Nashville's unkind English-Only move would hurt refugees

Kurdish children and me. Belmont neighborhood, Nashville. 1992 Nashville will vote Jan. 22 on whether to create an English-Only Metro government ... Colonial Village and saw Kurdish women in head scarves and long dresses sitting on the lawn while dozens ... there. This apartment complex could not have had a better name, Colonial Village, for it was often [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 02:06:56

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NY TimesWatch: Geithner, Media Lies, and Accountability

Between being sick and being unusually busy at work I haven't been paying all that much attention to the news lately, so I've just started catching up to this business about Tim Geithner and his back taxes. While I'm not a fan of partisan witch hunts or gotcha politics, the determined media airbrushing on this one is getting a bit hard to swallow [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:31:41

Bread and Circuses: Ruminations From Ground Zero of the Auto Bailout

By Matt Maul This week I did something that I rarely ever do: I took the bus into work. The mass transit infrastructure for the Detroit area is relatively lean compared to that available in other large U.S. municipalities. One reason for this is because the population has spread away from the city in an organic, rather than linear pattern, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 08:15:05

2009’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations

City Hall, Buffalo, NY It may be a bit early to start thinking about summer travel plans, ... Destinations, it’s easy to find an interesting and unique location that’s not too far from home. East ... ”–while you’re there. Lake Geneva, WI The upper Midwest is represented this year by two lakeside [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:07:17

Missing My Baby

It's odd how memories sneak up on you. I am not quite sure why, but Emma has been on my mind a lot lately ... fireflies. It's funny how God has other plans. She was our first grandchild. There is something so very ... to her. I treated her as if she were in my own home, rather than in the hospital where she lived [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 07:43:00

Happy New Year!

To celebrate, here's three mini-reviews of books by YA authors that debuted in 2008. To be balanced, two are girly and one is aimed at boys ... by a Southern gentleman.Bringing the Boy HomeBy N. A. NelsonTirio was adopted from the Takunami tribe ... THE BOY HOME is written for middle grade readers, but some older teens will probably enjoy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 07:30:00

News and Views

Expert Predictions: Stock Market Could be Good in 2009USA TodayNEW YORK — Stock market forecasts tend to be sunny, and 2009 is no exception. Wall Street gurus are again predicting gains. But this year's bullish market call comes with an asterisk.Wary stock strategists, unsure how the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression will play out, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:43:00

Market Commentary From Monty Guild

I AM WRITING THIS ON THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE’S SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR Personally, I am a lover of daylight, ... months.  Our friends in the southern hemisphere are reaching mid summer, may you enjoy ... before.  The solution has not been found.  TARP and other government relief plans have done [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 01:45:05

DrumBeat: July 20, 2008

To Save Gas, Shoppers Stay Home and Click To go shopping these days, more Americans are trading in their car keys for a keyboard. Online shopping is gaining at a time when simply filling up a gas tank to head to the mall can seem like a spending spree. A number of retailers — including Gap, Victoria’s Secret and J. C [more...]

Date: 2008-07-20 13:14:15

Sustainability Is Not Rocket Science, But It Is Hard

The Rocky Mountain News reports from Colorado. “The price of homes in the Denver metro area fell 9 ... who thinks they will wait to buy a home in Washington Park, will be paying more a year from now.’” ... all over Tucson, earning praise for innovative designs and community accolades for business growth [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 14:28:48

Dr. Martin Luther King, Revolutionary

It may be a leftist cliche by now, but Dr. King’s radical legacy needs to be rescued from those who would paint him as a cuddly let’s-all-just-get-along figure. So let’s remember Dr. King’s revolutionary spirit, in his own words. The war in Vietnam is but a symptom of a far deeper malady within the American spirit, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:42:23

DrumBeat: September 12, 2008

Kazakh Oil: A War of Nerves - Russian brinkmanship could imperil the flow of oil and money across the Caspian to Europe ASTANA - On the scorching, ... and export more through that route. The plans for the corridor, though, were drawn before Russia's ... the Georgia events will cause transportation problems. But already Kazakhstan has canceled plans [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 13:05:16

It is timely to reprint what is arguably Dr. Martin Luther King’s greatest speech ever.  Those who give lip service to Dr. King today need to take note of this speech and see if they will still speak so highly of him.  As for me, this man was way ahead of his time here and these words definitely ring loud and true [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:03:04

The dreams of Middleton go astray

For the past several days, we have been taking an in-depth look at a dream whose future isn't too bright at this time ... & Wyndham Ridge), was intended to provide Franklinites with a shopping experience close to home ... on the money if he stood firm on what he was promoting with his conceptual plans for the project, shown [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:52:28

No surprise at all -- number of hate groups has increased

Considering the out-and-out ignorant, bigoted mobs who were pleased as punch to show their faces and open their pieholes at McCain/Palin events and ... to experts at the Southern Poverty Law Center, an independent organization that monitors racist movements. Although questions persist about the ability of such groups to carry out violent plans, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 17:08:55

Did the Republicans Actually Lose The Auto Bailout Vote?

Josh has noted below that Harry Reid has placed the responsibility of job losses due to the potential bankruptcy of GM and Chrysler at the feet of ... House weeks ago. It is rumored that Republicans heard from the White House on Wednesday ... for those Republicans was a free vote — they could say they were against wasting taxpayer funds [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 22:21:22

Steven's Dragon - Part 2

Sylvia Spruck Wrigley is not an elderblogger, but she is a gifted writer and my sabbatical is a good time to repeat a two-part story of hers first ... lives on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain with her now 14-year-old son, Connor. She was born ... in England too before settling in Spain seven years ago because she missed the sunny warmth of southern [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 10:35:00

First home hits market in new seaside project

Dolphins frolicked in the surf of Dana Point about 300 yards from this home’s back gate the day we visited ... , opening onto a 10-foot-deep deck overlooking the beach and blue Pacific beyond. His-and-Her bathrooms ... s closet, displaying the owner’s watches, cufflinks and jewelry. Beach bath: An elevated tub in her master [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 08:01:28

U.S. faces era of water scarcity

By Keith Schneider at Circle of Blue Just as diminishing supplies of oil and natural gas are wrenching the economy and producing changes in ... at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego forecast that within 13 years Lake Mead and Lake Powell along the Colorado River, the two largest reservoirs in the southwest United States [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 18:29:30

Why We All Need To Keep A Watchful Eye On What Is Happening In Greece

by Edward Hugh: BarcelonaIn view of Greece's EMU membership, the availability of external financing is not a concern, but the correction of cumulating indebtedness could weigh appreciably on growth going forward. While the risk of transmitting vulnerabilities to the euro area is very small reflecting Greece’s small relative size, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 13:58:00

Weekend CurbedWire: Market Crisis Round-Up

These are bizarre times, people. The latest national and local headlines, and how the news could affect/is affecting Los Angeles ... rates on home loans for hardship circumstances — real estate professionals say interest rate reductions won’t solve the housing debacle in Southern California, where property values have fallen [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 19:55:23

Please do not feed the (political) animals….

Let’s turn our memories back a notch, back to the days when Bobby Sturgell had been freshly nominated to the job of FAA Administrator ... s lacrosse practices and games after work. He and his wife, Lynn, work to keep up their old farmhouse ... his plans to coach 6-year-old Ben’s team. His schedule as acting chief of the Federal Aviation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 08:17:36

How I Saved 8 Hours A Week Cooking 7 Dinners for Under $100

As mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been streamlining my domestic duties lately ... , it means that I’m always carting home new ingredients and constantly adding to what’s already ... of coupons attached. And since he’s not tempted to change dinner plans by the sight of fresh herbs or juicy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 18:53:31

UN Demands $1-Billion for Israeli Damage During Lebanon War

... ) The chickens are finally coming home to roost.  After a failed war that ended up killing 1,000 ... of a southern Beirut power plant, which the Lebanese said had caused “an ecological disaster.” According [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 07:24:28

Christians fear the sword and fire in India

Christians fear the sword and fire in IndiaThe Indian government has not placed the onus of the multiple murders, rapes, and arson on the culprits: ... and difficult to promote • Asian countries lagging in flu pandemic plans, UN• Philippines: Displaced persons afraid to go home• Nepal: Muslims celebrate feast with Hindus• Beijing announces landmark [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 18:58:44

Plotstorm--Preparing for a Writing Spree PLUS DOUBLE DRAWING!

For this post, I thought I'd do something different and fun. And since it's Christmas, I'd like to offer those of you who comment on this post a chance to win one of two prizes: 2 thirty minute brainstorming/plotstorming sessions with me. You can choose between 1.) helping me Plotstorm my next book (might appeal to you readers-only) or 2.) [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 08:04:00

150th Anniversary of Theory of Evolution

One hundred fifty years ago today, a paper was read to the Linnaean Society of London, and the scientific theory of evolution was born ... the meeting. Wallace was still in Malaysia. Darwin was at home with his wife mourning the death ... not breach the Education Act and there are no plans to ban its distribution. But officials stress [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 00:14:45

Paul Newman Dies At 83

WESTPORT, Conn. — Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as the anti-hero of such films as "Hud," "Cool Hand Luke" ... . He was 83. Newman died Friday after a long battle with cancer at his farmhouse near Westport ... had dropped plans to direct a fall production of "Of Mice and Men," citing unspecified health issues [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 14:35:13

Christmas crime, and other freaky festive follies

Tis the season for advanced bastardry to our fellow man and our second Christmas crime round-ups to show it isn't just all mince pies and presents ... at the home of his ex-wife's family was planning to flee to Canada, police said, as a ninth body ... bought a ticket to Canada leaving early Christmas morning but scrapped plans to go on the run after [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 01:20:39

"We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - and non-believers."

I woke up at 6:30 am, after less than three hours of sleep, not sure what to expect on Inauguration Day. Well that isn’t entirely accurate— I knew to expect considerable delays in my adopted home city along with and partly because of a guaranteed transit nightmare. But aside from that, I had some hazy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:11:45

Bush in Midland

I'm watching Bush's welcome home ceremony in Midland, TX. That's the guy I voted for twice. He's feisty, funny, and setting the record straight ... s “Welcome Home” rally at Centennial Plaza. “You know, they asked me how do you feel after ... that you all came out to welcome us home.” Bush spoke for about 20 minutes, recounting stories [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 03:10:31

Aldis Hodge Goes From 'Lights' to 'Leverage'

Today's cuppa: diet cola at the Fox Party Before I hit the sack, I wanted to share some fun stuff I received today from Aldis Hodge, ... support to the team of former ne'er-do-wells led by a former insurance investigator (Timothy Hutton ... about the show is that this character is mine to mold. I get to be this guy for, hopefully, many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 07:28:59

Morning Buzz: Wednesday 7.2.02

When cops help a gang member kill a witness The Times reconstructs the 2003 murder of 16-year-old Martha Puebla, ... Beverly Connection won't build two high-rise towers Plans for luxury condos and an assisted living ... it was given of Edith Isabel Rodriguez writhing for 45 minutes on the floor of the emergency room lobby [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 16:16:37

By popular demand - A week in my life

Have you guys all read Just a Southern Girl? It's written by Kim and she is a missionary in Argentina ... to happen.This schedule continues until the first kid comes home from school at 2:50. This is the first year ... time.Before that child gets home, I make sure the house is semi-clean and organized. I am a big [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 12:00:00

Local Natives (interview, MP3s)

Band: Local Natives From: Silverlake, CA Sound: vocal-forward songs with tribally influenced beats propelling their melodies forward Similar Artists: Annuals, Talking Heads, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Plants and Animals Listen Now: “Airplanes” Southern California is the entertainment capital of the world [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:37:08

At Least One Republican In Senate Race Embracing Online Strategy Early On

A few days before Christmas (which explains why we are only now blogging it) the campaign of Michael L. Williams–the recently re-elected Texas Railroad Commissioner who is now running for U.S. Senate–sent out an email to supporters that was quite shocking. It wasn’t shocking in a bad way, but shocking in an odd way. Why? [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 06:18:18

At Obama’s Inauguration - what’s a liberal protester going to do?

By Barabara Barrett / McClatchy Newspapers/ January 12, 2009 Peace activists in the nation’s capital met for weeks last fall, ... plans on having a community teach-in at Meridian Hill Park, which is some distance ... t like his plans to increase troop levels in Afghanistan, for example. At PeaceAction’s organizing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:36:00

Thank You Palestine

Israel Finally Bombs Gaza By DemocracyRules From Arutz Sheva, Jersualem Post, Data on File A few days ago, ... , with construction plans passed around amongst Palestinian terrorists.  They’re basically big ... is intended to radically improve the security situation of the residents of southern Israel. It could [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 00:27:20

Joseph A. Palermo: Countdown to Emancipation

We're a little more than twenty-four hours away from finally awaking from a long national nightmare ... . The Southern wing of the Republican Party ruled us with an iron fist. Its adherents shoved their "values" down ... our nation's commitment to our core values both at home and abroad, and to invest in our people [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:14:31

Sarah Palin And Feminists: Where Echidne Puts Her Snake Tail In Her Mouth

This will not end well, I swear, because I'm going to go down some scary and dark alleyways in this post while throwing out half-digested thoughts. But some posts need to be written and this is one of them. Without further ado, let us begin by noting what Rudy Giuliani said about the treatment Sarah Palin has gotten from the media: [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 20:59:39

Guam, focus of new US strategy, faces hurdles

By ERIC TALMADGE, Associated Press Writer Eric Talmadge, Associated Press Writer – Sat Jan 3, 3:16 pm ET ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, ... malls, fast-food franchises and high-rise hotels serving Japanese tourists who want a closer-to-home version of Hawaii. The plans for the base are fueling a fresh construction and real estate boom which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 16:29:12

Almost Famous: Parts Unknown’s Kneel Knaris goes solo

Kneel Knaris and his partner-in-rhyme Jurawd Simpson have been destined to make music together ever since meeting in the sandbox ... about his plans for solo and mutual success. How has Baltimore affected your creative output? I enjoy ... us too Northern to be completely Southern and too Southern to be completely Northern, our hip-hop [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 13:00:57

Twentieth Century Shapers of Baptist Social Ethics: Nannie Helen Burroughs

I know that Aaron Weaver, at least, is glad I am resuming my series on each of the substantive chapters of this book ... was raised in Georgia from a long line of Southern Baptist leaders. She earned a B.A. from Mercer University and an M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary before heading off to Regent’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 20:47:19

We Won’t Be Seeing Prices Like This In The Future

The San Francisco Chronicle reports from California. “Foreclosures across the state surged to a 20-year high during the last three months, as tens of thousands of additional Californians lost their homes and more than 100,000 neared the brink. Notices of default rose nearly 125 percent from a year ago during the second quarter and trustee deeds [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 21:57:43

Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

Israeli ground troops battled Palestinian militants in the streets of a densely populated Gaza City neighborhood early Tuesday, ... years of Palestinian rocket attacks on its southern towns, and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has vowed ... . But we don’t know how long we’ll be safe in my brother’s home,” Mussa, 35, told The Associated [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 05:50:11

Say It Ain’t So Joe! Zillow Cuts 25% Of It’s Workforce

Zillow. I wonder if he was looking at the real estate start ups when he wrote this. Tags: Trulia, Zillow Thanks for reading this post ... . where it was originally published. Preparing For Downturns - Panic versus Prudence Home-sold ... on housing to afford the oversized home makes less sense. Add into the equation potential inflation [more...]

Date: 2008-10-18 12:56:00

Say goodbye nicely to peace

Against a dramatic black background, the cover of last week’s Time Out Tel Aviv shows a white dove marked as though viewed through a sniper’s rifle. The caption has two meanings. It could be “say goodbye nicely,” which is how one instructs a small child to bid farewell. Or it could be “say peace is lovely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:30:32

Speeding Bullets: ‘How Nick got his groove back’ edition

Speeding Bullets: ‘How Nick got his groove back’ edition By Spence | January 14, 2009 Maybe Etan Thomas does have some luck ... tapes from his days as a star at Cleveland High School in Reseda, Calif., and at Southern California ... is that light. Head Coach Ed Tapscott has no plans to move Young into the starting lineup, which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:32:54

Greenopia: Eco-Consciousness for the Rest-Of-Us

If you’ve ever sat around and thought, “Gee, wouldn’t it be cool if there was a Zagat-style guide to local green businesses?” then wish no longer concerned citizen, because a small, ambitious group called Greenopia publishes just such a guide for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and as of April - New York City’s Big Green Apple [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 19:02:41

Army Specialist Kareem R. Khan, Referenced by Colin Powell

Photo by Hope Colin Powell on Sunday’s Meet the Press: I’m also troubled by, not what Senator McCain says, but what members of the party say. And it is permitted to be said such things as, “Well, you know that Mr. Obama is a Muslim.” Well, the correct answer is, he is not a Muslim; he’s a Christian. He’s always been a Christian [more...]

Date: 2008-10-20 05:13:40

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