Big Money: The University of Tennessee just got its biggest federal grant ever—$65 million to build one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The computer will be able to simulate supernovas, predict climate changes, and, presumably, kick ass at World of Warcraft.
ACK! x2! A.C. apparently has a morning and afternoon addition of his news roundup. However, he doesn’t seem to draw from his local competitors at the Tennessean and the Nashville CityPaper (which makes sense) so there still seems to be a place for my meager aggregation services.
Naughty, Naughty: The federal government wants to fine Nashville’s Fox 17 a total of $7,000 + interest for airing “Married by America,” which according to the graphic descriptions in the court filing, was pretty much soft-core porn. (Court documents via the Nashville Post)
Blame Bush: With four months left in the fiscal year, the state government’s budget shortfall has grown to $275 million thanks to weak tax revenue in the current economic disaster.
Pink Slips: The CityPaper takes a look at how Nashville plans to handle the elimination of 200 Metro jobs.
Life in the Slow Lane: The Tennessean reports that Metro is not impressed with its new vehicle inspection contractor so far. But, hey, at least we're getting twice as much money out of them.
From Death Row to Freedom: A federal judge sets a Tennessee death row inmate free. Kind of makes you question the system, doesn’t it?
Please Think of the Children: A Metro student group wants the school system to adopt a new anti-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation.
Am I wrong? I like to bash Republicans and everything, but it just doesn’t look like the guy had anything to do with serving alcohol to minors.
Cops and Copper: Governor Bredesen has signed a new law requiring scrap metal dealers to register with the state, making it harder for thieves to sell stolen copper.
- Rick
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