Archive for December, 2008
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Anniston News
Local news for Anniston, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
2008 Anniston Star Alabamian of the Year: Albert Brewer
31 Dec 2008 at 2:31pm
‘A true statesman of Alabama’ Former New South governor continues working for Alabama’s progress Albert Brewer could have left his public career as a footnote in history, a good public servant who tried his …
An idea that’s sheer lunacy: Import no chemical weapons
31 Dec 2008 at 2:08am
In an odd, misguided way, the premise that Anniston should recruit more Cold War-era chemical munitions for economic reasons carries a smidgen of logic.
Mourning for the departed: Preserving Anniston’s relics
30 Dec 2008 at 1:59am
Venerable buildings have souls. Be they brick, stone or wood, historic structures are irreplaceable relics that tell tales as if they were as human as those who once inhabited them.
Anniston facility marks destruction of last VX nerve agent munition
29 Dec 2008 at 12:30pm
Cherokee and other Northeast Alabama residents can now breathe a sigh of relief regarding chemical weapons incineration in Anniston.
Train Depot Destroyed By Fire
29 Dec 2008 at 8:19am
The historic L and N train depot at 1300 Walnut Ave. in Anniston was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.

News in and around the community.
29 Dec 2008 at 12:03am
The White Plains Elementary school gym was filled with children, parents and grandparents sitting on their blankets as they listened to storyteller Renee Morrison tell them a story about a Christmas stocking …
Congratulations to area residents for their accomplishments.
28 Dec 2008 at 12:00am
Brandon Ballenger, who has been employed as a physical therapist with Rehab Partners for five years, recently received his doctorate in physical therapy.
Phillip Tutor: The lexicon of 2008, Alabama style
26 Dec 2008 at 11:55pm
Calhoun County has endured a healthy dose of body blows and gut punches in 2008.
All herald the splendid news: Anniston’s chemical-weapons stockpile…
25 Dec 2008 at 11:45pm
All herald the splendid news: Anniston’s chemical-weapons stockpile no longer represents the intense concern to our public safety.
Robbery Turns Deadly Near Anniston
24 Dec 2008 at 11:26pm
One man is dead, another injured after a store owner fights back during an armed robbery.

Crews destroy last VX mine; nerve agent to be burned by tonight
24 Dec 2008 at 7:10pm
The last nerve agent weapon stored in Anniston was destroyed just before noon today, leaving only far-less-lethal blister agent weapons to be disposed of from the stockpile here.
Army destroys last nerve agent weapon in Ala.
24 Dec 2008 at 3:00pm
Published: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. The Army destroyed the last chemical weapon filled with deadly nerve agent at the Anniston Army …
Would-be robbers shot overnight near Anniston
24 Dec 2008 at 10:53am
A would-be robber was shot dead overnight and his alleged accomplice was wounded after they attempted to rob the owner of a gas station near Anniston.
One alleged robber killed, another injured by gunshots from storeowner
23 Dec 2008 at 9:09pm
One man is dead and another is hospitalized after they were shot by the owner of a service station they were trying to rob.

The Stara s Model City anniversary book now available
23 Dec 2008 at 7:51am
Anniston’s unique history is on display in a new publication written and designed by staff at The Anniston Star.
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Every Halloween we have to be creative. We have to dress up both our kids and ourselves, and we need to decorate our homes. But when you have to do this year after year, sometimes you begin to run out of ideas. It’s hard to be new and different every Halloween. In order to help keep your creative juices flowing, take a look at some of the ideas outlined below. Use these ideas to keep your Halloween costumes fresh and fun.
Your child’s probably tired of being Superman or Wonder Woman year after year. Why not choose a more natural look this Halloween? Dress them up as a tiger or bear, or some other animal costume. Not only are these great costumes on their own, but they can be added to and accessorized with in ways that seem very creative. Depending on the look your child is going for, you can make them look either scary or cute.
Maybe you child wants to look cute. Add an adorable stuffed animal on the candy bucket, and match the stuffed animal to the costume. For example, if they’re dressed up as a lion, add a plush lion to the candy bucket, and they get to travel with a little friend! Maybe you want the lion to be a scary man-eater. Add some scars to its fur, and maybe some vampire teeth too, and it will look like its fangs are barred. For the stuffed animal in the bucket, attach the lion’s prey. Get something like a small stuffed giraffe, and add some fake blood so that it looks like a recent kill by this dangerous lion
Plush Stuffed Animals can be used in a lot of other ways to dress up practically any costume. For example, say you want to dress up like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. Get a little plush dog and put it in a straw basket and you’ll have Toto to carry around with you! Or maybe you want to be a traditional witch. No witch costume is complete without her trusty familiar: a black cat. Add a broom and a stuffed cat and you’ve got some great additions to your outfit! These costumes come with an extra bonus, because you get to keep the stuffed animals once Halloween is over!
Maybe you want to look like a Disney Princess, so you get all sorts of small forest plush stuffed animals. All you need is a small basket and you can fill it up with stuffed bunnies, stuffed raccoons, and even plush squirrels. No princess costume is complete without its entourage! Or if you want to be Tarzan this Halloween, get a big stuffed monkey to carry around with you. Wrap it around your neck, and the monkey will authenticate your costume and keep you warm during this chilly October.
As you can see, there are a ton of great ideas you can use for Halloween. You can have fresh ideas every year, and have a fun and spooky costume. Go ahead and put these concepts into practice, and before you know it everyone will be wondering how you came up with such an innovative idea!
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Not all national parks in Canada are cut from the same cloth. They are as diverse as the country is wide. From the east coast of Newfoundland to the farthest reaches of the Northwest Territories, you will find something for every taste and budget. The many parks in Canada are as diverse as the country’s borders are wide. You will find information below that deals with three of the more popular parks.
Driving along the Cabot Trail that skirts the rocky cliffs of the northern coast of Cape Breton, you feel like you stepped out of North America and into the Scottish Highlands. What you have to look forward to in this Canadian national park are breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, rolling green mountains, steep roads, deep valleys, and enough scenery to fill a photo album (or your digital memory card). The Cape Breton Highlands are also home to several family-friendly trails and beaches, and is the location of the best public golf course in Canada, the Highland Links.
all national parks Of wildlife national parks, the Cape Breton Highlands National Park should be seen to be appreciated. Please visit your national parks website for more information.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains along the border of Alberta and British Columbia just an hour and a half-drive from Calgary, you will find the first Canadian national park and the third of all national parks worldwide ever established.
This 6641 square kilometer (2564 square mile) park boasts some of the most impressive peaks of the Rockies (Castle Mountain), year-round refreshing hot springs, world class downhill skiing (Lake Louise), renowned glaciers (Columbia Icefield), and wildlife. This popular park is a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys skiing, hiking, or just relaxing in national parks forests.
new national parks All national parks in this area of Canada have the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop to their canvas but only this one can claim to be the first of all Canadian national parks. So be the first in your community to explore this great park and plan your trip today.
Mount Revelstoke stands on the west side to the Rocky Mountains and is where you can find the world’s only inland temperate rainforest. Here you will see some of the oldest natural environments in the world in national parks system.
Mount Revelstoke has three areas in its park that are named after their elevation: Rainforest, Snowforest, and No Forest. As you travel higher through the park, any rain that might be falling turns to snow. The spectacular sight of ancient forests below from the highest point of the park is amazing to behold. Another wonderful sight are the giant cedar trees on the Giant Cedars Nature Trail, a half-kilometer path that has 500 year-old trees as thick as a car.
Visiting a Canadian national park is like visiting all national parks - it is a welcome refuge from the daily grind. We have only looked at a few of the many things to see in the broad and diverse land that is known as Canada.
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Need Christening invitations? We’ve got those and more for your very important occasion. Your child’s first big occasion is very precious and you want everything to be organized well and go smoothly. You hope the baby doesn’t tinkle on the Father. You also worry about the baby spitting up on his Christening outfit or on his Godparents. We understand.
Let us say we can save you some headache by offering you the best invitations there are and offering them to you for free. We know that to fully ensure your invitations are special and personalized; you need to create them yourself. You can by creating a web page for free through the use of Web 2.0 technologies that are super easy to use.
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You can relax knowing that with over 60 multi media web tools; you can easily create your own personalized Christening invitations. No technical experience is required so you truly can make your web page represent your baby’s event well. Easily personalize your Christening web page by including pictures of your baby, videos of your baby, and audios, music, and more. Post notes about the baby’s personality. Announce who the Godparents are and even include a map.
You will bring your guests to your page electronically by sending emails with direct links to your page. They will click the link, come onto your Christening invitation page, and see the guest list.
They’ll be excited when they see that they can communicate and interact with each other. This is a great way to introduce guests who don’t know each other before the Christening so there will be no need to try to break the ice the day of.
They’ll also be able to respond to your invitation and see how others have responded. They’ll be able to see who has confirmed they’ll bet there, who won’t be making it, and who hasn’t responded yet.
Once you and they start networking, you will be able to get some other ideas for the Christening. Add in cross references to other Christening related online groups and you’ll really get some great suggestions then because you would have opened up to a larger audience. Network with as many groups as you’d like for as long as you’d like.
For those helping with the Christening, make use of the task manager and assign their responsibilities to them. Send out preset, automated email reminders about the date and time of the Christening so no one will forget. If need be, you can even post the budget for the Christening and manage it right there on your page.
Christening Around the World
What if you have family in other countries, or even local but just can’t make it? Rest assured that they can make it in cyberspace. They can simply log on to your web page during the Christening and you can send video feeds in for them to watch. No one has to be left out, no matter where they are.
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Well, have made it to college, and now it’s time to finally relocate out of your house and get your own place. Whether you’re moving to a dorm or an apartment or renting a house, there are a lot of things to worry about. Whether you’re a little apprehensive about leaving home or if you’ve been jumping out of your skin since you were 16 just wanting to leave, it’s a huge step. Besides concerns about rent, room & board, roommates, security deposits, and other things of that nature, there’s one big question: how do you get all your things to your new apartment?
A good first action is to minimize. Do you really need all that stuff? It’s a great idea to go through your things and choose what you’ll keep and what can go. If your parents are going to keep a room for you, much of the stuff you don’t want to bring can remain there. But if you’re out for good, you can sell it or donate it.
Once you’ve got your inventory, you’re ready to package things. You can look up truck rental for yourself, or research self pack moving companies, who will load and drive the truck but leave it up to you to pack your own things. If you’re comfortable with driving a truck, or have friends and family who can do it for you, moving van rental will be the most cost effective way to relocate. Call and reserve your rental well in advance, especially around September and June, the two main moving times for college students.
Get a truck that’s the right size for the amount of items you have. This will save you money by allowing you to get a smaller truck and not waste a lot of area. Smaller trucks also take less gas, and are even a little easier to operate than a large one. If you don’t want to operate your own truck, the self pack moving companies will be a good option. They will charge you set on how many boxes you are moving and how far you’re moving. You pack up the boxes ahead of time, and the moving company will come and load the truck for you. This is in contrast to the much more expensive full-service relocaters, who will provide boxes or crates and pack up for you, leaving you to relax before your relocation.
Whichever way you choose to transport your things to your new house, this is an exciting time, and it will be an incredible experience. There’s nothing like the freedom of moving into your own new home. It’s a little scary, but if you think to plan your relocation carefully, you’ll do just fine.
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
The Best Technique Build a Home Business It is becoming more and more accepted to make money with home based business opportunity using the internet every year.
Surfers are endlessly battered with messages claiming that they can quit their day jobs and work at home on the internet.
Many are leaving with a foul taste in their mouth who buy into this notion that they can make extra money online so why do they end up failing?
The amount of scam artists who see this as an opportunity to take advantage of an ever growing trend increases as the notion that one can make extra money online continues to gain popularity. You will need to proceed with caution if you wish to become successful to make additional money.
3 Tips to Having a Successful home based business idea and Make Extra Money
Develop a plan and decide how you are going to make extra money online. They do not have a plan and are aimlessly searching for an easy way to make those extra dollars which is why they are failing. This makes them prime targets for scam artists.
I suggest that if you are uncertain about how to begin that you do some research on the ways that are most likely to be successful. Decide which things you would like to do to earn money online with your home based business idea. You can be taught how to further make money using your chosen plan by locating reliable sources.
With a plan in mind, you should then discover how to further make extra money online by using reliable sources. Take steps to reduce the learning curve and improve your chances of having success by finding a mentor. The strategies many people are implementing include fundamental mistakes causing them to fail. There will be a client support system in place with trustworthy money making programs. If you do not take advantage of this you will only be deterred from creating the success you deserve.
Taking action is even more important than finding a good teacher or support group. If you really want to have a successful home based business opportunity and make extra money online you will have to take it upon yourself to make it happen. There is no such thing as a get rich quick scheme that is going to make you millions by doing nothing.
You can make extra money, and a big deal of it, but how much depends on the amount of work you are willing to put in. Be consistent with your efforts so do not work hard for a week and then slack off because you aren’t seeing any results. Once you have built momentum on the internet the effect of your new home based business will snow-ball, provided you have been consistent with your actions.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Anniston News
Local news for Anniston, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Mourning for the departed: Preserving Anniston’s relics
30 Dec 2008 at 1:59am
Venerable buildings have souls. Be they brick, stone or wood, historic structures are irreplaceable relics that tell tales as if they were as human as those who once inhabited them.
Anniston facility marks destruction of last VX nerve agent munition
29 Dec 2008 at 12:30pm
Cherokee and other Northeast Alabama residents can now breathe a sigh of relief regarding chemical weapons incineration in Anniston.
Train Depot Destroyed By Fire
29 Dec 2008 at 8:19am
The historic L and N train depot at 1300 Walnut Ave. in Anniston was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.

News in and around the community.
29 Dec 2008 at 12:03am
The White Plains Elementary school gym was filled with children, parents and grandparents sitting on their blankets as they listened to storyteller Renee Morrison tell them a story about a Christmas stocking …
Congratulations to area residents for their accomplishments.
28 Dec 2008 at 12:00am
Brandon Ballenger, who has been employed as a physical therapist with Rehab Partners for five years, recently received his doctorate in physical therapy.
Phillip Tutor: The lexicon of 2008, Alabama style
26 Dec 2008 at 11:55pm
Calhoun County has endured a healthy dose of body blows and gut punches in 2008.
All herald the splendid news: Anniston’s chemical-weapons stockpile…
25 Dec 2008 at 11:45pm
All herald the splendid news: Anniston’s chemical-weapons stockpile no longer represents the intense concern to our public safety.
Robbery Turns Deadly Near Anniston
24 Dec 2008 at 11:26pm
One man is dead, another injured after a store owner fights back during an armed robbery.

Crews destroy last VX mine; nerve agent to be burned by tonight
24 Dec 2008 at 7:10pm
The last nerve agent weapon stored in Anniston was destroyed just before noon today, leaving only far-less-lethal blister agent weapons to be disposed of from the stockpile here.
Army destroys last nerve agent weapon in Ala.
24 Dec 2008 at 3:00pm
Published: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. The Army destroyed the last chemical weapon filled with deadly nerve agent at the Anniston Army …
Would-be robbers shot overnight near Anniston
24 Dec 2008 at 10:53am
A would-be robber was shot dead overnight and his alleged accomplice was wounded after they attempted to rob the owner of a gas station near Anniston.
One alleged robber killed, another injured by gunshots from storeowner
23 Dec 2008 at 9:09pm
One man is dead and another is hospitalized after they were shot by the owner of a service station they were trying to rob.

The Stara s Model City anniversary book now available
23 Dec 2008 at 7:51am
Anniston’s unique history is on display in a new publication written and designed by staff at The Anniston Star.

Ornamental journey: Though they don’t grow on trees, Christmas memories gathe…
22 Dec 2008 at 7:43am
For the better part of the year, Angela Reese forgets the box is even there. Unless she’s rooting around in the darkness of her cluttered storage room for something and has to move the surprisingly light box …

Anniston Animal Shelter: Baby
20 Dec 2008 at 7:20am
Meet Baby. She loves attention, knows how to play ball and adores kids. She’ll need plenty of chances to expend her energy.
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Beginning December 17, 2008, Carnival will not be including a cruise fuel surcharge in their fees. Previously, Carnival charged as much as $15 per day. They will now be refunding those fuel surcharges through a ship board credit after the 17th.
In a statement on Thursday December 3rd, Carnival’s director of marketing, Bill Harber, said oil prices have dropped low enough for the company to lift the surcharges. “As the price of oil has dropped to $46 per barrel, it has now reached a level where we are able to suspend the fuel supplement” Harber said.
However, they did indicate that if fuel prices escalated, those fees could be reinstated.
I believe this action will end up becoming beneficial for Carnival and should lead to a small increase in bookings. Many cruisers were quite upset when the cruise companies began placing fuel surcharges.
Starting in 2010, Royal Caribbean’s fuel surcharge of ten dollars a day will be dropped. They also said that each quarter in 2009, they will examine the fuel conditions to determine whether to refund the charge.
Carnival’s elimination of the fuel surcharge will increase the pressure on Royal Caribbean to also drop their surcharges as well. I’d expect to see them make a move in the near future.
Lets all hope that oil prices stay down and we never see a cruise fuel surcharge ever again
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
South Africa is a very popular tourist destination and many holiday makers now go there on a family holiday and stay in self catering holiday home accommodation. There are some great holiday villas and self catering holiday apartments that can be rented as holiday homes during your African Travel Experience. In recent years it has become possible to rent a holiday lodge in one of the many game reserves.
The official name of South Africa is the Republic of South Africa. This country shares its borders with Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Swaziland. It is also surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. South Africa is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It has the largest economy in the whole of Africa and is the twenty fourth largest in the whole world. All these things make South Africa the most economically, infrastructural and socially developed country in Africa.
South Africa is also known as the tourist paradise as it has many tourist attractions. It has a natural beauty including mountain ranges, beautiful beaches and the parks are simply stunning. If you are planning to spend your holidays in this country then you are going to have a great vacation. You can choose to stay in a holiday villa by the beech, rent a self catering holiday apartment in the city or even rent a lodge in one of South Africa ’s game reserves.
You can start your Travel South Africa in the world famous Kruger National Park. This park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Africa and tourists are enchanted by its natural beauty. It is famous for its wild animals and tourists can see lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffaloes. The park also offers some of the most stunning scenery in Africa. Many holiday makers then visit the Sabie River that flows just next to the park.
South Africa has some amazing water falls and one of the most visited is the Augrabies Falls. The Augrabies Falls is set in a beautiful location and the best time to visit is in the Spring as at that time the fall has a lot of water. Most tourists love this place and then choose to visit the Blyde River Canyon afterwards. While there they can relax and admire the natural beauty of the region.
Garden Route is known as the paradise of South Africa. This route starts from the Mossel Bay and reaches Port Elizabeth. Tourists like to go there and admire the beautiful scenery and natural vegetation. There are several opportunities for hiking available in almost every park in South Africa. But the only think that you need to take care of is the high temperature. Here, you can also enjoy some adventure sports like mountain climbing and tracking.
Your South African trip is incomplete without a visit to Durban. This place offers you a lot of opportunities to enjoy the sun and the beach. When in Durban you can rent a holiday villa by the beach or if you want a more hectic pace of life you can rent a self catering holiday apartment in the city itself.
When you get tired of beaches, you can try your hand at surfing in South Africa. Jeffrey Bay is a very popular place with surfers and it is well worth a trip there to try your hand at surfing. There are also some great holiday homes available to rent in this area during your stay in South Africa.
South Africa is a great country to visit for a holiday and has so much to offer tourists. There are some great holiday homes throughout South Africa that can be rented as holiday accommodation. Many tourists come to South Africa and rent a holiday villa and say that it was one of the best holidays that they have ever had
Article By: South African Travel Agent
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
People are always looking for Chihuahua pictures for various reasons and as long as there are people that cannot get enough of Chihuahua pictures there will be people willing to take the time to take the pictures. Of course enthusiastic owners take some of the best pictures, but you can survey the many different sources of pictures to find exactly what you are looking for because chances are it is out there.
A great way to see some very high quality Chihuahua pictures is to get a hold of some of the picture books done by professional photographers. Professional photographers love to put out oversized books of high quality pictures and the detail you can see in these pictures is incredible. They also love to put the Chihuahuas in poses and costumes that can make the pictures pretty entertaining to look at. The celebrity value of the Chihuahua makes for some great pictures.
As with anything else you are looking for you can always find Chihuahua pictures on the Internet. There are compilation websites available that offer a variety of pictures from people all over the globe that just want to share their little dog with the world. The Internet is the only place where the world can gather all at once and it is a great place to feature picture compilation sites of Chihuahuas.
Many individual Chihuahua owners also host their own websites and sometimes these sites are daily diaries, with pictures, of the life of their dog. You can learn a lot from sites like this because you get to read and see what a Chihuahua needs to feel comfortable in their home life and it can be helpful when you are considering getting your own Chihuahua. You can also visit the sites of show dog owners that post beautiful pictures of their Chihuahua show dogs.
If you are doing research on the different breeds of the Chihuahua then you will find a lot of high quality useful Chihuahua pictures at Internet websites hosted by the various breeders throughout the world. A breeder is going to want the world to see the very best they have to offer so you are assured of finding only the highest quality pictures on an Internet website hosted by a breeder of Chihuahuas.
Chihuahuas can sometimes be the victims of silly pictures posted by owners and they can also be the subjects of praise on websites hosted by their enthusiastic owners. But every since that little dog did those commercials on television everyone has fallen in love with the Chihuahua and everyone wants to find Chihuahua pictures to look at. Thanks to professional photographers, enthusiastic owners, show dog owners, and breeders you can find Chihuahua pictures from many sources and some of them are sure to bring a smile to your face.
There is a lot of helpful information about finding Chihuahua pictures in this article. This article is a great resource for Chihuahua information and pictures.
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