorie sandwich.
Well, lawmakers always have liked things in excess.
(*Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
United States Senate (156.33.140.181).)
Comment today over at Knoxify: Citgo on Kingston Pike across from KrysÂtal (Rafferty's area) is now 100% ethanol free.
Past posts with locations and comments are here, here and here.
This issue and the demise of Three Rivers cornmeal has sure attracted the attention over' [...]
It's Red Robin vs. Fuddruckers.
I haven't tried either one. Burgers just aren't part of my diet anymore. But until I do, I'll stick with the North Knox landmark, which I think may have been my only cheeseburger this year. And I blame that on the liberal [...]
Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie. I have an old family recipe for this. For a certain price, I'll e-mail it to you.
UPDATE: Here's a historical account of the pie.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Smoked Bacon and Beer.
And here's the top 10 Thanksgiving Day side dishes.
' [...]
The Bluetick Coonhound is now eligible for the American Kennel Club at Westminster. Maybe Smokey IX can take his couch.
It seems the arrest for refusing to Twitter has spawned the new Tweet Warning cops are required to recite during an arrest: You have the right to remain Tweetless. Anything you Tweet can and will be used against you in a court of mainstream media. You have [...]
Glenn Reynolds: FROM HACKERS TO HACKS. NEW YORK TIMES: 'We won't publish on illegally acquired documents.' You know, unless doing so would hurt national security, or something.
' [...]A.C. Kleinheider: The Southern Poverty Law Center, an anti-racist watchdog group, singled out CIS as an organization with hate group ties. When this was brought to the attention of the sheriff, he canceled his appearance. He shouldn't have.
SayUncle: Mind you, while they were watching those guys, an' [...]
ESPN.com columnist Bill Simmons is serving an ESPN-imposed two-week suspension from Twitter, Steve Krakauer writes. ESPN.com editor-in-chief Rob King wrote a blog post on ESPN.com explaining the suspension, saying it was in reference to a recent Simmons tweet regarding WEEI. -- More.
Some background: This past August, ESPN [...]
It's in the forecast. This sight would be beautiful.
RELATED: Could we have a bonafide winter storm threat at some point over the next couple of weeks?
If the Court declares the entire statute, T.C.A. 39-17-1305, unconstitutional and unenforceable. This would completely eliminate the Class A misdemeanor of carrying a firearm where alcohol is served, so permit holders could carry in any restaurant, tavern, bar, resort district, etc., that served alcohol. This would be a good [...]
From APB reports. KNOXVILLE - After an incident in which a man claimed he needed a gun for protection against the radical ideas inside the books at its Fountain City branch, the Knox County Public Library system has posted signs proclaiming, "Books Won't Hurt You." -- More from the' [...]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Nashville judge finds new state law allowing guns in bars unconstitutional due to vagueness. -- More.
SayUncle: I don't see how this ruling will stand. Seems that they presumed the onus of knowing restaurant laws was on permit holders. Bonnyman's ruling is pretty asinine. [...]
"New Moon" Sells-out Screens Across Tennessee Valley
Here's the Knoxville premire.
Local 'Twilight' Fans Turn Out For 'New Moon'
New Moon Mania Reaches the Ozarks
Video of the Day: "New Moon" review
Spain's audience stays home for premiere of 'New Moon'
Big business for a 'New Moon' [...]
knoxvotes Jeff Ownby has picked up a nominating petition for County Commission,
knoxvotes Tammy Sommers has picked up a nominating petition for School Board, District 9
knoxvotes Rex Stooksbury has picked up a nominating petition for School Board, District 7
knoxvotes Foster Arnett has picked up a nominating petition for [...]
In what could be considered the biggest recruiting pickup in the history of Tennessee Basketball, 6'8" power forward Tobias Harris - Rivals' #1 power forward and #5 overall player in the 2010 class - has signed with Bruce Pearl and the Vols. Harris revealed his choice tonight on ESPNU." [...]
The effects of climate change have driven women in communities in coastal areas in poor countries like the Philippines into dangerous work, and sometimes even the flesh trade, a United Nations official said.
Suneeta Mukherjee, country representative of the United Nations Food Population Fund (UNFPA), said women in the Philippines [...]
MICHAEL SILENCE, Les Jones, Shane Rhyne
