| Celebrating Thanksgiving with the family
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Thanksgiving takes on a new meaning when the whole family prepares for the celebration. When Thanksgiving rolls around, most families enjoy spending time with loved ones. For Christian households, this holiday takes on a spiritual emphasis and includes recognition of the source of the blessings they enjoy year-round -- a loving God.
This year, throw out the idea that the Thanksgiving kitchen belongs only to Mom and Grandma. Every member of the family, both young and old, can pitch in to prepare the food and create an atmosphere that will make your celebration memorable.
CALLING ALL COOKS
When you think about Thanksgiving, it is the food on the table that comes to mind first. The first rule for a successful family feast is to relax! Involving children in food preparation takes longer and generates more of a mess, but it is the best way to spend the whole day together.
Man Hit Crossing Street In Pacific Beach
A 24-year-old man was seriously injured when a car hit him while he was crossing the street in Pacific Beach. The car hit him Sunday night as he was walking across Grand Avenue at Gresham Street. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of head injuries and lacerations to his back and arms. The driver, a 25-year-old man, stopped after hitting the pedestrian. Police said he was not driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. .
Good news and bad for SNP: He's popular - but independence isn't
THE SNP won the Scottish Parliament election in May because people trusted Alex Salmond to be a good first minister, not because they wanted an independent Scotland, according to a major new piece of research published last night. Researchers found that support for independence is now at a ten-year low of 23 per cent, despite the SNP's victory in May. .
Little sizzle for shoppers this year
Rachel Lincoln usually has "lists and lists" of things she wants when the holiday season approaches. This year, the 21-year-old dental assistant is struggling to come up with much she really wants. She already has an iPod and doesn't need a new cell phone. As far as she can tell, all the clothes this season look the same. "You kind of stock up on stuff and the styles really haven't changed," said Lincoln, of Santee. That's the dilemma facing retailers and consumers alike this holiday season – there is no new, hot gift to spark interest and boost sales. Unlike years past when there were must-have items – from Ugg boots to PlayStation 2s to Tickle Me Elmos – this year is bereft of any frenzy-inducing gifts. Sure, people will buy a lot of Wii gaming consoles, anything Apple and fleece hoodies from Abercrombie & Fitch.
Tell Me About It: Tell friend rejection didn't hurt
Dear Carolyn: I have been friends for two years with a guy I volunteer with in the community. I told him (in a roundabout way) that I wanted to be more than friends. He then avoids me for almost two weeks and says he's more interested in developing himself as a person. When he told me this, I accepted that he just wanted to be friends. But he seems to avoid me or approach me with kid gloves. Do I let him continue to treat me this way until he sees from my behavior that I'm not devastated by his lack of romantic interest? -- J. Dear J.: He's probably trying to be sensitive to your feelings, by being careful not to "encourage you" or "send the wrong message." But treating your feelings as if they might be contagious "sends the wrong message" of a different sort.
Software aims to make learning Arabic easier
SAN FRANCISCO — Loren Siebert decided to learn Arabic as a personal challenge, one that would distract the ailing triathlete from a leg that he broke during training. Two years later, the 36-year-old software engineer created a program called LinguaStep that is helping college students study the language when interest in Arabic on college campuses is at an all-time high. .
Safety and Comfort Tips for Shorter Drivers
(ARA) - Everyone's heard the short jokes. But when it comes to being safe and comfortable behind the wheel, height -- or lack of it -- is no laughing matter. Shorter drivers face a multitude of issues when they get behind the wheel of a vehicle designed for their average height or taller counterparts."From difficulty reaching the pedals, to an inability to see over the steering wheel, driving can create big problems for petite drivers," says Bob Brown, founder of Sensible Solutions auto accessories and an expert on shorter drivers. Brown founded his company after years of watching his petite wife's driving struggles. "Comfort while driving is a key part of safe driving, especially for shorter drivers."The majority of auto makers design cars to accommodate people of average height -- 5 feet 8 inches in the United States.
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