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Final Run

Chris of Signal 46 photographed today's funeral procession for Cpl Stiles (K11) and PFC Wells (K15).

May they rest in peace.

Friday fini

Call it off or play a charade?

Calling amateur filmmakers, Nick Smith calls attention to this year's Night of Short Films.

Chuck celebrates his "blogiversary" and announces a wake-up call for his brother.

Dave Moulton checks in with his recovery status.

Lowcountry Dog Blog has an update on the Menu Foods recall.

Next week is National Work Zone Safety Week - slow down!

The Prodigal Student compares today's Facebook to previous generations' gossip mill.

The Back Channel's Friday afternoon news wrap.

Keller reviews The Pursuit of Happyness.

Photo credit matthew-hull

Political ponderings

Earl Capps has comments from Mike Reino on his willingness to consider Vice Presidency:

“Who wouldn’t consider this,” he said. “But I’m not sure if I’m interested in the job. There’s a ton of travel, the work hours suck, and if I got elected, I’d be the butt of late-show jokes, just like the last three Vice-Presidents: Dick Cheney, Al Gore, and Dan Quayle. Not only that, but fewer people would want to go hunting with me.”

New Wars Mike responds to Mark Jones' post on stopping other long running "wars."

Uncle Zoloft points to South Carolina's most recent national headline notoriety.

The Back Channel has a news wrap.

Chris Clarke shares his view, as a Brit living in America, on pulling out of Iraq.

More later.

The Rove rap

Apparently this little video is sweeping the blogsophere.

ugh. When Republican's Party..... - Rev. BigDumbChimp

um wow - J Dub

Omigosh. And David Gregory got groove? - New Wars Mike

Now here's a little story I got to tell; about three bad brothers you know so well. It started way back in '93, with Dubya for Gov, MC Rove and Dick Cheney! - JET

Friday fun

Oooh, Mike has a pretty, new toy!

Speaking of new babies, Sofaking has another picture and their story.

Just to make JET happy, there is a pic of Reese over on MIOSTILE.

Patrick Sharbaugh counts nine local writers and performers whose works will be on stage this Spring.

Rod is back from Las Vegas and has some great pictures to share.  This should go without saying, as he was attending a photography convention.

Lisa has pictures of flowers and her dogs.

Tartlette is Cooking to Combat Cancer.  Her submission, "Sour Cherries, Avocado and Marscapone Verrines" is just beautiful.

Jason Zwiker vows to explore more of Charleston's culinary offerings and avoid the dreaded drive-through.  His second stop finds him at Lana Restaurant and Bar.

Wendy has a head full of Rhinestone Cowboy.

Real beer may soon be here!

More later.

Thursday thirteen

Pam returns home and reflects on the nature of life.

Uncle Z is feeling the effects of pollen season.

The Prodigal Student is uncomfortable being singled out.

The work on Joan's roof has begun.

Brian summarizes 2007's hurricane predictions.

Patrick updates on his weight loss and fitness goals.

The mustang makes a coffee run.

Kitty crack vs Puppy crack.

The South Carolina Photography Guild has been busy and Jason shares some samples of their efforts.

Paul shares today's riddle.

Have you ever wondered what exactly a gastropub is?  Lowcountry Foodie defines the term.

Babbie: They Haven't Got a Prayer (In reference to the CCSD)

Photo Credit Pam

Thursday's political posts

JET comments on Army desertion:

Granted a mutinous number on par with the combat dead (in Iraq) figure is not even close to those who hauled arse, (despite risking court-martial, prosecution or even death as punishment for leaving the ranks) of the Vietnam War, Civil War or Revolutionary War for that matter, but keep in mind those wars all had one thing the war in Iraq and Afghanistan didn’t-a Draft!

Continue reading.

Earl Capps: Democratic Disunity in Beaufort Senate Race.

Chris continues his coverage of the fallen Moncks Corner officers.

Mike's Other Voice has another for the boycott list, if you're looking to be consistent with a moral boycott of Wal-Mart business practices.

Chip Mathis on the passage of the withdrawal timelines by both House and Senate:

Congress forgets that they are not the in command of the Armed Forces.  Congress is the paymaster. 

So what the President should do is just go about the business of conducting the war as he sees fit. That is his duty as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. To win wars using the military assets of the United States.

Mark Jones suggests deadlines for the other wars the US is "fighting."

More later.

Bits and bobs

Talk about some bad luck, The Back Channel has a post on the ill-fated Earthrace.

Stepping away from politics for a moment New Wars Mike has an interesting tidbit on the origin of turkey buzzards in Charleston.

Happy things from Kelly Love.

Raccoons and a rabies reminder from Mike.

Mary shares her recipe for chicken and chorizo paella.

Charleston Mag checks in with pictures from Fashion Week and the Water For Life Walk.

Congratulations are in order

Sofaking welcomes their new baby girl to the world.

Quote of the day

That, and I think I blinded people with my epic pastiness.

-Jared