DENVER - It happens every winter, right around Thanksgiving. Randy Smith's quiet time is filled with thoughts about his childhood. "It's why I'm here, and it's why I'm able to talk to you," said Smith. Full Article at 9NEWS.com

Dave Dombrowski was hired by the Tigers in November 2001, charged with turning around a forgotten franchise -- first as club president, then as general manager after he canned Randy Smith six games into 2002. Full Article at Detroit News Online

Beyond wishes for health and peace this holiday season, wish-fulfillment on a smaller but no less joyous scale can be within your grasp. You can never underestimate the power of the surprises that come in small packages. Full Article at The Monroe News Star

LOCKPORT — It was a record year for the Lockport football Lions, who finished 5-4 overall this season, advancing as far as the Class AA semifinal. Full Article at Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

At this year's Montreal International Game Summit the idea of whether games should only be seen as fun was challenged in more than one session. Full Article at Edge Magazine

Tiger Style co-founders Randy Smith and David Kalina talk to Gamasutra on their successful iPhone title Spider, the state of the fast-moving App Store, what it means to be be transitioning from a big studio developer into a world of high-pressure,... Full Article at GamePad

Redding planning commissioners Tuesday endorsed limiting outdoor and indoor medical marijuana cultivation despite some sharp disagreements about how severe the restrictions should be. Full Article at Redding.com

DeKALB – It’s not just a duty, but an honor. That’s the way members of the DeKalb Honor Guard feel about the duties they perform during funerals of local veterans. Full Article at Daily Chronicle

Why on earth would you want Trammell replaced with Fields??? SO we can continue with the rend of managers with no Major League managorial experience, hence no system to put in place???? That is absurd! You are welcome to your opinion but come on man! Full Article at Sports Blogs

NEW ORLEANS – The jury is expected to get the case soon in the civil case over the city’s crime cameras as attorneys continued closing remarks. Attorneys are expected to finish their remarks Tuesday afternoon. Full Article at WWLTV

The Good: Smith's solo album is definitely a showcase of his vocals -- after all, it's his name on the CD. The album opens up with "Learning 2 Live," an upbeat rock tune with the Mint Hill resident's Steve-Perry like vocals at the front. Full Article at Charlotte Creative Loafing

I'm tired, and I left my notes in the truck. But Eric Steppe vs Adam Dull and one other fight were washed out. One fight was scratched due to illness. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Doesn't Jed Hoyer sound like a gunslinger type of name? Moorad says it isn't, but it sure sounds like it is to me. More Thoughts: To be perfectly honest, the Padres GMs that have ever made an impact in my head have been Jack McKeon and Kevin Towers. Full Article at Gaslamp Ball

Stella Capps, 88, of Chattanooga, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in an area hospital. She was the daughter of the late Wess and Angeline Swanner of Hendon, Tenn. She was an employee of Town and Country Restaurant of over 30 years. Full Article at Chattanooga Times Free Press

Two full access passes to the Montreal International Game Summit in November up for grabs from Edge. Full Article at Edge Magazine

Paul Miles is a sports photographer who has shot ringside for Respect is Earned, Kings Promotions and Celebrity Boxing. This, obviously, qualifies him to have an opinion. Aside from editing MAMMA, he also maintains a portfolio site. Full Article at Sports Blogs

If you don’t know the editors of this magazine, I can tell you that they are a cabal of frightening tyrants*. Do they care that I have visions of Caribbean beaches gleaming behind my eyes? Full Article at Edge Magazine

BLUE RIVER — Stacy Lowry and his buddies aren’t old enough to drink, a fact made crystal clear by their parents. “ ‘None of it, until you’re 21,’ ” said Lowry, 17. Full Article at The Register Guard

Faced with the prospect of harsh discipline from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, well-known plaintiffs lawyer Walter Lack attempted the following play on Thursday: Convince three judges that his misconduct wasn't intentional, even though he... Full Article at Law.com