By Jayne Boykin, The Duncan Banner, Okla. Jun. 23--June 23, 2008 12:13 pm -- Former Duncan resident Dr.

HEAD TEACHER Steve Parker believes in a creative curriculum that embraces not only academic, music and sporting achievements but mixes in a good bit of fun with toga wearing Roman days and Blitz nights. A short corridor is currently adorned with mock pillars entwined with vine leaves.

By Ese Isiorho, The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. Jun. 5--With teachers holding class underneath staircases and students doing homework in the hallways, there's no doubt Franke Park Elementary School is short on space.

By Annie Bergman Associated Press MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. -- It's easy to go unnoticed in this small north Arkansas town nestled in the Ozark Mountains -- unless you've got out-of-state tags and a mountain bike strapped to your car.

By Vicki Vaughan, San Antonio Express-News Oct. 5--The Golden Age of Refining has been taking on a bit of tarnish. After quarters of spectacular profits, many refiners' earnings are being trimmed, analysts say.