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The Marketplace of the Mid-South
I was looking up something about Memphis when I ran across a link to http://lostmemphis.com in a Wikipedia article.  The link takes you to a page of http://mallofmemphis.org, a tribute to Memphis’s flagship shopping mall.  The site is a captivating historical piece presenting a thorough story of the mall from its [...]

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Picture of the Day – 1-40 Bridge

by Joe Spake on January 28, 2010

Memphis I-40 Bridge, originally uploaded by joespake.
Memphis I-40 Bridge – Shot from the roof of the Goodwyn building (19 stories) – Corner of Madison and Second, Downtown Memphis.
Some other nice roof views in my flickr stream.

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Saying goodbye to a laggard blog

by Joe Spake on January 10, 2010

In an attempt to bank all the Whuffie I possibly could, I started a photo blog a while back.  I thought someone might be interested in my photos, taken around the Memphis area, but, alas, as evidenced by Flickr data and Google Analytics, there is much better response to the photos I post on Posterous [...]

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TDOT Cameras come in handy on days like this

by Joe Spake on January 7, 2010

I have seen the TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) cameras along the freeways of the Memphis area, but have never looked at the camera images until this morning, worrying about Katy’s commute.

Wow, lots of cameras, and you can do map mashups on road conditions and traffic flow, incidents, and construction.
If you are “snowed in” today, [...]

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Most provocative Christmas gift

by Joe Spake on December 23, 2009

Or maybe it’s just the packaging.
This item is a “2-Pack Mini Baker Set”, I guess they are for little casseroles.  Oven Safe up to 350° F, Dishwasher and Microwave safe.  Ideal for Baking and Serving

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Tennessee ranks 4th in Happiest states

by Joe Spake on December 21, 2009

According to livescience.com, Tennessee is the 4th happiest state.  I know that makes me feel a lot better!
Here are the 50 U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) in order of their well-being:
1. Louisiana
2. Hawaii
3. Florida
4. Tennessee
5. Arizona
6. Mississippi
7. Montana
8. South Carolina
9. Alabama
10. Maine
11. Alaska
12. North Carolina
13. Wyoming
14. Idaho
15. South Dakota
16. Texas
17. Arkansas
18. Vermont
19. Georgia
20. [...]

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Dickinson-Selvidge-Crosthwait

by Joe Spake on December 19, 2009

Dickinson-Selvidge-Crosthwait, originally uploaded by joespake.

Sid Selvidge, Jim Dickinson and Jimmy Crosthwait at Memphis Music and Heritage Festival, September 1, 2008.

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Seasons Greetings

by Joe Spake on December 12, 2009

Seasons Greetings, originally uploaded by joespake.

Nice holiday display at Memphis Botanical Gardens

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Rings on Memphis Cobblestones

by Joe Spake on December 11, 2009

Rings on Memphis Cobblestones, originally uploaded by joespake.
Mooring rings, well over 100 years old. on the Memphis cobblestone wharf. From the glory days of Memphis River shipping – cotton bails filling the river banks, and paddle wheel steamboats loading and unloading cargo.
Now the cobblestones are mostly neglected, except as private parking for the excursion [...]

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Memphis Mayor A C Wharton

by Joe Spake on December 7, 2009

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton – 1, originally uploaded by joespake.
Mayor Wharton, speaking at the Midtown Security Meeting, 12/3/2009. More photos in my flickr stream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joespake/

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