Latest Holidays News
Clarks Beach: Holidaying in old-school style
Photo / Supplied In our family, holidays often mean trying to see as much of our destination as possible - this includes trying to cram as many local activities in as we can. But theres something to be said for doing not much at all and holidaying
Updated: 01/20/2012 08:21P
Lakeside businesses prepare for another dry year
Despite some wet weather before the holidays, Central Texas is seeing another dry spell to start the New Year, and with dry weather expected to linger through most of 2012, lake side businesses are preparing for the worst. Doug Powell has worked on
Updated: 01/20/2012 08:18P
How you can finance an enjoyable retirement
The couple, both 68, supplemented their company pensions with a wide variety of investments. Their portfolio has exposure to everything from North American companies to European growth stocks and special situations. We are having a ball, says Janette
Updated: 01/20/2012 08:14P
Summertime and the living is breezy
Summer holidays involve quality family time spent outdoors enjoying a garden as it was intended. It is also the time to observe how your garden handles the heat. If you have problem areas, now is the time to start planning improvements for next year.
Updated: 01/20/2012 08:02P
A prayer for more than lawmakers
By PASTOR GREG ASIMAKOUPOULOS I received an unexpected gift over the holidays. State representative Judy Clibborns office contacted me with an invitation to give the opening prayer at an upcoming day-of-business at the House of Representatives in
Updated: 01/20/2012 08:01P
Sound Advice: No need to spend big bucks for a digital-to-analog converter
Though most DACs have both optical and coaxial inputs, some inexpensive models only have one or the other. The most common use of a DAC is to connect digital components like computers to home audio systems or any other device with red/white analog
Updated: 01/20/2012 07:59P
Pie Fundraiser held at Bangor Senior Center
BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER)--If you enjoy the pies that your mom and grandma make for the holidays, then the senior center in Bangor, was the place to be today. The Bangor Senior Center celebrated National Pie Day today, which is a few days early.
Updated: 01/20/2012 07:51P
Resorts hope skiing wont go downhill
The logic behind the equation is that the growth of Chinas ski industry coincides with the expanding economy, and with more wealthy Chinese pursuing a healthy lifestyle and recreational holidays, the future of Chinas ski resort market can be only one
Updated: 01/20/2012 07:44P
Migrant women bring kaleidoscope of Lunar New Year celebrations
By Jung Hwan-bong Yang Ying, a 35-year-old Chinese woman who came to South Korea through marriage, argues with her husband every Lunar New Year. The reason for their dispute is red thermal underwear. Yang said that the color red symbolizes good fortune
Updated: 01/20/2012 07:37P
Hockey alumni update: McLaughlin on move
Shayne McLaughlin wasnt planning a tour of the country over the holidays this year. It just wound up happening. McLaughlin, a former Eau Claire Memorial standout, had a busy few days to open the new year, weathering a pair of trades that sent him from
Updated: 01/20/2012 07:31P