TBO Life

Party smart to avoid the summer blues

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST

Insecurities about being seen in skimpy summer attire could be putting the kibosh on how people socialize.

Busch Gardens auditions 'Scareactors' for Howl-O-Scream

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:30:00 EST

People audition today for Busch Gardens's annual Halloween event.

Paula White takes over Without Walls church

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:16:00 EST

Paula White returns as senior pastor today to Without Walls International Church, which she helped found 18 years ago.

Owner may open QE2 as floating hotel

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:32:00 EST

The cash-strapped Dubai owner of the QE2 is weighing plans to open the British ocean liner as a floating hotel elsewhere in the Middle East or Africa rather than in the struggling Persian Gulf sheikdom.

Clever new Web site lets researchers map ancestors' life events

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

In a little 17th century English village, the blacksmith and the local tavern owner are good friends, perhaps sharing a pint in a local pub where they discuss political issues and family problems.

Frosting mixes fruit, nuts

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Maryellen Heuer of Tampa asked a while back for a cake similar to one she enjoyed at Maas Bros. department store.

Speed is of essence when owners fall behind

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

You recommend that the board take strong and fast action on delinquencies. We have placed liens on properties but the first mortgage exceeds the market value of the property. We are reluctant to take them to foreclosure because a purchaser would be responsible for the mortgage, delinquent fees and other costs. Under these conditions a successful foreclosure by the association seems impossible. The association could not afford to pay off the mortgage and the bank has little interest in acquiring the properties. Is there a way out of this dilemma?

Happy 20th birthday to a cat about town

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Happy birthday, Missy! Missy Bechtel turned 20 years young on July 1. That's surely something to celebrate if you're a cat. The average life expectancy for feline companions has doubled since 1930 from just eight to 16 years, thanks to advances in nutrition, medicine and the increased value and care we give our pets.

Here's the word on invented languages

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

"In the Land of Invented Languages: Esperanto Rock Stars, Klingon Poets, Loglan Lovers, and the Mad Dreamers Who Tried to Build a Perfect Language," by Arika Okrent (Spiegel & Grau, $26)

Freezer hierarchy cuts losses

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Are there any guidelines for storing food in the freezer? I lost a lot last year when the power went off and things dripped when they thawed.

St. Louis blues: Mo. firm's suite a tad traditional

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Our dining furniture has been in the family for 80 years. It includes a table and four chairs, china cabinet and a small cabinet. It is marked "Valley Furniture, St. Louis" and "Pioneer Oak." What is the age and value?

Subtle writing mirrors culture at heart of story

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

"The Favorites," by Mary Yukari Waters (Scribner, $25)

Health Events

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Events TEAM IN TRAINING: Informational meetings for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Suncoast Chapter event will be held in the area through July 23. For information, call (813) 963-6461 or (941) 445-4341.

You can help young oncology patients get royal treatment

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Here's a chance to help courageous kids who are battling cancer feel like kings and queens.

Native holly an antioxidant source

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Coffee and tea could have some local competition. A University of Florida study says a native holly tree called yaupon can be used to make a drink similar to green tea.

Half the yolk better than none for taste, health

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Health-conscious cooks routinely toss the yolks and stick with the whites when preparing eggs.

What's New? Health products

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

REVIEW: Dr. T's Supergoop daily moisturizing lotion, spray and lip balm, available at www.supergoop.com. Prices vary.

Rundown: Running Events

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

RUNNING Friday Hit The Trails Cross Country Series 5K, No. 2

What's New: Health Products

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

PRODUCT REVIEW: Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer, for fair to medium skin tones; available at major drugstores and at www.drugstore.com; $8.99 for 5 ounces.

Contest to highlight kid esteem

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Fourth-graders know they're cool. Now there's a contest to let them share their greatness.