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The king is dead; long live the king

Now’s not a good time to be famous, it seems. Within the past week, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson and Billy Mays have all died unexpected deaths. Each of these deaths has had its … more

6/30/09 | 166 views

FACES & PLACES

Carnegie Visual Arts Center hosted its largest crowd ever for a Fri@5 reception at the “Embracing Art VII,” which features almost 100 area amateur and professional artists. The winners of the … more

6/23/09 | 414 views

How’s married life? It’s a lot like college

My wedding was a little more than two months ago, and since then, the question I am asked most often has shifted from “How’s wedding planning going?” to “How’s married life?” I never know … more

6/23/09 | 271 views

FACES & PLACES

Flipping pancakes means more fun for local children. Over a three-year period, the Kiwanis Club of Decatur contributed $30,000 to Friends of Delano Park for the playground for all children, and … more

6/16/09 | 468 views | 1 comment

What happens when Disney’s teen queen gets her nose pierced?

Sometime in the last week, Miley Cyrus got her nose pierced. The result is a fairly inconspicuous little stud, but for all the trouble it’s caused, it might as well be the size of Hannah … more

6/16/09 | 653 views | 4 comments

FACES & PLACES

Singing karaoke was a hit with clients of The Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama, a nonprofit organization, at its annual picnic May 22 in Delano Park. The center has provided … more

6/9/09 | 369 views

Impressions from E3 Expo

When E3, the annual trade show for the video game industry, was over this year, I was left with a surprising indifference about the upcoming offerings in the “Final Fantasy” series. It’s not … more

6/9/09 | 267 views

FACES & PLACES

The Playground for All Children at Delano Park officially opened May 10. The Friends of Delano Park partnered with the Junior League of Morgan County, community members and the city to make the … more

6/2/09 | 490 views

It’s going to be a cruel summer for fans of scripted TV

Summer is upon us once again, which means that TV will be a veritable wasteland for the next few months — bad news for those of us who prefer to avoid the heat and humidity that accompany … more

6/2/09 | 317 views

A slice of life can be just as tasty as any popcorn flick

Netflix changes your life in ways that are difficult to imagine until you give it a try. One day you’re staring at a list of movies you need to get around to seeing, wondering which one is most … more

5/5/09 | 287 views