Dallas police, who 45 years ago escorted a young, white, charismatic Democratic president from Love Field to his death in Dealey Plaza, had this Wednesday morning shut down the entire five-lane Interstate 35 highway for the half-hour journey to the Reunion Arena, a former sports stadium.

J. Pinkley

A jaunt to Nicollet Mall one chilly afternoon proved fruitful as we hunted down winter-hat styles for men. Watch the slide show at startribune.com/slideshows.
Jan 25, 2008 Slide show: Practical and stylin' winter hats
Withering Glance chatted with wearers of stylish and practical men's winter hats on a recent visit to Nicollet Mall.
Jan 25, 2008 Video: Ice carving off to a chilly start
Despite facing temperatures below zero, the hearty ice carvers started at 9 a.m. today and planned to work through 48 hours to finish their masterpieces in St. Paul's Rice Park.
Jan 24, 2008 .

Election brief: PKR eyes 14 Pahang seats

KUANTAN: Parti Keadilan Rakyat will contest in four parliamentary seats and 10 state constituencies.

Who is responsible for the tax rise?

Mr Layland is my local councillor and I can confirm that he works very hard for his constituents. ... and before you shoot off at the mouth , perhaps you might like to find out just what the actual vote he abstained on was, as I think you'll find that it is not as your Nu-Labour colleagues are perpetuating, that's what I did. Whilst we are on about abstaining:- How about Pat Agar's (Nu-Labour) recent abstention on a vote that affects those in her Nunnery Ward directly. How about the whole County Council Labour group abstaining on the council tax vote at County Hall. Care to criticise your now your own Nu-Labour clan would you. Nu_Labour, grubby liars, cheaters and masters of the smoke and mirrors. .

Rose blooms again in Waterhouse

MICHAEL Rose has fond memories of growing up in Waterhouse, the second child of a 'litter' born to working-class parents. It's where he started a career that has made him one of roots-reggae's acclaimed singers.

Last year, the 50-year-old Rose went back to his hometown to work with producers Lloyd 'John John' James and DeMarco at the famed King Jammys studio. The result is the soon-to-be-released album, Michael Rose Returns to Kingston 11.

Already, the collaboration has borne fruit with the song Shootout (featuring Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley) becoming a popular club and radio hit. It is the first time in almost 20 years that Rose has made local charts.

"This jus' show people sey things still can gwaan wid the elders. Look pon Sly and Robbie, dem a elders and still a mek some great beats," Rose told The Gleaner last week.

Turn bath time into spa experience

The citric acid in the lemons will help fight bacteria and balance oil production. And yes, they will make your bath be filled with a wonderful aroma as well as being therapeutic," she explains.

Jacobs pours citrus massage oil straight into the bath to soften skin -- wearing her hair piled on top of her head -- and a mud mask on her face. The heat coming from the bath helps the mask get deeper into the skin, she says.

Kinnaird, meanwhile, also multitasks in the bath, putting a deep conditioner on her hair, showering to rinse her hair after the soak.

Jacobs also encourages a post-bath cool rinse because while it's good for skin to detox in warm water you will want to close the pores afterward and cool water will do that. And, she says, you must lather in moisturizer after you've gently toweled off.