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Butterflies, balloons, bikers and barbecue float in on the autumn breeze - but please, no Klingon cuisine
By Ron Wolfe (Contact)
(Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008)
September’s many motorcycles hit the road knees to the bees in the breeze in a scatter of elephants, chickens and Klingons. 1 Labor Day, National Potato Month. » Read story.
holiday mathis
(Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008)
Happy birthday. The hard work pays off. It’s your year to get the acknowledgment you deserve and have waited to enjoy. This involves a fi nancial perk in September. Someone you meet in October helps you raise your energy level and you apply your vibrancy toward professional and personal goals. May brings an important win. Aquarius and Cancer adore you. » Read story.
By Michael Storey (Contact)
(Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008)
It is with profound and heartwrenching sadness that I feel I must report that The CW’s highly anticipated freshman drama, 90210, is an unmitigated bomb. » Read story.
by roger catlin the hartford (conn.) courant
(Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008)
Once it’s time to go home from a hard day at the office, more and more TV viewers are tuning into shows about much more difficult jobs. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
(Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008)
1. In his earlier years, was Alexander Graham Bell a teacher of the blind, retarded or deaf? 2. Which sculptor’s most famous work is the Statue of Liberty ? » Read story.
by jerry hirsch los angeles times
(Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008)
Milan, Italy’s Osteria L’Intrepido restaurant won Wine Spectator magazine’s award of excellence this year despite a wine list that features a 1993 Amarone Classico Gioe S. Sofia, which the magazine once likened to “paint thinner and nail varnish.” Even worse: Osteria L’Intrepido doesn’t exist. » Read story.
By Helaine Williams (Contact)
(Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008)
John Paul DeJoria, chief executive officer of John Paul Mitchell Systems, visited our state Aug. 13 for the grand opening of Imagine, a Paul Mitchell Partner School. Among the latest manifestations of a new concept in beauty schools, Imagine is at 4201 E. McCain Blvd. (at the south end of the strip with Jason’s Deli). » Read story.
The route to a softball scholarship goes through Denver and Baton Rouge
By Stephen Caldwell (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
We’re somewhere in the Mississippi Delta and Mary Stuart Masterson is firing off F-bombs like soldiers fire bullets in Afghanistan. » Read story.
By Jennifer Hansen (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
A recent column about struggling to handle emotions as my daughter starts college hit home with lots of mothers. Responses were many and tearful. I went through another box of tissues reading them all. It really does help to know you’re not the only parent falling apart over this. » Read story.
By Rhonda Owen (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
About eight months ago, someone dropped off a puppy in our subdivision and we took it in. We believe it is part blue heeler and part Australian shepherd. » Read story.
By Cathy Frye (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
Motherhood — the great unifier when it comes to weight-related woes. » Read story.
holiday mathis
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
Happy birthday. You start your new year off right, receiving a fantastic bonus before the end of September. In an effort to be a good example for someone else, you make stunning personal improvements and breakthroughs in October. You have a benefactor in January and this person is amazingly generous with you. Sagittarius and Capricorn adore you. » Read story.
by cindy dampier chicago tribune
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
Brace yourselves, parents. If you have children in elementary school, the deluge of Crayola-ed cows, fall-leaf collages and tissue-paper wreaths is about to hit. It’s an onslaught that has buried many a refrigerator, not to mention dining room tables, kitchen counters and whole family rooms. » Read story.
By John Rosemond
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
A timely conversation recently started on my Web site when the mother of two children, ages 2 and 4, asked how to best tell them and how much to explain concerning the fact that their father is soon to be deployed with the military. » Read story.
- karen macpherson, scripps howard news service
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
Great children’s fi ction abounds. Here’s a look at a few of these books: The Diamond of Drury Lane, Julia Golding (Roaring Brook, $12.50, ages 8-12 ) Cat Royal is an orphan who doesn’t remember her parents. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
Dillon International Inc., will hold a workshop Sept. 13 for families interested in adopting a child from another country. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
1. Who created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes? 2. Is it true or false that a congressman is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives but not the U.S. Senate? » Read story.
By Gretchen Goetz
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
As long as I’ve been writing about how to make things, my nieces have been my advisory board. They’ve inspired me, been test subjects and provided invaluable critiques. “That’s so cool!” and “Can I make one?” mean that whatever I’m working on has their highest rating. » Read story.
Salty-sweet crustaceans prove that great things come in little packages
By Kelly Brant (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
Shrimp. No, dear reader, we’re not calling you names. And, rather than an insult, the term shrimp could be taken as a compliment. » Read story.
By Irene Wassell (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
Gravy is a basic Southern food. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
TEA-MAKING TRICK When you’re making iced tea for immediate consumption, use the same amount of tea you’d usually use, but only half the water. Let it steep for five minutes, then strain out the tea and add the remaining water. It’ll cool down and be ready to drink substantially quicker. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
The Tea-Over-Ice iced-tea maker from Tea Forte brews and flash-chills tea. The pitcher is made of heat-resistant glass: Hot tea is brewed in the top pitcher, then it’s chilled over ice in the bottom one. » Read story.
By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Contact)
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
Any cook should be able to run the country. VLADIMIR L. LENIN, AS QUOTED IN ALEXANDER SOLZHENITSYN’S THE FIRST CIRCLE, 1968 » Read story.
Quick, healthful meals for budget-minded families
By Susan Nicholson
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
SUNDAY FAMILY Enjoying Grilled Lime Chicken With Avocado Salsa (see recipe) is an excellent way to celebrate family day. » Read story.
by gaby camacho the san francisco chronicle
(Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008)
While meandering through the farmers market, I couldn’t help but see the shiny, dark little plums that were scattered among the other stone fruit. While I’ve never been a huge fan of the tart fruit, I decided to go against my usual instinct and buy a few, just to try them out. I was pleasantly surprised — and addicted. » Read story.
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