THREE competing travel companies give us their best deals for a white Christmas holiday.

They don't send birthday or Christmas cards, but every now and then, the mayor hears that he has a new relative.

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According to ancient Mayan prognosticators our world should be coming to an end sometime around Christmas.  If you?re sitting in Greece or JP Morgan?s bond-lending group, the end might seem like it?s already here. And off the Peruvian coast, wildlife is literally dropping from the sky.  With global stocks plummeting on any type of news, it?s beginning to feel like the Mayan meteor strike is ...

FROM Jurassic wildlife to superb snorkelling and spectacular scenery, Christmas Island has a lot to offer nature-lovers.

An assault of any kind — whether it’s physical or not — can be traumatizing. “You don’t need to have suffered any cuts or scratches,” said Dr. Ronald Pearse, “but any kind of assault affects your sense of safety and trust.”

A casting notice for a fall production of the show has gone out, but where or when it will open has yet to be determined.

When I think about shopping for big events, sometimes things can get overwhelming. Birthdays, Christmas, and other holidays can mean spending a lot of money that I may or may not have. We live on a pretty tight budget in my household, so I like to plan ahead for events like these. My favorite option when trying to handle things like this is layaway.

Maumelle Animal Shelter officials and volunteers are urging residents this year to consider giving a dog or cat as a Christmas present.

True or false? Bad eggs float. Coffee is best stored in the freezer. Steaks should only be flipped once.