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Hamico executive director dedicated to charity work
If an artist were to create a portrait of Alexis Bogo, he’d paint a picture of a poised, well-dressed, attractive woman on the verge of 40. She’d be smiling, as most people who pose for portraits are, but if he caught her at the right moment, he might catch a hint of bashfulness in her expression. What he would not be able to include would be any evidence of stress that had built up over the years, tell-tale signs one sees on the faces of men and women who have shouldered great burdens. That’s because Bogo has lived a life of consistent opportunity, and she’s in a place where she can, and does, devote a lot of time to passing on that good fortune to others.
A brief history of the Chattanooga Coca-Cola Company
Chattanooga is replete with history. From the Civil War battles that took place on its soil, to the Cherokee leaving Ross’ Landing on their journey along the Trail of Tears, to the city being among the first in the South to hire African American police officers, Chattanooga has been an integral part of many moments in history. But there’s one thing its residents can say started here: Chattanooga is the site of the world’s first Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
Miller & Martin PLLC included in Chambers USA, 2010 edition
Miller & Martin PLLC was ranked?as a leading firm for businesses in Tennessee?in the areas of?labor and employment, banking and finance, corporate M&A and commercial litigation in the 2010 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers in Business.?In addition, six Miller & Martin attorneys were ranked as leaders in their field, including three from Chattanooga.
Under Analysis
You might as well ride your motorcycle
I refuse to think of myself as anything other than young. I drive a motorcycle and convertibles and I claim neither has anything to do with a mid-life crisis. Nevertheless, every once in a while reality comes splashing in, even if only for a short time until I dry myself off.
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Buttons was a dog who cared
?Buttons was a Boston terrier dog that became a favorite at our house back in my early childhood. She was very loveable and sort of became my dog even though she really belonged to the entire family.? I was only six years old when she was to have her first and only litter of puppies, but I still remember the disappointment of that day when all three were stillborn. I had so much looked forward to having her puppies to play with and to raise, but that was not to be.
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Melon-choly Monday
It’s late Monday. I’m past deadline for today’s paper. I have two columns half-written, neither of which cries out to be finished. And I have just eaten some of the best watermelon of the season.
My dad always said the best melons could not be found until after the 4th of July. He was not always right, but on melons he was an expert! He loved watermelon.
River City Roundabout
Bathe in the shade
Leap of Faith Productions has done it again, and skillfully reassembled a Broadway play in a few short months. This time their production is the appropriate summer piece, “110 in the Shade.”
This tale takes place “a while ago, in the mid-West,” and involves a small town of people that are quirky, old fashioned and full of gossip. Their most popular talk about town seems to stride neck and neck between Sheriff File as a divorced man and Lizzie Curry as an aging woman who can’t seem to wrangle herself a man.
What’ll they dream up next?
Mister Steamy
I have said it time and time again – laundry is my least favorite chore. It is not necessarily the sorting for the washer and transferring to the dryer that is so bad. I think it is just getting the clothes out of the dryer as soon as it stops and taking the time to fold and hang every piece of clothing that I have a hard time doing.
Nehemiah Project seeking volunteers for Backpack Project 2010
There was a time when elementary school teachers would send their students home with a list of supplies they would need for class. From paper, to pencils, to a ruler, it contained only the essentials. Over time, the list has grown in size to incorporate dozens of items, making it considerably more expensive than it used to be.
Commentary: Common sense, planning required for fun in NYC
Summer vacations may conjure images of sunny beaches, glorious mountainsides or sparkling lakes. But for those looking for something different, a trip to New York City provides a fast paced, attraction packed and dining rich opportunity for Chattanoogans who, with a little determination, can brave the city that never sleeps and have a safe and fun-filled trip.
Chattanooga Association of Realtors holds food drive
Hunger is a 365-day a year problem, yet food donations at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank go down in the summer months, when people are on vacation and the holidays are still several months off. To help to fill the gap and to draw attention to the need for ongoing assistance, the Chattanooga Association of Realtors on July 14 held a community-wide food drive to benefit the Food Bank. From 3 to 6 p.m., representatives from the CAR manned the loading dock at the facility, accepting donations from other Realtors, businesses and members of the community.
Realtor’s three golden keys help business thrive
“A Little Bit of Luck,” might be an apt title for a book on Judy Ekiss’ career in real estate. This comedic tell-all would highlight stories of her daily life as a Realtor involving the perils of dodging snakes in a basement, frenzied work to meet closing deadlines and the brief, but sweet, time that a Realtor enjoys while “off the clock.”
Real Estate Facts
The long and the short of it
Markets go up, markets go down. Sometimes we see it coming, sometimes we don’t. It all depends on what both consumers and businesses are buying, and when. How can we tell if and when real estate will recover?
We need to ignore short-term fluctuations, like the spike in home sales last November, when buyers thought the first-time tax credit would expire. Then sales rates dropped significantly when Congress extended the tax credit and removed that original sense of urgency.
Kay's Cooking Corner
Grilling out and summer fun
Well, summer is in full swing, and everyone I know is taking advantage of the great outdoors and the fun and variety this season had to offer. Family vacations, trips to the lake or beach, visiting out-of-town relatives, summer-league games - whatever you have planned to squeeze in during these warm months, can keep us quite busy and on the go.
The Critic's Corner
Something happened at the midnight screening of “Inception” I attended that I will never forget: as the film cut abruptly from its provocative last shot to black, several hundred hardcore movie geeks erupted in thunderous applause.
Not everyone who sees “Inception” will have the same reaction. Like those with whom I saw the movie, some will claim it’s a stunning achievement, a brilliant fusion of popcorn entertainment and art house bravado, and a hard slap in the face of an industry that has slipped into a stupor. But others will walk away either hating it or wondering what the big deal was.
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