Not since the Sept 11th directive to “go shopping” have we fallen on a low point like the WalMart employee that was trampled to death by over eager zealous shoppers on Friday. In the midst of “the worst economic plight for Americans since the ‘Great Depression’ ” we still find time to stand in lines …

3 big plays and 3 big decisions in the first half were just a foreshadow of what would be the biggest Ironbowl blowout with big time national implications… but Florida #2 is favored? over #1 Alabama for the SEC Championship.

Armed Forces Radio with the help of Senator Sessions will carry the game around the world.

Big Friday night playoffs for state high school and the college national championship road Saturday are looking at slim rain that should not impact the game.

As far as state funding for films, Richard Tyson on WKRG this morning says Alabama is the only state in the nation that does not offer funding incentives to lure lucrative movie production to the state. Tyson has a new movie JAKESCORNERTHEMOVIE.COM and is in town to visit his family (where he visited Grace Tyson on …

The information revolution continues to spread. During the terror attacks in India yesterday Blog Talk Radio.com within an hour set up a radio internet talk show to share information about the attacks. During a crisis like terrorism, hurricanes, etc information is the most vital resource. Columbia University on NPR.org has the full story.

Some Congressional members have been pushing to raise the federal nationwide gas tax by 40 cents over a five year period, according to FOX NEWS.   Great Scot!  Just when the price is falling.  How dare they!  Write your Congressman now.   However, the federal gas tax has not been raised in about fifteen years.   (Right now …

Hey British car enthusiasts, bigtime coastal car dealer, Sandy Sansing, says he will soon open a Mini-Cooper dealership in Pensacola.   The nearest counter culture favorite mini’s are now in Jacksonville and Baton Rouge.  Boxy, sub-compact, fuel-efficient, what’s not to love?

WPMI’s James Gordon reports Salvation Army donations are down.   So, don’t forget you can now use a debit card!  And with the Salvation Army, you know where your money goes.   http://www.nbc15online.com/Default.aspx

Coastal Alabama kids, your hero is hanging at Bass Pro Shop in Spanish Fort.   Santa’s Wonderland has been carefully constructed with model trains, games, and Christmassy jollyness, complete with a 4×6 complimentary photograph of you and the man in red!   http://www.baldwincountynow.com/articles/2008/11/27/local_news/doc492d851dce2d5823444813.txt

Coastal Alabama, don’t wait til dawn.  Tanger Outlets in Foley open at midnight.   Black Friday Super Bowl shopping is upon us.   http://www.al.com/news/press-register/metro.ssf?/base/news/122778099422410.xml&coll=3

Faron Hollinger, Baldwin County’s School Superintendent is a finalist for the super job in Muskogee County, Georgia, because of his ability to handle growth in a district.   The decision is to be made after Thanksgiving.   Hollinger could double his income, unusual in the education profession.  http://www.al.com/news/press-register/metro.ssf?/base/news/1227521742150940.xml&coll=3&thispage=2

One CATV reader writes that he saw two different groups of wild turkeys on his farm today. What were they doing coming so close to the house on Thanksgiving? Must be suicidal he responded. The uniquely American wild turkey got its name from the…

 From this table of plenty we give thanks. We are humble before you. We are grateful for this life, this day, and this moment. For it is in this time we know all time. In this place we know all places. In this grace we …

To Coastal Alabama dads, and moms, on duty, guarding.