Let's have commonsense games, not an exorbitant festival of chauvinism
King Thibaw, the last monarch of Burma, adored his white elephant to distraction. The beast was so rare that its capture caused national rejoicing and it never left the royal palace. Its tusks were studded with gems, and sprays of diamonds covered its forehead.
Rebecca Wittman's Country Style Roasted Pumpkin Pie
Rebecca Wittmans pie, above, tasted as good as it looked and won first place in the pie competition last Saturday.
BUSTED... FOR A WORTHY CAUSE
Pharmasave's Steven Hui didn't look terribly happy as he posed for a mug shot in the jail built for the Kidney Foundation's Round Up for Research event, which raised $11,500 last Thursday.
'All I want for Christmas is ...'
A partridge and a pear tree may be easier to get than some of the hard-to-find items Lydia Randell has on her Christmas shopping list this year. "A PlayStation 3 and that special Tickle Me Elmo doll," she said, scanning her notepad. "They're at the top of the list, but I can't find them anywhere.
Police Say Man Sexually Assaulted Two Children; Suspected Of More
Shreveport police have arrested 34-year-old Steven Johnson on charges that he molested juveniles. Officers arrested Johnson on one count of forcible rate of a juvenile and one count of molestation of a juvenile. Investigators say the victims were 14 and 11 years old.
Here are some things to do before and after the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie
Thanksgiving is defined by food.
Bidders offered a diner special
SHREWSBURY - You could buy a classic diner car for less than two eggs over easy with a side of toast and a mug of bottomless coffee, but there's a catch - you also have to rent the land it's on.
Mulling spirits
It's well below freezing outside, and winter is here. You're turning your thoughts to the upcoming holiday season. Now, more than any other time of the year, we get together with friends and family to enjoy that rare time of togetherness.
WINE / Party wines that won't bust your budget
The wines below will impress your friends with your good taste, without forcing you to tap deeply into your gift funds. When one bottle isn't enough, bring a quality 3-liter box of wine. Banrock Station and Black Box...
Sit, click, submit. It's a wrap.
Shocking, but true, there are some of you who prefer to sit at home, eating yesterday's pumpkin pie in front of your Powerbook, rather than shopping with everyone and their great aunt's second cousin at the malls today. Fortunately, your loved ones will have no idea that you were pointing and clicking your way through your holiday shopping list in ...
