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

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

5 things to do under $5 – St. Petersburg Times
1Emeril Lagasse: Bam! Here’s Emeril, who will sign copies of his new book 20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast at 3 p.m. Sunday at Books-A-Million at Westfield Brandon, Interstate 75 and State Road 60. Line numbers will be distributed at the store beginning at