atlanta: Interstate or Scenic Highway? - 06/18/08 05:05 PM
I have been settled in Knoxville, Tennessee for almost two months now. I wanted to give little update on my adaptation to a slower paced life. It is somewhat ironic that my life here is considered slower paced because the workload demand for simply maintaining the property is much great … (9 comments)
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atlanta: Welcome Home (sort of)! - 05/13/08 12:13 PM
The world hates change,
yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.
-Charles Kettering
Many times I read the Quote of the Day on my sidebar widget and find inspiration, as was the case today!
As part of the Thornton Team at Home America Mortgage, I … (10 comments)
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atlanta: Time To Move On...Sell It! Donate It! Just Get Rid Of It! - 04/24/08 10:52 PM
As many of you know, the Thornton Team is relocating to Tennessee to expand our base of operations. Though we have been in Tennessee for quite awhile, there has been no physical Home America Mortgage presence there. This will change beginning Monday, April 28th as the Thornton Team will be in … (29 comments)
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atlanta: Vacation Planning...NYC - 04/24/08 10:32 AM
It is that time of year when families and individuals plan our summer vacations and think about weekend getaways! I know that I am anxious to have a little time away from the daily grind, even if it is only for a long weekend. I was thinking of the places I … (8 comments)
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atlanta: Welcome to THUNDER DOME! - 04/21/08 05:25 PM
1985 was a time of tension and saw the world weary of a cold war that had raged far too long! The Falkland Islands' War (1982), the US invasion of Grenada (1983), and the bombing of the US marine barracks in Beirut (1983) were all fresh in the minds of most … (14 comments)
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atlanta: Fun, Exciting Sport To Help You Stay Fit (And Fit Into That Swimsuit)! - 04/19/08 08:47 PM
As much of the nation enjoys the beautiful sights and smells of spring and the rest of the nation shakes off the quickly diminished grip of winter our thoughts turn to the great days ahead! From softball to golf we begin to plan our activities for spring and summer. Vacations to … (16 comments)
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atlanta: Why Do You Work & Play In The Rain? - 04/17/08 10:11 AM
Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap. -Barbara Jordan There are many reasons we continue to work and play in the Rain! From the … (18 comments)
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atlanta: Falcons Looking To Rebuild; From Coaches To Players - 04/16/08 07:56 PM
After a miserable last year that was mired in controversy of many types, the Atlanta Falcons are looking to rebuild their team. New head coach Mike Smith looked over this weeks mini camp with eager anticipation to see signs of what his new team might be able to deliver. Though some … (28 comments)
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atlanta: Emotions Need Validation? - 04/16/08 02:00 PM
Cry, the beloved country, for the unborn child that is the inheritor of our fear. Let him not love the earth too deeply... For fear will rob him of all if he gives too much. -Alan Paton Volumes are spoke of our cultures repression of emotions and the need to add … (7 comments)
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atlanta: How Do You Say Thank You? - 04/15/08 04:54 PM
While the internet has brought us all closer together through sites like Active Rain, and allowed us to form new types of relationships that were not possible even ten years ago, there is a lot of talk in the blogosphere about the loss of the personal relationships. Though there may initially … (6 comments)
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atlanta: Sure Signs of Spring! - 04/15/08 02:42 PM
As sure as the spring will follow the winter, prosperity and economic growth will follow recession. -Bo Bennett The quote is meant to inspire and reassure those who have been so troubled and impacted by all the negative economic news that indeed the renewal and rebirth will arrive as surely as … (21 comments)
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atlanta: How Do You Get Your Internet Info? - 04/14/08 02:53 PM
This past week has certainly been exciting. All the info and the cool new blog customizer that allows us Rainers to really personalize our blogs. This has spurred the creativity for me. I have been experimenting with resizing photo and stretching photos and generally playing around.
I must admit that … (9 comments)
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atlanta: Curses! Do You Believe? - 04/14/08 11:56 AM
While there are many rivalries (think Capulets and Montagues) and many curses (think Celie Johnson's curse on husband Albert in The Color Purple) this past weekend saw a new twist in legendary sports rivalry. Sports fans are probably well aware of both the rivalry and the curse...but not everyone is a … (14 comments)
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atlanta: What Directories Are You In? - 04/11/08 01:33 PM
I have been doing a ton of research over the past couple of weeks in an effort to learn as much as I can about increasing my presence and visibility on the internet. I have been reading a lot of blogs about SEO optimization and google juice! There is a ton … (4 comments)
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atlanta: 30 Days of Night - 04/11/08 12:46 PM
Last night I decided to watch 30 Days of Night! I had received it a couple of days ago from my Blockbuster account but because I have been so busy, I had yet to watch it. This movie is based on a graphic novel (a.k.a. comic book). The premise of the … (2 comments)
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atlanta: National Finals Rodeo Makes it's way to Las Vegas - 04/09/08 10:59 PM
If you have never attended a live rodeo event and you are going to be in the Las Vegas, Nevada area on December the 4-13, 2008, then this is your chance to catch one of the most exciting rodeo events around. National Final Rodeo tickets are a hot commodity to come … (14 comments)
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atlanta: Big Momma's House - 04/09/08 08:21 PM
I am a huge fan of comedy! I am a huge fan of Martin Lawrence! So this 2000 release from Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation was a recipe for fun. I admit the plot is a little formulaic, but would you really be renting this for the in depth plot and … (12 comments)
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atlanta: Freshening Up For Spring! - 04/09/08 07:00 PM
Nature's Influence on Design
Admittedly, I am not an expert on decorating; in fact there are only a few things I would actually consider myself to be an expert at! I could not tell you the difference between a discount Scalamandre fabric and a Brunschwig & Fils, but I … (11 comments)
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atlanta: Hey Paypal, You Got Competition! - 04/05/08 11:01 AM
If you are a current user of PayPal and are tired of paying the high fees to send or receive money, then it is time to check out PayPal's newest competition. The company is Revolution Money Exchange and for a limited time they will pay you $25 just for signing up … (9 comments)
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atlanta: Georgia's Chateau Elan Winery & Resort - 04/04/08 10:13 PM
Just a short drive, 45 miles from downtown Atlanta, nestled in the north Georgia foothills, there is a fantastic place called Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. This beautiful resort sits on 3,500 acres of the most beautiful land in Georgia.
The Inn itself resembles the beautiful chateaus one sees in the … (11 comments)
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atlanta: College Is Coming...How Do You Pay For It? - 04/04/08 06:37 PM
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. -Aristotle
I would venture a guess that Aristotle was not referring to the expense incurred by both parent and student in financing a good college education. With the skyrocketing cost of college education and the elimination of some state sponsored … (7 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta's FREE Attractions! Part 4! - 04/04/08 04:06 PM
It has been very enjoyable for me, the blogger, to be able to highlight for you, the reader, some of Atlanta's wonderful FREE attractions! I am a big fan of our wonderful city and truly view it as a beacon of the progressive south. In this the final installment of this … (8 comments)
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atlanta: Tired of Hotels...Need Space...Need to Save Money... - 04/03/08 07:03 PM
One of the pitfalls of traveling or the need for temporary housing during relocation, especially for extended periods of time, is the lack of healthy, nutritional meals and snacks. Another thing we tend to neglect when staying somewhere for a long period of time is exercise. We may not want to … (10 comments)
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atlanta: Mint Julep...OR...Mojito? - 04/03/08 11:53 AM
Spring is here! The cherry blossoms have been in bloom for a couple of weeks with there brilliant white flowers that are even now beginning to be replaced with the green leaves! Soon the crepe myrtles will be putting on their dazzling display of pink, purple, fuschia, or white clusters of … (38 comments)
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atlanta: From Vanilla To Double Chocolate Raspberry Truffle...Or Hello Retirement! - 04/02/08 06:18 PM
Never had a beard before!
Last fall my father and stepmother decided that as part of their retired life they wanted to relocate...to Hawaii! Now this was not some decision made in haste. He had already been retired for almost two years and had spent the middle of January until the … (15 comments)
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atlanta: Meet The Robinsons - Movie Review! - 04/02/08 04:20 PM
I watched this movie over the weekend and enjoyed it. This is a movie for the whole family! Disney does a great job with the storyline, though I would have preferred if one of the children had taken more responsibility for his actions. There does seem to be a bit … (8 comments)
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atlanta: Recipes! Cooking Articles! Coupons! - 04/01/08 05:39 PM
With the way we work (constantly) in the real estate industry we don't always take the time to think about what we are putting into our bodies (i.e. fast food, take out, that mystery stuff in the Tupperware). I for one really enjoy cooking! I am a vegetarian, so most importantly … (31 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta's FREE Attractions! Part 3! - 04/01/08 04:23 PM
As the title says, this is Part 3, in my series on Atlanta's FREE attractions! If you missed either Part 1 or Part 2 you can check them out by clicking on the links below:
Atlanta's FREE Attractions! Part 1! Highlights - MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta), Underground Atlanta, the Martin Luther … (12 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta's 2008 Walk For Autism Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 03/30/08 02:00 PM
It seems that their are charity walks for everything nowadays. This is not to diminish the impact of thousands of people walking en masse through normally busy city streets. I remember as a child participating in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk A Thon. The excitement of getting pledges … (10 comments)
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atlanta: Why I Joined PPP? - 03/29/08 09:37 PM
I saw something on television a week or so ago that was highlighting the bolgoshpere. More specifically, the program was highlighting some well known bloggers such as Perez Hilton and Ariana Huffington. Now understand that I realize I am nowhere near as well known nor as savvy when it comes to … (14 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta's FREE Attractions! Part 2! - 03/25/08 08:02 PM
In Part 1 of Atlanta's FREE Attractions, I highlighted MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta), Underground Atlanta, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site! All three of these are worth an afternoon's visit. While Atlanta has numerous attractions that charge some amount of admission, the goal of this post is … (66 comments)
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atlanta: March Baseball Talk 101 Contest Results! - 03/25/08 10:53 AM
First let me say that this post was supposed to be out yesterday and I apologize that I needed the extra day to get it done. With that said, let me say that we definitely had some great entries into this month's Baseball Talk 101 contest. There was however a noticeable … (11 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta's FREE Attractions! Part 1! - 03/24/08 01:49 PM
With a city the size of metro-Atlanta there are numerous diversions that don't cost a dime! In addition to Atlanta's Beautiful and user friendly Piedmont Park, that I highlighted in the post below, here are a few other FREE Atlanta highlights!
Back To Nature : An Urban Tale, Atlanta's Piedmont Park
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atlanta: Habitat For Humanity International : Americus, Georgia - 03/17/08 03:26 PM
I live in metro Atlanta, home to the the the and the In addition to these wonderful sports teams Atlanta also offers some wonderful theaters, beautiful public parks (many of which offer baseball and softball opportunities), the Georgia Aquarium and numerous Universities and Colleges (including many of the nation's top Historically … (10 comments)
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atlanta: The Spiderwick Chronicles - A Real Fantasy Winner! - 03/02/08 08:52 PM
Today I had the pleasure of seeing this movie! Now keep in mind that this picture is rated PG and with good reason. There is some rather frightening creatures and events, including swordfighting, that may be too intense for children under say 8 years old. Now with the warning out … (22 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta's Vibrant Theater Scene - 01/27/08 10:06 PM
While I am a lover and supporter of and my knuckles aren't dragging the ground! I think that athletics add a lot of value to the atmosphere, economy, and culture of any city. The same can also be said for a city's public parks and greenspaces. Equally important is a city's … (16 comments)
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atlanta: Back To Nature : Atlanta's Stone Mountain Park - 01/24/08 02:54 PM
My recent blogabout Atlanta's fantastic common ground green-space called Piedmont Park got me to thinking about some of the other wonderful things to see and do here in Atlanta. In a subsequent blog I wrote about the historic Ansley Inn a wonderful Bed and Breakfast in Midtown Atlanta.
In this blog … (31 comments)
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atlanta: Atlanta's Historic Ansley Inn Bed and Breakfast - 01/22/08 04:32 PM
I recently wrote a blog about Atlanta's world class greenspace called Piedmont Park and what an asset it is to this city. This really got me thinking about other things that make Atlanta a world class city to live in and to visit. I wanted to highlight the historic Ansley Inn … (5 comments)
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atlanta: Back To Nature : An Urban Tale, Atlanta's Piedmont Park - 01/18/08 12:59 PM
I live in Atlanta, GA along with 4+ million others. Atlanta has all the hustle and bustle of a Chicago, the culture of a San Francisco, and the fierce independence of a Denver. Atlanta is also fortunate enough to have Piedmont Park
This beautiful "common ground" green-space was purchased by the … (29 comments)
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atlanta: Bobby Petrino to University of Arkansas - 12/11/07 05:46 PM
Could it be true? A local Atlanta television station, 11 Alive News (NBC Affiliate) is reporting that sources in the Falcons camp are reporting that Bobby Petrino is resigning as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons and taking over as head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Petrino came to the Falcons … (26 comments)
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atlanta: Michael Vick Gets 23 Months - 12/10/07 01:34 PM
Today Michael Vick, the former Atlanta Falcons star quarterback was sentenced to 23 months on the federal dogfighting charges. He still faces the state charges and the NFL penalties. The NFL could at their discretion ban Vick from the NFL or they could suspend him for a period of time. Here … (25 comments)
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atlanta: Will Glavine be a Brave again? - 11/06/07 10:30 AM
With the issues the Braves had surrounding pitching during the 2007 season it looms large that a proven starter could once again rejoin the Atlanta Braves. Glavine did file for free agency and though he has dismissed it as "procedural" it is hopefully indicative that he is seriously considering returning home … (26 comments)
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