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]]> The founder of Chick-fil-A and the editor of the Alabama Baptist newspaper have spoken at the Florence chapter of the National Exchange Club's prayer breakfast. But a man who went to heaven and back? That's a tough story to top. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/articles/911075004 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/articles/911075005
]]> Here's to the Bad Girls, bless their hearts, who make all the Good Girls look good. There's one in every family. Everybody loves her, but hates how she acts. Her mother worries. Her grandmother prays. Her aunts and sisters all want to strangle her. And her nieces want to be just like her. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/articles/911075005 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065001
]]> Landscape seems to say it all with no words. Sitting at the mantle at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts main room, the serigraph print depicts green and yellow trees that look like they were sponge-painted and a horizon line that seems to be pixelated with dots. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065001 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055002
]]> Mac McAnally compares songwriting to a disease, and he's not looking for a cure. "I'm just one of those guys eaten up with music. It's like a virus," he said, laughing. Music legends such as Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs and Jimmy Buffett capitalized on his welcome ailment by recording his songs. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055002 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055000
]]> “The Elephant Man,” Bernard Pomerance's Tony Award-winning drama, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday in Norton Auditorium on the University of North Alabama campus. Tickets: $5, students and UNA employees; $10, general public. The play contains subject matter that may not be unsuitable for some audiences. It is... Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055003
]]> "The Men Who Stare at Goats" is probably the most unlikely film that can justifiably lay claim to the phrase "based on a true story." Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055003 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055001
]]> It has been more than 30 years since Elvis Presley died, yet he remains one of the most-beloved entertainers even today. Fans of The King can once again enjoy his music at the fifth annual Elvis Day on Saturday at the Holiday Inn in Sheffield. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055001 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091104/articles/911045000
]]> It comes as no surprise that the typical American doesn't get enough fruits and vegetables into his or her daily diet. It may come as a surprise, however, that fruits aren't just for dessert or snacking. Take the apple, for example. Apple harvest season may conjure images of apple cider, candied apples and, of course, apple pie. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091104/articles/911045000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091103/articles/911035001
]]> Hollywood loves money. So does Ebenezer Scrooge. So what better way to launch the holiday season than putting the old money-grubber at the head of the line to separate movie-goers from their cash? Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091103/articles/911035001 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091103/articles/911035000
]]> I have received a boatload of questions about online backup solutions. Before we wade in, we need to lay the foundation. There are really three ways to back up your computer. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091103/articles/911035000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091102/articles/911025000
]]> Nadia Czekajewski got braces on her teeth when she was 8. Now she's in third grade, turning 9, and "she'll be done before she begins fourth grade," said her father, Tomasz Czekajewski. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091102/articles/911025000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091102/articles/911025001
]]> Q: I'm a 39-year-old female. In the past three to four months, I've been experiencing changes in my menstrual cycle marked by excessive bleeding and clotting. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091102/articles/911025001 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015006
]]> November 1 is the new January 1. To many homeowners, the extra hour added early this morning means more than turning back the hour hands on their collection of clocks. It means new resolutions to decorate, maintain and repair their homes inside and out for fall and winter. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015006 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015007
]]> Savannah was founded in 1733 and was one of America's first planned cities, with a series of squares and parks that can still be enjoyed today. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015007 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015000
]]> Mallory Karyl Maddox, Florence, received a Celestine Mitchell Scholarship from the University of North Alabama. An incoming sophomore majoring in nursing at UNA, she is the daughter of Steve and Teresa Maddox. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015001
]]> The Roundtable of the Alabama Renaissance Faire recently sponsored art and sonnet contests for students in Shoals schools. The annual faire was held Oct. 24-25 at Wilson Park in downtown Florence. Winners in the art contest include: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015001 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015003
]]> Florence High School students and families participated in Ford and Lincoln Mercury's Drive One 4 UR School Program on Oct. 17, raising $2,860 for the school. More than 140 people each raised $20 for the school by test- Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015003 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015002
]]> The LaGrange Living Historical Association is requesting items for its Christmas in the Country to be held Nov. 20-21 at the LaGrange College site in Colbert County. Items needed include baked goods and Christmas decorations. Items can be left at the park's Welcome Center on Friday, Nov. 20. For details, or pick-ups, call L.C. Lenz, 702-6953, or... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015002 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015004
]]> The Salvation Army needs volunteers to sort and size clothing, refinish and refurbish furniture and appliances, stock items and collect donations. Also needed: people to prepare food and grocery baskets. 764-4432 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015004 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091031/articles/910315000
]]> Local contemporary Christian singer and songwriter Danita Luna has released her first compact disc. "In His Will" contains works by a number of Christian writers, as well as, one of Luna's original songs. She will debut her CD at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at North Wood United Methodist Church in Florence. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091031/articles/910315000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091031/articles/910315001
]]> Warning: The following contains a recipe you should not try, unless you are hoping to be banned from cooking, in which case, be my guest. After my oldest and his wife drove from Los Angeles to spend the weekend with my husband and me at our home in Las Vegas, I figured the least I could do was feed them a decent meal. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091031/articles/910315001 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091030/articles/910305001
]]> When the air turns crisp and red and gold leaves litter the yard, raking comes to mind. But another change usually takes place inside the makeup bag. Women fill their cases and purses with new colors and skincare products to accent the season and battle its cold air. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091030/articles/910305001 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091029/articles/910295002
]]> College students often spend years in school finding themselves, but most have no bulbous facial growths or crooked backs to make the process more complicated. John Merrick did. The cast of the University of North Alabama explores Merrick's struggle to make a successful life in society in the play "The Elephant Man." Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091029/articles/910295002 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091029/articles/910295000
]]> The Decoys perform tonight at Miss Annie's, U.S. 43, St. Joseph, Tenn. 931-724-5544. Kerry Gilbert and Shane Goodson, of the KGB, will perform 6-8 p.m. today at Good Springs Fish and More Restaurant, U.S. 43, Russellville. 331-0059 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091029/articles/910295000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091029/articles/910295001
]]> I'd like to congratulate the filmmakers responsible for "Paranormal Activity." You made a bad movie, but you didn't spend a lot of money doing it. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091029/articles/910295001 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091029/articles/910295003
]]> Muscle Shoals High School's theater department will present two shows in the round - "Carl Sandburg's American People" and "Hello Out There." Shows will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the school auditorium. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091029/articles/910295003 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091028/articles/910285000
]]> Is it safe to party when swine flu threatens to crash your bash? It's a question many revelers may be asking this year as the holiday party season coincides with an anxiety-provoking flu season. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091028/articles/910285000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091028/articles/910285029
]]> It hasn't been easy draping black plastic sheeting throughout the house, coordinating the costumes and props and making sure there's just enough blood and gore without being too scary, but that's been the job of members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at the University of North Alabama this week as they've prepared for their annual haunted... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091028/articles/910285029 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091027/articles/910275000
]]> Fans scrambled to see 3-D movies such as "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" in theaters this year and new 3-D televisions could soon have home viewers feeling as if they're surrounded by a spaghetti hurricane on their couches. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091027/articles/910275000 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091027/articles/910275001
]]> With the launch of the new Windows, it is time to answer some reader mail. Q. Is there a great and easy way to back up my iTunes music? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091027/articles/910275001