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The Ultimate FlopperPosted by tywebb on February 29, 2008 - 2:49 PM EST Earth has a new flopping champion in Carson Public Works Commission Chairman Jan Schaefer after her appearance at the Carson City Council meeting. The $100 Question - And What It MeansPosted by SimpleDollar on February 29, 2008 - 2:34 PM If you found a $100 bill floating around, what would you do with it? It’s a question I’ve been asking a lot of people lately, and the answers seem to fall into two general groups. According to my notes, I asked thirty one people that very question, and here’s how they fell out. City of North Augusta does developers a huge favorPosted by News Abuser on February 27, 2008 - 4:05 PM Proponents of the proposed Kingery Landing development were crushed when their plan was rejected by North Augusta officials. They might want to turn around and do some serious butt kissing.The One Month Money ChallengePosted by SimpleDollar on February 27, 2008 - 2:30 PM When I reached my financial rock bottom and decided to change things, I realized it wouldn’t be easy to immediately change my habits, so I took a “one month challenge” to see what exactly was going on with my money.Ode to a sportswriter dying youngPosted by Scott Michaux on February 27, 2008 - 11:58 AM Remembering a friend who got cheated by cancer and taught everyone who knew him a lesson about how to handle life ... and death ... with grace and dignity.Yes, women do like dating jerks and here's whyPosted by Channing-100Proof on February 25, 2008 - 10:59 AM The fact of the matter is that women date jerks, a lot. It falls under my 99% rule. There are only two things in life that are 100% certain but there are many things that are 90 to 99%. Cats chase mice. Dogs case cats, NBA players date white women. And women date, sleep with and/or marry jerks. I didn’t make those rules I just observe them. Vogtle should worry about cost, not waterPosted by Damon Cline on February 24, 2008 - 7:52 PM Some fear that the addition of two new nuclear reactors to the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant might be derailed because of environmental concerns that the facility’s draw from the Savannah River would increase from 1 percent of the river’s annual flow to 2 percent.Liveblogging the PlaydatePosted by Rachel Balducci on February 22, 2008 - 4:06 PM Seriously. I liveblogged a playdate.Baked TestosterhomePosted by Rachel Balducci on February 21, 2008 - 10:49 AM YOU make the call.Perdue to cut school funding by 100 percentPosted by News Abuser on February 20, 2008 - 5:35 PM Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has made his mark on the school funding budget controversy, proposing a full 100 percent cut of state funding for all education programs.Lifetime experiencesPosted by Scott Michaux on February 20, 2008 - 10:58 AM In this business we get to talk to a lot of famous people, but every now and then a brush with greatness becomes something you'll never forget. Lent is not for sissies.Posted by Rachel Balducci on February 19, 2008 - 2:57 PM Sometimes we don’t know how much we’re capable of until we are willing to make the sacrifice. Talk of regionalism is breath of fresh airPosted by Damon Cline on February 17, 2008 - 7:10 PM Not long ago, I wrote about my belief that Richmond County’s political engine was starting to fire on all cylinders (the analogy actually involved a transmission ’ s gears shifting, but you get the point).Math, Chuck Norris StylePosted by Rachel Balducci on February 14, 2008 - 12:16 PM "Let's have a math contest," I hear one boy tell his brothers. "You have to answer the math problem before this timer rings, and if you get it wrong...I punch you in the kidneys." Cupid enlisted to bring Coliseum Authority togetherPosted by News Abuser on February 13, 2008 - 5:00 PM Love is in the air at the Coliseum Authority. At least, it may be in the near future.Toys for BoysPosted by Rachel Balducci on February 11, 2008 - 8:36 PM Good for brain development.Love is In The AirPosted by Rachel Balducci on February 11, 2008 - 2:07 PM A few days before Valentine's, and they're wooing me already.If I were a woman, I’d be Claire VoyantPosted by Damon Cline on February 10, 2008 - 8:01 PM Remember when I told you I could predict the future?Little MessesPosted by Rachel Balducci on February 08, 2008 - 8:20 AM Lent is about sacrifice -- not perfectionism.Why nobody should ever mess with the U.S.Posted by tywebb on February 07, 2008 - 10:22 AM EST You've heard of automatic shotguns. You've heard of recoilless rifles. You've heard of 20+ round clips. You've heard of missile launchers. Now combine all those features. National Signing Day: Your inside scoopPosted by Jeff Sentell on February 06, 2008 - 12:13 PM Want to know the inside scoop on Augusta's connection with National Signing Day? Jeff Sentell's whirlwind tour began with a 7:45 AM appoinment at Burke County High school. Follow him throughout the day as he makes the area rounds with the area's three marquee signees: Cornelius Washington of Burke County. A.J. Harmon of Jefferson County and Westside's Sanders Commings. Augusta’s Bob Linsenmeyer to perform at Super Bowl XLIIIPosted by News Abuser on February 05, 2008 - 1:06 PM Augusta’s music scene received a major boost on Monday as one of its own was selected to headline the Super Bowl XLIII halftime show in 2009.One of Augusta's own to run for U.S. PresidentPosted by Billy Byler on February 04, 2008 - 6:10 PM Have you decided on a presidential candidate? Better hurry. The Republican and Democrat primaries will hit the state of Georgia on Tuesday. Will you chose Hillary or Obama? Perhaps McCain, Romney, Huckabee or Paul is more your style. I wouldn’t normally come right out and endorse a specific candidate in a situation like this, but allow me to throw one more name into the mix: Auggie. I’m leavin' (from Columbia) on a jet planePosted by Damon Cline on February 03, 2008 - 6:36 PM I did something I wasn’t proud of the other day – I booked a flight out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport.A Concert for DannyPosted by Steven Uhles on February 02, 2008 - 10:29 PM I lost count, years ago, of how many live acts I've seen perform in my life. It's a number that, quite realistically, is in the four figures. I've seen legends (Springsteen, Dylan, the Godfather) and bands barely out of the garage. I've seen historic sets (Nirvana at the Reading Festival in 1993) and sets better forgotten. But I've never seen anything quite as powerful, as transcendent, as the event that took place in the cramped back room of the 209 Music Lounge last night. Certain the caliber of talent was part of the reason. Anytime you get the sort of talent James Brown surrounded himself with, including the famously funky JB horn players Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley, in front of an audience you are going to get something special. But the mood and music last night was powered by something more, something harder to describe but easier to identify. At one point, Mr. Parker stepped up to the microphone and, addressing a crowd that in all honesty wasn't really listening, reminded us all that the greatest gift we can give is love. While the concert was arranged as a benefit for Danny Ray, James Brown's financially beleaguered "cape man", it really was more a tribute to the iconic figure that, in standing by his employers side for nearly 50 years, had become an essential piece of the Godfather mythology. Clearly beloved and important to the men and women who regularly took to the road with Mr. Brown, Danny Ray was feted and fawned over and reminded, time and time again, that he was indeed loved. Of course, the good news is that in addition to the love offered up, there was also some money raised. Everyone in attendance put up at least $20 for the privledge of hearing a rare gathering of musicians giving it up and cutting it loose for Mr. Ray. The gift they received in return was worth so much more. Vobrant, emotional, touching and, of course, unspeakably funky, it's a set that I, for one, will be talking about for years. Hopefully, the Danny Ray bankroll will grow. An account has been set up in trust for Mr. Ray by long time Brown (and Danny Ray) associate Frank Christian. Parties interested in offering up a little love and money can donate through the Danny Ray account at First Bank. What are you reading?Posted by Sarah Day Owen on February 01, 2008 - 7:43 PM in books | reading What's on your required reading list? |
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