Jun 13, 2011 | The Big Picture
We love allegories.A The Wizard of Oz was, many believed, an allegory of the political and economic times of the 1890s.A The "Yellow Brick Road" represented the gold standard , and the silver slippers the Silverite sixteen to one silver ratio .A A Many of the characters in the movie supposedly resembled actual political personalities of the 1890s.A ...
El Paso's border toll collectors have helped find at least two lost Alzheimer's patients
Gladys Guzman works a toll booth at the Zaragoza International Bridge. Guzman leads a team of toll collectors who recently helped identify two elderly people with Alzheimer's and stopped them from crossing into Mexico.
Thursday Watch List: Decision a 10
Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and rub cold Coke cans against your forehead until this heat wave either passes by or finally brings your life to a merciful conclusion.
Marcus High School student Craig Lutz placed third in the event. The Marcus High School Orchestra won several top awards at the recent Heritage Festival in San Francisco.
Dog About Town: Celebrating Valentine's and more fun this weekend
Looking for someplace to take your furry valentine this weekend? Here are some options: FILE B.K. Foxy Paws is celebrating with a Smooch the Pooch party, including a photo session and wine and chocolates, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.