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Travelers Maria Poole, right, and Lindsey Shepard, practice yoga at San Francisco International Airport’s new Yoga Room. The quiet, dimly lit studio officially opened last week in a former storage room just past the security checkpoint at SFO’s Terminal 2.
The Associated Press

San Francisco airport opens first yoga room

by Terence Chea
Associated Press Writer

February 06, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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SAN FRANCISCO — Stressed out by flying? Travelers in Northern California can now find their inner calm in the Yoga Room at San Francisco International Airport. The quiet, dimly lit studio offic...

Farro and mushroom stuffed acorn squash is rich in savory flavors, thanks to a blend of mushrooms and cheese. <br>The Associated Press

Fiber is key to healthy, delicious winter dinner
The key to ensuring that dinner is both substantial and healthy? Fiber. Adding plenty of whole grains and vegetables not only provides piles of nutrients, it also fills you up and keeps you full f...

February 06, 2012 12:02 AM | 0

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Virginia Avery, past president of the National League of American Pen Women at the local, state and national level, endowed the show. She left a bequest for an exhibit open to all Georgia women artists in all mediums. ‘Reflections’ chairperson Mikki Root Dillon poses near her photograph, ‘Do We Really Want To Do That?’ which won second place in the Photography category. <br>Staff/Samantha M. Shal

Exhibit at Mable House Arts Center celebrates artistry, creativity of women
Celebrate women artists at the Virginia Avery Memorial 3rd Biennial “Reflections” exhibition, sponsored by the Atlanta Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. It is at Mable House Art...

February 05, 2012 12:03 AM | 0

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Church volunteer Gay Crawford helps Webb Nall pick out clothes at Saturday s yard sale.<br>Staff/Todd Hull

One World Spiritual Center just wants you to be happy
NORTHEAST COBB — Happiness is on the minds of members of a new interfaith, New Thought church called One World Spiritual Center located at 3535 Shallowford Road just off Sandy Plains Road in northe...

February 04, 2012 12:00 AM | 3

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Marietta resident April Kelley, right, talks with counselor Mitzi Morris about her journey with anorexia. Kelley dropped from 130 to 92 pounds. Morris said, ‘(April) was at a really critical state.’ Kelley’s disease is now under control.<br>Staff/Todd Hull

Woman finds strength to combat anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a secret disease that kills. April Kelley breaks the silence by sharing her experience. Two years ago, Kelley found her life out of control. She nursed her father, who went t...

February 03, 2012 12:00 AM | 1

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Cobb County Juvenile Court Judge Greg Poole is an avid hunter and travels to South Dakota every October with a group of friends to hunt pheasant. He and his wife, Lucia, show off a finished dish. <br>Staff/Todd Hull

Pheasant: It’s what’s for dinner
Greg Poole is getting wild in the kitchen! He shares his recipe for slow-cooked pheasant. Pheasant is a game bird that Poole hunts on an annual trip he has taken to South Dakota for the last 10 yea...

February 02, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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Daniel Kumi, 11, son of Adelaide and Alex Kumi of Marietta, has just written his second book, ‘Tor and Other Stories.’ His family conducted a special book-signing Saturday for his classmates and family to attend. Daniel signs a copy of the book for Eric Sales, father of his classmate Jarrett Sales, 10. <br>Staff/Todd Hull

Student releases collection of adventure short stories
AUSTELL — Daniel Kumi, a fifth-grader at the Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, has recently published his second book at the age of 11. Kumi is the author of “Tor and Other Stories,” a colle...

February 01, 2012 12:07 AM | 1

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Dr. Bruce Gillett looks at photos of his late wife, Dale. She died of breast cancer in 2010. Gillett wrote ‘Quarter-Peeled Oranges,’ a book of love poems, in her memory. He donates all proceeds to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. <br>Staff/Todd Hull

‘Quarter-Peeled Oranges’ a tribute to wife, a cause for the cure
In “Quarter-Peeled Oranges,” a compilation of love poems, Dr. Bruce Gillett remembers his lovely wife, Dale, who died of breast cancer in 2010. Local artist Bill Needs illustrated the book. “My in...

February 01, 2012 12:01 AM | 0

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Lefont Sandy Springs movie theater is among the sites for the 12th annual Jewish Film Festival. Above: Owner George Lefont. <br>Staff/Nathan Self

12th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival begins Feb. 8
With a record turnout of 26,000 attendees last year, the 12th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is staging an encore beginning next week with two extra days of showings, two new venues and ongoin...

January 31, 2012 12:02 AM | 0

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The Atlanta Ballet will perform the world premiere of choreographer Twyla Tharp’s ‘The Princess and the Goblin’ from Feb. 10 to 19 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Above: Dancers rehearse a scene from the ballet. <br>Special/Charlie McCullers

‘The Princess and the Goblin’ premieres Feb. 10 at Cobb Energy Centre
CUMBERLAND — Hanae Dillon of Marietta isn’t a prima ballerina yet, but the 8-year-old has already danced in a metropolitan ballet performance and is about to begin her second. The Atlanta Ballet w...

January 31, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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Moving forward: Amputee shares her story

This Valentine’s Day dinner won’t be packed with calories

Altair Prep: Excellence is not an option for these five students. It’s the standard.

Holocaust survivors recall divine presence during tragic time

Junior League of Cobb-Marietta gears up for third annual charity race

Ball gowns dazzle on the runway at Elie Saab show

Two women merge baking, business talents to create one-of-a-kind bakery in Powder Springs

Bessie Sapp has wealth of knowledge, compassion and love

Pebblebrook graduate to be featured in ‘Memphis’

Trends bubbling large and small in spa industry

Baby on the way? Make time to prep your pet
LOS ANGELES — Parents have months to get ready for a baby. Experts say the countdown should include prep time for pets too. A baby changes everything for a pet — from how its home looks, smells an...

February 03, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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Elizabeth Banks, left, and Sam Worthington star in ‘Man on a Ledge.’<br>The Associated Press

'Man on a Ledge' starts intensely but loses fervor, interest
First, Tom Cruise dangled from Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” and now Sam Worthington is teetering on the side of the Roosevelt Hotel in “Man on a Ledge,” opening toda...

January 27, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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Gina Carano stars in ‘Haywire.’ The film opens today in theaters nationwide.<br>The Associated Press

‘Haywire’ will keep you on the edge of your seat
Movies with betrayal are nothing new to Hollywood, whether it involves a romantic relationship, business or even foreign relations. In “Haywire,” the premise is the same, but the execution involves...

January 20, 2012 12:00 AM | 1

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Actors David Oyelowo, Elijah Kelley, Leslie Odom Jr., Michael B. Jordan, Nate Parker and Kevin Phillips portray Tuskegee Airmen in ‘Red Tails.’<br>The Associated Press

Review: ‘Red Tails’ falls short of intention
The legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen is and will always be celebrated. In a time when negative perceptions of the color of their skin preceeded their dedication to their country and skills during WWII...

January 20, 2012 12:00 AM | 2

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Sally Litchfield: PJ party with pancakes; celebrate with the Chamber
There was not a party that could stack up against this one. The 2nd annual “Pancakes & Pajamas” party was the morning of Jan. 4 at the Acworth home of Mandy Landefeld. The open house style party in...

January 15, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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From left are performers Bill Cherry, Leo Days, Lori Russo, Kevin Mills and Victor Trevino Jr.<br>Special/Kent Newman, Full Spectrum Productions

Tribute show to highlight legendary singer’s career
Who’s your favorite Elvis? Army Elvis? Fat Elvis? Ed Sullivan Elvis? Whether you prefer the black leather suit or a jumpsuit with sequins, feel free to overindulge at “Elvis Lives: The Ultimate E...

January 12, 2012 07:09 PM | 2

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A ‘black book,’ which casinos used to exclude notorious people, is displayed at the Nevada State Museum. The book is open to a page on Tony Spilotro. It will be on display at The Mob Museum when it opens.<br>The Associated Press

Museum to spotlight mob films
LAS VEGAS — A mob museum slated to open soon in Las Vegas will trace Hollywood’s portrayal of mobsters from the birth of the silver screen in a violence-fraught exhibit that organizers said is not ...

January 06, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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Chef lightens up a cold weather classic
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rocco DiSpirito is author of the “Now Eat This!” and “Now Eat This! Diet” cookbooks. Chicken noodle soup may have a reputation for helping us beat the winter sniffles, but that do...

January 02, 2012 12:00 AM | 0

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Sally Litchfield: Turning 50 draws a crowd; ‘Coming Apart’ to delight all
Turning 50 can be fun — just ask Fran Biddle, who was surprised on her birthday. The story was that Gay Giddens, Ginger Collier and Kelie Crowe were taking Fran to the Swan House in Atlanta on her ...

January 01, 2012 12:01 AM | 0

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Sally Litchfield: Students make beautiful music; party has holiday spirit
Here is noteworthy news on local piano students of Adriana van Rensburg, Ph.D., who achieved outstanding results at the recent Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Piano Solo Auditions. Au...

December 28, 2011 12:00 AM | 0

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Sally Litchfield: Local breakfast bunch continues holiday tradition

'War Horse" WWI tale a story of friendship, bravery

Mount Paran cheerleading squad places in state competition

Sally Litchfield: Author spreads Marietta history along with Christmas cheer

You can’t keep an action star down for long: Cruise reprises famous role

Oscar winner portrays apathetic 30-something in ‘Young Adult’

Sally Litchfield: Nothing can stop this party

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