DayBreak: State College students in Macy's parade
Tune in to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, beginning at 9 a.m. today on NBC, and catch the three co-captains of State College Area High School's Dance Team strutting their stuff.
( 11/28/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Books will grow on you or recipient quickly
Every now and then, a book immediately becomes my new best friend for a while. Recently, I came across not one but two books, both of which became my almost daily gardening companions. I thought I'd share these books with you for two reasons. One, simply because they're invaluable references. And two, because they're great gift ideas.
( 11/28/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Acorn is a labor of love for oak trees
Q. I live in the Mount Vernon (Va.) area, which is well provided with a variety of oaks. I noticed this fall's super crop of acorns has been produced only by white oaks and overcup oaks, not by red, willow or pin oaks. Do you know the reason for this mystery?
( 11/28/2002 03:01 AM EST)

SATURDAY
Girl Scout program: Shaver's Creek Environmental Center is offering an "All about Birds" program to Senior and Cadette Girl Scouts from noon to 4 p.m. at the center, Charter Oak Road, Huntingdon County. Call 863-2000 or e-mail ShaversCreek@outreach.psu.edu.
( 11/28/2002 03:01 AM EST)

Don't think about it and you'll enjoy 'Dinotopia'
Tyrannosaurs are the last to get fed today, munching those creamy-on-the-inside Dinotopians in prime time, after the rest of us have pushed away from the table and called it a feast.
( By Mark Washburn, Knight Ridder Newspapers, 11/28/2002 03:01 AM EST)