Chris Short
The thoughts of a thoughtful thinker.
Staring Directly At the Artificial Sun [Image Cache]
The Truth About the Average Twitter User [STATS]

A new study from security firm Barracuda Labs provides some interesting insights into the state of the Twitterverse. Unfortunately for the microblogging startup, the stats say that…
House rejects call for Afghanistan withdrawal
WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday soundly rejected an effort by anti-war lawmakers to force a withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year.
The outcome of the vote,…
N.C. unemployment remains above 11 percent
North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained stuck around the 11 percent mark in January, according to statistics released Wednesday by the state Employment Security Commission.
Let Troops Get Their Drink On, Senator Says
After a long day in a war zone, why not knock back a cold frosty one? If you’re in the U.S. military, not a chance: In Iraq and Afghanistan, deployed troops are under General Order No….
Photo Gallery: Men’s hoops at SEC-T
NASHVILLE — The Gators arrived at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday to work out and participate in a press conference in advance of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Florida women rout No. 4 Tar Heels
Linder Stadium at the Ring Tennis Complex on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville has become quite a house of horrors for visiting women’s tennis teams over the years, and it didn’t change…


