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Features for Friday, July 14, 2006

Fishing Report

Saturday is one of the annual “Free Fishing Days.” Sept. 23 is the other one. No license required on either day. Gather up the kids and just go do it. Here are some places where you can find some action:

Film capsules

"The Groomsmen" -- If you've seen previous Edward Burns comic dramas about troubled romance and strained friendships, you've pretty much seen this one. As in the writer-director-actor's earlier films such as "The Brothers McMullen" and "She's the One," this wedding-and-reunion tale features boys in grown men's bodies whining about love, home life and everything else the world throws at them. Burns plays a man about to wed his pregnant fiancee (Brittany Murphy) and spending one last week whooping it up and settling old scores with the relations and buddies in his wedding party (Donal Logue, John Leguizamo, Matthew Lillard and Jay Mohr). Through it all, there are genuine nuggets of wisdom, insight, clever comedy and warmhearted pathos. But as in life, you have to suffer through a lot of bluster and blather in the movie to get to the good stuff. R for pervasive language and brief nudity. 98 min. Two stars out of four.

Rep. Thompson invites Al Gore to bring his traveling environmental slide show to the district

"Have you seen it?" "What do you think?"

CalShakes unveils a comic Restoration romp

Can a man of lusty appetites be faithful to one wife?

Ennio brings family fun to Berkeley Rep

Ennio, the amazing "international origami hit" and "one-man cartoon factory" who has been a hit with audiences in both his visits to the Napa Valley, will return to the Bay Area this month for a limited run of 14 shows at the Berkeley Repertory Theater.

Uma won't criticize ex-husband

NEW YORK (AP) -- Like many women, Uma Thurman often feels torn between her family and career.

LA opera 'Grendel' makes NY premiere at Lincoln Center Festival

NEW YORK (AP) -- Evil is so good.

Johnny Cash's posthumous album hits No. 1

NEW YORK (AP) -- He died nearly three years ago but Johnny Cash is back at the top of the charts -- for the first time in 37 years.

'Young and Restless' vet Braeden's character gets a jolt

LOS ANGELES-- Blackouts, hallucinations, giving his archrival a job, turning his company over to his children, spending time with his wife, doting on his grandchildren -- hardly the behavior of Genoa City's most ruthless businessman.

Daughtry: Fourth place on Idol not so bad

RALEIGH, N.C. -- While still surprised by his early exit from "American Idol," Chris Daughtry said Thursday his fourth-place finish might be better than winning the show's grand prize.

Michael Jackson sued by ex-wife Debbie Rowe

LOS ANGELES -- Debbie Rowe, the former Mrs. Michael Jackson, has sued the pop singer, claiming he has failed to pay her what he promised when the two divorced in 1999.

NYC reggae concert canceled after gay protests

NEW YORK (AP) -- Citing concerns about potential violence, an organizer on Wednesday canceled a reggae concert meant to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS after protesters complained two of the scheduled performers were anti-gay.

Campaign seeks a dialogue between gays and Christian conservatives

INDIANAPOLIS -- "Would Jesus discriminate?"

Vacation Bible School unites generations

At most vacation Bible schools, children in elementary and middle school are grouped according to age or grade to sing songs, play games and make crafts. However, at the Methodist church in downtown Napa, this summer's Vacation Bible School brings together people of all ages and diverse generations.

Worship Briefs

Unity Church presents 'Self Honesty'

Homeowners seek to create lavish backyard living

Homeowners are not just rushing to create outdoor spaces; they're in a full sprint to add every kind of creature comfort imaginable.

Facelift for your home translates to better resale value

y JAMES and MORRIS CAREY, For AP Weekly Features

It's a berry nice time of year

Today, I wish to entice you with berries, all sorts of berries.

Speaking Botanican

"Impress your friends, family and co-workers. Yes, in just a few short weeks, you too can become fluent in Botanicaleese. Communicate easily with landscape architects, upscale garden designers and the dude down at the garden center. Join millions of people worldwide who have become happier, healthier and more attractive to the opposite sex after learning to speak botanical Latin."

Locals learn the art of arranging Hawaiian flowers -- and more

Eric Chandler's Hawaiian name is Kamakai'ai, which means the eyes that seek beauty, and when 11 women came to his "Island Arrangements" class at Copia, they got much more than directions for making tropical floral arrangements: They got a glimpse of Chandler's philosophy on life, flowers and the search for beauty in every day life.

The pesky olive fly

Driving along Highway 45 two Saturdays ago, I saw something that sparked an "Aha!" moment. It led me to new information about the prevention of olive fly infestation, which is quite timely just now. If you grow olives for canning or oil in Napa, you must beware of the olive fly. It is found throughout the county, and almost certain to spoil your crop if you don't take aggressive steps.

Firewise tips: barbecue safety

What activity is more synonymous with summertime than the backyard barbecue? Americans have a love affair with outdoor cooking. With this in mind, we would like to offer a few professional tips on how to have a safe and sane barbecue season:

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