Contrary to the opinion of many economic development officials, tax freezes are not an indicator of success for Memphis. Rather, they are clear indications of our failure to create the more competitive city that we need for a new...
I really just have no words. What I just experienced in Oregon was something I'll never forget & never be able to recreate. I've been blessed. The people in the Willamette Valley wine industry are some of...
I should have seen Born Free instead of Disney Earth which was relatively depressing. Christian the Lion just warms my heart.Take your mind off of Billy Mays, Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, the economy, war, pollution, heat-related deaths -...
First of all, a very happy 52nd birthday to Bret “The Hitman” Hart. Damn I spent too much time watching wrestling in the 1990s.
The big event going on Downtown tonight is the New Kids on the Block concert at the...
...is that he's dead Senate Majority leader. I don't see how we'll get meaningful universal health care and envioronmental legislation done as long as he holds that job. As Kos ays, Always excuses with Reid. For someone who is supposed...
I think I mentioned once that I was, at a very early stage of my life, a journo-nerd. I seriously considered pursuing it as a career, but as things turned out I never did.If I had, then today I would...
Memphis Heritage Needs Your Support!It is our mission to serve the community as thevoice for Historic Preservation in our City and County.Many of you may not know that MHI does not receive any funding except through private donations and memberships....
Sometimes when I'm at work I make a complete fool of myself. This morning, after sitting at my desk for only about a half an hour, I got up to stretch my legs.Except I got up with a groan...
I can’t sleep.
I know I could probably force myself to close my eyes, but I guess I’ll just pay for it in the morning.
I am seriously regretting taking two summer classes. Especially because one of them is statistics. But yes,...
My friend Otto posted to Facebook and Twitter yesterday about FriendFeed, a service that aggregates all your friend’s social media posts into one feed - Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Flickr, etc. I signed up a few hours ago and am very...
If you’re looking for something fun to do Downtown this weekend and want to hear some live music, check out Dash Rip Rock at Automatic Slim’s this weekend. They’re a Louisiana swamp band that has been tearing it up at...
If you haven't picked up your Flyer yet, I'll tease you with a quote from the Mayor:I've known Cohen for over 30 years. And to be honest with you, he's an asshole.Now he tells us.And what he was prepared to...
Memphis got screwed again, and the culprit was a familiar one – state government.Back when the promises were made that the economic stimulus spigots would be turned on in Washington, Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton joined the chorus of...
SAVE THE DATESaturday August 22Adapt-A-Door Party and Auction Fundraiser for Memphis Heritage and AIA MemphisParty/Silent Auction starts at 7:30 pm. Join us to see all of the wild and crazy things one can do with an old door at...
Great article in the Daily News about the push to reopen historic homes such as the Magevney and Mallory-Neely homes. Click here for the full article....
The Inn at Hunt Phelan533 Beale St,525-8225On Mother's Day I had two requests: 1) Having brunch at Hunt Phelan and 2) seeing Star Trek. I made my requests a little late, so we ended up with a 2:30pm reservation. (Brunch...
On his latest podcast, The Sports Guy and Chuck Klosterman had a lively, if rambling debate over the ethics and relative merits of Twitter. I have a twitter page which I rarely update, but these two (particularly Klosterman) bring up...
Bardog Tavern is starting a “Bikes, Brunch, and Beer” event every Sunday from noon to 3. You’re encouraged to ride your bike to Bardog - motorized or not, but they prefer motorized because they like the rumble of the engine....
There’s an event at Stop 345 this weekend that sounds pretty interesting… it’s a soul music revue called Soul of America ‘09, to be held Saturday, July 4 from 10 PM to 2 AM. It features local talent including...
From John Beifuss' story in the CA:A pair of lauded movie makers will be in Memphis this month to host free screenings and workshops for aspiring local screenwriters. The filmmakers -- producer Mike S. Ryan and writer-director Barry Jenkins...
Nice get, if you can work it. Apparently you can, if you work for Memphis City Hall:There has since been growing speculation that those appointees have to wait a few years to draw down annual pensions.Public Services and Neighborhoods Director...
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