True faith has a lot to do with looking past differences, a best-selling author said Thursday. Making two speeches in Norwich, Conn., Mitch Albom detailed one-on-one relationships that changed lives immeasurably for the better. Among them was the rekindling of the relationship between Albom and Rabbi Albert Lewis, the New Jersey clergyman Albom first met as a young man. They reconnected when, at 82, Lewis asked the author to give a eulogy at his funeral.

Halloween may be over, but for many the candy lingers: bowls of bite-size candy bars, pumpkin-face suckers, chocolate eyeballs and gummy candies remain, along with bags of candy that were never even opened.

Dog Lady answers questions about Jon and Kate's German shepherds, and whether dirty dogs carry health risks.

The holidays are coming, and we've found a few items that will get you in the shopping mood - without all the pesky traffic.

Microsoft has rolled out a free anti-virus program that could eclipse all of the commercial ones. Microsoft Essentials has been proven in months of beta testing. And guess what. It’s free. There are no expensive upsells and no fees to keep the program current.

Some call it pumice moonwart; and others, grape fern. For those who prefer Latin, it’s Botrychium pumicola. Odds are you’ve never heard of it, and the chances are even greater that you have never seen it (and probably never will).

Weekly religion rail, with a European ruling about religious symbols in public schools, a man who sees Jesus on the side of his truck, getting to know Christian music artist Keith Green, and more.

The "Young Jesus Chronicles," a book of cartoons created by friends, will soon join the publisher of "Dilbert," "Calvin and Hobbes" and "The Far Side." Mark Penta and Spencer Smith, who drew and captioned the book's 60 cartoons about the childhood adventures of the young savior, said they have signed a contract with Andrews McMeel Publishing of Kansas City, Mo., which will release an expanded edition of their book in February.

State governments are increasingly passing laws that require children younger than 8 ride in a car seat or booster seat. But safety experts recommend keeping kids in booster seats even longer – until they’re tall enough to fit correctly in an adult seat belt, usually at 4 feet 9 inches tall and between 8 and 12 years of age.

U.S servicemen and women who suffer facial injuries in combat may be eligible for free reconstructive medical care through a national group of plastic surgeons. About 170 doctors with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery are participating in the new Faces of Honor program, which was launched in October. The program complements the academy's Face to Face program, which began in 1992 and provides free medical care to victims of domestic violence and children overseas who suffer facial deformities.

The recent passing of legendary wrestling manager Captain Lou Albano struck a chord with members of a certain generation. Now in our mid-40s, we were part of the last group of wrestling fans to enjoy the sport before it became corrupted with Vince McMahan’s vulgar vision.

Weekly family rail, with winter pet tips, a review of “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” and more.

Weekly home and garden rail, with items on correctly mounting a flat-screen TV, quick kitchen upgrades, tips on picking a carbon monoxide alarm, and more.

The public is invited to join lecturer Dr. James Duke to learn about medicinal plants, and get an overview of the school's Claude E. Phillips Herbarium.

They are never in the leading role. They're rarely ranked as supporting actors. No, for all their versatility, ornamental gourds are almost always the extras of the fall decorating season. From Halloween to Thanksgiving, they fill in, accent and adorn porch decorations and tabletop centerpieces, pumpkin displays and fall cornucopias.