Smithson ready to step aside (The Wichita Eagle)

Randy Smithson has needed breaks before, two or three weeks away from coaching basketball to clear his mind and find the fire again.

Review of the year: Our critics` choices (Independent)

POP ALBUMS: ANDY GILL

Asbury United hosts `Total Money Makeover Live` Jan. 27 (The Huntsville Times)

Asbury United Methodist Church is offering two courses on financial planning to help people get out of debt, better manage their money and to be a "cheerful giver."

...and I wish one and all a harmonious NEW YEAR (Malta Star)

Harmony as opposed to discord. As we embark on the seventh year in this new millennium I cannot but reflect and share with you on the significance of that fateful digit: Seven.

"I am asking you to ... reach with me for something better" (Town Online)

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Ford`s grace under pressure lifted a nation (Portsmouth Herald)

The death and solemn state funeral of former President Gerald R. Ford brought out a rare burst of grace and dignity in our nation`s capital.

Text of Gov. Deval Patrick`s inauguration speech (The Daily Comet)

We meet today on a singular occasion.