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When people in Europe began making decorations for their Christmas trees, many of the decorations were already made from food, including cookies and candy.  Straight, white sticks of sugar candy, called candy canes, became a favorite decoration around the 17th century.

8 year-old Addisen Newman has a smile that could outshine a fully lighted Christmas tree!  During this season of giving, Addisen and her family hope that you'll help her in her fight against a rare cancer called Wilms tumor, a cancer that begins in a child's kidney.  Currently Addisen is in Riley Hospital in Indianapolis with a hard fight and long road ahead of her.  But you can help and have a gr

Well intentioned?  Yes.  Smart move. NOT!  The masses are rising up against the misstep that took place in Canton, Ohio's local Wal-Mart.  Bins were placed inside the store with a sign that read, "Please donate food items here so Associates in need can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner."  "Boom!"  The metaphorical land mine exploded.

A month ago I wrote a blog about the name change coming for the street running from N. Main St. into Garvin Park.  Bosse Field's official address changes, too.  Bosse Field is now located at 23 Don Mattingly Way.  That was the number on Don's New York Yankees uniform.  Additionally, Garvin Park's address is now 45 Don Mattingly Way.  This Saturday, Don Mattingly himself will be in Evansville for t

Go to this restaurant in Los Angeles without knowing what's inside and you may get flushed - in the face!  The Magic Restroom restaurant is a place you go only if you know what to expect to sit on - toilets!  It's America's first toilet-themed eatery.  No, I'm not kidding.

If you like to be a thrifty shopper, then you may not want to purchase your trick or treating candy just yet.  Wait until it's closer to Halloween because the closer the holiday gets, the more candy bargains you'll find.  That's just one tip for saving money when it's time for the ghosts and goblins to come calling on your doorstep.  Here are some more tips:

The street running from N. Main St. into Garvin Park now has a new name, which means that Bosse Field now has a new address!  Yesterday, the parks board resolution declared that Bosse Field's official address is now 23 Don Mattingly Way, which was Don's number on his New York Yankees uniform.

If you see a bunch (zillions!) of people running around Downtown Evansville Sunday afternoon, don't panic!  They aren't aliens from another world seeking human sacrifice, they are simply participating in the 4th Annual Kruckemeyer & Cohn Diamond Dash!

Want a fun family Halloween experience?  Boo at the Zoo, presented by Old National Bank, is the perfect event for you!  Boo at the Zoo begins Friday evening, Oct. 18 at 5-8 p.m. and continues for the same hours, Oct. 19, 20, 25, 26, & 27.  Have fun with candy stations, magician, Don Baggett, giant inflatables, storytelling with the Rivertown Storytellers, games, creatures of the night, the Ten

I don't know if Cesar Millan uses these ideas for his interaction with animals, but they sure make sense to me.  I've even used some of them for interacting with my cat and dogs, and they work.  It's been proven that our pets can help us feel calmer and healthier, so maybe we can do the same for them.  Read these tips and try them out, if you haven't already.  See how they work for you.