Who's the old guy in my mirror?
Burke County estate to go on auction block
Telecommuting can help small companies
NEW YORK - The arrival of flu season can decimate the ranks of already thinly staffed small companies. But some advance planning and taking advantage of technology can help lessen the impact when several employees are out at once.
Developments ready to get started in '06
Telecommuting can help small companies
Microsoft to stop developing media software for Macs
SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. will stop developing a version of its Windows Media Player for Apple Computer Inc.'s Macs, and will instead offer free technology that lets people play Windows Media files using Apple's own software.
Developments ready to get started in '06
Several major developments under way in Columbia County are expected to bring the area new places to shop, eat, work and live.
Kerkorian wants GM dividend cut in half
Rising prices boost search for gold
DENVER - From offices in a downtown skyscraper overlooking the snowcapped Rockies, Newmont Mining Corp. is intensifying a global hunt for the next mother lode of gold.
Telecommuting can help small companies
NEW YORK - The arrival of flu season can decimate the ranks of already thinly staffed small companies. But some advance planning and taking advantage of technology can help lessen the impact when several employees are out at once.
Burke County estate to go on auction block
Sure, a mere $100,000 will get you into the auction. But it'll likely take millions to earn the prize.
Kerkorian wants GM dividend cut in half
NEW YORK - One of General Motors Corp.'s biggest investors proposed something this week that came as a shock to many in these times when greed often rules: He's willing to give up guaranteed cash for the sake of trying to put the struggling company's business back on track.
Developments ready to get started in '06
Several major developments under way in Columbia County are expected to bring the area new places to shop, eat, work and live.
Microsoft to stop developing media software for Macs
Burke County estate to go on auction block
Sure, a mere $100,000 will get you into the auction. But it'll likely take millions to earn the prize.
Rising prices boost search for gold
Rising prices boost search for gold
DENVER - From offices in a downtown skyscraper overlooking the snowcapped Rockies, Newmont Mining Corp. is intensifying a global hunt for the next mother lode of gold.
Kerkorian wants GM dividend cut in half
NEW YORK - One of General Motors Corp.'s biggest investors proposed something this week that came as a shock to many in these times when greed often rules: He's willing to give up guaranteed cash for the sake of trying to put the struggling company's business back on track.
Microsoft to stop developing media software for Macs
SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. will stop developing a version of its Windows Media Player for Apple Computer Inc.'s Macs, and will instead offer free technology that lets people play Windows Media files using Apple's own software.
Clemson rallies to beat Wake Forest
CLEMSON, S.C. - Maxienne White scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Clemson beat Wake Forest 75-68 on Sunday.
Clemson rallies to beat Wake Forest
CLEMSON, S.C. - Maxienne White scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Clemson beat Wake Forest 75-68 on Sunday.
Clemson rallies to beat Wake Forest
Officials: Two more USC juniors leaving for NFL
LOS ANGELES - Southern California lost two more juniors to the NFL draft Sunday, when All-American safety Darnell Bing and tackle Winston Justice informed the school they would skip their senior seasons.
Officials: Two more USC juniors leaving for NFL
LOS ANGELES - Southern California lost two more juniors to the NFL draft Sunday, when All-American safety Darnell Bing and tackle Winston Justice informed the school they would skip their senior seasons.
Officials: Two more USC juniors leaving for NFL
Taking it to the terrorists
President Bush and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., have their differences, but with the war on terror they're in accord. McCain may even be more hawkish than Bush.
Africans must help Africa
You've seen those heart-wrenching TV ads with a celebrity, or sometimes a Christian missionary or relief worker, pleading for financial contributions to help starving African children who are prominently displayed with bloated stomachs and flies buzzing around their bony, scrawny faces.
Let locals set school calendars
Education is always a top issue for any state legislature, but a concomitant issue sure to come up in South Carolina's General Assembly this session is the public school calendar.
Taking it to the terrorists
President Bush and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., have their differences, but with the war on terror they're in accord. McCain may even be more hawkish than Bush.
Pack your bags, we're goin' to France!
Africans must help Africa
You've seen those heart-wrenching TV ads with a celebrity, or sometimes a Christian missionary or relief worker, pleading for financial contributions to help starving African children who are prominently displayed with bloated stomachs and flies buzzing around their bony, scrawny faces.
Seat belts are no cure-all
The public safety departments of North Augusta and the city of Aiken are joining the Highway Patrol in stepping up enforcement of South Carolina's tough new seat belt law.
Let locals set school calendars
Education is always a top issue for any state legislature, but a concomitant issue sure to come up in South Carolina's General Assembly this session is the public school calendar.
Seat belts are no cure-all
The public safety departments of North Augusta and the city of Aiken are joining the Highway Patrol in stepping up enforcement of South Carolina's tough new seat belt law.
Pack your bags, we're goin' to France!
Did you feel that jolt just now? It wasn't just ordinary turbulence.
Let locals set school calendars
Pack your bags, we're goin' to France!
Did you feel that jolt just now? It wasn't just ordinary turbulence.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Emma Thompson's husband restored a barn in Scotland that included a place for her to write, but the actress and screenwriter prefers the bathroom.
Actress Shelley Winters dies
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Shelley Winters, the forceful, outspoken star who graduated from blond bombshell parts to dramas, winning Academy Awards as supporting actress in "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "A Patch of Blue," has died. She was 85.
NFL prepares for a super halftime show
NEW YORK - With any luck, the National Football League has gotten this year's Super Bowl halftime show controversy out of the way early.
NFL prepares for a super halftime show
NEW YORK - With any luck, the National Football League has gotten this year's Super Bowl halftime show controversy out of the way early.
'Brokeback Mountain' wins 4 Golden Globes
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - "Brokeback Mountain" is moseying along the Academy Awards trail, its four Golden Globe wins - best drama among them - positioning the cowboy love story for Oscar glory.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Emma Thompson's husband restored a barn in Scotland that included a place for her to write, but the actress and screenwriter prefers the bathroom.
People in the News
LONDON - Musician Pete Doherty, the sometime boyfriend of supermodel Kate Moss, has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs, days after pleading guilty to similar charges.
People in the News
LONDON - Musician Pete Doherty, the sometime boyfriend of supermodel Kate Moss, has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs, days after pleading guilty to similar charges.
Actress Shelley Winters dies
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Shelley Winters, the forceful, outspoken star who graduated from blond bombshell parts to dramas, winning Academy Awards as supporting actress in "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "A Patch of Blue," has died. She was 85.
'Brokeback Mountain' wins 4 Golden Globes
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - "Brokeback Mountain" is moseying along the Academy Awards trail, its four Golden Globe wins - best drama among them - positioning the cowboy love story for Oscar glory.
Rules change could put squeeze on pensions
Rules change could put squeeze on pensions
NEW YORK - It may sound arcane, but a planned overhaul of the way companies keep their books on pensions and retiree health care plans could come at a very real cost to workers counting on those benefits.
Roth 401(k) provides alternative for savers
Rules change could put squeeze on pensions
NEW YORK - It may sound arcane, but a planned overhaul of the way companies keep their books on pensions and retiree health care plans could come at a very real cost to workers counting on those benefits.
Roth 401(k) provides alternative for savers
NEW YORK - Many American workers will find something new among the offerings in their company-sponsored retirement savings plans this year - a Roth 401(k) account.
Roth 401(k) provides alternative for savers
NEW YORK - Many American workers will find something new among the offerings in their company-sponsored retirement savings plans this year - a Roth 401(k) account.
The Futurity is now
Work crews from Reeves Construction Co., of Evans, haul in tons of dirt and spread it over the ice on the floor of the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center in preparation for the 27th annual Augusta Futurity. After Monday's work, cutting-horse competitions will begin Thursday and continue through Jan. 28.
The Futurity is now
Work crews from Reeves Construction Co., of Evans, haul in tons of dirt and spread it over the ice on the floor of the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center in preparation for the 27th annual Augusta Futurity. After Monday's work, cutting-horse competitions will begin Thursday and continue through Jan. 28.
The Futurity is now
Work crews from Reeves Construction Co., of Evans, haul in tons of dirt and spread it over the ice on the floor of the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center in preparation for the 27th annual Augusta Futurity. After Monday's work, cutting-horse competitions will begin Thursday and continue through Jan. 28.
Kentucky defeats Georgia Tech
DULUTH, Ga. - With four straight wins, Kentucky is playing like a team headed toward the Top 25.
Kentucky defeats Georgia Tech
DULUTH, Ga. - With four straight wins, Kentucky is playing like a team headed toward the Top 25.
GreenJackets double sales
The new-look Augusta GreenJackets are on pace for their largest season ticket base in team history this season, already having doubled the amount of packages sold from last year.
GreenJackets double sales
The new-look Augusta GreenJackets are on pace for their largest season ticket base in team history this season, already having doubled the amount of packages sold from last year.
Hockey's a good time, especially for a game that can't count to 4
Toms doesn't miss a beat at the Sony
HONOLULU - David Toms' heart is just fine, and it sure wasn't under much stress at the Sony Open.
Azinger concentrates on last year of eligibility
HONOLULU - Paul Azinger had the best of both worlds last year, working as an analyst in the booth for ABC Sports at a dozen or so tournaments and still having time to play 22 times on the PGA Tour.
Azinger concentrates on last year of eligibility
Toms doesn't miss a beat at the Sony
HONOLULU - David Toms' heart is just fine, and it sure wasn't under much stress at the Sony Open.
Toms doesn't miss a beat at the Sony
Toms knows winning right now means everything
HONOLULU - David Toms isn't worried about his heart, which is ticking fine.
Toms knows winning right now means everything
Azinger concentrates on last year of eligibility
HONOLULU - Paul Azinger had the best of both worlds last year, working as an analyst in the booth for ABC Sports at a dozen or so tournaments and still having time to play 22 times on the PGA Tour.
Toms knows winning right now means everything
HONOLULU - David Toms isn't worried about his heart, which is ticking fine.
Wildcats continue unblemished roll
Who's the old guy in my mirror?
Distance lends enchantment to the view. - Mark Twain
Who's the old guy in my mirror?
Distance lends enchantment to the view. - Mark Twain
Shopping center a public health risk
As a physician with a background and formal training in public health, I am concerned about public safety issues pertaining to the proposed request by the Atlanta-based Forum Development Group to rezone the Nixon Trust property on Walton Way Extension for a shopping center. This proposal will be before the Augusta Commission today.
Dr. William M. Johnson, Augusta
Politicos made cookie-cutter schools
Politicos made cookie-cutter schools
In your Jan. 15 editorial about magnet schools ("The enduring attraction of magnets"), you implied that educators are responsible for the national trend of "one-size-fits-all" public schools. You should read your own newspaper!
Andy Baumgartner, Augusta
We're safe whether you like it or not
We're safe whether you like it or not
I simply cannot believe that the murder of millions of people in World War II justified the existence of Hitler and Mussolini, just because "the trains ran on time." That is the idiotic analogy of Jessi Heath's letter Jan. 4 ("War opponents love U.S. too"), which stated that the people of Iraq were better off under Saddam Hussein because they "had cleaner water, less widespread disease, more electricity and more rights for women before the war."
Floyd Brown, Grovetown
Politicos made cookie-cutter schools
In your Jan. 15 editorial about magnet schools ("The enduring attraction of magnets"), you implied that educators are responsible for the national trend of "one-size-fits-all" public schools. You should read your own newspaper!
Andy Baumgartner, Augusta
Shopping center a public health risk
We're safe whether you like it or not
I simply cannot believe that the murder of millions of people in World War II justified the existence of Hitler and Mussolini, just because "the trains ran on time." That is the idiotic analogy of Jessi Heath's letter Jan. 4 ("War opponents love U.S. too"), which stated that the people of Iraq were better off under Saddam Hussein because they "had cleaner water, less widespread disease, more electricity and more rights for women before the war."
Floyd Brown, Grovetown
Shopping center a public health risk
As a physician with a background and formal training in public health, I am concerned about public safety issues pertaining to the proposed request by the Atlanta-based Forum Development Group to rezone the Nixon Trust property on Walton Way Extension for a shopping center. This proposal will be before the Augusta Commission today.
Dr. William M. Johnson, Augusta
We must act in Dr. King's name
Today, our nation will celebrate the 20th national holiday for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme this year is: "Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!"
Tracy E. Williams Jr., Augusta
We must act in Dr. King's name
Today, our nation will celebrate the 20th national holiday for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme this year is: "Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!"
Tracy E. Williams Jr., Augusta
We must act in Dr. King's name
Customized wheelchairs offer more stylish rides
Techbits: iPod stuff, Vista sounds and more
Milan menswear designers turn aristocratic
Despite the health warnings, Hookah bars are popular
Study: exercise helps delay onset of dementia
Mini solar panels great at recharging - in sun
Beyond maps, search engine offers detailed images
Dead or Alive 4 brings excellence to Xbox 360
Comet dust recovered from capsule
NASA set to launch spacecraft to Pluto
Comet dust recovered from capsule
DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - The space capsule that returned to Earth with the first dust ever fetched from a comet survived its blazing dive through Earth's atmosphere in almost perfect condition, a technician said Monday.
Study: exercise helps delay onset of dementia
PHILADELPHIA - Older people who exercise three or more times a week are less likely to develop Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, according to a study that adds to the evidence that staying active can help keep the mind sharp.
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 30903-1928. Send information by fax to 722-7403 and send e-mail to ryan.wehmeyer@augusta chronicle.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.
Customized wheelchairs offer more stylish rides
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Bill Lasher Jr. remembers what it felt like to go from being a jock playing varsity sports in high school to being in a wheelchair.
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 30903-1928. Send a fax to 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com. Include the name and number of a contact person.
Beyond maps, search engine offers detailed images
SEATTLE - The images are so detailed you can tell whether a neighbor's hedge was recently trimmed or whether the car parked in front of a favorite local eatery might belong to a friend.
Milan menswear designers turn aristocratic
MILAN, Italy - Guys, it's time to grow up. After many a season of distressed jeans, frumpy sweaters and gym shoes, menswear designers are proposing a more mature look for fall-winter 2006-2007.
Techbits: iPod stuff, Vista sounds and more
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Computer Inc. may have introduced a couple of new Intel-powered computers this week, but for many exhibitors taking part in the Macworld Conference & Expo, the focus remains firmly on the iPod.
Living briefs
- Fans of Arrested Development will, in fact, get to see the show's final four episodes this season. Given where Fox has scheduled them, though, it seems rather certain that not many others will.
Dead or Alive 4 brings excellence to Xbox 360
Beating up your friends in a video game has never looked so good - or been so difficult.
Milan menswear designers turn aristocratic
MILAN, Italy - Guys, it's time to grow up. After many a season of distressed jeans, frumpy sweaters and gym shoes, menswear designers are proposing a more mature look for fall-winter 2006-2007.
Mini solar panels great at recharging - in sun
BOSTON - This is kind of depressing: I tested the Soldius1, a very cool new solar-powered battery charger for iPods and cell phones, only to find it tough to use in a New England winter.
Study: exercise helps delay onset of dementia
PHILADELPHIA - Older people who exercise three or more times a week are less likely to develop Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, according to a study that adds to the evidence that staying active can help keep the mind sharp.
Customized wheelchairs offer more stylish rides
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Bill Lasher Jr. remembers what it felt like to go from being a jock playing varsity sports in high school to being in a wheelchair.
NASA set to launch spacecraft to Pluto
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An unmanned NASA spacecraft the size of a piano is set to lift off Tuesday on a nine-year journey to Pluto, the last unexplored planet in the solar system.
Dead or Alive 4 brings excellence to Xbox 360
Beating up your friends in a video game has never looked so good - or been so difficult.
Despite the health warnings, Hookah bars are popular
Sarah Adams sits Indian style on a red sectional sofa gripping a long, narrow hose with her thumb placed firmly over its mouthpiece. A guy is seated next to her; two more girls a few cushions away.
Beyond maps, search engine offers detailed images
SEATTLE - The images are so detailed you can tell whether a neighbor's hedge was recently trimmed or whether the car parked in front of a favorite local eatery might belong to a friend.
Despite the health warnings, Hookah bars are popular
Sarah Adams sits Indian style on a red sectional sofa gripping a long, narrow hose with her thumb placed firmly over its mouthpiece. A guy is seated next to her; two more girls a few cushions away.
Mini solar panels great at recharging - in sun
BOSTON - This is kind of depressing: I tested the Soldius1, a very cool new solar-powered battery charger for iPods and cell phones, only to find it tough to use in a New England winter.
Comet dust recovered from capsule
DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - The space capsule that returned to Earth with the first dust ever fetched from a comet survived its blazing dive through Earth's atmosphere in almost perfect condition, a technician said Monday.
Techbits: iPod stuff, Vista sounds and more
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Computer Inc. may have introduced a couple of new Intel-powered computers this week, but for many exhibitors taking part in the Macworld Conference & Expo, the focus remains firmly on the iPod.
NASA set to launch spacecraft to Pluto
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An unmanned NASA spacecraft the size of a piano is set to lift off Tuesday on a nine-year journey to Pluto, the last unexplored planet in the solar system.
Living briefs
- Fans of Arrested Development will, in fact, get to see the show's final four episodes this season. Given where Fox has scheduled them, though, it seems rather certain that not many others will.
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 30903-1928. Send information by fax to 722-7403 and send e-mail to ryan.wehmeyer@augusta chronicle.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.
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 30903-1928. Send a fax to 722-7403 or e-mail to feature@augustachronicle.com. Include the name and number of a contact person.
Growth pushes school planners to think big
Trees surrounded the campus of Grovetown Middle School when it opened in January 2003. Now, the school is circled by new homes and more are coming.
The week ahead
The CSRA Writers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1336 Augusta West Parkway. For more information, call 738-4114.
S. Carolina tries to stop water plan
Affluent area in Aiken to expand
AIKEN - Cedar Creek Development Corp. sees a flood coming, and it's prepared.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Growth pushes school planners to think big
Needy get free meals, aid inside Turner Field
Efforts to cut smoking fizzle in South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A rally on the Capitol steps for an increased cigarette tax.
Laws against masks carry weight again
ATHENS, Ga. - Legislators passed the law more than half a century ago to fight racist terrorism, but local police and prosecutors are dusting off that same law and using it to prosecute modern-day criminals.
Jackson says all have duty to carry King's message
Georgia lawmakers considering limits on seizure of private land
Painting shows how slaves lived on Cumberland
Schools try more class time to boost learning
Statesboro standoff ends peacefully
STATESBORO, Ga. -- A 24-hour hostage standoff ended without incident Tuesday morning when a couple that had held an attorney captive in his office overnight walked out and surrendered. No one was injured.
Utility cuts down wrong trees
COLUMBIA - The majestic cedars for which Cedar Lane Farm were named for are gone.
Big names don't get all the money
Georgia lawmakers considering limits on seizure of private land
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - Regina Meeks bought the Stockbridge Florist and Gifts shop 22 years ago, when the blossoming south Atlanta suburb was just a fledgling one-stoplight town.
SCLC plans for new headquarters
Five questions with Sen. Ed Tarver
Augusta lawyer Ed Tarver arrived at the Legislature last week after winning the seat of former Sen. Charles Walker. This is Mr. Tarver's first time working at the state Capitol.
Man charged in beating, kidnapping
Across the area
An Augusta sailor who was supporting U.S. military operations in Iraq has died in an automobile accident, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.
Affluent area in Aiken to expand
Farm buffers create stink
HOSCHTON, Ga. - To Gene Gilbert, what government representatives might consider a simple buffer requirement between new subdivisions and existing farms isn't so simple.
Lawyer is held hostage at Statesboro offices
STATESBORO, Ga. - Negotiations continued into Monday night in a daylong standoff between police and a couple with a suspected explosive device who were believed to be holding a Statesboro lawyer hostage.
Across the area
An Augusta sailor who was supporting U.S. military operations in Iraq has died in an automobile accident, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.
Across the region
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. - A judge Monday ordered a psychological examination for one of two teens arrested in the fatal beating of a homeless man and a second beating that was videotaped by a surveillance camera.
Car crash kills 2 in Edgefield County
Two North Augusta teenagers died in a single-car crash Sunday in Edgefield County.
Kid of the Day
Lauren Baylea Tucker, of Grovetown, is today's kid of the day.
Holiday Events
The following events have been scheduled for Monday.
King Day theme hits home
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. portrayed on television and celebrated the world over each January is vastly different from the man who actually walked the Earth, speakers at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events told Augustans on Monday.
Schools try more class time to boost learning
ALMA, Ga. - The more time students spend in the classroom, the more they will learn and achieve.
Lawyer is held hostage at Statesboro offices
STATESBORO, Ga. - Negotiations continued into Monday night in a daylong standoff between police and a couple with a suspected explosive device who were believed to be holding a Statesboro lawyer hostage.
Five questions with Sen. Ed Tarver
Augusta lawyer Ed Tarver arrived at the Legislature last week after winning the seat of former Sen. Charles Walker. This is Mr. Tarver's first time working at the state Capitol.
Middle school talks coming
Richmond County school officials searching for answers to the problems that plague middle schools are ready to reach out to the community for help with solutions.
Across South Carolina
GREENVILLE - Wind gusts that topped 40 mph caused thousands of Upstate residents to lose power - just one month after an ice storm left many in the dark for a week.
2 teens killed in accident
AIKEN - Robby Kasten was just 6 years old when he announced that he wanted to learn the violin.
Schools try more class time to boost learning
ALMA, Ga. - The more time students spend in the classroom, the more they will learn and achieve.
Project expands horizon
Now that the Augusta Canal's historic headgates locks are restored, the canal authority hopes to be able to use them soon.
2 teens killed in accident
AIKEN - Robby Kasten was just 6 years old when he announced that he wanted to learn the violin.
Bills give military children time off
ATLANTA - State school Superintendent Kathy Cox wanted something done about the numerous complaints she's heard about schools' not letting children of military families visit with parents before deployment.
Big names don't get all the money
ATLANTA - Buried under the flurry of legislative activity last Monday were the latest reports of candidate fund-raising, which reflect a surprisingly strong showing by the underdogs.
Aiken ponders buying building
AIKEN - The former First Citizens Bank building on the corner of Laurens Street and Hayne Avenue has been empty since September. Now, city officials have a vision for the vacant property.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
S. Carolina tries to stop water plan
COLUMBIA - South Carolina's environmental agency has filed an official complaint about Georgia's plan to manage fresh water along the coast.
Man charged in beating, kidnapping
A Martinez man was arrested Monday morning and charged with injuring his wife after he barricaded himself inside his bedroom, police said.
Rant and raves
THIS IS A RANT against the comment made on nonhandicapped people using handicapped (tags). Everybody needs to be aware that not all handicaps are visible, especially heart and lung disease.
Lawyer is held hostage at Statesboro offices
Across the area
Man is charged in Aiken assault
Teen rebuilds life after deer hunting accident
Across the region
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. - A judge Monday ordered a psychological examination for one of two teens arrested in the fatal beating of a homeless man and a second beating that was videotaped by a surveillance camera.
Feuding threatens legacies of King
Across Georgia
Authorities search for Alabama escapees
Across South Carolina
Dead dolphin is found washed up on beach
Bills give military children time off
Kid of the Day
Lauren Baylea Tucker, of Grovetown, is today's kid of the day.
Five questions with Sen. Ed Tarver
Affluent area in Aiken to expand
AIKEN - Cedar Creek Development Corp. sees a flood coming, and it's prepared.
Laws against masks carry weight again
Feuding threatens legacies of King
ATLANTA - As the nation celebrates the contributions of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy is under attack and its greatest defender is unable to speak.
Needy get free meals, aid inside Turner Field
ATLANTA - Thousands of the city's neediest stretched outside Turner Field, awaiting a warm taste of soul food and a friendly helping hand.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Man charged in beating, kidnapping
A Martinez man was arrested Monday morning and charged with injuring his wife after he barricaded himself inside his bedroom, police said.
Martinez man injures wife, police say
A Martinez man was arrested this morning after police say he injured his wife and barricaded himself inside his bedroom.
Across the area
Man is charged in Aiken assault
Lawyer taken hostage in Statesboro
STATESBORO, Ga. - Police cordoned off part of downtown Monday in this small southeast Georgia college town after an attorney was taken hostage in his office near City Hall. The two suspects, a man and a woman, told police they were armed with an explosive device.
News you can use
Activities and entertainment events scheduled for this week include:
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Kendall Xavier Carpenter, 4, of Hephzibah.
Across Georgia
MARIETTA - One person was killed and 20 were injured in a three-alarm fire early Sunday at a suburban Atlanta Holiday Inn that fire officials said was one of the city's worst in decades.
Holiday Closings
The following schedules have been announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
King Day theme hits home
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. portrayed on television and celebrated the world over each January is vastly different from the man who actually walked the Earth, speakers at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events told Augustans on Monday.
Laws against masks carry weight again
ATHENS, Ga. - Legislators passed the law more than half a century ago to fight racist terrorism, but local police and prosecutors are dusting off that same law and using it to prosecute modern-day criminals.
Rant and raves
THIS IS A RANT against the comment made on nonhandicapped people using handicapped (tags). Everybody needs to be aware that not all handicaps are visible, especially heart and lung disease.
Teen rebuilds life after deer hunting accident
GAINESVILLE, Ga. - At 16, Thomas "Jay" Harn is having to learn a lot of things outside the classroom, such as dressing and bathing, using a catheter and pulling himself in and out of a wheelchair.
Project expands horizon
Now that the Augusta Canal's historic headgates locks are restored, the canal authority hopes to be able to use them soon.
Big names don't get all the money
ATLANTA - Buried under the flurry of legislative activity last Monday were the latest reports of candidate fund-raising, which reflect a surprisingly strong showing by the underdogs.
Georgia lawmakers considering limits on seizure of private land
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - Regina Meeks bought the Stockbridge Florist and Gifts shop 22 years ago, when the blossoming south Atlanta suburb was just a fledgling one-stoplight town.
Across Georgia
MARIETTA - One person was killed and 20 were injured in a three-alarm fire early Sunday at a suburban Atlanta Holiday Inn that fire officials said was one of the city's worst in decades.
Not an easy 'A'
If you ask her to describe herself, she'll say she's a nerd and she's happy being a nerd.
Across South Carolina
GREENVILLE - Wind gusts that topped 40 mph caused thousands of Upstate residents to lose power - just one month after an ice storm left many in the dark for a week.
Holiday Closings
The following schedules have been announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
News you can use
Activities and entertainment events scheduled for this week include:
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Kendall Xavier Carpenter, 4, of Hephzibah.
Farm buffers create stink
HOSCHTON, Ga. - To Gene Gilbert, what government representatives might consider a simple buffer requirement between new subdivisions and existing farms isn't so simple.
S. Carolina tries to stop water plan
COLUMBIA - South Carolina's environmental agency has filed an official complaint about Georgia's plan to manage fresh water along the coast.
Painting shows how slaves lived on Cumberland
ST. MARYS, Ga. - A new painting is educating visitors about a little-known slave community that once existed on Cumberland Island.
Aiken ponders buying building
AIKEN - The former First Citizens Bank building on the corner of Laurens Street and Hayne Avenue has been empty since September. Now, city officials have a vision for the vacant property.
SCLC plans for new headquarters
ATLANTA - The civil rights group founded by Martin Luther King Jr., is planning to build its headquarters on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, where the civil rights leader was born and preached.
Across Georgia
Authorities search for Alabama escapees
Needy get free meals, aid inside Turner Field
ATLANTA - Thousands of the city's neediest stretched outside Turner Field, awaiting a warm taste of soul food and a friendly helping hand.
Bills give military children time off
ATLANTA - State school Superintendent Kathy Cox wanted something done about the numerous complaints she's heard about schools' not letting children of military families visit with parents before deployment.
Across South Carolina
Dead dolphin is found washed up on beach
Not an easy 'A'
If you ask her to describe herself, she'll say she's a nerd and she's happy being a nerd.
Painting shows how slaves lived on Cumberland
ST. MARYS, Ga. - A new painting is educating visitors about a little-known slave community that once existed on Cumberland Island.
The week ahead
The CSRA Writers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1336 Augusta West Parkway. For more information, call 738-4114.
Middle school talks coming
Richmond County school officials searching for answers to the problems that plague middle schools are ready to reach out to the community for help with solutions.
Growth pushes school planners to think big
Trees surrounded the campus of Grovetown Middle School when it opened in January 2003. Now, the school is circled by new homes and more are coming.
Mayor pro tem vote fails again
For the second time in two weeks, Augusta Commission members failed today to select a mayor pro tem.
Efforts to cut smoking fizzle in South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A rally on the Capitol steps for an increased cigarette tax.
Gusty winds expected in area
Windy conditions in the Augusta area may become worse this afternoon as a storm front approaches , according to the National Weather Service in West Columbia, S.C.
Efforts to cut smoking fizzle in South Carolina
Feuding threatens legacies of King
ATLANTA - As the nation celebrates the contributions of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy is under attack and its greatest defender is unable to speak.
Utility cuts down wrong trees
COLUMBIA - The majestic cedars for which Cedar Lane Farm were named for are gone.
Teen rebuilds life after deer hunting accident
GAINESVILLE, Ga. - At 16, Thomas "Jay" Harn is having to learn a lot of things outside the classroom, such as dressing and bathing, using a catheter and pulling himself in and out of a wheelchair.
SCLC plans for new headquarters
ATLANTA - The civil rights group founded by Martin Luther King Jr., is planning to build its headquarters on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, where the civil rights leader was born and preached.
Jackson says all have duty to carry King's message
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. - All Americans, regardless of color, creed or age, have an obligation to carry out the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told a packed church near his hometown Sunday night.
Holiday Events
The following events have been scheduled for Monday.
Jackson says all have duty to carry King's message
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. - All Americans, regardless of color, creed or age, have an obligation to carry out the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told a packed church near his hometown Sunday night.
Hockey's a good time, especially for a game that can't count to 4
My son lives in the tropics and had never seen hockey, so when he came to visit I decided to show him what ice looks like.
Hockey's a good time, especially for a game that can't count to 4
My son lives in the tropics and had never seen hockey, so when he came to visit I decided to show him what ice looks like.
Q&A: Latifah and LL Cool J star in 'Last Holiday'
'Hoodwinked,' 'Glory Road' top holiday box office
LOS ANGELES - The animated fairy tale "Hoodwinked" and the inspirational sports flick "Glory Road" topped a family oriented box office for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, according to estimates released Monday.
Golden Globes serve as coming-out party
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood has a term for the celebrity hoopla that precedes its big parties, such as the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. On the red carpet heading in, it's known as "arrivals."
Q&A: Latifah and LL Cool J star in 'Last Holiday'
NEW YORK - These days, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J are rocking a whole new kind of stage.
Golden Globes serve as coming-out party
Golden Globes serve as coming-out party
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood has a term for the celebrity hoopla that precedes its big parties, such as the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. On the red carpet heading in, it's known as "arrivals."
'Hoodwinked,' 'Glory Road' top holiday box office
Q&A: Latifah and LL Cool J star in 'Last Holiday'
NEW YORK - These days, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J are rocking a whole new kind of stage.
'Hoodwinked,' 'Glory Road' top holiday box office
LOS ANGELES - The animated fairy tale "Hoodwinked" and the inspirational sports flick "Glory Road" topped a family oriented box office for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, according to estimates released Monday.
Korn attempts to break new ground with latest CD
Korn attempts to break new ground with latest CD
NEW YORK - In the rock world, a band that has been together more than a decade is almost middle-aged. So it's not surprising that as Korn entered its 11th year last year, the rap-metal pioneers were deep in the throes of a mid-life crisis.
Korn attempts to break new ground with latest CD
NEW YORK - In the rock world, a band that has been together more than a decade is almost middle-aged. So it's not surprising that as Korn entered its 11th year last year, the rap-metal pioneers were deep in the throes of a mid-life crisis.
Hawks shoot down Rockets
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of Tracy McGrady's absence to beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 94-83 Monday, ending a four-game losing streak.
Hawks shoot down Rockets
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks took advantage of Tracy McGrady's absence to beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 94-83 Monday, ending a four-game losing streak.
Raptors rout Knicks
TORONTO - Jalen Rose and the Toronto Raptors ended New York's winning streak with a record game.
Raptors rout Knicks
TORONTO - Jalen Rose and the Toronto Raptors ended New York's winning streak with a record game.
LSU's perfect record spoiled
HARTFORD, Conn. - Charde Houston had 22 points, including the game-winning free throw with 17 seconds left, and No. 5 Connecticut handed No. 3 Louisiana State its first loss of the season, 51-48 on Monday night.
LSU's perfect record spoiled
HARTFORD, Conn. - Charde Houston had 22 points, including the game-winning free throw with 17 seconds left, and No. 5 Connecticut handed No. 3 Louisiana State its first loss of the season, 51-48 on Monday night.
Steelers happy to be on road again
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Ann Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Stephens, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Virginia Renew Hall (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Catherine Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Robby Kasten (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mr. James B. Bass (GREENWOOD, S.C.)
Mrs. Mary Renfroe (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Camille Sharp (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. Billy R. Perdue (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. James Henry Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. John Henry Owens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Deloris A. Johnson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Clay Gregory (BATH, S.C.)
Mrs. Earline Fennell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Featured Obituary: Harry Lightsey Jr.
COLUMBIA - Harry Lightsey Jr., a lawyer and former College of Charleston president credited with transforming the state's oldest school into a growing, economically viable university, died Sunday. He was 74.
Mr. Joseph Williams (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Ronald Taylor, Sr. (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Carol Uhlig Iwert (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Robert Clay Gregory (BATH, S.C.)
Mrs. Martha L. Sanders (HARLEM, Ga.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mr. Lucius Moore, Jr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Otelia Gardenhire (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Still (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Mr. John Henry Owens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mildred Kemp (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Robby Kasten (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. James Henry Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Bobby Kotz (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Albert L. Lawrence (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mr. Max Lorain Brooks (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mrs. Carol Uhlig Iwert (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Rev. W.H. McCain (TRENTON, S.C.)
Mr. Willie Stephens, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Martha L. Sanders (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Catherine Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James Henry Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Lucius Moore, Jr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Still (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Rev. W.H. McCain (TRENTON, S.C.)
Mr. Albert L. Lawrence (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Bobby Kotz (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Mary Renfroe (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Otelia Gardenhire (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mr. James W. Langham (MILLEN, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Mildred Kemp (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Ann Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Featured Obituary: Harry Lightsey Jr.
COLUMBIA - Harry Lightsey Jr., a lawyer and former College of Charleston president credited with transforming the state's oldest school into a growing, economically viable university, died Sunday. He was 74.
Mrs. Deloris A. Johnson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. James B. Bass (GREENWOOD, S.C.)
Mrs. Earline Fennell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Joseph Williams (AIKEN, S.C.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mr. Ronald Taylor, Sr. (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Camille Sharp (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Mrs. Virginia Renew Hall (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mr. Billy R. Perdue (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Mr. Max Lorain Brooks (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Carol Uhlig Iwert (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Lucius Moore, Jr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Earline Fennell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rev. W.H. McCain (TRENTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Otelia Gardenhire (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. James Henry Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Billy R. Perdue (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. James B. Bass (GREENWOOD, S.C.)
Mrs. Virginia Renew Hall (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mr. James W. Langham (MILLEN, Ga.)
Mrs. Deloris A. Johnson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Joseph Williams (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Max Lorain Brooks (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Albert L. Lawrence (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. John Henry Owens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mildred Kemp (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Mrs. Camille Sharp (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Martha L. Sanders (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Bobby Kotz (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Catherine Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Clay Gregory (BATH, S.C.)
Mrs. Mary Ann Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Stephens, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Featured Obituary: Harry Lightsey Jr.
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Renfroe (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Mr. Ronald Taylor, Sr. (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Robby Kasten (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Still (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Chief organizer confident of meeting ticket target
Hype, controversy spotlight skeleton crew
Bode Miller creates a stir every time he opens his mouth, and sometimes when he doesn't. Daron Rahlves is the better U.S. skier at the moment after a big win last weekend. And Michelle Kwan has a place on the Turin Olympic team - for now.
Fellini-inspired ceremony to close Olympics
Fellini-inspired ceremony to close Olympics
MILAN, Italy - Federico Fellini-inspired clowns, acrobats and high-wire acts will perform at the closing ceremony for the Turin Olympics.
Chief organizer confident of meeting ticket target
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Italian slalom sensation Giorgio Rocca is doing more than winning ski races. He's inspiring Italians to buy tickets for the Turin Olympics.
Hype, controversy spotlight skeleton crew
Bode Miller creates a stir every time he opens his mouth, and sometimes when he doesn't. Daron Rahlves is the better U.S. skier at the moment after a big win last weekend. And Michelle Kwan has a place on the Turin Olympic team - for now.
Fellini-inspired ceremony to close Olympics
MILAN, Italy - Federico Fellini-inspired clowns, acrobats and high-wire acts will perform at the closing ceremony for the Turin Olympics.
Hype, controversy spotlight skeleton crew
Turin Olympic budget approved
TURIN, Italy - The final budget for next month's Winter Olympics was approved Monday, covering a $96.3 million shortfall that caused months of delays.
Chief organizer confident of meeting ticket target
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Italian slalom sensation Giorgio Rocca is doing more than winning ski races. He's inspiring Italians to buy tickets for the Turin Olympics.
Turin Olympic budget approved
TURIN, Italy - The final budget for next month's Winter Olympics was approved Monday, covering a $96.3 million shortfall that caused months of delays.
Venus ousted; Davenport advances at Open
Roddick confident in Grand Slam start
Kwan's trip to Turin is not set
Overtime
The Augusta Chronicle will begin running area leaders in the following statistical categories this Friday: Points per game, rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, three-point percentage and free-throw percentage.
Overtime
The Augusta Chronicle will begin running area leaders in the following statistical categories this Friday: Points per game, rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, three-point percentage and free-throw percentage.
Roddick confident in Grand Slam start
MELBOURNE, Australia - Andy Roddick is taking the Australian Open one Swiss at a time.
Overtime
The Augusta Chronicle will begin running area leaders in the following statistical categories this Friday: Points per game, rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, three-point percentage and free-throw percentage.
Roddick confident in Grand Slam start
MELBOURNE, Australia - Andy Roddick is taking the Australian Open one Swiss at a time.
Overtime
The Augusta Chronicle will begin running area leaders in the following statistical categories this Friday: Points per game, rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, three-point percentage and free-throw percentage.
Kwan's trip to Turin is not set
ST. LOUIS - Michelle Kwan saw it on the news. Emily Hughes heard it from her publicist when she came out of drug testing.
Venus ousted; Davenport advances at Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - For one set, Venus Williams looked every bit the reigning Wimbledon champion.
Venus ousted; Davenport advances at Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - For one set, Venus Williams looked every bit the reigning Wimbledon champion.
Kwan's trip to Turin is not set
ST. LOUIS - Michelle Kwan saw it on the news. Emily Hughes heard it from her publicist when she came out of drug testing.
Wildcats continue unblemished roll
WHO'S HOT: Laney girls. No other area team is perfect. Laney is 18-0 and has a victory over Hephzibah, another top team who's 17-2, early in the season. The Rebels weren't at full strength, but that's not Laney's fault.
Prep basketball scores
Here are scores from area prep basketball action.
Prep basketball scores
Here are scores from area prep basketball action.
Wildcats continue unblemished roll
WHO'S HOT: Laney girls. No other area team is perfect. Laney is 18-0 and has a victory over Hephzibah, another top team who's 17-2, early in the season. The Rebels weren't at full strength, but that's not Laney's fault.
Steelers upset Colts
INDIANAPOLIS - Forget the first 55 minutes, when the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Indianapolis Colts. And no one will remember much how they scored all the points.
Steelers upset Colts
INDIANAPOLIS - Forget the first 55 minutes, when the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Indianapolis Colts. And no one will remember much how they scored all the points.
Panthers bury Bears
CHICAGO - It took Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers 55 seconds to prove the Monsters of the Midway aren't so scary after all.
Panthers bury Bears
CHICAGO - It took Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers 55 seconds to prove the Monsters of the Midway aren't so scary after all.
Steelers happy to be on road again
PITTSBURGH - They overcame a bungled call and a fumbled ball, and now the Pittsburgh Steelers are headed to their sixth and least-anticipated trip to the AFC championship game in a dozen years under coach Bill Cowher.
Steelers happy to be on road again
PITTSBURGH - They overcame a bungled call and a fumbled ball, and now the Pittsburgh Steelers are headed to their sixth and least-anticipated trip to the AFC championship game in a dozen years under coach Bill Cowher.
Pope expresses worry over fresh anti-Semitism
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI, meeting with Rome's chief rabbi Monday, expressed pain and worry over outbreaks of anti-Semitism in the world and called on Jews and Christians to wage a united battle against hate.
Pope expresses worry over fresh anti-Semitism
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI, meeting with Rome's chief rabbi Monday, expressed pain and worry over outbreaks of anti-Semitism in the world and called on Jews and Christians to wage a united battle against hate.
Seth Green adds a new sitcom to his show-biz ventures
Paradise found for 'Lost' star Daniel Dae Kim
HONOLULU - Beaten, kidnapped and tossed in a pit, Jin Soo Kwon hasn't had many pleasant days on ABC's hit drama "Lost."
Iran bars CNN after mistranslation
Michael J. Fox finds a suitable acting challenge
LOS ANGELES - Michael J. Fox says that acting for him, these days, is "like being a right-handed painter and being forced to paint with your left hand."
Recalling 'Miss America' pageant in its prime
Before "Survivor," "The Apprentice" and "Fear Factor," only two elimination contests mattered to America.
Recalling 'Miss America' pageant in its prime
Before "Survivor," "The Apprentice" and "Fear Factor," only two elimination contests mattered to America.
Michael J. Fox finds a suitable acting challenge
Outgoing PBS head says lack of funding seen in network's output
PASADENA, Calif. - Some things never change for the Public Broadcasting Service: "Sesame Street," British theater and empty pockets.
'CSI' and 'Law & Order' worry legal experts
LOS ANGELES - Reality TV they are not, but two hit shows are so convincing as imitations of life in the criminal justice system that some legal experts worry they're distorting the expectations of real jurors.
'CSI' and 'Law & Order' worry legal experts
LOS ANGELES - Reality TV they are not, but two hit shows are so convincing as imitations of life in the criminal justice system that some legal experts worry they're distorting the expectations of real jurors.
Seth Green adds a new sitcom to his show-biz ventures
NEW YORK - For years, Seth Green has been popping up across the media horizon like Bugs Bunny from his countless rabbit holes. Here's a guy as hard for the audience to get a bead on as Bugs is for poor Elmer Fudd - and arguably he's no less inventive.
Putting together the year's most-watched entertainment event
NEW YORK - With any luck, the National Football League has gotten this year's Super Bowl halftime show controversy out of the way early.
Outgoing PBS head says lack of funding seen in network's output
PASADENA, Calif. - Some things never change for the Public Broadcasting Service: "Sesame Street," British theater and empty pockets.
Seth Green adds a new sitcom to his show-biz ventures
NEW YORK - For years, Seth Green has been popping up across the media horizon like Bugs Bunny from his countless rabbit holes. Here's a guy as hard for the audience to get a bead on as Bugs is for poor Elmer Fudd - and arguably he's no less inventive.
Recalling 'Miss America' pageant in its prime
Michael J. Fox finds a suitable acting challenge
LOS ANGELES - Michael J. Fox says that acting for him, these days, is "like being a right-handed painter and being forced to paint with your left hand."
Putting together the year's most-watched entertainment event
Iran bars CNN after mistranslation
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran said Monday it is barring CNN from working in Iran "until further notice" due to its mistranslation of comments made by the president in a recent news conference about the country's nuclear research.
Outgoing PBS head says lack of funding seen in network's output
'CSI' and 'Law & Order' worry legal experts
Putting together the year's most-watched entertainment event
NEW YORK - With any luck, the National Football League has gotten this year's Super Bowl halftime show controversy out of the way early.
Paradise found for 'Lost' star Daniel Dae Kim
HONOLULU - Beaten, kidnapped and tossed in a pit, Jin Soo Kwon hasn't had many pleasant days on ABC's hit drama "Lost."
Iran bars CNN after mistranslation
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran said Monday it is barring CNN from working in Iran "until further notice" due to its mistranslation of comments made by the president in a recent news conference about the country's nuclear research.
Paradise found for 'Lost' star Daniel Dae Kim
'Brokeback Mountain' wins 4 Golden Globes
NFL prepares for a super halftime show
Lady Dogs romp Miami
DULUTH, Ga. - When the game turned ugly inside, Georgia looked outside for its scoring punch and strong defense Sunday.
Lady Dogs romp Miami
DULUTH, Ga. - When the game turned ugly inside, Georgia looked outside for its scoring punch and strong defense Sunday.
Vanderbilt tops South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Dee Davis had no doubt that Vanderbilt teammate Carla Thomas would have a big impact against South Carolina.
Vanderbilt tops South Carolina
Vanderbilt tops South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Dee Davis had no doubt that Vanderbilt teammate Carla Thomas would have a big impact against South Carolina.
My style
THE FACTS: Tiffany Roberts, 15, a sophomore at Strom Thurmond High School
Boyfriend's silence could signal change
Xtreme question of the week
Q: How concerned are you about your health?
Boyfriend's silence could signal change
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: My boyfriend has been treating me as though I'm not even there. Whenever I call him, he doesn't answer my calls. If I call him with one of my friends on the line he'll talk, but then if it's just me, he won't. Do you have any advice?
Boyfriend's silence could signal change
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: My boyfriend has been treating me as though I'm not even there. Whenever I call him, he doesn't answer my calls. If I call him with one of my friends on the line he'll talk, but then if it's just me, he won't. Do you have any advice?
'Cheaper' sequel should be last in series
Cheaper by the Dozen II was, in fact, cheaper.
Spotted
Mandy Wheeler found just the right dress at the event.
Jesus' love extends beyond passing bracelet fad
My style
THE FACTS: Tiffany Roberts, 15, a sophomore at Strom Thurmond High School
'Cheaper' sequel should be last in series
Cheaper by the Dozen II was, in fact, cheaper.
Many students don't know King
MLK. Right off, some people think of the boulevard that runs through this town and others.
Jesus' love extends beyond passing bracelet fad
Think back. Think way before the "Live Strong" bracelet fad and you will remember another accessory that wrapped itself around wrists everywhere: W.W.J.D. The cloth bracelets were made in many colors, and though they were somewhat fashionable, many people wore them but failed to realize the strong meaning they held:
Jesus' love extends beyond passing bracelet fad
Think back. Think way before the "Live Strong" bracelet fad and you will remember another accessory that wrapped itself around wrists everywhere: W.W.J.D. The cloth bracelets were made in many colors, and though they were somewhat fashionable, many people wore them but failed to realize the strong meaning they held:
College dreams put on hold
The application, transcript, essays and recommendations were mailed by mid-October. By mid-December the response was in.
College dreams put on hold
The application, transcript, essays and recommendations were mailed by mid-October. By mid-December the response was in.
Xtreme question of the week
Q: How concerned are you about your health?
Xtreme calendar
ON DISPLAY: Artwork and photography from students and faculty at John S. Davidson Fine Arts School will be on exhibit and for sale from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart preservation. The exhibit continues through Jan. 31. Call 826-4700.
Quick hits
MY THOUGHTS: The third installment of the Soul Calibur series of fighting games finds little to improve on from the previous titles.
Many students don't know King
MLK. Right off, some people think of the boulevard that runs through this town and others.
Xtreme calendar
ON DISPLAY: Artwork and photography from students and faculty at John S. Davidson Fine Arts School will be on exhibit and for sale from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene St. Proceeds benefit Sacred Heart preservation. The exhibit continues through Jan. 31. Call 826-4700.
Spotted
Mandy Wheeler found just the right dress at the event.
Quick hits
MY THOUGHTS: The third installment of the Soul Calibur series of fighting games finds little to improve on from the previous titles.
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