PARTIAL

BREAKING NEWS

Obama Orders Creation of 2.5 Million Jobs
*WITH THE POWER VACUUM AT THE WHITE HOUSE GROWING BY THE MINUTE, President-elect Barack Obama ordered on Sat., Nov. 22, 2008, that his advisers craft an economic plan that will create 2. 5 million new jobs within two years | For article and video as reported by Truthout.com, Click Here>

62nd Annual Parade Offers Events and Retailers' Holiday Windows Competition
*MERCHANTS CELEBRATE THE SEASON with Asheville's 62nd Annual Holiday Parade | The Downtown Asheville parade that brings in Santa and kicks off the holiday season begins earlier this year at 11 a.m. After the parade, stay for fun events, including your vote for the best holiday window created by a local retailer. Park your folding chair in a "Chair Corral" until you're ready to leave later. The parade is sponsored by the Asheville Downtown Association of merchants. | For details about the morning parade and afternoon events, Click Here> 

IN MEMORIAM

John F. Kennedy * Navy photo: Library of Congress

JFK - 35th President
*ASSASSINATED 45 YEARS AGO on Nov. 22, 1963 | Click Here>

SUNDAY SHORTS

 
Ken Block Racing * Photo: Rally.Suburu.com

Especially for Suburu Lovers
*WHAT YOU'D LOVE TO DO in a Deserted Manufacturing Plant's Parking Lot | Do not try this stunt. Just enjoy the wheeling magic of Ken Block. But you'll have to remove your "Baby On Board" sign for four minutes. Buckle up and Click Here>

Laurey's Basket of Yum * Photo: Laurey Masterton

Gift (Basket) Time
*LAUREY MASTERTON OF REMINDS ASHEVILLE that it's time to give thanks | And she's right. For a beautiful basket of goodies this Thanksgiving, Click Here> | For Laurey's most recent note about her quest to bring awareness and support of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and early detection with her major cross-country bike ride, Click Here>

FEATURED NEWS

Public Invited: French Broad River Cleanup Nov. 23
*RIVERLINK AND DIAMOND BRAND 'Adopt-A-Stream' Team are conducting a river cleanup on the French Broad River Sun., Nov. 23, 2008, starting at 12 noon. | Volunteers will be provided with all necessary equipment including gloves, vests and pickup litter sticks. Dress in clothes and shoes that can get dirty and wet. Volunteers will meet in the Ledges Whitewater Park parking lot on Riverside Drive (NC 251). To participate -- or if you know of a stream or creek that leads to the French Broad River that is in need of cleaning -- call 828-252-8474 ext. 118. | For more details about this Saturday's cleanup, Click Here>