Community Online Calendar – Danville Weekly
Alexander’s Fine Art presents an open studio with watercolorist Karen Honaker, 1-4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, 608 Main St., Pleasanton. Meet the artist and see her new original paintings. Honaker’s work creates an intimate view of momentary reality with

Africa’s Diamond Trade Under Scrutiny – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
JOHANNESBURG — The viability of an effort endorsed by the United Nations to halt the trading of the so-called blood diamonds that have fueled conflicts across Africa is on the line this week, and the test case is Zimbabwe. The question is whether

Sportsmen get mixed bag from state lawmakers – Napa Valley Register
In its 2009 session, California’s lawmakers voted on numerous bills that directly impacted sportsmen. Some that benefited outdoor activities were passed and signed into law, while others failed or were vetoed. There were a few bills that would

Sun Calendar – Batavia Sun
New Rotary Club: The Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary Club is a newly formed chapter of Rotary International. The Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Old Oak Country Club, 143rd Street and Parker Road, in Homer Glen. For more

Economics Built on Beauty and Community – Triple Pundit
Right before I got on a plane recently, I noticed a Body Shop in the terminal next to the gate. The Body Shop has been a leading business that incorporates social and environmental values into its operations. It was founded by the late Anita Roddick

Missouri Moves To Tax Yoga Classes – OfficialWire
Yoga teachers in Missouri say they should be exempt from the state sales tax because their students learn a spiritual discipline, not just a physical one. The 4 percent tax, also imposed on other types of spectator and participatory sport from

Homeowners looking for help – Post-Star
MINNEAPOLIS — Last year, Lori Gordon lost half her nest egg but gained a new friend about half her age. That would be Brooke Thalacker, the teacher and aspiring school counselor who now rents part of Gordon’s home. “I just love her,” Gordon said

Community news – Shreveport Times
Three Shreveport churches will combine efforts to present a Mission Gift Market from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. St. Joseph Catholic Church, as well as First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport, will join Broadmoor in sponsoring the annual event that offers

Don’t pitch the dog – Santa Monica Daily Press
Anyone who does in-home sales work will tell you it’s a waste of time to make presentations to people who aren’t decision makers. Make all the small talk you have to, but wait until both husband and wife are sitting at the kitchen table before you

Briefs: Christmas collection for troops this weekend – Batavia Sun
Marmion Academy, Batavia Cares and Sam’s Club Batavia are teaming up to collect and ship items to the deployed troops. On Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, cadets from Marmion will be at Sam’s Club on Randall Road in Batavia. The Cadets will be