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FAITH Q&A: ; Are some just heartless and can't be changed?
Jun 28, 2009 ... Look for past abuse The Rev. R.L. Baynham, pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church,Kansas City, Kan.: Our question today begs the notion that we havedefined heartless, and it is understood that it is people who haveno feeling or sensitivity for others. The second question seeks ...
pearls: ; A true gift from nature
Jun 28, 2009; ... Whether they're something old, new or borrowed, or possessmagical powers, pearls are the quintessential, fail-safe,traditional wedding-day adornment. The Hindu deity Krishna gave his daughter pearls on her weddingday in 100 B.C., starting the tradition of giving pearls to ...
Hot pots: ; Planting in containers
Jun 28, 2009; ... Garden pots, containers, window boxes, planters - many names,same idea: putting a bit of garden into an attractive vessel. Thereare two basic elements to this concept: the plants, and what you putthem in. The right combination is important. Debbie Shanklin of Valley Gardens ...
SMELL THE COFFEE: ; This green house
Jun 28, 2009; ... You could've knocked me over with a feather. In spite of havingspent the past year or two being thoroughly turned off by the "gogreen" movement, I recently took a survey and discovered that muchto my surprise, I'm an environmentalist. Who knew? I thought I was just ...
Best-sellers
Jun 28, 2009 ... Key: F-Fiction; NF-Nonfiction; H-Hardcover; P-Paperback 1."Glenn Beck's Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-ControlGovernment, Inspired by Thomas Paine" by Glenn Beck (ThresholdEditions) (NF-P) 2. "My Sister's Keeper: A Novel" by Jodi Picoult (Pocket) (F-P) 3. "New ...
Evanovich's new Stephanie Plum novel predictable but very funny
Jun 28, 2009; ... The barbecue sauce hits the ceiling in "Finger Lickin' Fifteen,"Janet Evanovich's new Stephanie Plum novel. One reason why fans hunger for the next installment in the Plumseries is the familiarity with the characters, setting and comedicmayhem that Evanovich provides in each ...
Capitol Street Art Fair wraps up its FestivALL events today
Jun 28, 2009 ... The Capitol Street Art Fair continues from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.today - the final day of FestivALL 2009 - with 75 artisansdisplaying and selling their work along Capitol Street. Photography, pottery, textiles, jewelry, paintings and otherworks of art will be featured in the juried ...
Nicholas artist wins top honors at Tamarack
Jun 28, 2009; ... BECKLEY - The Tamarack Foundation presents "The Best of WestVirginia: A Juried Exhibition" in the David L. Dickirson Fine ArtsGallery at Tamarack through Aug. 8. Awards were announced at an opening reception June 19, including: Best of Show, $2,000, Lynn Boggess of Canvas for ...
City friends, bridal secrets, family reunions
Jun 28, 2009; ... Who can afford to get out of town this summer? A more budget-friendly option is to bring a book (or three) to the pool and spendyour time traveling in your imagination. Here are some options. "Mercury in Retrograde" by Paula Froelich; Atria (260 pages, $24) Chick lit almost ...
The 'contemporary environmental western'
Jun 28, 2009; ... Crime thrillers, familial love and environmental activism usuallydon't find themselves together in the same book. But all threeelements blend into "Below Zero," the ninth novel in 2009 EdgarAward winner C.J. Box's Joe Pickett series. On the shelves, "Below Zero" might be ...
Journey of many miles begins with two sisters
Jun 28, 2009; ... If you're looking for one of those wonderful "take me someplaceexotic and unfamiliar" books for summer, you won't do better than"Shanghai Girls," the latest from novelist Lisa See, who has carveda rich career chronicling the lives of Chinese women. In "Shanghai Girls," she takes ...
Joseph O'Neill: Cricket fanatic bowled over by the fantastic
Jun 28, 2009; ... "Think fantastic," urges the charismatic Chuck Ramkissoon, theshady but genial Trinidadian entrepreneur in Joseph O'Neill's prize-winning novel "Netherland." "My motto is, Think fantastic." O'Neill appears to have heeded Chuck's ambitious advice as hewrote it. What could be more ...
FASHION Q&A
Jun 28, 2009 ... Shampoo immunity? Q:I have been told I need to change shampoos every few monthsbecause they lose their effectiveness. Is this true? A:Not true. However, dulling shampoo residue may build up on yourhair over time, making it seem as if your shampoo is no longerworking as well ....
Essay contest offers wedding package to military couple
Jun 28, 2009 ... There's still time for eligible couples to win a weddingphotography package valued at $5,000 from Price Portraits, 201 DSt., South Charleston. Owners Will and Danna Price are giving away the package to amarrying couple one of whom must be connected with the U.S. militaryeither ...
HELP OUT
Jun 28, 2009 ... $10,000 for flood relief UnitedHealthcare presented $10,000 to Union Mission on Wednesdayto help with the continued need in Southern West Virginiacommunities severely damaged by last month's flooding. The donation matches the largest gift Union Mission has receivedfor flood ...
ASTRO-GRAPH
Jun 28, 2009; ... Sunday, June 28, 2009 YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY: In the year ahead, if certain goals do notwork out exactly as you envision, don't waste valuable timeattempting to make them a reality. Spend time on objectives that canresult in successful endeavors. CANCER (June 21-July 22) - ...
Pretty thrifty: ; Expert advice on making yourself lovely - from hair to toes - at home
Jun 28, 2009; ... Let's make this clear: There are few things better than a tripto the salon - especially when it comes to hair color. But with theeconomy the way it is, it's not always possible to head to the salonfor hair, nails and other beauty treatments. So we've gathered some tips from ...
HEALTHY BITES: ; Couscous is ideal warm-weather salad
Jun 28, 2009; ... The third in Charleston Town Center Mall's and Macy's series ofcooking events at the mall a couple of weeks ago focused on fresh,locally grown produce. Chef Leonard Bailey, Mountain State University's director ofculinary arts, demonstrated three healthy salads, highlighting ...
CINDY SAYS: ; Find your swing with real training
Jun 28, 2009; ... Dear Cindy, Every year when I watch the U.S. Open it inspires me and makes mewant to rededicate myself and train to be a better golfer. I readabout virtual training programs for improving golf swings, and withmy free time being so limited, I think this may be one way to workon my ...
Trekking the Tetons: ; Be prepared for the unexpected in the Wyoming backcountry
Jun 28, 2009; ... JACKSON, Wyo. - National Geographic Adventure magazine called itthe No. 1 trek in the country in its July 2007 issue. That would bethe Teton Crest Trail in Grand Teton National Park. After reading the article, my wife, Marilyn, thought we shouldgive it a try. Now, we hadn't done ...