Candice Glover is the winner of American Idol's 12th season, becoming the first woman in six years to win on Fox's hit series.

(BPT) - Every day, about 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. Not everyone will sign up, but it’s important to understand the importance of early choices when enrolling in Medicare for the first time.

For the first time in more than 40 years, graduating University of Arizona Wildcats will gather at Arizona Stadium to celebrate their transition from hardworking students to proud alumni.

(BPT) - Over the past year, Paula Deen and her sons, Bobby and Jamie, have partnered with Novo Nordisk on Diabetes in a New Light(R), a national initiative to help adults find simple ways to manage everyday challenges associated with type 2 diabetes. Through Diabetes in a New Light(R), they have developed delicious diabetes-friendly recipes and visited cities across the country to meet with those with type 2 diabetes. Below, Paula offers an inside look into the changes she’s been making and how her dedication to diabetes management has yielded big results.

(BPT) - When Paula Van Riper felt a slight but annoying ache in her thigh 13 years ago, she was prompted to visit her doctor. No one expected to find a large mass of abnormal plasma cells in her femur, caused by multiple myeloma – a rare form of blood cancer that can lead to the formation of tumors in the bone marrow. Affecting more than 71,000 Americans, multiple myeloma ranks as the second most prevalent blood cancer after non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.¹ According to the American Cancer Society, 21,700 additional cases were diagnosed in the U.S. last year.²

Seminar attendees will learn the basics of using Facebook to stay more closely connected with the people you care about. The information will be presented clearly, with visual guides, and questions are encouraged during the presentation. There is no cost for attending the seminar, and attendees are encouraged to bring friends. All participants must RSVP to Splendido to reserve their seats. RSVP by calling 878-2612. 

If you’re not using Facebook yet to stay in touch with your family and friends, chances are good you will be soon. In fact, research has shown that older adults comprise the fastest-growing category of new users on social networking sites such as Facebook.  The AARP Facebook page alone has more than 20,000 followers.  If you would like to learn more about Facebook, how it works and what it offers, make plans to attend an upcoming free Facebook Social Connections seminar hosted at Splendido on Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. 

The Rialto is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the historic 1,300-capacity theatre that brings over 150 live events to Tucson every year. 

MOVIES

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Drama Desk Award, and the New York Drama Critics Award for best play, "How I Learned to Drive" is an ironic, lyrical tale of survival, as L'il Bit takes driving lessons from her Uncle Peck. While learning the rules of the road, Lil' Bit is drawn into something

(BPT) - - With vacations, barbecue parties and picnics, summer may be a challenging time for people with diabetes to stick with their regular diabetes management routine. American cooking star Paula Deen knows the temptations of delicious summer fare, like potato salads and barbecued meats, which tend to be high in fats and carbohydrates and can be a challenge for people with diabetes. But Paula, who has type 2 diabetes, has found a way to still enjoy her favorite summer recipes and stick with her daily diabetes management routine.

Everyone knows that seeing something in person has a huge advantage over reading about it in a book. And, for our younger generation, it is 10 times more effective, especially when it comes to teaching them about history. Last week, a group of residents from Oro Valley gathered to start creating the Tucson chapter of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. This organization is dedicated to taking our youth to Pennsylvania to promote ideals of a free society, recognize outstanding civic achievement, cultivate excellence in education and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.

Is it a war against women, or a true effort to protect religious freedom when it comes to health insurance covering contraception? The debate rages on as the Arizona Senate voted to approve House Bill 2625 last week.

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If, at the beginning of the year, one were to take a look at my list of the most anticipated film releases of 2011, they would find films such as Thor, Captain America, Rango, and Super 8. Now, 11 months later, almost all of the films on my list have been released and the most recent of these to have opened was Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. 

Thursday, Nov. 3

Earlier this month, the world recognized the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by honoring the brave first responders.

Club de Lectores, a new readers’ group that reads books authored in Spanish by writers from Latin America and Spain and discusses them in Spanish, will host its next meeting on Sunday, Oct. 2. The October book selection is “Paula” by Isabel Allende.

The St. Andrew’s Bach Society will present pianist Paula Fan with the woodwind quintet Paloma Winds in concert this Sunday, July 24, starting at 3 p.m.