Believe in Bristol is sending a mixed message with their website. Tagged at the bottom of the site is, Legend Web Works LLC., the company that created this site for them. Oops, this firm is out of Cincinnati. We have ample talent here and specifically Bristol that could deliver a much better product.
Tennessee could be receiving a second sales-tax holiday. In case you didn't know, our state will be having our first sales-tax-free holiday on August 4-6. People in the state do not have to pay sales tax on school supplies, clothing, and computers. The state Senate has approved a plan that will create another holiday sometime in the Spring. The Senate also approved some other great tax measures that still needs approval by the House and the Governor. State employees and teachers will be receiving a pay raise and better retirement plans. The state's universities will receive more money to reduce tuition increases. Some seniors will receive some property tax relief and there will be an increase in the state's "rainy day" fund. All of these tax measures sound great, but I think the state deserves more tax relief. We have some of the highest sales tax rates in the nation and a huge surplus in the coffers. I think it is about time that we reduce the sales tax, especially on groceries. They raised it to its highest levels when we suffered a budget shortfall. We now have a surplus; I think it is about time that we got back down. Tennesseans deserve it! (story here)
Bredesen's election-year, cover-my-butt health care measure (called CoverTN or as some would call it CoverBredesen) was approved by both the Tennessee House and Senate. It is now on its way to the Governor's desk, and I assume that it will be signed. I'm not really that familiar with the specifics of this bill; I don't really have an opinion whether it is good or bad. From what I hear, it is a decent bill. The only problem that I have with it is that the Governor is just trying to save his own butt from his little dealings with Tenncare. After kicking thousands of people off that medical program, he needed something to make himself look good to the voters of Tennessee. His solution: come up with something that at least looks like people are getting medical coverage (whether the people are getting good coverage or not, don't ask me because I don't really know). It is kind of funny that this gets approved not long before the Governor campaign season kicks into high gear. This certainly was a great move for Bredesen's camp; I just question if this will truly help the state or if this is a gimmick to make voters happy. (story here)
The movie United 93 premieres this Friday in theatres nationwide amid much controversy; the story of the film of course deals with the plane that crashed September 11th in a Pennsylvania field and became famous for the heroic actions of its passengers. There are many out there saying that the movie is inappropriate because it is making a profit from tragedy and that it is too soon after that horrible day in American history.With Jose’s new post on immigration I decided it might be time for a poll to see how some local folks feel about the immigration issue. You can vote here.
For those of you wondering about the result of the last poll on Kimberly Sams:
Should Kimberly Sams have been kicked off of the ETSU Cheerleading squad for working at Hooters?
Yes: 12%
No: 69%
Who Cares?: 19%
I thought I heard yesterday listening to WJCW news break. That in Kingsport, there are now going to be cameras attached at certain intersections to record speeders, accidents, law breakers,etc.etc. ?
and if you are caught speeding through this particular intersection. The camera will photo, your license plate and your face?
Then the city of Kingsport will send you a citation in the mail?
If this is true, who or whom came up with this INVASIVE , BS ! I dare them to send me one !
Please, anyone that knows the facts on this, chime in !
It seems everyone is talking now about East Tennessee State University (ETSU) former cheerleader Kimberly Sams. Sams said that she had been kicked off of the ETSU cheerleading squad because of her employment at Hooters. Below are some teasers and links to some bloggers weighing in on the matter. So, what do you think? Leave a comment or simply vote in the poll in the right column of this blog.
I’ll Take What I Can Get - Hooters girls can’t be cheerleaders.
I don’t see a difference between wearing a skimpy cheerleading outfit and a skimpy waitress uniform. Whats the difference between shaking your ass in front of thousands of fans or in front of a few guys for a bigger tip? At least she’s getting paid at Hooters. more…
ZCT one sixty eight - Hooters Cheerleader Booted
Now call me an idiot, but this sounds like a pile of crap to me. Here is a girl who represents her mediocre college by putting on a tight fitting top and mini skirt and jiggles around while some boys play sport. But when she puts on a similar uniform, but with a pair of less revealing shorts, this is deemed unacceptable? more…
Mrs. Media Matters - Hooters Girl Kicked Off University Cheerleading Squad
Oh you know what give me a break. If you have the boobs for the job and can make decent tips why not do it. College is expensive. It’s not like she is stripping. She is a waitress. Everything is an issue today it really is ridiculous. more…
Lady Kaylee’s Chronicles - OK what is wrong with this picture?
oh Puh-leeze! I suppose she was chosen for the cheerleading squad solely on her academic record and not at all because of her looks? I suppose she is expected to be independently wealthy so she doesn’t need a part time job? I suppose she doesn’t need to work to learn work habits, ethics and skills? And mostly I now know that most of what I assumed about Tennessee is sadly true. more…
Riehl World View - That’s Downright Unamerican
No, this time it isn’t the NAACP … it’s East Tennessee State University. SInce when does working at Hooters mean you can’t be a cheerleader????? Who cares about her grades. more…
Everything In-Between. - Cheerleader kicked off team for working at Hooters
Hooters Girl Kicked Off University Cheerleading Squad
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Kimberly Sams can’t be a cheerleader and a Hooters Girl.
The freshman at East Tennessee State University said she has been kicked off the cheerleading squad because of where she works. more…
Sanguine et Purpure - Proper Dress?
A freshman at East Tennessee State University says she was kicked off the cheerleading squad because its coach objected to her job at a local Hooters, part of a chain of restaurants that features waitresses dressed as, well, cheerleaders. more…
richmcintosh.com - Hooters Girl Kicked Off University Cheerleading Squad
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Kimberly Sams can’t be a cheerleader and a Hooters Girl.
The freshman at East Tennessee State University said she has been kicked off the cheerleading squad because of where she works. more…
From Hyperliterature
East Tennessee State University recently kicked a cheerleader off their cheer squad for working at Hooters. Apparently, they didn’t think that employment at Hooters was a very noble thing and quickly sought to disassociate themselves from the unrefined waitress. Click here for the full story.
Two things on this:
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I had not even heard of the TV show “The Book of Daniel.” I guess I’ll have to see what the fuss is about. In the meantime here are some links to blogs around us talking about this.
FromNo Silence Here
“Daniel” to air in East Tennessee
WBIR management announced Thursday that “The Book of Daniel” will air as scheduled on Friday night despite hundreds of e-mails and phone calls from viewers asking otherwise.“Daniel” is an hourlong soap opera that depicts a pill-popping minister who has conversations with Jesus.
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TN blogs on the airing of “Daniel”From Cathy: Thank you for deciding against censorship of “The Book of Daniel”. Thank you for treating Knoxvillians like intelligent adults. Every television is equipped with an off button. Allowing us to make our own decisions what we do and don’t watch is the right choice.
From Evan Erwin: Let’s think a minute what this show is (a soap opera), what its purpose is (entertainment) and how people have freedom of choice (as long as Bush doesn’t take that one away too…because the terrorists could win with freedom of choice!).
From Frank Strovel III: Here in east Tennessee, WBIR-TV has displayed some sense for once and is allowing people to judge for themselves instead of retreating in fear of a few hundred negative emails (most from those kooky organized “family” groups who haven’t seen the show, of course). They have decided to air the program as scheduled. Relax, people. If the show stinks, it’ll be canceled like 90% of what NBC puts on the air these days.
Read More…From The World According to Oatney
Boycott WBIR!
It pains me to officially call for all Christians of East Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky, and Lee County, Virginia to boycott WBIR-TV. The reason for this boycott is because WBIR has chosen, over the objections of many and varying members of the Christian communities of Knoxville and East Tennessee, to air the blasphemous program The Book of Daniel, a show about an Episcopal priest who lives like a heathen and who has an unruly daughter and a sodomite son and who “talks” to Our Lord, the figure of which in the program is hardly like Christ. As the News-Sentinel reported, local religious leaders and other Christians are justifiably outraged. I am outraged as well.
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The mining disaster in West Virginia is very sad situation. Michael Silence published these links on his blog today.
From Bob Krumm: First he was blamed for the bombings in London. Next he was blamed for a hurricane in the Gulf. Now he’s being blamed for a mine collaps. This may be the most crass politicization of an apolitical issue that I have ever seen. And this comment may be the worst:
From Frank Strovel III: I think that’s a little harsh. There’s some blame to be shared among the folks who spread the misinformation that was never officially confirmed. Rumor always travels faster than the truth.
From John Norris Brown: America, and the world, have prayed for these brave men and their families since the accident occurred. Now we must continue to do so, for them and their families, as well as for the recovery of the lone survivor.
From Sharon Cobb: People make mistakes, but allowing the families to celebrate for almost 3 hours before telling them there was a miscommunication and their loved ones were not alive is unforgivable.
