He happens every spring
Johnny Franks, 76, is back in town with his latest song and dance. In a stretch limo he rents by the hour. Story
Word for Word: The specifics of fear
Two advocacy groups for Muslim and Jewish communities released safety manuals to ward off potential threats and attacks in light of the nation's war against Iraq. Both manuals encourage building positive relations between their communities and the police. They also give specific strategies for dealing with bomb threats and other ways to protect their places of worship, schools and homes.
The general's office
Sandbags and camouflage? Not exactly. Thanks to two St. Petersburg interior designers, Gen. Tommy Franks has a stylish portable command center -- complete with leather sofa and silky drapes.
Genealogy: DNA database is as easy as sip, swish, spit
Wouldn't it be grand to waltz into your neighborhood forensics laboratory, give them a swab of your DNA and get an analysis in the mail a few weeks later that confirms you are of Irish and American Indian descent? Such a scenario is not as far-fetched as it seems, according to Ugo Perego. He's the project administrator for the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation in Utah. (See www.smgf.org) One of these days you'll be able to compare your DNA with samples from all over the world, he said in a phone interview. By comparing your DNA with that database, the specifics of your ancestry will be revealed.
