Beeline Interview: Artist Ernest Concepcion

Ernest is one of my favourite artists and I’m so glad he took time out of his busy Fall schedule to chat. His drawings/paintings always make me feel like I’m in the head of a little boy imagining war and anime, adore and friendship - which is a good thing. That child-like quality plus the engrossing detail in his work creates a cinematic feeling. Each time I look at one of Ernest’s pieces, I look something new and am engaged in a new epic adventure. Check out his show, or even better, drop b

20 Nov 2008, 8:00 am | click here for more

Sigh

Even as the dust settles from the recent election, the spoil sporting continues. It appears that Abilene Christian University has arrive below flame in a recent column in The Abilene Reporter News by one of her alumni because the student paper, The Optimist, endorsed Obama. Steve Hemphill, the author of the column, is surely within his rights to criticize his alma mater and to disagree with the student paper, even to take his toys and go home refuse to pay for his kids to go there and to cease s

20 Nov 2008, 4:05 am | click here for more

Well, Duh! But also, Aha!

Biblical Scholars know of Emil Schurer's mammoth 1890 work, A History of the Jewish People in the Time of Jesus Christ. I was reading Appendix #1 on Abilene last week, and today I found a silly line in Appendix #2 on Nabatea. At the end of a very long footnote, explaining several reasons why Damascus was not Arabian, Schurer said something I had to share: Wandel [German scholar, 1887] thinks he has made a completely new discovery when he declares that Damascus was "neither Arabian nor Roman, but

19 Nov 2008, 9:41 pm | click here for more

Pet Advice and Pet News

Parvo Cases in Local Dogs on the RiseASPCA.org - SF GateThe SF/SPCA has diagnosed a significant number of young and adolescent dogs with Canine Parvovirus at its veterinary hospital. There have been 16 reported cases since October 1, compared with just one case per month in previous years. every of the infected dogs have spent time in Golden Gate Park and in the Haight District.Jan McHugh-Smith, president of The SF/SPCA urges every dog guardians who frequent these areas to make sure their dogs' inoc

19 Nov 2008, 7:58 am | click here for more

11 Undefeated Football Teams You Don’t Care About

I know, right?  You are likely looking at your fingers and counting off…Ball State, don’t care about them.  Utah?  Care a little, but not really?  Where are the other 9?  NCAA Football runs a little deeper than the Saturday morning tailgates and games below the lights we look on TV.  Outside of the Division I Bowl teams, there are many undefeated teams left that matter to some people. A few weeks ago I was watching my Alma Mater, The University of Dubuque Spartans, getting stomped by the in t

19 Nov 2008, 6:50 am | click here for more

Brittneythew Chapter Five: It's Only $1.29 a Gallon

After the farewell in Abilene, the phone conversations continued! It was still too good to be true! On April 17th, 2002, my journal said..."Today Matt said that he felt lucky every day that I was his girlfriend!" And, my feelings were mutual! It was crazy how quickly everything was happening, but it was wonderful! Then, on the evening of the 18th, after we had our nightly long phone conversation, someone knocks on the apartment door. And, guess who it was!? MATT POE! He had driven every the way fr

19 Nov 2008, 4:56 pm | click here for more

Democrats Work: Yes We Cans!

"This victory alone is not the change we seek. It is only the chance for us to make that change." President-elect Barack Obama Across the country, food banks are struggling to keep up with increased demand. And with the holidays approaching, Democrats Work is doing something about it. We need your help. Today, we are launching the Yes We Cans Virtual Food steer to help you donate to the food bank in your community. In Texas we are helping the Regional East Texas Food Bank, Laredo Regional

19 Nov 2008, 2:09 am | click here for more

God Does Not See Red States or Blue States…Just Faithful States

I came across this story from my favorite college teacher; I find this piece published in the Abilene Reporter disturbing for attacking the student paper at ACU (Abilene Christian University) In essence, this guy is saying God and wealthy people hate ACU for supporting Obama; does that mean He hates me too? I doubt it. This guy is serving his possess agenda — not that of Christians. As a Christian who supports Obama, I do not think God hates me. Read the entire article here. It is pretty good — but sad

19 Nov 2008, 12:48 pm | click here for more

Brittneythew Chapter Four: Romance with the Prairie Dogs

..So, after a week of crazy phone talking, I went home to Abilene for my Dad's baptism. It was such a special time for our family and I was so thrilled to be there for the event. But on that Sunday evening, April 14th, 2002, I had a date! ... A date with the guy who had stolen my heart over the phone and I was SO nervous to talk with him face to face. Honestly, I couldn't quite remember what he looked like. I remember trying so difficult to picture his face and every I could remember was that I though

18 Nov 2008, 5:07 pm | click here for more

Peace on Earth : Vol. II - Now Available!

Peace on Earth : A Charity Holiday Album Vol. IITo Benefit : The kids of Uganda FundNovember 18, 2008$7.50Digital Download1. American Analog Set - Winter Birds2. Telekinesis! - dad Christmas3. Jennifer O'Connor - Deck The Halls4. Nathan Phillips - Cross-country Ski's5. The A-Sides & Sun Airway - Santa, Please6. Jason Collett - A Beguiled Christmas in Sales7. Laarks - Hark, the Herald Angels Sing8. Oxford Collapse - Hester Xmas9. The Jealous Girlfriends - Haircut10. Via Audio - Home Before

18 Nov 2008, 1:10 am | click here for more

Billy Jane Harvey

Billy Jane Harvey was born in Wilson, Oklahoma, on May 23rd, 1927, the eighth and last child of S.K. & Cora Bonifield. When she was three her family moved to a farm outside of Amarillo, Texas. After graduating from Canyon High School in 1944, she earned B.A. from West Texas Teachers’ College (now WTAMU) in Canyon, and a Master’s degree in religious education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She met her future husband, Muerner Harvey, while teaching 5th

17 Nov 2008, 1:44 pm | click here for more

Veteran’s Day Parade

Saturday morning Abilene held it’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade. It was about 50 degrees, with a strong wind, but a ton of people turned out downtown to look the various parade groups. This old guy, a vet from Korea, chatted with me for a few minutes, and thanked me for taking his picture.

17 Nov 2008, 12:10 am | click here for more

Brother Von Doom Announces Tour Dates

Brother Von Doom will be heading out on a North American tour shortly and will be joined by Woe Of Tyrants and This Or The Apocalypse. The tour dates are as follows: November 27 - East Ridge, TN @ Warehouse Venue November 29 - Claremore, OK @ King of Clubs November 30 - Dallas, TX @ Molly?s December 1 - Abilene, TX @ Rose Park Activity Bu... Read More / Post Your Comments

15 Nov 2008, 7:56 am | click here for more

2008 First Round Division II Playoff Scores

Super Region 1 Seton Hill 14 at American International 7 Seton Hill will play at California Pa (10-1) next week. Southern Connecticut 32 at West Chester 52 West Chester will play at Bloomsburg (10-1) next week Super Region 3 Wayne State 17 at Chadron State 23 Chadron State will play at Minnesota Duluth (11-0) next week. Minnesota State 16 at Ashland 27 Ashland will play at Grand Valley State (10-0) next week. Super Region 2 Carson-Newman 20 at Valdosa State 24 Valdosa State will pla

15 Nov 2008, 7:24 pm | click here for more

Wait an Ag Sec: Getting real about who will head the USDA

By Steph Larsen Editor’s note: With readers clamoring in the comments section and a petition started for President-Elect Barack Obama to appoint Michael Pollan as Secretary of Agriculture (read Pollan’s response below), I asked a Beltway-savvy acquaintance to summarize just how fertile the landscape for change might be. Steph Larsen is a longtime policy activist who has been pragmatically and pithily debating the realpolitik chances of likely candidates on the Comfood email list-serv. Curren

15 Nov 2008, 2:33 am | click here for more

Texas High School Football Scoreboard - 1st Round Playoffs

By Jeff FisherThe High School Football HuddleLast year Converse Judson played Trinity for the Class 5A Division I championship, this year the Rockets' season is already over. Friday night, Stevens, which only began playing football in 2005 and had never reached the postseason, upset the Rockets 14-12. It's the first time since 2000 that Converse Judson didn't make it out of the first round. Click here for a game story.Texas High School Football ScoresFriday, November 14, 2008USA Today Super 2

15 Nov 2008, 2:29 am | click here for more

Brother Von Doom, Woe of Tyrants Growing Tour Schedule

Dayton, Ohio’s BROTHER VON DOOM have started to plug their upcoming tour with WOE OF TYRANTS and THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE. Those tour dates are: November 27 - East Ridge, TN @ Warehouse Venue November 29 - Claremore, OK @ King of Clubs November 30 - Dallas, TX @ Molly’s December 1 - Abilene, TX @ Rose Park Activity Building December 2 - Austin, TX @ Red Seven December 3 - Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound December 4 - Houston, TX @ Java Jazz (w/ August Burns Red) December 6 - Pensacola, F

14 Nov 2008, 8:55 pm | click here for more

Caprock Analytics Stock Ratings

Stock-Net presents custom stock ratings, powered by Caprock Analytics. These stocks, which represent a tiny portion of every rated stocks, highlight a sample of the strongest rated stocks from over 4,000 stocks that are actively tracked and analyzed by Caprock Analytics. To view every of the top rated stocks updated on a daily basis, please register for FREE at Caprock Analytics, login, and view the updated Stock rating lists on the website. The Caprock Analytics Strength Metric is a proprietary

14 Nov 2008, 8:04 am | click here for more

Drink of the week: The Hibiscus Margarita

14 Nov 2008, 3:45 pm | click here for more

UFO ALIEN PARANORMAL ACTIVITY - NOVEMBER 9

UFO ALIEN PARANORMAL ACTIVITY - NOVEMBER 9 . IF IT HIT THE INTERNET TODAY, YOU'LL FIND IT BELOW SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 I TAKE THE HITS FOR YOU SO THAT every LINKS ARE TROJAN & VIRAL SAFE AND every LINKS OPEN TO NEW WINDOW Unidentified bright light seen streaking across Front Range The Surreal Events of March 8, 1994 (Great read) Niagara Falls, Ontario Round Saucer Shaped UFO UFO Stalker - UFO sighting - Abilene, Texas North Richlands Hills, Texas Three UFOs Split Up UFO Stal

14 Nov 2008, 1:34 pm | click here for more