R. Kelly seeks $3.4 million from tour promoter
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
R. Kelly has won a $3.4 million award against his former tour promoter and is asking a Los Angeles judge to help him collect.
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more People
- Students get up close with the old West
- Former Dutch Defense Minister Ter Beek dies
- Quick ways to change makeup for reception
- Where European culture intermingles with cowboy ways
Hearing the universal message
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
The International Baptist Church is just like any other church in town.
Men and women dot the pews in the small church at 602 Palm Street. Children make occasional sounds. The worship format follows most services.
Well, maybe the church -- which celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special service Sunday afternoon -- is a little different from others in town. Full story »
Men and women dot the pews in the small church at 602 Palm Street. Children make occasional sounds. The worship format follows most services.
Well, maybe the church -- which celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special service Sunday afternoon -- is a little different from others in town. Full story »
more Spirituality
- Area church notes 10.03.08
- Local church notes 10.03.08
- Sermons 10.03.08
- Christian drama surpasses expectations
Help make community theater nice and tidy
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Volunteers are needed to help organize costumes, props, clean the backstage area and other tasks.
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more Life Columns
- What are the lyrics to this song?
- Keeping up with phone, camera charger
- Yoga more than just for meditation
- How to ... talk to your doctor about your child's allergies
Simple precautions prevent deadly, costly house fires
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
The number of fires in the United States has declined over the years, and while that's encouraging, there is still a real cause for concern today. In 2007, eight in 10 people who died in a fire were killed in a home fire.
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more Family
- How to find the right pair of jeans
- There has never been a better time to become a hobo
- Avoid wandering kids at Disneyland -- plan ahead
- Everyone should experience the pleasure of a dog
Don't miss this event in the future
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
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The Texas Cookbook Gala, an annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Abilene Public Library, has evolved into an important wine event.
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more Food & Dining
- A how-to guide for crafting spooks
- Chop shop: Learn how to wield your knives effectively
- Tasty snacks and mini-meals
- One thing to try: 10.01.08
Roll recipe lets you fill the house with the smell of baking bread
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Ah, the smell of bread baking. Few things say "homemade" quite like the sweet smell of bread rising in the oven or being sliced into while it's still warm.
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more Recipes
- Savory popovers are easy to make, go with anything
- One last time -- a trip to the farmers market
- A savory and inexpensive muffin to get you going
- Dutch ovens do sweet as well as savory
Is TV's 'The Biggest Loser' realistic?
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
The sixth season of NBC's dieting reality show, "The Biggest Loser," recently debuted, and Beth Bushnell Danielson of Elk Grove, Calif. was so there in front of the tube.
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more Health
- One thing to try: 10.07.08
- Vaccination for STDs mandated for green card applicants
- Children hit tot-sized treadmills at kiddie gyms (1 Comment)
- Long-term care insurance: pricey but necessary?
Wi-Fi Detector shirt keeps you with a signal
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
We live in a wireless world. Seems like everyone except the family pet has a wireless Internet device these days.
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more Home & Garden
- Abilene Preservation League's home tour returns Sunday
- How to ... get your home ready for fall (1 Comment)
- Historic sites sell reproduction antiques
- Mosquitoes continue to bug Big Country -- even though it's fall
Get the right bike fit for you
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Just like their riders, bikes come in many shapes and styles.
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more Fashion
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- Book fair -- 10/07/08 at De Leon Elementary School
- Job fair -- 10/07/08 at Abilene Civic Center
- TWOSday Tots -- 10/07/08 at The Grace Museum
- Give blood - the gift of life -- 10/07/08 at Stamford Community Care Center
- eBay workshop -- 10/07/08 at Enterprise Building
- Sagerton Night Out -- 10/07/08 at Robert's Place
- Dog obedience and grooming -- 10/07/08 at Mall of Abilene
- Book fair -- 10/08/08 at De Leon Elementary School
- Depression screening -- 10/08/08 at McMurry University
- E-mail for everybody -- 10/08/08 at Abilene Public Library, South Branch
