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April frosts devastate cherries
The ruby-red sour cherry, the fruit of choice for a classic lattice-topped summer cherry pie, suffered from an all-too-early growth spurt in...
Report: Insolvency looms for Social Security, Medicare
The nation's Social Security and Medicare programs are sliding closer to insolvency, the federal government warned on April 23.
Meow, a 39-pound feline, dies of lung failure
Meow's weight underscored a growing problem: Pets in America are getting fatter -- just like their owners -- and all that extra weight can...
Gifts from the heart
On Mother's Day, it really is the thought that counts. Back away from the credit card and summon your creativity to give heartfelt, spend-...
Seeing red: We nail down the best polish
Ellen Warren gets testers to try 6 different red nail polishes to find out which was best. Here are the results.
Exhibits explore the art and science of sex
Museums are a mainstay for travelers worldwide. But you don't have to head to the big cities for museums that have one-of-a-kind artifacts...
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EVERYDAY PEOPLE: Director to show how ordinary folk are crucial to history filmsRobby Henson says he knows period history films cut against the grain of Hollywood — they don’t fit nicely into the popcorn-... |
Next 72 Hours: Community Arts and Entertainment calendar for May 3Events for this column must be submitted to the Advocate by noon Tuesday to be in the Thursday newspaper. Call (859) 236-2551, ext. 135,... |
WELCOME TO MY GARDEN: After several false starts, planting season is here to stayLast month I warned that setting out tender annuals too soon is not a good idea. Not everyone listened. Yes, I saw you at that local house... |
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CHILDREN'S CHATTER: Using star charts to develop good habitsStar charts can be a great interactive visual to develop good habits for your child. Whether they are used to achieve potty training, eat... |
K9 CORNER: Treat your dog to a massageMay is National Pet Month so I pulled up the Purina web site to see how they suggested honoring this month. I found about 10 or 12... |
REAL LIFE DEALS: Four starter hobbies that don't cost a pennyWe all know having a hobby is important, but sometimes it’s hard to decide on a new hobby because you don’t know where to... |
AG NOTES: Pest management tips for vegetable gardensNow is a good time to start thinking about pest control for your home vegetable garden. |
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4-H CLOVER CORNER: 4-H yard sale is May 4 and 5Join us for the annual Boyle County 4-H fundraising yard sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. It is a large,... |
GOING GREEN: House cats affect delicate balanceThe green, feline eyes glow from the shadows as the predator eyes its prey. |
Danville-Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for May 1Our featured pets for this week are Precious and Alvin. Precious is a very sweet 1-year-old gray tabby. She is a petite girl with a mellow... |
BREAKING BOUNDARIES: Portland Cello Project known for mixing genres, blurring musical linesThe Portland Cello Project Monday will conclude the 2011-2012 Club Weisiger series at the Norton Center for the Arts. |
Danville business features works from reclaimed woodEver drive by a new business, wonder what is going on there, but then keep going without giving the place a second thought? |
'The Cemetery Club': Jewish women cope with widowhood in West T. Hill showThe tight-knit friendship that develops between three Jewish widows after their husbands die is brought to stage in West T. Hill Community... |
NET XPRESS: Ubuntu-based distro releases out nowThe latest 12.04 Long-Term Support (LTS) release versions of the Ubuntu family of Linux distros were released last week. The 12.04 version... |
GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE! High School Artist Project pulls in bids from supportersReva Toadvine said the colors drew her in to the painting she made a replica of for the High School Artist Program, but the overall... |
A CAUSE FOR ART: High School Artists Project does more than meet the eyeHeading into the fourth year of the High School Artist Project, Paul Muth is thrilled with where it has gone. |
REAL LIFE DEALS: Mother's Day gifts can be done on a budgetIt’s the time of year for everyone to think about ways to celebrate the special mother in their life. All the ads are encouraging... |
ART, FOOD AND FUN: Mercer County arts council plans new eventHARRODSBURG — The first ever Arts ’N’ Eats Art Hop is set for 5-9 p.m. Saturday on Main Street here. The event is... |
CHILDREN'S CHATTER: Encourage healthy eating for your childParents often wonder how to encourage young children to eat healthy food and snacks, especially when the children are viewing enticing TV... |
Bruce Hall student sees more than just an art projectAiden Wells never thought he’d be used as a glowing example of anything. A 16-year-old with behavioral problems that forced him out of... |
LIFE MATTERS: One missing child still too manyI know how easy it is for a child to be abducted. That’s because when I was a child, I invited a stranger into my home. It was 1963, I... |
Confederate veteran was bodyguard for Jefferson DavisJacob A. Trumbo of Garrard County served as a bodyguard for Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, during his time in the Civil War.... |
How can Christians sing in this strange land?After reading the first chapters of the Biblical book of Genesis, that establish the creation of the universe, the story of how God... |
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AN ENCOURAGING WORD: A significant guidelineIt wasn’t a thought-provoking conversation in which we were engaged. On the light side, it was just a pleasant one between two... |
CHILDREN'S CHATTER: Are child fevers always something to cause worry?Especially during this time of year, children are exposed to many infectious diseases, and may come home with a fever. This is not a... |
REAL LIFE DEALS: Three money lessons kids should knowAll kids need money. Whether it’s a weekly allowance or a payday for chores done, kids need the responsibility and satisfaction of... |