http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/?track=rss Headlines from centralkynews.com en ©2013, centralkynews.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:43:00 -0400 http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-danvilleboyle-county-humane-society-pets-of-the-week-for-june-18-2013-20130617,0,1636073.story?track=rss Our featured pets this week are Lana and Bailey. Lana is a gorgeous 1-year-old dilute calico. Her pretty eyes and attractive markings compliment her sweet personality. Lana is curious and loves to explore so she will be an entertaining addition to her new family. Lana has been spayed and is ready to go to her forever home.  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-right-on-cue-casey-pool-instructor-on-top-of-his-game-20130617,0,4708562.story?track=rss Playing a game of pool against Casey County resident Anthony Beeler likely will not turn out well for his competitors.  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:43:00 EDT By CHARLIE COX http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-movie-review-man-provides-a-super-start-to-new-franchise-20130614,0,7302224.story?track=rss MAN OF STEEL (2013/B+/PG-13/Action-Adventure-Sci-Fi/143 mins/Directed by Zack Snyder/ With Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner):  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:31:00 EDT By MARIEL SMITH http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-accent-shaking-up-shakespeare-at-the-community-arts-center-20130611,0,7754002.story?track=rss William Shakespeare’s plays suffer from three powerful stereotypes: that they are performed by an elite group of actors; that they are designed for sophisticated audiences; and that they are nearly impossible to understand in our modern times. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:51:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-accent-ktia-names-top-10-festivals-and-events-for-summer-2013-20130611,0,7961700.story?track=rss The Kentucky Travel Industry Association announces the following winners from across the state as its Top 10 festivals and events for summer 2013. They are: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:45:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-accent-shaker-village-of-pleasant-hill-initiating-summer-picnic-concert-series-20130611,0,5159680.story?track=rss PLEASANT HILL — The ingredients: fresh food, favorite drinks, time with family and friends, an eclectic bill of music, and beautiful Shaker Village summer evenings. It’s the recipe for a new offering at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:44:00 EDT By BOBBI RIGHTMYER http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-mrs-greenhands-growing-a-butterfly-garden-20130611,0,3845685.story?track=rss With trends in gardening going back to more naturalistic plantings instead of manicured lawns, it is only typical to think about growing a butterfly garden. There is nothing better than to sit in the shade of a big tree and watching the monarch butterflies fly and land on the pineapple sage hyssop growing in our garden. The butterflies sip quietly until they are startled by a noise or movement, then they fly away, rustling like thin parchment paper. Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:31:00 EDT By BRENDA WILSON http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-your-health-the-importance-of-vaccinations-in-adults-20130611,0,5154777.story?track=rss Each year, nearly 42,000 American adults die from vaccine-preventable diseases. Together, influenza and pneumonia are the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. In spite of these statistics, vaccination rates for influenza and pneumonia are well below the Healthy People 2020 goal of 90 percent. Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:27:00 EDT By SUSAN MATHERLY http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-childrens-chatter-encourage-your-child-to-swim-safely-20130611,0,3512783.story?track=rss Swimming is a great form of summer entertainment and exercise, but it also should be understood it can be a dangerous activity if not properly prepared for. Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:24:00 EDT By SHARON WILLIAMS http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-hobbies-on-a-budget-easy-peanut-butter-recipes-20130611,0,7758047.story?track=rss If you love peanut butter and want to wow your friends but hate to spend much time in the kitchen, then these peanut butter treats are for you. Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:21:00 EDT