When the Cabin Becomes a Sales Floor Sep 2, 2008
He looked at several shots and then stopped at a photograph of a mid-19th century Caucasian Lori Pambak Kazak, a rare tribal rug woven in the rugged Caucasus Mountains of Georgia. He asked if it was already sold. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Community datebook (08/29/08) Aug 29, 2008
"The Devil Went Down to Georgia," so he'll miss out on seeing these country and bluegrass rockers as they return for the fair. $28-$39. (Anchorage Daily News)
Code of silence Aug 27, 2008
Well-wishers included NECN president Charlie Kravetz and wife Debbie Sinay, anchor Mike Nikitas and wife Amy Evans, meteorologists Joe Joyce and Tim Kelley, sports anchor Chris Collins and wife Georgia Wright, who are about to have their first baby, and the station's digital media director Ted McEnroe. Hometown heroes, out-of-town Guitar HeroesTom Brady and Gisele Bundchen were expected on the red carpet at the Hard Rock Cafe last night, joining Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer, who were... (Boston Globe)
Pioneer Day offers mid-19th century fun Aug 25, 2008
We love it, said Page, who is visiting the area from Georgia. We home school, so these are great hands-on activities to go with what we ve been studying. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Miner raising more funds Aug 24, 2008
$250 Kathlene Sanders, Ponte Vedra Beach, homemaker, $250 Marie Turnbull, St. Augustine, owner, Tara-Byte, Inc., $250 John Leduke, Fruit Cover, $100 Joseph Davis, Fruit Cove, engineer, $200 Lawrence Patterson, Ponte Vedra Beach, attorney, $160 Terry Wood, St. Augustine, contractor, $150 Bucky Odom, Jacksonville Beach, tree surgeon, $250 Karen Massaniso, Ponte Vedra Beach, office manager, $250 Jason Milton, Jacksonville, environmental consultant, $150 Teresa Milam, Ponte Vedra Beach, homemaker,... (The St. Augustine Record)
Fallout from gay student case roils Fla. town Aug 21, 2008
Holmes County, on the Georgia line, has about 20,000 residents. There is some agriculture, but most people are employed either by prisons or schools; some commute to the Gulf Coast to work in tourism. (Boston Globe)
Collecting French antiques Aug 17, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008. We know you're out there, you lovers of fine French antiques. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Suits question real estate transactions Aug 17, 2008
Georgia law requires licenses to sell real estate and securities ... WHEN MS. PREETORIUS MET with Barbara Ring to explain how her company worked, Ms. Ring was assured that under Georgia law, the security deeds she would get for her $100,000 investment were indeed secure, Ms. Ring said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Report: Pack's Favre deal included souvenirs, blog Aug 16, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008. (08-16) 00:17 PDT Green Bay, Wis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Canton, Texas upset with Stephen Colbert Aug 16, 2008
It began when he referred to a Georgia town as the crappy Canton. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Phelps trading card skyrockets in value to $500 Aug 15, 2008
By PAUL J. WEBER, Associated Press Writer. Friday, August 15, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
US-Russia tensions heighten over Georgia conflict Aug 15, 2008
Georgia says Russia expanding presence in Gori - Los Angeles Times ... U.S.-Russia tensions heighten over Georgia conflict ... The conflict in Georgia is Russia's largest military engagement outside its borders since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. (Los Angeles Times)
Hillary Clinton's name to be placed in nomination at Democratic ... Aug 15, 2008
McCain, who penned an opinion piece in today's Wall Street Journal declaring that "We Are All Georgians," is expected to talk about the fighting in Georgia and other issues at the Aspen Institute in Colorado later today ... Calling Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili "Mischa," McCain said that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is "bent on reasserting Russian influence in the region and perhaps the world." Comparing the situation to the Cuban Missile Crisis, he urged a convening of the... (Los Angeles Times)
Bush blasts Russia's 'bullying and intimidation' Aug 15, 2008
The conflict in Georgia is Russia's largest military engagement outside its borders since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Details of how Georgian and Russian armed forces compare ... helped oust former Soviet Foreign Minister and Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze in the 2003 to became Europe's youngest leader. (Q13.com, WA)
Where's your favorite thrift store? Aug 14, 2008
Ritzi s Reruns in Hoschton, Georgia near Braselton is Excellent. By Nana Donna. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Luxury homes on high-end tour Aug 12, 2008
Luxury homes on display on high-end tour. Article:Luxury homes on display on high-end tour:/c/a/2008/08/09/REIA126K4A.DTL Article:Luxury homes on display on high-end tour:/c/a/2008/08/09/REIA126K4A.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Sam Williams Beijing Blog: Days 5-7 -- Passing presidents, cheering victories and common people Aug 12, 2008
Rumor was that the Chinese have seeded clouds for rain to clear the "haze. It must have worked! Now for a change of clothes, so we can head to the Coca-Cola hospitality center at the Shangri-La Hotel to watch the U.S. vs. China in men s basketball. Maybe a shot of whiskey will help us dry out! Olympic Green: Today we ll cheer for the U.S. swim team. This morning, Michael Phelps broke a world record to win the gold for 400m individual medley. Interesting that all licensed merchandise for swimming... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
House photos Aug 12, 2008
University of Georgia football memorabilia and hundreds of bulldogs can be found throughout the space. Joey Ivansco / jivansco@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
A forger's masterpieces Aug 12, 2008
Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin, via Reuters President Dmitri Medvedev said that Russian forces had achieved their goals, but there were continued reports of military action in Georgia on Tuesday. In Opinion: More Headlines. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Art for art's sake Aug 10, 2008
Georgia 'pulls out of S Ossetia ... Georgia conflict continues ... Russian jets hit Georgian town. (BBC News -- UK)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Aug 10, 2008
Georgia 'pulls out of S Ossetia ... Georgia 'pulls out of S Ossetia. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Blog of the week: High design, S.F.-style Aug 10, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008. SF Chronicle Submissions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Taunting the bear Aug 10, 2008
The hostilities between Russia and Georgia that erupted on Friday over the breakaway province of South Ossetia look, in retrospect, almost absurdly over-determined. For years, the Russians have claimed that Georgia's president, Mikheil Saakashvili, has been preparing to retake the disputed regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, and have warned that they would use force to block such a bid ... Saakashvili, for his part, describes today's Russia as a belligerent power ruthlessly pressing at its... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Book may boost tourism to Salem, Mass. Aug 9, 2008
Salem hopes novel "The Lace Reader" boosts tourism Savannah, Georgia scored with "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". By DAVID MEHEGANBoston Globe Published on: 08/10/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mom: Cops shot son in the back Aug 8, 2008
Brandy Phillips, 33, moved with her husband, son and daughter in 2007 to Georgia from Cincinnati ... But her 16-year-old son was still adjusting to Georgia ... This story was developed through interviews, and documents obtained through the Georgia Open Records Act of the Marietta Police Department's internal affairs and criminal investigations and the Cobb County Medical Examiner. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Albany Residents Bail Out Their Basements Aug 8, 2008
"It smells," says Georgia ... "Before the police come, the cars are just driving through it, making waves," Georgia tells us ... "They're old sewers," explains Georgia. (FOX23 News, NY)
Pastor convicted of murdering elderly rancher Aug 6, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008. (08-04) 17:51 PDT -- A Stanislaus County jury has convicted a Hickman preacher of first-degree murder in connection with the death four years ago of an 85-year-old rancher. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Preacher Convicted In Murder Of Rancher Aug 5, 2008
Pastor convicted of murdering elderly rancher. Article:Pastor convicted of murdering elderly rancher:/c/a/2008/08/04/BA9A12517B.DTL Article:Pastor convicted of murdering elderly rancher:/c/a/2008/08/04/BA9A12517B.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
THE LONG HAUL: PART III - A funeral and a birth Aug 5, 2008
The story of this hard deployment by soldiers from 36 states, including Florida and Georgia, and of the relationships that held fast across thousands of miles will be told in The Long Haul, a compelling series that begins today and continues online over the following six days. Meet some of the citizen-soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team and the families they'll leave behind. (Florida Times-Union)
Plains, hometown of Jimmy Carter Aug 4, 2008
Georgia travel stories ... The Billy Carter Service Station Museum, in the gas station where he held court for locals and expounded on his views for the news media, is a joint project of several University of Georgia departments, the Plains Better Hometown Association and Billy's widow, Sybil ... Operated by Georgia State Parks, SAM (named for the 19th-century Savannah, Americus, Montgomery line) trains run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays June-December. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dan Hoyle visits Navajo Nation Aug 3, 2008
Dan Hoyle, Special to The Chronicle. Saturday, August 2, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Around the House: Live bigger in a small space Aug 3, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008. ATH came across FurnitureFind. (San Francisco Chronicle)
the Great Wall's "wild side" Aug 3, 2008
More to Great Wall than most tourists see. Article:More to Great Wall than most tourists see:/c/a/2008/08/01/TRP111T9JM.DTL Article:More to Great Wall than most tourists see:/c/a/2008/08/01/TRP111T9JM.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Visiting The Navajo Nation Aug 2, 2008
Dan Hoyle visits Navajo Nation. Article:Dan Hoyle visits Navajo Nation:/c/a/2008/08/01/DDHC11L4LA.DTL Article:Dan Hoyle visits Navajo Nation:/c/a/2008/08/01/DDHC11L4LA.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
GALEN HOLLEY:A mixture of the horrid and the florid in Savannah Aug 2, 2008
A couple of weeks ago I took a tour of Mercer-Williams House in Savannah, Georgia, the house in John Berendt's book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," and the movie by the same name. The most famous - or infamous - resident of Mercer House was Jim Williams, an antiques dealer who in the story shoots his young assistant then dies of a heart-attack shortly after being acquitted. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
No Hero's Quest Jul 31, 2008
Fiction review: 'Ancient Highway' by Bret Lott. Article:Fiction review: 'Ancient Highway' by Bret Lott:/c/a/2008/07/29/DD7C11DV0R.DTL Article:Fiction review: 'Ancient Highway' by Bret Lott:/c/a/2008/07/29/DD7C11DV0R.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
AT TAHOE, WHAT'S INSIDE IS ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE Jul 31, 2008
Fun and nature inspire rooms with comfortable seats, play areas and serene views. Wednesday, July 30, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Plant-balloon business blossoms into vast collection of Lamar Dodd art Jul 31, 2008
The modest lifelong bachelor who sells greenery at a flea market is one of Athens' most successful entrepreneurs and one of the largest donors in University of Georgia history - though his lasting legacy may be in the world of art ... As the years rolled by, his flower business expanded outside Athens to become a Northeast Georgia retailer and wholesaler ... Most of the paintings are by Lamar Dodd, the artist who started the University of Georgia's School of Art and UGA's highly regarded art... (Athens Banner-Herald)
IS PREACHER A KILLER? TINY TOWN TAKES SIDES Jul 30, 2008
Is preacher a killer. Tiny town takes sides. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Save money on U.S., international travel Jul 26, 2008
As an example for a "staycation" or house guests, the Atlanta City Pass ($69 for adults and $49 for youth 3-12) costs about half the price of regular admission to six of Atlanta's top attractions: Georgia Aquarium; New World of Coca-Cola; Zoo Atlanta; Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour; a choice of the Fernbank Museum of Natural History or the Atlanta Botanical Garden; and a choice of the High Museum of Art or the Atlanta History Center ... Atlanta's "MVP" (Most Valuable Package) and the "Georgia... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Trio Charged In Fake Handbags Sale Jul 22, 2008
Three indicted for selling fake handbags. Article:Three indicted for selling fake handbags:/c/a/2008/07/21/BAO411SKAM.DTL Article:Three indicted for selling fake handbags:/c/a/2008/07/21/BAO411SKAM.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 22, 2008
RUSSIA-MONKEYS (Armstrong, Toronto Globe and Mail) -- SUKHUMI, Georgia: From space travelers to post-traumatic stress victims, primates at Abkhazia's research institute follow the fortunes of their rulers. 750. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Around the House: 5 uses for spray paint Jul 20, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008. Rust-Oleum has a product it's calling Universal - with good reason. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Couple turns Olympics passion into work Jul 19, 2008
Their son, Edward Hula III, 22, who's finishing a political science/philosophy degree at Georgia State University, is a staff member. The Hulas he's a New Yorker who grew up in Florida, she's from Montana moved to Atlanta in the 1980s for jobs with CNN. They met when both were working as CNN producers, and saw the coming Atlanta Olympics as a way to capitalize on their interest in the Games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Black Bear Inn Jul 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008. Massive log beams support a cathedral ceiling, and a 34-foot river rock fireplace stretches all the way to the top, complete with a mounted elk. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Kinchafoonee Cowboys to play Sasser Jul 17, 2008
The group has also recorded several albums including their 2005 live performance project, Cowboy Ways: Live at the Georgia Theater 2005. For more information, call (229) 698-4578 or (229) 894-4612. (Albany Herald)
Grayson County pair visitHonolulu for tournament Jul 16, 2008
The tournament was sponsored by Elite Sports International and featured teams from North Carolina, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas as well as Kentucky. The Kentucky team was coached by Thomas Thornton, the head coach at Georgetown College. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Muppets head to D.C. for special homecoming Jul 14, 2008
After the show in Washington, the Muppets will travel to Atlanta, Georgia; Orlando, Florida and five other cities through early 2011. The Smithsonian's experts escort their Muppet treasures by tractor-trailer, tending to them at each stop. (CNN -- Showbiz)
The Paradies Shops Brings New Retail Concepts to Hartsfield-Jackson Jul 13, 2008
As the exclusive Brooks Brothers airport operator, The Paradies Shops will deliver another award-winning design to ATL. Georgia Aquarium The Paradies Shops is extremely pleased to have the opportunity to merge air and sea by bringing the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium, into the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ... Additionally, The Paradies Shops operates several hotel properties and the retail program for the Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium,... (PR Newswire)
Notes: R.E.M. releases new EP Jul 13, 2008
" Camp for seniors touts healthy aging Healthy aging will be the theme at a seniors day camp at Hill Chapel Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. The camp, a joint collaboration between the church and Masters of Social Work students at the University of Georgia, will offer health screenings, educational workshops and nutrition training. In addition, local nonprofit organizations and social service agencies will talk about services available to seniors. There also will be gospel music,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
'On assignment to teach' (8) Jul 7, 2008
From left: Elder Lindeman of Atlanta, Georgia; Elder Bench of Ogden, Utah; Elder Rasmussen of Airdrie, Alberta, Canada; Elder Losser of Salt Lake City, Utah; Elder Zurita of Antofagasta, Chile; Elder Abeyta of Salt Lake City; Elder Hatch of Lacombe, Alberta, Canada; Elder Hull of Syracuse, Utah; Elder Payne of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; and Elder Robison of Richland, Wash. (Jennifer M. Howell/News-Sentinel). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Places To Get Dizzy Jul 6, 2008
Vertigo's' San Francisco locations. Article:'Vertigo's' San Francisco locations:/c/a/2008/07/04/PK4V10P1DV.DTL Article:'Vertigo's' San Francisco locations:/c/a/2008/07/04/PK4V10P1DV.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A glam, glitzy and green Hillsborough mansion Jul 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Yes, Michael and Lisa Rubenstein realize that if all they wanted in life was to go green, they'd live off the grid in a yurt. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New book reveals Augusta a 'mecca' for beach music Jul 3, 2008
Just a few of the bands he named from the Augusta area include The Georgia Prophets with Roy Smith and Billy Scott; The Oxford Nights with Jack and Ben Barnard; The Oxfords; The Soul Seekers; The Blue Notes; The Pallbearers with George Croft; The Celestials and The Red Hots (both with Johnny Hensley); and The Features Four with Sammy O'Banion ... "I always knew it was a music center and knew that the Georgia Prophets and the Swingin' Medallions played every fraternity house. But there were so... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sibling Slayings Could Be Gang Related Jul 1, 2008
Brother-sister slayings could be gang related. Article:Brother-sister slayings could be gang related:/c/a/2008/06/29/BA2B11H7H0. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Garner: Carving for the Lord Jun 30, 2008
He returned to Georgia. After a brief stint with a friend's frame shop he went to work for himself, becoming a general contractor for luxury houses in the northern Atlanta suburbs of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Calif. Insurance Woes Jun 27, 2008
Medical care's state of denial. Article:Medical care's state of denial:/c/a/2008/06/22/MNUK11C28G.DTL Article:Medical care's state of denial:/c/a/2008/06/22/MNUK11C28G.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Ex-contractor finds his love of wood art Jun 25, 2008
" Through his wife of 29 years, Hatala met former University of Georgia art professor Bill Hug, who became his mentor, teacher and adviser. "Dr. Hug is the person who influenced me to pursue wood turning," Hatala said. "In 1990, I was still building houses, but every night, I was working in my basement. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Medical care's state of denial Jun 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008. (06-22) 17:38 PDT -- Doctors are supposed to prescribe tests and treatments that are medically necessary for their patients. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Phone companies off the hook on wiretapping Jun 21, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008. SF Chronicle Submissions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Fit for a queen Jun 21, 2008
In Mr. Dyer's vegetable garden, he grows heirloom tomatoes, several kinds of lettuce and peppers, cantaloupe and watermelon ("for our grandchildren.") When the children visit from Georgia, Maryland, New York, Squirrel Hill and Fox Chapel, they find a few melons to eat and lots to see and do. Previous generations have played basketball in the two-story attic that was once a theater. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New eBay strategy angers small sellers Jun 20, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008. For years, eBay Inc. espoused an egalitarian view that all of its sellers should be treated equally. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Home: Living In Luxury Jun 19, 2008
SOLUTIONS / Turn your home into a luxury resort with a few simple - and inexpensive - finishing touches. Article:SOLUTIONS / Turn your home into a luxury resort with a :/c/a/2008/06/17/HO7210PLPC.DTL Article:SOLUTIONS / Turn your home into a luxury resort with a :/c/a/2008/06/17/HO7210PLPC.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Pat Garrett's sheriff's badge nets $100,000 Jun 17, 2008
Pat Garrett's sheriff's badge nets $100,000. Article:Pat Garrett's sheriff's badge nets $100,000:/c/a/2008/06/16/BAUC11A5JU.DTL Article:Pat Garrett's sheriff's badge nets $100,000:/c/a/2008/06/16/BAUC11A5JU.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Workin' on the railroad... Jun 15, 2008
The goal, Perdue said, is providing Georgia commuters with real alternatives ... He went on to call for innovative and progressive decision-makers, and even admitted that Georgia will need additional resources to solve its transportation crisis ( t-a-x being a four-letter word, at least in Perdue s dictionary) ... The state of Georgia won t be spending more money to meet its critical transportation needs, it will be investing that money to bring dividends for a long time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)