Texas Tech acted quickly on Polk Aug 21, 2009
For nearly a year, Alief (TX) Elsik head coach Bill Barron felt that he had one of the best-kept secrets in the Houston-area in OL James Polk. Once the mammoth prospect hit the radar, Texas Tech's Matt Moore acted quickly to lock him up. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
District 18-5A 2009 Outlook Jul 23, 2009
OL/DL James Previn (6-0, 290) and OL James Polk (6-7, 300) will provide plenty of line push, and LB Danny Brownell (6-0, 225) can level opposing runners to keep Elsik in the game. Alief Taylor 2008 Finish: 6-4 Division I bi-district finalist The Lions earned a playoff berth in 2008, only to be faced with a 50-14 defeat at the hands of Cinco Ranch. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Jurors' tension evident to judge Jul 17, 2009
If jurors wanted to know what Allen could see, all they had to do was recall the testimony of James Polk, a professional truck driver whose pickup truck was behind Allen's company-owned Mercury Mountaineer, Daneri said. Polk testified he could clearly see Imler's motorcycle. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Crime or accident? Jul 15, 2009
James Polk, a truck driver for 30 years, told jurors he was driving west on West 12th Street on Aug. 21 when Allen's sport utility vehicle moved into his lane in front of his pickup truck. He said as they approached Liberty Street, they both pulled into the southbound turning lane and stopped. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Why the SBA's New Loan Program Stinks Jul 8, 2009
And on June 15, 1849, James Polk died. Huge. (BusinessWeek)
Sarah Polk, Ambitious First Lady May 23, 2009
In fact, one of Clay's campaign slogans was: "Who is James Polk?" During the 1844 campaign, most voters knew more about Mrs. Polk. Apparently, they were impressed, for James, bolstered by his connections to stars of the Democratic Party, especially former president Andrew Jackson, won the election. (Suite101.com)
Funerals today Apr 20, 2009
Gholston, James Polk, 93, of Comer; 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel; Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, has charge of arrangements. Harris, Katie Jewell, 65, of Athens; 1 p.m. at the Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home in Athens, interment in the East Lawn Cemetery; Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home in Athens has charge of arrangements. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Emperor Has No Birth Certificate Apr 7, 2009
At no point until now has the birthplace of a president been anything more than a local chamber-of-commerce item of pride (where I come, from they're still arguing whether President James Polk was born in Tennessee or North Carolina. . (Newsmax)
Houston school has sleeping bigs Mar 30, 2009
Defensive tackle Previn James and offensive lineman James Polk are looking to build on their junior seasons as they become the team leaders for the Rams. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Houston Sports -- Rivals.com)
MEXICAN TRUCKS: PHANTOM MENACE Mar 19, 2009
At least such is the fervid hope of the Teamsters the fiercest adversary Mexico has faced since President James Polk sent Winifield Scott south in the Mexican-American war. The union can't abide Mexican trucks: They represent competition, and so must be blocked legal obligations, economic rationality and diplomatic sense aside. (New York Post -- Opinions)
And for extra credit, rank our presidents Feb 17, 2009
Lyndon B. Johnson is No. 11, followed by James Polk, Andrew Jackson, James Monroe, Bill Clinton, William McKinley, John Adams, George H.W. Bush, John Quincy Adams and James Madison. Three presidents who have served in office since 1980 are in the top 20, which feels unlikely on an intuitive level, though I'm not sure why it should. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
What is the Best Age for a U.S. Pre... Feb 16, 2009
In fact, the United States has elected nine Presidents who were in their forties: 42 - Theodore Roosevelt in1901, 43 - John F Kennedy in 1961, 46 - Bill Clinton in 1993, 46 - Ulysses S Grant in1869, 47 - Grover Cleveland in 1893, 47 - Barack Obama in 2008, 48 - Franklin Pierce in 1853, 49 - James Polk in 1845, 49 - James Garfield in 1881. If John McCain had won, he would have been the oldest President ever elected, beating the previous holder of that record, Ronald Regan who was 69, by three... (Suite101.com)
The Panama Canal and United States ... Feb 14, 2009
Following the defeat of Mexico and the drafting of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, President James Polk seriously considered annexing all of as well as most of Central America in order to build a canal in Nicaragua. Nicaragua was always the favorite potential site of a canal until 1900. (Suite101.com)
