Akron Beacon-Journal

Hiring an architect isn't an everyday occurrence. Uncertainty about what architects do and how much they charge can make the experience daunting. The American Institute of Architects, a professional organization,...

Urban sprawl usually conjures images of farmland-gobbling strip malls, cookie-cutter subdivisions and sterile office parks strung together with miles of SUV-jammed highways. But is suburbia really all that bad? And...

Hiring an architect isn't an everyday occurrence. Uncertainty about what architects do and how much they charge can make the experience daunting. The American Institute of Architects, a professional organization,...

The patio is back. There was a time, back when Mom and Dad were newlyweds, that patios were everywhere. Baby Boomers in the 1950s grew up in suburban, look-alike ranch...

One of the hottest movies of the summer is "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence," about a robotic boy. The film by Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick stars Haley Joel Osment as a...

After four innings Tuesday night, Cleveland pitcher Bartolo Colon had one more hit than the Houston Astros. With one out in the fifth, Houston caught up with Colon, thanks to...

Forget casual Fridays. Employers worried about the image their workers are projecting to prospective clients and business associates should take a look at the sorts of things being sent out...

The third time was charming. The Memorial might be known as Jack Nicklaus' tournament, but it's quickly becoming the annual Tiger Woods show. Woods ran away with the event again...

"If you don't like it, you can always return it," they say. "My feelings won't be hurt." You may have heard this more than once this holiday season from well-meaning...

It's not just about the 2-10-1 record vs. Michigan. Or the dismal 3-8 bowl record after Monday's disturbing 24-7 loss to South Carolina in the Outback Bowl. Or the fact...