This year, Eugenia Appel's four children unwrapped priceless Christmas gifts. Now adults scattered across the country, each received a DVD from their mother, a native Ukrainian who fled to Austria as a child during World War II and, with her parents, was among the last refugees accepted through Ellis Island.

Why do some people change and others resist? Why do some people embrace the tools in order to make the changes they need to make while other people stay stuck?

Doctors and hospitals who destroy or lose frozen embryos can’t be sued for wrongful death, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

What does it mean to live in a free country? It means individuals are free from coercion to choose the conduct of their lives provided their choices do not diminish the equal rights of fellow citizens.

WASHINGTON - When someone calls Julie Eyerman at work, Brad Mislow may be in the background, commenting on the conversation. And why not? They work together every day, and have for eight years, at a major advertising firm in New York.

June 28, 2004

The Phoenix Suns were on their team bus a few weeks ago when David Robinson's name came up.

Timmy is a cream-colored, long-haired Flame Point Siamese cat about 7 years old. He was rescued at the beginning of this year. Timmy was in horrible shape having an extreme ear infection with mites. A nice lady rescued him from some bad boys that were mistreating Timmy, who was just trying to survive on his own. Timmy is quite a character. He has tons of personality and lots of love to give. Timmy is also very affectionate.

The westbound curb lane of Indian School Road at 78th Street is expected to be closed until about 12:30 p.m. because of a car hitting a pedestrian this morning.

Having a personal relationship with God

Having a personal relationship with God

Dear Mikey,

CINCINNATI - Weekend grocery shopping list:

As the thousands of Sophias and Isabellas and Jacobs and Masons born this past year will learn when they go to pick up their backpacks off the soccer field or sort their duffels in college dorms, their names aren’t as unique as they are.

Q. I did a "vanity" search on pipl.com and was appalled at how much information was available (albeit, some for a fee). There were sites offering to get your info off the Web. Are they legit, and is it possible to get your personal info removed from the Web even if it comes from public records? - B.A.

Data Doctors: Q. I did a “vanity” search on pipl.com and was appalled at how much information was available (albeit, some for a fee). There were sites offering to get your info off the Web. Are they legit, and is it possible to get your personal info removed from the Web even if it comes from public records? — B.A.

Talking is Ian Johnson’s forte. So is running through people, by people, scoring touchdowns, earning national honors, blocking, rebounding from a collapsed lung, smiling, sampling dog food, crocheting clothing and hoarding produce.

Perhaps the most interesting personality on either team is Ohio State receiver Anthony Gonzalez, a philosophy major who earlier this week said college athletes were the most exploited group of people in the United States.

December 22, 2004

Steve Berman remembers the day his daughter almost died. In 1989, as mayor of Gilbert he convinced then-fire provider Rural/Metro Fire Department to teach CPR classes to residents to help prevent pool drownings.