Cup Of Joe Powell
Saturday, October 07, 2006

A Story With More Diversions Than A Political Campaign

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So I walk into the tiny convenience store the other morning, probably to get more of those cigars my doctor has said I really should avoid s...
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Friday, October 06, 2006

More Friday Film Fun

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Begin by checking out The Mother of All Trailers here for the most awe-inspiring film preview of the season. Writer/director Joss Whedon ve...
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Camera Obscura - The Departed, The Proposition and Other Acts of Vengeance

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It"s no secret I am a big fan of the Hong Kong action films and many of them draw power and ideas from American Cinema. Director John W...
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Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Why Sen. Frist Loves Mark Foley

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A roundup of the outrage and verb-rage among Tennessee bloggers about the Congressman Mark Foley scandal which Brittany put together is an ...
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Schools of Violence

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I was driving past a few elementary and middle schools yesterday on my way into Knoxville, and I had to wonder how many of the parents, teac...
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'Greatest American Hero' Returns

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Back in the early months of 1981, the nation was about to have an actor transform into a president and the hostage nightmare in Iran was abo...
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006

More of My One-Sided, Narrow Views

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Had enough yet? More on the forgetful Rice memory. Thank you sir, may I have another ? (hey, you know, it's really, REALLY easy to imi...
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Monday, October 02, 2006

Non-Denials of "Denial"

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When I read the following comments from the Secretary of State for the current Bush administration, my head shook really hard and made one o...
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Sunday, October 01, 2006

Thomas Jefferson Sent Me an Email

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I can honestly say it is not every day that I receive an email from Thomas Jefferson. Yeah, THE Thomas Jefferson. Even less likely, the emai...
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Friday, September 29, 2006

Camera Obscura - Silent Hill, Voodoo Moon and Howl's Castle

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Some disappointments and some delights await in this week's edition of film reviews, including a sneak look at an upcoming DVD release a...
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Thursday, September 28, 2006

GOP's Failures Blamed On Democrats

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It is a gross lie and it is deeply deceptive, manipulative and idiotic for the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Dennis...
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Wrong Judicial Decision in Hamblen Election

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I just can't keep quiet on a local problem, despite the weight of personal issues here at the home front. A razor thin two-vote differen...
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Sunday, September 24, 2006

A Short Break

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I am sad to say that my good friend Edmund passed away on Sunday. I mentioned this likelihood on Sept. 13 in a post , and I am taking a few ...
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Friday, September 22, 2006

Candiate Davis Ready To Bomb Iran

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Comments by GOP candidate for Congress here in the 1st District, David Davis, get a thorough ripping via AC at Volunteer Voters. Here's ...
Thursday, September 21, 2006

On Torture and American Principles

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I know it's a hard and difficult situation in world politics and American policies regarding the apprehension, interrogation, detention ...
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Government Caskets and Hanging Elephants - A Web Walk

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No story got my attention as much as a proposal from a Clarksville mayoral candidate who is suggesting the taxpayers fund a city-operated c...

Now, Frist Supports Senate Filibuster

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The flip-flopping Tennessee Senator Bill Frist now sees a value and a reason for the Senate rule which allows for a filibuster . The reason ...
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Sunday, September 17, 2006

First To Blog From Orbit

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Space toruism is still a serious expense at 20 million dollars and checking my financial outlook, I'd hazard to say that I will not be c...
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Saturday, September 16, 2006

Thong Girl Rocks Gallatin

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The makers of the movie "Thong Girl 3" (anyone ever seen the first two?) were successful when they asked Gallatin Mayor Don Wright...
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Friday, September 15, 2006

Camera Obscura - Classic Short Films, New DVDs and Some Jazz

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Cinematic marvels can appear in many shapes and sizes. I was lucky enough to see movies in giant palaces in the 1960s and 1970s, and remembe...
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