The Daily Journal Life News

Births for Nov. 21

11/21/2009, 10:54 am

Riverside Medical Center
Angelo Ervin Sr. and Tierra Ireland, Kankakee, boy, Mehki Ja’ion, Oct. 9, first child.
Armando Arellano and Elizabeth Robles, Kankakee, girl, Elizabeth Kayle, Oct. 9, third child.
Jason and Colleen McKee, Ashkum, boy, Tanner

Teen briefs for Nov. 21

11/21/2009, 10:52 am

The Kankakee Area Career Center recently announced the students of the first quarter. They are: Richard Perdue, Auto Technology, Beecher High School; Cheyenne Caron, Business Tech and Management, Donovan High School; Elizabeth Counts, Child Development/Playschool, Peotone High School; Alicia Parker,

Dear Abby -- Girl hates mom's 'happy dance'

11/21/2009, 11:02 am

DEAR ABBY: I am an 11-year-old girl who loves going shopping and doing various stuff with my mom. But when we go to the mall or stop for lunch and she hears a song she likes, she'll start singing to

Carolyn Hax -- Boyfriend insensitive to breast cancer

11/21/2009, 11:00 am

Dear Carolyn:

A month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Beyond the obvious fears, I was afraid my new boyfriend's feelings for me would change, what with the impact of chemo and then surgery. We'd been dating only two

Are expedited passports worth it?

11/21/2009, 10:58 am

Q: When my divorce is finalized in December, I will revert to my former name. I am booked on a European cruise for April under my current name and passport number. I realize I cannot apply for a new passport

Reel talk: 'New Moon' is too blue

11/19/2009, 5:09 pm

The Daily Journal Videographer Sean Loftus says 11⁄2 out of 4 stars

With the release of the second installment of the ever-swelling in popularity Twilight series “New Moon,” and Sarah Palin’s new autobiography “Going Rouge,” in the same

The Dish: Johnny Depp wins his 2nd 'Sexiest Man Alive' title

11/19/2009, 11:38 am

Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year's "Sexiest Man Alive" is once again Johnny Depp.

Depp nudged aside Jackman to get the coveted endorsement from People magazine Wednesday. It's the 46-year-old actor's second time as "Sexiest Man Alive." He also won

Best Bites: FroYo Creations opens Friday

11/20/2009, 10:06 am

FroYo Creations will open tomorrow at 509 N. Convent St. in Bourbonnais. Customers will be able to make their own frozen yogurt creations (thus the name), choosing from among six flavors of frozen yogurt and 36 different toppings. The end

Deb Terrill: The best part of Thanksgiving, naturally, is the leftovers

11/19/2009, 10:54 am

There are two things that we usually do the day after Thanksgiving. We shop and we eat leftovers.

Our family usually makes sandwiches with the leftover turkey and we just reheat the stuffing and potatoes in the microwave, slather them

Savvy Senior: Choosing a senior-friendly home phone

11/19/2009, 11:39 am

Dear Savvy Senior,

Where is the best place to find a senior-friendly home telephone with big buttons and amplified sound? My 78-year-old mother has a difficult time hearing over the phone anymore, and her vision isn't so great either. What

God Squad: Does God punish us for bad thoughts

11/19/2009, 11:41 am

Q: I have a question on prayer. It seems obvious that individuals may pray aloud or in private, forming their prayers mentally to be directed to God via their thoughts. If that assumption is valid, isn't it also reasonable that

Harvard Medical: How to lower your cholesterol

11/18/2009, 11:17 am

Q: My cholesterol has been creeping up. I've cut back on eggs and red meat, but are there any foods I can eat more of to lower my cholesterol? I'd like to avoid taking cholesterol-lowering drugs if I can.

Deb Terrill: Choosing, caring for and planting Christmas trees

11/18/2009, 11:16 am

Q: My family has always purchased a white pine Christmas tree because they are so soft and we never had to worry about the kids getting stung by the needles. Now they are harder to find. Is there another soft-needled

Amish Cook: Daughter gives Mom a break

11/18/2009, 11:15 am

Hello. I'm Lovina's oldest daughter, Elizabeth. I have not written the column in a long time, so I decided to give Mom a break and take a turn at it again. I'm 15 years old now and no longer attend

Out and About: Nov. 18

11/18/2009, 9:31 am

This week, Out and About features the Lile Lake dedication at Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno, Snowplow Classic ice skating show, Salvation Army Christmas campaign kickoff, congressional candidates' forum and Nutcracker rehearsal photos.

Garden tips for fall

11/17/2009, 11:05 am

Gardening in the autumn months is a great time to look back on your garden successes, the occasional misstep, and the lessons learned from both.

So, taking advantage of cooler temperatures, you've probably already divided spring- and summer-blooming perennial plants,

The Dish: Judge tosses plagiarism lawsuit against Hasselbeck

11/17/2009, 11:18 am

BOSTON-- A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed a lawsuit accusing television personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism.

A federal lawsuit accused the co-host of ABC's "The View" of lifting content from a book written by self-published Cape Cod author Susan

Pay back your 'sleep debt'

11/17/2009, 11:21 am

You're paying down your credit cards and making smart decisions about your home and auto loans. But are you overlooking the most important kind of "debt," one that you owe yourself to pay off in order to maintain good health?

Kids in the Kitchen: Mixing up a spicy snack

11/17/2009, 10:50 am

Healthy treat for the whole family

Last week, we featured Mieka Putz, of Martinton, preparing flat iron steak and black chili mayonnaise. This week her sister, Bekah Putz, 10, creates a healthy snack from the Kids in the Kitchen

Howard Ludwig: Mistakes, I've made a few

11/17/2009, 11:19 am

It sounds good to say you have no regrets, but it's probably not true.

I wouldn't change any of the big decisions I've made throughout the years; things like going to college, getting married, buying a house and having kids

Club News: Nov. 17

11/17/2009, 11:22 am

Limestone
AM HCE

Members of the Limestone AM HCE met Nov. 4 at the University of Illinois Extension office in Bourbonnais. Hostesses were Joann Trobaugh and Susan Lamb.

The lesson was on reverse mortgages and the timely topic, First

The Dish: 'Hello, Ohio!' (But Boss, we're in Michigan)

11/16/2009, 11:28 am

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Want to get away, Boss?

Bruce Springsteen bellowed "Hello, Ohio!" to his fans at the Palace of Auburn Hills. That's in Michigan.

The 60-year-old rock legend referred to the neighboring state several times Friday night until

How We Met: Pool cues couple to game of love

11/16/2009, 11:33 am

"On Jan. 4, 2005, I received a phone call from my cousin asking me if I would come to Kankakee to celebrate her birthday. I had just gotten off work and I was tired, but I decided that I would

Dear Abby -- Widow's new husband dislikes her ties to old in-laws

11/14/2009, 11:00 am

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married three years. We married later in life. I was divorced, and she had been a widow for eight years.

The problem we're having is she continues to want to spend the

Ignore critical comments, gain upper hand in the workplace

11/14/2009, 11:01 am

Being dispassionate when it comes to critical comments (or rumors) from those around you is a great tool for success and maintaining your dignity. Learn to develop a "what others think of me is none of my business" attitude.

Jill Cataldo -- Read the fine print

11/14/2009, 11:02 am

Last week we discussed how to handle confused cashiers who may try to incorrectly limit our coupon usage in one way or another.

The key to eliminating most cashier confusion is to familiarize yourself with the store's coupon policy, which