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Blog: Day trip to Atlanta
Last Saturday, my friend Sandy Zitkus and I, along with my daughter Anne McLachlan, made an annual trip to Atlanta where we usually hit IKEA for our household needs and some Christmas gifts, as well as Trader Joe’s where we pick up a heft supply of Charles Shaw wine, lovingly known as Two-Buck Chuck for it’s extremely low price of $2.49 per bottle.
November 19, 2008
Blog: Wamp urges GOP to work to attract minorities, labor
Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., said Republicans must do a better job of attracting minorities and improving relations with organized labor if the party expects to better compete for independent voters.
November 14, 2008
From bottom to the top
Even Barack Obama doesn’t understand the significance of being elected president, according to a baby boomer I sat with on election night. I don’t understand either, she said.
November 9, 2008
The changing of seasons — a drive down the W-Road
I love fall. The cool air, the changing of the leaves, and the onset of winter makes September, October, and November my favorite months of the year.
November 7, 2008
Blog: Fall means sweet potatoes
Even though I’m not a fan of sweet potatoes, except for sweet potato fries and chips, there’s something about autumn that makes me want to give the baked/boiled kind a try.
November 4, 2008
Tennessee: Wamp slams banks for using bailout money on bonuses
Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., said money from the $700 billion financial rescue package should not be used by participating firms for executive bonuses, as has been reported by various media outlets.
November 1, 2008
Blog: A message from Berlin to the eighth grade.
I wish every eighth grader in Chattanooga could see what I saw today.
October 31, 2008
Nashville: Alexander decries rise of obesity
During a field hearing in Nashville this week, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., said childhood obesity has become a national epidemic and called for the nation to find solutions to the growing problem.
October 25, 2008
UTC professsor offers thoughts on nostalgia trip
Having spent the better part of the afternoon looking through the back archives of the televisual offerings of my childhood (and, my, what a load of rubbish they used to put out), I think that I can answer your question, hopefully with something you can use.
October 20, 2008
A fly on the wall during governor’s arrival — and no, I’m not a student
As I waited for Gov. Sonny Perdue to arrive at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School last Thursday morning, I chatted with legislators, school officials and students.
October 20, 2008
Sohn: Meet the devil
As reporters, we learn to report and write stories at arm’s length.
October 19, 2008
Hightower: ON AND OFF THE BUS
Morning: It’s the first time I’ve ever used the public bus system in Chattanooga, so I hopped on my bike and left home early, carrying my lunch in one hand and a coffee cup in the other. I slung my laptop over my shoulder, thinking I could browse the Internet while on the bus since it has Wi-Fi.
October 19, 2008
Tennessee: Voters focused on the economy, seek lawmaker answers
As he has hosted town hall meetings and other events across Tennessee this month, Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said voters are extremely worried about the country’s economic future and likely will take those concerns into the voting booth on Nov. 4.
October 18, 2008
Wamp says debate put Tennessee in good light
Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., gave high marks to Belmont University for its hosting of last Tuesday’s presidential debate
October 11, 2008
Blog: DNA testing reveals my “deep” ancestry
I felt slightly creepy as I stole into the bathroom at work to scrape the inside of my mouth — for the second time that day.
October 8, 2008
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First Person

Blog: Day trip to Atlanta
2008-11-19
Last Saturday, my friend Sandy Zitkus and I, along with my daughter Anne McLachlan, made an annual trip to Atlanta where we usually hit IKEA for our household needs and some Christmas gifts, as well as Trader Joe’s where we pick up a heft supply of Charles Shaw wine, lovingly known as Two-Buck Chuck for it’s extremely low price of $2.49 per bottle.

CD Reviews

CD Reviews: Justin Townes Earle: “The Good Life.” Bloodshot Records.
2008-02-11
For those who loved country before Music Row smothered it in studio laquerwork or who are just fans of flavorful southern music with short attention spans, here’s the skinny on singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle’s studio debut “The Good LIfe”: as soon as it hits shelves March 25, pick it up.

Tech Cast

TECHcast: Verdict out on the new Windows 7
2008-11-18
Today let’s take a look at a few new trends and products.

Food

Blog: Day trip to Atlanta
2008-11-19
Last Saturday, my friend Sandy Zitkus and I, along with my daughter Anne McLachlan, made an annual trip to Atlanta where we usually hit IKEA for our household needs and some Christmas gifts, as well as Trader Joe’s where we pick up a heft supply of Charles Shaw wine, lovingly known as Two-Buck Chuck for it’s extremely low price of $2.49 per bottle.

Prep Sports

Prep Blog: TSSAA realignment will create new and interesting matchups
2008-11-17
The new playoff format and region alignments finalized last week should make for some interesting games and the renewal of several rivalries next fall in Tennessee.

NASCAR

Young: No-testing rule is a good NASCAR move
2008-11-16
We criticize NASCAR for many of its moves, but Friday’s announcement that there will be a no-testing policy next season is a definite move in the right direction.

UT UGA UTC

SEC Blog: Kelly could be the one; Joe Morgan sounds the same
2008-11-20
Before my game predictions, I’m going to make a Tennessee coaching prediction: Cincinnati’s Brian Kelly will be the man.

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