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Year-round use has become the rule. Homeowners have extended their living spaces into "outdoor rooms." Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home, the grill is the heart of the outdoor room, and consumers are not afraid to brave the elements to attain that barbecue flavor.

Grilling suits the fast-paced lifestyle of many American households simply because it's an easy, efficient and tasty alternative to indoor cooking.

Review: Harry Connick, Jr. balances flamboyance and subtlety at ...

Not a lot has changed about Harry Connick Jr. in the 16 years since he crossed over from being another nifty throwback from New Orleans in the jazz world and became something of a highbrow pop superstar. He still combines genuine affection for the classic American songbook, a ham's love of showmanship, a moderate amount of jazz chops, and an enduring passion for the music of his native New Orleans.

He put them together in canny blends back then and still does today, though in between concert tours, he's built a career as an actor, most recently on Broadway in "The Pajama Game" and in numerous movies and television shows.

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Dreamfields Healthy Pasta Now Available at Amazon.com

Find Dreamfields Healthy Pasta in Amazon's Grocery and Gourmet Foods Sections - Dreamfields Pasta, the great tasting pasta that's also good for you, today announced its low carb pasta is now available for purchase at online shopping portal Amazon.com.

With its great al dente texture, Dreamfields Pasta appeals to people with various nutritional lifestyles and taste preferences. Whether you are a low carb dieter, on a low glycemic diet due to diabetes, or simply a trend watcher on the lookout for new health food products, this pasta has proven itself to taste great to everyone who gives it a try.

Tourney benefits child advocacy and adult rape crisis center

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Organizers for the 3rd Annual Children’s Charity Golf Tournament are urging area residents to be a voice for children by becoming involved as a player, hole sponsor or by just making a general donation.

The tournament, which is scheduled on May 7 this year, will take place at Dalhousie, the No. 1 rated golf course in the state.

Tee off times are at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence, a child advocacy center and adult rape crisis center. The agency provides forensic medical care, counseling and advocacy for victims of physical and sexual abuse. The collection of forensic evidence (documentation of injuries and interviews of victims) is critical in helping law enforcement and prosecutors get child abuse perpetrators off the streets.

New manager, county are off to a good start

Fortunately for Freilinger, the marriage is off to a good start because a majority of commissioners seem to be on the same page with their "honey-do" lists.

Guess what? Transportation and the budget are on top of the list for the three commissioners not up for re-election. Assessing the organization and building morale also are right up there.

"I expect him to come in and evaluate the organization to see if it is operating at an efficient level," Commissioner Paul Owen said. "I would like to see a report from him in 90 days with changes we need to make -- or if we are on target and no changes are needed. I'd like to see a total assessment of what's going on. A new person coming in has the flexibility to look at things in a different way. I'm excited about the possibilities.