Monthly Archives: October 2008

Shut Up and Entertain

Posted on 10/29/2008 by Glen Harness

I heard someone the other day complain about how the Dixie Chicks were treated by country music. I thought to myself “they’re a good example of an act that takes its audience for granted.” They thought they could say anything … Continue reading →

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College Costs

Posted on 10/27/2008 by Glen Harness

A few years ago here in Tennessee, one of the state representatives (who’s now a US Congressman) finally got a lottery passed (they actually had to amend the State Constitution to do it). The idea was to give scholarships to … Continue reading →

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“Affordable” Housing

Posted on 10/23/2008 by Glen Harness

Congress urged Fannie Mae and Freddie Mack to relax the requirements for loans so that Americans could have access to affordable housing. That fact alone shows a lack of understanding (to be generous) in how the economy works. They didn’t … Continue reading →

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NASCAR Chase Thoughts

Posted on 10/22/2008 by Glen Harness

Chase This – NASCAR couldn’t have done a better job of keeping Kyle Busch from winning the championship if they’d tried. A driver who would still be in the hunt under the old system is now pretty much out of … Continue reading →

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Webb Wilder and Webbfest 2008

Posted on 10/13/2008 by Glen Harness

Webbfest III was last weekend. Unfortunately, we didn’t go this year. They decided (last year) to have it in Asheville, NC this year, and in what turned out to be some major lack of foresight, it’s in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Tough Jobs

Posted on 10/09/2008 by Glen Harness

I watch a lot of “reality” TV. From Survivor to America’s Toughest Jobs to Dirty Jobs to Axemen, I really like those kinds of shows. America’s Toughest Jobs is a reality competition that takes a bunch of people to different … Continue reading →

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NASCAR Gets It Right, and Wrong

Posted on 10/05/2008 by Glen Harness

Was that race at Talladega something else or what? I’ve always maintained that the restrictor plate races are some of the best races around, and today’s race was no exception. Generally the talk of “the big one” is a self-fulfilling … Continue reading →

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