Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton dies (Detroit News)
Ron Asheton, whose hypnotizing, droning guitar sound helped make classics out of Iggy and the Stooges songs like "I Wanna Be Your Dog" and "1969," was found dead early Tuesday morning at his Ann Arbor home, according to police. No cause of death has been released, although initial reports suggest that it was a heart attack. Asheton, a founding member of the iconic '60s band, was 60.

Guanzon's life passion is being on air (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
When Paul Guanzon was a kid growing up in the heights in Wahiawa, his parents bought him a crystal radio set, setting him on a path to a career in radio and television that has lasted nearly 40 years.

From the Editor: Maybe 2008 wasn't quite as bad as it seemed to be (Forest City Summit)
Story created Dec 31, 2008 - 15:33:07 CST. I have column block to the nth degree today.

Family-friendly calendar (Asheville Citizen-Times)
COCOA – Caring for children with allergies, a free group for parents of food-allergic children, 6:45 p.m., Earth Fare South, 1856 Hendersonville Road, Asheville.

Free Login/Register (Ridgefield Press)
Seeing four preteen, pint-size musicians playing “Rock You Like a Hurricane� at the local mall is attention-grabbing to say the least. Once the novelty wears off, the local band, Tailpipe, wows a crowd with musical chops and star quality.

I hope you all take the time to read this story and send your feedback directly to the author at skaos@hotmail.co.uk . (Lords of Pain)
VIII A Trip Down Memory Lane... Hello All It is the final week of 2008 so I have decided to bring you a treat. Some of you will know what this column is; some of you will not have a clue.

Will classical music make your kid smarter? (Orange County Register)
'Mozart Effect' claims aside, music can enrich a child's life.

Around the Towns (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
Archbald Members of Ambrose Revels American Legion Post 328 presented gifts to veterans of the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center in Scranton, said post member James Murphy.

Family-friendly calender (Asheville Citizen-Times)
PARENT WELLNESS WORKSHOP: Runs 2-5 p.m. at Spark Creative Wellness in downtown Asheville. Visit sparkcreativewellness.com and call Jessica Chilton at 301-5172 for information and reservations.

Hercules student thrives at online 'school" (Contra Costa Times)
Web-based programs gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional education model