High Heels

Before Sept. 11, Ellicott City paralegal Betty Miller didn't put deep thought into the way she shopped and what she wore. But these days, Miller often browses racks of clothes, consciously reminding herself that somber times call for simple, understated looks. And when dressing in the morning, Miller has made sure to weed out footwear that once was a staple of her daily work wardrobe -- high-heeled shoes. "You have to be able to move quickly," Miller, 57, explained matter-of-factly. "We've had a lot of fire drills since Sept.

Sarasota, Fla.--A few days after she was born, Kimberly Mays was switched with another baby in the hospital nursery. Two sets of parents went home with the wrong infant.One of the many unfortunate results of that 14-year-old incident is that everyone involved has received multimillion-dollar settlements from the hospital.They therefore can afford to keep suing each other till the cows come home.''This case has been in court for five long years!'' cried one of Kimberly's three attorneys Monday.

The woman, barely in her 20s and estranged from her family, worked two jobs as she tried to launch a singing career. When she started chatting online with the head of "424 Records," she thought she had finally gotten her break. The purported record label had music videos on Facebook and YouTube. The promoters appeared to have the cliched trappings of hip-hop — the cars, the gold chains, the girls, the lingo, the cash. But the group's motto breathed tranquillity: "One Team, One Family.

Days until opening ceremonies: 34.Update: Despite having his invitation to run the 400 meters at the July 12 London grand prix meet revoked, world champion Michael Johnson said he expects to compete in the event. British athletics spokesman Tony Ward said Johnson had been denied permission to run the 400 meters because it would be "demoralizing" to British runners.Torch: The world's most famous torchbearer will be honored Tuesday when the Olympic flame stops at the Statue of Liberty on its ferry trip across the Hudson River.

Princess Diana was the hostess.Yes, the princess would see me - at 11 a.m. sharp, the fax specified. She was at home - at Kensington Palace - relaxed, independent. It was probably the only place where she didn't risk being targeted by camera zooms.She was wearing a short, sleeveless dress, matching her eyes, unless they were reflecting its color. She wore a necklace of large pearls, high heels and a quiet assurance demonstrated by her smile and her friendly way of proffering her hand. Above all, she seemed free, and her simplicity was a nice surprise coming from someone whom protocol dictates should be addressed as "Ma'am."

The ground beneath quietly crumbled and sank,the soil rotted from too many high heels,cigarette butts jammed down the cracks.The Pride quickly veered left to avoidany collision while paddle-boaters sped uptheir legs and peddled back to the pier.Reptiles broke from glass cages,slithered smoothly to the bottom,their last chance for freedom.Families watching an IMAX presentation awedas the thick waves of the Atlantictrickled in from the walls.Harborplace waitresses tried to balanceice cream sundaes while watersplashed around their ankles.

A woman wearing only high heels and a bikini bathing suit was arrested Wednesday morning after she tried to flag down cars at the corner of 14th Street and Ritchie Highway, county police said.Officer Samuel Sweet reported that he told the woman, who was waving at men about 9:45 a.m., to stop.Officer Sweet left the area, then returned and saw the woman still was flagging down cars, police said. He arrested the woman, who said her name was Kacy Hamlin, according to police.Police said they later learned her name was Ednamae Anne Patterson.

Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings ESSENTIALS: With a 50-something leading lady and a soul and R&B backdrop straight out of the '60s, it's hard to believe that Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings are a relatively new band. The Dap-Kings' sound may be familiar - they played on Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black. But Jones brings out their best. WHAT TO EXPECT: A James Brown in high-heels, Jones unleashes some electric dance moves on stage. Her live presence has been compared to Tina Turner and even Aretha Franklin, and rightfully so. She often calls fans up to dance and sing backup.

I'm going on a singles cruise, and I want to look sensational. My problem is that while I have great legs, I also have knock-knees. Minis are out, and long skirts hide my best asset. What should I choose as a basic bottom?One of the new looks in pants for spring is the clam-digger or pedal-pusher. It's slim and cropped just a few inches below the knee. It was designed in the '50s to show off shapely calves.The proportion is great as it will go with short or long tops. It also can be worn with flat or high heels.

Philip Franchina has been watched more than 11 million times on YouTube, but even he was surprised when someone recognized him and offered him a free Frappuccino the other day. "It's really awkward," said the 21-year-old online comedian who goes by the online "stage name" Philip DeFranco or sXePhil. "I'm a ridiculously shy person. It's really been a transformation, Now when I think about a minimum of 30,000 people judging you ... it's kind of messed up." A year ago, he was a college biology student in North Carolina who decided to respond to a video someone had posted on YouTube about their family.