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The Beacon Bulletin
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Coming Up Next Month
Get the scoop on summer activities at the Union Parish Library. Summer Reading each Tuesday at 10:00 and Thursday Theatre each Thursday from 2:00-4:00. The Teen Beach B.U.M.S. reading challenge offers free books to teens who accept the dare to read. Drama Warehouse for Teens begins July 21-August 15 each Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-4:00.
Drama Warehouse Auditions
A Drama Warehouse will be held during August 2008 for Teens sponsored by the North Central Louisiana Arts Council (NCLAC). The Union Parish Library is now accepting audition applications for the program. Complete the attached form and return to the library no later than May 1, 2008. Click Here
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On the Calendar:  Monday, 11/24/2008
FINE FREE DAYS: In honor of Thanksgiving, The Union Parish Library invites patrons to return any overdue books during fine-free days. If books are returned, fines on those books (only) will be waived as our way of saying "thank-you" to our patrons. Calendar

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Ambush! Mississippi mom gets NYC style

US Weekly contributor Jill Martin and hairstylist Louis Licari make over two women one who says she wants to wow her friends with a "New York look" and another who wants to surprise her husband.

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:59:57 GMT
Model Kurkova voted 'World's Sexiest Woman'

Nov. 21: Victoria's Secret model Karolina Kurkova beats out Angelina Jolie for the title of "World's Sexiest Woman." Msnbc.com's Dara Brown reports.(msnbc.com)Lingerie model Karolina Kurkova has been voted the world's sexiest woman by E! entertainment television, beating sultry actresses Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson for the honor.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:19:21 GMT
Slide show: Images: Celebrity cougar couples

Even though they're separated by years (decades in some cases), these celebrity twosomes are living proof that age is only a number.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:19:21 GMT
Got man boobs? Boy bras are a hit in Japan

Since launching two weeks ago on Rakuten, a major Japanese web shopping mall, the Wishroom shop has sold over 300 men's bras for 2,800 yen ($30) each. The shop also stocks men's panties, as well as lingerie for women.Who said bras are only for women? A Japanese online lingerie retailer is selling bras for cross-dressing men and they've quickly become one of its most popular items.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:29:20 GMT
Alex Cross back to solve slew of killings

Nov. 21: TODAYs Al Roker talks to best-selling author James Patterson about his 14th novel featuring Detective Alex Cross, Cross Country.(Today Show)In best-selling author James Patterson's latest book, "Cross Country," Detective Cross is called to the worst murder scene he has encountered in all his years on the force. An excerpt.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:32:09 GMT
Tips for a healthy Turkey Day feast

The humble gathering the Pilgrims experienced in 1621 has morphed into a feast of decadent caloric proportions. In response, Epicurious presents tips and recipes for a healthy Thanksgiving meal.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:27:40 GMT
Complement your feast with biscuits

It's the perfect breakfast, hors d'oeuvre or complement to your Thanksgiving meal. Callie White and Carrie Morey, the mother-daughter team behind Callie's Charleston Biscuits, explain how to make Callie's Charleston cheese biscuits.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:36:22 GMT
Denis Leary: Jesus would guest on Oprah

Nov. 20: Comedian Denis Leary chats with the TODAY hosts about his new book, "Why We Suck."(Today Show)I really do think if Jesus came back, hed be on Oprah for an hour-long special, comic Denis Leary said, referring to a chapter in his new book written from Jesus point of view. He also defended a controversial passage about autism that he says has been taken out of context.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:29:23 GMT
Just dating him in the meantime? Dont!

Dating in the meantime is based on the belief that time is infinite. But in reality, in the meantime is wasted time, which means missed opportunities for true love.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:38:47 GMT
Top 5 turkey-friendly wines

Even though it's a bit more flavorful than its cousin chicken, turkey is still a relatively blank canvas when it comes to food matching. In honor of Thanksgiving, Epicurious presents the top turkey-friendly wines.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:29:13 GMT
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