CHICAGO (December 31, 2009) – With two weeks remaining in U.S. Cellular’s Calling All Communities campaign, the competition for 10 schools to share $1 million will be a battle to the finish. Last week’s release of the Top 100 schools seemed to generate a surge in school participation. Could recent record-breaking voting totals indicate a Top 10 shake-up? U.S. Cellular officials say anything’s possible. “We call it the ‘Destiny Christian’   Read More ...

Delicious facts about Pizza Author: Akash Pizza is an Italian dish that came into existence in the 16th century. The pizza was also called as Pizza Margherita after the name of Italian Queen Margherita as she was a true lover of pizza. Pizza in short is a round bread often covered with tomato sauce and cheese. Other toppings depend on place, culture and taste. It can be made nutritious depending   Read More ...

December 30, 2009 – City Council approved an ambitious energy services agreement with Ameresco Tuesday night providing for improvements that will save the City of Knoxville millions of dollars while reducing its energy consumption and carbon emissions. The savings generated by the $19 million energy conservation package will pay for the costs of installing and maintaining the improvements in less than 15 years. Ameresco, a Massachusetts-based energy services company with   Read More ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 30, 2009) – There’s a week left in the month. Quick: how many minutes are left on your cellular phone plan or have you already gone over? U.S. Cellular’s new Overage Protection will make sure there is no need to panic by sending you a free text message when you’ve used 75 percent of your minutes or text messages, and another when you reach 100 percent. “Overage   Read More ...

December 29, 2009 – Last year the City of Knoxville’s Community Development Department and its partner agencies built, renovated or repaired more than 250 houses, provided down payment assistance to 15 first time homebuyers – many with young families – and obtained 18 blighted properties for redevelopment. It also provided technical support to non-profit organizations, funded façade improvements that helped eight businesses in struggling commercial districts improve their appearance and   Read More ...

December 29, 2009 – Knox County Public Library invites you to start the new decade out by using your brain. This year, resolve to learn something new. From workshops and online databases to books on the shelf, the Library has resources available for just about any resolution imaginable. Here are few suggestions: 1) Make a will. Many people put off making their last will and testament, but now there are   Read More ...

Fruit Salad Making Tips Author: DEIRDRE CAMACHO Fruit Salad Making Tips One of the most delicious desserts is actually the fruit bowl or the so called fruit salad. It is very much similar to the fruit platter, except for the fact that the fruit salad has a dressing, while a platter of fruits are just an assortment of cut fruits arranged on a plate. All over the world, the fruit   Read More ...

20 Foods you Need to Have Author: Jennifer Moore The one problem that most single men have is, they never have a well stocked pantry. This can cause major problems. If you don’t have a stocked pantry, you are more likely to fill up on snack food or even worse, fast food. You need to make sure that you have a well stocked pantry so that you can cook healthy   Read More ...

CHICAGO (December 24, 2009) – Two weeks ago, U.S. Cellular officials made the exciting decision to release the Top 100 schools vying for a share of $1 million in the company’s Calling All Communities campaign. It appears that sharing this coveted information inspired many schools to mobilize droves of voters putting pressure on the frontrunners to hold their ground. As promised, the Top 100 list has been released once more.   Read More ...

Newfound Gap Road remains closed this morning as Park road crews continue ice and snow removal operations. Park staff is working to try and open the road by this afternoon, but visitors should check the 865/436-1200 road conditions message to confirm that it has reopened to traffic. Roads that are currently closed include: Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) Foothills Parkway East Greenbrier Road past the Ranger Station Cosby entrance Road   Read More ...