Identity of Indian memoirist is disputed

Political cartoons of President Bush exhibited
LONDON - Pictures in a new exhibition depict President Bush as a crocodile, a spider and a dimwitted cowboy. And those are the polite images.

Identity of Indian memoirist is disputed
NEW YORK - Doubts were raised about yet another memoirist as the alternative publication LA Weekly reported Wednesday that the award-winning Nasdijj, who says he's of Navajo descent, may be a white writer impersonating an Indian.

Identity of Indian memoirist is disputed
NEW YORK - Doubts were raised about yet another memoirist as the alternative publication LA Weekly reported Wednesday that the award-winning Nasdijj, who says he's of Navajo descent, may be a white writer impersonating an Indian.

Political cartoons of President Bush exhibited
LONDON - Pictures in a new exhibition depict President Bush as a crocodile, a spider and a dimwitted cowboy. And those are the polite images.

Winfrey feels Frey 'betrayed millions of readers'
CHICAGO - Oprah Winfrey challenged author James Frey over his disputed memoir, asking him on a live telecast of her show Thursday to explain why he "felt the need to lie."

Winfrey feels Frey 'betrayed millions of readers'

Winfrey feels Frey 'betrayed millions of readers'
CHICAGO - Oprah Winfrey challenged author James Frey over his disputed memoir, asking him on a live telecast of her show Thursday to explain why he "felt the need to lie."

Political cartoons of President Bush exhibited

So, what's in your wallet? Lots of ID

Leaders hope Columbia's loss is Augusta's gain

'New era' in North Augusta
Prime real estate in North Augusta's downtown has lured a major mixed-use development.

Leaders hope Columbia's loss is Augusta's gain
Augusta aviation leaders are hoping Columbia Metropolitan Airport's loss of Independence Air will be the Garden City's gain.

Stocks surge on good earnings
NEW YORK - A new round of strong earnings reports sent stocks soaring for a second straight session Friday as investors shrugged off surprisingly slow growth in the nation's gross domestic product. The Dow Jones industrials had a two-day gain of nearly 200 points, and the major indexes ended the week with solid gains.

Leaders hope Columbia's loss is Augusta's gain
Augusta aviation leaders are hoping Columbia Metropolitan Airport's loss of Independence Air will be the Garden City's gain.

Bank reports jump in its earnings
The holding company for Georgia Bank & Trust Co. reported a 29.1 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings.

Company chooses design of reactor
Subsidiaries of Southern Co. announced Friday that potential new units at Plant Vogtle would be based on Westinghouse-designed nuclear reactor technology.

Bank reports jump in its earnings
The holding company for Georgia Bank & Trust Co. reported a 29.1 percent increase in fourth-quarter earnings.

'New era' in North Augusta

Bill would keep state hands off new tools
ATLANTA - The Senate approved a bill Thursday that would keep the state from regulating the newest forms of communication technologies.

Company chooses design of reactor

Company chooses design of reactor
Subsidiaries of Southern Co. announced Friday that potential new units at Plant Vogtle would be based on Westinghouse-designed nuclear reactor technology.

Bill would keep state hands off new tools

'New era' in North Augusta
Prime real estate in North Augusta's downtown has lured a major mixed-use development.

Stocks surge on good earnings

Bank reports jump in its earnings

Stocks surge on good earnings
NEW YORK - A new round of strong earnings reports sent stocks soaring for a second straight session Friday as investors shrugged off surprisingly slow growth in the nation's gross domestic product. The Dow Jones industrials had a two-day gain of nearly 200 points, and the major indexes ended the week with solid gains.

Bill would keep state hands off new tools
ATLANTA - The Senate approved a bill Thursday that would keep the state from regulating the newest forms of communication technologies.

Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon

Quarterbacks aim to prove case for NFL
MOBILE, Ala. - The Senior Bowl quarterbacks are a motley mix made up of an oft-injured player, two longtime backups and two prolific passers from schools not exactly renowned for their football tradition.

Quarterbacks aim to prove case for NFL
MOBILE, Ala. - The Senior Bowl quarterbacks are a motley mix made up of an oft-injured player, two longtime backups and two prolific passers from schools not exactly renowned for their football tradition.

Quarterbacks aim to prove case for NFL

Lady Vols lose second in row

Lady Bulldogs pick up win at South Carolina

Duke posts victory

A victory for charter schools
Gov. Mark Sanford made some important progress in his continuing bid to create more charter schools in South Carolina.

Hamas must choose: peace or terror
The good news is the Palestinian people had a fair and open parliamentary election. The bad news is the wrong side won.

A blessing in disguise
It's hard to know which is worse: Whether the anti-Christian bias in NBC-TV's Book of Daniel was intentional or unconscious.

A blessing in disguise

How long will citizens take this?
Now you know the difference between short and small.

How long will citizens take this?

A victory for charter schools
Gov. Mark Sanford made some important progress in his continuing bid to create more charter schools in South Carolina.

Iran seeking another Holocaust?

Iran seeking another Holocaust?
"I fear that the only reason Iran is showing so much interest in the Holocaust is because they may be preparing another Holocaust and it is up to the world and the United Nations to prevent that from happening."

Hamas must choose: peace or terror

How long will citizens take this?
Now you know the difference between short and small.

Iran seeking another Holocaust?
"I fear that the only reason Iran is showing so much interest in the Holocaust is because they may be preparing another Holocaust and it is up to the world and the United Nations to prevent that from happening."

Hamas must choose: peace or terror
The good news is the Palestinian people had a fair and open parliamentary election. The bad news is the wrong side won.

A blessing in disguise
It's hard to know which is worse: Whether the anti-Christian bias in NBC-TV's Book of Daniel was intentional or unconscious.

A victory for charter schools

People in the News
LOS ANGELES - Joaquin Phoenix's car overturned on a canyon road and collided with another vehicle after his brakes went out, but there were no reports of injury, police said.

People in the News
NEW YORK - Meg Ryan has adopted a baby girl from China.

Bono announces 'Red' brand to fund AIDS programs
DAVOS, Switzerland - U2 frontman Bono unveiled a new push to fight HIV and AIDS in Africa, announcing a partnership with several companies Thursday to sell products under a brand called "Red," with the proceeds going toward anti-AIDS programs.

Diana's death inquiry more 'complex' than expected
LONDON - An inquiry into the death of Princess Diana is "far more complex than any of us thought," the official leading the investigation said Friday without commenting on the conspiracy theories that persist nearly nine years after her death.

Bono announces 'Red' brand to fund AIDS programs
DAVOS, Switzerland - U2 frontman Bono unveiled a new push to fight HIV and AIDS in Africa, announcing a partnership with several companies Thursday to sell products under a brand called "Red," with the proceeds going toward anti-AIDS programs.

Former SNL star pleads not guilty to DUI charges
LOS ANGELES - Former "Saturday Night Live" star Tracy Morgan is heading to court after pleading not guilty to charges of drunken driving, prosecutors said Thursday.

Diana's death inquiry more 'complex' than expected
LONDON - An inquiry into the death of Princess Diana is "far more complex than any of us thought," the official leading the investigation said Friday without commenting on the conspiracy theories that persist nearly nine years after her death.

People in the News
LOS ANGELES - Joaquin Phoenix's car overturned on a canyon road and collided with another vehicle after his brakes went out, but there were no reports of injury, police said.

Nicole Kidman named ambassador for UN
UNITED NATIONS - Nicole Kidman has a new role - working to advance women's rights around the globe as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N.

Gere, Berry are next Hasty Pudding recipients
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Richard Gere and Halle Berry are this year's recipients of the annual Hasty Pudding awards, given by a student drama group at Harvard University.

Nicole Kidman named ambassador for UN
UNITED NATIONS - Nicole Kidman has a new role - working to advance women's rights around the globe as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N.

Former SNL star pleads not guilty to DUI charges
LOS ANGELES - Former "Saturday Night Live" star Tracy Morgan is heading to court after pleading not guilty to charges of drunken driving, prosecutors said Thursday.

Gere, Berry are next Hasty Pudding recipients
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Richard Gere and Halle Berry are this year's recipients of the annual Hasty Pudding awards, given by a student drama group at Harvard University.

People in the News
NEW YORK - Meg Ryan has adopted a baby girl from China.

Identity theft: complaints involving youngsters rise

Rates on 30-year mortgages edge up slightly
WASHINGTON - Rates on 30-year mortgages, after falling for six straight weeks, edged up slightly this week as investors anticipated another rate hike from the Federal Reserve, according to a national survey released Thursday.

Identity theft: complaints involving youngsters rise
WASHINGTON - Identity thieves are increasingly targeting children.

Rates on 30-year mortgages edge up slightly
WASHINGTON - Rates on 30-year mortgages, after falling for six straight weeks, edged up slightly this week as investors anticipated another rate hike from the Federal Reserve, according to a national survey released Thursday.

Rates on 30-year mortgages edge up slightly

Identity theft: complaints involving youngsters rise
WASHINGTON - Identity thieves are increasingly targeting children.

Fishing Tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.

Bass anglers enjoying most success this winter
High winds and subfreezing nighttime temperatures have slowed the bites of most fish, except largemouth bass at Strom Thurmond Lake.

Fishing Tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.

Bass anglers enjoying most success this winter

Fishing Tournaments

Bass anglers enjoying most success this winter
High winds and subfreezing nighttime temperatures have slowed the bites of most fish, except largemouth bass at Strom Thurmond Lake.

Big lead holds to give Rice 4th title
The Tag Rice dynasty continued Friday night at the Augusta Futurity.

Neely rides wave of emotion
It's hard to say who wanted the Classic Non-Pro title more: Benjie Neely or her father, Ben.

Neely rides wave of emotion

Mitchell gets luckiest draw
John Mitchell never gave the Western Horseman Cup competition much consideration.

Big lead holds to give Rice 4th title
The Tag Rice dynasty continued Friday night at the Augusta Futurity.

Late run doesn't deter Quintan Blue in Non-Pro
Jim Vangilder and bad draws have become synonymous. But he hasn't let his poor luck get him down.

Cutter takes care of business
With the advances in technology, Danny Miller can work and play at the same time.

Mitchell gets luckiest draw

Late run doesn't deter Quintan Blue in Non-Pro

Mitchell gets luckiest draw
John Mitchell never gave the Western Horseman Cup competition much consideration.

Vangilder aiming for fourth Augusta title
Jim Vangilder is starting to make Augusta his home away from home.

Vangilder aiming for fourth Augusta title
Jim Vangilder is starting to make Augusta his home away from home.

Late run doesn't deter Quintan Blue in Non-Pro
Jim Vangilder and bad draws have become synonymous. But he hasn't let his poor luck get him down.

Vangilder aiming for fourth Augusta title

Cutter takes care of business

Neely rides wave of emotion
It's hard to say who wanted the Classic Non-Pro title more: Benjie Neely or her father, Ben.

Big lead holds to give Rice 4th title

Cutter takes care of business
With the advances in technology, Danny Miller can work and play at the same time.

Garden doctor is always in when you have a PC

Use repellents to keep those rabbits at bay

Garden doctor is always in when you have a PC
NEW MARKET, Va. - A garden tool growing more popular by the season doesn't have a handle, won't belch smoke, isn't noisy and leaves no dirt on your hands. It's a computer and it's changing the way we do our planting and harvesting.

Garden doctor is always in when you have a PC
NEW MARKET, Va. - A garden tool growing more popular by the season doesn't have a handle, won't belch smoke, isn't noisy and leaves no dirt on your hands. It's a computer and it's changing the way we do our planting and harvesting.

Use repellents to keep those rabbits at bay
I have seen some rabbit pellets in my backyard and have noticed some plants in my yard, particularly in my garden, that have been eaten. What can I do to keep rabbits away? - Sheila

Use repellents to keep those rabbits at bay
I have seen some rabbit pellets in my backyard and have noticed some plants in my yard, particularly in my garden, that have been eaten. What can I do to keep rabbits away? - Sheila

Cut mark is tied by Els
DOHA, Qatar - Henrik Stenson shot 4-under-par 68 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Qatar Masters, and Ernie Els equaled a European Tour record by making the cut for the 69th consecutive time.

Els trails by five
DOHA, Qatar - Defending champion Ernie Els got off to a slow start in the Qatar Masters on Thursday, shooting an opening round 1-under-par 71 to trail co-leaders Ricardo Gonzalez and Henrik Stenson by five shots.

Pacers honored by state
COLUMBIA - Back-to-back national championships netted USC Aiken golfers a round of applause Thursday from the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Cut mark is tied by Els

Pacers honored by state
COLUMBIA - Back-to-back national championships netted USC Aiken golfers a round of applause Thursday from the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Pacers honored by state

Jobe remains in front
SAN DIEGO - Brandt Jobe now can say he is leading the Buick Invitational, after handling the tough South Course with 5-under-par 67 on Friday. How he got there remains a mystery to him.

Jobe remains in front

Woods goes south on North
SAN DIEGO - Coming off one of the longest breaks in his career, Tiger Woods might get another one sooner than he would like.

Woods goes south on North

Woods goes south on North
SAN DIEGO - Coming off one of the longest breaks in his career, Tiger Woods might get another one sooner than he would like.

Els trails by five

Cut mark is tied by Els
DOHA, Qatar - Henrik Stenson shot 4-under-par 68 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Qatar Masters, and Ernie Els equaled a European Tour record by making the cut for the 69th consecutive time.

Jobe remains in front
SAN DIEGO - Brandt Jobe now can say he is leading the Buick Invitational, after handling the tough South Course with 5-under-par 67 on Friday. How he got there remains a mystery to him.

Els trails by five
DOHA, Qatar - Defending champion Ernie Els got off to a slow start in the Qatar Masters on Thursday, shooting an opening round 1-under-par 71 to trail co-leaders Ricardo Gonzalez and Henrik Stenson by five shots.

A Heavy Heart

Pressure gets best of 'Pack

Brantley made sure Josey addressed last year's flaw

High School Players of the Week

Ducks won't be as mighty next year
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Come next fall, the Ducks won't be Mighty anymore.

Ducks won't be as mighty next year

Surging Hurricanes dump Thrashers

Surging Hurricanes dump Thrashers
ATLANTA - Niclas Wallin scored on a deflection 16 seconds into the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes pulled away for a 5-1 victory over the slumping Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night.

Surging Hurricanes dump Thrashers
ATLANTA - Niclas Wallin scored on a deflection 16 seconds into the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes pulled away for a 5-1 victory over the slumping Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday night.

Ducks won't be as mighty next year
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Come next fall, the Ducks won't be Mighty anymore.

So, what's in your wallet? Lots of ID
Who are you? Who? Who? Who? Who?

So, what's in your wallet? Lots of ID
Who are you? Who? Who? Who? Who?

Applauds French health care
The Jan. 16 editorial criticized the Maryland Legislature for compelling Wal-Mart to spend more money on health care insurance for its employees, saying the government has no right "to order businesses to take better care of its employees ... That's a recipe for the kind of nanny-socialism made famous by France." Howard M. Rosen, Augusta

Why science should teach creation
Why do those who teach science in our schools object to teaching creation? There should be none. In fact, if the whole truth of evolution was told, teaching creation would be necessary. Gilbert Ward, Evans

Applauds French health care
The Jan. 16 editorial criticized the Maryland Legislature for compelling Wal-Mart to spend more money on health care insurance for its employees, saying the government has no right "to order businesses to take better care of its employees ... That's a recipe for the kind of nanny-socialism made famous by France." Howard M. Rosen, Augusta

Can the criticism; Bush is doing fine
All presidents in American history have been criticized more than praised. We are Monday morning quarterbacks. President Bush is doing a fine job considering the difficulties the nation faces. Our first lady is outstanding; we should be proud. John P. Clements, Augusta

Can the criticism; Bush is doing fine
All presidents in American history have been criticized more than praised. We are Monday morning quarterbacks. President Bush is doing a fine job considering the difficulties the nation faces. Our first lady is outstanding; we should be proud. John P. Clements, Augusta

Honest work penalized; sloth rewarded
What a great country we live in! Go to war for your country, get old and get wounded, and you cannot even get into government housing. But have five children by as many daddies that you can find, and not only will the government give you a place to stay, but they will feed you, too. Chris McCain, Hephzibah

Finds editorials inconsistent
I found your Jan. 16 editorial, "Pack your bags, we're going to France," quite confusing. You stated, "Government has absolutely no business telling business how to operate." John Nixon, Augusta

Can the criticism; Bush is doing fine

Finds editorials inconsistent
I found your Jan. 16 editorial, "Pack your bags, we're going to France," quite confusing. You stated, "Government has absolutely no business telling business how to operate." John Nixon, Augusta

Honest work penalized; sloth rewarded

Finds editorials inconsistent

Why science should teach creation

Why science should teach creation
Why do those who teach science in our schools object to teaching creation? There should be none. In fact, if the whole truth of evolution was told, teaching creation would be necessary. Gilbert Ward, Evans

Honest work penalized; sloth rewarded
What a great country we live in! Go to war for your country, get old and get wounded, and you cannot even get into government housing. But have five children by as many daddies that you can find, and not only will the government give you a place to stay, but they will feed you, too. Chris McCain, Hephzibah

Applauds French health care

Living briefs

Remembering Challenger 20 years later

Toyota FJ Cruiser is off-roading fun

Ford Hybrid research vehicle runs on ethanol

Punxsutawney Phil's handler stepping down

Book club gives members lessons in making choices

Extreme birders go to ends of earth to see fowl

Concord remembering teacher's life

Circus gets an updated look

FDA approves first inhaled version insulin for diabetics

Remembering Challenger 20 years later
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Twenty years ago, space shuttle Challenger blew apart into jets of fire and plumes of smoke, a terrifying sight witnessed by the families of the seven astronauts and onlookers who came to watch the historic launch of the first teacher in space.

Concord remembering teacher's life
CONCORD, N.H. - It was just as Christa McAuliffe would have wanted.

Extreme birders go to ends of earth to see fowl
CHICAGO - Entrepreneur Vernon LaVia spends $15,000 a year on birding trips and can reel off all the diseases and misadventures he's had pursuing his favorite pastime in 33 countries.

Living briefs
Isn't It Romantic? Valentine's Day is approaching, so we want to know about Your Song. You know, the one that defines you as a couple; the one you danced to All Night Long when you got married, went on a date or were Makin' Whoopie.

FDA approves first inhaled version insulin for diabetics
WASHINGTON - The first inhalable version of insulin won federal approval Friday, giving millions of adult diabetics an alternative to some of the regular injections they now endure.

Book club gives members lessons in making choices
A girl who likes books and wants to be a doctor or a lawyer seems like a good fit for something called the Smart Girls Club, but Joi Sheppard was almost sidelined on a technicality.

Circus gets an updated look
NEW YORK - The Greatest Show on Earth got a makeover. When the 136th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus opened earlier in January, it had a completely new look - from the stage (no more three rings) to the costumes.

Punxsutawney Phil's handler stepping down
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not on Groundhog Day, one thing's for sure: The man who has been the furry forecaster's official handler for the past 15 years will step down after this year.

Extreme birders go to ends of earth to see fowl
CHICAGO - Entrepreneur Vernon LaVia spends $15,000 a year on birding trips and can reel off all the diseases and misadventures he's had pursuing his favorite pastime in 33 countries.

Ford Hybrid research vehicle runs on ethanol
WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Co., extending its push into hybrid technology, said Wednesday it was the first automaker to develop a hybrid research vehicle capable of running on ethanol-based fuels.

Circus gets an updated look
NEW YORK - The Greatest Show on Earth got a makeover. When the 136th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus opened earlier in January, it had a completely new look - from the stage (no more three rings) to the costumes.

Book club gives members lessons in making choices
A girl who likes books and wants to be a doctor or a lawyer seems like a good fit for something called the Smart Girls Club, but Joi Sheppard was almost sidelined on a technicality.

Remembering Challenger 20 years later
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Twenty years ago, space shuttle Challenger blew apart into jets of fire and plumes of smoke, a terrifying sight witnessed by the families of the seven astronauts and onlookers who came to watch the historic launch of the first teacher in space.

Toyota FJ Cruiser is off-roading fun
Looking for something different to drive? How about a quirky-looking new sport utility vehicle that's ready and waiting for spirited off-roading?

Concord remembering teacher's life
CONCORD, N.H. - It was just as Christa McAuliffe would have wanted.

Ford Hybrid research vehicle runs on ethanol
WASHINGTON - Ford Motor Co., extending its push into hybrid technology, said Wednesday it was the first automaker to develop a hybrid research vehicle capable of running on ethanol-based fuels.

FDA approves first inhaled version insulin for diabetics
WASHINGTON - The first inhalable version of insulin won federal approval Friday, giving millions of adult diabetics an alternative to some of the regular injections they now endure.

Punxsutawney Phil's handler stepping down
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not on Groundhog Day, one thing's for sure: The man who has been the furry forecaster's official handler for the past 15 years will step down after this year.

Living briefs
Isn't It Romantic? Valentine's Day is approaching, so we want to know about Your Song. You know, the one that defines you as a couple; the one you danced to All Night Long when you got married, went on a date or were Makin' Whoopie.

Toyota FJ Cruiser is off-roading fun
Looking for something different to drive? How about a quirky-looking new sport utility vehicle that's ready and waiting for spirited off-roading?

Trip is no vacation for Lynx
When the Augusta Lynx unloaded the bus for their last game on Jan. 21, they were welcomed by sunny skies and 86 degrees in Estero, Fla.

Trip is no vacation for Lynx

Trip is no vacation for Lynx
When the Augusta Lynx unloaded the bus for their last game on Jan. 21, they were welcomed by sunny skies and 86 degrees in Estero, Fla.

Old mill will live again as salvage
In its heyday, the belt-driven machinery inside Southern Milling Co. operated almost nonstop.

Falling for you
Derek Lyons points out the color shifts in the rock face of Toccoa Falls to his girlfriend, Heather Bramlett, in Toccoa, Ga. Mr. Lyons, a freshman at Toccoa Falls College, lives less than a minute from the falls and enjoys visiting in the mornings.

Rants and raves
THE CLEANING STAFF of any establishment does not throw used tissue or paper towels on the floor, leave waste in the toilets or otherwise make the messes. It is the public. I personally saw a hardworking housekeeper in a Futurity restroom having to clean up behind the sloppy public.

New group at ASU focuses on faculty
He has a background with the Teamsters union, but Mark Fissel said organizing professors at Augusta State University has been quite different.

Rants and raves
Comments from readers:

Petition cites 'majority rule'
The attorney for a government reformer seeking the ouster of Augusta Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams amended his legal petition Friday to cite "the majority rule."

Dad receives probation in '02 shooting
A man charged in the accidental 2002 shooting of his son pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge before a Superior Court judge Friday.

Williams' supporters rally in leader's favor
Friends and supporters rallied behind Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams and his efforts to remain the city government's second-in-command Friday.

Rants and raves
Comments from readers:

Pupils experience Japanese culture
Dawn Hampton's electric blue sash, called an obi, offered a stark contrast to her all-black outfit as she danced a Japanese folk dance that blends martial arts and drumming.

Kid of the Day
LaQuaja Lanee Abrams, of Blythe, is today's kid of the day.

Lawmakers keep up fast pace in General Assembly

Murder trial set to begin today
Opening statements start this afternoon in Willie G. Allen's capital murder trial.

Plan for nuclear fuel may advance

Falling for you
Derek Lyons points out the color shifts in the rock face of Toccoa Falls to his girlfriend, Heather Bramlett, in Toccoa, Ga. Mr. Lyons, a freshman at Toccoa Falls College, lives less than a minute from the falls and enjoys visiting in the mornings.

New group at ASU focuses on faculty

Petition cites 'majority rule'

Web site will display lawyers' sanctions

Murder trial set to begin today

Fatal car accident

Governor signs voter ID measure

Williams' supporters rally in leader's favor

Rolling back assessments proves hard

Cat causes power outage, minor leak, at chemical plant
A cat that got into an electrical substation caused a power outage at PCS Nitrogen tonight, blowing a transformer and causing "minor ammonia emmissions," officials said.

Falling for you

Reading difficulties ensnare charter bill
COLUMBIA - Senators learned a lesson in lawmaking this week: Read before you write.

Officials criticize Perdue's proposal

Across Georgia
NORCROSS - A man shot and injured his girlfriend and barricaded himself in an apartment with his infant daughter before killing himself.

Across the area

Petitioner clarifies intent
Government reformer Woody Merry doesn't want to unseat Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams or send him to jail.

News you can use

Rural aid is at issue in merger
Lee Anderson has lived in the rural part of Columbia County all his life.

Across Georgia

Kid of the Day
LaQuaja Lanee Abrams, of Blythe, is today's kid of the day.

Prosecution lays out case

Fatal car accident
An employee of Chancey's wrecker service prepares to lift a 2005 Honda Accord that flipped over, killing a newspaper carrier for The Augusta Chronicle.

Reading difficulties ensnare charter bill

Suit says Augusta got loans illegally
A former scientist and two Richmond County families alleged in a lawsuit unsealed Friday that the city of Augusta illegally obtained $22.6 million in loans through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Officials push technology

Teens tying knot prompt legal debate

Smoke sparks medical building evacuation
Fire officials were called out to a University Hospital building this morning after a generator sparked, leading to a partial evacuation of the building.

Across South Carolina

Police end brief Aiken County standoff
Police peacefully ended a short standoff earlier this evening with a man in Aiken County following reports of a disturbance at his home.

Body of missing 3-year-old is found; mother is charged

Salary increases fail to diminish turnover
AIKEN - A year ago, the Aiken County emergency medical services division was in critical condition.

Across Georgia

Across South Carolina
Military judge to hear Marine's court-martial

Cox needles 'good old boys' on statewide tour

Rural aid is at issue in merger
Lee Anderson has lived in the rural part of Columbia County all his life.

'Good to be home'

Indigent care sets record, but so does budget surplus
University Hospital had a record surplus last year despite also giving a record amount of indigent care, officials said.

Rants and raves
THE CLEANING STAFF of any establishment does not throw used tissue or paper towels on the floor, leave waste in the toilets or otherwise make the messes. It is the public. I personally saw a hardworking housekeeper in a Futurity restroom having to clean up behind the sloppy public.

Across Georgia
NORCROSS - A man shot and injured his girlfriend and barricaded himself in an apartment with his infant daughter before killing himself.

Web site will display lawyers' sanctions
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Bar agreed Thursday to put lawyers' disciplinary actions on its Web site so the public can easily find them, although some attorneys compared the move to a "scarlet letter."

Slaying suspect is denied bond
A judge denied bond Thursday for an Augusta man facing a murder charge in connection with a home invasion.

Rolling back assessments proves hard
COLUMBIA - A Senate subcommittee on Thursday rejected efforts to roll back property tax assessments after realizing the proposal would hit most homeowners with a tax increase.

Rants and raves
Comments from readers:

News you can use
THE FOREIGNER: The play will be presented at 8 p.m. at Aiken Community Playhouse in the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 124 Newberry St. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for students and $6 for children 12 and younger. Reservations are recommended. Call (803) 648-1438.

Governor signs voter ID measure
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue signed the latest version of Georgia's voter identification bill into law Thursday, sending it to the U.S. Justice Department for the second time in two years.

Across South Carolina
Military judge to hear Marine's court-martial

Petitioner clarifies intent
Government reformer Woody Merry doesn't want to unseat Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams or send him to jail.

Across the area
A 25-year-old Aiken woman was killed in a one-car wreck early Thursday morning, but two other passengers, including a 5-year-old boy, were unharmed.

Old mill will live again as salvage
In its heyday, the belt-driven machinery inside Southern Milling Co. operated almost nonstop.

Slaying suspect is denied bond
A judge denied bond Thursday for an Augusta man facing a murder charge in connection with a home invasion.

'Good to be home'
HINESVILLE, Ga. - After 45 hours of travel and a year in Iraq, Spc. Mark Wedel found himself on Fort Stewart's parade grounds tightly embracing his wife, Darlene, and 4-year-old son, Andrew.

Fatal car accident
An employee of Chancey's wrecker service prepares to lift a 2005 Honda Accord that flipped over, killing a newspaper carrier for The Augusta Chronicle.

Cox needles 'good old boys' on statewide tour
ATLANTA - Secretary of State Cathy Cox kicked off a statewide tour Thursday as part of her gubernatorial campaign with a few digs at two men also vying for the office.

Plan for nuclear fuel may advance
AIKEN - President Bush will propose spending $250 million on new ways to reuse nuclear fuel when he unveils his fiscal 2007 budget next month, The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Across the area
A 25-year-old Aiken woman was killed in a one-car wreck early Thursday morning, but two other passengers, including a 5-year-old boy, were unharmed.

Governor signs voter ID measure
ATLANTA - Gov. Sonny Perdue signed the latest version of Georgia's voter identification bill into law Thursday, sending it to the U.S. Justice Department for the second time in two years.

Murder trial set to begin today
Opening statements start this afternoon in Willie G. Allen's capital murder trial.

Salary increases fail to diminish turnover
AIKEN - A year ago, the Aiken County emergency medical services division was in critical condition.

Bill would help parents pay for private school

Rolling back assessments proves hard
COLUMBIA - A Senate subcommittee on Thursday rejected efforts to roll back property tax assessments after realizing the proposal would hit most homeowners with a tax increase.

Across Georgia
NORCROSS - Gwinnett County police said a man died Friday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound in the parking lot outside a police precinct.

Web site will display lawyers' sanctions
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Bar agreed Thursday to put lawyers' disciplinary actions on its Web site so the public can easily find them, although some attorneys compared the move to a "scarlet letter."

Kid of the Day
Emerson Renee McGowen, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.

Rural officials band together to push issues

Lawmakers keep up fast pace in General Assembly
ATLANTA - The Georgia General Assembly, in its second week of lawmaking, ushered through the bills leaders wanted to get rid of early.

Plan for nuclear fuel may advance
AIKEN - President Bush will propose spending $250 million on new ways to reuse nuclear fuel when he unveils his fiscal 2007 budget next month, The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Officials criticize Perdue's proposal
Richmond County school officials had nothing good to say about Gov. Sonny Perdue's proposal that would require 65 percent of school funding to be spent in the classroom.

Bill would help parents pay for private school
COLUMBIA - Parents could receive a state check or tax credit to send their children to private school under a bill introduced Thursday in the House.

Test scores show gender gap
Glance at the results of any of Georgia's Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests for any grade last year, and one thing stands out - boys are lagging behind.

Reading difficulties ensnare charter bill
COLUMBIA - Senators learned a lesson in lawmaking this week: Read before you write.

Prosecution lays out case
The question is not whether Willie G. Allen shot two people to death, it's why, according to attorneys' opening statements Friday.

Rural officials band together to push issues
ATLANTA - It might not be as established or powerful as the caucuses spawned by blacks and female legislators, but the recently formed rural caucus has found a growing need for its existence in the General Assembly.

Doctor awarded for bravery
The rocket-propelled grenade thumped off the roof of the small truck where Richard Jadick was crammed in with six injured Marines he was trying to save from an ambush in Fallujah. For some reason, it didn't explode, although machine guns and mortar fire echoed around them.

News you can use
THE FOREIGNER: The play will be presented at 8 p.m. at Aiken Community Playhouse in the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 124 Newberry St. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for students and $6 for children 12 and younger. Reservations are recommended. Call (803) 648-1438.

Kid of the Day
Emerson Renee McGowen, of Augusta, is today's kid of the day.

Petitioner clarifies intent

Across the area
A 76-year-old Aiken man died Friday from injuries he suffered in a Jan. 15 car crash on Whiskey Road.

Across the area
A 76-year-old Aiken man died Friday from injuries he suffered in a Jan. 15 car crash on Whiskey Road.

Prosecution lays out case
The question is not whether Willie G. Allen shot two people to death, it's why, according to attorneys' opening statements Friday.

Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Richland County deputies say a 40-year-old man has told them he raped 15 women in a year, leaving investigators searching for victims who have not been identified.

Body of missing 3-year-old is found; mother is charged
ALMA, Ga. - After a two-day search, police found the body of a 3-year-old boy whose adoptive mother reported him kidnapped before she finally confessed to slaying him.

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Williams' supporters rally in leader's favor
Friends and supporters rallied behind Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams and his efforts to remain the city government's second-in-command Friday.

Body of missing 3-year-old is found; mother is charged
ALMA, Ga. - After a two-day search, police found the body of a 3-year-old boy whose adoptive mother reported him kidnapped before she finally confessed to slaying him.

Petition cites 'majority rule'
The attorney for a government reformer seeking the ouster of Augusta Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams amended his legal petition Friday to cite "the majority rule."

Officials push technology
AIKEN - Esther Blake said starfall.com is helping her pupils improve their reading skills.

Lawmakers keep up fast pace in General Assembly
ATLANTA - The Georgia General Assembly, in its second week of lawmaking, ushered through the bills leaders wanted to get rid of early.

Teens tying knot prompt legal debate
ATLANTA - Pondering the what-ifs of state marriage laws, state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver cut to the point. "There are a lot of things we can't envision happening," she said bluntly.

Teens tying knot prompt legal debate
ATLANTA - Pondering the what-ifs of state marriage laws, state Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver cut to the point. "There are a lot of things we can't envision happening," she said bluntly.

Indigent care sets record, but so does budget surplus

Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Richland County deputies say a 40-year-old man has told them he raped 15 women in a year, leaving investigators searching for victims who have not been identified.

Dad receives probation in '02 shooting

Dad receives probation in '02 shooting
A man charged in the accidental 2002 shooting of his son pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge before a Superior Court judge Friday.

Kid of the Day

Suit says Augusta got loans illegally
A former scientist and two Richmond County families alleged in a lawsuit unsealed Friday that the city of Augusta illegally obtained $22.6 million in loans through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Test scores show gender gap

Across Georgia
NORCROSS - Gwinnett County police said a man died Friday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound in the parking lot outside a police precinct.

Rural aid is at issue in merger

Pupils experience Japanese culture
Dawn Hampton's electric blue sash, called an obi, offered a stark contrast to her all-black outfit as she danced a Japanese folk dance that blends martial arts and drumming.

Doctor awarded for bravery

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Today's events include:

Old mill will live again as salvage

Test scores show gender gap
Glance at the results of any of Georgia's Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests for any grade last year, and one thing stands out - boys are lagging behind.

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Rants and raves
THE CLEANING STAFF of any establishment does not throw used tissue or paper towels on the floor, leave waste in the toilets or otherwise make the messes. It is the public. I personally saw a hardworking housekeeper in a Futurity restroom having to clean up behind the sloppy public.

Across South Carolina

New group at ASU focuses on faculty
He has a background with the Teamsters union, but Mark Fissel said organizing professors at Augusta State University has been quite different.

Slaying suspect is denied bond

Doctor awarded for bravery
The rocket-propelled grenade thumped off the roof of the small truck where Richard Jadick was crammed in with six injured Marines he was trying to save from an ambush in Fallujah. For some reason, it didn't explode, although machine guns and mortar fire echoed around them.

Suit says Augusta got loans illegally

Rural officials band together to push issues
ATLANTA - It might not be as established or powerful as the caucuses spawned by blacks and female legislators, but the recently formed rural caucus has found a growing need for its existence in the General Assembly.

Pupils experience Japanese culture

Indigent care sets record, but so does budget surplus
University Hospital had a record surplus last year despite also giving a record amount of indigent care, officials said.

Salary increases fail to diminish turnover

Bill would help parents pay for private school
COLUMBIA - Parents could receive a state check or tax credit to send their children to private school under a bill introduced Thursday in the House.

Across the area

'Good to be home'
HINESVILLE, Ga. - After 45 hours of travel and a year in Iraq, Spc. Mark Wedel found himself on Fort Stewart's parade grounds tightly embracing his wife, Darlene, and 4-year-old son, Andrew.

Cox needles 'good old boys' on statewide tour
ATLANTA - Secretary of State Cathy Cox kicked off a statewide tour Thursday as part of her gubernatorial campaign with a few digs at two men also vying for the office.

Kid of the Day

For ex-Bulldog, long drives are just elementary
LA JOLLA, Calif. - The biggest word resonating on the PGA Tour these days isn't Tiger or Phil or Finchem or FedEx. It's Bubba.

Taylor content letting things fall into place
LA JOLLA, Calif. - Vaughn Taylor might look at the various ranking systems in professional golf with a combination of enthusiasm and queasiness.

Taylor content letting things fall into place
LA JOLLA, Calif. - Vaughn Taylor might look at the various ranking systems in professional golf with a combination of enthusiasm and queasiness.

For ex-Bulldog, long drives are just elementary
LA JOLLA, Calif. - The biggest word resonating on the PGA Tour these days isn't Tiger or Phil or Finchem or FedEx. It's Bubba.

Film marks anniversary of Challenger explosion

Sundance film documents the sleep-deprived
PARK CITY, Utah - At 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Alan Berliner was out of his element for the first two screenings of his Sundance Film Festival documentary "Wide Awake."

Movie ratings board invites scrutiny of process

China hasn't approved release of 'Memoirs of a Geisha'
HONG KONG - Two weeks before its scheduled debut in China, the government still hasn't approved the release of the Hollywood film "Memoirs of a Geisha," a movie executive said Wednesday.

Sundance film documents the sleep-deprived
PARK CITY, Utah - At 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Alan Berliner was out of his element for the first two screenings of his Sundance Film Festival documentary "Wide Awake."

Sundance film documents the sleep-deprived

Film marks anniversary of Challenger explosion
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - The Challenger explosion left an indelible impression on Renee Sotile, who, like so many starry-eyed students in 1986, had been captivated by a teacher who was part of the ill-fated crew heading to space.

China hasn't approved release of 'Memoirs of a Geisha'
HONG KONG - Two weeks before its scheduled debut in China, the government still hasn't approved the release of the Hollywood film "Memoirs of a Geisha," a movie executive said Wednesday.

First black Oscar winner, honored with stamp
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Hattie McDaniel, the first black actress to win an Academy Award, was honored Wednesday with a U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp.

Sundance documentary rates the movie raters
PARK CITY, Utah - Kirby Dick has rated the movie-ratings board and come to a blunt conclusion: This panel is not suitable for any audiences.

China hasn't approved release of 'Memoirs of a Geisha'

Movie ratings board invites scrutiny of process
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood's film ratings system appears as simple as A-B-C - or at least G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17.

Sundance documentary rates the movie raters

First black Oscar winner, honored with stamp
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Hattie McDaniel, the first black actress to win an Academy Award, was honored Wednesday with a U.S. Postal Service commemorative stamp.

Film marks anniversary of Challenger explosion
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - The Challenger explosion left an indelible impression on Renee Sotile, who, like so many starry-eyed students in 1986, had been captivated by a teacher who was part of the ill-fated crew heading to space.

Sundance documentary rates the movie raters
PARK CITY, Utah - Kirby Dick has rated the movie-ratings board and come to a blunt conclusion: This panel is not suitable for any audiences.

Movie ratings board invites scrutiny of process
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood's film ratings system appears as simple as A-B-C - or at least G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17.

First black Oscar winner, honored with stamp

Top 20 Concert Tours

Mozart's birthday celebrated around the world

Mozart's birthday celebrated around the world
SALZBURG, Austria - It's a birthday bash being heard around the world.

Top 20 Concert Tours
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

UB40 mixes new songs with old on latest album

UB40 mixes new songs with old on latest album
Twenty-five years after their recording debut, Britain's venerable pop-reggae group UB40 - perhaps best known for the chart-toping 1984 remake of "Red, Red Wine" - smartly plays to its strengths with politically minded originals alongside reworked pop and reggae classics on "Who You Fighting For."

UB40 mixes new songs with old on latest album
Twenty-five years after their recording debut, Britain's venerable pop-reggae group UB40 - perhaps best known for the chart-toping 1984 remake of "Red, Red Wine" - smartly plays to its strengths with politically minded originals alongside reworked pop and reggae classics on "Who You Fighting For."

Top 20 Concert Tours
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

Mozart's birthday celebrated around the world
SALZBURG, Austria - It's a birthday bash being heard around the world.

Five-time champion preaches patience

Five-time champion preaches patience
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The kind of pace Hurley Haywood wants out of his Brumos Racing sports car is considered "slow and steady." It also would be a record at the Daytona International Speedway.

Harvick would be good catch if he tests free-agent waters

Harvick would be good catch if he tests free-agent waters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Unless car owner Richard Childress can sign him to a long-term extension, Kevin Harvick will be one of the top free agents for the 2007 season - just in time for Toyota to make its NASCAR debut.

Harvick would be good catch if he tests free-agent waters
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Unless car owner Richard Childress can sign him to a long-term extension, Kevin Harvick will be one of the top free agents for the 2007 season - just in time for Toyota to make its NASCAR debut.

Five-time champion preaches patience
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The kind of pace Hurley Haywood wants out of his Brumos Racing sports car is considered "slow and steady." It also would be a record at the Daytona International Speedway.

NBA Notes

Artest makes fresh start
BOSTON - Ron Artest wants people to remember some of the good things he did in Indiana, too.

Former Hawk help lifts Suns
ATLANTA - Boris Diaw scored 25 points in his first game in Atlanta since he was traded, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 110-106 win over the Hawks on Friday night.

NBA Notes
PHILADELPHIA - Pat Garrity opened overtime with consecutive 3-pointers and scored a season-high 24 points, Hedo Turkoglu had 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 119-115, on Thursday night for their season-high fifth consecutive win.

NBA Notes
PHILADELPHIA - Pat Garrity opened overtime with consecutive 3-pointers and scored a season-high 24 points, Hedo Turkoglu had 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 119-115, on Thursday night for their season-high fifth consecutive win.

Former Hawk help lifts Suns
ATLANTA - Boris Diaw scored 25 points in his first game in Atlanta since he was traded, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 110-106 win over the Hawks on Friday night.

Former Hawk help lifts Suns

Artest makes fresh start
BOSTON - Ron Artest wants people to remember some of the good things he did in Indiana, too.

Artest makes fresh start

Lady Bulldogs pick up win at South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Tasha Humphrey scored 18 points, and Sherill Baker added 13 in the second half to lift No. 15 Georgia to a 74-65 victory over South Carolina on Thursday.

Lady Vols lose second in row
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Top-ranked Tennessee lost consecutive games for the first time in nine years when Kentucky upset the Lady Vols, 66-63 on Thursday night.

Lady Vols lose second in row
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Top-ranked Tennessee lost consecutive games for the first time in nine years when Kentucky upset the Lady Vols, 66-63 on Thursday night.

Duke posts victory
BLACKSBURG, Va. - J.J. Redick, Shelden Williams and No. 2 Duke didn't stay down long, and they had the perfect opponent to get well against Thursday night.

Lady Bulldogs pick up win at South Carolina
COLUMBIA - Tasha Humphrey scored 18 points, and Sherill Baker added 13 in the second half to lift No. 15 Georgia to a 74-65 victory over South Carolina on Thursday.

Duke posts victory
BLACKSBURG, Va. - J.J. Redick, Shelden Williams and No. 2 Duke didn't stay down long, and they had the perfect opponent to get well against Thursday night.

NFL Notes

Steelers soaking it all in for now

Gray is unsung star of Seattle's line

Despite security, fake Super Bowl tickets persist

Shot at coaching feat adds to hype

Mr. Willie Hurley    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Angelica Soto    (PATERSON, N.J.)

Mrs. Lucille Atwood    (CHOCOWINTIY, N.C.)

Mrs. Ivaree W. Stacey    (KNOXVILLE, TN)

Rev. Gerald Rodgers    (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mr. Roosevelt Steele    (MILLEN, Ga.)

Mrs. Anna Dunnaway    (WASHINGTON, Ga.)

Mr. Frank W. Thomas, Jr.    (WASHINGTON, Ga.)

Mr. Raymond Smith, Sr.    (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)

Mrs. Nora Bell Valentine    (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mrs. Rachel Langley    (BOWMAN, Ga.)

Mr. Melvin Benefield    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Mary Lou Martin    (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mr. Claude Blackwelder, Jr.    (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)

Mr. Joe W. Glasker    (COVINGTON, Ga.)

Mr. Randy Brinkley    (JACKSON, S.C.)

Mr. Claude Howard    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Eula Brown    (GOUGH, Ga.)

Mr. Joseph (Joe) Watts    (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mr. James Clayton, Jr.    (SPARTA, Ga.)

Mr. Fletcher Ruff    (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)

Mr. Johnny Douglas    (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)

Mrs. Susan Dorn    (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)

Mrs. Frances V. Doyle    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Sarah M. Ivey    (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)

Mr. David D. Dudley    (ATLANTA, Ga.)

Mr. Louis McTeer    (BARNWELL, S.C.)

Mrs. Frances L. Duke    (TIGNALL, Ga.)

Mrs. Louise M. Jones    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Fred Forest    (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mr. Claude Howard    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Joe W. Glasker    (COVINGTON, Ga.)

Mr. Roy E. Eskew    (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)

Mrs. Allie M. Sloan    (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)

Mrs. Susan Dorn    (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)

Mrs. Floria Sapp Jones    (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.)

Mr. Randy Brinkley    (JACKSON, S.C.)

Mr. Robert B. Poe    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Joseph (Joe) Watts    (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mrs. Lucille Paschall    (THOMSON, Ga.)

Mrs. Jeneil W. Tarrance    (WILLISTON, S.C.)

Ms. Cassandra McKennie    (DUBLIN, Ga.)

Ms. Charlsie Scurry    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Rev. Allen Lloyd, Jr.    (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mr. Heyward Parker    (SARDIS, Ga.)

Mr. Willie J. Huff    (THOMSON, Ga.)

Mrs. Sylvia Germany    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Lena Johnson    (DAVISBORO, Ga.)

Mr. David D. Dudley    (ATLANTA, Ga.)

Mr. G. Henry Dyches, Jr.    (MARTINEZ, Ga.)

Mrs. Frances V. Doyle    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Brooks Edmonds    (BELVEDERE, S.C.)

Mr. Johnny Douglas    (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)

Mr. Louis McTeer    (BARNWELL, S.C.)

Mr. James Clayton, Jr.    (SPARTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Louise M. Jones    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Eula Brown    (GOUGH, Ga.)

Mrs. Frances V. Doyle    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Randy Brinkley    (JACKSON, S.C.)

Mr. Heyward Parker    (SARDIS, Ga.)

Mr. Melvin Benefield    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Ms. Cassandra McKennie    (DUBLIN, Ga.)

Mrs. Nora Bell Valentine    (AIKEN, S.C.)

Rev. Allen Lloyd, Jr.    (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mrs. Sarah M. Ivey    (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)

Mrs. Lena Johnson    (DAVISBORO, Ga.)

Mr. Glenn Hyman    (NORWOOD, Ga.)

Mr. Willie J. Huff    (THOMSON, Ga.)

Mr. Willie Hurley    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. G. Henry Dyches, Jr.    (MARTINEZ, Ga.)

Mr. Wilbert L. Monroe    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Sylvia Germany    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Battle    (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mr. Brooks Edmonds    (BELVEDERE, S.C.)

Mr. Cedric Mclendon    (TIGNALL, Ga.)

Mrs. Frances V. Doyle    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Ms. Edna Mae Bradley    (ULMER, S.C.)

Mrs. Lois Curney    (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)

Mrs. Mary Lou Martin    (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mr. Cecil D. Clark    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Charles Logan, Jr.    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Elizabeth Bostick    (EARLY BRANCH, S.C.)

Mr. Walter E. Lloyd, Sr.    (MEMPHIS, Tenn.)

Mrs. Clarice H. Anderson    (WEST COLUMBIA, S.C.)

Mrs. Pauline Lewis    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Clarice H. Anderson    (WEST COLUMBIA, S.C.)

Mrs. Romena Lewis    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. John M. Willoughby    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Za'Marion Emanuel Lester    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Clinton Stewart, Jr.    (WHITE PLAINS, Ga.)

Mrs. Annie Lee Neely    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Harry Smith, Jr.    (TIGNALL, Ga.)

Mr. Willie Hurley    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Floria Sapp Jones    (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.)

Mrs. Rachel Langley    (BOWMAN, Ga.)

Rev. Gerald Rodgers    (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mrs. Miriam Kendall    (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)

Mr. Louis McTeer    (BARNWELL, S.C.)

Mrs. Louise M. Jones    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Mary Lou Martin    (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mr. Cecil D. Clark    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Louise M. Jones    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Randy Brinkley    (JACKSON, S.C.)

Mr. Willie J. Huff    (THOMSON, Ga.)

Mr. Frank W. Thomas, Jr.    (WASHINGTON, Ga.)

Mr. Claude Howard    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Ivaree W. Stacey    (KNOXVILLE, TN)

Mr. Joe W. Glasker    (COVINGTON, Ga.)

Mrs. Allie M. Sloan    (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)

Mr. Roy E. Eskew    (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)

Mr. Robert B. Poe    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Frances V. Doyle    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Wilbert L. Monroe    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Lois Curney    (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)

Mrs. Romena Lewis    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Za'Marion Emanuel Lester    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Elizabeth Bostick    (EARLY BRANCH, S.C.)

Mr. Joe W. Glasker    (COVINGTON, Ga.)

Mr. Roosevelt Steele    (MILLEN, Ga.)

Mr. Fred Forest    (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mrs. Angelica Soto    (PATERSON, N.J.)

Mr. Louis McTeer    (BARNWELL, S.C.)

Mrs. Floria Sapp Jones    (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.)

Mr. Cedric Mclendon    (TIGNALL, Ga.)

Mrs. Lucille Paschall    (THOMSON, Ga.)

Ms. Edna Mae Bradley    (ULMER, S.C.)

Mr. Herbert L. Jackson    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Charles Logan, Jr.    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Battle    (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mr. John M. Willoughby    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Mary Lou Martin    (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mrs. Lucille Williams    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Walter E. Lloyd, Sr.    (MEMPHIS, Tenn.)

Mrs. Jeneil W. Tarrance    (WILLISTON, S.C.)

Mrs. Pauline Lewis    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Clinton Stewart, Jr.    (WHITE PLAINS, Ga.)

Mrs. Annie Lee Neely    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Raymond Smith, Sr.    (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)

Mrs. Miriam Kendall    (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)

Mr. Harry Smith, Jr.    (TIGNALL, Ga.)

Mr. Herbert L. Jackson    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Ms. Charlsie Scurry    (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Glenn Hyman    (NORWOOD, Ga.)

Mrs. Floria Sapp Jones    (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.)

Mr. Fletcher Ruff    (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)

Mrs. Anna L. Cribbs    (MILLEN, Ga.)

Mrs. Allie M. Sloan (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)

Mr. Brooks Edmonds (BELVEDERE, S.C.)

Mrs. Louise M. Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Frank W. Thomas, Jr. (WASHINGTON, Ga.)

Mr. Roosevelt Steele (MILLEN, Ga.)

Mr. Johnny Douglas (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)

Mr. Joseph (Joe) Watts (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mrs. Clarice H. Anderson (WEST COLUMBIA, S.C.)

Mrs. Rachel Langley (BOWMAN, Ga.)

Mr. Robert B. Poe (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Heyward Parker (SARDIS, Ga.)

Mrs. Frances V. Doyle (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Frances L. Duke (TIGNALL, Ga.)

Mr. Randy Brinkley (JACKSON, S.C.)

Za'Marion Emanuel Lester (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Mary Lou Martin (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

Mrs. Sarah M. Ivey (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)

Mrs. Annie Lee Neely (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Nora Bell Valentine (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mrs. Lucille Paschall (THOMSON, Ga.)

Ms. Edna Mae Bradley (ULMER, S.C.)

Mrs. Ivaree W. Stacey (KNOXVILLE, TN)

Mr. Joe W. Glasker (COVINGTON, Ga.)

Ms. Charlsie Scurry (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Randy Brinkley (JACKSON, S.C.)

Mr. Cedric Mclendon (TIGNALL, Ga.)

Mr. G. Henry Dyches, Jr. (MARTINEZ, Ga.)

Mrs. Miriam Kendall (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)

Mr. Claude Howard (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Willie J. Huff (THOMSON, Ga.)

Mrs. Louise M. Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mrs. Lois Curney (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)

Mrs. Angelica Soto (PATERSON, N.J.)

Mr. James Clayton, Jr. (SPARTA, Ga.)

Rev. Allen Lloyd, Jr. (AIKEN, S.C.)

Mrs. Elizabeth Bostick (EARLY BRANCH, S.C.)

Mr. Cecil D. Clark (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Willie Hurley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. Raymond Smith, Sr. (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)

Mrs. Anna Dunnaway (WASHINGTON, Ga.)

Mr. Joe W. Glasker (COVINGTON, Ga.)

Mrs. Floria Sapp Jones (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.)

Mr. Claude Howard (AUGUSTA, Ga.)

Mr. David D. Dudley (ATLANTA, Ga.)

Mr. Clinton Stewart, Jr. (WHITE PLAINS, Ga.)

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Miller suggests athletes knew they cheated

Kwan skates into Games
LOS ANGELES - With jumps, spins and those majestic spirals, Michelle Kwan showed she is good - and healthy - enough Friday and earned one more run at that elusive Olympic gold medal.

Italian officials beef up security as Games nearHeavy snowfall in northern Italy cancels Saturday leg of Olympic flame relay
ROME - Italian officials are sending bomb squads to venues and deploying thousands of police to patrol potential targets at the site of the Turin Olympics.

Miller suggests athletes knew they cheated
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - Here we go again with Bode Miller.

Kwan skates into Games

Miller suggests athletes knew they cheated
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - Here we go again with Bode Miller.

Italian officials beef up security as Games nearHeavy snowfall in northern Italy cancels Saturday leg of Olympic flame relay

Italian officials beef up security as Games nearHeavy snowfall in northern Italy cancels Saturday leg of Olympic flame relay
ROME - Italian officials are sending bomb squads to venues and deploying thousands of police to patrol potential targets at the site of the Turin Olympics.

Kwan skates into Games
LOS ANGELES - With jumps, spins and those majestic spirals, Michelle Kwan showed she is good - and healthy - enough Friday and earned one more run at that elusive Olympic gold medal.

Federer faces Baghdatis in Open final

Overtime

Fan favorite makes final

Everywhere Stosur turns, she's eliminated by Hingis

For some, this gold shines just as bright

Overtime

Bailey prepares for final mount

Federer: Young Cypriot 'deserves to be in the final'

Gatti has become sure hit with fans in Atlantic City

Henin-Hardenne's win streak on line at Open

Panthers rule the pool - again

Md. horse dies; races cancelled

Federer faces Baghdatis in Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer advanced to the Australian Open final Friday by beating Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 5-7, 6-0, 6-2.

Panthers rule the pool - again
For the second consecutive year, Lakeside proved its swimming superiority as the Panthers claimed the title at the CSRA Championships on Thursday night at Augusta Aquatics Center.

Overtime
Augusta State has made its first appearance this season in the South Atlantic Region poll.

Md. horse dies; races cancelled
BALTIMORE - An outbreak of the equine herpes virus claimed a third horse at Pimlico Race Course and prompted the cancellation of two days of racing at nearby Laurel Park, officials said Thursday.

Federer faces Baghdatis in Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer advanced to the Australian Open final Friday by beating Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 5-7, 6-0, 6-2.

Overtime
Augusta State has made its first appearance this season in the South Atlantic Region poll.

Gatti has become sure hit with fans in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The Beatles played it. Bruce Springsteen, too.

For some, this gold shines just as bright
ASPEN, Colo. - Many athletes consider the Olympics the pinnacle of sports, a once-every-four years, even once-in-a-lifetime experience. Win there, and they'll put your name in the history books.

Md. horse dies; races cancelled
BALTIMORE - An outbreak of the equine herpes virus claimed a third horse at Pimlico Race Course and prompted the cancellation of two days of racing at nearby Laurel Park, officials said Thursday.

Federer: Young Cypriot 'deserves to be in the final'
MELBOURNE, Australia - Top-ranked Roger Federer will be on one side of the net, a 20-year-old from Cyprus will be on the other in Sunday's Australian Open final.

Henin-Hardenne's win streak on line at Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - When athletes talk about revenge, it's usually meant for an opponent to atone for an earlier loss.

Fan favorite makes final
MELBOURNE, Australia - Look at what happens when Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Marat Safin don't show up because of injuries, and Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt lose in the early rounds.

Henin-Hardenne's win streak on line at Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - When athletes talk about revenge, it's usually meant for an opponent to atone for an earlier loss.

Bailey prepares for final mount
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. - During a 31-year career that ends today, jockey Jerry Bailey spent a lot of time on the rail en route to the winner's circle.

Panthers rule the pool - again
For the second consecutive year, Lakeside proved its swimming superiority as the Panthers claimed the title at the CSRA Championships on Thursday night at Augusta Aquatics Center.

Gatti has become sure hit with fans in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The Beatles played it. Bruce Springsteen, too.

Fan favorite makes final
MELBOURNE, Australia - Look at what happens when Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal and Marat Safin don't show up because of injuries, and Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt lose in the early rounds.

Bailey prepares for final mount
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. - During a 31-year career that ends today, jockey Jerry Bailey spent a lot of time on the rail en route to the winner's circle.

Overtime
In Atlanta, Laura Coble, of Augusta, was named the winner of the Georgia State Golf Association's 2005 Tommy Barnes Award, presented to the GSGA's overall player of the year, on Friday.

Everywhere Stosur turns, she's eliminated by Hingis
MELBOURNE, Australia - Samantha Stosur has had enough of Martina Hingis at the Australian Open.

Everywhere Stosur turns, she's eliminated by Hingis
MELBOURNE, Australia - Samantha Stosur has had enough of Martina Hingis at the Australian Open.

Overtime
In Atlanta, Laura Coble, of Augusta, was named the winner of the Georgia State Golf Association's 2005 Tommy Barnes Award, presented to the GSGA's overall player of the year, on Friday.

Federer: Young Cypriot 'deserves to be in the final'
MELBOURNE, Australia - Top-ranked Roger Federer will be on one side of the net, a 20-year-old from Cyprus will be on the other in Sunday's Australian Open final.

For some, this gold shines just as bright
ASPEN, Colo. - Many athletes consider the Olympics the pinnacle of sports, a once-every-four years, even once-in-a-lifetime experience. Win there, and they'll put your name in the history books.

Brantley made sure Josey addressed last year's flaw
Josey's girls had a better record at this point last year. No matter. The Eagles are better now.

A Heavy Heart
Richmond Academy junior Trevor Welcher never celebrated his 17th birthday.

Brantley made sure Josey addressed last year's flaw
Josey's girls had a better record at this point last year. No matter. The Eagles are better now.

Pressure gets best of 'Pack
The moist eyes and long faces said all a 71-55 score could not.

High School Players of the Week
Curtis Brown and Jordan Little, are the High School Players of the Week.

High School Players of the Week
Curtis Brown and Jordan Little, are the High School Players of the Week.

A Heavy Heart
Richmond Academy junior Trevor Welcher never celebrated his 17th birthday.

Pressure gets best of 'Pack
The moist eyes and long faces said all a 71-55 score could not.

Steelers soaking it all in for now
PITTSBURGH - Steelers linebacker Clark Haggans was relaxing at home, enjoying a few days off before returning to practice for the Super Bowl.

NFL Notes
MIAMI - Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor faces up to 46 years in prison after two additional assault charges were filed against him Friday.

NFL Notes
MIAMI - Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor faces up to 46 years in prison after two additional assault charges were filed against him Friday.

Shot at coaching feat adds to hype
Bill Parcells failed. Dan Reeves, Dick Vermeil and Don Shula never had the chance.

Shot at coaching feat adds to hype
Bill Parcells failed. Dan Reeves, Dick Vermeil and Don Shula never had the chance.

Despite security, fake Super Bowl tickets persist
DETROIT - Each Super Bowl ticket features a darkened two-color hologram, as well as images embossed in silver foil - all designed to make tickets hard to duplicate.

Gray is unsung star of Seattle's line
KIRKLAND, Wash. - In Chris Gray's mind, the biggest game of his career so far came in his senior year at Homewood High School in Birmingham, Ala.

Despite security, fake Super Bowl tickets persist
DETROIT - Each Super Bowl ticket features a darkened two-color hologram, as well as images embossed in silver foil - all designed to make tickets hard to duplicate.

Gray is unsung star of Seattle's line
KIRKLAND, Wash. - In Chris Gray's mind, the biggest game of his career so far came in his senior year at Homewood High School in Birmingham, Ala.

Steelers soaking it all in for now
PITTSBURGH - Steelers linebacker Clark Haggans was relaxing at home, enjoying a few days off before returning to practice for the Super Bowl.

Workshop teaches fathers to express their feelings
Bill Moore let his wife and children know he was giving each of them the same thing for Christmas, but none of them guessed how personal it would be.

Workshop teaches fathers to express their feelings
Bill Moore let his wife and children know he was giving each of them the same thing for Christmas, but none of them guessed how personal it would be.

Upward baseball to begin
Baseball, Upward-style, where children learn basic skills and how to keep the faith on the field, is open for sign-ups at Warren Baptist Church.

Upward baseball to begin
Baseball, Upward-style, where children learn basic skills and how to keep the faith on the field, is open for sign-ups at Warren Baptist Church.

What is truth? What is 'genuine tolerance'?
"What is truth?" Pontius Pilate raised this famous biblical query when Jesus was on trial.

Catholic tells how Mass, Scripture fit
In 1982, Scripture scholar Scott Hahn was ordained a Presbyterian minister. Four years later, he was a Catholic.

Catholic tells how Mass, Scripture fit
In 1982, Scripture scholar Scott Hahn was ordained a Presbyterian minister. Four years later, he was a Catholic.

Book scrutinizes T.D. Jakes' rise
Bishop T.D. Jakes' pulpit refrain is "Get ready!" Whether he is ready for the first scholarly book about him is unclear, though.

Faith digest
HEALTH Screenings will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at New Exodus Baptist Church, 3604 Morgan Road in Hephzibah.

Faith Calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday.

Book scrutinizes T.D. Jakes' rise
Bishop T.D. Jakes' pulpit refrain is "Get ready!" Whether he is ready for the first scholarly book about him is unclear, though.

Faith digest
HEALTH Screenings will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at New Exodus Baptist Church, 3604 Morgan Road in Hephzibah.

What is truth? What is 'genuine tolerance'?
"What is truth?" Pontius Pilate raised this famous biblical query when Jesus was on trial.

Faith Calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday.

Taylor content letting things fall into place

For ex-Bulldog, long drives are just elementary

Disney has to buy 'em to play

Al Roker celebrates 10 years on 'Today' show
NEW YORK - He's only two-thirds the man he used to be, but Al Roker won't be eating heartily to celebrate 10 years on NBC's "Today" show. He's dieting.

William Bennett joins CNN as contributor
NEW YORK - Continuing to load up on conservative commentators, CNN announced Wednesday that radio talk-show host and former U.S. education secretary William Bennett has joined the network as a contributor.

Sharpton slams episode of animated 'Boondocks'

Al Roker celebrates 10 years on 'Today' show

'Biggest Loser' audition canceled due to large crowd

'Curb's' Jeff Garlin to make variety show for TBS
NEW YORK - Jeff Garlin, the loyal manager and sidekick of Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," may get his own show with TBS.

'American Idol' develops a mean streak

'American Idol' develops a mean streak
LOS ANGELES - Considering it's the biggest kid on the block, "American Idol" is becoming quite the bully.

William Bennett joins CNN as contributor

Sharpton slams episode of animated 'Boondocks'
NEW YORK - The Rev. Al Sharpton has asked for an apology from Cartoon Network for an episode of edgy animated series "The Boondocks" that shows the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. saying the n-word.

Al Roker celebrates 10 years on 'Today' show
NEW YORK - He's only two-thirds the man he used to be, but Al Roker won't be eating heartily to celebrate 10 years on NBC's "Today" show. He's dieting.

'American Idol' develops a mean streak
LOS ANGELES - Considering it's the biggest kid on the block, "American Idol" is becoming quite the bully.

'Curb's' Jeff Garlin to make variety show for TBS
NEW YORK - Jeff Garlin, the loyal manager and sidekick of Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," may get his own show with TBS.

William Bennett joins CNN as contributor
NEW YORK - Continuing to load up on conservative commentators, CNN announced Wednesday that radio talk-show host and former U.S. education secretary William Bennett has joined the network as a contributor.

'Biggest Loser' audition canceled due to large crowd
SAN DIEGO - Hundreds of people were turned away Thursday from an open casting call for NBC's hit weight-loss show, "The Biggest Loser," because the venue - a restaurant - couldn't accommodate the immense crowd.

'Biggest Loser' audition canceled due to large crowd
SAN DIEGO - Hundreds of people were turned away Thursday from an open casting call for NBC's hit weight-loss show, "The Biggest Loser," because the venue - a restaurant - couldn't accommodate the immense crowd.

'Curb's' Jeff Garlin to make variety show for TBS

Sharpton slams episode of animated 'Boondocks'
NEW YORK - The Rev. Al Sharpton has asked for an apology from Cartoon Network for an episode of edgy animated series "The Boondocks" that shows the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. saying the n-word.

Nicole Kidman named ambassador for UN

Bono announces 'Red' brand to fund AIDS programs

People in the News

Gere, Berry are next Hasty Pudding recipients

Diana's death inquiry more 'complex' than expected

Former SNL star pleads not guilty to DUI charges

People in the News

Disney has to buy 'em to play
And the geek will inherit the earth. After months of negotiation and endless speculation, it looks as though Disney will purchase the digital animation studio Pixar (Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles) for an estimated $59 per share.

Disney has to buy 'em to play
And the geek will inherit the earth. After months of negotiation and endless speculation, it looks as though Disney will purchase the digital animation studio Pixar (Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles) for an estimated $59 per share.

Upward baseball to begin

Workshop teaches fathers to express their feelings

Faith digest

What is truth? What is 'genuine tolerance'?

Faith Calendar

Book scrutinizes T.D. Jakes' rise

Catholic tells how Mass, Scripture fit