Swarovski binoculars - Neighbors take on crime
Neighbors take on crime
By day, the Lighthouse Park neighborhood north of the Blue Water Bridge is quiet and mostly crime-free. In the summer, tourists and local residents descend on the beach to swim in Lake Huron and watch freighters slip under the bridges while their children play in the park.
Watching for Woody, Robot Style
In 60 years, bird-watchers have caught just one fleeting glimpse of an ultra-rare woodpecker. Now a robot is joining the hunt. By Brendan Borrell.
Storytime schedule: Feb. 26 - March 2
Storytime, the nightly television show where community members read books to children, airs at 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the Education Channel, cable 20. The read-aloud show is recommended for prekindergarten through fifth-grade students.
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Israeli official embarrassed by photo
The Israeli Defense minister revealed initiatives designed to improve his public image after he was photographed looking through capped binoculars. ...
Fans turn out for Tapia's final fight
It was quite the social scene leading up to the Johnny Tapia battle at Isleta Casino & Resort, and plenty of couples were part of the mix.
Mullin right to say 'No deal'
IT'S TRADE TIME in the NBA, and with today's noon deadline approaching, the Warriors find themselves with the usual shopping list: rebounder, interior defender, low-post scorer ... ideally all rolled into one.
Out and about
Unless otherwise noted, phone numbers are area code 727. Book discussion: Author and former Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Greene will discuss his newest book, And You Know You Should Be Glad, an exploration of the power of friendship, at 1 p.m. March 17 at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo.
Tulsan close to famous photo on Iwo Jima
One of the most famous photographs of World War II -- an American flag being raised on Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi -- was shot after a suggestion by a Tulsa Marine.
79th Annual Academy Awards: Little Miss guessing game
Just as Norma Desmond predicted in "Sunset Boulevard," the pictures are getting smaller. Very small, according to this years Academy Awards.
