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2,000 Pound Pigs
by Lucie Winborne • An anonymous Middle Eastern prince donated $500,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief in exchange for a 15-minute meeting with actress Kristen Stewart. • The creators of Dragon’s Lair used Playboy magazines to create the princess. • After more than six decades of separation, differences in the language have developed between South and […]
Continue readingAll Pets Go To Heaven
by Barry KuKes Like many pet owners, I believe all pets go to heaven and wait for us until we make our final journey. I also believe there is a special section of heaven just for pets; they are required to enter the pearly gates just like humans, but unlike humans whom St. Peter meets, […]
Continue readingCriminals Still Duping Victims Using Fake Threats
In case anyone has forgotten, it’s still super important to be on the lookout for phone calls made to unsuspecting residents by criminals looking to steal thousands of dollars from you. Recently, April 21, a New Smyrna Beach man reported to us that someone called him pretending to be a law enforcement officer and threatened […]
Continue readingLiving Long Lives In The Blue Zones
by Matilda Charles In several parts of the world there are large populations that regularly live into their 90s and even pass 100 years. They’re called Blue Zones, those parts of the world where seniors live longer, healthier lives. It started as a National Geographic project to look for the secrets to longevity. They were […]
Continue readingHelpful Information After The Death Of An Individual
People often find themselves overwhelmed by the tasks they have to complete when a loved one passes away. Therefore, the below is a list of helpful information to aid during a difficult time: Locate the deceased person’s original Last Will and Testament and/or Trust. Notify Social Security and apply for applicable death benefits. Notify Veteran’s […]
Continue readingWith A Song In My Heart
All of us who sang, found our voices to be a very welcome part of our existence. Some were loud and talkative, some were sweet and melodic. We, and many of our friends were around before radio, tele- vision, or cell phones. We grew up, enjoying a contented pastime of singing with family or friends. […]
Continue readingThe 49th Annual Art In The Park
The 49th Annual Art In The Park is presented by the City of Ormond Beach and Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens. It will be held in Rockefeller Gardens on Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking is available at The Casements and […]
Continue readingThe Right Food Bowl
by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw’s Corner: I hope this advice helps other cat owners. My cat, Ferris, is 13 years old, and while he’s generally healthy, he does have arthritis and is not as energetic as he once was. I noticed a few months ago that he was not finishing his dry food in the […]
Continue readingParrothead?
by Mick Harper Name the debut album of Curiosity Killed The Cat. Who was Tom Dooley (of Kingston Trio 1958 song fame) and what did he do? Name the ’50s artist who wrote and released the song, Island In The Sun. How and when do you know if you are a Parrothead? Name the song […]
Continue readingThe Adventures Of Dog Walking
by Barry KuKes As I have mentioned in the past, my lovely wife is a pet sitter, and thus she walks many dogs regularly. On the other hand, I let the dogs out in the backyard, sit on my rump, and have a cup of coffee while they do their business. However, there are those […]
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