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Two books to help you get ahead

Tools 'nice' people need to succeed in the modern world

They say the meek shall inherit the earth, but in the modern world, it usually seems like the opposite is true. Is it possible for a shy, retiring person to find satisfaction and success? These two books claim, resoundingly, "yes! More...

September welcomes Harvest Moon

The story of the Big Dipper is revealed

Watch for the first full moon on Sept. 4. This full moon is the Harvest Moon, the Full Moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox, which occurs on Sept. 22 at 12:22 p.m. CDT. The next two weeks find the moon waning in the morning sky. More...

Chomp or chump?

Anything less than a national title will be a disappointment for the Florida Gators

In September, football is something we fanatics can literally smell in the air. More...

Glass blowin' on the coast

Orange Beach Arts Center establishes first open glass studio

The Orange Beach Arts Center has establish the state's first and only public access glass studio. The studio will be the site of tours, classes, special events, and studio rentals. More...

No 'Bones' in Lacey's genealogical closet

What would it take to resuscitate former well-known documentary 'Rescue 911'?

Q: Is John Francis Daley from "Bones" any relation to Tyne of "Cagney and Lacey" fame? — A reader, via e-mail A: Tyne Daly (note there is no "e" in her last name) is of no relation to John. More...

Witness the glory of the 'Inglourious'

'Inglourious Basterds' could be Tarantino's best flim yet

A quick look back through Quentin Tarantino's filmography at this point in time reveals that he has covered a pretty impressive number of genres with just a handful of movies, including gangster and blaxploitation films; kung fu and spaghetti west More...