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Jimmie Johnson brushes off controversy

...600, a race he won three years in a row from 2003-05 when the No. 48 was unbeatable at Charlotte.The rest of the field caught up to him following a repave of the track, and Johnson's last win in a points race was 2009."We've had decent finishes...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nascar/2013-05-19/jimmie-johnson-brushes-con
Pacers bounce Knicks, advance to Eastern Conference Finals

...That team, awarded to Bob Johnson, was named the "Bobcats" with an orange-and-blue color scheme.That name never caught on with Charlotteans. After annually losing millions, Johnson sold majority control of the Bobcats to Jordan in March of 2010...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nba/2013-05-18/pacers-bounce-knicks-advance-
My teachers light the path for me even today

...Coy M. Dykes was tall, gangly, thoughtful; I heard that he had invented an apple peeler. He would say and do things that caught our attention.For instance, he would say, several times a day, "Please sir ma'am." He would say, "Do this if you...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-05-19/my-teachers-light-path-me-eve
The Hunt

Opens Friday, Jul 12, 2013 Synopsis: A child's lie threatens to destroy the life of a divorced daycare worker attempting to reconnect with his teenage son in this emotionally-charged drama from director Thomas Vinterberg (The Celebration, Submarino). In the wake of a fractured marriage, 40-year-old Lucas (Mads Mikkelsen) gets a new girlfriend and a new job in a daycare center while fighting to win custody of his teenage son. Lucas is a respected figure in his close-knit community, and the ids at the daycare center where he works all look up to him. When Lucas repeatedly finds young Klara (Annika Wedderkopp) roaming the streets alone as her parents engage in angry shouting matches, he becomes something of a protector to the frightened young girl, often walking her home once the arguments have died down. When Klara attempts to repay Lucas' kindness with a kiss on the lips, the shocked teacher quickly corrects her by telling her that that display of affection is not appropriate. Upset over being rebuffed by the man she so admires, Klara responds by telling the inexperienced manager of the daycare center that she saw Lucas engaged in inappropriate activity. Before long the rumor has caught fire, and as Christmas approaches mob mentality prevails. Everyone close to Lucas, including two best friends and his son, quickly become pariahs in the community. Meanwhile, the desperate Lucas wages a losing battle to reclaim his dignity in a town that would sooner see an innocent man crucified than admit their mistake. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp, Lasse Fogelstrom, Susse Wold Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

Violet & Daisy

Opens Friday, Jun 7, 2013 Synopsis: Two young women have a very unusual after-school job in this dark-hued comedy-drama. Teenagers Violet (Alexis Bledel) and Daisy (Saoirse Ronan) are best friends and share a passion for dresses from Barbie Sunday (Cody Horn), a well-known designer with a youthful style. Paying for those dresses can be expensive, so Violet and Daisy work to make some pocket money -- they're hired killers for Russ (Danny Trejo), who doles out assignments requiring their impressive skills with firearms and the "internal-bleeding dance" (which involves jumping up and down on their victims). Russ has instructed Violet and Daisy to knock off Michael (James Gandolfini), and gives them the location of his apartment and the time he should be home. However, though the gals arrive at the expected time, Michael does not, and while waiting for him to show up, they fall asleep. When they awake, they discover Michael is a seemingly nice guy who treats his unexpected guests with courtesy and kindness, and they're soon caught up in divided loyalties between their boss and their target. Violet & Daisy is the first directorial effort from Geoffrey Fletcher, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay for the film Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Alexis Bledel, James Gandolfini, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Danny Trejo Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

Bob Baffert, Joel Rosario team up to win Black-Eyed Susan

...show. Emollient, the favorite, was sixth in the seven-horse field."She stumbled out of the gate really bad, and she caught her leg," jockey Mike Smith said.Emollient trainer Bill Mott said, "It looked like to me she might have been fighting...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2013-05-17/bob-baffert-joel-ros
Evans High School | The Augusta Chronicle

...Saturday at James Brown Arena. Area high school students, even those who will be able to vote this year, haven't been as caught up in the volatile race for the Republican presidential nomination as some adults. Don't Miss Slideshows: Browse Photos...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/topics/organizations/education/columbia-county-boar
Downtown stadium | The Augusta Chronicle

...night's 4-2 vote by the Aiken County Council against extending the tax increment financing district for "Project Jackson" caught everyone off guard. Don't Miss Slideshows: Browse Photos Things to Do: Events calendar Databases: Search...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/topics/urban-renewal/downtown-stadium
Gary Woodland | The Masters

...had played a full practice round with Tom Watson at last year?s Masters Tournament. Woodland, a Masters rookie in 2011, caught up with Watson on the back nine for a Wednesday practice round. Not coincidently, Woodland ... photos Golf Courses...

http://www.augusta.com/masters/players/bios/Gary_Woodland.shtml
Is 'Obamian' now a word?

...outdone.Certainly Nixon unashamedly rolled over people and the Constitution to cover up a third-rate burglary, and got caught.But the cumulative effect of the Obama administration scandals ? Benghazi, the IRS targeting of conservatives, the Justice...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/editorials/2013-05-16/obamian-now-word