Saturday, March 9, 2013
When to move your clocks forward in 2013, why we do it and how to cope.
When does Daylight Saving start? Soon. When to move your clocks forward in 2013—and why we do it. You’ll want to think about going to bed early or sleeping in this weekend: Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10. That means you’ll “spring ahead” and move your clocks forward one hour—and, unfortunately, lose that hour of sleep. Click here for tips on how to cope with the daylight saving change from an Emory University sleep expert. The benefit is that we’ll get more sunlight later in the evening and it’s a pleasant sign that spring is just around the corner. (Spring 2013 officially starts on Wednesday, March 20.) Many electronic devices, like your cell phone and computer, automatically adjust when Daylight Saving Time begins…
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The engineering technology teacher at South Forsyth High School is the 2013 Teacher of the Year.
Nick Crowder of South Forsyth High School has been named the 2013 Forsyth County Teacher of the Year. During Friday's 'Celebration of Excellence' event, Crowder was honored for his work as an engineering technology teacher at the school. In front of more than 500 guests including, local educators and government officials, members of the business community, along with family and friends, Crowder said never in his wildest dreams could he imagine being named teacher of the year. "I began my teaching career in 2001 and to think that I would ever receive a recognition even close to this would of never even crossed my mind." Prior to joining South Forsyth High School in 2008, Crowder taught at Forsyth Central High School and Vickery Creek …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
April 15 will be here before you know it.
Despite the kerfuffle over the possibility of another fiscal cliff and increased income and other taxes, it is only natural to feel some unease over what may transpire in the next few weeks. But we must focus on the taxes that we will owe for 2013. Your preparation for April 15th doesn’t have to be as painful as it may have been in years past, particularly if you remember a few important tips. First, don’t think that just because you didn’t receive a 1099 from another person or entity you did not have taxable income. Remember Tom Daschle, the former Senator from South Dakota and Senate Majority Leader, who had to withdraw his nomination as Obama’s health czar? Daschle “forgot” to include $340,000 in income because he had not received a …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The winner of the prestigious award will be announced on Friday, Feb. 15.
Forsyth County Schools will name its 2013 Teacher of the Year at the annual Celebration of Excellence on Friday, Feb. 15. Here are brief bios on each finalist as announced on the FCS website: Courtney Stokes, 2013 Elementary School Teacher of the Year – Big Creek Elementary School, Second Grade Stokes received her Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and her Master’s degree from Georgia State University in early education. Prior to joining Forsyth County Schools in 2010, she taught first and second grades at Mamaroneck Avenue School, Lee F. Jackson School and Morningside Elementary School. Through Courtney’s travel experiences abroad, she learned to respect language, literacy and change. As a teacher, she says she has the …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Is your New Year's resolution to de-stress already stressing you out? Here are some tips to help you unwind.
2013 will bring lots of New Year's resolutions, and the stress of keeping them up along with it. Dr. Megan Hood, a clinical psychologist with an expertise in stress management at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center, said trying to attain a more stress-free existence is a pretty popular goal around the holidays and the New Year. But staying away from stress is not as simple as making a New Year’s Eve wish. “That tends to be a common goal, a nice broad goal,” Hood said. “But it also tends to be challenging.” Still, Hood has some tips to keep stress at bay. 1. Enjoy the moment. Don’t always rush ahead to the next thing, Hood cautions. Take a second to just enjoy the small things in life: a catchy song playing, a nice smell or something …
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Five tips to help you keep your resolution.
Are you making a resolution this year? Do you want to lose weight, gain a new skill or organize your house? Whatever your resolution is, here are some tips to help you stick to it throughout the year. 1. Make it attainable. Be sure that your resolution is attainable. Sticking to your monthly budget is attainable—making a million dollars may not be. 2. Tell everyone. If you tell everyone about your resolution, you are more likely to keep it. If you want to quit smoking, you can even go as far as telling your friends that you'll give them $50 if they catch you lighting up. 3. Be specific. If you want to get fit in the new year, set a specific goal. For example, instead of saying you want to get fit, say you want to lose 10 pounds and tone …
Monday, December 31, 2012
Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.
If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia. How do you plan on celebrating New Year's Eve?
Sunday, December 30, 2012
If you're looking for something to do to ring in 2013, check out these events around Cumming.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
There's much to do this New Year's Eve in Cumming as revelers ring in 2013. Here are several events happening around town, if you don't see your event here, be sure to add it in the comments section below. New Year's Eve Celebrations: Coo Coo's Nest Ring in the New Year with the Coo Coo's Nest house band, The Ruckus. It's the biggest bash of the year, special dinner pricing. Call 678-456-8932 for more information. Cumming Playhouse What do you get when you bring together a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and great classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music at a theatre near you - Branson On The Road, according to the Cumming Playhouse website. Two shows today and …
