March 2009 Alive and Well in Bryson City,NC

Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry long time no blog.......

Hello!

8 months have passed since I last blogged....or even logged on.

In June of 2008 I moved from Spruce Pine to Bryson City ...directly south of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP).....about 60 miles west of Asheville.

I am learning to live on a very tight budget in these difficult economic times...and am savoring life's simpler pleasures. I only occasionally use a computer at our small but adequate public library.

I continue to enjoy walks and hikes...news, sports & weather...music and classic movies...and engaging in conversations with a small circle of friends.

More soon.....

DON'T POSTPONE JOY!

FATHERSDAY2008

Okay...

Today....."The Ides of June"...is FATHER'S DAY.

And....TODAY....."Little E" became
#88 DALE EARNHART (Jr.)....

WINNER! (for the first time in @78 races)
of the

MICHIGAN 400 NASCAR RACE



God Bless his Father....
His Mom's #1 DRIVER....MARK MARTIN.....(The New #8)

and

The Kulwicki's, The Allison's & The Petty's.....et al.


AMEN.


NOW....MY 'CRAZY LEFT-HANDED' IDEA"


TAKE OFF THE 'RESTRICTER PLATES' (kind of like a
'Rascal Wrapper'.......it only works AGAINST 'us'..if we
already KNOW HOW TO BE SANE & SAFE & SOBER)


and

DECLARE TWO NEW RULES:


1.)


....within 3 years....

ALL NASCAR ENGINES WILL RUN ON HYDROGEN
(which creates H2O as it's onlt by-product)....and

2.)

THE NEW 'SPEED LIMIT' will be.....

250 miles per hour...... (until we can bump it UP
to 300 MPH)

Boogity Boogity....

GO GREEN FOR OUR GRAND CHILDREN....

BOOGITY...........


whatcha think?



And....YES!

I listen to:


103.7 WSOC FM CLT/USA
96.9 THE CAT CLT/USA
96.9 THE RABBIT.... TRI-CITIES/USA
92.9 Alice West & Co....GSP/USA
and

THE COUNTRY GIANT of OUR
ASHEVILLE/SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN
'CAPITAL CITY'.....


99.9 KISS COUNTRY (WKSF)....AVL/USA


and....

a few others......

however.....

as much as I LOVE
my Brother & ALL THE
"PUBLIC" STATIONS (88.1/88.7 and
WPVM 103.5 LP (wpvm.org)....

I AM
CAM

aka

'Twain'.....and


I
HEART
NCAA HOOPS,
MY (God Bless Smoltzy & Lefty....GET WELL SOON!)
ATLANTA BRAVES,
WOMEN,
THE ROAD,
THE BEACH,
MY MOUNTAINS...

and

THE NATIONS #1 FM GENRE....


COUNTRY!!!!!!



.....
and..my
CAT.... Z STAR III.....sez.....


me-me-me-ow.........and

Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and

Z-zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

and

I will close this POST...in tribute to

Jim Varney....
Jim Stevens and....

EVERY EMT/FIRST RESPONDER/ LINE OFFICER and
MY FELLOW 'Wing Women & Men'......

ALL THE...DRIVERS....with this:


"Knowwhatameanverne?"



PEACE,
LOVE &
(COUNTRY!)
MUSIC.......................


Amen
Ah-Men
OM...............................




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next......................

is up to

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Hello BLOGOSPHERE:


PEACE
LOVE
LIGHT!

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NOW......I will celebrate three anniversaries in the next 56 days....that have nothing to do with my turning 56 at 1:11EDT(12:11CDT) on July 23rd.

JUNE 1,2008 : The beginning of my 21st year in The Southern Appalachians.

JULY 25,2008 : The beginning of my 41st year as a LICENSED DRIVER in The USA (Florida & North Carolina.

JULY 25, 2008 : The beginning of my 41st year as a LISTENER TO AM & FM MUSIC....on a radio....in a vehicle.....driven by me.....as a LICENCED DRIVER.



-Twain
aka
CAM
aka
Cameron Bothwell
aka
'WCAM'
aka
-Capt. ZERO (FLA/Rock 'n Roll)
-Coca-Cola/CAMEL/Cameron (NC/Country)
-Cameron Bothwell, D R I V E R.

Thank You
You Are Welcome
Thank You.



NOW.....



SHUT IT DOWN & Enjoy!
CRANK IT UP & Enjoy!
Keep in 'As Quiet As a CAT & Enjoy!


Until more Dinosaurs & Dollars drop into my
"CASH on HAND" BOX.........


Peace
Through Music,
God & Self.......

and


always.....


CHERISH FREEDOM!


for your partner,
opponent &
OUR GREAT GREAT GREAT
Grandchildren.


My favorite books are
AUTOBIOGRAPHIES.


When was yours PUBLISHED?
When was yours FINISHED?
When was yours STARTED?


For me......as an independent publisher & editor & writer for 35 years.....

it only is up to

ONE.....


and TWO.......


My CAT & MAC & Li'l Ol' Me.....in
SPNC/USA/Rock #3


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And THE STARCAT SEZ:



<---- "Wherever I go.....EGO!"

and

I SAY.....


"until I
PERISH or PUBLISH

on


PAPER!!!!!


Love one another
Protect those who have lost their way...or have only YOU
to rely upon.......


and



for me


F R E E D O M !!!!!!!


and


for


OUR MOTHER

& mine........

& yours


gentle reader.......








PEACE
NOW......



or perish with
more blood on your hands...

than

an EAGLE HAS
on it's

SEVEN TIMES SEVEN
SILVER


wingtips.






LOVE!



For GOD.....for your SELF....


and


for



OUR
NATURAL
WORLD.....



Reduce!
Reuse!
RECYCLE!


PAY YOUR WAY
until the day.....


YOU ARE THAT NUMBER

after


AFTER



Forever!!!!!!!!


your very personal


DASH.




-Charles Andrew Twain ....... 1999 -2007
Ziggy Stardust III (The STARCAT) aka L.B. aka "TINY" ......2000 -
CAM 1952-


and you?

WHAT IS
YOUR
STORY?





Amen
Ah-men

OM....................




-30-


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Amy Goodman to speak
May 23 in Asheville, NC

Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman will speak at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May
23 at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College as part of a national
tour for her new book, "Standing Up to Madness: Ordinary Heroes in
Extraordinary Times." The talk will be held in AB-Tech's Ferguson
Auditorium on the Asheville campus. Admission is $10, with proceeds going
to the nonprofit Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN) and its radio
station, WPVM-LP, 103.5 FM.

Advance tickets can be purchased at Malaprops Bookstore or by calling MAIN
at 255-0182.

"Standing Up to Madness" chronicles the achievements of everyday citizens
across the United States who have challenged government and corporate
power and prevailed.

Goodman co-authored the book with her brother, investigative reporter
David Goodman. The book is currently 29th on the New York Times bestseller
list.

Malaprops will be selling "Standing Up to Madness" at the event, and a
booksigning follows Goodman's talk. A 5 p.m. reception for Goodman is also
planned at Malaprops if her schedule permits.

"Amy Goodman is one of the most important journalists of our time because
she is truly independent and fearless," said MAIN founder and executive
director, Wally Bowen.

"It's hard to imagine a corporate journalist today standing up to power
like Edward R. Murrow did against Sen. Joe McCarthy a half century ago,"
said Bowen. "Amy Goodman is one of the few 'unembedded' journalists today
who is keeping Murrow's legacy alive," he said.

Goodman hosts the daily, syndicated show, "Democracy Now!", which is heard
on more than 750 public access TV and community radio stations, including
WPVM.

"Democracy Now!" is broadcast locally Monday-Friday at 8 a.m., noon and 6
p.m. on WPVM, and it can be streamed live at wpvm.org. MAIN and WPVM are
also bringing the video version of "Democracy Now!" to URTV this summer.

For more information about Amy Goodman's May 23 talk in Asheville, call
828-255-0182 or visit the MAIN homepage at www.main.nc.us. END

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on Monday, May 19, 2008
happyhappyhappy

Hello!

I am elated by the results of the Buncombe County Commission Races......(can anyone else say......CECIL MAYOR AVL 2010?!).....

AND....the news I received today.....via my own 'coconut telegraph' (Thanx to Sav 'n Cam's Daddy).......

MAKES ME SAY

THANK GOD!

I know that Mr. Medford has faced demons before.....and is still recovering...just like all of us....from medical and emotional issues.....HOWEVER.....

He, and only he, can both become a better person....and find a blessed peace...by saying:

I FORGIVE MY FAMILY,FRIENDS......and ashevilleCITYPAPER's Cecil Bothwell.


Amen
Ah-men
OM.


(and....THE STARCAT (Z Star III).....
sez.......ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz
prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)



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I'll even be fair to Faux News, and giv you the CNN version. Take not of the stats of who, and how much is being used!

WASHINGTON (CNN)-- Teenagers who use marijuana put themselves at higher risks for serious mental health problems, including worsening depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and suicide, according to a new White House report.

The report said more teens use marijuana than all other illegal drugs combined.

The goal is to "correct the blind spot we've had in our society that's caused more young people to suffer," Director of National Drug Control Policy John Walters said.

"The short message is: Marijuana's not safe."

Although the report from the Office of National Drug Control Policy notes that use of the drug among teenagers has dropped by 25 percent in the past seven years, it emphasizes that more teens use marijuana than all other illegal drugs combined.

That use can have serious consequences, according to the report. Teenagers who smoke marijuana to self-medicate can compound their depression, the report said.

"The benign quality of marijuana, which has been an assumption since the '60s, is now seriously questioned by researchers, scientists and doctors," Larry Greenhill, president-elect of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, said at a news conference. Watch addiction expert explain report »

However, Greenhill added, "That's possibly due to the fact that the marijuana available to teenagers in this country has increased tenfold in potency since the 1960s."

Depressed teens are more than twice as likely as others to abuse or become dependent on marijuana, it said. And teenagers who use marijuana more than at least once a month are three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts than teenagers who do not use the drug, it said.

"It's time we stop denying and we stop normalizing what we now know to be pathology and [a] serious potential medical issue," said Dr. Drew Pinsky, an addiction expert.

Dr. Nora D. Volkow, the director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, echoed his remarks. Marijuana is "not going to help anything," she said. "It will make life much worse."

Teenage girls are especially at risk, the report said.

"Girls who smoke marijuana daily are significantly more likely to develop symptoms of depression and anxiety: Their odds are more than five times higher than those of girls who do not smoke marijuana," it said.

"Marijuana is not the answer. Too many young people are making a bad situation worse by using marijuana in a misguided effort to relieve their symptoms of depression," said John P. Walters, director of national drug control policy, in a written statement.

The report is titled "Teen Marijuana Use Worsens Depression: An Analysis of Recent Data Shows 'Self-Medicating' Could Actually Make Things Worse."

Parents who believe that their teenagers are using marijuana "should not dismiss changes in their teen's behavior as a 'phase,' " the report said.

"It's been shown that parents who make an effort to understand the pressures and influences on young people are more likely to keep their teen healthy and drug-free."
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USA Census 2006 reports that there are 299,398,484 persons total, minus 24.6% for the population of persons under 18yrs old leaves us 73,652,027.064.({taken from article,} Overall, marijuana use among teens has decreased 25 percent since 2001, down to about 2.3 million kids who used pot at least once a month, the drug control office said.) So that still leaves an overwhelming amount of children that are non smokers, in fact using above numbers it leaves, 71,352,027.064.
So what I am reading is that we are down 25% of under 18yrs old who smoke, which is great. Marijuana may be used more then all other illegal drugs combined, which isnt a bad thing either, as we already know methamphetamines, and amphetimes, are not good for anyone. I would rather my child get stuck in pot then in coke or crank, and no I am not promoting any drug use by children.
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ok the next article is also too long to place in one comment box, so instead of cut and paste to bring it here, I will simply post the link.

http://daily.stanford.edu/article/2004/10/28/...
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So I guess the question remains, why is it that after a few studies over the last couple years done in different countries, are just now being contradicted by our govt., are they scientest's, and who do they work for? Some might say our govt works for us, but not the National office on Drug control, it works for our govt. to place propaganda as information,IMHO!
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Why is it I can find more information to dispell this "study" then I can find to support it? And why is it that only a portion of the fac`ts are being posted? let me guess you believe everything our govt. tells you!, Wow, it realy is true, a sucker born every minute.
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Q. Is It a Bad Idea to Use Marijuana to Relieve Depression?
From Nancy Schimelpfening,
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A. There is much debate as to whether marijuana might actually help depression. Participants in a 1997 pilot study1 reported that one of the reasons they continued to smoke marijuana was that they felt it relieved their symptoms of depression and anxiety. Another study2 found that marijuana did not seem to exacerbate depression, but rather was another symptom of the condition. Although there is preliminary evidence that marijuana may have antidepressant properties, many argue there are also some important drawbacks to it's usage. There is a well-known phenomenon called "amotivational syndrome" in which chronic cannabis users become apathetic, socially withdrawn, and perform at a level of everyday functioning well below their capacity prior to their marijuana use.
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Although the depressed person may feel relief from their symptoms, this may be an illusion of well-being if the person loses motivation and productivity. Furthermore, if the drug is smoked, it can be far more harmful to the respiratory system that tobacco use because of the fact that it is not filtered.
References:

Subst Use Misuse 1997 Feb;32(3):249-64
Very long-term users of marijuana in the United States: a pilot study.
Gruber AJ, Pope HG Jr, Oliva P.
Addict Behav. 1996 Mar-Apr;21(2):211-6
Relationship of depression with measures of social functioning in adult drug abusers.
Donohue B, Acierno R, Kogan E.
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ok so the ads on the side of this article posted also.

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Also note that the article in which you posted Meth is not conclusive, as it says it "may cause" does not say it does cause or any language of.
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and because you still arent satisfied, a will post another article link that raises questions also.

http://www.doctordeluca.com/Library/WOD/WPS3-...
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mattyb england wrote:
could i please have one of those machines for my frontroom saves time waiting for my dealer or those mad weekends in the dam that i cant remember.

Hell I thought I was talking to myself here. I also see that the Meth Head is the only one who thinks I am nuts, wonder why that is?

As for getting one of these, well good luck, and alo note that our untrusted govt. did finaly remove the machine, but not before destroying a store to make their point, as it wasnt the first time to the location, but was the first time they destroyed glass cases in which they could see through, and there was nothing there of importance or illegal, unless glass pieces are now illegal in California, which I dont recal seeing or hearing about that, as it hasnt happened.
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Monday May 12

Chantix recommended to quit smoking despite safety concerns
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(AP) A man has a cigarette at the bar of a restaurant in Baltimore in this January file photo. A...
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CHICAGO (AP)- The federal government's new advice to doctors for helping smokers quit recommends the drug Chantix, which has recently been linked with depression and suicidal behavior. The new guidelines mention the psychiatric risks but also say the popular Pfizer Inc.(PFE) drug is the most effective at helping people get off cigarettes.
The guidelines mention other options, too, and highly recommend combining counseling and medication. But doctors are encouraged to talk to all smokers who want to quit about trying medication.
Consumer advocates cautioned that the safety picture on Chantix is incomplete because it's a relatively new drug, on the market just since 2006.
"It is somewhat better than other therapies; on the other hand, it appears to have more risk," said Dr. Sidney Wolfe of the watchdog group Public Citizen. "That part of the risk-benefit equation is missing, and it's changing rapidly."
Another issue with the quit-smoking guidelines, released this week by the U.S. Public Health Service, is the lead author's past connections with Pfizer. Dr. Michael Fiore, an expert on smoking and health issues, was a consultant to the maker of Chantix. But he said he cut those ties in 2005.
Fiore's views are shaped by his past ties to the drug industry, and those ties still pose a conflict, at least one consumer advocate said. John Polito, a smoking cessation educator who runs the WhyQuit.com site advocating quitting "cold turkey," called the revised guidelines "a sales pitch" for the drug industry.
The task force overlooked research showing that quitting cold turkey works, Polito said, and studies showing Chantix is superior don't reflect how it's used "in the real world."
"People are quitting smoking to save their lives," Polito said. If Chantix's risks outweigh its benefits, "then it's insane for people to risk their lives" by using it, he said.
The guidelines are based on an extensive review of scientific evidence, were reviewed by 90 independent experts and were endorsed by 60 public health entities, Fiore said, adding that his past financial ties to the drug industry had no influence.
"Independent reviewers of it came to the conclusion that this is a document that reflects the science, and that's what we were charged to do," Fiore said.
The guideline authors analyzed 83 studies and found that Chantix helped 33 percent stay off tobacco for six months after quitting, compared with a nearly 14 percent abstinence rate for dummy pills.
The guidelines recommend combining counseling and medication as the most effective way to kick the tobacco habit, stating "both counseling and medication should be provided to patients trying to quit smoking."
Medications have not been shown to be effective in certain groups, the guidelines say. Those groups include pregnant women, smokeless tobacco users, light smokers and adolescents.
The guidelines say doctors should consider asking about their patients' psychiatric history before prescribing Chantix. Doctors also should monitor patients for changes in mood and behavior while on the drug.
Lois Biener, a researcher of tobacco use and control efforts at the University of Massachusetts in Boston, said most people who quit do so without smoking-cessation drugs.
There's little evidence that these drugs are superior in the long run to quitting without help, and while a few studies have shown some benefit, it's "way less than what is claimed" by medication advocates, Biener said.
Three of 24 panelists who wrote the guidelines reported "significant financial interests" in the pharmaceutical industry, including speaking fees and stock ownership.
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Associated Press Medical Writer Lindsey Tanner contributed to this report.
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Now I bring this up because I happen to be on this medication to quit smoking cigerettes. I am in my second week of using this med.
Please read carefully, and not that this medication may increase or cause depression and suicidal thoughts, oh wait I thought that was only pot, guess not. Oh wait there is more, because it is legal, the bennefits outway those of the risks as stated in the article. So how is this medication different than Marijuana, let me guess, because our govt aproved it!
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Chrs Robinson wrote:
Mornin, how are you doing? did you ever send an email to me?

Yeah, did it not go through? I can send another one...
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Ever notice that the articles between the marijuana, and teen depresiion, and the Chantix adult depression, are nearly identical, yet the only difference is the use by adults instead of children, as well as the different drug itself, but otherwise the same reults? Also notice the release dates on them,
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RE: The 'Balancing Effect' of two herbs...

My medical history has proven that a thoughtful balance of our two most widely smoked herbs....tobacco & marijuana.....combined with the
RELATIVE ABSENCE of
societal/criminal PARANOIA.....results in my physical and mental health and well-being IMPROVING.

Now....I AM NOT ADVOCATING THE USE OF TOBACCO....or THE USE OF MARIJUANA.....

just stating that....the nicotine and other stimulants in tobacco was been my way of
'tempering the THC levels' which allowed me to discover a splendid (and creative) physical calm...while improving my level of concentration....and my productivity and pleasure.

I tried quitting both.....but found that I lost of of my creative drive.....and interest in many things which I loved and cherished.....and gained cleaner lungs.....and 50 pounds.(I have since adjusted my diet and exercise and lost 60....and am back to a very 'normal' 6-0 and 190#.

YES...I HAVE BEEN STUDIED and TESTED...and

YES.....(as Chris et al. have stated) several world class research universities are finding the same results that I have chosen to 'beta test'....
on myself over the past 35 years.

I WAITED UNTIL I WAS 20 TO 'TRY' THC.....and was not a 'pack a day' tobacco smoker until I could afford it....which was AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.(When last I smoked marijuana....my daily average usage was ONE CIGARETTE per DAY....just like it was within 3 years of my first experience.)

I am fully aware that (relatively) LOCAL/HOMEGROWN NON-TAXED HERBS ARE STRONGER NOW THAN IN THE 70's...to which I say....THANK GOD and THANK YOU to:

N.O.R.M.L., HIGH-TIMES, and 'People Like ME....and US.

I KNOW SEVERAL YOUNGER USERS WHO WOULD BE WELL SERVED TO 'SEE THEIR ADDICTIONS' AS A CHANCE TO LEARN & GROW.....and..if they so desire....continue....AFTER THEY UNDERSTAND THAT:

everything....EVERYTHING you ingest...legal or otherwise....and everything you THINK or DO...can and indeed does have both positive and negative effects and consequences.

DO NOT SELF MEDICATE....unless you have carefully
considered such a decision.

By the way....our 'legal' drugs (i.e. Alcohol and Caffeine) prove both the theory.....and should
also point to the absurdity of prohibition.

IGNORANCE IS NO EXCUSE FOR PROHIBITION....or for
self-inflicted damage.

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"was/has" been my....etc, etc.....
again....I AM EXPRESSING MY OPINION....and
not reporting not claiming to be either a typist or editor.

-T.
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Twain wrote:
"was/has" been my....etc, etc.....
again....I AM EXPRESSING MY OPINION....and
not reporting not claiming to be either a typist or editor.
-T.

Thank goodness too I thought I was going to go nuts filling in the words I think you ment to place in some places! j/k!
I agree, I think experimentaion with ones own self is required, but also knowing how to retreat when all else fails is rule number one. As a person who responds to disasters throught the world, the first rule is know your exit and strategy before you enter as things can and often do!, as for the potency of the THC, I agree thank goodness, cause I get tired of trying to smoke 3 bowls to get the effect of what one of quality does!
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Yes Meth, I think you have proven you are nuts, but thats ok, we still alow them their opinions too, to bad you couldnt find any real evidence that marijuana kills people like you suggest, better luck on another topic! Care to go have a drink and burn one, I'll twist up a fatty, and we can smoke till you puke and smoke some more while we discuss why marijuana should be legal, and how it will be soon?

Have a nice day!-)
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Wednesday May 14

Federal Medical Marijuana Program Marks 30th Anniversary on May 10

May 6, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A little-known federal government program that supplies medical marijuana to a handful of patients will mark its 30th anniversary on May 10.

The federal medical marijuana program -- referred to as a Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) program -- resulted from a lawsuit filed by glaucoma patient Robert Randall, who successfully showed that his use of marijuana was a medical necessity.

The program slowly grew for over a dozen years. In the wake of a flood of new applications from patients battling AIDS -- who found that marijuana boosted their appetites and relieved the nausea often caused by anti-HIV drugs -- the George H.W. Bush administration closed it to new applicants in March 1992, but continued supplying federal marijuana to those already receiving it. Four of those patients survive today.

"Most Americans would be shocked to know that the federal government supplies medical marijuana to patients while claiming that marijuana is a harmful drug with no medical value," said Rob Kampia, executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project in Washington, D.C. "If federal officials believe their own statements, they're knowingly poisoning four innocent people, but in fact they know better. The four remaining patients in the federal program have benefited from their medical marijuana use, groups like the American College of Physicians and the American Public Health Association have said that marijuana is a safe and effective medicine and, as a result, we must change the federal laws that prohibit medical marijuana."

Officially, the Compassionate IND is a research program. Participants were required to sign a consent document calling the program a "study." Yet the federal government has never studied the patients in the "study." In fact, the only study ever published of these patients was privately financed and conducted.

"May 10 marks the 30th anniversary of federal hypocrisy and dishonesty about medical marijuana," Kampia said. "When future historians see how much effort our government made to avoid learning that marijuana is a safe and effective medicine, they'll shake their heads in disbelief."

With more than 23,000 members and 180,000 e-mail subscribers nationwide, the Marijuana Policy Project is the largest marijuana policy reform organization in the United States. MPP believes that the best way to minimize the harm associated with marijuana is to regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. For more information, please visit http://MarijuanaPolicy.org .
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happyhappyhappy

Hello!

I am elated by the results of the Buncombe County Commission Races......(can anyone else say......CECIL MAYOR AVL 2010?!).....

AND....the news I received today.....via my own 'coconut telegraph' (Thanx to Sav 'n Cam's Daddy).......

MAKES ME SAY

THANK GOD!

I know that Mr. Medford has faced demons before.....and is still recovering...just like all of us....from medical and emotional issues.....HOWEVER.....

He, and only he, can both become a better person....and find a blessed peace...by saying:

I FORGIVE MY FAMILY,FRIENDS......and ashevilleCITYPAPER's Cecil Bothwell.


Amen
Ah-men
OM.


(and....THE STARCAT (Z Star III).....
sez.......ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz
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:-)

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yetanotherXpostfromTOPIX

In reference to an on-going topix BLOG about California's New
Laws concerning the distribution and use of Cannabis Sativa.

*****

I am many years removed from my college days in the 1970's....
......but it is easy to see that...

THC
was and is (in retrospect)
a friend of
'ME'.

Nearly every creative impulse...and most of my writing,studying, reading, and ENJOYMENT....during my years receiving an A.A. in Theatre....and a B.A. in History...... was 'under the influence' of
fresh air, tobacco, THC and extensive travel and philosophic discovery.

I then spent a very successful 16 years in both guest services and hotel management...and then
automobile sales......often aided by the relaxation afforded by eschewing the more common '6-pack' evening...for a quiet "3 deep puff' life style. These days.....more than a decade removed from traftional 'work'(and dedicating 80-100 hours a week to art, popular culture, gardening, travel.....and always....mindful of my CAT and Nature Conservancy......and as a dedicated listener to 'old -fashioned' FM Radio (Country has followed Rock as my favorite).....I continue to believe that

EVERYONE.....user or not...would be well served if we allowed persons over 18 years of age...(a division which would engender wider support and acceptance)...to exercise personal preferences and choice.....
with....
ZEALOUS ENFORCEMENT of D.U.I. LAWS..to protect all citizens....
and recognize, quite correctly, that....
the operation of motor vehicles on public roadways
is a PRIVILEGE.....not a RIGHT.

As long as all parties are protected by our Constitution & Bill of Rights.....the activities of citizens....in their own homes....or in any location not involved in
the D.U.I. arena.....would be what it should be.....NOT THE PROVINCE of our
UNDER-FUNDED, HARD-WORKING and vital LAW ENFORCEMENT or JUDICIAL system.

Other than that......I WOULD MUCH RATHER DEAL WITH
NON-ABUSERS of any substance......but the key word is 'ABUSERS'......not 'SUBSTANCE'.

I know...the choir agrees......CANNABINOIDS hold great promise as a
VASTLY BETTER Intoxicant and Medicinal Substance.....over:

Alcohol, Tobacco, 'Meth', Greed and Ignorance.



I am not a 'pure libertarian'.....just another citizen who
knows that...The Southern Appalachian Region's #1 CASH CROP...
is NOT TOBACCO.


I am willing to recommend a classic CD/Album by a fine
poet,author, singer, musician and performer:

Peter Tosh's "LEGALIZE IT".

peace

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Twain

[I VOTED!]

“peace”
Joined: Feb 14, 2007
Comments: 146
28777
ISP Location: Charlotte, NC

1 min ago

As a 'NON-AFFILIATED' VOTER in NORTH CAROLINA.....
(former and future....and ALWAYS Libertarian).....
may I humbly add:
By my estimation.....since 1948......
the two 'major parties'.....have differed in
'NET TAXATION/ PROGRAMS' by less than 5%.
Meanwhile....WE THE PEOPLE.....
who are
THE EMPLOYERS.....
OF EVERY PERSON WHO HAS EVER.....ever!
worked for our own Federal Government.......
must be daft and 'certifiably nutso'....
continue to allow 'OUR EMPLOYEES' to
hoodoo and hoodwink us into
either.....
groveling for much needed social and political reforms........
OR.....
PRAY that our International Policies
PROTECT OUR LIBERTIES and DO NOT
Squander our limited.....accent on
OUR...... resources on dangerous and
wasteful...and STONE COLD DEADLY....
'well planned and received WARS and INTERVENTIONS.
Argh..........
as a BABY BOOMER......
IT IS TIME TO REJECT EVERYONE....
who 'looks the other way'...or 'conveniently forgets'
our past......
when ALL CITIZENS,ALL SPOUSES, ALL DAUGHTERS and....
THE U.S. CONSTITUTION were injured by a
'Southern Jazz Musician'.....


and......
as for the 'other side'......

WE THE PE'OPLE....have witnessed a second term....
'inspired by a narrow and illogical
Wyoming Oil Man....and his 'associate'....

while
OUR TAX DOLLARS.....have funded an
$800 BILLION plus search for....
'nasty non-Christians'
in Iraq .....(Yes Saddam & Sons are gone....but
where is OSAMA BIN LADEN???!)

and other points
around the globe.....
at a cost of
4,000 Brave Souls in BODY BAGS.....
40,000 Severely maimed HEROES......
and
perhaps 2,000,000 plus members of our Armed Forces....
and/or their dependents...who live at or near the poverty
line...needing food stamps...or 'blind luck' to
survive the very policies that led our 'esteemed
leaders'...from both parties.....to
fritter away our safety, name and
financial security.....
in the name of.....
"NATIONAL SECURITY'.
Double- Argh!!!!!!!

Think Different......it may be time to have
WE THE PEOPLE....pay our taxes.....AFTER THE FACT.....rather than BEFORE WE KNOW just what
these two 'Blue & Red' Crony-laden Gangs
will actually do with our funding.
And.....MOTHER EARTH would be well served with
a TRUE ENERGY POLICY........and.....
WE THE PEOPLE would be safer and richer.....
if their were NO SUPER POWERS....
just 6.75 Billion People.....
attempting to
'Live, Love, Laugh and Survive' until
their (OUR) Great Grandchildren can
somehow......pay off
our NATION DEBT **** Have a DECENT PRIMARY DAY 2008......and HOPE & PRAY....we find our way to January 20,2009......without more of the same.....
pointless military adventures.....and
egregious over taxation....by our
'PUBLIC SERVANTS.
-a 'NON-AFFILIATED' VOTER, TAXPAYER, PATRIOT and
GREEN LIBERTARIAN......

who will VOTE FOR as much CHANGE as possible in November....

I SUPPORT the son of a SINGLE MOM from The Midwest....

Illinois Senator BARRACK OBAMA.

(JOHN McCAIN is A TRUE MILITARY HERO and just as much of a
PATRIOT as Barrack Obama......and,
even though 2000's South Carolina Republican Primary proved Arizona's
Senator is not cozy with the current administration....

I believe that our world and our nation would be better served by

a NEW and LESS-ENTRENCHED 'Washington Insider'.

Senator Obama offers hope to ALL.....be they from the West or The East...
The North or The South.....and...HOPE FOR OUR MULTI-CULTURAL CITIZENS....

BE THEY DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, LIBERTARIAN, GREEN....or OTHERWISE UN-AFFILIATED and INDEPENDENT.



VOTE WITH YOUR HEART...and MIND.....

for CHANGE &
for PEACE.

theidesofmayoheight

Congratulations to:

ALL student/athletes ...
who prove year after year that physical fitness is......
waaaaaaaaay cool.


RE: NCAA TITLES for 2008




Rock Chalk .....Lawrence and Bill and.......


to OUR FINEST:


Pat......

That drop-down reverse press
needs to be about 20% crisper.

Just how you are going to win
your 'three-peat' title
in April 2009....

REMAINS TO BE SEEN.

-absolutely DAZZLING coaching...

(and world class women, too!)



UT UT UT UT UT Orange Power! UT UT



*****


until my return. to the bloggosphere...
..perhaps @ May 15, 2oo8.


-I AM
Twain
.....on the road and at home....in
The Southern Appalachian Mountains.




peace



:-)


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VERNALequinox2oo8

ALBUM SALES:
THE TOP 10 COUNTRY ALBUMS OF 2007
1. Long Road Out of Eden, Eagles - 2,608,338
2. Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift - 1,950,641
3. Carnival Ride, Carrie Underwood - 1,694,118
4. Still Feels Good, Rascal Flatts - 1,605,101
5. Some Hearts, Carrie Underwood - 1,535,558
6. Ultimate Hits, Garth Brooks - 1,334,145
7. Let It Go, Tim McGraw - 1,276,072
8. Reba Duets, Reba McEntire - 1,199,479
9. Enjoy the Ride, Sugarland - 1,130,703
10. Me and My Gang, Rascal Flatts - 1,020,477

WEATHER NOW;;;;;;;;;;;;;

THEN
MUSIC & LOVE & LIGHT


THEN


THE JINGLE & THE RING & THE RECYCLING TO



TWC
ESPN/CMT/CNN/TVL/ABC/CBS/TBS/TNT/FSS...etc.




THEN



again.....


like

KAGAN?????? you betcha!!!


again


to

THE BIG 'O'

water UP UP UP!!!!!!

then back to

The Bridges of
The Southern Appalachian Mountains

THEN

STAR CAT TIME...and

NOW....do you wonder if I was right 30 years ago ...

when I postulated that:


"Add up all the expenditures foisted upon

WE, THE PEOPLE.....


since 1948.....

and there
is

ONLY A 5% DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN THE RULING PARTIES
DANCING ABOUT WITH
OUR TAX DOLLARS.


Best Political Speech of 2oo8:

PURE WISDOM & HEART
REAL WORDS...real JOY

REAL BRILLIANCE...



Bravo!
Bravo!
Bravo!


NEW YORK STATE HAS
A GREAT GOVERNOR


NOW.

GOD BLESS DAVID......

Differently ABLED?????




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NEXT:


I GOT MY and YOUR

and

OUR.....


GAME ON:




Willie OUT WEST @ 777
CAM deep in thew woods


until


WE HAVE OUR 2008


WOMEN'S CHAMPION


&

MEN'S CHAMPION


of



NCAA/US/HOOPS

2oo8.



Predictions???/


From ME?

A poor and humble

fisher and
and

ship builder???

me....

who has no
'particular harbor'
to


call ALPHA ROCK??



Hmmmmm...


Isn't Knoxville, TN

a

Country Music/ FOOTBALL SCHOOL /
home to The SA/Bear Project/green light

LIBERTARIAN
PARROT HEAD
Enclave???


***
Don't tell me!!!



The


Filly Fulmer
SEC line......


NOPE....

not even sure
if we
have..


...
indoor



Basketball
'round these


parts....




ENOUGH...THE
WIND & THE RIVER
and


ONE
CAT
are'''' )



calling my name,




Twain.



-360
366-ibid,,,,,,,



@CAM 2oo8



-30-

+++ GOD
** NATURE
. one light..... BAND.



*****
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vacationingangeloftroutandme

THE OCONOLUFTEE LAUGHS
Twainy YAWNS....



15 years past


THE BLIZZARD of 1993....


March 13-14-15-16-17 1993.


peace and


YAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW-N.....


freedom and


love and


light!



CAM aka
'WCAM'

and



into
THE
LAIGHT....



THE MAIN MAINE
COON

CAT.



@CAM 2oo7.



Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr


Zzzzzzzzzzz



OM.


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LOCALMATTERSMATTER

Twain wrote:
nascartonight
wsocfm.com
and
on:
WSOC 103.7 FM
LIVE
AND
ON
TEEEEEEEEEEEE VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
START
YOUR
ENGINES
OKAY
BLOGGY
FROGGIES?
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What the crap are you trying to say? Do you have any reason to be on this blog? Do you know the people involved? If not GO AWAY!!! We don't understand you!!!
SOMEONE WHO CARES
Burnsville, NC

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misty wrote:
brandon, i know the familys involved too and i know you and your sister also. i was at hollys house all the time growing up and then later we hung out together i call her every once in a while to see how everyone is and like you i think it best to keep my mouth shut. but one thing bothers me you know the comment made bout gary and tessie? i strongly dissagree, i remember going to church with them....i think they are outstanding people i looked to them as my second parents, and a home away from home....as far as jr. i always thought of him kinda like a big brother..he was a thoughtful and caring and on top of that can anyone really say they didnt at least experiment with any kind of drug??? i know i have. but like jr. i realized when i had kids of my own it was time to grow up which is something i think some of the people on here need to do. as far as holly and shane i have nothing against them....GOD will do justice. i grew up in bakersville and i got one thing to say, well two, when you grow up in a small place like that everyone knows everyone and people try to help you when they can. and secondly I AM PRAYING FOR ALL FAMILIES INVOLVED AND EVEN SOME OF YOU ON HERE. I am very hurt at thinking a child has to grow up without a father to show him simple things like: walking,baseball,football. do any of you know how it is to wake up of a morning and not be able to go to your parents room to get a hug from your dad or a kiss? i dont and cant imagine how kendra feels knowing one day he is going to ask for his father and she has the hard part of trying to explain to him where his father is and why! NOT ANY OF YOU.

Thank you for putting something on here that makes sense and that does remind people that there are more than one family involved please continue to pray for all involved!
Twain

[I VOTED!]

“peace”
Joined: Feb 14, 2007
Comments: 143
28777
ISP Location: Franklin, NC

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Hello
Crappy:

Do I know ?.....

Hmmm...I am certain I know what I know...and have re-read all of my posts on this thread.

As I am sure YOU have.....

do you have an opinion of my 'declaration of blogger's first amendment rights?.....and.....

The most recent of 15 round trips.....from Red Hill to Erwin.....I was pondering the wisdom of blogging before the facts are known.

Hmm....maybe my badge does say "NCDOT'/ TENNDOT ALL ACCESS..........or maybe not).

And you?

Are you just barking...waiting for WEDNESDAY'S
3-5 inch snowfall....so the tracks will be covered.

Hmmmm?

peace.
Disgusted Citizen

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Saturday Mar 1

Good grief. None of you have anything new to say. It's all the same garbage...and Twain needs to go back to the porch he came from.
Shane and Holly will pay their dues and Junior will live on through his gorgeous baby boy.
Disgusted Citizen

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Saturday Mar 1

Shane pulled the trigger while Holly stood by watching as Kendra stood holding her newborn baby as Shane shot & killed Junior in front of them. Holly called 911 - hung up and left the scene with her murdering husband.
How can anyone call this an accident? Holly knew Shane had the gun when they drove separate vehicles to the Harrels. She had to know his state of mind...
How can any God-fearin Christian defend those two? Those of you who cry not to judge Shane & Holly -- well, hello - who were they to condemn Junior to death???
truthseeker
AOL

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most of the people on here don't know what they're talking about. Let the courts and the good lord make their judgement. Idle gossip and hearsay are the devil's tools.
Twain

[I VOTED!]

“peace”
Joined: Feb 14, 2007
Comments: 143
28777
ISP Location: Charlotte, NC

1 min ago

FOR ALL:

I ONCE TESTIFIED....

for

THE DEFENSE

in

a similar

CASE....

but...

that was a
few
days ago....

in

1978.

YOUR WORDS
ARE ALREADY
IN THE
HISTORY
BOOKS....

before
any
decision...

unless
you

remember
1958.....

you might

THINK
ABOUT
YOUR
NAME

and

OUR
FIRST
AMENDMENT

before

'blogging off'

ON-LINE..

for

all to

READ
RECORD

and

REMEMBER.

peace.......

:-I

learn the words
vote for
FREEDOM !
or

uh

ZIP IT

or

not.......

USA/NC/MC/...
every word
every
FACT....

is

ON
THE RECORD.

now.......

Twain :-)

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makethat3072oo8

prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr


:-P

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celebrationforthestarcatiii

NEW & JOYOUS DAY!


Born 3-7-2oo8

Ziggy Stardust III
aka

TINY,
L.B..........Little Bit

Twain (((( \
T-2 NCDOT BALSAM 24/7

see Virginia DAYS or
STOP w/ FOOD/ check water...and
REMEMBER

Merlin,
Muffin,
ZStarII

and


KATZ/DAWGS

too!!!!!!!!!


for YOU
YOU
YOU!!!!!!



MY ULTRA ALPHA..in SPNC

"faced 6 DAWGS.....and WON!!!!!!!!


Prrrrrrrrrrrrr
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


and ....even



NOW.....


OWNS

the lands around


STARDUST
COVE STUDIO!!!


(NOEL & CATMAN2 and
Dr. Greg Stanbury DVM SPNC are PROUD of



ONE BRIGHT
STAR CAT!



HAPPY
HAPPY
HAPPY


'40th'


Z STAR III

!!!


******

NEXT:


Alan Jackson
LIVE

during

'Charlie & Debbie'

AFTERNOON's


on WSOC103.7FM

and on the
WWWow.....at


http://www.wsocfm.com



NOW..

in my AIR......


THE Night Ranger....


on WSOC.....


BOONE NC's OWN


'QUARDROPHENIC'


Mountain EAR.......


World Class
and
a HIGHWAY MAN.....


...............

REMINDER!

'Spring FORWARD at

2AM SUNDAY...

*****
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PRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

ZZZzzzz




peace
through
PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR-Z


:-)


:-P


..........55/40 and NIGHT ..........

4partweatherwow

NOW: 7:30PM 2-4-2oo8


OUTRAGEOUSLY ENTERTAINING (and dangerous) STORM!


FIRST LIFE

SECOND MUSIC

THIRD LOVE

........................

"and then......and then......

THE CATS GATHERED @ STARDUST COVE....................."


"MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS"

"SILENT RUNNING"

"AMY"


"Lessons Learned"


"Classes Taught"


"I've Got My GAME ON"





ACC!
SEC!
NASCAR!


and then:


TO THE TIGER & THE LEFTY......


and THe ALPHA ONE....


Tommy G. and J. Livingston Smoltz.....


then.....


ROAD, RIVER, RUN & say



ME me me -owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr



zzzzzzzzzzzz





light.

OCONALUFTEE XX RUN

NEVER A BRAIN YOU MEET

......

DEEP WOODS ON!

LOOKIN' BACK

WHEN I GET WHERE I'M GOING

CATMAN DO

RUNNIN' ON FULL

THREE WIDE @ 77

OPENING FAREWELL


BLISS OF THE MIDNIGHT RUN


OPEN DOOR AIR

DARK CHOCOLATE ENDINGS

BRAND NEW MAN



YOUR SONG

CLOSER TO FINE

...to


REBA, CARRIE, FAITH, and CATHERINE....


and

ALAN, KENNY, GARTH, TIM, and............



WSOC 103.7FM CLT

******

with THANX & PRAYERS FOR
a peaceful night......


to

wksf 99.9 FM AVL (99kisscountry.com)


WCAM........CAM......


TWAIN.....and

again.......


UP WITH THE SUN......


for and from BOB....to

JIMMY to

YOU and back.....


FOR MY SELF

MY FRIENDS....

and


for:



MY DAD:


Cecil Leslie Bothwell, Jr,

1916-1998 DIED WINTER PARK, FL......

fond @ HALFTIME.....by his younger son.....


GONE (Don't Blink).....


and sent beyond waters


of The


East Saint Louis - Yankton - Chicago


LINE.




BLESS YOUR ELDERS......before you become

THE ONE....of three, two


ONE.




peace....



CAM :-I


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.........................................

"

CROSSPOSTwsocfmdotcom

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

LEAP DAY 2oo8 (MUST BE a PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEAR!)

*******

I KNOW YOU KNOW..but..as a

'remote' 'Friend of WSOC'...you make tell Catherine THE GREAT.....Cameron joined this web site..after spending $$$ & 4 hours...on MUSIC ROW........in October 2oo7.


THANK YOU for EVERY NOTE.....I'll be LISTENING
&
learning from 7++ PRO's...and still saying:


PEACE THROUGH
Country!
MUSIC


****
CAM aka

'Twain'


:-)
******************** about to LOG in @ wsocfm.com..then


from 9AM-NOON....

wpvm.org CECIL BOTHWELL's 'BLOWS AGAINST tHE EMPIRE'

then....


'Here for THE PARTY, NASCAR/HOOPS/ and THE OCONOLUFTEE..w/o

a sound.......except for: THE RIVER's LAUGH.


*****

request...for ALL THE DRIVER'S "Alan Jackson's'

WHERE I COME FROM.....for Jim Stevens.....rollin' YOUR ROADS...
for

Alpha & Omega Trucking/SALEM TRAILERS/

in "Plain JANE"....


often from AVL-CLT-GBO-RALEIGH-CLT-GSP-AVL


Roll On'.......18 wheeler (and Brain Cancer Surivor JADE's)
Step-Dad......... Jimmy...(MATTHEWS FORD 1992-1998)


I
HEART
YOU....
and yes.....

Debbie, too..and Frank &

MARK MARTIN
DUKE MEN
UT WOMEN
UCF
&
THE HOTLANTA BRAVES 2oo8 !!!!!


sigh,,,,

THANX Y'ALL!


*********

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: CMA-news
To: Cameron Bothwell
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:46:37 PM
Subject: [cma-news] CMA Exclusive Newsletter for February 28, 2008




February 28, 2008

2007: The Year in
Country Music
By CMA Communications Department
© 2008 CMA Close Up News Service / Country Music Association, Inc.

Consistent with the overall industry, Country Music album sales dropped to a record low in 2007, while other segments of the Country industry remained steady or experienced some business growth during the year.

According to Nielsen SoundScan, from 2006 to 2007, Country album sales slid 16.3 percent from 74.866 million to 62.696 million units. Overall, album sales were down 15 percent from 588.2 to 500.5 million units. Hardest hit were rap (-30 percent), alternative (-19 percent), and R&B (-18.3 percent). For the first time, not one genre of music saw an increase in album sales. Country Music’s market share remained relatively steady with 12.53 percent compared to 12.73 percent.

Digital sales of Country albums increased 75 percent but the share of this developing market is not keeping pace with the decline in physical album sales. Digital Country album sales accounted for 4.5 percent of total album sales with 2.81 million, compared to 2.57 percent in 2006. Country accounted for 5.63 percent of total digital sales compared to the format’s overall market share of 12.53 percent. In general, album sales are down, but music sales are up 14 percent due to digital sales of individual tracks with 1.37 billion units from 1.20 billion in 2006.

“The challenge for us as an industry is to identify the intersection where digital album sales increase and eventually exceed declining physical album sales and hopefully close the widening gap in the margins,” said Tammy Genovese, CMA CEO. “Getting there before the ripple effects of declining sales further impact the industry is a goal for our industry.”

ALBUM SALES:
THE TOP 10 COUNTRY ALBUMS OF 2007
1. Long Road Out of Eden, Eagles - 2,608,338
2. Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift - 1,950,641
3. Carnival Ride, Carrie Underwood - 1,694,118
4. Still Feels Good, Rascal Flatts - 1,605,101
5. Some Hearts, Carrie Underwood - 1,535,558
6. Ultimate Hits, Garth Brooks - 1,334,145
7. Let It Go, Tim McGraw - 1,276,072
8. Reba Duets, Reba McEntire - 1,199,479
9. Enjoy the Ride, Sugarland - 1,130,703
10. Me and My Gang, Rascal Flatts - 1,020,477

Albums making simultaneous No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200 and Country Albums Charts in 2007 included Tim McGraw’s Let It Go, Toby Keith’s Big Dog Daddy, Reba McEntire’s Reba Duets, Rascal Flatts’ Still Feels Good, Carrie Underwood’s Carnival Ride and the Eagles’ Long Road Out of Eden.

Country Music notched six artists in the Nielsen BDS 2007 Top 10 Artist Airplay: Rascal Flatts (No. 3 with 988,154 detections), Kenny Chesney (No. 4 with 954,833 detections), Toby Keith (No. 5 with 923,641 detections), Tim McGraw (No. 5 with 903,088 detections), George Strait (No. 8 with 881,326 detections) and Carrie Underwood (No. 9 with 838,961 detections).

Five Country artists made the 2007 Top Ten Selling Artists of the Soundscan Era: Garth Brooks (No. 1 with 67,402,000 units sold), George Strait (No. 6 with 39,171,000 units sold), Tim McGraw (No. 7 with 36,413,000 units sold), Alan Jackson (No. 8 with 35,266,000) and Shania Twain (No. 10 with 33,531,000 units sold).

TOURING EVENTS:
Country Music’s top artists once again teamed up on the road this year. Kenny Chesney’s “Flip Flop Summer 2007 Tour” featured Brooks & Dunn as a special guest and supporting acts including Sara Evans, Pat Green and Sugarland. Brooks & Dunn also co-headlined a tour with Alan Jackson while Sugarland joined Little Big Town and Jake Owen for the “CMT On Tour” series. Faith Hill and Tim McGraw once again made it a family affair for the final leg of their Jeep Presents “Soul2Soul 2007 Tour.” During the “Bonfires and Amplifiers Tour,” Brad Paisley invited Jack Ingram, Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift to join him on the road. Dierks Bentley had support from Jason Aldean, Keith Anderson, Eric Church and Miranda Lambert during his “Live and Loud Tour.” Other Country stars that took to the road include Toby Keith, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, George Strait and Keith Urban.

COUNTRY RADIO:
Country remained the most dominating radio format in 2007 with 2,054 stations across the United States. The format experienced a slight increase from its reported 2, 046 stations in 2006.

In Spring 2007, Country radio had its largest share of national listeners since 1998 with a 9.7 share, according to Arbiton’s American Radio Listening Trends Format Report.

Billboard’s Top Five Country Songs of 2007:
1. Rodney Atkins, “Watching You”
2. Billy Currington, “Good Directions”
3. Kenny Chesney, “Never Wanted Nothing More”
4. Rodney Atkins, “These Are My People”
5. Rascal Flatts, “Take Me There”

Country Aircheck’s Top Five Country Songs of 2007:
1. Rodney Atkins, “Watching You”
2. Billy Currington, “Good Directions”
3. Tracy Lawrence, “Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
4. Brad Paisley, “She’s Everything”
5. Carrie Underwood, “Wasted”

Garth Brooks made history when his single, “More Than a Memory,” became the first Country single ever to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

MOTION PICTURES & SOUNDTRACKS:
Sammy Kershaw donned a badge to play Marshall Morgan Duckett in “Ghost Town.” Both Lyle Lovett and Jewel made a cameo in the comedy “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.” Tim McGraw made an appearance in the action movie “The Kingdom” alongside Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner. Randy Travis performed as himself in scenes in “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.” Piano man Phil Vassar gave up the keys for a stethoscope to play a doctor in “For the Love of a Dog.” Garth Brooks' concert in Kansas City was simulcast live to more than 300 movie theaters across the country.

Willie Nelson contributed the Bob Dylan song “Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)” to the soundtrack for the Dylan-inspired film “I’m Not There.” Carrie Underwood contributed two songs to the Enchanted movie soundtrack, and Martina McBride was featured on the Amazing Grace soundtrack. The Evan Almighty soundtrack featured several Country artists, including Blue County, Bomshel, Hal Ketchum, Jo Dee Messina and LeAnn Rimes. The CMT Films documentary, “Dale,” featured Alabama, Brooks & Dunn, Charlie Daniels and Travis Tritt on its soundtrack.

TELEVISION:
“The 41st Annual CMA Awards” proved a broadcast bonanza for ABC-TV, drawing 28 percent over the network’s weekly average for household viewing and 34 percent over the norm for individual viewers, while boosting ABC to first place among households, total viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. Thirty-five million people tuned in to watch all or part of “Country Music’s Biggest Night™.” Highlights of the CMA Awards included Jamie Foxx’s duet with Rascal Flatts and the first Awards appearance by the reunited Eagles. Winners at “The 41st Annual CMA Awards” included Kenny Chesney (Entertainer and Musical Event of the Year with Tracy Lawrence and Tim McGraw), Jerry Douglas (Musician of the Year), Brad Paisley (Male Vocalist and Music Video of the Year), Rascal Flatts (Vocal Group of the Year), George Strait (Album of the Year), Sugarland (Vocal Duo of the Year), Taylor Swift (Horizon Award) and Carrie Underwood (Female Vocalist and Single of the Year). Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson shared the Song of the Year honor for “Give It Away.”

CMA Music Festival took place June 7-10, 2007 and drew an aggregate attendance of 191,154. Equally impressive were the numbers when ABC-TV aired “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” on July 23, drawing the network’s largest Monday-night audience of the summer. Among the many highlights of the Festival were a duo performance by Reba McEntire with Kelly Clarkson at LP Field, a surprise appearance at the stadium by Rascal Flatts and an unannounced set by Brooks & Dunn in a Broadway honky-tonk.

Concerts and specials featured a plethora of Country talent. ABC featured special, “Six Degrees of Martina McBride,” with additional appearances by Rodney Atkins, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel and Lambert. Blake Shelton was a guest host on NBC’s four-night special “Clash of the Choirs.” Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson were featured on ABC’s “Elvis: Viva Las Vegas.” McBride performed on CBS’ “Fashion Rocks” special during New York Fashion Week and NBC’s "Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular" for Independence Day. Carrie Underwood also performed on “Fashion Rocks” as well as the special “Movies Rock” on CBS and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” on ABC. Rascal Flatts and Trisha Yearwood performed on “The Thanksgiving Day Parade” on CBS. Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts and wife Tiffany Fallon gave fans a look at their nuptials on the “InStyle Celebrity Weddings Special” on ABC. Patriotism flew high for Dierks Bentley who performed on PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth” and Josh Turner on “The National Memorial Day Concert” on the same network. Faith Hill and Alan Jackson appeared on the CBS special “My Night at the Grammys.” Taylor Swift performed on NBC’s “Christmas at Rockefeller Center” and ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Wynonna performed some of her biggest hits while professional figure skaters danced on ice in “Wynonna Tribute on Ice” on NBC. Craig Morgan and Rascal Flatts helped raise breast cancer awareness on the special “Frosted Pink” on ABC and ESPN. Fatherhood brought out the kid in Brad Paisley on ABC’s “Elmo’s Christmas Countdown.” Montgomery Gentry performed on the live, widely syndicated “Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA Telethon.” Clint Black and wife Lisa Hartman Black appeared on “Mr. and Mrs. Happy Special” on FOX News Channel. Gretchen Wilson rocked out on “VH1 Rock Honors.” Country comedian Larry the Cable Guy hosted his own special on VH1 called “Larry the Cable Guy Christmas Spectacular.”

Reality shows got another dose of Country. Kerry Harvick was a regular on Oxygen’s first season of “Bad Girls Club.” Billy Ray Cyrus competed on “Dancing with the Stars” in the Spring and Marie Osmond laced up her dancing shoes for the Fall season of the competition, while Big & Rich, Dolly Parton and LeAnn Rimes performed popular songs on the show. Cyrus was also featured in the “Billy Ray Cyrus: Home at Last” series on CMT. FOX’s “American Idol” welcomed back alums Kellie Pickler and Carrie Underwood to perform; Martina McBride and Rascal Flatts also made appearances on the popular singing competition. Pickler was also schooled on the popular FOX show “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?” Trace Adkins, Wynonna Judd and Jo Dee Messina continued the tradition of Country stars appearing on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Music City was the star in a FOX reality drama series, “Nashville,” a documentary-style show that followed several aspiring Country singers and songwriters hoping to make it big, including new RCA Records artist Chuck Wicks. Angela Hacker won USA Network’s fifth season of “Nashville Star.” The Sportsman Channel aired new show “Backstage & Backroads with Daniel Lee Martin” featuring the artist fishing and hunting with other celebrities. Country comedian Cledus T. Judd slimmed down on the VH1 show “Celebrity Fit Club.” Taylor Swift performed on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”

“The Oprah Winfrey Show” went Country with Gary Allan, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Faith Hill and Lori McKenna, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts and Kenny Rogers. CBS’ “60 Minutes” dedicated a segment to an Anderson Cooper interview with Kenny Chesney. Country got a couple of high profile slots with Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban each performing on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” becoming only the sixth and seventh Country artists in the past 20 years to perform on the sketch show.

Sugarland reworked their hit “Everyday America” for ABC’s “Good Morning America” theme song. Hank Williams Jr. returned to perform “Are You Ready for Some Football?” in the opening for “Monday Night Football” on ESPN with an all-star band, including Gretchen Wilson. Faith Hill contributed her own gridiron theme for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”

Country artists made audiences laugh and cry on TV sitcoms and dramas. The sixth and final season of “Reba” concluded its run on The CW. Billy Ray Cyrus continued playing father to real-life daughter Miley Cyrus on Disney Channel’s hit “Hannah Montana.” Montgomery Gentry appeared on the NBC show “Las Vegas.” Sugarland performed on the children’s show “Sesame Street.” Lyle Lovett appeared on ABC’s “Brothers and Sisters.”

"Wheel of Fortune" spelled S-U-C-C-E-S-S for the music industry with a Country Music-themed week of programs featuring Steve Azar, Terri Clark, Josh Gracin, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams of Lonestar, Richie McDonald, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Julie Roberts, Trent Tomlinson, Mark Wills, Wynonna and Trisha Yearwood.

MUSICALS & PLAYS:
Reba McEntire reprised her role as Nellie Forbush in “South Pacific” for a three-night run at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. Songwriter Marcus Hummon’s play, “Atlanta, which he co-wrote with actor Adrian Pasdar, opened at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.

("2007: The Year in Country Music"
story continued next column)

Billboard's Top Twenty Current Country Albums




Here is a look at the Billboard Top Current Country Albums for the week ending 2/24/2008.



1. Chris Cagle, My Life's Been a Country Song
2. Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift
3. Garth Brooks, Ultimate Hits
4. Alison Krauss & Robert Plant, Raising Sand
5. Eagles, Long Road Out of Eden
6. Sugarland, Enjoy the Ride
7. Carrie Underwood, Carnival Ride
8. Rascal Flatts, Still Feels Good
9. Carrie Underwood, Some Hearts
10. Kenny Chesney, Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates
11. Trace Adkins, American Man Greatest Hits Vol. II
12. Keith Urban, Greatest Hits
13. Reba McEntire, Reba Duets
14. Gary Allan, Living Hard
15. Craig Morgan, Little Bit of Life
16. Brad Paisley, 5th Gear
17. Rodney Atkins, If You're Going Through Hell
18. George Strait, 22 More Hits
19. Josh Turner, Everything is Fine
20. Tim McGraw, Let it Go

(Source: Nielsen SoundScan)

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BOOKS & MAGAZINES
Many Country artists helped fill the nation’s bookshelves. Naomi Judd offered her thoughts on society’s view of beauty in Naomi's Guide to Aging Gracefully: Facts, Myths and Good News for Boomers. Songwriter Bobby Braddock released the memoir Down in Orburndale: A Songwriter's Youth in Old Florida. Alan Jackson wrote the forward and recorded songs for a companion CD to his wife Denise’s book It’s All About Him: Finding the Love of My Life. Amy Grant chronicled her life before and after her marriage to Vince Gill in Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far. A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck offered political views from Trace Adkins. Charlie Daniels gathered essays about what it means to be “country” from stars including Clint Black, Sara Evans, and Toby Keith for Growing Up Country. Big Kenny and John Rich released Big & Rich: All Access.

Other books on Country subjects were also released. John Carter Cash wrote a memoir about his mother called Anchored in Love: An Intimate Portrait of June Carter Cash. Johnny Cash’s first wife Vivian Cash and author Ann Sharpsteen collaborated on I Walked the Line: My Life with Johnny Cash. Joe Ely’s Bonfire of Roadmaps chronicled life on the road. Holly George-Warren released Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry. Ray D. Waddell, Rich Barnet and Jake Berry pooled their music industry knowledge to write This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring. Craig Havighurst examined a radio dynasty in Air Castle of the South: WSM and the Making of Music City. Literary Cash: Unauthorized Writings Inspired by the Legendary Johnny Cash, edited by Bob Batchelor, a collection of stories and essays inspired by the music of Johnny Cash, was released. Peter La Chapelle wrote Proud to Be an Okie about the Country Music scene in California. Bert Betholf spans the life of Country in The Long Gone Lonesome History of Country Music. Around the Opry Table: A Feast of Recipes and Stories from the Grand Ole Opry by Kay West featured recipes from Opry members. Tony Russell examined the famous and the not-so-famous figures in Country in Country Music Originals: The Legends and the Lost. Country trivia and stories dotted Legends of Country by Liz Mechem and Chris Carroll. Diane Diekman focused on Country Music Hall of Fame member Faron Young in Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story. Veteran Nashville photographer Jim McGuire saw two books published – Historic Photos of the Opry: Ryman Auditorium 1974 and Nashville Portraits: Legends of Country Music.

Several artists appeared on the covers of major national magazines. People magazine released its second annual all-Country issue with Brad Paisley, wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley and son William Huckleberry on the cover. The Paisleys were also on the cover of Good Housekeeping and Paisley went solo on Guitar Player and American Cowboy. People also featured Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus, Faith Hill and Keith Urban on different issue covers. Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood graced the cover of Ladies Home Journal. Shania Twain appeared on the cover of Redbook while Tim McGraw and wife Hill showed up on separate covers of the publication. Hill was also on the cover of Good Housekeeping. Carrie Underwood was everywhere, appearing on the covers of Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Self and Seventeen. LeAnn Rimes was featured on the cover of both Shape and Redbook magazines. Reba McEntire found a place on the front of Travel Girl magazine. Martina McBride and Josh Turner were featured on the same cover of USA Weekend and McBride was also featured on the covers of Ladies' Home Journal and First magazines.

COMMERCIALS, ADVERTISEMENTS &
BUSINESS VENTURES:
Rascal Flatts appeared in a commercial during the Super Bowl for the NFL Network and Big & Rich made a cameo in Chevy’s Super Bowl ad. Vince Gill sang about underpants on commercials for Fruit of the Loom. Toby Keith continued his relationship with Ford by appearing in their commercials. Brad Paisley appeared in commercials for tour sponsor Hershey’s Chocolate. Bomshel teamed up with McCormick Distilling's Tequila Rose for several promotional contests and sweepstakes.

Big & Rich were featured on Pepsi cans throughout the United States with a unique design. Neal McCoy appeared on cans of Old Milwaukee beer for tour promotion. Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland teamed up with Listerine Whitening Strips to promote the brand. Martina McBride also promoted whiter smiles with Crest Natural Expressions. Shania Twain partnered with Coty to launch a new perfume, Shania Starlight. Wrangler and Justin Boots partnered with George Strait to advertise their jeans and boots. Wrangler also picked up Hank Williams Jr. as a spokesman. Julie Roberts partnered with frozen-food company Schwan's Consumer Brands. Brooks & Dunn’s song “Cowboy Town” was adopted as the Wrangler Finals Rodeo official theme. Jason Aldean, Big & Rich and Brooks & Dunn’s music was included in EA Sports’ “NASCAR ’08” video game.

Country artists continued to make forays into business. Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn, along with partners Fred Mindermann and Kip Summers, opened Arrington Vineyards, a winery outside of Nashville. Reba McEntire launched her Harmony for the Home bedding collection. Several artists branched out to create their own record labels this year. John Michael Montgomery formed Stringtown Records and Dolly Parton formed Dolly Records to distribute their respective music. Willie Nelson also launched a record label, Pedernales Records, which will release music from Nelson and other artists.

Rodney Atkins, who was adopted, was named the national celebrity spokesperson for the National Council for Adoption (NCFA). Taylor Swift joined Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) to launch Delete Online Predators, a new statewide public education campaign that fights Internet crime against children. Sara Evans was appointed to the American Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet for the third year in a row.

MILITARY SUPPORT:
Country artists Toby Keith, Neal McCoy, Jo Dee Messina, Kellie Pickler, Keni Thomas and Chely Wright continued their affiliation with the USO, traveling to military bases to perform and boost troop morale. Stars for Stripes brought Bomshel, Josh Gracin, Aaron Tippin and Chely Wright overseas. The Spirit of America Tour, which brings entertainment to military bases within the United States, showcased concerts by Asleep at the Wheel, Clint Black, Charlie Daniels Band, Joe Diffie, Todd Fritsch, Josh Gracin, Lantana, Danielle Peck, Pam Tillis and Tippin. Martina McBride and Darryl Worley headlined the American Freedom Festival concert, which benefits American military veterans. Rockie Lynne performed at the annual Tribute to the Troops motorcycle ride.

Several Country artists donated proceeds from albums and songs to support members of the armed forces and their families. Collin Raye donated proceeds from “A Soldier’s Prayer” to The Wounded Warrior Project to assist service personnel injured in combat. Tammy Cochran extended an offer to fans that when they bought a copy of her new album Where I Am that a second CD would be sent in a care package to a soldier overseas. Jason Meadows put together a fundraising campaign with the Oklahoma Chapter of the FFA (Future Farmers of America) to benefit Helping Unite Gold Star Survivors (HUGSS), which provides support for families of fallen soldiers. Proceeds from Willie Nelson’s single “Whatever Happened to Peace on Earth?” benefitted the National Veterans Foundation.

TRIBUTES & ACCOLADES:
Three new members were added to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Broadcast personality Ralph Emery and singer/songwriters Vince Gill and Mel Tillis were formally inducted into the hallowed Hall at a Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Dwight Yoakam released an album dedicated to his friend and mentor Buck Owens on Dwight Sings Buck. The Derailers also released an Owens tribute album titled Under the Influence of Buck. Riders in the Sky honored Gene Autry at the Hollywood Bowl in California with three nights of performances. Porter Wagoner, Alison Krauss and Dan Tyminski were among the artists who performed at a show honoring Ralph Stanley on his 80th birthday. John Carter Cash produced a tribute album honoring his mother June Carter Cash called Anchored In Love that featured Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Kris Kristofferson, Loretta Lynn, Patty Loveless, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson, Billy Bob Thornton and more.

Artists from Country and rock paid tribute to Hank Williams Jr. on the second installment of “CMT Giants.” Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Gretchen Wilson were among the artists who performed Bocephus’ biggest hits. Garth Brooks performed at the Dream Concert in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Reba McEntire received Billboard magazine's first-ever Woman of the Year Award during ceremonies in New York City. CMA CEO Tammy Genovese was included in Billboard’s “Top Women in Music” list for the second year. CMA won two PIAS Awards for Graphic Excellence for the CMA Awards and CMA Music Festival program books. Pat Green was given a special Crystal Cross award from the American Red Cross for his service to the organization. LeAnn Rimes was honored with a Humanitarian Award by the International Entertainment Buyers Association. Big & Rich received the Vietnam Veterans of America's President's Award for Excellence in the Arts. Dolly Parton was honored as a Girl Scout for Life by the Girl Scouts of America as well as the receiving the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Trace Adkins received the 2007 USO Merit Award for travelling into combat zones to sing for troops and sign autographs on behalf of the USO. Toby Keith was named the recipient of the Country Radio Broadcasters' Artist Humanitarian Award.


"2007: The Year in Country Music" was compiled by CMA Communications department members Bob Doerschuk, Amanda Eckard, Maria Eckhardt, Dawn Fisher, Athena Patterson, Wendy Pearl, and Scott Stem.





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helloactavlandcltetc

"about 5 miles"......

or as some of us who live in Mitchell County might say.....

DO SAY:

The abysmally un-interested and under-informed regional media OFTEN regard their readers and listeners from the 'sticks' as UN-IMPORTANT BECAUSE SOME GENERAL MANAGER or NEWS EDITOR did not assign a LOCAL WRITER.......or worse.....
used WIRE-COPY or..'Arbitron'......

to decide if:

THE PARENTS & FRIENDS of injured or lost or missing children...(or readers.......or listeners....or viewers).....

DO NOT MATTER as much as MONEY **** meanwhile another story might be happening to "THE
RICH/POWERFUL/PREFERRED". ......friends of:

YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS....

Got it AC-T.......???

WHAT IF IT WERE YOUR CHILD....

"about 5 miles" from:

AHS,ACR, TCR......or

Charlotte Catholic......or......???

.......TIME TO GO TO:

MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER......or search for a BETTER source of "MY NEWS".

"Journailsm 101...or is it .....

REALLY TRUE that
THE EDITORS/ STATION MANAGERS in:

Asheville, Charlotte,

and/or......Greenville & Spartanburg just

DO NOT CARE...unless their Corporate 'Suits'....

and/or Advertising Managers.....

CONTROL...what THEY DEEM to be important **** Twain.....an 'UNDER-INFORMED' resident of

Mitchell County, NC/USA.

Grrrrrrrrrrrr :-(

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I accept your apology.

Twain aka

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Road must of been wet. Driving to fast for road conditions, I would say the charge.
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1 min ago


American wrote:
Road must of been wet. Driving to fast for road conditions, I would say the charge.

As I have been in Bluffton....I will say:

HELLO BLUFFTON.

NOW: ON TOPIC:

My comments were directed to:

The Asheville Citizen-Times.

THEY SAID: the accident happened 'about 5 miles' from.....

MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR ANSWERED THE QUESTIONS I HAD:

Q:

WAS YOUR YOUNGER BROTHER INJURED?

A: NO

Q: WAS IT HIS BUS?

A: YES

EXACTLY WHERE DID THE ACCIDENT HAPPEN?

A: 2.35 miles from MY DOOR.

NOW......

for you....

http://www.ifeveratwainyoumeet.com

FOR AC-T:

Journalism 101:

WHO
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE !!!!!!
WHY
& HOW.

Answer the Q

EXACTLY.....and I would have said:

THANK YOU.

Cameron Bothwell
Spruce Pine, NC

aka

Twain

peace.