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Smile, for your good health and long life
World Smile Day was October 1, 2010. Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Massachusetts created the smiley face in 1963. It may be the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on our...
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Part 2 New Facebook Features: Groups should make you very nervous
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO and Ruler of the Virtual World, announced Wednesday, October 6, 2010, that Facebook was adding three long-awaited new features. These latest changes are focused on giving...
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A Blue Ridge Mountains tour on Skyline Drive
Motoring along Skyline Drive is a scenic 105 mile tour along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park. Over two million people visit Skyline Drive each year and it is particularly well...
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National Vegetarian Month: Try a Veggie Burger
October is National Vegetarian Month, and the kickoff was October 1, National Vegetarian Day. Whether you are a vegetarian or not, you will probably hear a lot this month about vegetarian choices. Many...
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A Chinese mountain stream in the Smokies
Sevierville - The Smoky Mountain Palace turns out to be a great place to learn about the culture of the Far East. On October 8th the venue kicked off another cultural week, this one focusing on art...
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Chinese opera in the Smoky Mountains
Sevierville - This week, the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains are filled with the sounds of more than just Dolly Parton and Elvis. In fact, the focus at the Smoky Mountain Palace is on China,...
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A Chinese bird song in the Smokies
Sevierville - The Far East has found a new home in East Tennessee. The Smoky Mountain Palace, home of Cirque de Chine, continues to put the spotlight on the culture of China. From October 8th...
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Tennessee is a very tax-friendly state
A review of state and local tax burdens by Kiplinger.com has found that Tennessee ranks among the very best states in the nation for retirees due to the lower overall tax burden. According to the...
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Men can get breast cancer
Breast cancer is a malignant (cancer) tumor that starts from cells of the breast. It is found mostly in women, but men can get breast cancer, too. Breast cancer is described as the most common type of...
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Healthy ways to feel happier
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that people take antidepressants even more often than they pop pills for high blood pressure, asthma, and high cholesterol. But pills...
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Cooter and Cletus come to Gatlinburg: General Lee was the real star
Gatlinburg, Nashville, and all points in between got a taste of the Dukes of Hazard Saturday, October 9, 2010, during the 2nd Annual Hazard Run. Cooter and Deputy Cletus were along for the ride with...
View ArticleInformation saught in fire at gay bar
Knoxville Fire is seeking information in a fire at a gay bar that happened early this morning. At around 7:15 this morning, a passing motorist noticed flames at CLub XYZ, 1215 N. Central, and reported...
View ArticleSeveral Knoxville eateries fail health inspection
Several Knoxville eateries received failing scores from the health department after recent inspections. Restaurants must receive a score of at least 70 to be considered sanitary. Of the failing...
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Running up the score in the Tennessee Governor's race
The Associated Press is reporting that Knoxville Mayor and Republican businessman Bill Haslam has injected another $2.8 million of his own money into his campaign to succeed Democratic Governor Phil...
View ArticleLeading and guiding core values during cultural changes
IntroductionHas does an organization balance its core values against the changing cultural climate? Balancing organization progress while maintaining consistency in core values represents a difficult...
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IntroductionLet’s explore another value issue. T.S. Blake was a dynamic preacher. His congregation loved him as their pastor. Yet, this church didn’t progress because the pastor refused to communicate...
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Half price tickets to local events and attractions
Hey homeschoolers! Did you know that you can get half-off tickets to local events and attractions? Half Off Depot offers certificates for all kinds of Knoxville-area attractions for 50% off. With...
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The easiest way to make homemade applesauce
Apples are everywhere this season, whether they're filling the grocery store shelves or filling the trees at the local farms. Homemade applesauce is so flavorful, and is a great way to use fresh...
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Is your cookware going to pot? Win a free set from Paula Deen (recipe, too)
What does your cookware look like? Are you still using that sad set of silverstone cookware that you got as a wedding gift 30 years ago? You know that it's time for new pots and pans when the pots...
View ArticleHurts so good: Hard Knox Blues Bash, Oct. 16 in the Old City
Think Knoxville's blood runs only orange? The city shows its shades of blue at the Hard Knox Blues Bash, this Saturday, October 16, starting at 5 p.m. in the Old City Courtyard between Barley's and...
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