Monthly Archives: August 2009

Who Were The Huguenots? [Link]

Posted on August 22, 2009 by weavercat

The National Huguenot Society – Who Were the Huguenots? HistoryThe Huguenots were French Protestants most of whom eventually came to follow the teachings of John Calvin, and who, due to religious persecution, were forced to flee France to other countries … Continue reading →

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Cookie Couple to Crochet – SOLD!

Posted on August 20, 2009 by weavercat

Sold a crochet chart today, “Cookie Couple to Crochet”. Thank you, Kay. — CA

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Colonial BancGroup shut by regulators – Yahoo! News [Link]

Posted on August 15, 2009 by weavercat

WASHINGTON – Regulators on Friday shut down Colonial BancGroup Inc., a big lender in real estate development that buckled under the collapse of the market. It was the biggest U.S. bank to fail this year, with about $25 billion in … Continue reading →

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National Left-Handers Day – Arm yourself with the right stuff [Link]

Posted on August 14, 2009 by weavercat

For 18 years now, Aug. 13 has been designated as National Left-Handers Day. The holiday’s official Web site encourages south paws everywhere to unite today and to educate the right-handed people of the world how ambidextrous left-handers have to be. … Continue reading →

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Free Genealogy Charts [Link]

Posted on August 13, 2009 by weavercat

Downloadable for FREE! Misbach Enterprises houses one of the largest collection of downloadable genealogy charts in Adobe PDF format. All of our charts have been designed with over 40 years of genealogy chart making practice. To use these charts, just … Continue reading →

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GED Browser – Publish Genealogy [Link]

Posted on August 13, 2009 by weavercat

GEDCOM to HTML Genealogy publishing tool (Free) GED Browser main screenThe ultimate tool for converting your genealogy to HTML. No other tool uses such a unique and appealing design that displays both descendants and ancestors in one chart, giving virtually … Continue reading →

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Speyer Family Crest [Link]

Posted on August 10, 2009 by weavercat

Origin Displayed: Scottish Where did the Scottish Speyer family come from? What is the Scottish coat of arms/family crest? When did the Speyer family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What … Continue reading →

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3 Tips to Help You Easily Write YOUR Life Story | Treasure Maps Genealogy [Link]

Posted on August 9, 2009 by weavercat

“Every death is like the burning of a library.” (Alex Haley) Here they are, short and sweet. Three do-able tips to write your life story: ONE: If you want to take the stress away from writing your life story, for … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Words Memoirs Writing [Link]

Posted on August 9, 2009 by weavercat

Before You Begin Your Story Before you begin your story, ask yourself the following questions: 1. Why do you want to tell your life story? 2. What type of story do you want to tell—a life story, a family history, … Continue reading →

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Student cell phone use closely regulated | GadsdenTimes.com | Gadsden Times | Gadsden, AL [Link]

Posted on August 8, 2009 by weavercat

Changes recently were made to the cell phone policies at each of the three local school systems. Although superintendents say cell phones are good for technology projects in the classroom, they agree the phones also can serve as a distraction. … Continue reading →

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Anniston Sportswear plant likely to close after parent company bought out – WHNT [Link]

Posted on August 8, 2009 by weavercat

ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) —Anniston Sportswear Corp. likely will shut down, putting 200 people in jeopardy of being unemployed. The news came Friday as angry workers gathered outside the plant to ask why they weren’t paid on schedule. Company officials said … Continue reading →

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Lauren County, SC – 1895 Map

Posted on August 8, 2009 by weavercat

LAURENS COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA 1895

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1895 South Carolina – State Map

Posted on August 8, 2009 by weavercat

South Carolina 1895 Map Addendum

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Jacksonville News – Dawgs that don’t need a city ordinance [Link]

Posted on August 7, 2009 by weavercat

Elizabeth Renfroe was sautéing onions, getting ready for the day’s customers at B.F. Dawgs, a new hot dog restaurant on Pelham Road. Above her head, sat a Gamecock made out of duct tape and other Jacksonville State University memorabilia. Renfroe … Continue reading →

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Anniston Star – Kojack s charm Heflin variety store an adventurous treasure trove [Link]

Posted on August 7, 2009 by weavercat

HEFLIN — At Kojack’s Variety Store in Heflin, everyone is family. The eponymous owner, Kojack himself, greets customers with, “How you doin’ there, brother?” He substitutes “sister” for ladies. “My father was a traveling salesman,” he quipped. The store, which … Continue reading →

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Aztec Pyramids of the Ancient Go [Link]

Posted on August 3, 2009 by weavercat

Aztec Pyramids of the Ancient God’s Nears Extinction Mexico used to be very protective of its sacred and historical places, but in recent years they have been neglectful UPDATE November 7, 2004 Walmart finished their store and it is now … Continue reading →

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