http://independentmail.com/news/life/lifestyles/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: Lifestylesen-uslife/lifestyles/news/life/lifestyles/?partner=RSShttp://independentmail.com/feeds/headlines/life/lifestyles/2008-11-21T23:45:16.958108Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/local-church-helps-community-community-helps-churc/?partner=RSSFor 113 years, Mt. Carmel CME Church has been part of the landscape in Anderson’s southeast neighborhoods — some of the poorest in the city — and it’s members mission to help lift the community up. smithca@independentmail.com (Charmaine Smith-Miles)Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:42:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/local-church-helps-community-community-helps-churc/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values404372008-11-21T18:42:002008-11-21T18:42:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008For 113 years, Mt. Carmel CME Church has been part of the landscape in Anderson’s southeast neighborhoods — some of the poorest in the city — and it’s members mission to help lift the community up. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Charmaine Smith-MilesLocal church helps community, community helps churchAnderson Independent Maillocal-church-helps-community-community-helps-churchttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/expressing-gratitude-can-change-our-perspective-wo/?partner=RSSZen Roshi John Daido Loori said, “Expressing gratitude is transformative, just as transformative as expressing complaint. Expressing gratitude can, indeed, change our way of seeing ourselves and the world.” Susiebsmith@bellsouth.net (Susie Smith)Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:38:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/expressing-gratitude-can-change-our-perspective-wo/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values404362008-11-21T18:38:002008-11-21T18:38:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Zen Roshi John Daido Loori said, “Expressing gratitude is transformative, just as transformative as expressing complaint. Expressing gratitude can, indeed, change our way of seeing ourselves and the world.”<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Susie SmithExpressing gratitude can change our perspective on the worldAnderson Independent Mailexpressing-gratitude-can-change-our-perspective-wohttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/new-beginnings-ministry-turns-10/?partner=RSSNew Beginnings Ministry of Martin, Ga., a long-term drug and rehab center for women, celebrated 10 years with a Drop-In Alumni Celebration. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:35:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/new-beginnings-ministry-turns-10/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values404352008-11-21T18:35:002008-11-21T18:35:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008New Beginnings Ministry of Martin, Ga., a long-term drug and rehab center for women, celebrated 10 years with a Drop-In Alumni Celebration. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->New Beginnings ministry turns 10Anderson Independent Mailnew-beginnings-ministry-turns-10http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/local-historian-wins-state-book-prize/?partner=RSSListening to Jerry Alexander’s stories can be like a ride on an old-time steam excursion train. The destination is the past of what once was called the Pickens District, and the track runs through the twists and turns of the lives of people whose stories, passions and pastimes made the area what it is. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:45:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/21/local-historian-wins-state-book-prize/?partner=RSSlife/lifestyles404262008-11-21T17:45:002008-11-21T17:45:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Listening to Jerry Alexander’s stories can be like a ride on an old-time steam excursion train. The destination is the past of what once was called the Pickens District, and the track runs through the twists and turns of the lives of people whose stories, passions and pastimes made the area what it is.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Local historian wins state book prizeAnderson Independent Maillocal-historian-wins-state-book-prizehttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/08/what-does-election-mean-fitness-nation/?partner=RSSAmericans need to take responsibility for their own fitness Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:47:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/08/what-does-election-mean-fitness-nation/?partner=RSSlife/columns399612008-11-08T17:47:002008-11-08T17:47:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Americans need to take responsibility for their own fitness<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->John Defendis Your Personal Trainer: What does the election mean to the fitness of the nation?Anderson Independent Mailwhat-does-election-mean-fitness-nationhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/08/saga-shrub-hydrangeas-continues/?partner=RSSThere are several issues related to the shrub that are important to keep in mind Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:44:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/08/saga-shrub-hydrangeas-continues/?partner=RSSlife/columns399602008-11-08T17:44:002008-11-08T17:44:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008There are several issues related to the shrub that are important to keep in mind<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Juanita GarrisonThe saga of the shrub hydrangeas continuesAnderson Independent Mailsaga-shrub-hydrangeas-continueshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/07/prayer-wisdom-new-leader/?partner=RSSNow that we have a new president-elect, my hope and prayer is that our leader seeks wisdom from our creator. Randall@fusionexplosion.com (Randall Brown)Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:12:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/07/prayer-wisdom-new-leader/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values399312008-11-07T17:12:002008-11-07T17:12:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Now that we have a new president-elect, my hope and prayer is that our leader seeks wisdom from our creator. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Randall BrownA prayer for wisdom for new leaderAnderson Independent Mailprayer-wisdom-new-leaderhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/07/yoga-poses-opportunity-personal-reflection-not-rel/?partner=RSSThe yoga instructor speaks in soft, even tones. “Warrior pose,” she says, addressing the sweatsuit-clad, statue-still bodies perched on blankets in a semi-circle around her. “Long, slow breaths.” “Find your center.” littlerrricky@hotmail.com (Rick Spruill)Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:11:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/07/yoga-poses-opportunity-personal-reflection-not-rel/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values399302008-11-07T17:11:002008-11-07T17:11:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008The yoga instructor speaks in soft, even tones. “Warrior pose,” she says, addressing the sweatsuit-clad, statue-still bodies perched on blankets in a semi-circle around her. “Long, slow breaths.” “Find your center.” <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Rick SpruillYoga poses an opportunity for personal reflection, not a religious experienceAnderson Independent Mailyoga-poses-opportunity-personal-reflection-not-relhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/01/bone-degeneration-likely-osteoporosis/?partner=RSSOsteoporosis referred to as a "silent" disease Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:58:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/nov/01/bone-degeneration-likely-osteoporosis/?partner=RSSlife/columns397312008-11-01T20:58:002008-11-01T20:58:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Osteoporosis referred to as a "silent" disease<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Debbie Jackson ‘Bone degeneration’ likely osteoporosisAnderson Independent Mailbone-degeneration-likely-osteoporosishttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/doctor-sign-books-speak-about-experience-saudi-ara/?partner=RSSDr. Qanta Ahmed will be speaking and signing her book in Anderson on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Anderson County Library. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:50:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/doctor-sign-books-speak-about-experience-saudi-ara/?partner=RSSlife/columns396842008-10-31T17:50:002008-10-31T17:50:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Dr. Qanta Ahmed will be speaking and signing her book in Anderson on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the annual meeting of the Friends of the Anderson County Library. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Kathryn SmithDoctor to sign books, speak about experience in Saudi ArabiaAnderson Independent Maildoctor-sign-books-speak-about-experience-saudi-arahttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/scriptural-song-lisa-mccann-sets-bible-verses-musi/?partner=RSSMother of two finds calling in developing educational CDs. littlerrricky@hotmail.com (Rick Spruill)Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:55:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/scriptural-song-lisa-mccann-sets-bible-verses-musi/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values396732008-10-31T16:55:002008-10-31T16:55:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Mother of two finds calling in developing educational CDs.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Rick SpruillScriptural song: Lisa McCann sets Bible verses to musicAnderson Independent Mailscriptural-song-lisa-mccann-sets-bible-verses-musihttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/ride-poll/?partner=RSSAnderson County NAACP, Anderson County Ministers’ Organization and Rocky River Baptist Association are partnering to offer rides to the polls. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:53:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/ride-poll/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values396712008-10-31T16:53:002008-10-31T16:53:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Anderson County NAACP, Anderson County Ministers’ Organization and Rocky River Baptist Association are partnering to offer rides to the polls.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Ride to the pollAnderson Independent Mailride-pollhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/annual-community-health-fair-set-sunday/?partner=RSSA Community Health Fair will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Bethesda United Methodist Church on S.C. 81 in Powdersville. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:52:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/annual-community-health-fair-set-sunday/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values396702008-10-31T16:52:002008-10-31T16:52:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008A Community Health Fair will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Bethesda United Methodist Church on S.C. 81 in Powdersville. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Annual Community Health Fair set for SundayAnderson Independent Mailannual-community-health-fair-set-sundayhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/traveling-photo-exhibit-makes-stop-pendleton/?partner=RSSPendleton-area residents are invited to view “Albanians in Athens — A Positive Picture,” a traveling exhibition of photos taken by Gary Barchfeld. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:49:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/31/traveling-photo-exhibit-makes-stop-pendleton/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values396692008-10-31T16:49:002008-10-31T16:49:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Pendleton-area residents are invited to view “Albanians in Athens — A Positive Picture,” a traveling exhibition of photos taken by Gary Barchfeld.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Traveling photo exhibit makes stop in PendletonAnderson Independent Mailtraveling-photo-exhibit-makes-stop-pendletonhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/aim-collecting-bags-annual-trick-or-treat-so-other/?partner=RSSFor the 10th straight year, groups of church and school youth are canvassing local neighborhoods, seeking donations to stock the shelves of the Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry at Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM). Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:44:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/aim-collecting-bags-annual-trick-or-treat-so-other/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values394322008-10-24T14:44:002008-10-24T14:44:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008For the 10th straight year, groups of church and school youth are canvassing local neighborhoods, seeking donations to stock the shelves of the Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry at Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM). <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->AIM collecting bags for annual Trick-or-Treat so Others May EatAnderson Independent Mailaim-collecting-bags-annual-trick-or-treat-so-otherhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/cyt-invites-choirs-open-show-christmas-carols/?partner=RSSChristian Youth Theater of Anderson would like your choir to open a performance this holiday season of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:42:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/cyt-invites-choirs-open-show-christmas-carols/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values394312008-10-24T14:42:002008-10-24T14:42:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Christian Youth Theater of Anderson would like your choir to open a performance this holiday season of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->CYT invites choirs to open show with Christmas carolsAnderson Independent Mailcyt-invites-choirs-open-show-christmas-carolshttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/bible-translator-comes-anderson-banquet/?partner=RSSJoin Grace Fabian at a Wycliffe Associates banquet at 7 p.m. Friday, at Boulevard Baptist Church in Anderson to hear her moving story and get an inspirational look at the life-changing work of Bible translation. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:40:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/bible-translator-comes-anderson-banquet/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values394302008-10-24T14:40:002008-10-24T14:40:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008Join Grace Fabian at a Wycliffe Associates banquet at 7 p.m. Friday, at Boulevard Baptist Church in Anderson to hear her moving story and get an inspirational look at the life-changing work of Bible translation.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Bible translator comes to Anderson for banquet Anderson Independent Mailbible-translator-comes-anderson-banquethttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/strengthening-our-relationships-will-build-better-/?partner=RSSWe each are responsible for establishing an island of peace around ourselves. When the number of these islands increases, mutual respect and peaceful co-existence will prevail. mevlutt@clemson.edu (Mevlut Tascan)Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:38:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/strengthening-our-relationships-will-build-better-/?partner=RSSlife/faith-values394292008-10-24T14:38:002008-10-24T14:38:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008We each are responsible for establishing an island of peace around ourselves. When the number of these islands increases, mutual respect and peaceful co-existence will prevail. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Mevlut TascanStrengthening our relationships will build a better communityAnderson Independent Mailstrengthening-our-relationships-will-build-better-http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/halloween-writing-contest-winners-announced/?partner=RSSDuring the past month, many community members showed just how much they love Halloween by sending in drawings and stories to our annual writing contest. yerkakb@independentmail.com (Kylie Yerka)Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:13:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/24/halloween-writing-contest-winners-announced/?partner=RSSlife/lifestyles394282008-10-24T14:13:002008-10-24T14:13:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008During the past month, many community members showed just how much they love Halloween by sending in drawings and stories to our annual writing contest. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Kylie YerkaHalloween Writing Contest winners announcedAnderson Independent Mailhalloween-writing-contest-winners-announcedhttp://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/19/patient-doesnt-doctor-limiting-specialist-options/?partner=RSSA simple definition of Raynaud's disease Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://independentmail.com/news/2008/oct/19/patient-doesnt-doctor-limiting-specialist-options/?partner=RSSlife/columns392222008-10-19T00:00:002008-10-19T00:00:00Copyright Anderson Independent Mail, 2008A simple definition of Raynaud's disease<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Patient doesn't like doctor limiting specialist optionsAnderson Independent Mailpatient-doesnt-doctor-limiting-specialist-options