Aretha Franklin cancels concerts because of fractured ribs, pain (Tax-cheat Charlie's B-day nixed)
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Aretha Franklin cancels concerts because of fractured ribs, painBy the CNN Wire Staff August 4, 2010 9:34 a.m. EDT (CNN) -- Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin has canceled two free concerts in New York because of an injury, according to a statement issued by her publicists Wednesday. "Due to fractured ribs and pain in the abdomen, it was necessary for Ms. Franklin to cancel and reschedule the two concerts," said the statement from spokeswoman Gwendolyn Quinn. Franklin's doctors have advised her to come in for tests immediately, the statement said. Efforts are being made to reschedule the concerts at the...
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 10:56:33 AM
Happy (Early) Fourth of July from my pre-schoolers! (VIDEO)
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It's that time of year... all three of my children are sick with summer colds. To cheer them up last night, I went to the folks at JibJab and, with the help of their website, produced this video. I've watched it about 700 times at this point, and I thought some of you might enjoy it as well. So before I begin writing my scathing analyses of Kagan, the Arizona immigration case, Obama's golf game and other pressing matters, I'm going with a humorous diversion :)
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 10:56:33 AM
Franklin County Deputy Shot And Killed (While off-duty, house hunting...)
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BELVIDERE, Tenn. -- Friends and co-workers of Deputy Mike Claiborne said he was out house hunting when he was shot and killed Saturday night. According to authorities, Claiborne, 25, was with his girlfriend when he was shot in the head at a residence on Rowe Gap Road. Claiborne was off-duty at the time, said investigators. Neighbors said Larry White lives at the home, and has experienced several break-ins. They added that White may have thought someone was attempting to burglarize his home. It was still not clear what led up to the gunfire. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it...
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 10:56:33 AM
Warning: This Is What Change REALLY Looks Like
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Not one to miss an opportunity to gloat, President Obama proudly proclaimed, “This Is What Change Looks Like,” upon the passage of the monstrous pile of crap known as HR 3590 (“Healthcare Reform”). While the bulk of the septic ooze doesn’t actually kick in until 2014, the part that is shoved up the back-side of American workers and businesses will, unfortunately, kick in soon in the form of higher taxes (both overt and hidden). But what else can we expect from the crap sandwich foisted on us by the Democrats? Tragically, far more than meets the eye...
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 10:56:33 AM
The Late, Great State of Franklin
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For many Northeast Tennesseans, the State of Franklin represented the apparently inevitable conflict between liberty and corrupt government. The State of Franklin certainly was in keeping with the character of the Backcountry settlers who had come to this rugged area to secure land and liberty and were determined to preserve their rights to both.
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 10:56:33 AM
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William McKinley: US president was shot by an anarchist; he died eight days later (1901)
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