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Column of the Day: Consumer Connction
It's the back-to-school scene that every parent dreads.

Parents guide to new movie releases
What it's about: Those villain-vanquishing kids, Carmen and Juni, battle a Toymaker who has invented a video game that promises to enslave the world's kids.

Neighbors: News, notes from Lincolnville ...
The seventh annual National Night Out Talent Show will be held in the Plaza de la Constitucion on Aug. 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are separate categories for youth under 18 and adults in individual or group dance and singing competition.

Neighbors: News, notes from North Beaches ...
We have lived in Vilano Beach for 31 years and most of those 31 years we have driven past the Coastal Highway mailbox which read "Arthur L. Campbell, Architect."

Raiding theaters tonight, Lara Croft takes over
Once again, Angelina Jolie is all dolled up with plenty of places to go as adventurer Lara Croft.

New studio, Art on the Go, to hold grand opening
Art on the Go in St. Augustine Beach will have a grand opening from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 30.

Out & about
95 Cordova, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine, 827-1888: Today from 8 to 11:30 p.m., Greg Little will play evi and trumpet with Chris Rottmayer on piano. Saturday from 8 to 11:30 p.m., Scott Wilson will play evi and trumpet with Chris Rottmayer on piano.

In the pursuit of a smart and easy-to-read book
Alice Thrift is smart about almost everything. She graduated from Harvard Medical School second in her class. She knows how to find a convenient apartment, what to wear to a dinner party in the suburbs, how to get a chest tube into a patient's pleural cavity on the first try.

The game's not over yet for Spy Kids
Say this for Robert Rodriguez: Three "Spy Kids" movies, and he held five job titles on them -- writer, director, cinematographer, editor and composer -- and yet his imagination never failed him.

Book based locally takes mystery, fun to new level
A good book is like a good friend. The association is very special, and if the friend should move away, it's a very sad day, indeed.

People: Chicago police apologize to Ice Cube
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Police Department has apologized for issuing a community alert that described a suspect in a series of sexual assaults as resembling Ice Cube after a television station aired one of the rapper's videos during its evening newscast.

What's playing
British director Danny Boyle brings his brainy nightmare with rampaging zombies running amok in a world that from its fear to its follies looks an awful lot like ours.

The Peter Malick Group features Norah Jones
Now that Norah Jones has become a success story, it's doubtful the singer or her people wanted this early representation to be released.

A look at what's going on with the arts in St. Johns County
57 Treasury: For July, Barbara Perrotti's oil on canvas and raymar and Wendy Tatter's Batik on cotton will be featured.

How to get the wardrobe of a celebrity
Outfitting yourself in free designer duds isn't easy but it's not impossible, either.

Local artist shares his roots with art show at P.A.St.A.
Editor's Note: Some information in this article was obtained from a previous article that ran in The Record.

Raider of the lost heart: Lara Croft remains an iconic enigma
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lara Croft, the ponytailed adventurer with the bombshell figure and short-shorts strapped with 9mm handguns, is too busy for love.

Community Theatre opens new show tonight
Follow the yellow brick road to the St. Augustine Community Theatre's presentation of "The Wizard of Oz."

'Seabiscuit' is off to the movie theaters tonight
Gloriously shot and perfectly cast, "Seabiscuit" comes thundering into theaters, proving all that pre-race hype was justified.

Jazz Society continues Sunday tradition
The St. Augustine Jazz Society continues its traditional jazz jam this Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.

Life in a Nutshell: Jerry Garcia and a ride through the Big Apple
NEW YORK CITY -- My wife and our friend Heidi gave me the kind of look that can only be described as, "Please, God, don't talk to him."

A cult is born: Fans flock to 'The Big Lebowski' festival
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The Real Lebowski lives. And people love him.

A Sizzling Good Time ...
Get out your shovels and your swim trunks for the 4th Annual Summer Sizzler, scheduled to take place around the St. Augustine Beach Pier today through Sunday.

Adrian Legg to play in St. Augustine Beach at Cafe 11
Adrian Legg is looking St. Augustine Beach's way. On July 30, Legg will be performing at Cafe 11.

People: 'Godfather of Soul,' wife call end to marriage
Looks like James Brown wants to make perfectly clear he's on the market. The "Godfather of Soul" has announced his breakup from his wife, Tomi Rea Brown, with a full-page ad in the show-business trade newspaper Variety, reports The Associated Press.

Miniature pavlovas have grape filling
The meringue-based dessert known as the pavlova makes a charming summer sweet. In this version, made in individual servings, lightly glazed grapes flavored with a touch of lemon fill small meringue shells.

Try your hand at Manchego crackers
Manchego Crackers

No stress summer treat: Chicken noodle salad
Some summer recipes are both special enough for entertaining and simple enough for a family dinner. What gives them added appeal for the cook is that they can be so quick and easy to make -- part of the preparation can be done ahead if you wish, and no oven is needed.

Let's all scream for ice cream!
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for a satisfying cool confection to complement these sultry southern summer months. Rich and creamy decadent ice cream or light and frosty sorbets are very popular this time of year.

Thrill of the grill
The Honeyed Pork and Mango Kebabs are a tasty blend of savory, spicy and sweet. The pork is marinated in a mixture of honey, apple juice and hot pepper sauce, then grilled with mango chunks and onions.

A Smooth Finish
Last week we covered several nice cows' milk cheeses featuring England and France. This time, I would like to share information regarding sheep's milk cheeses and focus on the regions of Spain and Italy. There are so many cheeses available in this world and almost every country produces at least two from each of the three major milks (cow, sheep and goat.) I believe this is the best way to pull out a tiny cross-section to introduce some readily available cheeses that you may not have experienced before.

Pasta and veggies a la perfection
Pasta and Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Pine Nuts

Recipe Finder: Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake
Bob Channing of Petaluma, Calif., begins his request for a chocolate sauerkraut cake by saying: "First off, I am not crazy but you may think I am when I ask about this recipe.

Dr. Donohue: Medicines do exist for multiple sclerosis
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have just learned that my favorite cousin has multiple sclerosis. I dread visiting her because I am not sure how I will react if she is confined to a bed or a wheelchair. Why aren't there any medicines for this disease? -- V.D.

Dr. Donohue: Walking pneumonia is a confusing diagnosis
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I recently saw my doctor for a cough that would not stop. He told me I had walking pneumonia but did not need any antibiotics. Please explain what walking pneumonia means. -- V.R.

Forget something? Of course you did, but help is on the way
After failing him maddeningly several years ago when he tried to remember a bit of trivia, it soon yielded a captivating and potentially lucrative idea--forgetfulness paving the way to invention.

Three U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq insurgency
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades killed three American soldiers Thursday from the 101st Airborne -- the division that carried out the deadly assault on Saddam Hussein's sons -- another sign insurgents are intent on driving U.S. troops from Iraq.

Saddam's sons' death photos released
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The United States released grisly photos Thursday to convince Iraqis that Saddam Hussein's sons were dead and to weaken support for an anti-American insurgency. But some Iraqis saw the pictures of the bloodied, bearded men as a ruse.

Del Rio makes a house call
Jacksonville head football coach Jack Del Rio is hoping to turn Alltel Stadium into a house of horrors this season for Jaguar opponents.

Gunshots fired inside New York's city hall
NEW YORK -- A gunman who managed to bring a weapon into City Hall opened fire inside City Council chambers Wednesday afternoon, killing a councilman who crusaded against urban violence. A plainclothes police officer shot and killed the assailant, police sources said.

Report details 1998 gov't intercept involving Sept. 11 hijackers-to-be
WASHINGTON -- The government intercepted conversations by early 1999 indicating that two Sept. 11 hijackers-to-be were connected to a suspected al-Qaida facility in the Middle East, but the National Security Agency did not pass on the information to other agencies, a congressional report on intelligence failures says.

Proposal to let consumers import prescription drugs draws lobbying
WASHINGTON -- With high-dollar advertising and personal visits to lawmakers' districts, drug industry lobbyists are making a last-ditch effort to convince consumers and Congress that a plan to allow foreign drugs into the United States would harm their health.

Vandals strike along beaches,leave it trashed
For the second time this month, vandals have struck the south beaches.

The dangers of police pursuit
A cloud of smoke burst out of the corner of Michael Lane's eye as he drove his wife Michelle and 1-year-old daughter from their home in a neighborhood off U.S. 1, just north of the St. Augustine city limits.

New drug benefit for some vets
About 300 St. Johns County military veterans could benefit from a new prescription drug program first proposed by U.S. Rep. John Mica earlier this year.

Palm Valley boat ramp reopens with improvements
The Palm Valley Boat Ramp reopened Wednesday. It was widened from 12 feet, 8 inches to 15 feet, 7 inches, and the slope was reduced from 25 degrees to 16 degrees.

Coalition commander defends killings of Saddam's sons; some critics ask why they weren't taken alive
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- By killing Odai and Qusai Hussein instead of capturing them, U.S. forces lost a chance to expose the inner workings of Saddam's regime, provide clues to the dictator's whereabouts and yield intelligence on anti-American guerrilla operations.

Committee gets first look at VIC garage
A Tampa parking consultant released conceptual drawings Tuesday that illustrate the many decisions required in planning a parking garage in St. Augustine.

Officials cool to idea of pools at schools
A proposal to build four swimming pools at area schools fell on the budget-minded ears of local elected officials Wednesday who largely believe that there isn't enough money.

Targets in Internet music-sharing subpoenas not just kids
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Move over, college kids. Grandparents and roommates may be the first ones to pay for downloading songs on the Internet.

Welcome home troops rally to be held Sunday
A welcome-home troops rally is planned for this Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

Police Report: Man charged with battery, assault, grand theft auto
Man charged with battery, assault, then grand theft auto: A man charged with aggravated domestic battery and aggravated assault after pushing his wife and waving a knife at his family was taken into custody by the St. Augustine Beach Police Department Wednesday night, according to Detective T.L. Prescott.

Robert Chase, 81, food writer, well-known in community, dies
Robert Willard Chase, 81, known to many in the Nation's Oldest City for his culinary achievements, died July 23, 2003, at Flagler Hospital.

For the Record
The Florida Department of Transportation will close State Road 206 at the railroad crossing in southern St. Johns County from July 29 to Aug. 1 to make repairs to the crossing.

For The Record
The portion of Madeore Street between the railroad tracks and South Woodland Street will be closed today through Aug. 1 during daylight hours, according to the St. Johns County public affairs office.

Police Report: Police continue search for man who robbed bank
The man is described as white, standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall, about 185 pounds, in his mid-to-late 30s, police said. He was wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt with a logo on the back, light blue sweat pants and a white ball cap.

Commission discusses uses for Hastings Elem. building
St. Johns County wants to use the Hastings Elementary School building for health and social services, recreation programs, storage, emergency operations and other programs.

Saddam's sons' death photos released
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The United States released grisly photos Thursday to convince Iraqis that Saddam Hussein's sons were dead and to weaken support for an anti-American insurgency. But some Iraqis saw the pictures of the bloodied, bearded men as a ruse.

Lottie Elizabeth Pacetti
Lottie Elizabeth Pacetti, 86 of St. Augustine, died July 23, 2003 at Flagler Hospital. She was a lifelong native of St. Augustine and she was Co-Owner Becky's Alterations. She was a member of San Sebastian Catholic Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Tillman J. Pacetti.

Brian Allen Vickers
Brian Allen Vickers, 56, of Newton, Mass., died July 21, 2003, in Boardman, Ohio while visiting. He was a graduate of Fletcher High School, Jacksonville, and he attended Northeastern University in Berlington, Mass. Earlier in life he worked for Wilworth & Sons and Dillion & Sons Funeral Homes, both in the Greater Boston area. He worked as a telemarketing supervisor for many years at Eastern Advertising where he worked on charity events such as the Kidney Foundation and the Diabetes Association. He worked for A&A Limousine Carriers for the past 18 years until the present. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred A. "Curly" Vickers.

Zachary Walter Daniel
Zachary Walter Daniel, infant, of St. Augustine, died July 21, 2003, at Flagler Hospital.

Roy Underwood
Roy Underwood, 86, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Tuesday, July 22, 2003 in Jacksonville. He worked as a civil service electrician for over 20 years and then retierd to St. Augustine some 20 years ago. Mr. Underwood was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in St. Augustine and served his country in the Navy in World War II. He was an avid carpenter and woodworker.

Perspective: Who's rich? Part II
Someone once pointed out that there are at least 50 colleges that claim to be among the top 25 colleges in the country. There is a similar congestion among the 400 "richest" Americans, as shown in data recently released by the Internal Revenue Service.

Going on the record about anonymous sources
I can think of no common journalistic shortcoming that is more threatening to media credibility than the over-reliance on unnamed sources. Polls consistently show that people object to -- and are skeptical of -- these "sources said" stories. Almost invariably, they say, they assume that any quote without a name attached to it was made up by the reporter.

Letter: Clean up the beach
Editor: Yesterday I arrive home from work to ask my wife how the day at the beach went with our two kids (2 1/2 and 1 years old). She immediately replied the kids had fun, but I was running so much trying to keep things away from them. Asking her what things, she replied, "The trash and fireworks from the fourth." She said that she has not seen it this bad in the 20 years she has lived here. Claims it did not even look like someone tried to cleanup.

Letter: Many retirees struggle
Editor: In response to Mr. Gotshall Jr., who, in his letter of July 1, opposes a Medicare drug benefit, I don't doubt that his facts are thoroughly researched, but, unfortunately, he has not considered the details within those facts.

Perspective: The buck stops there: Bush shifts the blame
When George W. Bush ran for president, one of his big selling points was responsibility. Americans were tired of Bill Clinton's fudges and legalisms.

Perspective: Tilting at Windmills in Iraq
One day, this Iraq War will be thought of as the Intellectuals' War. That is, it was a war conceived of by people who possessed more books than common sense, let alone actual military experience.

St. Augustine still pretty traditional when it comes to that final send off
When it comes to a final resting place, people in the St. Augustine area remain pretty traditional in their choices.

Right name for the right job
DALLAS -- In the Catholic Church, prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance are cardinal virtues, but there's only one cardinal sin.

With many recent scandals, more scrutiny of clerical culture
DALLAS -- New Mexico Archbishop Michael Sheehan partially blames the Catholic clerical culture for his being buffaloed by the Dallas Diocese's most notorious pedophile priest.

Go with the Flow
After overcoming a challenging past, members of a north St. Augustine church are embracing the Grace of God and their changing community.

Ministry promotes random kindness
MILWAUKEE -- In Green Bay, Wis., motorists were surprised when members of Pilgrim Lutheran Church approached them at a gas station and offered to "buy down" their purchase that day so that the gasoline would cost only 99 cents a gallon.

Local religion briefs
Services at the Congregation Sons of Israel begin at 7:30 p.m. today at the synagogue, Cordova Street, with Rabbi Samuel Cywiak officiating. An oneg shabbat follows. Saturday at 9 a.m. regular services are held, and luncheon follows hosted by Martin Broudy.

Area churches invited to join in Aug. 23 benefit
Family Worship Center will strive to "Give Kids the World," next month, and area churches are invited to join in the project.

First a good life, then a fitting end
Jeweler David D'Aquin knows that he will be stone dead someday. The idea tickles him. At least the "stone" part.

Worshipers comparison shopping before deciding on church home
Do you live inside organized religion or outside? Lord knows, millions of Americans are outside the bounds of congregational life these days. Or, as Carmen Renee Berry would say, a zillion gazillion of us are.

National briefs
CHAMA, N.M. (AP) -- The family of former Chama Councilman Ben Martinez is suing a Roman Catholic priest and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe over the sermon at Martinez' funeral.

Column: Ferdinand's demise shows lack of respect
Some people just don't know how to treat a champion. No, I'm not talking about the speed at which the NBA title-winning San Antonio Spurs are being swept aside by sports fans and free agents in favor of the new Fab Four in L.A.

Whaley shoots 75 at GHO
CROMWELL, Conn. -- Jay Haas and Peter Jacobsen shot 7-under 63s Thursday to share the first-round lead of the Greater Hartford Open, while Suzy Whaley birdied the final hole to cap a 75 that stole the attention at the PGA Tour event.

Florida Skimboarding Pro-Am returns
The Florida Skimboarding Pro-Am returns to Vilano Beach for the 10th installment that begins today. Weather permitting, the event will feature preliminary action around 5 p.m. just outside the Vilano boat ramp.

Del Rio makes a house call
Jacksonville head football coach Jack Del Rio is hoping to turn Alltel Stadium into a house of horrors this season for Jaguar opponents.

Bryant's accuser hospitalized last winter in mental health case
EAGLE, Colo. -- Scrutiny of Kobe Bryant's accuser intensified Thursday as authorities said she had been hospitalized as a "danger to herself" four months before the alleged sexual assault.

Kobe Bryant's defense team well-regarded, familiar with high-profile cases
DENVER -- Kobe Bryant's legal dream team consists of two low-profile attorneys with a client list ranging from JonBenet Ramsey's father to retired Avalanche goalie Patrick Roy and writer Hunter S. Thompson.

St. Augustine 3v3 Soccer Challenge to start Saturday
The second annual St. Augustine 3v3 Soccer Challenge begins Saturday and features several local teams.

Drivers want full-time, traveling safety crews; NASCAR says no
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- With flames engulfing them, Bobby Labonte and Ryan Newman had to keep calm while scrambling out of their fiery race cars.

Indiana's Miller goes to Kings in three-team swap
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento Kings couldn't sit still while the rest of the Western Conference's elite teams got better, and the Indiana Pacers didn't want to let All-Star center Brad Miller leave town for nothing.

Tyler Hamilton gets his first stage win on Tour de France
BAYONNE, France -- Riding with the pain of a broken collarbone, veteran American racer Tyler Hamilton won his first ever stage in the Tour de France on Wednesday after a brave solo breakaway effort.

Gruden: I will dance in jockstrap if Bucs win again
LAKE BUENA VISTA -- If his dream comes true, master motivator Jon Gruden may feel a real draft come late January.

Big East has little time to regroup to maintain status as a major player in football
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Fresh off two defections that shattered the conference, the Big East has little time to regroup if it wants to maintain its status as a major player in college football.

Dolphins sign four draft picks
DAVIE -- The Miami Dolphins signed four draft choices on Thursday, including second-round pick Eddie Moore, the team's top choice in April's draft.

Fishing: Local reefs are holding a ton of bait
How odd it seemed to look out over the ocean from the Reef's parking lot, and not see more than a handful of boats at the height of the Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament.

Watson outduels Nicklaus, ties Kite for Senior British lead
TURNBERRY, Scotland -- Tom Watson won his rematch with Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry links, but couldn't shake Tom Kite.

Golfer Whaley earned her way into the GHO
Tough break in the case of missing Baylor men's basketball player Patrick Dennehy, who is presumed murdered.

Armstrong keeps overall lead; Knaven wins stage
BORDEAUX, France -- Saving himself and his overall lead for their great battle to come, Lance Armstrong finished grouped with archrival Jan Ullrich in the Tour de France's pancake-flat 17th stage Thursday, their focus on an expected race-deciding time trial.

Falcons ready to go camping
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- As players begin reporting to training camp today, Dan Reeves will welcome his most talented Atlanta roster since the Falcons hired him as head coach in 1997.

Yankees fall to Orioles 5-3; Braves beat Marlins
NEW YORK -- Baltimore sent Roger Clemens to his quickest exit in a year, with Jeff Conine and B.J. Surhoff hitting early home runs to back Sidney Ponson and lead the Orioles over the New York Yankees 5-3 Thursday.

Dolphins begin camp with high expectations
DAVIE -- Another dismal December left Miami Dolphins coach Dave Wannstedt with a long offseason to contemplate his team's latest collapse, and he sought solace from the usual sources, including predecessors Jimmy Johnson and Don Shula.

Garnett, Wolves excited about new roster
MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Garnett is getting his wish: a better supporting cast.

Bush signs elections bill, runoff again eliminated for 2004
TALLAHASSEE (AP) -- Gov. Jeb Bush signed an elections bill Thursday that puts Florida in line to receive millions of federal dollars to update antiquated voting equipment and suspends the state's traditional primary runoff for 2004.

Cubans said they thought their floating truck plan wouldn't fail
HAVANA (AP) -- The Cubans who converted a 1951 Chevy pickup into a boat and got within 40 miles of Florida said Thursday they were sure that the audacity of their act would guarantee entry into the United States.

Petition seeks to give voters their say over developments
JACKSONVILLE -- Ross Burnaman and Lesley Blackner are fed up. Fed up with crowded highways. Fed up with crowded schools. Fed up with the lack of green space. Fed up with water shortages. Fed up with uncontrolled development and the state's growth management plans.

Duval County teacher wins Florida Teacher of the Year award
ORLANDO (AP) -- A Jacksonville special education teacher and literacy coach for kindergarten and first grade students was selected Tuesday night as the 2004 Florida Teacher of the Year.

Jackpot rolls over
TALLAHASSEE (AP) -- No ticket matched all six Florida Lotto numbers to win a jackpot of $60 million, lottery officials said Thursday.

State increases shelter space, still doesn't have enough
TALLAHASSEE (AP) -- Florida has greatly increased the number of hurricane shelter spaces, but still doesn't have as many as might be needed in the case of the biggest, worst-case-scenario storms, state officials said Thursday.

Universities projected to grow by 36 percent in 10 years
ORLANDO (AP) -- The number of full-time students in Florida's university system is projected to increase by 36 percent over the next 10 years, the state's chancellor of colleges and universities said Wednesday.

Liberia's cease-fire shatters as rebels take key crossing
MONROVIA, Liberia -- Liberian rebels Wednesday shattered a day-old pledge to cease fire, lobbing mortars at neighborhoods crowded with refugees and briefly capturing a key bridge in the war-ruined capital -- a city running desperately short of food and water.

Tehran announces that it is holding senior al-Qaida operatives
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran announced Wednesday it was holding senior members of the al-Qaida terror network and will hunt down any others on its soil, while the United States demanded it turn over any prisoners to face justice.

Soldiers didn't know they were fighting Saddam's sons until they were dead
MOSUL, Iraq -- It was 10 a.m. when the four Humvees pulled up outside the handsome villa on Shalalat Street and disgorged a party of U.S. soldiers. Over a bullhorn, they told the occupants to come out with their hands up.
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