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The article looks at changes in gay culture and the social conditions and social lives of gay people in the U.S. between the 1970s and the present, in the context of the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on the issue of same-sex marriage. The author discusses a return visit to Louisville, Kentucky, where he grew up as a closeted gay youth and reflects on how gay life has changed as acceptance of LGBT people has become more mainstream.

The article focuses on the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University shooting by Cho Seung-Hui. The events at Virginia Tech are described as well as Cho's past behavior at the university and the court-ordered psychiatric evaluation of him. Several professors and students commented on their impressions of Cho, ranging from being disturbed to trying to reach out to him. The reaction of students concerning Virginia Tech's accountability concerning warnings about a gunman are mentioned. INSET: Perfectly Legal.

This article focuses on how high school students are best served by researching colleges to find their perfect match, rather than getting caught up in the prestige of an Ivy League name. Research shows that success in the job market is based on a student's success at the college of their choice, not on the brand of their education. The article suggests that parents should adopt a more open approach to the college search, understanding how much has changed since they were students. INSET: Free Tuition for Smart Kids.

The article considers how close to U.S. President George W. Bush's administration Congressional Republican nominees want to be seen in the 2006 mid-term election year. A complicated health care plan, a poor response to Hurricane Katrina in August, 2005, ethics scandals and the war in Iraq are all potential political liabilities for Republicans. Several close state senatorial races are highlighted. INSETS: RICK SANTORUM VS. BOB CASEY;HEATHER WILSON VS. PATRICIA MADRID;WILL BUSH BRING DOWN THE HOUSE?;CLAY SHAW VS. RON KLEIN

The article focuses challenges faced by older journalists of the U.S. news media industry in adapting to the industry. It states that mid- and late-career journalists working in American newsrooms, the anxiety comes in many forms, such as the replacement of older journalists with younger ones, and mentions challenges like embracing the digital priorities of their bosses, and the digital expectations of their readers. It notes intergenerational tensions can increase amid digital technology.

Nineteen-year-old Eagle Scout Gary Hirte admitted he murdered Glenn Kopitske, a 37-year-old gay Wisconsin man. But Hirte's attorney told a jury in February that his client should not be held [...]

The article presents information on 55-year-old psychiatrist Robert Stewart and his wife Shari DeGraff Stewart, an Anchorage psychotherapist, giving birth to two sons by in vitro fertilization. The couples tried to have a baby but couldn't. Doctors told Shari DeGraff that she was infertile. They even produced a DVD called "Infertility: Holding & Healing Yourself & Your Marriage" to motivate similar anguished couples.

This article raises the issue of the appropriate action for a university to take regarding students with mental health problems. University administrators must weigh the decision of removing the student for the sake of other students' safety, and violating the privacy of the student in question. The urgency of this conflict comes about in light of the massacre at Virginia Tech.

Focuses on the growing demand for patio homes and garden homes in Louisville, Kentucky. Glenmary and Springhurst patio homes by HFH Inc.; Price range; Benefits provided by patio homes; Direct ownership privilege; Description of a patio home; Garden homes by Countryside Builders; Price range; Difference between the two types of homes.

The article presents information on the American Bar Association (ABA) and the U.S. Department of Treasury's approval of voluntary compliance on money laundering. From legal organizations to government to financial industry, everyone supports efforts to prevent money laundering by criminals or terrorists. The voluntary approach in its policy action was endorsed by the ABA House of Delegates in August 2010 which embraced suggestions made by the Task Force on Gatekeeper Regulation.

Reports on the state print shops' ability to meet the needs of the government. Division of Printing, Finance and Administrative Cabinet; Printshop at the Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women in Pewee Valley; Print shop for the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Legislative Research Commission.

Discusses the effect of the luxury tax on boat retailers and jewelers in Louisville, Kentucky. Congress' repeal of the tax; Impact on the sales of pricier boats; Boat buyers' aversion to the tax; Effect of the tax repeal on the big-boat industry; Expectations of higher sales; Jewelry customers' strong psychological reaction to the tax; Problems on selling items over $10,000.

Offers advice for purchasing document shredders for businesses. Features of document shredders; Benefits of shredders; Considering the type of paper they plan to shred; Costs of major document shredders.

Looks at the authors efforts to find the impact, if any, that the Million Man March, in October, 1995 in the United States, had on the black community of Louisville, Kentucky. What the author did; Comments; Reaction to the march.