Get neat things cheap at Thrift Ave. – Tulsa World
A Dooney & Bourke handbag at a department store could easily fetch $200 or more. But at Thrift Avenue, a brown leather one is just $10. “If you’re a good shopper, you can really find some great things,” said Clydella Hentschel as she weaved her way

Obama, Rev. King inspire local residents – Patriot Ledger
Kathy Talbot remembers watching the civil rights movement on television as a junior in high school and thinking this would never change in my lifetime. So for Talbot, seeing Barack Obama sworn in today, about 40 years later, as the first black

Foreclosure assistance available to Vermonters – Burlington Free Press
A decision by the Vermont State Supreme Court will allow Vermonters facing foreclosure to have free foreclosure prevention assistance. Vermont homeowners entering foreclosure will receive a notice that contains contact information for nonprofit

History of social evolution relies on dirty work of archaeologists – Columbus Dispatch
As we commemorate the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s theory of biological evolution this year, it’s appropriate to consider how archaeology is contributing to a better understanding of social evolution. University of Michigan archaeologist

Spags credits success to Giants – Newsday
Spags’ recipe for success in St. Louis? A dash of Giants and a pinch of Eagles . Introduced as the new coach of the Rams yesterday, former Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo seemed to speak more about his two previous employers than his