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Lindsey Graham: White House mulling indefinite detention
Lindsey Graham says the White House now seems open to a new law to lay out the standards for open-ended imprisonment. Photo: AP The White House is considering endorsing a law that would allow the indefinite detention of some alleged terrorists without trial as part of efforts to break a logjam with Congress over President
Huge crowd witnesses NBA All Star Game
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:43 in Events | Viewed 118 views times | No Comments
When you think about it, the game of basketball is played on a relatively small rectangular patch of wood. Football fields, on the other hand, are a hundred yards long, and baseball yards are big and spacious as well, so these sports require a good sized stadium, and many fans who are at the game
Stewed Escargots with Wild Mushrooms
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:42 in Recipes | Viewed 133 views times | No Comments
If you find yourself taking a trip to France, you will invariably have the opportunity to sample some dishes with are made with the French delicacy known as escargot, or snails, which are an intrinsic element of French cuisine. Although this is an acquired taste for many, trying out the fare of the region that
Should college athletes get paid?
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:41 in Sports | Viewed 1,887 views times | No Comments
When you live in a town that is home to a major college football team, you really get an up-close and personal look at just how much money is generated during the season. I happen to live in Athens, Georgia as of this writing, and the numbers of people who are on the streets and
Is NPR “alternative” to mainstream media
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:40 in Politics | Viewed 92 views times | No Comments
There is little that any of us can do about the “sheeple” phenomenon, and it originates from a lack of education coupled with an education of disinformation at an early age. The fact is that there is probably always going to be a significant percentage of the population that is not aware enough to question
Is Technology always a good thing for kids?
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:39 in Techonology | Viewed 247 views times | No Comments
There is no doubt that technology has changed our lives for the better in a number of ways, but we have sacrificed a lot that is important as these so-called “advances” have come down the pike. The rapid transference of information that is now possible via the Internet may be the single best thing that
Music travel plans
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:38 in Travel | Viewed 83 views times | No Comments
Getting out of town, whether it is for a full blown vacation or a brief weekend breather, is a great way to get out of a rut and recalibrate your attitude. But if you are like a lot of us, you may have had the experience of circling a destination on the map and then
Pollution transcends warming
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:36 in Health | Viewed 77 views times | No Comments
The debate rages on about global warming, but many of us feel as though the problems that we have with pollution as a whole make the whole argument moot. If there is indeed no such thing as man-made global warming, does that mean that we shouldn’t try to cut down on driving, and that there
Uninsured motorists can put you at risk
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:35 in Health | Viewed 91 views times | No Comments
When you are involved in a car wreck that results in significant damage to your vehicle and personal injuries to you and/or your passengers, it is a life changing experience. All of your responsibilities are placed on hold. You have to have your injuries treated and your car or truck repaired or replaced, and depending
2010 Southern Building Show just around the corner
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:34 in Events | Viewed 212 views times | No Comments
When you are a professional in any industry, it is extremely important to stay up to date on all of the latest trend in your field. A good way to do this is by attending relevant trade shows, and when you do, you get the added benefit of a prime networking opportunity since you are