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Southern fried chicken has long preened in the cultural spotlight, thanks in part to such notables as chef Edna Lewis, TV's Paula Deen and one Kentucky colonel named Harland Sanders. But a new bird is rising out of the East - the Far East - that is capturing some of that shine: fried chicken, Asian-style.

April 17, 2013 | By Bill Daley Chicago Tribune | Life top stories


Raising awareness for a brother's burden

After Emma Grimsley's youngest brother, John, was born with Spina Bifida, she and her best friend Anna Bussler decided to help other children like him by raising awareness about the birth defect.

April 16, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Parenting expert Rosemond to speak at Lakeview campus

On Thursday, family psychologist John Rosemond will return to Gainesville for an evening with parents.

April 15, 2013 | From staff reports | Life top stories


Employers seek job candidates with experience, specific skills

Looking for a job isn't easy for anyone. Between scouring job boards, filling out applications, writing resumes and interviewing, job seekers can easily rack up 40 or more hours a week. But younger workers feel the job search may actually be a bit more difficult for them than it is for older, more experienced workers. Makita McMullen, 23, of Gainesville, works as a certified nursing assistant but hopes to grow in her career. She said ...

April 14, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Tuning into inner peace

The rich tones of an "ancient technology" lulled members and guests of Unity of Gainesville church into a state of deep relaxation Tuesday night.

April 13, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Guild supplies warmth to wee patients

Betty Wright and Peggy Gracey fiddled with the Mylar balloon's string, as they secured it to the little pine wagon filled with small colorful quilts individually, neatly packaged.

April 12, 2013 | Lisa Laskey | Life top stories


Picking and planting strawberries

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Melissa Goodson grows strawberries as an attractive border along the edges of her perennial gardens in southeastern Virginia.

April 12, 2013 | By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) | Life top stories


Students learn job-interview etiquette

"It only takes a few seconds to make that first impression," Connie Davis said. "But it takes a long time to reverse it."

April 08, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Gainesville filmmakers address physician shortage

For the past two years, Joani Livingston and Renée McKay have been working to put a face on a little-known problem with the nation's health care system.

April 07, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Design your style around greenery

Warm weather and the first buds of spring have been slow to arrive in much of the country. But even if your garden has yet to grow, you can add beauty, fragrance and a sense of springtime to your home by decorating with lush plants and potted trees.

April 04, 2013 | By Melissa Rayworth Associated Press | Life top stories


Easter diorama offers comfort to residents of assisted living home

Decorating for the Easter holiday usually involves displaying a few bunnies and eggs on shelves around the house.

March 31, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Easter brings a sweet flowering symbol of hope and rebirth

For more than a century, the lilium longiflorum, or Easter lily, has been associated with the most holy of Christian holidays in North America.

March 29, 2013 | From staff reports | Life top stories


Fill your own Easter basket with homemade treats

For many children, Easter is all about the hunt. They love searching for hidden eggs and snooping for the ultimate Easter jackpot: a basket filled with jelly beans, marshmallow Peeps and chocolate rabbits so large that they make a child's eyes go wide.

March 27, 2013 | By Andrea Weigl The News & Observer (Raleigh) | Life top stories


Gainesville First United Methodist opens prayer labyrinth

This Easter, not all worshipers may be able to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem during Holy Week but that doesn't mean they can't make a prayerful journey closer to home.

March 26, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


Krav Maga classes teach techniques in case of attack

Karen Mewborn jogged along the road alone early one morning and began to wonder: What would she do if someone tried to attack her?

March 23, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


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Simple, quick & tasty meals for mom on Mother's Day

Quiche has a reputation as a complicated dish. And I'm not sure why.

May 08, 2013 | By J.M. Hirsch Associated Press | Life top stories


Online farmers market kicks off selling season Friday

The Northeast Georgia Locally Grown online farmers market will kick off the beginning of its fourth season selling local and sustainably grown foods from all across North Georgia at 9 p.m. Friday, May 10.

May 07, 2013 | From staff reports | Life top stories


Saint's photos capture the world around him

Former Gainesville resident Rick Saint always wanted to travel the world. When the opportunity arose to teach in Korea, Saint took it.

May 07, 2013 | J.K. Devine | Life top stories


Chestatee grad gets Student Academy Award nod

A day before his 22nd birthday, Matthew Kiel got an early and unexpected birthday present - a nomination for his stop-motion movie in the 40th annual Student Academy Awards.

May 07, 2013 | J.K. Devine | Life top stories


Calming canines offer stress relief to UNG students during final exams

Sure, surfing for funny pet photos online is a quick way to reduce stress and forget your troubles.

May 05, 2013 | Savannah King | Life top stories


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