http://www.independentmail.com/news/lifestyles/?partner=RSSAnderson Independent Mail Stories: Lifestylesen-uslifestyleshttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/31/bagworms-are-ugly-pesty-tree-killers/?partner=RSSThe little worm whose appetite is sometimes described as voracious can strip a tree almost overnight. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62960-733984lifestyles/columnists/juanita-garrisonJuanita GarrisonAnderson, SCBagworms are ugly, pesty tree-killersAnderson Independent Mailbagworms-are-ugly-pesty-tree-killersurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62960-733984Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/31/rice-best-thing-treat-swollen-ankles/?partner=RSSSwelling of ankles is caused from a build-up of fluids in the ankles, feet and legs. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62961-733984lifestyles/columnists/debbie-jacksonDebbie JacksonAnderson, SCRICE best thing to treat swollen anklesAnderson Independent Mailrice-best-thing-treat-swollen-anklesurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62961-733984Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/31/famous-cast-backdrop-eiffel-tower-true-story/?partner=RSS"Eiffel's Tower and the World’s Fair Where Buffalo Bill Beguiled Paris, the Artists Quarreled and Thomas Edison Became a Count" reads like fiction, and would be were truth not stranger than fiction. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63014-733984lifestyles/columnists/kathryn-smithKathryn SmithAnderson, SCFamous cast on backdrop of Eiffel Tower in this true storyAnderson Independent Mailfamous-cast-backdrop-eiffel-tower-true-storyurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63014-733984Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/31/go-coastalchesapeake-bay-and-outer-banks-are-stimu/?partner=RSSThe east coast of the United States is a treasure trove of delights for the vacationer. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63015-733984lifestyles/travelL. Woodrow RossAnderson, SCGo coastal:Chesapeake Bay and Outer Banks are stimulating vacation destinationsAnderson Independent Mailgo-coastalchesapeake-bay-and-outer-banks-are-stimuurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63015-733984Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/30/barkers-creek-sponsors-world-changers/?partner=RSSBarker’s Creek Baptist Church in Honea Path sponsored a mission group of 19 youth and adults. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:16:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63032-733983lifestyles/faith-valuesStaff WriterAnderson, SCBarker's Creek sponsors World ChangersAnderson Independent Mailbarkers-creek-sponsors-world-changersurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63032-733983Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/30/second-baptist-church-belton-now-debt-free/?partner=RSSSecond Baptist Belton celebrated being debt-free with an in-house fireworks show on July 4, as it burned its building mortgage. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63031-733983lifestyles/faith-valuesStaff WriterAnderson, SCSecond Baptist Church of Belton now debt-freeAnderson Independent Mailsecond-baptist-church-belton-now-debt-freeurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63031-733983Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/30/desire-encourage/?partner=RSSDeanna Bartlett, who has been leading small Bible studies and speaking to groups for years, is now launching Women’s Life Fellowship, a Christian ministry for women — no matter their age, their denomination (or lack of one) or their background. smithca@independentmail.com (Charmaine Smith-Miles)Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:40:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63030-733983lifestyles/faith-valuesCharmaine Smith-MilesAnderson, SCDesire to encourageAnderson Independent Maildesire-encourageurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63030-733983Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/30/christians-need-put-aside-differences-and-show-one/?partner=RSSChrist prayed to the father that we would be one (John 17:21), as he and the father are “one” (John 17:22&23) Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:32:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63029-733983lifestyles/columnists/allJohnny DonaldAnderson, SCChristians need to put aside differences and show oneness as the churchAnderson Independent Mailchristians-need-put-aside-differences-and-show-oneurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-63029-733983Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/24/taking-control-your-body-and-health-no-laughing-ma/?partner=RSSDear Mr. DeFendis: I feel helpless and hopeless and my weight has ballooned up to 314 pounds. Can you please give me some advice or direction? — Cassie Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62706-733977lifestyles/columnists/john-defendisJohn Defendis Anderson, SCTaking control of your body and health is no laughing matterAnderson Independent Mailtaking-control-your-body-and-health-no-laughing-maurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62706-733977Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/24/trees-can-be-protected-lightning-strikes/?partner=RSSA lightning protection system does not prevent a tree from being struck by lightning; it simply conducts the electricity to the ground harmlessly. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62707-733977lifestyles/columnists/bob-polomskiBob Polomski Anderson, SCTrees can be protected from lightning strikesAnderson Independent Mailtrees-can-be-protected-lightning-strikesurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62707-733977Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/23/faith-lift-two-women-journey-out-valley-grief-thro/?partner=RSSIt started on Easter, a year ago, Dawn Rowland said. Sitting in a church pew, Rowland said, she felt as if the Lord were telling her that she needed to write a children’s book and have her best friend illustrate it. smithca@independentmail.com (Charmaine Smith-Miles)Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62712-733976lifestyles/faith-valuesCharmaine Smith-MilesAnderson, SCFaith lift: Two women journey out of valley of grief through children's storiesAnderson Independent Mailfaith-lift-two-women-journey-out-valley-grief-throurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62712-733976Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/23/youth-invited-join-boulevard-music-camp/?partner=RSSYoung singers and musicians in the area are invited to attend the Boulevard Baptist Church Music and Art Camp, August 8-12, at the church, 700 Boulevard in Anderson. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62704-733976lifestyles/faith-valuesStaff WriterAnderson, SCYouth invited to join Boulevard music campAnderson Independent Mailyouth-invited-join-boulevard-music-campurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62704-733976Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/23/two-new-faculty-members-join-college-christian-stu/?partner=RSSThe College of Christian Studies at Anderson University has added two experienced pastors as the two newest members of its growing faculty. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:52:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62703-733976lifestyles/faith-valuesStaff WriterAnderson, SCTwo new faculty members join College of Christian Studies at Anderson UniversityAnderson Independent Mailtwo-new-faculty-members-join-college-christian-stuurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62703-733976Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/23/clowns-christ-minister-laughter/?partner=RSSClowns for Christ are a group of Christians who visit patients in local hospitals trying to spread a bit of cheer. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:45:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62702-733976lifestyles/faith-valuesStaff WriterAnderson, SCClowns for Christ minister with laughterAnderson Independent Mailclowns-christ-minister-laughterurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62702-733976Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/17/rocks-can-make-great-accents-garden/?partner=RSSEveryone loves a rock garden. But there are other ways rocks can be used in your yard. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62422-733970lifestyles/columnists/juanita-garrisonJuanita GarrisonAnderson, SCRocks can make great accents for the gardenAnderson Independent Mailrocks-can-make-great-accents-gardenurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62422-733970Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/17/making-fun-royals-laugh-queen-camilla/?partner=RSSThe news that the British royal family has decided to economize as a self-preservation measure is a perfect excuse for reading Sue Townsend’s hilarious novel "Queen Camilla." Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62423-733970lifestyles/columnists/kathryn-smithKathryn SmithAnderson, SCMaking fun of royals is a laugh in ‘Queen Camilla’Anderson Independent Mailmaking-fun-royals-laugh-queen-camillaurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62423-733970Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/17/tips-preventing-heat-related-illness/?partner=RSSThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that on average about 300 people die each year from exposure to excessive heat. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62425-733970lifestyles/columnists/debbie-jacksonDebbie JacksonAnderson, SCTips for preventing heat-related illnessAnderson Independent Mailtips-preventing-heat-related-illnessurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62425-733970Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/17/scouting-makes-valuable-heirloom-father-and-son/?partner=RSSJim Culwell’s Boy Scout leader believed in him so much that he gave Jim the keys to his Jeep when he was 13. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62435-733970lifestyles/allJennifer Crossley HowardAnderson, SCScouting makes valuable heirloom for father and sonAnderson Independent Mailscouting-makes-valuable-heirloom-father-and-sonurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62435-733970Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/16/singing-lambs-provide-music-church-service/?partner=RSSThe Little Lambs choir provided the Call to Worship through song as part of the June 27 Patriotic Musical presentation at Barker’s Creek Baptist Church. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62440-733969lifestyles/faith-valuesStaff WriterAnderson, SCSinging "lambs" provide music at church serviceAnderson Independent Mailsinging-lambs-provide-music-church-serviceurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62440-733969Change0Usablehttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2010/jul/16/kinsley-roach-becomes-barkers-creek-member/?partner=RSSKinsley Roach, daughter of Scotty and Casey Roach of Honea Path, dedicated her life to the Lord. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62439-733969lifestyles/faith-valuesStaff WriterAnderson, SCKinsley Roach becomes Barker’s Creek memberAnderson Independent Mailkinsley-roach-becomes-barkers-creek-memberurn:publicid:www.independentmail.com:news-Story-62439-733969Change0Usable