Police found 51-year old William Sparkman dead, hanging from a tree in a cemetery with a rope around his neck September 12th, and this is only NOW making national headlines.
25 Candidates for Memphis Mayor; Watch One Fist Bump the Dalai Lama
Early voting starts today in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee-- and there's never a dull moment in Memphis politics. Going as far back to the heyday of the big political machines, Memphis political races draw opinions and passions from high and low. Boss Crump, as he was known, in the early 19th century showed Memphians how to win an election. Control, bribe, and frighten people into supporting the inevitable. OK, so maybe that's extreme, but it looks like most of the candidates for mayor are going all in to take over the top job in the Bluff City.
One of them, Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowerystaged a publicity stunt went as far as to do a fist bump with the Dalai Lama.After many people questioned the appropriateness of that a gesture with a religious figure of such stature, he sent a letter to CNN defending his action. He blamed the swine flu (H1N1) for his decision. He explained in his commentary that he basically wanted to lead by example and NOT shake hands. Seriously. I almost thought he was just doing something cool, and unscripted... but the swine flu excuse just made him seem weak IMHO.
You can watch it here:
Here are the 25 Candidates. You can only choose one!
LEO AWGOWHAT
RANDY L. CAGLE
CHARLES CARPENTER
CAROL CHUMNEY
DEWEY CLARK
JAMES “MALCOLM” CLINGAN
A WILLIS MENELIK FOMBI
WANDA HALBERT
JOHNNY HATCHER, JR.
ROBERT (PRINCE MONGO) HODGES
CONSTANCE RENEE HOUSTON
DE WAYNE JONES
E. C. JONES
JERRY LAWLER
MYRON LOWERY
ERNEST ANTHONY LUNATI
DETRIC W. STIGALL
SILKY SULLIVAN
DAVID W. VINCIARELLI
VUONG VAUGHN VO
MARY TAYLOR-SHELBY WRIGHT
SHARON A. WEBB
KENNETH TWIGG WHALUM, JR.
VOTE FOR ONE (1)
A C WHARTON, JR.
JOHN WILLINGHAM
One of them, Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery
You can watch it here:
Here are the 25 Candidates. You can only choose one!
LEO AWGOWHAT
RANDY L. CAGLE
CHARLES CARPENTER
CAROL CHUMNEY
DEWEY CLARK
JAMES “MALCOLM” CLINGAN
A WILLIS MENELIK FOMBI
WANDA HALBERT
JOHNNY HATCHER, JR.
ROBERT (PRINCE MONGO) HODGES
CONSTANCE RENEE HOUSTON
DE WAYNE JONES
E. C. JONES
JERRY LAWLER
MYRON LOWERY
ERNEST ANTHONY LUNATI
DETRIC W. STIGALL
SILKY SULLIVAN
DAVID W. VINCIARELLI
VUONG VAUGHN VO
MARY TAYLOR-SHELBY WRIGHT
SHARON A. WEBB
KENNETH TWIGG WHALUM, JR.
VOTE FOR ONE (1)
A C WHARTON, JR.
JOHN WILLINGHAM
Kids Singing about Obama IS a little weird, don't you think?
This video is the new internet sensation going around. It shows some kids in a New Jersey elementary school singing an odd song highlighting some of President Obama's philosophies. Here are some of the lyrics:
Just a little wierd. And, my mom probably would've second guessed their decision if I were singing about stuff like "equal work and equal pay". She'd say-- "that's grown folks business." I doubt those kids even know what they're talking about.
We used to sing about being drug free. Not ReaganBushClinton when I was in school. The school district apparently issued a statement saying the students were singing to honor the contributions of African-Americans. I'm skeptical. And I'm pretty sure that would not go over very well for most public schools in Georgia or Tennessee.
Decide for yourself:
He said we must be fair today
Equal work means equal pay
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said that we must take a stand
To make sure everyone gets a chance
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
Just a little wierd. And, my mom probably would've second guessed their decision if I were singing about stuff like "equal work and equal pay". She'd say-- "that's grown folks business." I doubt those kids even know what they're talking about.
We used to sing about being drug free. Not ReaganBushClinton when I was in school. The school district apparently issued a statement saying the students were singing to honor the contributions of African-Americans. I'm skeptical. And I'm pretty sure that would not go over very well for most public schools in Georgia or Tennessee.
Decide for yourself:
Tim Russert's Dad Died Today
Several media websites are reporting the man who gave the world Tim Russert died today. 'Big Russ' apparently died of natural causes at the age of 85. His full name was Timothy Joseph Russert Sr. He was clearly a good father and friend to his family and those who knew him. Ultimately one of his greatest contributions to the world was Tim Russert, who certainly elevated the political discussion for more than a decade from his seat in Washington.
His son, former "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert died June 13, 2008 of a heart attack.
Now, Luke Russert, Tim's son, suffers another death and difficult loss. The family would rather donations go to the Alzheimer's Association than receive flowers.
Read the statement from the family.
His son, former "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert died June 13, 2008 of a heart attack.
Now, Luke Russert, Tim's son, suffers another death and difficult loss. The family would rather donations go to the Alzheimer's Association than receive flowers.
Read the statement from the family.
Race for Warner Robins Mayor Could Get Interesting
This year the mayor race in Warner Robins could be interesting. You've got four people who believe they have a solid vision for the city, including an incumbent mayor and a former interim mayor & city council member. From what I can tell, all four men have very strong personalities and distinct experiences that would guide how they would lead the city. Chuck Chalk served in the Air Force and was based at Robins Air Force Base. Clifford Holmes has served on the city council and has made a career as an educator. Chuck Shaheen is a successful local businessman. And Mayor Donald Walker takes credit for making sure Warner Robins grows steadily and methodically.
Advanced voting begins October 26th, and election day is November 3rd.
In all, if you'd like to check out the websites for each of the candidates, here are the links.
Advanced voting begins October 26th, and election day is November 3rd.
In all, if you'd like to check out the websites for each of the candidates, here are the links.
Glenn Beck: McCain would've been worse than Obama as President
In an interview with Katie Couric for cbsnews.com, Glenn Beck, the poster boy for a grassroots renegade movement against the powers that be (usually Democrats), said John McCain was a worse choice for president than Barack Obama, and that he may have even considered voting for Hillary Clinton, and not McCain, had she been the democratic nominee.
The rest of the interview will be on the web later today, and I expect a lot of people will check it out, if only to hear his reasons why. Beck is getting a lot of attention because he's striking a nerve with a lot of people in his commentaries. People tend to gravitate toward people with whom they agree and find some common ground.
Now, I'm not sure Beck really believes all that he says-- but, those who follow him are making him seem like a wise business choice, if nothing else. As a businessman, he's a Rush Limbaugh for TV. The big winner in this is Katie Couric, who will likely get a lot of new people to sample her style online and maybe even her broadcast.
Here's part of the clip that's been release:
The rest of the interview will be on the web later today, and I expect a lot of people will check it out, if only to hear his reasons why. Beck is getting a lot of attention because he's striking a nerve with a lot of people in his commentaries. People tend to gravitate toward people with whom they agree and find some common ground.
Now, I'm not sure Beck really believes all that he says-- but, those who follow him are making him seem like a wise business choice, if nothing else. As a businessman, he's a Rush Limbaugh for TV. The big winner in this is Katie Couric, who will likely get a lot of new people to sample her style online and maybe even her broadcast.
Here's part of the clip that's been release:
Save More, Spend Less with ClarkHoward.com
Consumer advocate Clark Howard is by far one of my favorite radio talk show hosts. What I like most is he truly aims to empower consumers to challenge the status quo. He also regularly shares information about scams. His website has a plethora of information on how to REALLY save money. Some of his advice is extreme (like ordering eyeglasses from China for $5, instead of using Lenscrafters or some other eyeglass store), but it's all useful. HE goal is to make sure people know that their dollar holds power, so they should hold their dollar. If you'd like to check out his website, it's clarkhoward.com.
He has a TV show that airs on CNN Headline News on weekends. Check your local listing for times.
He has a TV show that airs on CNN Headline News on weekends. Check your local listing for times.
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