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Free HousecleaningPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 31, 2008 - 11:11 AM If you are battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, Summerville Maids is offering free housecleaning services. Ready for Halloween?Posted by LaTina Emerson on October 30, 2008 - 3:52 PM Do you still need a Halloween costume or decorations? Two local stores are having sales to reduce your holiday expenses. Knowing the UnknownPosted by Steven Uhles on October 30, 2008 - 2:50 PM I am, as a rule, usually skeptical of anything that might be considered a novelty act. Weird Al never did it for me, nor did Spinal Tap outside the auspices of the movie. So I approached the Unknown Hinson show last night with some trepidation. After all, this is a guy who dresses like a rockabilly vampire, croons in a faux-Hillbilly dialect and errs on the side of the politically incorrect. It would, I believed, take an enormous amount of quality to counter-balance the sheer quantity of schtick at work. Quality is what I wanted and quality is what I got. What I'll remember about this show is not the high concept and low comedy, but the sight and sound of an airtight trio bringing the bang and twang to a surprisingly diverse range of rock and country tunes. Unknown Hinson is a musical act of quality. Yes, there are those novelty aspects tobe considered, but the good news is they enhance the positive rather than mask the negative. It was also very cool to see that on what could have been just another sleepy Wednesday evening, Augusta turned out for the show, filling up Sky City and proving that there is a real thirst for quality entertainment in the Garden City. Election law gaffe invalidates all prior U.S. electionsPosted by News Abuser on October 30, 2008 - 10:54 AM A closer look at the US law set in 1845 to establish a uniform Election Day reveals that a tricky Congressman at the time made a minor change that changed history forever.Meltdown changed rules for commercial creditPosted by Tim Rausch on October 30, 2008 - 9:52 AM When the meltdown began, the rules of the commercial development game changed. Mike Graybill, a principal with Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial, was talking about the changes in credit rules for commercial development. (The company is widely known for its work outside of Georgia. It is known around here for most recently putting together Evans Town Center and Evans Exchange, as well as the land where CarMax is going up along Interstate 20. It does a lot of its work outside of Georgia.) The days of the developers getting loans with no money down is gone too, he tells me. The percent down on commercial projects is now 25 to 40 percent. The credit crunch problem facing developers now goes back to 2004 when they were taking out those easy construction loans. Those were all five-year loans, Mr. Graybill explained, and they are coming due soon. They were expecting to roll those into permanent loans with little or no down payment, no equity. But the rules have changed. So those developers who are sitting on $20 million projects went to 25 percent equity for every deal. "They simply don't have the equity," Mr. Graybill said. They can either hold a fire sale on their projects or ask the banks to take them back. There are billion dollar funds being formed nationally to snap up these foreclosed commercial centers. Mr. Graybill calls them vulture funds. Blanchard & Calhoun has contracts to buy three foreclosed shopping centers. "A bank in another state asked us to look at 25 properties that they had to see if we had any interest. We narrowed it down to three. We have a contract to buy those three. They are being bought at 50 cents on the dollar," he said. Mr. Graybill said Blanchard & Calhoun will be fine in the new environment, citing the fact that they're always doing things conservatively. "The money that is available is going to companies like us that the banks have a positive relationship with. Our company has never defaulted on a loan or paid back in lieu of foreclosure," he said. He said the principals in the company saw the writing on the wall two years ago. An inkling that the market was going to decline, although the crystal ball didn't say it was going to be this steep and quick. They started their own equity fund to raise $20 million so that they would have the down payment money for upcoming projects. They've gotten half of it so far, it seems the people who are exiting the stock market are interested in investing in these kinds of funds. Mr. Graybill said the problem they are going to have going forward is funding everything that they've got on the drawing board. "If we don't have the equity, we don't do the project. All we lost was the opportunity." He said with a laugh that they should have tried to raise $200 million. PEACHY: OK, we've spent a lot of time in the paper telling you about places closing down. It is a pleasure to write about some places that are opening up. PeachMac, one of Apple computer's largest retailers, opened its second Georgia store last week. It is on Washington Road across from Club Car. The last time I set foot in an Apple-only store was in the early 1980s when Apple stores had this computer club vibe to them. (Incidentally, we had an Apple IIc, which has been weighting down a piece of plywood in my parent's attic for the past 20 years. Can you say floppy disk?) MORE ZAPPING: John Cooper, the guy selling the electric cars on Washington Road, bought the Commerce Building at the corner of Broad and 7th streets. It is going to be his second showroom of the Zap electric vehicles in Augusta. With the work to be done to the old building, he doesn't expect to be open until next year - hoping it is before April. The bottom part of the building is going to be the business, the upper floors are going to be rented out to Masters Week tenants. As for the sales of the electric cars, which are actually licensed as motorcycles, he said most of his customers are coming from out of town. A credit card rewards program just bought three of them for when its customers want to cash in rewards points. 23 Unusual Vampire VariationsPosted by tywebb on October 29, 2008 - 9:56 PM The Onion AV Club scared up this list culled from the best and worst of the genre. Moonlight Madness at KrogerPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 29, 2008 - 6:39 PM If you’re throwing a Halloween party, Kroger is offering savings during its Moonlight Madness sale on Thursday. America's "other illustrator" brought style, drama, humor to lifePosted by Keith Claussen on October 29, 2008 - 4:06 PM Before Norman Rockwell became famous, there was J. C. Leyendecker. School Discount CardsPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 28, 2008 - 5:25 PM If you’re looking for a bargain, many schools are selling discount cards for retail stores and restaurants in the local area. Richt need not say sorry to the GatorsPosted by Chris Gay on October 28, 2008 - 5:00 PM If you were in Timbuktu or lounging around in the Bahamas last Oct. 27, you missed Georgia's players pouring onto the field in celebration of Knowshon Moreno's first touchdown of the game. Of course, the Bulldogs got penalized and Florida soon tied the game. But coach Mark Richt made his point. It was time to fire up the Bulldogs, losers of 15 of the past 17 meetings with the hated Gators. As you well know, Georgia won the game, 42-30. Afterward, Richt apologized to the Southeastern Conference and Florida coach Urban Meyer. Why? Richt got it right when he called for the excessive celebration. He embraced his inner-Alice Cooper. No more Mr. Nice Guy. No more Mr. Cle-e-e-an. This is what Georgia fans want. After being tortured for years by Steve Spurrier, the collective Bulldog Nation wants Richt to stomp Meyer in the face with a Hobnailed Boot over and over and over again. Savannah Morning News columnist Adam Van Brimmer summed it up perfectly. You can read his entire column here. Here's an excerpt: ".... Richt never needed to apologize. When your program is the nail to a rival's hammer - 15 losses in 17 years - you owe it to your players and fans to try every stunt imaginable to give the team a psychological boost. No apologies or regrets necessary." We've heard all the political rhetoric about this being the most important election EVER! Well this is the most important Georgia-Florida game EVER!!!! OK, since 2002 when the Gators defeated the Bulldogs and denied their rival a national title bid. Florida has to be thinking retaliation for last year. What will the Gators try to do? Expect something early. Georgia has to be thinking counterpunch. Richt can't go into this game wearing kid gloves. Make no mistake, this is his most important game of the year. If Georgia wins, it should climb to fifth in the BCS standings with No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Penn State the main obstacles. A win also means the Bulldogs likely will get a rematch with Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. How huge would that game be? On the flip side, if Georgia loses, the season's over. It'll be hard for the Bulldog Nation to swallow yet another loss to Florida and a trip to either the Capital One Bowl or Outback Bowl. But those are the consequences. By the way, Georgia is currently a 5.5-point underdog to Florida. If the Bulldogs do lose, maybe then Richt should say sorry. Video: Obama-McCain Dance Off!Posted by tywebb on October 27, 2008 - 10:49 PM EST "I don't think you've heard my new campaign slogan -- krumping you can believe in."Earning Regular Income from Stock Investing via DividendsPosted by SimpleDollar on October 27, 2008 - 8:46 PM A few days ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with a fellow in his early sixties who has already retired. He had been self-employed his entire life. I told him about The Simple Dollar and I asked him, if he didn’t mind, if he would tell me about how he had invested for retirement. What he told me boiled down to four principles. Fiestas Del PilarPosted by Stefan on October 27, 2008 - 5:51 PM From the 4th to the 13th of October, Zaragoza was filled with people that had come for the Fiestas Del Pilar, which celebrate the Virgin Mary’s appearance to Saint James on a pillar in Zaragoza itself.Cut Your Energy CostsPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 27, 2008 - 3:04 PM If you’re looking to reduce your monthly expenses, try to save energy at home. Here are some energy-saving tips from Angie’s List to lower your bills quickly. Dems versus Repubs: The RematchPosted by Mike Wynn on October 27, 2008 - 1:18 PM Two longtime political rivals and friends go at it again Tuesday in a live chat about the presidential election.Indonesians sweep at Raes Creek Tennis ChallengerPosted by Jim Irish on October 26, 2008 - 11:22 PM Indonesian women captured the singles and doubles titles at the Comcast ITF Challenger event Sunday at the Club at Raes Creek.Trade in old CDsPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 24, 2008 - 5:45 PM You couldn’t wait to bring that CD home from the store. Now it’s a forgotten memory on your shelf. Why not make some money from it?Let's swapPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 23, 2008 - 11:54 PM If you’re considering throwing away perfectly good items at home, try to swap them instead.Terry Tate talks politicsPosted by tywebb on October 22, 2008 - 5:49 PM EST Terry Tate brings the pain, election style, to the issues surrounding the 2008 election season.Saving for CollegePosted by LaTina Emerson on October 22, 2008 - 9:03 AM Do you need to start putting money away for your child’s college education? Financial crisis hits sports teamsPosted by News Abuser on October 21, 2008 - 5:56 PM With the rising cost of living impacting everyday fans, professional sports teams have been making cuts to stay in business.The Other ChoicePosted by SimpleDollar on October 20, 2008 - 7:42 PM Whenever you make the choice to spend money on something, you’re actually making other choices as well.Buy usedPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 20, 2008 - 5:46 PM Don’t let your child’s after school activities put a large dent in your household budget. Buy second-hand sports gear and musical equipment to keep their activities affordable.Dems versus RepubsPosted by Mike Wynn on October 20, 2008 - 5:04 PM Two local prominent members of the Republican and Democratic parties will go toe-to-toe Tuesday in a live chat about the presidential campaign. Someone nail down the tables and chairsPosted by Tim Rausch on October 19, 2008 - 8:30 PM We keep bidding farewell to furniture businesses. Furniture General in downtown Augusta has left us.Are you ready for Five Guys Burgers?Posted by Tim Rausch on October 17, 2008 - 4:49 PM Burgers, bagels and subs coming to Washington RoadTake me down to the Paradise Cit...er...Best BuyPosted by Steven Uhles on October 17, 2008 - 4:26 PM Dr. Pepper, you better start bottling. Guns N Roses today announced that the famously unreleased album Chinese Democracy, some 14 years in the making, will finally be released on Nov. 23. The 14 track release will be for sale at Best Buy, BestBuy.com and iTunes. Earlier this year, Dr. Pepper promised a can of soda to every person in America if GnR managed to get the oft-postponed release to consumers by the end of this year. Drink up American. Drink up. Dinner for Under $10Posted by LaTina Emerson on October 17, 2008 - 12:51 PM Do you think that you can make dinner for four with $10 or less? Food Lion says that it's possible. The Unknown Hinson ExperimentPosted by Steven Uhles on October 16, 2008 - 11:01 PM Monday, I'll be interviewing the self-proclaimed (and who am I to argue) King of the Country Western Troubadours Unknown Hinson. I thought it might be interesting to have local fans pose some questions for the hard living hero of Twangtown. I, as an example, plan to ask him which is more important -- girls, guitars or guns. Let's hear what you might ask the great Unknown. I'll pick out my favorites and ask him on Monday.Who's endorsing whomPosted by Mike Wynn on October 16, 2008 - 5:06 PM Paul Broun's latest endorsement may come as a surprise to many folks.Double Coupon RecapPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 16, 2008 - 5:05 PM If you need a break at the grocery store, take advantage of double coupon days. Help For Katrina VictimsPosted by Annette Drowlette on October 16, 2008 - 11:56 AM ESTAmory Parker | Katrina | Mercy Response | New Orleans Myriad exhibits fill up Georgia’s rural art galleriesPosted by Keith Claussen on October 15, 2008 - 6:47 PM If this week’s slightly lower gas prices inspire you to head out of town, there are new art exhibits to explore not very far down the road. Ten Steps for Remaining Calm in a Financially Turbulent TimePosted by SimpleDollar on October 15, 2008 - 12:57 PM  As I write this, the stock market has just completed the single best day in its history. This follows the worst week in its history, in which the market lost approximately 20% of its value (depending on the indicator you use). The volatility of the stock market has never been higher, and people out there are basically just guessing at this point. Case in point: Jim Cramer predicted over the weekend that the Dow would drop to 4,700 by Tuesday afternoon. The uncertainty can be unnerving, to say the least. About two weeks ago, I argued that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself and encouraged people to be calm, but I fully understand it’s not easy to do that if you’re watching your 401(k) erratically bounce up and down like a two year old on a trampoline. Here are ten realistic suggestions for getting through financial turbulence without your ulcers flaring up. I myself do most of these things. 1. Stay away from pundits. The talking heads on CNBC and the other cable news channels make money off of being sensational and for making stock picks that benefit them personally. Don’t waste your time listening to any commentator. Instead, look for impartial (or at least as impartial as you can) sources for your news and information. Stick as hard as you can to facts and make up your own mind. If there’s something you don’t understand, do your own research. 2. When the market isn’t turbulent, develop an overall investment strategy. Right now isn’t the time to make major changes, but once the turbulence calms down a bit, take a look at your overall investing strategy. What are your goals? Are your investments in line with those goals? A good example is retirement savings - many people are too heavy into stocks in their retirement plans and have paid the price over the last year. 3. Stick to “timeless” investment principles instead of the flavor of the month. There are a lot of investment strategies that have worked time and time again over the last hundred years or so, both in up markets and down markets. Dollar cost averaging. Value investing. Growth investing. Stick to strategies like these, not “flavor of the month” strategies like jumping head first into dot-com stocks in the late 1990s or flipping houses in the mid 2000s. 4. Don’t sell into a sell-off. Many people were tempted to sell their stocks last week because they kept losing money. If you did that, you probably quickly saw why it was a bad idea - an immediate 11% bounce happened on the following Monday. What’s the point? Don’t make a move with your investments just because that’s what everyone else seems to be doing. You don’t make money by following the herd - you only lose money. 5. Instead, sell according to your own reasons and needs. If you have an investing strategy in place, the only time you should ever sell is when you need to withdraw your money or because something has triggered a change (reaching a certain age, for instance). Day-to-day or even year-to-year market changes shouldn’t change your strategy. 6. If you NEED big gains to reach your goals, increase your contributions, not your risk. Many people were invested heavily in stocks because they needed to hit 12-15% returns in order to retire when they wanted to. Guess what? 12-15% returns over a long period aren’t realistic. You might luck out and get those kinds of numbers over a few consecutive years (like 2003-2007), but it’ll be followed by a correction. If you need big gains like that to reach a goal, you need to be contributing more towards that goal - or you need to be rethinking your goal. 7. If you can’t state concrete, specific reasons why you’re in an investment, you shouldn’t be in that investment. This really means two things. First, you have to know what you’re investing in. Read the prospectus. Do the research. Know what it is you’re buying. You should be able to name a specific, concrete reason why you’re purchasing that investment - and past performance is not a concrete reason. You might be invested in an individual company because you believe in that company’s management or you think they produce stellar products or the company has an inherent competitive advantage over their immediate competition or they work very hard to pay good dividends to shareholders. You might be invested in a broad index fund because you believe in capitalism itself over the very long term. You shouldn’t be in an investment because it’s “hot” or because the sector is “on fire” - those aren’t reasons, those are selling points from commission-based advisors and pundits. 8. If you don’t know what you’re doing, get a fee-only investment advisor to help. If you thought you were following a safe strategy but then found out that you’d lost a lot of money, it may be a matter of simply not knowing what investments you should be in. The solution to that is to hire a fee-only financial advisor, one that does not get a commission if they “sell” you an investment package. Get some help and do things right. 9. Any money you will need in the next five years shouldn’t be in stocks. This is a good rule of thumb to follow. If you are going to need money in the next five years for any reason, don’t keep that money in something as volatile as the stock market. Move it into bonds or CDs so that you know the principal is safe. You might miss out on some exceptional gains, but you’ll also miss out on periods like the last two weeks. 10. Don’t look at your day-to-day balance. If you’re sure about your strategy and your reasoning, your day-to-day balance is just a distraction. Don’t even look at it. I haven’t looked at my retirement account balances in months. Why? I know my strategy is a very long term one, so I don’t really care that much about the short term, and I also know that seeing a value decline will do nothing more than rile me up. So why do that to myself? Know your goals. Know your investments. Don’t make rash moves. Those are the keys to weathering any storm. Good luck.
The Simple Dollar chronicles a man's road to recovery from "total financial meltdown." As author Trent Hamm puts it, "The Simple Dollar is a blog for those of us who need both cents and sense: people fighting debt and bad spending habits while building a financially secure future and still affording a latte or two." We'll post a couple of entries a week, but you can check out his writing daily at www.thesimpledollar.com
Another furniture store bids farewellPosted by Tim Rausch on October 15, 2008 - 12:38 PM Ivan Allen Workspace is leaving AugustaMake your nominations for the Augusta Lynx Hall of FamePosted by Billy Byler on October 15, 2008 - 7:55 AM An Augusta Lynx Hall of Fame will soon have a home at the Augusta Ice Sports Center. Who do you think has earned a spot? More Savings on PrescriptionsPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 14, 2008 - 6:39 PM If you need to save money on prescription drugs, compare prices on this free, consumer Web site. The FoodPosted by Stefan on October 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM I will say, the food here can be incredibly good and it can be fried eggplant and fried beef.Eat At HomePosted by LaTina Emerson on October 14, 2008 - 10:03 AM Dining out is easy and fun, especially with our busy schedules - but it’s also expensive. To save money on your food budget, try to eat more of your meals at home. Stop Trying to Impress Other PeoplePosted by SimpleDollar on October 13, 2008 - 10:44 PM If you own a shiny new car now, but would drive a junker if just your family were watching, you’re spending money just to impress other people.Local manufacturers doing well in big picturePosted by Tim Rausch on October 13, 2008 - 10:39 AM The nameplate manufacturing companies in the Augusta region are still earning profits.Trim Your ExpensesPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 13, 2008 - 9:46 AM If your monthly bills are overwhelming, it’s time to reevaluate what you’re paying for. More than likely, you can trim your expenses and put some money back in your wallet. Try Out Buying in BulkPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 10, 2008 - 12:27 PM To save money on groceries, many people buy in bulk at warehouse retailers. In October, Sam’s Club is offering a 10-week trial membership for $10. Ten Things I Wish I’d Done Differently While Buying a HousePosted by SimpleDollar on October 10, 2008 - 11:07 AM During the summer of 2007, my wife and I purchased our first home. We spent tons of time doing homework and we are still very happy with our purchase, but as first time home buyers, there were simply some things that fell through the cracks during the process.Looking for Coupons?Posted by LaTina Emerson on October 09, 2008 - 6:45 PM If you’re searching for ways to save, eCoupons.com provides an extensive directory of store coupons. Dead risingPosted by Steven Uhles on October 09, 2008 - 10:32 AM Augusta-bred rock combo Dead Confederate continues its scorched earth assault on the music industry with a set on tomorrow night's Conan O'Brien show.Halloween SavingsPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 08, 2008 - 6:32 PM Do you want to dress up for Halloween, but you’re on a budget? Party City is holding sales throughout October. Augusta State women take four of six singles flights at Chick-fil-A Collegiate ChampionshipsPosted by Jim Irish on October 08, 2008 - 5:52 PM Augusta State women take four of six singles flights at Chick-fil-A Collegiate Championships Hole in the SoulPosted by Steven Uhles on October 08, 2008 - 4:12 PM When Coco Rubio, his brother Jayson and Eric Kinlaw popped the cork on Sky City, fans of the former Rubio venture Soul Bar were assured that while Sky City was being opened with live music in mind, the Soul Bar stage would not be going dark.I sure hope that’s true. While there have been a (very) few shows at Soul Bar, for the most part the Broad Street fixture has become home to dance nights and drink specials. That is a bummer. Yes, it is true that the narrow space and small stage make shows at Soul Bar far more challenging than the artist-and-audience friendly Sky City, but that’s also part of the appeal. I love Sky City. I love seeing shows there. I also love Soul bar. Please, tell me why I can’t have both. Finance advisor caught hatching money schemePosted by News Abuser on October 07, 2008 - 5:40 PM A News Abuser investigation reveals Martinez resident Thomas Jones is facing serious charges for providing clients services in which they package their recently failed retirement investments as subprime assets for resale in the open market.Retirement Plans in a Down Stock MarketPosted by SimpleDollar on October 07, 2008 - 12:05 PM Stocks are inherently a risky investment. The problem comes in when that future isn’t quite so far any more. If you’re getting close to retirement, your investment in stocks becomes less of an investment and more of a gamble.Organize Your Shopping Club CardsPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 07, 2008 - 11:37 AM Do you have trouble keeping track of your shopping club cards? If your wallet is filled with store cards, combine them on one card so you don’t miss out on savings. The Host FamilyPosted by Stefan on October 06, 2008 - 6:29 PM On September 5th, I stepped off the plane in Madrid, excited, no, ecstatic, at the prospect of spending nine months in Spain. First impressions from Augusta Lynx training campPosted by Billy Byler on October 06, 2008 - 2:49 PM New coach, new team and a (temporary) new city. The 2008-09 version of the Augusta Lynx looks nothing like last season's squad. Find Savings on the InternetPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 06, 2008 - 1:31 PM If you’re looking for ways to save, simply turn on your computer. There are several Internet sites that provide links to coupons and lists of discounts at retail stores. Westobou - An idea or twoPosted by Steven Uhles on October 03, 2008 - 11:29 AM This column, which ran today in the paper, is probably not my last word on the subject of the inaugural Westobou Festival -- but we are getting closer. Let's hear you ideas. After 10 days of performances and three days of recuperation, I can finally look at the inaugural Westobou Festival objectively. While I enjoyed the variations on the creative impulse and the opportunity to explore what Augusta and the world beyond has to offer artistically, this Westobou should be viewed as a first draft, a good idea that needs editing and focus. First the good. Crowds came out. Venues sold well. Local arts organizations offered enhanced versions of their usual products and productions -- all excellent and all as it should be. But Westobou, Version 1.0 was not a perfect event. Truthfully, there was little chance it would be. A large-scale event like this, with hundreds of moving parts and thousands of things that might go wrong -- such as a high-profile artist canceling a Wednesday performance -- cannot and will not run without mishap. Here are some observations and ideas (completely unsolicited) of changes I might make: 1. Have Westobou the organization act as a clearinghouse for event tickets. Organizations should still sell tickets to their events, but set aside tickets for patrons who might want to attend several events. A one-stop shop would streamline that process. Might that complicate things for both Westobou and the presenting organization? Sure. But the customer is always right. 2. Keep something in reserve. This year the funk concert by Wycliffe Gordon, a big event, was canceled just as the festival got under way. There was some scramble to find an event to fill the slot -- both a movie night and local music showcase were suggested -- but cost and the complication of planning an event on short notice made that impossible. If there was a nominal fund and perhaps an event held in reserve, venues could be kept active throughout the week. Speaking of venues ... 3. Venues are an issue. There is already a premium on performance space during Westobou, particularly among the arts groups that use the Imperial Theatre. While it certainly isn't going to be possible to erect a new venue in 12 months, it might be possible to arrange for an expansion of the event into South Carolina or to devise more innovative ways to stage productions. Perhaps Shakespeare in the (Ball)Park? At least, let's make sure that the Imperial isn't vacant for a single night during the festival. 4. Promote, promote, promote. Promotion was difficult this year because Westobou was essentially unknown. Now there are absolutes that can be cited, examples of stellar performance to be rolled out not only for Augusta audiences but also the region. Could the John Hiatt/Lyle Lovett show have done better? Certainly. But that doesn't mean we can't use the show as an example of what Westobou wants to be. Reach Steven Uhles at (706) 823-3626 or steven.uhles@augustachronicle.com. ALDI is Coming to AikenPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 03, 2008 - 10:12 AM Are you searching for a bargain on groceries? ALDI, a discount grocery store, is coming to Aiken. The Lydia Project offers faith, hope and lovePosted by Elizabeth Adams on October 02, 2008 - 8:05 PM in breast cancer | Lydia Project A local organization provides support to women with cancer around the world This can't be goodPosted by Rachel Balducci on October 02, 2008 - 4:24 PM Some phrases make you stop dead in your tracksBE A MENTORPosted by Annette Drowlette on October 02, 2008 - 2:35 PM ESTJonathan Dobey | Shirley Dobey Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday Starts ThursdayPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 02, 2008 - 10:56 AM Need to buy some new household appliances? With the Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday from Oct. 2-5, you’ll save money on state and local sales taxes on energy-efficient products. Whiskey Painters continue tradition with small-scale watercolorsPosted by Keith Claussen on October 02, 2008 - 10:07 AM If you like to take your art in small sips, there’s an exhibit for you at Zimmerman Gallery on Broad Street, where works by the Whiskey Painters of America are featured.Then and NowPosted by Rachel Balducci on October 02, 2008 - 6:48 AM Some stages of family life are less intense than othersYours, Mine and OURSPosted by Rachel Balducci on October 01, 2008 - 10:00 PM Charlie is exasperated. Personal Finance Management on a Biweekly Pay SchedulePosted by SimpleDollar on October 01, 2008 - 4:41 PM Many workers in the United States receive their paychecks every two weeks - many federal and state employees are in this group. At the same time, most bills and payments that people make are paid on a monthly basis. This creates an interesting situation. Trade in Old Furniture at La-Z-BoyPosted by LaTina Emerson on October 01, 2008 - 1:55 PM Tired of looking at that same sofa? 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