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Do We Hear Clucks in the State Bird’s Future?

Posted on February 25, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Now, I love chicken as much as any other fowl loving southern girl, maybe more, but in my personal opinion, the idea to change the state bird from a beautiful Brown Thrasher to a chicken is cuckoo. Think about it! Instead of the Atlanta Thrashers, it'd be the Atlanta Cluckers, or the A-Town Fowls. Not the best team name in my opinion! You can't demolish someone... [Read more...]

Want to See Something Cool?

Posted on February 22, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey Southwinds Stockbridge! So, I was taking my daily trip around the internet :) and I stumbled upon a video made last year titled 'Dub FX 'Made'', and I think that it is the absolute coolest thing I've seen today! A man makes sound effects into a microphone and his machine turns it into various beats, bass lines, and melodies to create an awesome sound/song.... [Read more...]

Wild Zebra Chase in the ATL

Posted on February 19, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

A zebra from the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey circus decided to take a little tour through downtown Atlanta yesterday. And of course, who could blame him? Atlanta is such a great city with tons to do, and is absolutely beautiful. If I were a zebra, I'd want to take a detour from elephants, Ring Masters, and clowns too. (Actually, I'd stay away from clowns... [Read more...]

Apple Giving Away $10K Gift Card for 10 billionth Song Download

Posted on February 18, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

If my computer didn't freeze every other second of the day, I would definitely jump on this opportunity! Granted, it's not $10,000 in cash money, but hey, I'll take it! To commemorate their 10 billionth song download Apple has decided to grant the same permissions that they did when their billionth song was downloaded from iTunes. In 2006, a 17-year-old boy from... [Read more...]

9 Year Old Pizza Maestro

Posted on February 15, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Watch out pizza makers of America! This 9 year old is bringing the heat, and he's not just making grilled cheese sandwiches! (Though, I thought I was hot stuff when I learned how to make them around that age…) Little Johnny Di Palma has been helping his father, Giovanni Di Palma, ever since the Italian inspired pizzeria Antico Pizza, opened in Atlanta, GA,... [Read more...]

Recipe of the Week: Honey Soy Broiled Salmon

Posted on February 14, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey Soutwinds Stockbridge! Want something new for dinner? Why not try this Honey Soy Broiled Salmon? A sweet, tangy and salty mixture does double-duty as marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty and attractive accent if you choose to add them. Why not make it a meal and add brown rice? Try it and let us know what you think! Honey-Soy Broiled... [Read more...]

Resident Poll: Our Next Activity

Posted on February 9, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Hey SW SB! We need your input! What do you think our next activity/event should be? Read More →

Unexpected Household Cleaners

Posted on February 5, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Need the inside of a vase or thin neck bottle cleaned? Can't seem to get tarnish off of copper and brass cookware? Don't have the money for expensive cleaners that they sell in stores? Well, here are ten simple household products that can get the job done and save you some cash! Preview: Use white bread to: dust an oil painting Use ketchup to: remove tarnish... [Read more...]

Super Bowl Party Recipe Ideas

Posted on February 4, 2010 By akemp (Edit) Leave a Comment

Finger Lickin' Fun! Fried Chicken Fingers with Come Back Sauce 8 skinned and boned chicken breast halves 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour Vegetable oil Come Back Sauce (recipe below) -Cut each breast half into 4 strips. -Combine strips, milk, and next 3 ingredients in a shallow... [Read more...]

Miss ‘Sasha Fierce’, Queen of the Grammys

Posted on February 1, 2010 By cabmgmt (Edit) Leave a Comment

Beyonce. So much can be said just by mentioning this amazingly gifted, amazingly beautiful, amazingly FIERCE performer. And adding to her oh so extensive repertoire of ‘amazingness’ the R&B diva walked away with 6 Grammy’s last night. She didn’t get the big honor of Record of the Year which went to Taylor Swift, but she still topped the night as... [Read more...]