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Donna Summer, disco queen, dead at 63

posted by: MarkJMiller @ 05/17/12

Donna Summer died today at the age of 63, after losing a long fight with breast cancer. I've never heard of the woman myself... } more

Favorite breakfast spot in Athens?

posted by: Joel Kight @ 05/16/12

If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know by now which restaurant in Athens is my favorite breakfast spot.  I'm pretty... } more

The high price of texting and walking

posted by: Joel Kight @ 05/14/12

UGA's campus is full of students who walk to classes.  On most days, you will see a student talking on the phone or even texting... } more

Season premiere of ABC's 'Bachelorette' airs tonight

posted by: Holly Sweat @ 05/14/12

This season's 'Bachelorette' airs at 9:30 p.m. this evening.  The reality show will feature Emily Maynard of Charlotte, NC as its bachelorette.... } more

Favorite TV mom

posted by: Joel Kight @ 05/12/12

Mother's day is upon us and it made me start thinking about all the mothers I knew as a kid.   My mother obviously makes the top of the list and her friend Darlene, who passed away a few years back, was like a second mother to me. Then I realized that most of the mothers I knew... } more

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