http://www.annistonstar.com/as-index.htm The Anniston Star front page. StarScraper 1.46 Copyright (c)2009 Consolidated Publishing. All rights reserved. http://www.annistonstar.com/rss/images/as-logo.gif 14450 http://www.annistonstar.com/as-index.htm Newspapers en-us 20 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-mfaulk-9a07x5657.htm National Weather Service officials said Tuesday's storms caused straight-line winds estimated at 85 mph that destroyed one mobile home and damaged dozens of roofs on buildings near the intersection of U.S. 78 and U.S. 431. The report affirms the damage in Calhoun County was not caused by a tornado, and that no one was injured in the storm. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-mfaulk-9a07x5657.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-dwhisenhunt-9a07v2015.htm OXFORD — Renovating Oxford's Civic Center was considered by Oxford's last City Council. But some new council members said Tuesday they could not predict when the new council would get started with plans to update the 34-year-old building. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-dwhisenhunt-9a07v2015.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-0-9a07v1803.htm JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville's schools are getting a software upgrade thanks to a grant from the Alabama Department of Education, The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools and the software manufacturer, Learning Through Sports. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-0-9a07v1803.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-mbell-9a07v1904.htm OXFORD — Amanda Parker's eyes widened the moment she stepped into Oxford High's Freshman Academy on Wednesday. Not because of the state-of-the-art computer and science labs, the Mozart emanating from the speakers or the ample space to stroll the hallways without feeling smooshed. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-mbell-9a07v1904.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-dwhisenhunt-9a07x5840.htm Home-building company Jim Walter Homes, a subsidiary of Florida-based Walter Industries, announced Tuesday it is shuttering all of its sales offices nationwide, including its Oxford branch. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-dwhisenhunt-9a07x5840.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-mnichols-9a08a0101.htm The McClellan Development Authority got updates Wednesday on several murky issues, including one that calls into question who owns property purchased at the former fort. One problem is whether owners have clear titles to their property, MDA members discussed at their second meeting. http://www.annistonstar.com/news/2009/as-local-0108-mnichols-9a08a0101.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-gamesngadgets-0108-0-9a07u3208.htm Music and the movies have always been subject to the latest technology. But some cultural phenomena seemed safe from attempts at improvement. Books, for instance, haven't changed much since Gutenberg's press. But even literature is in for an overhaul. Here, from the Kindle to Hulu, we take a look at some of the major changes afoot in the arts. http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-gamesngadgets-0108-0-9a07u3208.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-gamesngadgets-0108-dwhisenhuntcol-9a07u1224.htm Last weekend I had one of those 'well-I'll-be-damned' moments. I have them whenever I see something new and interesting. 'Personal Trainer: Cooking' for the Nintendo DS could be the best thing that happened to my kitchen since mom taught me how to make scratch biscuits. http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-gamesngadgets-0108-dwhisenhuntcol-9a07u1224.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-music-0108-hfolsom-9a07u0944.htm Music was the fuel of Christmas joy all evening long at Christa Fair's annual party. Borrowing from a line from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night seems appropriate to describe Fair's 58th Christmas gathering, because at 'Christmas at Christa's,' the musicians played on and on to singing audiences, and no one seemed to notice that it was getting late. http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-music-0108-hfolsom-9a07u0944.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-music-0108-0-9a07u0747.htm DETROIT — Ron Asheton, the guitarist for the Stooges whose raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians, has died. He was 60. http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-music-0108-0-9a07u0747.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-movies-0108-0-9a07u2830.htm The big problem with the romantic comedy Bride Wars seems as plain as the opening credits. This movie about 'the best day in a girl's life,' about two lifelong friends who have planned their 'June, at The Plaza' weddings since childhood, was directed by a man. http://www.annistonstar.com/entertainment/2009/as-movies-0108-0-9a07u2830.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-prepsports-0108-nbirdsong-9a07x5048.htm WHITE PLAINS — Alexandria boys basketball coach Jason Johnson was as surprised as anybody when he left White Plains High following Wednesday's seeding meeting for the 58th Annual Calhoun County Basketball tournament. His Valley Cubs were selected as the tournament's No. 1 team by local coaches, affording them a bye into the second round when play begins on Jan. 17. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-prepsports-0108-nbirdsong-9a07x5048.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-prepsports-0108-rdonovan-9a07x4947.htm WHITE PLAINS — Anniston, the two-time defending Calhoun County basketball tournament girls champion, will shoot for a three-peat as the No. 1 seed when this year's tournament begins on Jan. 17. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-prepsports-0108-rdonovan-9a07x4947.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-prepsports-0108-nbirdsong-9a07x4654.htm Cherokee County quarterback Coty Blanchard completed 179 of 284 passes for 2,402 yards and 26 touchdowns on his way to being named The Star's 2008 Area Player of the Year. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-prepsports-0108-nbirdsong-9a07x4654.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-college-0108-lbrietzke-9a07w4235.htm MOBILE — Auburn running backs coach Curtis Luper spent time over the last few years breaking down wrinkles of Gus Malzahn's offense hoping to spice up Oklahoma State's attack. Now, Luper will work under Malzahn, who spent his first full day as Auburn's offensive coordinator on Wednesday. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-college-0108-lbrietzke-9a07w4235.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-college-0108-0-9a07v5920.htm FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The hurry-up Sooners and speedy Florida meet tonight for the BCS championship, a matchup that includes a pair of Heisman Trophy winners, an SEC vs. Big 12 debate and more than its share of trash talk. http://www.annistonstar.com/sports/2009/as-college-0108-0-9a07v5920.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-editorials-0108-editorial-9a07t4420.htm It looks like it might be a replay of the Battle of Third Manasses, the 1994 conflict that arose when Walt Disney Co. announced plans to build a $650 million theme park close to a pair of significant Civil War sites. The company bowed to public pressure and dropped the idea. http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-editorials-0108-editorial-9a07t4420.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-editorials-0108-editorial-9a07t4308.htm Oxford needs no help in drawing Calhoun Countians and interstate trav-elers to its myriad shops, restaurants and hotels. It does that just fine. What it does need help with is getting people into those places without the hassle of Atlanta-style gridlock. http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-editorials-0108-editorial-9a07t4308.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-editorials-0108-editorial-9a07t4211.htm Lilly Ledbetter's star won't stop rising. The Jacksonville woman, who renewed the call for equal pay for equal work in the United States, is one of 18 Americans invited to accompany President-elect Obama on a symbolic train ride from Philadelphia to Washington on Jan. 17. http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-editorials-0108-editorial-9a07t4211.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-columns-0108-0-9a07t3903.htm To listen to the pundits, one would think that today's banking crisis and financial meltdown is something rare and exotic. But people who stayed awake in history class know that financial panic is a familiar 'plot device' in the drama of modern capitalism. http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-columns-0108-0-9a07t3903.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-letters-0108-speakout-9a07t4017.htm Feedback and commentary from Anniston Star readers. http://www.annistonstar.com/opinion/2009/as-letters-0108-speakout-9a07t4017.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:17:33 CST