Raul Castro stays out of sight in Cuba (CubaNet)
By Anita Snow, Associated Press Writer. August 4, 2006. HAVANA - Raul Castro has spent his entire life in the shadow of his older brother Fidel. As Cuba's acting president, he continues to be on the sidelines....more...Give family benefit of the doubt before jumping to conclusions (Denver Post)
Dear Amy: I am one of two children and my parents' only son. I live 2 1/2 hours from my parents and single-parent sister, but I visit often because I am very dedicated to family. I visit for major holidays (including Mother's and Father's Day)....more... August is Too Late to Redecorate Your Home for the Holidays (PR Web)
If you want custom furnishings for your home for holiday parties, you have to order by mid-summer. Laura and Jerry Krull, owners of Aspen Carpet Designs in Mokena, IL, a custom rug studio, offer tips to make sure your home redecoration project is complete in time for the holidays. (PRWEB Jul 20, 2006)...more... Blog: Bush gets candid with Blair (Newsday)
Your obvious bias against President Bush disgusts me. You show a total lack of respect for our President. If this had been a Democratic would you have reported "he can be heard chewing while he talks"?...more... Development Hurts Ailing N.C. Fishing Industry: Future of Coastal Communities Uncertain As Condos, Marinas Replace Fish (RedNova)
By Kristin Collins and Jay Price, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Jul. 16--ORIENTAL -- The rising sun is just tinting the clouds pink when Keith Bruno boards his 19-foot crabbing skiff and motors into the deserted Neuse River....more... Blackhawks Re-Sign Bourque (KCCI 8 Iowa)
The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed forward Rene Bourque to a two-year contract Thursday. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed....more... Anniversary party on island means BYO beach food (Chicago Tribune)
Dear Amy: In celebration of my in-laws' 50th wedding anniversary, we will spend a week with my husband's family at the beach. His sister and brother-in-law recently purchased a beautiful beach house, where we will be staying, that will accommodate their family and ours. ...more... |