May 16, 2000

[Photos: Theresa Blackwell]
When birds and people flock together, as they do on bay area beaches, the birds lose. Wildlife lovers hope to protect plovers, oystercatchers and other birds on the edge. Story
'The one I always come to'
Every year, the Area Agency on Aging sponsors a "My Favorite Older Person" essay contest, inviting Pinellas County fifth-graders to describe their relationship with an elderly person. |
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Back off, AARP! I've got 39.208 years left
The association's national convention begins today in Orlando and runs through Thursday. It is safe to assume that a certain individual who qualifies for membership will not be making the trip.
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The good news about the news
Shortly before he left Tampa Bay to produce NBC's Early Today show last year, former WFTS-Ch. 28 news director Steve Majors developed a quickie greeting whenever I called for information on a story. [Eric Deggans column]
NBC banks on youth for fall lineup
Aiming to solidify its inconsistent Must-See TV franchise, NBC will move the Emmy-winning comedy Frasier to Tuesday nights this fall, signalling a shift toward youthful promise over proven quality.
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