Study: record number of books out last year
NEW YORK - Despite widespread agreement that too many books are in the marketplace, publishers apparently can't help themselves.
Study: record number of books out last year
Unpublished Jack Kerouac play discovered
NEW YORK - An unpublished, three-act play by Jack Kerouac, based on his drunken Beat adventures, has been discovered recently and will be excerpted next month in BestLife magazine.
Study: record number of books out last year
NEW YORK - Despite widespread agreement that too many books are in the marketplace, publishers apparently can't help themselves.
Publishers protest Google's online library project
SAN FRANCISCO - A group of academic publishers is challenging Google Inc.'s plan to scan millions of library books into its Internet search engine index, highlighting fears the ambitious project will violate copyrights and stifle future sales.
Publishers protest Google's online library project
SAN FRANCISCO - A group of academic publishers is challenging Google Inc.'s plan to scan millions of library books into its Internet search engine index, highlighting fears the ambitious project will violate copyrights and stifle future sales.
Publishers protest Google's online library project
Evans' Ward, Raborn make a lethal combo
Maybe you remember that super fans skit on Saturday Night Live with George Wendt, who would drink beer and yell "Da Bears."
Westside sweeps Pike County
It's impossible to describe Westside's sweep of Pike County in the quarterfinals of the Class AA baseball playoffs Tuesday without abusing the last name Hall.
Evans' Ward, Raborn make a lethal combo
Maybe you remember that super fans skit on Saturday Night Live with George Wendt, who would drink beer and yell "Da Bears."
Sosa activated from disabled list by Orioles
BALTIMORE - Sammy Sosa came off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, still angry that some people suspected he feigned a foot injury to miss the Baltimore Orioles' trip to Chicago earlier this month.
Evans' Ward, Raborn make a lethal combo
Season enriches coach's Westside story
Sosa activated from disabled list by Orioles
Sosa activated from disabled list by Orioles
BALTIMORE - Sammy Sosa came off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, still angry that some people suspected he feigned a foot injury to miss the Baltimore Orioles' trip to Chicago earlier this month.
Knights yet again face Game 3
Ricky Beale might not survive the playoff run of his Evans baseball team.
Season enriches coach's Westside story
His physician told him he would leave the hospital in three days.
Knights yet again face Game 3
Ricky Beale might not survive the playoff run of his Evans baseball team.
Westside sweeps Pike County
It's impossible to describe Westside's sweep of Pike County in the quarterfinals of the Class AA baseball playoffs Tuesday without abusing the last name Hall.
Season enriches coach's Westside story
His physician told him he would leave the hospital in three days.
Oops! Drug dogs trained to detect talcum powder
CANBERRA, Australia - Fair warning for all those planning to sneak talcum powder into Australia: The cops will be waiting.
Odds and Ends
FENTON, Mich. - Chris MacIntosh didn't cry when he drove a power drill through his forearm, so it should come as no surprise that he shed no tears over losing a national contest for men of his ilk.
N.Y. sex offenders receiving Medicaid-reimbursed Viagra
ALBANY, N.Y. - Federal officials are scrambling to find a way to plug a legal loophole that allows convicted rapists and other high-risk sex offenders to receive erectile-dysfunction drugs paid for by Medicaid.
Bear wanders into L.A. suburb, takes dip in pool
LOS ANGELES - A 140-pound bear wandered into a suburban neighborhood and took a dip in a swimming pool before being tranquilized and returned to the wild.
Odds and Ends
FENTON, Mich. - Chris MacIntosh didn't cry when he drove a power drill through his forearm, so it should come as no surprise that he shed no tears over losing a national contest for men of his ilk.
N.Y. sex offenders receiving Medicaid-reimbursed Viagra
ALBANY, N.Y. - Federal officials are scrambling to find a way to plug a legal loophole that allows convicted rapists and other high-risk sex offenders to receive erectile-dysfunction drugs paid for by Medicaid.
Oops! Drug dogs trained to detect talcum powder
CANBERRA, Australia - Fair warning for all those planning to sneak talcum powder into Australia: The cops will be waiting.
Bear wanders into L.A. suburb, takes dip in pool
LOS ANGELES - A 140-pound bear wandered into a suburban neighborhood and took a dip in a swimming pool before being tranquilized and returned to the wild.
Odds and Ends
CANBERRA, Australia - Fair warning for all those planning to sneak talcum powder into Australia: The cops will be waiting.
Odds and Ends
CANBERRA, Australia - Fair warning for all those planning to sneak talcum powder into Australia: The cops will be waiting.
Furcal, Giles hope to end slumps
ATLANTA - Given the wacky final two innings Monday in Atlanta's 8-6 win against New York, it was easy to lose sight of the big reasons why the Braves had those eight runs.
Braves continue to slam Glavine
ATLANTA - You've got to wonder why Braves fans booed longtime Atlanta pitcher Tom Glavine as he walked from the Turner Field mound Tuesday night.
Furcal, Giles hope to end slumps
ATLANTA - Given the wacky final two innings Monday in Atlanta's 8-6 win against New York, it was easy to lose sight of the big reasons why the Braves had those eight runs.
Furcal, Giles hope to end slumps
Call goes Braves' way in win
ATLANTA - It went down in the scorebook as an inning-ending, rally-killing double play.
Fed policymakers concerned about energy prices
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve policymakers were concerned about energy prices stoking broader inflation when they met in early May but didn't believe they needed to raise short-term interest rates more aggressively.
Fulcher Hagler is moving up in the downtown
Center means business for college
ATHENS, Ga. - When the Terry College of Business dean arrived at the University of Georgia, he saw opportunity.
Center means business for college
Microsoft is facing deadline to comply in antitrust case
AGY owes county back taxes
AIKEN - AGY Holding Corp., formerly known as Advanced Glassfiber Yarns LLC, owes $2.6 million in back taxes to Aiken County, records show.
Fulcher Hagler is moving up in the downtown
Fulcher Hagler LLP is moving up in the world, seven floors up.
Government running out of surplus milk powder
'Trump University' plans announced
NEW YORK - He's built buildings, written books, married models and starred in a reality TV show. On Monday, Donald Trump announced his latest venture: Trump University.
Simple safeguards could protect personal data
Microsoft is facing deadline to comply in antitrust case
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union has given Microsoft Corp. until the end of the month to comply with its antitrust order or face punitive sanctions, the software producer and an EU official said Monday.
Simple safeguards could protect personal data
NEW YORK - Stealing Social Security numbers and other sensitive data isn't always a cloak-and-dagger, ultra-sophisticated operation: It's often a low-tech job made easier by carelessness and flimsy safeguards.
Government running out of surplus milk powder
WASHINGTON - The government is projected to run out of surplus nonfat milk powder later this year, which is a good sign for dairy farmers but will cut into food aid programs for the poor.
Sales and prices of existing homes hit all-time highs
WASHINGTON - Existing homes were sold in April at the fastest pace in history as the nation's red-hot housing market just kept getting hotter.
Senators push for repeal of alternative minimum tax
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers have been building temporary dams to hold back the alternative minimum tax. Now, a bipartisan group of senators wants to eliminate the levy, originally aimed at wealthy tax dodgers, before it rushes into the middle class.
Apple news spurs tech rally
NEW YORK - Surging technology shares prompted more buying on Wall Street on Monday as investors welcomed analysts' upgrades and Apple Computer Inc.'s reported talks to use Intel Corp. chips in its computers.
AGY owes county back taxes
AIKEN - AGY Holding Corp., formerly known as Advanced Glassfiber Yarns LLC, owes $2.6 million in back taxes to Aiken County, records show.
Sales and prices of existing homes hit all-time highs
Apple news spurs tech rally
NEW YORK - Surging technology shares prompted more buying on Wall Street on Monday as investors welcomed analysts' upgrades and Apple Computer Inc.'s reported talks to use Intel Corp. chips in its computers.
Senators push for repeal of alternative minimum tax
Center means business for college
ATHENS, Ga. - When the Terry College of Business dean arrived at the University of Georgia, he saw opportunity.
Fed policymakers concerned about energy prices
Microsoft to add aerial, satellite photos to search
'Trump University' plans announced
NEW YORK - He's built buildings, written books, married models and starred in a reality TV show. On Monday, Donald Trump announced his latest venture: Trump University.
Fed policymakers concerned about energy prices
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve policymakers were concerned about energy prices stoking broader inflation when they met in early May but didn't believe they needed to raise short-term interest rates more aggressively.
Microsoft to add aerial, satellite photos to search
SEATTLE - Seeking an edge on Google Inc. in localized online search, Microsoft Corp. previewed on Monday a layered, geo-mapping service featuring aerial photographs and satellite images that it promised for later this year.
Simple safeguards could protect personal data
NEW YORK - Stealing Social Security numbers and other sensitive data isn't always a cloak-and-dagger, ultra-sophisticated operation: It's often a low-tech job made easier by carelessness and flimsy safeguards.
Fulcher Hagler is moving up in the downtown
Fulcher Hagler LLP is moving up in the world, seven floors up.
Microsoft to add aerial, satellite photos to search
SEATTLE - Seeking an edge on Google Inc. in localized online search, Microsoft Corp. previewed on Monday a layered, geo-mapping service featuring aerial photographs and satellite images that it promised for later this year.
Sales and prices of existing homes hit all-time highs
WASHINGTON - Existing homes were sold in April at the fastest pace in history as the nation's red-hot housing market just kept getting hotter.
'Trump University' plans announced
Senators push for repeal of alternative minimum tax
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers have been building temporary dams to hold back the alternative minimum tax. Now, a bipartisan group of senators wants to eliminate the levy, originally aimed at wealthy tax dodgers, before it rushes into the middle class.
Microsoft is facing deadline to comply in antitrust case
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union has given Microsoft Corp. until the end of the month to comply with its antitrust order or face punitive sanctions, the software producer and an EU official said Monday.
Government running out of surplus milk powder
WASHINGTON - The government is projected to run out of surplus nonfat milk powder later this year, which is a good sign for dairy farmers but will cut into food aid programs for the poor.
Banks notify more than 100,000 customers of theft
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - More than 100,000 customers of Charlotte-based banks Wachovia Corp. and Bank of America Corp. have been notified of the theft of their financial records by bank employees.
Woods' game has influence on Shell
Being normal or obese is all in the measuring
In spite of one study that says those who are a bit overweight might live longer than those who are "normal weight," you still need to know where you stand - are you within your healthy weight range, overweight or obese? What that now-famous study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association failed to discuss was quality-of-life issues, including any diseases you might be living with during this longer life span. That's why it's critical to know your weight status. Many of us believe we can simply look in the mirror or jump on a scale, but that's just not the case.
Dismaying compromise
So who comes out ahead on the U.S. Senate's "historic" filibuster compromise? President Bush is promised the full Senate's up-or-down vote on only three of his filibustered federal appeal court nominees.
A TAD more improvement
It sounds too good to be true: a community raising millions of dollars in new revenues to upgrade blighted neighborhoods without raising taxes.
Champions again
Successful athletes will tell you it's always tougher to stay at the top than to get there. Hence, it follows that the only achievement harder than winning a coveted championship is to defend it successfully.
A TAD more improvement
It sounds too good to be true: a community raising millions of dollars in new revenues to upgrade blighted neighborhoods without raising taxes.
Karzai's temper tantrum
On the eve of his visit with President Bush in Washington, the usually affable Afghanistan president, Hamid Karzai, suddenly threw a temper tantrum over U.S. military operations in his country and the treatment of prisoners.
Dean is a DNC bust
Howard Dean is turning out to be the kind of Democratic National Committee chairman that Republicans hoped he would be.
Champions again
Successful athletes will tell you it's always tougher to stay at the top than to get there. Hence, it follows that the only achievement harder than winning a coveted championship is to defend it successfully.
Karzai's temper tantrum
On the eve of his visit with President Bush in Washington, the usually affable Afghanistan president, Hamid Karzai, suddenly threw a temper tantrum over U.S. military operations in his country and the treatment of prisoners.
Dismaying compromise
So who comes out ahead on the U.S. Senate's "historic" filibuster compromise? President Bush is promised the full Senate's up-or-down vote on only three of his filibustered federal appeal court nominees.
Leno testifies Jackson's accuser was suspicious
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno testified Tuesday that the boy who is now accusing Michael Jackson of molestation was "overly effusive" and sounded suspicious in phone calls to him, but never asked for money.
People in the News
LOS ANGELES - A Carl's Jr. commercial starring a scantily clad Paris Hilton frolicking with a water hose is too hot for a media watchdog group.
Leno testifies Jackson's accuser was suspicious
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno testified Tuesday that the boy who is now accusing Michael Jackson of molestation was "overly effusive" and sounded suspicious in phone calls to him, but never asked for money.
Report: Singer's cancer may postpone baby plans
MELBOURNE, Australia - Kylie Minogue's cancer treatment may force her and boyfriend Olivier Martinez to postpone plans to have a baby, New Idea magazine reported.
People in the News
LOS ANGELES - A Carl's Jr. commercial starring a scantily clad Paris Hilton frolicking with a water hose is too hot for a media watchdog group.
Paltrow named new face of Estee Lauder cosmetics
NEW YORK - Perhaps looking to capitalize on that "new mom" glow, Estee Lauder has named Gwyneth Paltrow as one of the faces of the makeup and fragrance brand.
People in the News
BANGKOK, Thailand - Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova has returned to Thailand to thank doctors and nurses who helped her recover from serious injuries sustained when the tsunami struck the resort island of Phuket.
People in the News
BANGKOK, Thailand - Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova has returned to Thailand to thank doctors and nurses who helped her recover from serious injuries sustained when the tsunami struck the resort island of Phuket.
The top five list
The top five list in entertainment.
Beginners fishing for help can cook by the book
Not even a good book can ensure total success the first time the new cook grabs a wet fish, but it can help. Plenty of illustrations can prepare the way, too, and the best reward is the wonderful taste when a recipe comes out just right.
Beginners fishing for help can cook by the book
Try crostini with peaches and blue cheese recipe
CONCORD, N.H. - Jeremy Jackson has done it again. Trouble is, I can't decide whether that's good.
Try crostini with peaches and blue cheese recipe
Make this Pork with pesto dish in a jiffy
This is an ideal dish for those free-and-easy days when last-minute entertaining is one of the fair weather pleasures. The ingredients are a well-chosen handful, preparation is simple and the cook should have the main course on the table in about 20 minutes.
Beginners fishing for help can cook by the book
Not even a good book can ensure total success the first time the new cook grabs a wet fish, but it can help. Plenty of illustrations can prepare the way, too, and the best reward is the wonderful taste when a recipe comes out just right.
Make this Pork with pesto dish in a jiffy
This is an ideal dish for those free-and-easy days when last-minute entertaining is one of the fair weather pleasures. The ingredients are a well-chosen handful, preparation is simple and the cook should have the main course on the table in about 20 minutes.
Chicken with ethnic flair is a delicious meal
One of the secrets of successfully paring recipes down to a few healthy basics is to focus on flavor, to make the finished dishes so tasty no one will feel they're missing out on anything.
Small bites
Coincidences enliven daily life. Consider these three new, very different food books that happen to be lined up currently on bookstore shelves:
Try crostini with peaches and blue cheese recipe
CONCORD, N.H. - Jeremy Jackson has done it again. Trouble is, I can't decide whether that's good.
Small bites
Coincidences enliven daily life. Consider these three new, very different food books that happen to be lined up currently on bookstore shelves:
Make this Pork with pesto dish in a jiffy
Ga. Tech prepares for postseason
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's postseason dress rehearsal starts today at The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Sorenstam must work for next win
The challenges keep coming for Annika Sorenstam. She also seems to meet every one.
Sorenstam must work for next win
Women's tour on cusp of teenage takeover
Golf: Garcia rings stock exchange bell
NEW YORK - Sergio Garcia had a little business to take care of on Wall Street before heading home for a two-week vacation.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events in the world of golf:
Women's tour on cusp of teenage takeover
ATLANTA - There were no champagne toasts last Sunday after Paula Creamer won the Sybase Classic in New Rochelle, N.Y. At 18, she's not old enough to drink alcohol, rent a car or sit with the high rollers in a casino.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events in the world of golf:
Sorenstam must work for next win
The challenges keep coming for Annika Sorenstam. She also seems to meet every one.
Women's tour on cusp of teenage takeover
ATLANTA - There were no champagne toasts last Sunday after Paula Creamer won the Sybase Classic in New Rochelle, N.Y. At 18, she's not old enough to drink alcohol, rent a car or sit with the high rollers in a casino.
NHL labor talks to begin Wednesday
NEW YORK - Hoping to build off momentum from last week, the NHL and the players' association will resume labor talks Wednesday and Thursday in Chicago, back in a smaller-group format and without their respective leaders.
Dessert is summertime twist on Italian classic
Whether you stop by a strawberry farm and pick your own, purchase them from a corner stand or make a Saturday trip to the farmers market, there are many ways to enjoy fresh strawberries.
Dessert is summertime twist on Italian classic
Whether you stop by a strawberry farm and pick your own, purchase them from a corner stand or make a Saturday trip to the farmers market, there are many ways to enjoy fresh strawberries.
Dessert is summertime twist on Italian classic
Adoring dogs make us aim to be better humans
Our family dog celebrated his first birthday last week, so I guess he's 7.
Walker's attorney asks for mistrial
Before a word of testimony was uttered today, state Sen. Charles Walker's attorney asked for a mistrial because he said Mr. Walker does not have a jury of his peers.
Beaten man taken to hospital
Richmond County sheriff's deputies are investigating the severe beating of a 23-year-old Augusta man this morning.
Remember what we're fighting for
Tracy Williams Jr.'s letter in the May 17 Chronicle ("War in Iraq causes rifts here, abroad") clearly indicates that he is devoid of knowledge of military strategy.Thomas L. Lamb, Augusta
Hospital staff cares genuinely
Senate shows two faces on bankruptcy
Hospital staff cares genuinely
My family and I would like to publicly thank Wal-ton Rehabilitation Hospital for the quality of care my husband received during his recent stay there.Nancy Schriner, Sylvania
Preserve Senate's filibuster
I hope all moderate voices in Aiken pay close attention to what happens in the U.S. Senate this week.Andrew Moyer, Aiken, S.C.
Senate shows two faces on bankruptcy
In March, the U.S. Senate passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Act, which will become effective later this year. Lee Ringler, Augusta
Get fire chief with sense, not degree
I'd like to jump in on this fire chief business. So now a person must have a college degree. Where did these clowns come up with that idea?Arnold J. Throckmorton, Hephzibah
Hospital staff cares genuinely
My family and I would like to publicly thank Wal-ton Rehabilitation Hospital for the quality of care my husband received during his recent stay there.Nancy Schriner, Sylvania
Remember what we're fighting for
Countless moral compasses confuse
The abortion industry was born of lies and thrives on lies, as demonstrated by Planned Parenthood's fraudulent claims of focusing on prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Paul W. Rosenthal, Martinez
Get fire chief with sense, not degree
Get fire chief with sense, not degree
I'd like to jump in on this fire chief business. So now a person must have a college degree. Where did these clowns come up with that idea?Arnold J. Throckmorton, Hephzibah
Preserve Senate's filibuster
I hope all moderate voices in Aiken pay close attention to what happens in the U.S. Senate this week.Andrew Moyer, Aiken, S.C.
Senate shows two faces on bankruptcy
In March, the U.S. Senate passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Act, which will become effective later this year. Lee Ringler, Augusta
Remember what we're fighting for
Tracy Williams Jr.'s letter in the May 17 Chronicle ("War in Iraq causes rifts here, abroad") clearly indicates that he is devoid of knowledge of military strategy.Thomas L. Lamb, Augusta
'Chronicle' locksteps with liberals
The May 4 editorial "Abu Ghraib's Cover Girl," slamming Pfc. Lynndie England, was disappointing, and it demonstrates that The Augusta Chronicle has become, as Prof. Walter Williams so aptly put it, "a useful idiot for the liberal agenda."Allen W. Johnson, Augusta
Internet infection holds computer files hostage
Some air travelers head to the gym
Icing down patients can avoid brain damage
Health and fitness calendar
The health and fitness calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information to Health Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Internet infection holds computer files hostage
WASHINGTON - The latest threat to computer users doesn't destroy data or steal passwords - it locks up a person's electronic documents, effectively holding them hostage, and demands $200 over the Internet to get them back.
Living briefs
Though another season of The Apprentice has ended, Donald Trump is still with us, too. ABC's Trump Unauthorized traces his rise to even greater fortune and fame than achieved by his father, setbacks in his personal and business lives, and his speedy comeback. Check out The Donald in Trump Unauthorized at 9 on WJBF (Channel 6).
Internet infection holds computer files hostage
WASHINGTON - The latest threat to computer users doesn't destroy data or steal passwords - it locks up a person's electronic documents, effectively holding them hostage, and demands $200 over the Internet to get them back.
Icing down patients can avoid brain damage
WASHINGTON - For 24 hours, Hamilton Loeb lay unconscious inside a cold blue suit that put his brain on ice.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. Call the service agencies for information. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. Call the service agencies for information. To list your activity, write to Seniors Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Memorials let towns pay tribute to fallen troops
A veteran of three wars - World War II, Korea and Vietnam - Augusta resident Jesse Murga has made sure to spend some time visiting the monuments that memorialize his fallen comrades.
Living briefs
The new American Idol will be crowned tonight. That means, among other things, that television's May "sweeps" are ending, and Thursday you can catch up on plenty of shows that you might have missed the first time they were on. Catch the final at 8 on Fox (WFXG, Channel 54).
Some air travelers head to the gym
CHICAGO - When Harvey "Chip" Reed has a few hours to kill between flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, he doesn't wander aimlessly or fill up on fast food. He works out.
Some air travelers head to the gym
CHICAGO - When Harvey "Chip" Reed has a few hours to kill between flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, he doesn't wander aimlessly or fill up on fast food. He works out.
Icing down patients can avoid brain damage
WASHINGTON - For 24 hours, Hamilton Loeb lay unconscious inside a cold blue suit that put his brain on ice.
Health and fitness calendar
The health and fitness calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures. Send information to Health Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Ferguson era begins for Lynx
As new Augusta Lynx coach Bob Ferguson says, there are two ways to coach:
Ferguson era begins for Lynx
As new Augusta Lynx coach Bob Ferguson says, there are two ways to coach:
Future of gambling boat uncertain
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A new gambling boat has drifted into town as the Millionaire's Casino continues to flounder on River Street.
Class assists parents, children
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Last year, when Janet Scott tried to teach her 16-year-old daughter, Jasmine, to drive, the experience was aggravating.
Kid of the Day
Harris Carter is today's Kid of the Day.
Railroad reveals formula in Graniteville settlement
COLUMBIA - Railroad owner Norfolk Southern would pay a family of five that was evacuated for nearly two weeks during one of the nation's deadliest chemical spills at least $15,000 for inconvenience and minor injuries under a preliminary class-action settlement filed late Monday in federal court.
OK'd budget to come up short
Columbia County school officials approved an unbalanced budget Tuesday night that might put the system about $2.7 million in the hole.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Two of four Georgia bases tapped for closure by the Pentagon will be visited by federal commissioners Wednesday.
Perdue looks at partisan judicial races
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue said Monday that he could see himself supporting a constitutional amendment to turn future Georgia judicial elections into partisan contests because of the increasingly political nature of such races.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Two of four Georgia bases tapped for closure by the Pentagon will be visited by federal commissioners Wednesday.
State superintendent says progress is being made
ATLANTA - The state Department of Education has begun to win back much of the trust destroyed after the fall of former Superintendent Linda Schrenko, who is awaiting trial on federal charges, her successor said Monday.
Majority to move up a grade
A majority of Columbia County's third- and fifth-graders passed standardized tests required for promotion to the next grade, Superintendent Tommy Price announced Tuesday.
Seniors' choices create big bill
The weatherman is predicting mostly sunny skies today and Wednesday for six outdoor graduations in Richmond County, but the long-term forecast calls for stormy debates over the location of next year's ceremonies.
Jury selection finished
It took almost 12 hours, but a jury was finally selected Monday for state Sen. Charles Walker's highly anticipated trial in U.S. District Court in Augusta.
Damages were not caused by tornado
National Weather Service officials determined Monday that wind damage in Evans from a Friday afternoon thunderstorm was not the result of a tornado.
Kid of the Day
Johnmichael Cobb is today's Kid of the Day.
OK'd budget to come up short
Columbia County school officials approved an unbalanced budget Tuesday night that might put the system about $2.7 million in the hole.
News you can use
Activities and entertainment events scheduled for this week include:
Old hospital building will house crisis unit
An Augusta mental health center will run a crisis stabilization unit in the former Georgia Regional Hospital building, despite some reservations expressed by its physicians.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Across the area
A fifth-grader's bloody attack on a teacher's assistant in Richmond County last month will result in a year of Alternative School for the boy, according to a tribunal report released Tuesday.
Aiken OKs annexation of 20 acres
AIKEN - Aiken City Council members approved annexing 20 acres of property into the city Monday night, but they agreed to safeguards requested by residents of a nearby subdivision who sought to protect their neighborhood from new development.
Class assists parents, children
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Last year, when Janet Scott tried to teach her 16-year-old daughter, Jasmine, to drive, the experience was aggravating.
Georgia pupil heads to National Spelling Bee
NAHUNTA, Ga. - If you can name it, James Clark can probably spell it.
Two dead after four-hour standoff
HARLEM - Two people are dead after a Grovetown man shot his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself.
Woman charged in man's stabbing
A woman who was put on probation after breaking into her ex-boyfriend's house and torching a car in 2003 was jailed again Tuesday, charged with stabbing her ex-boyfriend, officials said.
Experts discuss jury makeup in Walker trial
The majority of the federal jurors entrusted with finding the truth about the allegations against state Sen. Charles Walker are white, the public learned Tuesday morning.
Officials to tour school
ATHENS, Ga. - Members of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission will visit the Navy Supply Corps School today as part of a fact-finding mission to assess whether the Prince Avenue facility should close.
Kid of the Day
Harris Carter is today's Kid of the Day.
Damages were not caused by tornado
National Weather Service officials determined Monday that wind damage in Evans from a Friday afternoon thunderstorm was not the result of a tornado.
Perdue looks at partisan judicial races
Perdue looks at partisan judicial races
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue said Monday that he could see himself supporting a constitutional amendment to turn future Georgia judicial elections into partisan contests because of the increasingly political nature of such races.
Across South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH - Five people died during the first of two back-to-back biker rallies in Myrtle Beach.
State superintendent says progress is being made
Old hospital building will house crisis unit
An Augusta mental health center will run a crisis stabilization unit in the former Georgia Regional Hospital building, despite some reservations expressed by its physicians.
Across the region
ATLANTA - Despite demands by a civil rights group that a county prosecutor reopen the case of a jailed man who died after he was stunned with a Taser, the district attorney said Tuesday he is not likely to reopen the case.
Future of gambling boat uncertain
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A new gambling boat has drifted into town as the Millionaire's Casino continues to flounder on River Street.
Damages were not caused by tornado
Board tells monitors to stop watching drivers
News you can use
Evenings in the Appleby Garden will be held at 8 p.m. at Appleby Library's garden, 2260 Walton Way. Peter Fletcher will be the featured performer Tuesday. The concerts are free. For more information, call 736-6244.
Future of gambling boat uncertain
Extra weight brings higher risks for men
To the many health problems that come with packing on the pounds, men can add another: prostate cancer.
Class assists parents, children
Jury selection finished
It took almost 12 hours, but a jury was finally selected Monday for state Sen. Charles Walker's highly anticipated trial in U.S. District Court in Augusta.
Many fail advancement tests
In the first year that Georgia's fifth-graders were required to pass math and reading tests for promotion, 21.6 percent of Richmond County pupils failed the math portion and 16.5 percent flopped on the reading test, school officials said.
Sorority tutors pupils as part of program
Some see no need for arena
Several members of the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority don't want the public to support a $60 million general obligation bond for construction of a new entertainment and sports arena at the Regency Mall site.
Seniors' choices create big bill
Jurors hear two sides of Walker
Both sides agreed Tuesday that state Sen. Charles Walker is a wealthy man who didn't need to steal anything from anyone.
Old hospital building will house crisis unit
Majority to move up a grade
A majority of Columbia County's third- and fifth-graders passed standardized tests required for promotion to the next grade, Superintendent Tommy Price announced Tuesday.
Jurors hear two sides of Walker
Both sides agreed Tuesday that state Sen. Charles Walker is a wealthy man who didn't need to steal anything from anyone.
Railroad reveals formula in Graniteville settlement
Many fail advancement tests
In the first year that Georgia's fifth-graders were required to pass math and reading tests for promotion, 21.6 percent of Richmond County pupils failed the math portion and 16.5 percent flopped on the reading test, school officials said.
Seniors' choices create big bill
The weatherman is predicting mostly sunny skies today and Wednesday for six outdoor graduations in Richmond County, but the long-term forecast calls for stormy debates over the location of next year's ceremonies.
Aiken OKs annexation of 20 acres
State superintendent says progress is being made
ATLANTA - The state Department of Education has begun to win back much of the trust destroyed after the fall of former Superintendent Linda Schrenko, who is awaiting trial on federal charges, her successor said Monday.
Walker's attorney asks for mistrial
Before a word of testimony was uttered today, state Sen. Charles Walker's attorney asked for a mistrial because he said Mr. Walker does not have a jury of his peers.
Board tells monitors to stop watching drivers
Bus monitors should keep their eyes on the children and off the drivers.
Across the area
AIKEN - An Aiken man was hospitalized after being shot in the neck early Monday, police said.
Aiken OKs annexation of 20 acres
AIKEN - Aiken City Council members approved annexing 20 acres of property into the city Monday night, but they agreed to safeguards requested by residents of a nearby subdivision who sought to protect their neighborhood from new development.
Sorority tutors pupils as part of program
Eleven-year-old Malcom Johnson responded quickly when asked about his future.
News you can use
Evenings in the Appleby Garden will be held at 8 p.m. at Appleby Library's garden, 2260 Walton Way. Peter Fletcher will be the featured performer Tuesday. The concerts are free. For more information, call 736-6244.
Across the area
AIKEN - An Aiken man was hospitalized after being shot in the neck early Monday, police said.
Kid of the Day
Johnmichael Cobb is today's Kid of the Day.
Board tells monitors to stop watching drivers
Bus monitors should keep their eyes on the children and off the drivers.
Railroad reveals formula in Graniteville settlement
COLUMBIA - Railroad owner Norfolk Southern would pay a family of five that was evacuated for nearly two weeks during one of the nation's deadliest chemical spills at least $15,000 for inconvenience and minor injuries under a preliminary class-action settlement filed late Monday in federal court.
Experts discuss jury makeup in Walker trial
Across the area
A fifth-grader's bloody attack on a teacher's assistant in Richmond County last month will result in a year of Alternative School for the boy, according to a tribunal report released Tuesday.
Two dead after four-hour standoff
HARLEM - Two people are dead after a Grovetown man shot his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself.
Walker's attorney asks for mistrial
Experts discuss jury makeup in Walker trial
The majority of the federal jurors entrusted with finding the truth about the allegations against state Sen. Charles Walker are white, the public learned Tuesday morning.
Officials to tour school
ATHENS, Ga. - Members of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission will visit the Navy Supply Corps School today as part of a fact-finding mission to assess whether the Prince Avenue facility should close.
Jurors hear two sides of Walker
Sorority tutors pupils as part of program
Eleven-year-old Malcom Johnson responded quickly when asked about his future.
Georgia pupil heads to National Spelling Bee
Extra weight brings higher risks for men
Extra weight brings higher risks for men
To the many health problems that come with packing on the pounds, men can add another: prostate cancer.
Two dead after four-hour standoff
Across the region
ATLANTA - Despite demands by a civil rights group that a county prosecutor reopen the case of a jailed man who died after he was stunned with a Taser, the district attorney said Tuesday he is not likely to reopen the case.
Georgia pupil heads to National Spelling Bee
NAHUNTA, Ga. - If you can name it, James Clark can probably spell it.
Coach might be missing Lynx
Any convening of commonly bonded sports fans is a lot like the political kind - they come to hear what they want to hear.
Coach might be missing Lynx
Any convening of commonly bonded sports fans is a lot like the political kind - they come to hear what they want to hear.
At the Movies: 'Madagascar'
"Make it fresh," Alex the Lion advises his best buddy, Marty the Zebra, when trying to entertain crowds at the Central Park Zoo.
At the Movies: 'Madagascar'
"Make it fresh," Alex the Lion advises his best buddy, Marty the Zebra, when trying to entertain crowds at the Central Park Zoo.
Opera highlights this year's Spoleto Festival USA
Opera highlights this year's Spoleto Festival USA
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Even at a cultural event with a reputation for opera, this season's Spoleto Festival USA could be considered the year of the opera.
Opera highlights this year's Spoleto Festival USA
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Even at a cultural event with a reputation for opera, this season's Spoleto Festival USA could be considered the year of the opera.
Cheeks and Iverson glad to be back together
'Mr. Sonic' hasn't had time to consider a return
'Mr. Sonic' hasn't had time to consider a return
SEATTLE - Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan couldn't say Monday if he'll return next season, simply because he hasn't had time to consider the question.
Cheeks and Iverson glad to be back together
PHILADELPHIA - Maurice Cheeks got his dream job. Allen Iverson has the coach he always wanted.
'Mr. Sonic' hasn't had time to consider a return
SEATTLE - Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan couldn't say Monday if he'll return next season, simply because he hasn't had time to consider the question.
Cheeks and Iverson glad to be back together
PHILADELPHIA - Maurice Cheeks got his dream job. Allen Iverson has the coach he always wanted.
Patriots bring back Troy Brown
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Mrs. Frances W. Williams (APPLING, Ga.)
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Mr. Lee Allan Curd (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
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Mr. Yi Kye Son (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mrs. Lillie Wynn (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mr. Robert E. Hutton (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mrs. Doris Elam (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Audrey Fitts Morell (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances W. Williams (APPLING, Ga.)
Mrs. Annie Grandstaff (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Denise Hentchey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Marvin C. Morgan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances G. Josey (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Mrs. Annie Grandstaff (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Overn Anderson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James Wilber, Jr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Samuel McCain (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Jean McClain Gunter (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. George W. Taylor (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.)
Mr. Jack D. Brannon (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mrs. Australia Speed (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Channell (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Mr. Robbie F. Kearse (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. James A. Cooper (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Essie Boyd (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mrs. Virginia M. O'Brien (EVANS, Ga.)
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Andre Agassi at crossroads in career
Overtime
John Bowen was named the new head football coach for Hephzibah High School by the Richmond County Public School System on Monday.
Overtime
In Greensboro, S.C., the Greensboro Grasshoppers scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 5-4 comeback victory over the Augusta GreenJackets on Tuesday afternoon.
Overtime
In Greensboro, S.C., the Greensboro Grasshoppers scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 5-4 comeback victory over the Augusta GreenJackets on Tuesday afternoon.
Sharapova reaches second round at Open
PARIS - Maria Sharapova savored her first-round triumph at the French Open on Tuesday even though she struggled throughout the match.
Andre Agassi at crossroads in career
PARIS - His back rigid, his feet shuffling in stutter steps, his face contorted from a burning pain down his leg, Andre Agassi arrived at a crisis in his career.
Overtime
John Bowen was named the new head football coach for Hephzibah High School by the Richmond County Public School System on Monday.
Andre Agassi at crossroads in career
PARIS - His back rigid, his feet shuffling in stutter steps, his face contorted from a burning pain down his leg, Andre Agassi arrived at a crisis in his career.
Patriots bring back Troy Brown
BOSTON - Two-way Troy is coming back for a 12th season with the New England Patriots.
Patriots bring back Troy Brown
BOSTON - Two-way Troy is coming back for a 12th season with the New England Patriots.
Ratings for basic cable networks
Rankings for the top 15 programs on basic cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 16-22. Each ratings point represents 1,096,000 households. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses.
TV's big stories need more than an hour to tell
The history of episodic television is told, for the most part, in convenient hour and half-hour chunks. The stories are spawned, explored and wrapped up neatly in the short period between the opening and ending credits - most of the time.
What's in store for the women of Wisteria Lane?
NEW YORK - The desperate divas of Wisteria Lane have brought their first season to a smashing close. So what's in store for Year Two for ABC's hit melodrama from the 'burbs?
'Jeopardy!' ace to star in new game show
Three season finales top 30 millions viewers
NEW YORK - In a positive sign for network television as its traditional season nears its end, three scripted series drew more than 30 million viewers in the past week, according to Nielsen Media Research.
TV's big stories need more than an hour to tell
Jenny McCarthy risks being 'Bad Girl'
LOS ANGELES - Jenny McCarthy was risque even at age 6. Grinning broadly during a recent interview, she recounts how she cracked up the mothers waiting to pick up their kids at her kindergarten with a slightly off-color joke aimed at her teacher.
What's in store for the women of Wisteria Lane?
What's in store for the women of Wisteria Lane?
NEW YORK - The desperate divas of Wisteria Lane have brought their first season to a smashing close. So what's in store for Year Two for ABC's hit melodrama from the 'burbs?
TV's big stories need more than an hour to tell
The history of episodic television is told, for the most part, in convenient hour and half-hour chunks. The stories are spawned, explored and wrapped up neatly in the short period between the opening and ending credits - most of the time.
'Sopranos' star to join cast of 'Law & Order'
NEW YORK - Annabella Sciorra is the latest "Sopranos" star to cross police lines to "Law & Order."
'Jeopardy!' ace to star in new game show
NEW YORK - More than pride, a cottage industry may be at stake when "Jeopardy!" ace Ken Jennings takes on two challengers in the game show's $2 million challenge that airs this week.
'Jeopardy!' ace to star in new game show
NEW YORK - More than pride, a cottage industry may be at stake when "Jeopardy!" ace Ken Jennings takes on two challengers in the game show's $2 million challenge that airs this week.
Leno testifies Jackson's accuser was suspicious
Bulldog on base
Former Georgia and NFL quarterback Eric Zeier (right) high fives Gaige Smelser, 11, of Grovetown, at a Fort Gordon football clinic.
Bulldog on base
Former Georgia and NFL quarterback Eric Zeier (right) high fives Gaige Smelser, 11, of Grovetown, at a Fort Gordon football clinic.
Gamecocks head to SEC tournament
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Sure, it was last place and overmatched Kentucky. But don't tell South Carolina its three-game sweep of the Wildcats this past weekend wasn't exactly what it needed heading to the Southeastern Conference tournament this week.
Gamecocks head to SEC tournament
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Sure, it was last place and overmatched Kentucky. But don't tell South Carolina its three-game sweep of the Wildcats this past weekend wasn't exactly what it needed heading to the Southeastern Conference tournament this week.
Gamecocks head to SEC tournament
Woods' game has influence on Shell
It's no coincidence that Regions Cup golfer Ryan Shell swings like Tiger Woods.
Woods' game has influence on Shell
It's no coincidence that Regions Cup golfer Ryan Shell swings like Tiger Woods.
Xtreme calendar
TASSEL TURN: Celebrate graduation with these Richmond County schools: the Academy of Richmond County, Butler and Josey have their high school ceremonies at 7:30 p.m., while Cross Creek begins its pomp and circumstance at 9 a.m. All graduations will be at each school's stadium. In the event of inclement weather, the celebrations will take place in the gym.
Board is chance to share opinions, reach peers
They get put into a room with pizza and drinks and are asked to start the process of creating Xtreme, a newspaper section that teens across the area can relate to, find a voice in and are informed by.
Xtreme calendar
TASSEL TURN: Celebrate graduation with these Richmond County schools: the Academy of Richmond County, Butler and Josey have their high school ceremonies at 7:30 p.m., while Cross Creek begins its pomp and circumstance at 9 a.m. All graduations will be at each school's stadium. In the event of inclement weather, the celebrations will take place in the gym.
Question of the week
Should you walk at graduation if you haven't earned your final credits?
Let mom know son is amazing
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: My boyfriend is amazing. He loves me and does (everything) for me. His mom seems to have a problem with that.
Question of the week
Should you walk at graduation if you haven't earned your final credits?
Prom pics
Seniors Derrick Thurmond and Michelle Callaham attend Strom Thurmond High School's "Red Carpet Affair" on April 16.
Let mom know son is amazing
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: My boyfriend is amazing. He loves me and does (everything) for me. His mom seems to have a problem with that.
Board is chance to share opinions, reach peers
They get put into a room with pizza and drinks and are asked to start the process of creating Xtreme, a newspaper section that teens across the area can relate to, find a voice in and are informed by.
Prom pics
Seniors Derrick Thurmond and Michelle Callaham attend Strom Thurmond High School's "Red Carpet Affair" on April 16.
Board is chance to share opinions, reach peers
N.Y. sex offenders receiving Medicaid-reimbursed Viagra
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