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Magistrate judge shares the story of her journey to the bench
Some people don’t like change. Once they’re in a comfortable place, they like to stay there. The life and career of United States Magistrate Judge Susan Lee, however, can serve as an example of the good things that can happen when someone embraces change, even when it goes against the grain of his, or her, nature.
Signal Mountain Council first to pass Green Food Resolution
Fifteen hundred miles.
That is how far, on average, food travels from farm to plate, according to Eartheasy.com, a Web site dedicated to sustainable living. Food can come into contact with a lot of unhealthy stuff, transferred both through the air and between humans, during a 1,500-mile trip – not to mention the pesticides and other harmful chemicals generally used in conventional food production.
50 years ago
What was happening in Chattanooga in 1960
Monday, January 25
The Boy’s Club of Chattanooga is preparing to launch a $225,000 development fund drive, it was announced by John T. Lupton. The board of directors plans to spend $150,000 to expand the building facilities at 230 Duncan Avenue and $75,000 for additional grounds.
Under Analysis
Fearless predictions for the new decade, whenever it starts
It is been a contentious week here in the Levison towers. The argument that has raged is not what one would expect for this time of year. That’s not entirely true; there have been some discussions about NFL playoffs and college basketball, especially among the new associates. But the most contentious argument has been about the new year.
Are We There Yet?
“The Messenger”Try and imagine the worst job you can then multiply it by fifty. If you can’t then be sure and see “The Messenger” when it opens today.
Try and imagine the worst job you can then multiply it by fifty. If you can’t then be sure and see “The Messenger” when it opens today.
It’s a story about Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery, a 21st century American soldier and hero who is winding down his service to his country.
I Swear...
21st century lexicographizing
Continued from last week
The Internet, and its illogical expansions, have brought about the situation where anyone can make up new words or new definitions of existing words and post them on various online “dictionaries.”
Read some about it in last week’s column. More about it in Bobby Ampezzan’s, “Word Up,” Ark. Democrat Gazette (Jan. 10, 2010). And yet more about it below herein.
Weekly Indulgence
Remember the holidays as a child, sitting on the couch at your home or your grandma’s home and watching the adults, hustle around creating the meal. The men would congregate in the garage laughing as the sweet aromas of what was sure to be a scrumptious feast embraced you. Do you remember the warmth you felt surrounded by that? Well, I am here to tell you that you can have that once more at Soup’s On restaurant at 3103 S. Broad St.
Hall & Associates court reporters reveal the mysteries of their profession
While grilling a witness, a television lawyer will sometimes stop and ask the court reporter to read back something someone said. In ritualistic fashion, the stenographer will pick up the paper that’s rolled out of her machine and repeat the statement verbatim. Although the drama is fiction, the ability of the court reporter to capture over 200 words per minute at 98.5 percent accuracy is real.
Yacoubian Tailors dressing people for success
Master Tailor John Yacoubian has dressed royalty. So when he says the clothes make the man, his customers take his advice seriously.
“If you don’t know a person, you’re going to meet him first time, the best impression is how he dressed up,” he says. Seated at his desk in his upscale Broad Street store, a tape measure draped around his neck, Yacoubian offers an illustration.
Realtor works to educate renters; opens doors to ownership
Realtor Sandi Henon started down the path that would lead her into real estate when she was just 5 years old.
“I had a knack, even back then. I just loved it,” said Henon, who just recently joined the team at Chattanooga Real Estate Consultants. She was able to hone her practice weekly. While her parents were grocery shopping on Saturday mornings, Henon said she used to rearrange all the furniture in the house.
Hullco protects homeowners, businesses from elements
Since its inception, Hullco Exteriors has strived to provide the most energy efficient products to its clients. Servicing both homeowners and business owners alike, Hullco ensures that the client receives the most aesthetically pleasing equipment that will also help save money on energy bills.
Real Estate Facts
Now there’s no excuse
It’s the best news in real estate since last year’s First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit: An estimated $22 billion will pump into our economy as a result of the government not only extending the tax credit, but including current homeowners, too.
The existing $8,000 maximum credit stays in place for first-time buyers. A "first-time" buyer is one who has not owned a home during the three years prior to the purchase. However, repeat buyers who have lived in their home for five of the past eight years may also qualify for up to a $6,500 tax credit on their purchase.
Kay's Cooking Corner
Low Country Cooking
Not too many summers back, my husband and I decided the Carolinas would be our vacation destination. That decision was easy as compared to where in the Carolinas we wanted to spend our time. North and South Carolina are marvelous places, and I guess, are a few of the places in our great United States that offer majestic mountains and beautiful blue seacoast all in one day’s driving time.
The Critic's Corner
I recently saw the best post apocalyptic movie ever made. Usually, films about the end of the world involve spectacular scenes of computer-generated destruction, but not “The Road.” Leaving the theater, I didn’t seem to have a single drop of adrenaline in my veins, as the film doesn’t contain much action. Rather, I felt satisfied on a deeper level, as though I’d just read a great novel.
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