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African-American wineries, ancestry searches are in the spotlight at museum

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:00 EST

Get an education in wine while enjoying a night on the town tonight at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Wines available for sampling include red and white wines from three African American-owned wineries.

Jeanne Phillips: Woman's size shouldn't deter quest for love

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Dear Abby: I'm 32 and a "large girl." I am also intelligent, witty and fun to be around. I make friends wherever I go. The problem is my mother -- who is also big -- keeps telling me that heavy women are not desirable and we must "settle" when it comes to choosing a mate.

Grinch! North Pole irked at end to Santa replies

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Starry-eyed children writing letters to the jolly man at the North Pole this holiday season likely won't get a response from Santa Claus or his helpers. The U.S. Postal Service is dropping a popular national program begun in 1954 in the small Alaska town of North Pole, where volunteers open and respond to thousands of letters addressed to Santa each year.

Make airport security check a breeze

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

On a recent trip to California, I marveled how people still don't understand how to negotiate the airport security process.

Quality clothes make the man

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

When budgets are tight, the last thing a guy wants to spend money on is clothes.

Jeanne Phillips: Guilt mars comfort couple finds as lovers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Dear Abby: Is there anything wrong with having a lover solely for the purpose of sex? He is grieving for his late wife (my best friend), and I am separated from my husband. We're both lonely and have supported each other through our pain. A few weeks ago we decided to become lovers.

Paul Donohue: 'Prolapse' is defined as 'dropping' of organ

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Dear Dr. Donohue: I recently developed a prolapsed bladder. While I know it is not life-threatening, I want to take care of it ASAP. I am 74 and very active. My gynecologist wants me to do Kegel exercises and be fitted with a pessary. He doesn't want to do surgery. I would like the surgery while I am healthy enough to recover in a timely manner and get it over with. Please give me your opinion.

Ex-WCSX DJ sues, says she was harassed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:00 EST

The former co-host of the "JJ and Lynne" morning show on WCSX-FM (94.7) filed a federal lawsuit against the classic rock station's owners Tuesday, alleging she was sexually harassed by her co-host James Johnson.

Latest fashion dolls reflect today's culture

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:42:00 EST

Rapunzel has nothing on Avery, a 10-inch injection-molded mall princess whose flaxen hair cascades to her knees. Rapunzel might also have envied Avery's smart wardrobe and her arsenal of styling tools, from thumb-size lip gloss to a tiny curling iron.

Ellyce Field: Concerts, circus make for a fun family weekend

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:17:00 EST

It's a weekend full of live performances. See tigers, elephants, clowns and aerialists through Sunday in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at The Palace. Or catch Guy Louis at Performance Network on Saturday or Bill Harley at The Ark on Sunday, both in Ann Arbor.