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Brewbiz

  1. Scripps Networks Interactive converting its Fine Living Network into the Cooking Channel. More details on Knoxvillebiz.com.
  2. July's 9.4% unemployment rate is first drop in 15 months. Economists say worst of recession is over. Let's hope.
  3. TVA now saying cost of the Kingston fly ash spill could reach $1.2 billion, rate hike possible. What an expensive accident.
  4. The Cash for Clunkers program is a week old and gov't is already suspending it because of a lack of money. Can you believe that?
  5. NS biz writer Carly Harrington and Regal IR guy Don De Laria quoted in IR Magazine piece on CEO tweets. Good piece.
  6. Where will the maids be on Wednesday?
  7. State AGl not pursuing criminal charges against Mike Ragsdale and most top aides. See Knoxnews.com for more info.
  8. Can you believe NASA lost the original video of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon? It may have taped over Armstrong to save on videotape.
  9. Harrah's breaks ground on $650 million expansion to Cherokee casino and hotel. Talk about big casino. More on knoxvillebiz.com.
  10. Two Gatlinburg residents opening Christian-based attraction where Christus Gardens was located. More on Knoxvillebiz.com
  11. Good interview with Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington in today's Sentinel. He is definitely a winner.
  12. Microsoft is warning of a serious security threat affecting Windows XP or Windows Server 2003. Find out more at Knoxvillebiz.com.
  13. Food City CEO Steve Smith is responding to Internet rumors that Food City is being sold. He says reports are not true.
  14. Bernard Madoff just sentenced to 150 years in prison. I wonder when the 71-year-old financier will be eligible for parole?
  15. First Farrah, and now Michael Jackson? CNN is reporting that the King of Pop is in a coma.
  16. Farrah Fawcett died today of cancer. So sad. She was 62
  17. South Carolina Gov's e-mails to his mistress already are going public. Ouch.
  18. So glad to hear, dbvarlan. Got your message and returned your call.
  19. Are you up and at 'em dbvarlan?
  20. South Carolina governor just went from Gov's Mansion to the political doghouse