State has had some interesting fugitives (Asbury Park Press)
U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie brushed aside questions Thursday about whether indicted state Sen. Wayne R. Bryant, D-Camden, might not return from vacation in Mexico.
Cape scuba diving ban proposed (iafrica.com)
In a further effort to protect South Africa's fast-diminishing perlemoen (abalone) stocks, Environment Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has imposed a ban on scuba diving and snorkelling in certain areas along the Cape coast.
Scuba diving instructor credited with saving boy (Boston Globe)
A scuba diver is being credited with saving the life of a 15-year-old boy who had jumped into Lake Champlain after being taunted by friends and sunk to the bottom in 20 feet of water.
Beth Lapides: 11 Things to Do If You Are Nervous About Going Onstage (
People say they fear public speaking more than death, although they rarely say it in public! Fears fall into two categories. The ones you can ignore and the ones you can't. Like I have a fear of scuba diving. And you know what I intend to do about it? Never go scuba diving or give my fear of scuba diving a second thought! But I'm also afraid of not fitting in sometimes. And what do I ...
December Calendar (The Springfield News-Leader)
Santa visits Battlefield Mall, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 24. Free. Call 883-4111.