Belleville News Democrat: Your life

Wrestling with loss: Finding the kingdom of heaven after hell on Earth

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:25 CST

In February 1976, Tom Janicik brought jubilation to metro-east prep wrestling fans by winning the 119-pound state title for Belleville Township High School West.

Dunst gets order against alleged stalker

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:36 CST

Actress Kirsten Dunst doesn't need Spider-Man — she's got an assistant who recently proved capable of protecting the Hollywood performer.

Medicare drug plan help offered

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:15 CST

A little help is on the way for those who are doing their annual head-scratching over which Medicare prescription drug plan to choose for 2009.

Horoscope

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:10 CST

TUESDAY, DEC. 2

Cooling brain may offer anesthesia protection

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:10 CST

Researchers at Washington University may have come up with a cool way to prevent brain damage in young surgical patients.

Celebrity birthdays

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:10 CST

Singer Britney Spears is 27.

Tina Fey's husband talks about her facial scar

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:20 CST

Tina Fey's husband is talking about something the "30 Rock" actress would rather not discuss: the scar on her left cheek.

191 endure 9 frustrating hours stuck on LA tarmac

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:55 CST

Nearly 200 passengers on a flight from El Salvador landed Monday in Los Angeles after spending nine hours aboard a grounded plane at a smaller airport as the airline and customs officials tried to work through apparent confusion.

How to do things: How to string outdoor Christmas lights

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:28 CST

Say you haven't put Christmas lights up in 20 years (or come to think of it, ever). Say you have a kid now and the importance of holiday traditions has suddenly dawned on you. Say it's mid-December. Say your husband is Jewish. This was my position a few years ago when I realized that if Christmas lights were going to be a part of our holiday tradition, it was up to me. Here are a few things I learned about stringing lights the hard way.

France's first lady wants to help fight AIDS

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:43 CST

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy says she wants to divert media attention surrounding her marriage to French President Nicolas Sarkozy to a worthy cause - by becoming a goodwill ambassador for the fight against AIDS.

Online retailers seek a slice of sales with Cyber Monday deals

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:00 CST

Cyber Monday is no Black Friday - at least not yet.

David Archuleta chasing his dream even faster than before 'Idol'

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:57 CST

On last season's "American Idol," David Archuleta's version of "Imagine" earned him the title of "the one to beat" early on. He never once placed in the bottom three. In the end, David ended up losing the crown to another David -- David Cook -- but he still got a chance to pursue his pop star dreams with a record deal on 19 Recordings/Jive Records.

UK mother loses suit against daughter over book

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:11 CST

A British mother lost a libel suit Monday against the daughter who claimed in a book that her childhood had been marred by emotional and physical abuse.

World AIDS Day events set for Monday in East St. Louis, Belleville

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:32 CST

Events are being held today in Belleville and East St. Louis to mark World AIDS Day, an effort to bring attention to the disease.

For black women, Michelle Obama is a new role model

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:28 CST

Michelle Obama inspired Richelle Shaw to be a better mother. The future first lady gave LaTonya Brown hope that she can find a husband. And Tina Sutton recites "We are Michelle Obama" with her 4-year-old daughter every morning.

A dancer's treasures: Exhibit chronicles Katherine Dunham's colorful career

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:04 CST

'I see Santa everywhere': Glenn McCoy's new Christmas book

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:04 CST

Not only does he know when kids are asleep and wide awake, but Old St. Nick just might be hiding in disguise.

The Cupcake Co: Partners bake and sell inside Belleville florist shop

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:05 CST

What if the back storage room at Grimm & Gorly floral shop became a kitchen?

Madonna, Alex Rodriguez together — in the same city, anyway

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:19 CST

Alex Rodriguez and Madonna were together - in the same city, anyway.

'Four Christmases' gobbles up $31.7M in debut

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:12 CST

Thanksgiving weekend movie crowds gobbled up the Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn holiday comedy "Four Christmases," which debuted at No. 1 with $31.7 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

New Jersey tween thrilled to be voice of 'Dora'

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:12 CST

When this 12-year-old talks, millions of preschoolers around the world listen.

Who wants Dad's drugs?

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Q. My father passed away last month. He was taking a wide assortment of medications, and now we have a cupboard full of them. Are there any groups that accept them? It seems a shame to throw them all away, considering how much they cost and all the people who could benefit.

Today in History

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Horoscope

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

MONDAY, DEC. 1

Celebrity birthdays

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Actor-director Woody Allen is 73.

Don't surprise hosts with your new puppy

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Q. We told my brother earlier this summer that we would come to his house for Christmas. He and his wife have been asking us to come for the last two years. It's a long driving trip, though, and we just received a puppy from one of my other brothers for our youngest daughter. What a predicament we have with what to do about taking this puppy with us.

Want a good book? Ask a Belleville librarian

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:01 CST

Belleville children's librarian Carol Kirby looks forward to new books.

Be a Santa: Give a gift to a senior

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:53 CST

It's only natural at Christmas to donate an extra toy or two for children whose families may not be able to afford even life's necessities.

Three from area earn Girl Scout Gold Awards

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:07 CST

Three area Girl Scouts recently earned the highest honor offered in Girl Scouting.

Would you be on Santa's nice or naughty list?

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:15 CST

Here's what a few children and adults decked out in their holiday finest said before a recent performance of Belleville School of Ballet's "The Nutcracker."

Horoscope

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

SUNDAY, NOV. 30

Celebrity birthdays

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Actress Elisha Cuthbert ("24") is 26.

Lessons learned from board games

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:17 CST

Whover said "Life is a game" never played Monopoly with my sister.

Today in History

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:02 CST

Socks out over boots are a kick for an outdoor look

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:15 CST

FOR THE OUTDOOR LOOK, BOOTS, SOCKS ARE A KICK