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The magical holiday season is here!       Tinsel, glitter and twinkling lights herald the arrival of the holiday season along the Gulf Coast. Another consecutive year without a major storm gives added cause to celebrate the magic of the season, hauling out yards of garland, stringing lights, venturing out to attend choral performances an... More ... Where to pick up a free copy of Splash! Magazine:       FLORIDA/ALABAMA Visitor Information Center - I10 @Alabama/FLState Line DESTIN Destin Commons Ft. More ... A Reporter's Life Peter Jennings' book details his unique perspective on news       For many Americans, Peter Jennings was the voice and face that gave shape to the news. Born in Canada, Jennings hosted a radio broadcast when he was 9. And although he was a high-school dropout, he was determined to pursue his dream of becoming a journalist. More ... Choctawhatchee Christmas bird count is Dec. 17       The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society will conduct the annual Choctawhatchee Bay Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Monday, Dec.17. Volunteers are needed to assist experienced leaders as recorders or spotters; no experience necessary. More ... COMFORT FOODS -- Made Fast and Healthy! Walnut Peach Pie By Healthy Exchanges       Looking for something different to serve for dessert at your Thanksgiving table? Here's a simple peach pie using canned peaches. More ... DesignDude Give a gift with Sttylle       The Holiday Season is upon us already, and the question on everyone's mind seems to be, "What can I buy that special someone who has everything?" The answer, at least if you know a design aficionado, or want to treat yourself to something truly special, is the design coffee table book. These vol... More ... Mars comes close to earth near Christmas       For December, the Moon will be last quarter on December 1st. The first week of December will thus find the Moon waning and rising later each evening. The waning crescent moon is passing about 6 degrees south of Venus on December 3rd. The new moon occurs on December 9th. The next two weeks find the... More ... CRITIC'S CORNER Wait to rent the Bee Movie By DNA Smith       "Bee Movie" Running time: 95 minutes MPAA rating: PG You'd think with all the buzz surrounding Jerry Seinfeld's pet project, "Bee Movie," that the film would have had a little more sting to it. I mean, this is Seinfeld we're talkin' 'bout. The king of observational humor. The master of his doma... More ... Longer programming times cause conflict       Q: Can anything be done about TV networks running supposedly 60-minute programs for 61 or 62 minutes? We watch "Desperate Housewives," but not "Brothers and Sisters." If we watch all of "Housewives," we miss the beginning of "Shark" (on CBS). - Cel P., North Port, Fla. More ... email box       A nun grading papers Can you imagine yourself to be the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and maintain her composure! PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF YOU KNOW THE BIBLE EVEN A LITTLE, YOU'LL FIND THIS HILARI... More ...