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Lunch guys: Fried ‘steak’ from Sonic blends best of worlds

Sonic has one of the wildest menus in the lunch universe, yet this drive-in chain is still able to top itself with special "limited-time-only" specials.

March 16, 2008 | By Tom James and Chris Tauber For The Times | Columnists


Rich: Saying good-bye to a great character

After early church and Sunday school, Mama and I had hurried to the grocery store. An older friend was ailing badly with the flu, so I told Mama I'd make him some quick homemade chicken soup and she could make the cornbread muffins. Then, I'd run it over to him.

March 15, 2008 | Ronda Rich | Columnists


Hone relationship skills before dating

David Elkind, professor of child study at Tufts University and author of "The Hurried Child," lists several reasons why early dating is a problem for young people. He says youth younger than age 14 do not have the social and interpersonal skills that are required in dating situations.

March 13, 2008 | Debbie Wilburn | Columnists


Love from a father knows no bounds

On February 10, 2006, Joshua Coleman Myers entered the world. Before Cole was born, I worried about his arrival. I worried about whether I could love him as much as I love Chloe. I know, I know, that sounds pretty ridiculous, but that was my fear. What if I found myself favoring her over him, simply because she's the first born and has been here longer? I was also afraid that my love for Chloe ...

March 12, 2008 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


Safety knife sheds light on cutting

I have discovered the best utility knife in the world - at least in my humble opinion. It's the Rapid Edge with the Saf-T-Vue light.

March 12, 2008 | Tim Thompson | Columnists


Skaggs: ‘Grow’ a good kid through gardening

Spring is fast approaching, and for many, spring means planting a vegetable garden.

March 11, 2008 | Billy Skaggs | Columnists


Wilburn: Get in shape before spring is sprung

Two simple facts we know of affect weight loss: take in less calories when eating and burn more calories with physical activity.

March 09, 2008 | Debbie Wilburn | Columnists


Lunch guys: At least sandwich has pretty good ham

"Black Forest Ham" is what Subway is pushing now, so of course it's what we Lunch Guys are eating. In the franchise that Jared built, this ham is a lean option with the promise of you ending up an "after" picture in Subway's next weight-loss ad. But is this Black Forest Ham sub all promise and no punch?

March 09, 2008 | By Tom James and Chris Tauber For The Times | Columnists


Rich: You have to plan to waste some time

Editor's note: Ronda Rich's mother, Bonelle Satterfield, died Sunday. This column was written in advance.

March 08, 2008 | Ronda Rich | Columnists


Thompson: Built-in lights make these gloves genius

I've never done a tip on a pair of gloves, but these gloves are special. They're made by Mechanix, a company that is well respected for making the best work gloves in the world. They're so good that most NASCAR crew members use them. The pair of gloves that I'm going to tell you about today are special because they have built-in LED lights on them. The LED lights put ...

March 06, 2008 | Tim Thompson | Columnists


Skaggs: Quality of water affected by runoff

With the ongoing coverage of our lingering drought, much of the "water talk" has focused on water quantity. And while quantity is important, we must not forget water quality.

March 04, 2008 | Billy Skaggs | Columnists


England: Hardy yellow flowers of winter aconite works well in sun

Question: What is winter aconite?Answer: Winter aconite (Eranthis species) is a tiny ephemeral that bears yellow flowers on 2- to 3-inch stems. Sometimes called wolf's bane, it blooms in late winter about the same time as the very earliest daffodils in zone seven. There are eight species of the Eranthis genus, their native range is scattered from Japan through much of Asia and ...

March 04, 2008 | Russell England | Columnists


Lunch guys: Wendy’s Fish Filet picks fight with McDonald’s

There actually aren't that many more fish in the sea, at least when we're talking the Sea of Lunch. McDonald's has had the Filet-o-Fish since the dawn of fish itself, but besides that, only a few national chains have dipped their toe in the water.

March 02, 2008 | By Tom James and Chris Tauber For The Times | Columnists


Wilburn: A few extra tools in the kitchen can simplify cooking

Have you ever felt like a circus juggler trying to do everything at the same time in your kitchen without dropping the ball? Here are some kitchen items you might want to add to your kitchen to reduce the number of balls you're trying to keep in the air!

March 02, 2008 | Debbie Wilburn | Columnists


Rich: Great marriages don’t need fancy weddings

My friend, Susan, married the other day. Been claiming that she was going to. Then, she up and did it. Just like that.

March 01, 2008 | Ronda Rich | Columnists


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Off the Shelves: 'Cursed Pirate Girl' rare literary treasure for a graphic novel

I rarely re-read books once I'm finished with them. But every now and then, I come across a published work that not only do I want to revisit, but I feel as if I have to in order to pick up on things I am positive I missed the first read through. One of those books is Volume One of the graphic novel series, "Cursed Pirate Girl." It is written and illustrated by Jeremy Bastian, ...

May 19, 2013 | Alison Reeger Cook | Columnists


Wind power is clean and cheap

California Highway 58, east of Bakersfield, presents some truly astounding sights. It's still a rare occurrence here in Georgia to see more than one wind turbine. At Tehachapi Pass on Cal. 58, there are 5,000 of them.

May 19, 2013 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Cannon: Blooms for each room

If you have a creative side and have some room to plant flowers, cutting gardens can be a fun and rewarding way to surround one's self with beautiful flowers indoors as well as outdoors for parties.

May 17, 2013 | Wanda Cannon | Columnists


Earth Sense: Better weather radar is on horizon

Spirits were high but clouds hung low during graduation ceremonies on the Brenau campus a week ago. Commenting on the light rain that was falling, Brenau President Ed Schrader said, jokingly, "according to the weather radar on my computer, these rain clouds don't exist."

May 12, 2013 | Rudi Kiefer | Columnists


Eyes of the Father: Knock, and the door will open

The front door of our church doesn't have a doorknob. Instead, it has a handle with a small thumb latch above it. To open the door, you have to depress the thumb latch until it clicks and pull. That's all. Easy, right?

May 12, 2013 | Parrish Myers | Columnists


Wheeler: Rain gardens recycle storm water

Storm water is something we don't think too much about on a day-to-day basis.

April 26, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


Wheeler: Grasscycling cuts yardwork in half, helps environment

Recycling is all the rage, from aluminum cans and newspapers to plastic bottles and bags. But did you know you can recycle in your lawn?

April 04, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Columnists


Cannon: Five plants earn superior ranking for home garden

The 2013 Georgia Gold Medal Plants have been selected and as in years past, the winners are rated as No. 1 superior ornamental plants for use in the residential landscape.

April 04, 2013 | Wanda Cannon | Columnists


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