Life

Vocal Point, Brigham Young University's nine-man a cappella ensemble, finished its run Monday night on the third season of the NBC vocal competition "The Sing-Off." The group made it to the final five, concluding with "Every Little Step," by Bobby Brown, and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," by The Temptations."

The ensemble includes sophomore business major Jake Hunsaker, who was born in Ogden and raised in West Weber. The other current members of the 20-year-old collegiate group are Keith Evans, of Orem; Tanner Nilsson and McKay Crockett, both from Sandy; Ben Murphy, of Sydney, Australia; Michael Christensen, of Eagle River, Alaska; Robert Seely, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Ross Welch, of Cody, Wyo.; and Tyler Sterling, of Renton, Wash.

Imagine not knowing your age or birthday. Imagine hiding in a closet as you see your aunt stripped to the waist and savagely whipped until her blood runs freely. Imagine seeing the grandmother who raised you put out to die alone, infirm and afraid.

Imagine teaching yourself to read and write. Imagine dreaming of freedom. Imagine brawling with a man -- a man who intended to beat you -- for more than two hours. Imagine winning that fight and rising to become one of the greatest leaders of the modern civil rights movement.

Imagine the early life of Frederick Douglass.

BURBANK, Calif. -- Remember when Conan O'Brien was merely the funniest redhead on the planet?

Now, through some weird twists of fate you couldn't make up, he's also the creator and producer of a reality series called "Extreme Makeover: Talk Show Edition."

You remember the first makeover, the one known as "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien." That took place at Universal Studios and lasted all of seven months on NBC. The new makeover, known as "Conan," is being put together three miles away, at Stage 15 on the Warner Bros. lot.

You can't miss the new athletic jewelry.

Necklaces in varying styles were worn by players in last night's World Series. Several PGA professionals have bracelets on their wrists. Pro football players are starting to catch onto the idea, wearing them around their necks and wrists.

In the midst of a school year, it's hard to help kids find time for fitness. Come to think of it, it's hard for grown-ups to find the time too.

There's a battle going on in your cells.

If you lose, you could end up with diabetes, heart disease or cancer -- but local experts say you have a powerful ally if you are eating enough fruits and vegetables.