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Between travel and work I haven’t had much time to do much recreational reading or writing. But to clear out the inbox right quick, I give you: Chop Suey: Over in Europe, Business Insurance mentions that the increased capital requirements for insurers proposed under Solvency II standards could have the side effect of reducing capacity for [...] 
When I first heard about Memphis’ interim mayor fist-bumping the Dalai Lama, I have to admit that I was rather thankful that I’ve lived enough places that I could call someplace other than Memphis “my hometown”. The notion that someone from Memphis would think that greeting the Dalai Lama with a “Hello Dalai” and a [...] 
I remember Willie Herenton from my days growing up in Memphis, back when he was the head of Memphis City Schools (while sending his kids to private schools). He moved on to mayor, recently waffled on whether to resign from office, and now, as told by the New York Times: A Congressional race in Tennessee [...] 
About four and a half years ago, Memphis was knocked off the grid for a few days in the wake of Hurricane Elvis, and barely anyone in the mainstream media noticed. However, having a tornado cause polling places to close early—that merits rapid media attention. Authorities confirmed a tornado touchdown near Arlington, said Jeremy Heidt, spokesman for [...] 
It’s been talked about for years, both among some Memphians, and among roadgeeks. However, it looks like the idea of a third bridge across the Mississippi River at Memphis might be getting additional attention, judging by this article in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Increased traffic counts over the two Mississippi River bridges in West [...] |
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