May 23, 2009

Mancow Waterboarded (VIDEO): Conservative Radio Host Say It’s Torture

I have to admire Mancow (who I generally am not a big fan of) for this. I think there is reason why a technique developed during the Spanish Inquisition (The Mother of all use of “enhanced interrogation techniques”) is still around. Remember how reliable many of those “confessions” were? The question is would such a [...]

May 23, 2009

Powell Planning To Answer His Right-Wing Critics On “Face The Nation”

Could be a pivotal moment for the GOP. Will people like Powell stay and fight for a place in the party, or will he move on and further isolate what’s left? I will let you know in BTR (www.beyondtheregion.wordpress.com) this weekend.
More on Colin Powell
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

May 23, 2009

Highland Town Council Cancels Monday Meeting

The Highland Town Council has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, due to the Memorial Day holiday.
The Council’s next study session is Monday, June 1, at 7:00 pm. Their next business meeting is Monday, June 8th, also at 7:00 pm.
Their meetings are held at Highland Town Hall, 3333 Ridge Road, and are open to [...]

May 23, 2009

Cleveland Wins On James’ Dramatic Buzzer Beater

The Eastern Conference top seed, Cleveland Cavaliers, avoided a 2-0 series deficit Friday with a 96-95 victory over the Orlando Magic. LeBron James, who scored a game high 35 points, needed the last 3, as he hit a buzzer beating three point shot with one second left on the clock.
The win evens up the NBA Eastern Conference Finals [...]

May 23, 2009

Hawks Win Game 3 In OT

Patrick Sharp’s goal at 1:52 in overtime led the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over Detroit. The Red Wings’ series lead in this best of seven Western Conference Final has been cut to 2-1.
The Hawks battled back after blowing a 3 goal lead in the 2nd period, before their home crowd at the United [...]