http://marconews.com/news/features/marconews.com Stories: Featuresen-usfeatureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/13/finding-voice-foreign-language/Ryszarda Lida Pelc found in this country her gusto for writing poetry. She was a high school teacher in Poland before coming to the United States for the first time in 1985. Pelc’s husband Karol had been invited by the Michigan Technological University as a guest professor. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:01:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/13/finding-voice-foreign-language/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/14/pet-talk-summer-time-fun-and-risky-your-pet/Emergencies can happen to pets just as people, and sometimes it’s necessary to get Fido or Fluffy to the ER, stat. With summer around the corner, there are many dangers that pet owners need to be aware of in order to prevent harm. One example: poison. Wed, 14 May 2008 15:37:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/14/pet-talk-summer-time-fun-and-risky-your-pet/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/its-law-health-club-liability-may-be-limited/Q: I heard about someone who had a heart attack on the treadmill at my gym. Supposedly, the person died. Does the gym have liability for his death? Mon, 12 May 2008 02:22:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/its-law-health-club-liability-may-be-limited/business/itsthelawhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/naples-couple-goes-auschwitz/The term genocide did not exist before 1944, when a Polish-Jewish lawyer named Raphael Lemkin sought to describe the Nazi policies of systematic murder, including the destruction of European Jews. He formed the word genocide by combining geno from the Greek word for race or tribe, with cide, from the Latin word for killing. Sun, 11 May 2008 04:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/naples-couple-goes-auschwitz/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/century-prom-memories/Call it what you want — spring formal, graduation ball or just the Big Dance — there’s nothing quite like prom season to put stars in the eyes of teens and bring out the shutterbug in parents’ souls. Sun, 11 May 2008 04:01:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/century-prom-memories/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/bookworm-big-daddy-sized-stretch-belief/Ah, dear old Dad… He taught you all about fishing and football. He introduced you to your first engine, and he showed you how to fix it. He was Master of the Grill and he passed the legacy to you. He took you to his favorite hang-out and introduced you to his friends. Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/bookworm-big-daddy-sized-stretch-belief/etc/bookwormhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/clerk-what-tenant-eviction-process/If a tenant (renter) does not live up to the responsibilities outlined in their lease or in Florida law, the landlord has the right to evict the tenant. Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes defines and outlines landlord and tenant laws, rights, and obligations. Sun, 11 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/11/clerk-what-tenant-eviction-process/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/farmer-file-spend-your-federal-rebate-restaurants/If you’re a patriot with a federal cash rebate in hand, why not spend some of it at your favorite restaurants? You would be helping the dining industry through a rough patch. I’m joking, but restaurants here in Naples, Marco and nationwide are in challenging times. Fri, 09 May 2008 01:44:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/farmer-file-spend-your-federal-rebate-restaurants//http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/iguanas-gone-wild-exotic-pets-becoming-marco-pests/Once cute and caged exotic pets, iguanas are increasingly becoming a concern for some Marco Island residents. Steven Roberts, who lives near an inland waterway in central Marco, reported seeing a four-foot-long green iguana on his dock. “I had never seen an iguana on Marco Island before, even though I had heard they were here. I was most concerned that it might attack our dogs which we occasionally let roam in our backyard, or that it might attack me or my wife,” Roberts said. Thu, 08 May 2008 16:43:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/iguanas-gone-wild-exotic-pets-becoming-marco-pests/localhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/pet-talk-hairy-situation/When it comes to cats, the experts agree: Leave those whiskers on Whiskers alone. That’s the advice of animal experts when it comes to vibrissae, the technical name for whiskers. They serve a purpose and it’s not a good idea to cut or trim them, as many pet owners feel they should do. Thu, 08 May 2008 16:13:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/pet-talk-hairy-situation/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/cuisine-pickles-relish-jamlady-scores-another-hit/Many of you will remember Bev Alfeld from her first volume, “The Jamlady Cookbook,” in 2005. This month Pelican Publishing is releasing her second one, “Pickles to Relish,” chock-full of good recipes and her usual tips, tricks, charts and other helpful information. Bev often visits her mother in Chokoloskee during season, and has included many recipes which will delight Florida cooks. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:03:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/06/cuisine-pickles-relish-jamlady-scores-another-hit/features/cuisinehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/05/its-law-spouse-house-may-have-pay-rent-during-divo/Q: I am getting divorced. My wife is currently living in our house and I am renting an apartment. It does not seem fair that she gets to live rent free. Shouldn’t she have to pay me rent, at least for my half of the house? Tue, 06 May 2008 02:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/05/its-law-spouse-house-may-have-pay-rent-during-divo/business/itsthelawhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/05/invitation-join-volunteer-force-physicians-regiona/National volunteer week celebrated yearly reminds everyone how important volunteers are in every city and community. Tue, 06 May 2008 01:58:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/05/invitation-join-volunteer-force-physicians-regiona/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/05/mind-matters-how-can-therapy-help/What happens in therapy? What should you expect? Why do we believe therapy helps? Individuals usually seek help from a therapist when overwhelmed by life’s problems. Life tends to be very difficult; sometimes we are stressed beyond our capacity to easily cope. Tue, 06 May 2008 01:54:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/05/mind-matters-how-can-therapy-help/features/mind_mattershttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/big-three-may-4-2008/Meet Rosemary Mazzola, at the Meet the Artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 7 at Blue Mangrove Gallery, Marco Town Center Mall. Refreshments will be served, as well as delectable local Florida gourmet sauce samplings. Sun, 04 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/big-three-may-4-2008/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/bookworm-understanding-struggles-between-mothers-d/Practically since the beginning of time — or at least in the last couple hundred years — mothers who give birth to daughters have looked at those scrunchy newborn faces and into the future, with thoughts of playing dolls, making cookies, sharing secrets, and wearing mother-daughter dresses. Sun, 04 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/bookworm-understanding-struggles-between-mothers-d/etc/bookwormhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/down-yonder-swim-sewer/“Biodegradable,” read the product label. “Concentrated Marine Degreaser.” “Well, hey, that’s pretty good,” the skipper said. “I’m always worried about putting harmful chemicals into the water. You can’t be too careful.” Sun, 04 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/down-yonder-swim-sewer/etc/downyonderhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/southwest-somewhere-aviation-adventures-new-fronti/Once upon a time in China, a young general and a small army were faced with overwhelming odds. The battle that was to take place the following day was inevitable and the young general was willing to try anything to help his men and improve his chances. From a nearby village, an old alchemist appeared and privately promised the general victory if a secret scheme and new idea could be employed. Sun, 04 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/southwest-somewhere-aviation-adventures-new-fronti/etc/southwestsomewherehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/clerk-making-small-claims-work-you/Small Claims Court, known as a people’s court, settles legal disputes about money owed or the return of property totaling $5,000 or less. This is often called suing someone. Cases are sometimes heard by a judge, but there is normally no jury. Sun, 04 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/04/clerk-making-small-claims-work-you/featureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/30/tasty-so-tasty/You can’t eat just one, which is exactly how the organizers of the annual Taste of Collier like it. All proceeds of the event, which has drawn as many as 10,000 people and this year features fare from 30 restaurants, go to local charities. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:54:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/30/tasty-so-tasty/features